The food was great, and overall the service had the potential to be as well. I'm writing this review specifically because of the waiter we had, he was also covering the bar, and he was working incredibly hard. I honestly felt bad for him. He was doing everything he could to take care of us while also managing a full bar, which had to be at least 15 people deep at times. That's not fair to him, and it ultimately impacts the guests as well. To be clear, this is not a complaint about him, quite the opposite. He was outstanding. At one point, I literally saw him running to keep up with everything. He remained kind, attentive, and positive the entire time, despite being clearly overworked. Unfortunately, I also noticed several other staff members standing around near the prep area chatting instead of helping, which made the situation even more frustrating to watch. We experienced delays with our food, and it was noticeable that other tables were being served ahead of us simply because our waiter was tied up making drinks at the bar. Even something as simple as running out our appetizer wasn't supported by the team--he had to step away and do it himself. That's a breakdown in teamwork, not a reflection of his effort. The food itself was good, but the staffing and support structure need attention. Asking one person to handle both the bar and multiple tables, especially when they're spread out, is setting them up to struggle. If we are seated in a situation like that again, we would likely choose to leave. That said, I truly want to emphasize how hard this individual worked. He did everything right, and it showed. Management should take note, he's the kind of employee you want representing your business. read more

Visiting from Denver, having a Brio here in CBUS brings me joy, as ours closed years ago! Their bruschetta is so amazing and a fantastic happy hour! Wendy had great service and their patio space is so serene. The chef needs some support with portions, especially with the Tomato Caprese read more

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Every time I eat here, I leave feeling satisfied, not only with the food but service and ambience is quite relaxing. Just wish there was a little more IPA selections at hand. read more

Brio Italian Grille - Grilled Chicken Marsala "Under the Brick" - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Food: For the appetizer I ordered the calamari. That needs a little work. I asked for extra crispy and it could have been crispier. It lacked flavor but wasn't the worst I've had. My pasta was chef's kiss! I loved it. The sausage was very good and the sauce was amazing. I subbed for spaghetti instead of rigatoni. The salmon was well cooked but just needed more seasoning. The salt helped a lot. My friend got the chicken Marsala and he enjoyed it. Service: the waitress was pretty nice and attentive. Overall a good experience and I will be back. read more

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8/31/25 Ate List: Pasta Alla Vodka - 8.2 Still part of a road trip to Columbus. Got dinner before hitting the road. Service was EXTRENELY attentive. Food was perfectly portioned. Filling but not overwhelming. The pasta and sauce were prepared wonderfully - more than satisfied my cravings. Would definitely come back! read more

Brio Italian Grille - Pasta Alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My wife and I wanted to enjoy Sunday brunch at Easton so we stopped into Brio's. She had the margarita flatbread and I ordered the chicken limone. We shared the calamari. The flatbread was ok though a little more cheese dollops would have been appreciated. The chicken limone was the best I've had in a long time. Thin pieces of chicken and the crust was so nice. Limone sauce was delightful. Calamari was perfect with the marinara dip. We finished with crème brûlée. Our server was outstanding with his service. There weren't many tables occupied so the atmosphere was casual and not crowded loud. The only complaint I have was I notice on my bill after we left that my chicken limone was charged as $29.99 when the weekend brunch menu priced it at $19.99. Now it made me question the pricing for the flatbread and the calamari. read more

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Service: The wait staff are all friendly and talkative. The service is a little slow, but attentive once the food arrives and water was never a large issue. Atmosphere/Ambiance: The inside is large, open, and a pleasing to the eyes. The open kitchen concept is a nice touch and the way the restaurant is styled to suite an Italian feel is elegant and refreshing from the norm. A nice lunch spot. Food: Calamari was chewy and flavorless. This used to be some of the best calamari around, but it's fallen far from its pedestal. Fortunately, the lemon aioli is still a very pleasant sauce. The chicken Marsala is a definite skip. Flavorless and bland, but juicy. The wine sauce has a nice initial taste, but with no flavor on the back end. As quickly as the flavor sets it is gone. A not very enjoyable dish other than the mash potatoes that came along with it and those weren't anything remarkable. Don't waste the calories here. The Lasagna was a very enjoyable dish. A large and proud portion with a really good white and red sauce flavored well. The noodles soft and perfectly paired with the tasty bolognese. A definite recommendation for an entree. The pepperoni, sausage, and ricotta flat bread was incredible. Crispy thin light crust with the same delicious red sauce as the lasagna paired with very well flavored Italians sausage and pepperoni. The ricotta warm and fresh had an amazing flavor and every bite of this was phenomenal. Fantastic dish. The caramel cheesecake was light and airy. A very nice dessert to end off the meal. read more

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Awesome deals and delicious bites and drinks at happy hour! Had great service at the bar. Check them out! read more

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I came here with my roommate the other day for Veterans Day. They gave him a free pasta dish for being in the military which is a lovely thing they do for the men and women who serve. He had the lobster and shrimp fettuccine which he liked and I had the chicken Milanese which was just ok. The place was pretty empty and the employees were all visionary lounging around having loud conversation about random stuff but there was no one there so I can't blame them I just wish it was a little farther out of ear shot of the customers. Typically this would be a 3 star experience for me because the food wasn't amazing and the employees were a tad unprofessional, but again they gave my roommate a free meal for Veterans Day so they get an extra star. read more

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Our server Carl was amazing ! He was super friendly and the appetizer I had was good it was the bread with the stuff on top. I then ordered spaghetti and meatballs. Very good. Highly recommend ! Would come again read more

Hadn't been to a brio in several years and was pleasantly surprised with the steak and vegetables and happy hour specials. The bartender at this location was too much with his "phunny" jokes. It was so annoying. Great food and would go back read more

I am a regular at this rest and it's one of my favorites. I know the menu very well. Yesterday I decided to order something different in order to grilled salmon Fresca. I did not pay attention to the price because I expected it to be in the low to mid $20s. I was stunned when the check said it was $33, which is outrageous for a lunch, especially with the size of the portion. read more

My wife and I dined outside yesterday at Brio at Easton Town Center. The food was delicious and the setting was beautiful; it was a picture-perfect day. The reason our lunch was superlative, though, was the great service of our server, Ed! He has worked there for years and is a prominent reason we will return soon. I highly recommend Brio at Easton Town Center and Ed!! read more

It was fine. The bread took forever to arrive and when it did it wasn't warmed or fresh, which the server mentioned it would be. The deserts seemed like they were store bought and the crème brûlée and cheesecake didn't have the density they should in the texture. The entrees were pretty good but I would've thought they would come with a salad to start. The server was polite but not attentive. read more

We love this place service and food is always great! also the server was so kind! we were having a good time at Brio my husband loved is pork chops! we all loved our food! I will recommend this place you won't be disappointed :) read more

Brio Italian Grille - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The ambiance is good. The restaurant is visual appealing. The staff is mostly pleasant. The food is okay. I'd say a little less exceptional for the price you pay. Definitely not Bravos. read more

For Mothers Day we went to Brio at 10am this morning. The crowds had not arrived yet. Our server did not check in on--water and coffees refilled once only after asking him. 3 of us ordered entree salads, the other 3 from the brunch menu. The salads came out--but the brunch items did not for another 30 minutes. The waffles, steak, eggs, potatoes and asparagus were all room temperature. The steak was pathetic--two over-cooked 2" squares. Server never checked in to see how the brunch dishes were. Chicken Caesar salad was dry. I have gone to this Brio before and had great experiences. This morning was awful. read more

Came to celebrate my birthday so I started off with a nice sized cup of Lobster Bisque and enjoyed the complimentary bread and butter. For my dinner plate I ordered the lamb chops with mashed potatoes and asparagus. All of it was very good and the lamb chops were cooked to perfection. My husband the pasta ala vodka, which he thought was good. Our server Edmond stayed on point with everything. Very romantic atmosphere with low lighting and plenty of seating including outdoor seating as well. Tried the blueberry lemonade and it was delicious, best I ever had. The cool thing was because today is my birthday, my server blessed me with a slice of Carmel cheesecake. Thanks again Edmond!! Yes! I'll definitely be back!! read more

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We had an exceptional time at Brio this afternoon. Between the quality of the food, our fantastic waiter, Jared, and the pleasant ambiance, we walked away smiling. Today was our anniversary, so we decided to splurge. We were eating a late lunch and both ravished. As soon as we were seated, Jared came to take our drink order, which we added an appetizer of a Flatbread. I ordered the Mango tea and it was the perfect mix of sweet and unsweetened. Our Flatbread arrived shortly with bread and butter. The butter was cold and bread warm. Shortly after inhaling that portion, our entrees came. I ordered the gorgonzola pasta dish. It was very good. I only recommend it if you like Bleu cheese. My husband ordered the beef tips. I tasted those. They were perfectly cooked, and the mashed potatoes were so creamy. We had nothing negative to say about the food. Dessert was the best part. Jared recommended this caramel cheesecake that is pictured. If it's the only thing you order there, don't skip this. It is divine!!! All in all, it was such a nice experience! read more

Brio Italian Grille - Caramel Cheesecake - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Had a mix up with our reservation via Open Table but Anna (of Brio on Polaris) worked a Christmas miracle and all 9 of us had a wonderful Christmas dinner with our amazing server Jamie! Food was wonderful too! read more

We stopped in for a happy hour after a matinee. They actually have a very good happy hour! The flatbread, pepperoni and sausage pizza was excellent. The cocktails were yummy. Our bartender was very efficient and friendly and we love the Tuscan atmosphere. They have a wonderful outdoor bar and dining area also. read more

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Haven't been to Brio in such a long time and it looks exactly the same. My friend and I went to Brio last week spontaneously when at Easton. We decided to sit at the bar but did not get a drink. The bartender was not very friendly and seemed to be bothered when we spoke to him. He did however get us bread and butter very quickly and put our salads in quickly. The side salads are huge and not too pricey. I got the Caesar salad with Romaine, Parmesan, croutons, house-made dressing. My friend got the Chopped Salad with Chopped greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, onions, feta, red wine vinaigrette. For our main entree or next portion as we did not get a main dish, I ordered the Risotto with shrimp which is Risotto, freshly grated Reggiano, black pepper cream & roasted mushrooms, topped with seared shrimp & truffle oil. It was sooo good. I strongly suggest ordering it. It kept me full after my salad. My friend got a soup that must have been a special. I'm looking forward to going back soon as I always loved the Lasagna growing up. read more

The venue was beautiful. The waitress was attentive. It took an hour to get our food, although the waitress kept apologizing. My daughter's fettuccine must have sat in the window for a while-dry on the outside, moderately warm on the inside. My food was room temperature-not hot like I'd expected just coming from the kitchen. What a disappointment!! read more

At 4:15, we were told that we couldn't be seated without a reservation. The place was 80% empty. We ate across the street and walked by at 5:30 and it was 50% empty. We will not be back. The front desk girls were not unresponsive and rude. read more

We enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance. The entrance is very accessible for wheelchair users and we were able to get seated quickly. The manager, Bailey, was very friendly and our server, Carlton enhanced our dining experience. The shrimp/eggplant appetizer was so good! The flatbread pizza was tasty and the chicken caprese was delicious. Great dining experience. read more

So on Friday night we ate at Brio , we have never ate here till then. Honestly I had avoided due to some reviews of portions sizes and other items. We order the appetizers, shrimp and eggplant . I loath eggplant but this was good . Eggplant had a fried green tomato type flavor . Over all very tasty! Entries lasagna and the lamb chops . Chops were four doubles and the lasagna was a massive portion size . The lasagna was one of the best I've had in a restaurant. - Place was good - definitely will be back . read more

WERE BACKKKKKK. We have returned as promised 1 year later. BRIO... baby... how it's going? I'll tell you how it was for me. Started the night with some calamari. I'm a seafood connoisseur so I'm going to tell it real. The calamari was very nice, not like that chewy texture of others sometimes, it was tender and nice. The aioli it was with... I could drink that. Speaking of drink go get some of their fresh lemonade. The whole table got that and we all fell in love with it. Some tartness accented with the sweetness was a perfect ratio. Baby enjoyed the Chicken Caesar Salad. The dressing was the best Caesar dressing we have had. It was perfectly flavored and rationed. Not soggy at all and allowed for that nice crunch from the lettuce and croutons. My father got to join for this outing, him and I enjoyed the lamb chops and my chops were definitely lambed. Those were cooked to point of perfection, chefs kiss for sure. He definitely got kissed (idk where, or by who but do it again) because those were delightful. The potatoes served with the chops were very nice, soft centers and crisped outsides with wonderful seasonings. The asparagus was a nice highlight too. It was cut and cooked perfectly, just like my diet. Service was great this time and everyone was very welcoming. read more

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Elena was wonderful and amazing. Very classy and inviting, we recommend this restaurant and ask for Elena to achieve the best dinner experience. Thank you again for making A birthday memorable. God bless you and keep you as a signature of His grace. read more

this was the perfect way to wind down. Chloe was absolutely amazing. she was so attentive to my table. I went above and beyond to make sure that she met my dietary needs . I will definitely be back read more

It has been years since I've eaten at Brio. Tonight was a celebration with a couple of friends. We were seated at the back of the restaurant which wasn't the best atmosphere. I would have preferred the soft lighting of the main dining room. Once seated it took awhile for anyone to come to our table to get drinks started. However, once we got drinks and an appetizer going things improved some. Overall the service was not great for a restaurant of this style. As for the food, everything we had was delicious and presented very well. The portions were appropriate for the value. We had a great evening and enjoyed our meals. If it wasn't for the service, the night would have been exceptional. read more

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Brio at Easton served a delicious Salmon Fresca! 3 of us ordered the Salmon Fresca, so many flavors. Excellent salmon cooked as ordered. I had a better meal at Brio, than Easton's Ocean Club 4 nights prior, at 1/3 the cost. Brio's Chopped salad, Ravioli Di Bello, Terlato Vineyards Pinot Grigio, Tiramisu, and cheesecake all very good. The ambiance is lovely and the service is good. What a nice surprise. read more

First thing I noticed walking into the place were the stickiest floors I have ever walked on. The entire place stinks of rancid mop water. I was there visiting with family. If it were me in charge I would've walked right back out. We get to our table and the chair I was going to sit in was wet. I grabbed a napkin from a different table to clean the seat. By this point our night was ruined. Where I live, on the east coast, I have never seen such disgusting conditions in a restaurant. How is it possible that the manager didn't notice the sticky floors and take action? If they can't get that right, what other problems lurk? Ruined the night. read more

Salads and wine were great (salmon salad and strawberry salad). The service was great except when the waiter brought the check, he handed it to my (52f) partner (53m). I handed the waiter my card and he brought it back and gave it to my partner. I still tipped well (24%), but I stole his pen. read more

Amazing food and great service! We started off with Calamari and Beef Carpaccio both good but the beef was the bomb! The Aoili and capers were so complimenting the beef. Next was Sausage Rigatoni Arrabbiatta and 2 lamb chops, pasta was nice and creamy but could add a bit more salt, the lamb though was delicious! Nicely seasoned medium rare goodness. We paired this nicely with a bottle of Meiomi Pinot Noir and capped with Tiramisu, delish! It was a busy Saturday but all the dishes came fast, our server Carl was awesome. Happy Tummy indeed! read more

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Stopped in 22 August '23 forfor lunch with my wife on our way to Salt Fork Lodge. We were kind of surprised how large the restaurant was; however, only the patio was filled as it was a beautiful day. Edmund was our server. He did a fine job. We appreciated his personal and professional service! We open with adult beverages. A Manhattan for me at a peach Bellini for my wife. For a starter we ordered their beef carpaccio. Be warned it is huge! Delicious and huge! We opted to split a lunch and Edmund warned us that the portions were already smaller. We appreciated his advice, but decided on it anyways has we normally have a smaller lunch. The Caesar salad and pasta bolognese lunch was delicious! Really wish we lived closer as we would probably visit much more often! read more

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We like to sit at the bar and relax and enjoy decent food. The patio is very nice during warm months too. read more

Brio Italian Grille - Lobster shrimp fettuccine - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Dinner this evening was very disappointing! My wife's Italian margarita was undrinkable. Food was just OK. For myself, I decided to skip the entree and get Tiramisu and a cappuccino, but even this was a bust. I get better Tiramisu at Kroger, and cappuccino for whatever reason was not available. I was offered plain black coffee which I returned, because what I was served was barely lukewarm and tasted like it had been in the pot for half the day. I understand things can happen here and there. But when a meal averages $50 per person, and every aspect is bad...it is likely not a do-over. It would be good if ours was an isolated incident, but from reading other feedback, it appears to be more of a trend. Perhaps instead of management "hoping" customers will give them another try, they spend their time fixing the service and quality control issues that are pushing customers away. Until then, responses of "we appreciate your feedback" will be just words. This is unfortunate, because we have always liked Brio... read more

Went on Valentine's Day later in the evening. We were placed in seperate room in back of restaurant. it was nice and peaceful but we had terrible service, was not checked on very often. Waited a fair amount of time for our appetizer but waited another hour for our meal and it came out like it was thrown on the plate plus my side was cold. Not only that but the messed up for the 3rd time on where the food goes in our section. Very unprofessional. Overall very disappointed for the holiday dinner. read more

Brio you have all the opportunities to be great but I constantly have a mediocre experience at best. The location at Easton is perfect. Plenty of parking around along with valet. No parking is to far to walk. The hostess was very nice and welcoming at our latest visit. We went out to the patio to enjoy the summer breeze and sounds of the water fountains nearby. Bartender was fabulous and made us some delicious and stiff drinks. The food, however, um, never mind. I guess that is not why I come. The brushetta was presented nicely. I love the idea of a trio so you can enjoy different flavors. The salmon was overcooked and dry. Lettece was wilted. My husband's dish was blah and didn't even want to mention it. Sometimes Brio hits the spot and sometimes not. I can't get a consistent experience for the life of me. read more

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Stopped in for dinner on a Friday night - we love the Easton location! It's a little bit of a classier vibe but no dress code and not too fancy for fellow casual shoppers who want to stop in for a bite to eat. The service was attentive and quick and the food was delicious! My favorite had to be the truffle garlic toast with whipped ricotta - perfect amount of truffle and the ricotta was smooth and creamy! It even tasted great leftover. I've been coming to Brio for years and always had great experiences and great food! read more

Brio Italian Grille - Truffle Garlic Toast with Ricotta - Italian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio