Bravo! Cucina Italiana

I know a lot of people like Bravo. I am NOT one of them. Not sure why they do because I don't like this place and never have. How's that for a review? Been there many times (you'd think I'd learn my lesson and not go back!) but have officially written it off as even a consideration. I love Italian food but I'd rather eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on stale bread than eat here. There are a few places I feel like that about  (Applebee's is another). Never had anything I liked here, never had anything I would order again, don't like the atmosphere, the parking, or frankly, anything about this place. BLAH!

I had the Grilled Salmon. It came with asparagus and potatoes and a few pieces of bread. Everything was great.

We always stop here for lunch on our way back from visiting my husband's family.  As places right off the OH and PA turnpikes go, this is one of the better choices we have found without venturing too far out.  BRAVO! is obviously an Americanized chain, but they offer a nice variety of pastas, salads, sandwiches, appetizers, and entrees.  Every visit, the food and service have been consistently good.  

I usually stick with something light - flatbread, salad or soup.  The chicken, spinach and bacon flatbread has always been tasty - thin crust with lots of toppings and cheese, not skimpy at all.  Last visit I went with the soup and salad combo since they had tomato bisque as their soup of the day.  The soup was delicious and creamy without losing that rich tomato flavor.  We also shared the Portobello and Boursin Bruschetta.  This little appetizer was packed with flavor.  I absolutely loved the addition of the Boursin cheese to the garlicky bruschetta.  Portions are large - you won't leave hungry.  We'll be going back to OH in May so we'll be back for lunch again soon.