Brio Italian Grille
$$ • Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bar Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Brio Tuscan Grille
Customers' Favorites
Lobster & Shrimp Fettuccine
Lobster & Shrimp Fettuccine
Shrimp & Lobster Fettuccine
Chicken Rigatoni Pasta Brio
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Calamari Fritto Misto
Gorgonzola Lamb Chops
Mezza Beef Carpaccio
Grilled Salmon Fresca
Brio Chopped Salad
Brio Tuscan Grille Reviews
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Nice place with friendly staff, large bar is you don’t want to be seated..
Order came up fast..
Order came up fast..
This fine Italian restaurant was much better than I expected. The food, service, and atmosphere all pleasantly surprised me. Sometimes lowering your expectations is the best seasoning.
Wonderful Italian restaurant with lots of different options. The shrimp and eggplant appetizer is a must try, the shrimp are flavor bombs and the eggplant are so crispy and perfectly complementary. They have flatbreads instead of pizza. The entrees are well portioned and made with quality ingredients. Very helpful staff and warm ambiance.
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 9:30PM |
Brio Italian Grille is a moderate-sized Italian chain restaurant located in Irvine Spectrum, offering both indoor and outdoor seating. The atmosphere is semi-casual, somewhat romantic, and cozy, making it a pleasant spot for a meal. The menu features dishes like carpaccio, Gorgonzola beef medallions, and risotto. However, reviews suggest that the food quality can be inconsistent, with some dishes being average and portions too small. The steak salad, for instance, has received criticism for having only a tiny piece of meat.
Brio may be busy during peak hours, and service can be slow, sometimes exceeding 40 minutes for food to arrive. Customers have reported delays in service, with some waiting 15 minutes to order, and others experiencing cold soup served after salads. Although the staff is friendly and tries their best, there are concerns about the kitchen being understaffed, which can affect the speed of service. Prices for main dishes typically range from $20-30, and while the presentation is nice, some diners feel that the food doesn’t always meet expectations.
The restaurant is suitable for larger groups, and reservations are not needed for team dinners, which may have better service. Overall, Brio Italian Grille remains a cozy place with friendly servers, but there are calls for improvements in service and food quality to match the positive experiences found at other locations.