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106 Major Reynolds Place, Knoxville,
Tennessee
865-584-5510
| COST: $$$ | ||
| SERVICE: *** | ||
| FOOD: *** | ||
| ATMOSPHERE: *** | ||
| RATING: *** | ||
| HEALTH INSPECTION RATING: 68 (04/29/2009) *below 70 is failing | ||
| HOURS: 11am - 10pm | ||
| Official Website:www.bravoitalian.com |
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Bravo entered the Knoxville market to challenge the industry leader Olive
Garden with service and quality Italian style meals. We originally
ranked the two neck to neck but as we aged, so did the restaurants.
Olive Garden continued touting itself for family and friends as Bravo separated
itself to comfort the market and alter the menu to meet today's consumption.
Bravo's atmosphere is comfortably decorated with columns, huge Italian
style chandeliers, large wall with wine racks and artwork. The restaurant
has an open-floor plan with mainly white table-clothed tables for dining
and white paper for those guests that might get a little messy. Service
is generally fair. Based on the visits to the restaurant, some slow
service has been encountered but most are genuine and helpful.
While initially challenging Olive Garden on our 5-point scale, OG still has a wide advantage but Bravo is a good alternative. Olive Garden (OG) has a more festive, yet family oriented atmosphere with fair to good service. Bravo has a more sophisticated upscale atmosphere with decent service. At OG, all meals are served with garlic bread sticks and a bottomless salad bowl. I might add that the OG Salad is considered some of the best!! Bravo has soupy salads which cost a lot extra and Bravo lacks those tasty garlic breadsticks. Bravo is a good restaurant which no doubt will try to meet expectations provided you can't get into Olive Garden or even Carrabba's. Bravo is also very open to preparing items that may no longer be on the current menu. If you have a past favorite, ask for it!! Our third best....Bravo! |
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| Artichoke and Spinach Formaggio Dip
Served bubbling hot with wood-fired Parmesan flatbread. |
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| Crispy Shrimp Napoli
Shrimp fried to a golden crisp with green onions and our savory lemon butter, charred tomato Napoli sauce. |
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| Bruschetta with Mushrooms and Boursin
Toasted ciabatta bread topped with melted Provolone cheese, sautéed Portobello and sliced mushrooms, caramelized onions, crushed red pepper, diced tomatoes and garnished with Boursin cheese. |
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| Calamari Fritti
Lightly battered, fried to a crisp golden brown, served with creamy horseradish sauce and marinara. |
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| Crispy Mozzarella Ravioli
Fried cheese-stuffed ravioli served with marinara, basil and creamy horseradish sauce. |
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| Chicken, Spinach and Bacon Flatbread Appetizer |
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| Flatbread Roma Appetizer |
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| Asparagus, Mushroom and Tomato Flatbread Appetizer |
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| Bravo Chopped Salad
Chopped greens, cucumber, red onion, tomato, olives, Feta cheese and traditional Italian dressing. |
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| Insalata Della Cassa
Chopped greens, cucumber, tomato, bacon and creamy Parmesan dressing. |
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| Caesar Classico
Traditional Caesar salad with housemade croutons. |
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| Insalata Mista
Assorted field greens, bacon, tomatoes, Gorgonzola and balsamic dressing. |
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| Romano Crusted Chicken Salad
Crisp, freshly-breaded Romano-crusted chicken breast over chopped greens with egg, bacon, green onions, cucumber, tomato, Parmesan cheese and creamy Parmesan dressing. |
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| Wood-Grilled Salmon Salad
Grilled salmon, field greens, tomato, grilled asparagus, shoestring potatoes and Feta cheese with balsamic vinaigrette. |
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| Wood-Grilled Tenderloin Salad*
Mixed tricolore field greens, grape tomatoes, red onions, Gorgonzola cheese and creamy horseradish dressing topped with sliced grilled steak. |
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| Balsamic Chicken Salad with Strawberries
Balsamic marinated chicken breast atop field greens, sliced strawberries & red onion, tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and accented with Boursin cheese & spiced pecans. |
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| Grilled Chicken Chopped Salad
Thinly sliced chicken, Gorgonzola, spicy pecans, mixed greens and crispy pasta tossed in a Tuscan Italian dressing. |
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| Pecan Crusted Tilapia Salad
Luncheon portion of Tilapia atop a salad of field greens tossed in Balsamic vinaigrette. |
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| Meatball Sliders
Three housemade meatballs topped with sliced fresh Mozzarella on warm mini buns and served with Tuscan fries. |
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| Turkey, Bacon and Avocado Sandwich
On griddled whole grain bread with applewood smoked bacon and herbed mayonnaise and served with Tuscan fries. |
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| Parmesan, Asparagus and Mushroom Fritatta
Quiche-style frittata with Reggiano Parmesan, asparagus and mushrooms served warm with choice of salad or soup. |
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| Soup Del Giorno
Today's soup made from scratch. |
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| Italian Wedding Soup
Made each day in our kitchen with rich chicken broth, meatballs, spinach, Parmesan cheese and pasta. |
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| Lobster Bisque
A rich, hearty cream soup finished with a touch of sherry and garnished with diced, poached shrimp. |
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| Ultimate Chicken Sandwich
Marinated Mozzarella and tomatoes, grilled chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon and arugula between toasted Panini bread with herbed mayonnaise. Served with Tuscan fries. |
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| Sicilian Chicken Salad Sandwich
Sicilian chicken salad with currants and pine nuts, served on our whole grain roll with applewood smoked bacon and romaine lettuce with Tuscan fries. |
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| Mezza Turkey, Bacon and Avocado Sandwich
& Insalata
Half a turkey sandwich and your choice of a Caesar, Chopped or Insalata Della Casa. |
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| Mezza Turkey, Bacon and Avocado Sandwich
& Soup
Half a turkey sandwich and a bowl of todays housemade soup. |
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| Insalata & Zuppa
A bowl of Soup Del Giorno and choice of Caesar, Chopped or Insalata Della Casa. |
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| Margherita Panini with Zuppa
A classic margherita-style panini with fresh Mozzarella, sliced Provolone, roasted Roma tomatoes, basil-pine nut pesto and fresh basil, served with Soup Del Giorno. |
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| Mezza Lasagna Insalata
A half order of Mama’s Lasagna with choice of Caesar, Chopped or Insalata Della Casa 9.75 |
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| Mama's Lasagna Bolognese
A huge portion with creamy Alfredo sauce and our classic meat sauce from the heart of Italy. |
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| Chicken Parmesan Milanese
Crisp, freshly-breaded Romano-crusted chicken breast with fresh Mozzarella and Pomodoro sauce. Served with herb pasta. |
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| Pasta BRAVO!
Our signature dish-rigatoni tossed with wood-grilled chicken and mushrooms in roasted red pepper cream sauce. |
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| Pasta Woozie
Alfredo style fettuccine with wood-grilled chicken and fresh spinach. |
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| Pesto Tortelloni
Fresh cheese and spinach stuffed pasta tossed in our housemade basil-pine nut pesto sauce and topped with sun dried tomatoes, red onions and pine nuts. |
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| Pasta Bolognese
Now served with delicate, thin egg pasta tossed in our signature Bolognese meat sauce. |
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| Pasta Pomodoro with Chicken
Housemade tomato sauce with caramelized onions, tomatoes, fresh basil and wood-grilled chicken. |
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| Spaghettini & Meatballs en sugo
Made fresh daily and braised in a rich tomato sauce served over spaghettini and topped with Reggiano Parmesan cheese. |
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| Penne Mediterranean
Spinach, sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, olive oil and Feta cheese, tossed with BARILLA PLUS multi grain pasta. |
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| Cheese Ravioli Al Forno
Housemade Ricotta & Parmesan ravioli striped with basil-pine nut pesto and tomato sauces over Alfredo sauce. |
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| Mezza Ravioli Insalata
Half order of our Cheese Ravioli al Forno with your choice of Caesar, Chopped or Insalata Della Casa. |
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| Eggplant Parmesan
Crisp, freshly-breaded eggplant topped with marinara & Provolone, served with herb linguine. |
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| Shrimp Fra Diavolo Campanelle
Sauteed shrimp tossed in a spicy tomato cream sauce with bell shaped campanelle pasta. |
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| Petite Filet and Jumbo Shrimp
A single 4oz filet garnished with a jumbo grilled shrimp in lemon butter sauce. Served with Tuscan mashed potatoes and the vegetable of the day. |
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| Bravo's Classic Grilled Pork Chop
Perfectly marinated and seasoned chops with Tuscan mashed potatoes. Add $6 for additionall chop. |
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| Wood-Fired Chicken Marsala
Chicken breast with our famous mushroom Marsala wine sauce, Tuscan mashed potatoes and pan roasted green beans. Single serving (5 oz.) add $2 for double serving. |
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| Rosemary Grilled Shrimp
Large Gulf shrimp, marinated in rosemary and garlic, served atop a warm sauté of orzo, spinach, Kalamata olives, onions and pine nuts drizzled with a spicy caper vinaigrette. |
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| Balsamic Marinated Chicken
Lightly glazed, grilled chicken breast with the vegetable of the day and sauteed spinach. |
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| Hickory Wood-Grilled Salmon
With pan roasted green beans, crispy potatoes, lemon caper butter sauce and basil-pine nut pesto crumbs. |
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| Margherita Pizza
Thinly sliced, ripe tomatoes with fresh Mozzarella and fresh basil. |
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| Pizza Napoli
Classic, rustic-style cheese pizza layered with Mozzarella di Bufala, housemade Greco sauce, Provolone cheese, fresh basil and a pinch of crushed red pepper. |
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| Chicken, Spinach and Bacon Flatbread
Grilled chicken, creamy spinach, applewood smoked bacon with green onions, Mozzarella and Provolone. |
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| Sicilian Pizza
Layered with sweet Italian sausage, pepperoni, meatballs, mushrooms, banana peppers, Mozzarella and Provolone. |
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| Pepperoni Classico Pizza
Imported pepperoni, roasted banana peppers, Mozzarella & housemade tomato sauce. |
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| Artichoke and Spinach Formaggio
Served warm with wood-fired Parmesan flatbread. |
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| Crispy Shrimp Napoli
Shrimp fried to a golden crisp with green onions and our savory lemon butter, charred tomato Napoli sauce. |
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| Calamari Fritti
Lightly battered, fried to a crisp golden brown, served with creamy horseradish sauce & marinara. |
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| Chicken, Spinach & Bacon Flatbread
Grilled chicken, creamy spinach, applewood smoked bacon with green onions. |
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| Bruschetta With Mushrooms And Boursin
Toasted ciabatta bread topped with melted Provolone cheese, sauted Portobello and sliced mushrooms, caramelized onions, crushed red pepper, diced tomatoes and garnished with Boursin cheese. |
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| Crispy Mozzarella Ravioli
Fried cheese-stuffed ravioli served with spicy marinara, basil and creamy horseradish aioli. |
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| Italian Wedding Soup
Made each day in our kitchen with rich chicken broth, meatballs, spinach, Parmesan cheese and pasta. |
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| Lobster Bisque
A rich, hearty cream soup finished with a touch of sherry and garnished with diced, poached shrimp. |
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| Soup Del Giornio
Today’s soup made from scratch. |
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| Cheese Ravioli Al Forno
Housemade cheese ravioli striped with basil-pine nut pesto and tomato sauces over Alfredo sauce. |
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| Chicken, Spinach And Bacon Flatbread Appetizer
Grilled chicken, creamy spinach, applewood smoked bacon with green onions, Mozzarella and Provolone. |
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| Flatbread Roma Appetizer
Roasted Roma tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella and basil atop Bravos' savory pizza sauce. |
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| Asparagus, Mushroom And Tomato Flatbread
Appetizer
Grilled asparagus and savory mushrooms with Fontina and Gorgonzola cheeses. |
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| Margherita Pizza
Fresh Mozzarella, basil and tomato slices. |
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| Pepperoni Classico Pizza
Imported Italian pepperoni, roasted banana peppers, Mozzarella and housemade tomato sauce. |
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| Pizza Napoli
A classic, rustic-style cheese pizza layered with Mozzarella di Bufala, housemade Greco sauce, Provolone cheese, fresh basil and a pinch of crushed red pepper . |
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| Chicken, Spinach & Bacon Flatbread
Grilled chicken, creamy spinach, applewood smoked bacon with green onions, Mozzarella and Provolone. |
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| Sicilian Pizza
Layered with sweet Italian sausage, pepperoni, meatballs, mushrooms, banana peppers, Mozzarella and Provolone |
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| Bravo Chopped Salad
Chopped greens, cucumber, red onion, tomato, olives, Feta cheese and traditional Italian dressing. |
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| Insalata Della Cassa
Chopped greens, cucumber, tomato, bacon and creamy Parmesan dressing. |
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| Caesar Classico
Traditional Caesar salad with housemade croutons. |
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| Insalata Mista
Assorted field greens, bacon, tomatoes, Gorgonzola and balsamic dressing. |
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| Grilled Chicken Chopped Salad
Thinly sliced chicken, Gorgonzola, spicy pecans, mixed greens and crisp pasta tossed in a Tuscan Italian dressing. |
12.59 |
| Romano Crusted Chicken Salad
Crisp, freshly-breaded Romano-crusted chicken breast over chopped greens with egg, bacon, green onions, cucumber, tomato, Parmesan cheese and creamy Parmesan dressing. |
11.99 |
| Wood-Grilled Tenderloin Salad
Mixed tricolore field greens, grape tomatoes, red onions, Gorgonzola cheese and creamy horseradish dressing topped with sliced grilled steak. |
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| Wood Grilled Salmon Salad
Grilled salmon, field greens, tomatoes, grilled asparagus, shoestring potatoes with Feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette. |
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| Mama's Lasagna Bolognese
A huge portion with creamy Alfredo sauce and our classic meat sauce from the heart of Italy. |
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| Lobster & Shrimp Ravioli
Maine lobster ravioli with fresh Gulf shrimp, green onions, tomatoes, sherry tomato cream sauce |
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| Eggplant Parmesan
Crisp, freshly-breaded eggplant topped with marinara & Provolone, served with herb linguine. |
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| Chicken Parmesan Milanese
Crisp, freshly-breaded Romano-crusted chicken breast with fresh Mozzarella and Pomodoro sauce. Served with herb pasta and shaved Parmesan |
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| Grilled Chicken and Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Sautéed shrimp, grilled asparagus, grape tomatoes and roasted garlic pesto tossed with angel hair pasta in our white wine lemon butter sauce and topped with grilled chicken. |
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| Veal Marsala
Sautéed veal medallions with our famous mushroom Marsala wine sauce and herb pasta |
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| Chicken Scaloppini
Sautéed chicken with roasted portobello mushrooms and Provolone topped with lemon caper butter sauce, Feta and diced tomatoes and served with herb linguine. |
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| Pasta Bravo!
Our signature pasta dish, rigatoni tossed with wood-grilled chicken, mushrooms and roasted red pepper cream sauce. |
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| Spaghettini Bolognese
Pasta tossed in our classic bolognese meat sauce. |
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| Spaghettini & Meatballs En Sugo
Made fresh daily and braised in a rich tomato sauce served over spaghettini and topped with Reggiano Parmesan cheese. |
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| Pasta Yandolino
Wood-grilled chicken with tomato, spinach, mushrooms, Feta cheese and Chef Phil's chicken broth. (ITEM NOT ON MENU, ASK FOR IT!) |
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| Pasta Pomodoro With Chicken
Housemade tomato sauce with caramelized onions, tomatoes, fresh basil and wood-grilled chicken. |
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| Pesto Tortelloni
Fresh cheese and spinach stuffed pasta tossed in our housemade basil-pine nut pesto sauce and topped with sun dried tomatoes, red onions and pine nuts. |
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| Penne Mediterranean
Spinach, sun dried tomatoes, pinenuts, olive oil and Feta cheese. Served with Barilla multi-grain pasta. |
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| Shrimp Fra Diavolo Campanelle
Penne pasta tossed with shrimp in our spicy tomato cream sauce. |
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| Pasta Woozie
"Alfredo" style fettuccine with wood-grilled chicken and fresh spinach. |
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| Filet Mignon Toscano
A tender 8oz center-cut filet with Tuscan mashed potatoes and and pan roasted green beans. Add gorgonzola cheese add $2.00. |
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| Bravo's Classic Grilled Pork Chops
Two thick marinated chops with herb butter sauce, pan roasted green beans and Tuscan mashed potatoes. |
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| Petite Filets and Jumbo Shrimp
Two 4oz filets each garnished with a jumbo grilled shrimp in lemon butter sauce. Served with Tuscan mashed potatoes and pan roasted green beans. Single Filet 15.99. |
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| Wood-Fired Chicken Marsala
Marinated chicken breast with our famous mushroom Marsala wine sauce, Tuscan mashed potatoes. |
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| Balsamic Marinated Chicken
Lightly glazed, grilled chicken breast with the vegetable of the day and sautéed spinach. |
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| Sauteed Crab Cakes
Two jumbo lump crab cakes served with creamy horseradish dressing, crispy potatoes and green beans. |
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| Hickory Wood Grilled Salmon
With pan roasted green beans, crispy potatoes, lemon caper butter sauce and basil-pine nut pesto crumbs. |
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| Wood Grilled Tilapia with Crab
Flaky tilapia topped with jumbo lump crab and lemon butter sauce served with the vegetable of the day and crispy potatoes. |
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| Rosemary Grilled Shrimp
Large Gulf shrimp, marinated in rosemary and garlic, served atop a warm saute of orzo, spinach, Kalamata olives, onions and pine nuts drizzled with a spicy caper vinaigrette. |
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| Wood-Grilled Scallops With Sherry-Lobster
Risotto
Sweet North Atlantic Scallops atop a lobster risotto cake with grilled asparagus, roasted tomatoes and pesto lemon butter sauce. |
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| Tiramisu'
Lady fingers layered with coffee liqueur, mascarpone cheese and cocoa. |
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| Creme Brulee
Creamy housemade custard with fresh vanilla bean and carmelized sugar. |
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| Warm Berry Cake
Fresh seasonal berries baked into a warm butter cake and topped with vanilla bean gelato. |
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| Spumoni, Gelato or Sorbetto
Choose classic Spumoni, Vanilla Bean or Mocha Crunch Gelato or Black Raspberry Sorbetto. |
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| Affogato Di Gelato
A champagne flute of vanilla bean gelato topped tableside with a shot of Espresso. |
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| Tre Dolce
A little something sweet, smaller portions of our three most popular desserts. |
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| Bravo's Famous Cheesecake
Rich & creamy cheesecake topped with caramelized sugar and crème anglaise. |
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