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Cucina Italiana at a Glance COST:  $$$ SERVICE:   *** FOOD:  *** ATMOSPHERE:  **** STYLE:  Upscale/Casual BASE:  Chain Restaurant HOURS:  Monday- Thursday   11:00am-10:00pm;                 Friday & Saturday: 11:00am- 11:00pm;   Sunday 10:00am-9:00pm RATING:  ***                              **** HEALTH INSPECTION RATING:  88  (03/16/2012) Official Website: http://www.bravoitalian.com/        Primi Calamari Fritti Lightly battered and cooked to a crisp brown, served with creamy horseradish sauce and marinara. 10.99 Crispy Mozzarella Ravioli Fried cheese-stuffed ravioli served with marinara, basil and creamy horseradish sauce. 9.99 Bruschetta with Mushrooms and Boursin Toasted ciabatta topped with melted Provolone cheese, sauteed portobellos, caramelized onions, crushed red pepper, diced tomatoes and Boursin cheese. 9.99 Mezza Chicken, Spinach and Bacon Flatbread Grilled chicken, creamy spinach, Applewood smoked bacon with green onions, Mozzarella and Provolone. 6.49 Mezza Balsamic Onion, Portobello & Gorgonzola Flatbread Sweet, caramelized onions with balsamic, rosemary and roasted portobellos topped with Gorgonzola. 6.49 Mezza Flatbread Roma Roasted Roma tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella and basil atop savory pizza sauce and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. 6.49 Artichoke & Spinach Formaggio Served warm with Parmesan flatbread. 8.99 Insalata & Zuppa Add a grilled chicken breast or shrimp to any salad 3.99 Add salmon (4oz.) 4.49 Caesar Classico Traditional Caesar salad with housemade croutons. 3.99 Insalata Della Casa Chopped greens, cucumber, tomato, bacon, crispy pasta and creamy Parmesan dressing. 3.99 BRAVO! Chopped Salad Chopped greens, cucumber, red onion, tomato, olives, Feta cheese and traditional Italian dressing. 3.99 Insalata Mista Field greens, bacon, tomatoes, Gorgonzola and balsamic vinaigrette. 4.99 Insalata Rustica Romaine, arugula and radicchio tossed with balsamic vinaigrette, roasted tomatoes, fresh apples, dried cherries, spicy pecans and crisp Pancetta. 5.99 Grilled Chicken Chopped Salad Thinly sliced chicken, Gorgonzola, spicy pecans, mixed greens and crispy pasta tossed in a Tuscan Italian dressing. 11.99 BRAVO! Balsamico Cobb Salad Crisp romaine tossed with bacon, egg, tomatoes, cucumbers, Gorgonzola, red onions, and crunchy pasta strips topped with tender balsamic grilled chicken, drizzled with creamy horseradish dressing. 10.99 Pecan Crusted Tilapia Salad Tilapia atop field greens tossed in Balsamic vinaigrette, sliced strawberries, red onions and Boursin cheese. 8.99 Romano-Crusted Chicken Salad Served over chopped greens with egg, bacon, green onions, cucumber, tomato and creamy Parmasan dressing. 12.59 Grilled Salmon Salad Served with field greens, tomatoes, grilled asparagus, shoestring potatoes and Feta cheese with balsamic vinaigrette. 12.99 Soup Del Giorno Today's Housemade Soup 4.49 Italian Wedding Soup Made each day in our kitchen with rich chicken broth, meatballs, spinach, Parmasan cheese and pasta. 4.49 Lobster Bisque A rich, hearty cream soup finished with a touch of sherry and garnished with diced, poached shrimp. 5.49 Antipasti Chopped Salad Traditional Italian meats, cheeses, olives and pickled vegetables, tossed with red onions, garbanzo beans, escarole and red wine.  5.99 Pizza Pepperoni Classico Pizza Pepperoni, roasted banana peppers, Mozzarella and Provolone cheeses and fresh oregano. 10.99 Margherita Pizza Thinly sliced, ripe tomatoes with fresh Mozzarella and fresh basil. 9.99 Chicken, Spinach and Bacon Flatbread Grilled chicken, creamy spinach, Applewood smoked bacon with green onions, Mozzarella and Provolone. 10.99 Sicilian Pizza Layered with sweet Italian sausage, pepperoni, meatballs, mushrooms, banana peppers, Mozzarella and Provolone. 11.99 Verduta Pizza Roasted asparagus, portobellos, tomatoes and red onions with Fontina and Boursin cheeses finished with fresh basil. 10.99 Chorizo & Boursin Pizza Our housemade pizza dough topped with pizza sauce, Mozzarella and Provolone cheeses, chorizo, Boursin and balsamic caramelized onions topped with fresh basil. 10.99 Tuscan Tomato Flatbread Our warm flatbread baked with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, topped with tomato slices, fresh basil and field green. 10.99 Prosciutto Margherita Pizza Tomato sauce, fresh Mozzarella, thinly sliced Prosciutto di Parma and fresh basil. 11.49 Specialita Del Pranzo Meatball Sliders Three housemade meatballs topped with sliced fresh Mozzarella on warm mini buns and served with Tuscan fries. 9.99 Turkey, Bacon and Avocado Sandwich On griddled whole grain bread with Applewood smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes, green onion mayonnaise and Tuscan fries. 9.99 Tuscan Grilled Chicken Sandwich On a focaccia roll with green onion mayonnaise and spicy Tuscan slaw. Served with a salad of field greens, Roma tomatoes, Gorgonzola, Mediterranean grain and balsamic dressing. 9.99 Mezza Turkey, Bacon and Avocado Sandwich & Insalata or Zuppa Half a turkey sandwich and your choice of today's housemade soup, Caesar, Chopped or Insalata Della Casa.  Choose Lobster Bisque add $1.00 9.99 Insalata & Zuppa A bowl of soup and your choice of Caesar, Chopped or Insalata Della Casa.  Choose Lobster Bisque add $1.00 8.59 Antipasti Chopped Salad & Zuppa Traditional Italian meats, cheeses, olives and pickled vegetables, red onions, garbanzo beans, escarole and red wine vinaigrette with Soup Del Giorno.  Choose Lobster Bisque add $1.00. 8.99 Margherita Panini & Zuppa Brioche bread layered with roasted Roma tomatoes, pesto, fresh Mozzarella and Provolone cheeses and lightly grilled, served with Soup Del Giorno.  Choose Lobster Bisque add $1.00. 8.99 Boursin, Broccoli & Sundried Tomato Frittata Quiche-style frittata with Boursin, broccoli and sundried tomatoes, served warm with choice of salad or soup.  Choose Lobster Bisque, Insalata add $1.00. 8.49 Classico Della Casa Chicken Parmesan Milanese Crisp, freshly-breaded Romano-crusted chicken breast with fresh Mozzarella and Pomodoro sauce. Served with herb pasta. 12.99 Eggplant Parmesan Crisp, freshly-breaded eggplant topped with marinara & Provolone, served with herb linguine. 11.99 Frutti Di Mare* Fresh egg fettuccine tossed with shrimp, sustainable Bay Scallops, mussels and clams in a spicy tomato white wine sauce topped with pesto bread crumbs. 13.99 Mama's Lasagna Bolognese A huge portion with creamy Alfredo sauce and our classic meat sauce from the heart of Italy. 12.99 Mezza Lasagna Insalata Half order of Mama's Lasagna with choice of Caesar, Chopped or Insalata Della Casa. 11.49 Cheese Ravioli Al Forno Housemade Ricotta & Parmesan ravioli striped with basil-pine nut pesto and tomato sauces over Alfredo sauce. 10.99 Mezza Ravioli Insalata Half order of our Cheese Ravioli al Forno with your choice of Caesar, Chopped or Insalata Della Casa. 9.99 Shrimp or Chicken Fra Diavolo Campanelle Sauteed shrimp or chicken tossed in a spicy tomato cream sauce with bell shaped campanelle pasta.  Add $1.00 for shrimp. 11.99 Chianti Braised Beef Ravioli Sangiovese braised beef-filled ravioli with roasted sweet potatoes, brown butter and sage. 9.49 Grilled Salmon With seasonal vegetables, crispy potatoes, lemon caper butter sauce and basil-pine nut pesto. 16.49 Balsamic Glazed Chicken Grilled chicken breast served with fresh asparagus, Mediterranean orzo and grain pilaf tossed with artichokes, basil, Kalamata olives, garbanzo beans, tomatoes and Feta. 12.99 Grilled Chicken Marsala Marinated chicken breast with our famous mushroom Marsala wine sauce, Tuscan mashed potatoes and the vegetable of the day.  Double the order for $2.00 more. 11.49 Pasta Add chicken to any pasta 2.99 Add shrimp 3.99 Pasta BRAVO! Our signature dish-rigatoni tossed with grilled chicken and mushrooms in roasted red pepper cream sauce. 12.49 Penne Mediterranean Spinach, sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, olive oil and Feta cheese, tossed with BARILLA PLUS multi grain pasta. 10.99 Pasta Woozie Fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken and fresh spinach. 11.99 Fettuccine Bolognese Tossed in our signature Bolognese meat sauce. 10.49 Lobster Ravioli Alla Vodka With sauteed shrimp, grape tomatoes in a tomato cream sauce topped with pesto bread crumbs. 11.99 Rigatoni Melanzana Roasted eggplant, fresh tomato sauce and Mozzarella topped with fresh basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano. 9.99 Pasta Pomodoro with Chicken House made tomato sauce with carmelized onions, tomatoes, fresh basil and grilled chicken. 10.49 Spaghettini & Meatballs En Sugo Beef and pork meatballs made fresh daily and braised in a rich tomato sauce and topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano. 11.99 Sausage Tortelloni Cheese filled tortelloni tossed with sweet Italian sausage, pancetta and housemade tomato sauce with garlic, crushed red pepper, fresh Mozzarella and basil. 10.99 Primi Add a BRAVO! Chopped or Insalata Della Casa, Mista, Rustica or Antipasti to any Pizza, Pasta, Specialty, Pesce or Griglia item for only $3.29, or add your choice of soup for $3.99 Artichoke & Spinach Formaggio Served warm with Parmesan flatbread. 9.99 Calamari Fritti Lightly battered and cooked to a crisp brown, served with creamy horseradish sauce and marinara. 10.99 Crispy Shrimp Napoli Shrimp fried to a golden crisp with green onions and our savory lemon butter, charred tomato Napoli sauce. 11.99 Bruschetta With Mushrooms And Boursin Toasted ciabatta topped with melted Provolone, sauteed portobello, caramelized onions, crushed red pepper, tomatoes and garnished with Boursin cheese. 9.99 Crispy Mozzarella Ravioli Fried cheese-stuffed ravioli served with marinara, basil and creamy horseradish sauce. 9.99 Cheese Ravioli Al Forno Housemade cheese ravioli striped with basil-pine nut pesto and tomato sauces over Alfredo sauce. 10.99 Lobster Ravioli Alla Vodka With sauteed shrimp, grape tomatoes in a tomato cream sauce topped with pesto bread crumbs. 9.99 Mezza Chicken, Spinach And Bacon Flatbread Grilled chicken, creamy spinach, Applewood smoked bacon with green onions, Mozzarella and Provolone. 6.49 Mezza Flatbread Roma Roasted Roma tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella and basil atop savory pizza sauce and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. 6.49 Mezza Balsamic Onion, Portobello & Gorgonzola Flatbread Sweet, caramelized onions with balsamic, rosemary and roasted portobellos topped with Gorgonzola. 6.49 Insalata & Zuppa Add a grilled chicken breast or shrimp to any salad 3.99  Add salmon (4oz.) 4.49 Caesar Classico Traditional Caesar salad with housemade croutons. 3.99 Insalata Della Casa Chopped greens, cucumber, tomato, bacon, crispy pasta and creamy Parmesan dressing. 3.99 Bravo Chopped Salad Chopped greens, cucumber, red onion, tomato, olives, Feta cheese and traditional Italian dressing. 3.99 Insalata Mista Assorted field greens, bacon, tomato, Gorgonzola and balsamic vinaigrette. 5.99 Grilled Salmon Salad* Served with field greens, tomato, grilled asparagus, shoestring potatoes and Feta cheese with balsamic vinaigrette. 14.99 BRAVO! Balsamico Cobb Salad Crisp romaine tossed with bacon, egg, tomatoes, cucumbers, Gorgonzola, red onions, and crunchy pasta strips topped with tender balsamic grilled chicken, drizzled with creamy horseradish dressing. 10.99 Grilled Chicken Chopped Salad Thinly sliced chicken, Gorgonzola, spicy pecans, mixed greens and crispy pasta tossed in a Tuscan Italian dressing. 12.99 Romano-Crusted Chicken Salad Served over chopped greens with egg, bacon, green onions, cucumber, tomato, Parmesan cheese and creamy Parmesan dressing. 12.49 Soup Del Giorno Today's housemade soup. 4.49 Italian Wedding Soup Made each day in our kitchen with rich chicken broth, meatballs, spinach, Parmesan cheese and pasta. 4.49 Lobster Bisque A rich, hearty cream soup finished with a touch of sherry and garnished with diced, poached shrimp. 5.49 Antipasti Chopped Salad Traditional Italian meats, cheeses, olives and pickled vegetables, tossed with red onions, garbanzo beans, escarole and red wine vinaigrette. 5.99 Pizza Pepperoni Classico Pizza Pepperoni, roasted banana peppers, Mozzarella and Provolone cheeses and fresh oregano. 10.99 Margherita Pizza Thinly sliced, ripe tomatoes with fresh Mozzarella and fresh basil. 9.99 Chicken, Spinach And Bacon Flatbread Grilled chicken, creamy spinach, Applewood smoked bacon with green onions, Mozzarella and Provolone. 11.99 Verduta Pizza Roasted asparagus, portobellos, tomatoes and red onions with Fontina and Boursin cheeses finished with fresh basil. 11.99 Prosciutto Margherita Pizza Tomato sauce, fresh Mozzarella, thinly sliced Prosciutto di Parma and fresh basil. 11.79 Chorizo & Boursin Pizza Our housemade pizza dough topped with pizza sauce, Mozzarella and Provolone cheeses, chorizo, Boursin and balsamic caramelized onions topped with fresh basil. 10.99 Pasta Add chicken to any pasta $2.99 Add shrimp $3.99 Pasta Bravo! Our signature dish-rigatoni tossed with grilled chicken and mushrooms in roasted red pepper cream sauce. 13.99 Pasta Woozie Fettuccine alfredo with grilled chicken and fresh spinach. 13.99 Penne Mediterranean Spinach, sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, olive oil and Feta cheese, tossed with BARILLA PLUS multi grain pasta. 11.99 Fettuccine Bolognese Tossed in our signature Bolognese meat sauce. 12.99 Pasta Pomodoro With Chicken Housemade tomato sauce with caramelized onions, tomatoes, fresh basil and grilled chicken. 12.99 Spaghettini & Meatballs En Sugo Beef and pork meatballs made fresh daily and braised in a rich tomato sauce and topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano. 12.99 Rigatoni Melanzana Roasted eggplant, fresh tomato sauce and Mozzarella topped with fresh basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano. 11.99 Sausage Tortelloni Cheese filled tortelloni tossed with sweet Italian sausage, pancetta and housemade tomato sauce with garlic, crushed red pepper, fresh Mozzarella and basil. 14.99 Specialita Della Casa Chicken Parmesan Milanese Crisp, freshly-breaded Romano-crusted chicken breast with fresh Mozzarella and Pomodoro sauce. Served with herb pasta. 15.49 Eggplant Parmesan Crisp, freshly-breaded eggplant topped with marinara & Provolone, served with herb linguine. 12.99 Veal Parmesan Strauss veal thinly pounded, breaded and sauteed to a golden brown topped with Pomodoro sauce and fresh Mozzarella. Served with herb linguine. 18.99 Mama's Lasagna Bolognese A huge portion with creamy Alfredo sauce and our classic meat sauce from the heart of Italy. 15.99 Veal Marsala Strauss veal scaloppini with our famous Marsala wine sauce and herb pasta. 20.99 Grilled Chicken And Shrimp Scampi Pasta With garlic, asparagus and tomatoes tossed with angel hair pasta in our white wine lemon sauce. 17.99 Chicken Scaloppini Sauteed chicken with roasted portobello mushrooms and Provolone with lemon caper butter sauce, Feta and diced tomatoes, served with herb linguine. 15.49 Shrimp or Chicken Fra Diavolo Campanelle Sauteed shrimp or chicken tossed in a spicy tomato cream sauce with bell shaped campanelle pasta.  Add $2.00 for shrimp. 13.99 Chianti Braised Beef Ravioli Sangiovese braised beef-filled ravioli with roasted sweet potatoes, brown butter and sage. 12.99 Pesce Frutti Di Mare* Linguine tossed with shrimp, sustainable Bay scallops, mussels and clams in a spicy tomato white wine sauce topped with pesto bread crumbs. 16.99 Grilled Salmon With seasonal vegetables, crispy potatoes, lemon caper butter sauce and pesto crumbs. 19.99 Rosemary Grilled Shrimp Jumbo shrimp, marinated in rosemary and garlic, served atop a warm orzo and grain sauté with spinach, artichokes, garbanzo beans, tomatoes and Feta with a lemon caper vinaigrette. 18.99 Sauteed Crab Cakes Two jumbo lump crab cakes served with creamy horseradish dressing, crispy potatoes, fresh vegetables and Tuscan slaw. 19.99 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. 19.99 Grilled Scallops with Gnocchi* Served on a bed of potato gnocchi, roasted sweet potatoes, spinach and sherry-lobster sauce. 18.99 Lobster Ravioli Alla Vodka With sauteed shrimp, grape tomatoes in a tomato cream sauce topped with pesto bread crumbs. 16.99 Griglia Grilled Chicken Marsala Marinated chicken breast with our famous mushroom Marsala wine sauce, Tuscan mashed potatoes and pan roasted green beans. 16.99 Bravo's Classic Grilled Pork Chops Two thick glazed chops with herb butter sauce, pan roasted green beans and Tuscan mashed potatoes. 20.99 Petite Filet And Grilled Shrimp A 5 oz. filet atop Romano-crusted tomato, sauteed spinach and lemon butter served with Tuscan mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day.  Double Filet Add - 7.99 20.99 Filet Mignon Toscano A tender 8 oz. center-cut filet and served with Tuscan mashed potatoes and pan roasted green beans.  Topped with Gorgonzola add $2.00. 26.99 Balsamic Glazed Chicken Grilled chicken breast served with fresh asparagus, Mediterranean orzo and grain pilaf tossed with spinach, artichokes, garbanzo beans, tomatoes and Feta. 16.99 Strip Steak* A 14 oz. cut, grilled to order and served with Tuscan mashed potatoes and the vegetable of the day. 24.99   RETURN TO KNOXVILLE DINING 106 Major Reynolds Place, Knoxville, Tennessee 865-584-5510       Lunch Menu Menu and Prices are Subject to Change. COMMENTS ABOUT THIS RESTAURANT CAN BE POSTED HERE. Full Wine List and Bar Spirits Available. This page last updated 07/05/2011 Chef Favorites All Kid's Meals include a choice of soft drink, lemonade, juice or milk. Chicken Fingers Breaded chicken fingers served with fries or mashed potatoes & dipping sauce. 4.95 Spaghetti An Italian classic with Marinara sauce and Parmesan Cheese. 4.50 Kid's Lasagna A generous portion with our housemade meat sauce. 4.95 Kid's Ravioli Formaggio Cheese ravioli with tomato sauce. 4.95 Pasta Alfredo Our creamy alfredo sauce over your choice of rigatoni, penne or spaghettini. 4.50 Mac & Cheese A classic, pasta with housemade cheese sauce. 4.50 Buttered Pasta Choice of pasta with melted butter. 4.50 Classic Cheese Pizza Made with our housemade tomato sauce. 4.50 Pepperoni Pizza Pepperoni, cheese & housemade tomato sauce. 4.95 Kid's You be the Chef Create Your Own Pizza Our classic 10 inch pizza baked in our oven and topped with our housemade tomato sauce. Choose up to 3 toppings. 5.95 Grande Kids Chicken Parmesan Crispy chicken with Alfredo pasta. 6.95 Bravo Pork Chop Served with mashed potatoes and veggie of the day. 7.50 Grilled Chicken Breast With mashed potatoes and veggie of the day. 6.95 Grilled Salmon With mashed potatoes and veggie of the day. 7.95 Meatball Sliders Two meatball sliders with french fries. 6.95 Sides & Salad Insalata Bambino Chopped greens, tomatoes, housemade croutons and choice of dressing. 1.95 Junior Caesar Salad 1.95 Fresh Veggie of the Day 1.95 Cup of Fresh Fruit 2.25 Side of French Fries 1.50 Side of Mashed Potatoes 1.50 Thirst Quenchers Fruit Smoothie 2.50 Frozen Strawberry Lemonade 2.50 Dessert Ice Cream Sundae 1.95 Ice Cream Float 1.95 Bravo entered the Knoxville market as a new and fresh concept only to challenge the industry leader Olive Garden.  Brave had the service and quality Italian style meals to make the challenge.  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.  Over the years, service went from great to 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.  Bravo also 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!  Also, online ordering is now available.  Bravo accepts and recommends reservations.  This restaurant consistently scores below 80 on the state’s health inspection system.  Now back on the five point scale, we have clear separation. Menu and Prices are Subject to Change Check out the Deals, You may find a Half-Price Deal for a Meal at Bravo!