Brio Italian Grille - Sarasota - University Town Center

Brio Italian Grille - Sarasota - University Town Center reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Lori VIP

   Tampa57 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my birthday dinner and we were able to be seated in a booth (my favorite) even though it was just the two of us. We had an early reservation and were seated right away. The staff was super friendly and wishing my happy birthday. The bread was served hot and was delicious. We ordered the salmon and lasagna and both were very good! Our server was super attentive and pleasant. They brought me ice cream for my birthday with a candle and a card-super sweet. Only disappointment was that I had a $20 off coupon and forgot until she ran our card and said they couldn’t go back and change it.
   

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   Dan VIP

   Toronto83 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We are semi-regulars…best dining experience we have had at Brio…Food was a 5..and Server “Alex” helped us make great decisions and was exceptionally personable and efficient
   

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   Crash VIP

   Tampa2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great Food, perfect drinks and our server Ava was wonderful!
   

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   Stephen

   Tampa57 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Food good. Waitress inattentive. Went 38 minutes with no water. The busboy was great. We had asked for no asparagus because of food allergy and to get spinach instead. Plate came with asparagus. No waitress in sight. Busboy took care of the issue. Manager had to bring check and water pitcher as the waitress was MIA for most of the meal.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Tampa1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was cold and server was terrible. 15 minutes at the table before he got there asked for extra salad dressing never showed up and no balsamic glaze on it at all. Both pasta dishes served cold
   

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   teresa VIP

   New York City50 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 6 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   This batch of red sauce was metallic. It was an off night, as the meal I had in January was great. Our server was excellent.
   

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   Peaches

   Tampa2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The service was slow and the noise level extremely high. I told the restaurant we were there to celebrate my husbands 65 birthday and no recognition was offered.
   

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   John VIP

   Orlando62 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Although our dinners and salads were very good Caesar, wedge, ravioli di Bello with shrimp and pasta Brio. the atmosphere for dinner was extremely disappointing. It definitely is not a place for an enjoyable dinner. The noise was over the top, a young child was crawling on the floor, dress for dinner non existent more like a sports bar with hats on backwards and muscle shirts. Beach wear. It’s really too bad since the decor tends to be more upscale. Service by Miquel was very good as he paced out our meal to our liking. Outdoor dining would probably be a lot quieter, but it was a cool evening.
   

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   Karen VIP

   Philadelphia6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent time at Brio. The food was excellent from apps to dessert. Our server Oscar was excellent, very personable. Can’t wait to go back. So many options on their menu I want to try.
   

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    Carson

    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Brio has a nice environment for formal eating. The dishes are well prepared, and priced well.
    

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