Bravo Ristorante Italiano
Sacramento, CA 95825-4708
Phone: (916) 568-0494
- Hours:
- Tue-Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-9pm, Sat-Sun 5pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Bravo Ristorante Italiano – by Elaine Hesse
The Scene
If Disneyland had an Italian restaurant and added a barrel of plastic grapes and a fake canal, this would be it. Lady and the Tramp might be smooching in the alley. Warmly painted and dimly lit, Bravo relies on servers in tuxedos, a grand piano and framed sepia photographs to lend class.
The Food
Elegantly prepared traditional fare minus the Caesar salad and spumoni. The menu offers veal scallopini, daily specials--including risotto, fish and ravioli--and an excellent tiramisu.
What to Order
Start with basil, tomato and mozzarella salad or prosciutto-wrapped melon. Move on to gnocchi in alfredo sauce—so good you can feel your arteries hardening with every bite.
What to Skip
Dinner with the kids. No children's menu selections are offered, other than half portions or spaghetti, and the red sauce is pretty spicy. The servers tend to look pained and stay away when children are present.
Editorial content is independent of paid advertisers. Any expenses are paid for by Citysearch.
Insider Tips
Sipping SavvyThe wine list has very little to recommend in moderately priced whites. But red wine lovers will be pleased with the selection in all price ranges, and with the extensive list of Italian varieties.
User Reviews for Bravo Ristorante Italiano
12/21/2005 Posted by inteltigger
I was amazed when I entered this building behind Swanson's to find such a lovely restaurant. The atmosphere is second to none, and with Mario on the piano, you can't go wrong. Everything that was ordered was not only excellent, but arrived hot and fresh. Excellent choice for a romantic evening out.
Pros: Ambience, Food, Wine Selection
07/19/2003 Posted by doritobandito
This restaurant has everything for a perfect date. The food is impeccable and the waitstaff have a perfect mix of service and hospitality. But the most wonderful part of the experience is the ambiance. The setting, the food and the beautiful(and familiar) music from the pianist combine to make the ambiance for a perfect evening.
Users Like You Also Viewed
Texas West Bar-B-Que
1600 Fulton Ave
Sacramento, CA 95825
Pasta Pomodoro
9624 Bruceville Road
Elk Grove, CA 95757
