Brio Italian Grille - Irvine, California

Adam Brody

Excellent brandini

Alan Sung

According to their website, "Brio Italian Kitchen is upscale affordable dining at its best with great tasting Italian food and an inviting atmosphere under a fun, family-friendly Roman ruin decor." Located on the outskirts of Irvine Spectrum, the restaurant occupies a large space with indoor seating, a bar and an outdoor patio. I can vouch for their weekday Happy Hours and Sunday Brunch, but apparently they also promote Martini Wednesdays and Wine Thursdays.

On a recent visit for Sunday Brunch, I thought it was interesting that we were asked if we had a reservation even though the restaurant was not busy. After being seated and placing our order, we were served sourdough with butter which was a great starter for the meal. Next up was the Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs appetizer which I followed with the Chicken Milanese entree. Both items were hearty and enjoyable, but I can't say either was the best I've ever had. Still, Brio is a good option if you're hungry for Italian cuisine. I'd recommend checking out their Happy Hour and/or Sunday Brunch!

Matthew Prunty

To conclude an eventful year at work, for our company party we decided to dine at a nice Italian restaurant and went with Brio Italian Grille. Because it was a special event, they staff went out out to present a welcoming experience and custom menu for a party of 26.

Not knowing what to get from the short short menu (winky face) I opted for the meatless ravioli and... OH MY GOD... I feel like people be holding these gem of a places for themselves and not be sharing. Every bite of my meal was heavenly and I should of order a second plate, but didn't want my co-workers looking at me crazy.

No worries, me and the misses were looking for a new Italian spot to dine at and we have found it here. It's a little bit out of the way from where we live but I can certainly say it's well worth the drive. See you soon Brio.

Mr. Tustin - Mauricio Roque

We had the pleasure of dining at Brio Tuscan Grille in Irvine on a Sunday evening as a large party, and it was great from start to finish! The staff went out of their way to accommodate all 15 of us, ensuring that we were comfortable and well taken care of. The ambiance of the restaurant is fantastic – it's a beautiful space with an, inviting atmosphere.

The food was delicious, and the service was amazing. Every member of our group loved their meal and drinks. Although we didn't visit the bar area, it looked GREAT from where we were seated. Another highlight is the super convenient location, right next to the parking lot, making it easy for everyone to get there.

Overall, Brio Tuscan Grille exceeded was great! and we will definitely be returning.

K S

I visited the Ivine location of Brio recently, and while the food was quite good, the overall experience was ruined by the poor service. Our server was incredibly rude from the moment we sat down, acting like they had better things to do than take our order. They were inattentive throughout the meal, barely checking on us, and we had to flag them down multiple times for basic things like water refills.

It’s a shame because the food was great, but good food can’t make up for being treated so poorly. Dining out is about the experience as much as the meal, and this one left a bad taste in my mouth. I hope management addresses the attitude of their staff because I won't be returning until they do.

Soham Kulkarni

- Expect to spend $30-40 per person
- Reservations are accepted online

We came in around 9 pm so we were a little rushed, but that's understandable because the restaurant was closing soon. Food was good, though be mindful that it can be quite heavy if you order something with a lot of cheese/sauce (as you'd expect with Italian food). We came here for an anniversary celebration but they didn't have that option on the online reservation form, so we chose "Birthday". We weren't offered dessert, which was a little surprising given our selection but understandable because we came in close to Brio's closing hours (on time for our reservation, however). Attached are a few pictures of our food.

Enjoy!

v patel

A very nice Italian restaurant in the Irvine Spectrum mall. We went last week to celebrate one of our friend's wedding anniversary. The ambience is really nice and up class. The staff is also very friendly and helpful.

The food has some scope of improvement. We ordered a few dishes; appetizers and main course. The pastas lacked salt. The pizza was too watery due to large tomato slices. The gnocchi and mushroom ravioli were good. Will surely try again.

Jordan Mehl

Had a great experience here! Went for a quick bite and a drink before a movie. Our server Robert was fantastic and friendly. Food was magnificent and the Peroni was cold. Ordered the shrimp and eggplant appetizer which was to die for; the sauce alone on it was perfect with the warm bread served. Prices were fair and the staff friendly. Check this place out for a quick bite at the bar! UPDATE: a few months have gone by and went back to have the shrimp and eggplant appetizer once more. Still easily the best item on the menu and the staff at the bare are phenomenal!