Brava

My wife and I stopped in for Valentine’s Day last night and were reminded why Brava is the best restaurant in the Berkshires. We have been three times and every time we go we are impressed. Initially we were hesitant, thinking it would be over priced but it is always less expensive than we expected. Pizzas, wings, and the bread pudding were the favorites this time. 10/10.

It's a tapas restaurant with a nice outdoor space. We each had a salad which was very good. We had two shrimp dishes, boom boom shrimp which we both liked and garlic shrimp which was bland. We also had the calamari which was good and the mussels which were just OK. Our meat dishes were the lamb chops which we liked and the meatballs which we didn't.

August 2024: Brava is a tapas restaurant with 15 tapas choices. We ordered 6 of them: Calamari - good, pleasant sauce Boom boom shrimp - good, flavorful and slightly spicy Garlic shrimp - bland, did not enjoy it Meatballs - generous amount, but with a sauce we did not like Lamb chop - overdone, not interesting, ok not not good Muscles - bland, not flavorful The Arugula salad was flavorful and fresh. The outside deck was pleasant, the service friendly and attentive.

Such a cozy night experience! The staff was super attentive, food was incredible! (If you’re a bread lover get the bread and butter) the lamb chops w the mint sauce was my favorite, so tender. Great wine list, limited cocktail list. Outdoor seating is so cute!

We had multiple tapas dishes, and they were all wonderful. I highly recommend the tomato soup. It sounds simple, but the pesto takes it to the next level! The service was good, and the quiet atmosphere was pleasant and welcoming.

Brava offers slightly elevated bar food of inconsistent quality along with uneven service, but has a relaxed atmosphere and generally pleasant staff. We enjoyed our meal, but it wasn't anything to write home about. There is little craft or creativity to any of the food -- in conception, execution, or presentation -- but it does come out promptly and hot from the kitchen. As an example of what we found to be common level of inconsistency, one of my lamb chops was cut very thin and consequently overcooked and tough, while the other was very thick and pleasantly medium-rare and tender. Even dishes that are generally hard to mess up, like our tomato soup and steamed mussels, were just surprisingly uninteresting in their flavors -- the seasoning wasn't quite right. The bar is also not fully stocked (you won't be able to order certain mixed drinks), and top-shelf bourbons are just run-of-the-mill. The service is pretty uneven, mainly because no one is paying attention to you as a guest (servers alternate fluidly), and as a result no one ever checked in on us and we had to wave someone down to order dessert after a really long wait when it wasn't busy at all. The dessert -- an espresso chocolate mousse -- was actually pretty good, as were the caffè americanos we ordered with it. In fact these were the highlights of our meal. And this mediocre experience of course commanded high Lenox prices...but that's to be expected. All-in-all we don't have much of a reason to choose Brava again, and we wouldn't recommend it to anyone unless they're looking for a late snack and everything else in Lenox is closed. Sadly, overall Brava sort of feels like a mid-level restaurant chain that has stopped paying attention to both its customers and its food.

The food at Brava was nothing to brag about. The bang bang shrimp were the highlight of the dinner, and at best it was ok. Then came the meatball pizza that had, very tiny specs of meatball that would equate to a 1/2 a meatball if that for the entire pizza that would be a small at most places for $21.00 and $23.00 with meatballs that were non-existent. And as for the service, it was ok. One of the waiters came up and asked if we were ready to order, we indicated we wanted more time to decide. He then responded, "we close at midnight". Unfortunately for Brava we will not return for another dinner there when in Lenox. Also, the owner should be responding to some of the not so favorable reviews opposed to responding to the 5 star reviews with a thank you.

Best restaurant of our Berkshires trip so far. Friendly, buzzy, with a great wine list. We had a Franciacorta bubbly (yum), great fried calamari, an intriguing arugula, salad with sherry vinaigrette, and a wild mushroom pizza. Often white pizzas are boring, but the fontina cheese is on this one gave it a great depth offlavor.

AMAZING! I love a tapas restaurant, try a bunch to share is wonderful, and good wine helps! Don't call me crazy but GET THE SWISS CHARD! The boom boom shrimp was so good! The sauce on the patatas bravas is good but spicy beware. The sirloin was cooked to perfection! The special pizza had pork, onions, pineapple I forget the cheese but this is also a MUST, I know pineapple on pizza is a NO NO but this was AMAZING! For dessert we had bread pudding and passion fruit gelato also very good! Highly recommend this restaurant!

Friendly staff and decent food. We ordered the mushroom pizza, patatas bravas and chicken wings. The pizza was good but the patatas bravas and wings were lacking. We had the patatas a few years ago and they were excellent, this time around they were lacking flavor. The wings were rubbery.

Brava is one of my favorite spots for pizza in Lenox. During my first visit, they were really accommodating to our large party and we had nice outdoor patio seating. They are also open really late which is super convenient. They have great pizza - my favorite being the basil pesto. Bruschetta was a bit weird, having a tomato jam instead of actual tomato. It was alright but I would have preferred it with just regular tomato. I ended up going back a few times for their pizza. The interior was also really nice but sometimes the pizza took a while.

Sat at the bar for drinks only. Perfect hospitality, iI look forward to eating next time we visit the area

Another hot spot in Lenox. Great tapas menu. The lamb chops are a most. Perfectly cooked. I sat at the bar. The dining area filled up quickly. Nice place to share tapas.

We chose the tapas place Brava as our dinner out while staying in the Berkshires, and were not disappointed. A warm, inviting interior, friendly service, lovely wines and awesome wild mushroom pizza made for a nice dinner date.

I stopped into Brava at about 10pm on a Thursday night and was pleasantly surprised when they told me their kitchen was still open. In fact, I believe it stays open til midnight! I took a seat at the bar and was immediately greeted with a smile and a glass of ice water. I ordered one of their delicious handmade pizzas and a porter beer. The combo was perfect! The meatball pizza had just the right amount of pesto drizzled on top and was just what the doc ordered. The atmosphere here at Brava is super chill, the bartenders are friendly and the food/drink selection is top notch!

I think this a cute spot. The food is pretty good and the service is better. I've been here twice now so I think I'm getting a pretty good grasp on the restaurant. There's a rotating selection of beers on tap and unfortunately last time nothing struck our fancy. This is essentially a tapas restaurant with pizzas. The calamari was very good, very fresh. We liked the boom boom shrimp. The prosciutto arugula pizza is good a lot of arugula. The caramelized onion and bacon pizza has too much bacon and the crust was too thin. I think what makes this place stand out is it's atmosphere. It is a good date spot.

The anchovies with bread butter and salt seasoning was very good together. I really enjoyed the cocktail with Armagnac and calvados. It's a rare one! The lamb chop was OK. Patata bravas was average. Overall a great experience, highly recommended. The waiter was super busy and we weren't really welcome and felt like a burden to them!

If I could give this restaurant 3.5 stars I would. Definitely poppin' for a Wednesday night in October, the host and wait staff were friendly. Sangria was a cup of Concord grape juice on ice with a splash of wine. Shrimp in garlic sauce tapas was delicious with bread. We ordered the arugula salad and sausage/mushroom pizza...hit the spot but nothing I would remember or speak of when talking about My trip to the Berkshires. If you are looking for adequate, Brava hits the mark

Can't say enough good things about this spot. This restaurant is located in the cutest town - Lenox, MA, where we were visiting for leisure. We stumbled upon Brava because we saw that they were dog friendly on the patio. The staff were so sweet and kind to our dog Winnie. We all had a delicious meal (the pesto on their pizza was unreal), and they have a large assortment of beers on tap. The ambiance is definitely casual and family friendly. I highly recommend paying this spot a visit!

Brava was great. I'll prob come back every time I'm in the berkshires even though there's countless other restaurants, Brave is that good. The staff was kind and super attentive. Our waiter pretty much followed us to our table when we were sat to give us water and let us know he'll be back in a few min to take our orders or answer any questions. I told him I wanted a lighter beer and he brought back a great pale ale from Maine beer company called Peeper. We got the bread and sea salt butter. The crust of the bread was very crispy and the inside super soft, it was delicious. The pizza was excellent with not too much pesto but enough to flavor it. My girlfriend got the gambas al ajillo, which she loved. Overall great food and great experience. Can't wait to come back!

Absolutely wonderful experience! We got there shortly after they opened and were seated right away. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and suggested cheeses for a beautiful cheese/ charcuterie plate. We also had the boom boom shrimp which I enjoyed! The wine and cheese recommendations were perfect. The cava was delicious. We would love to come back next time we are in Lenox. Ambiance was very nice as well.

Very comfortable atmosphere. They were super busy but still personable and patient. I had a Rio De Janeiro Mara. Very tasty! My husband had the Sancerre which never disappoints

Love this place - heading there soon ! Hope we can get in Last time went w 90+ yo parents, before that as couple ! craving their pizza and lamb chops!

Will return. A lovely restaurant with a few pockets of dining areas: very good food and service. Love their floors and color scheme. It feels tranquil during this time of the year, compares to summer months when it's always hectic. Chickpeas is wonderful - both texture and taste. Scan to pay is great!

Very rarely do you find a place which gets close to 5-stars with as many reviews ... now I see why. The food here is excellent and the beer and wine list is very creatively sourced. Another cool thing is that they are open on Monday, which many restaurants in the Berkshires are not. And they are open late ... until 10 or 10:30 p.m.! We had their pizza and it was everything others say it was. Our favourite was the one with Fontina, Prosciutto and Arugula. It was unique and very fresh testing. No tomato sauce on this one ... but we also had a plain cheese and tomato sauce and it was very good as well. Some of the beers they had on draft are hard to find, even in cans! Their wine selection was good ... and we are fussy wine drinkers. The atmosphere is great ... it feels upscale and cozy without seeming pretentious. The music and vibe are perfect and there was enough space between tables and bar seats where we felt comfortable. The prices are what you'd expect from one of the Berkshires' wealthiest towns. You pay around $20 for a pizza, depending on toppings. There is only one size pizza and it easily would feel 2 people, unless you were really hungry. I'd say it is around medium sized. The staff toggles between friendly and a bit prickly. Even the prickly ones are helpful, however. You can tell a lot of locals go here, as well as tourists. On a Monday night, it seemed like more locals and there was a good vibe and buzz without it being too empty and creepy or too crowded and loud. We will certainly come back here when staying in the area! The food is excellent and the vibe is awesome ... clean, uncluttered and warm. The only thing that would have been better is if they had their gas fireplace on. We can verify that this place earns its 4.75 stars. We give it 5!

The food was outstanding. We enjoyed every dish (there was also a pizza and some bread and butter that I forgot to photograph). The shrimp and the bruschetta were so good and the pizza crust was so nice. The service however was spotty. We had some great servers, but one was very busy with everyone else in the room and seemingly didn't notice us sitting there waiting to order for quite some time until we had to ask him if he was our server. The food was fantastic so I would go back and hope I didn't get that server again!

It's Lenox, it is pricey. But it is also good. I had the best tomato basil soup I've ever had here. My wife enjoyed the anchovies and we share a wonderful pizza. Service was great. Selection of wine and beer was good- but a bit costly. Enjoyed the dinner.

Good not great. 5-beer selection & bar vibe 3- Pizza - undercooked, meh cheese, didn't feel hand crafted. 5-Calamari 5-Service 5-Marinated anchovies (extra points for being on the menu)

The food was amazing! 5 star all the way. The 4 star is for the service. Our waitress was nice enough but we never learned her name or saw her enough to ask. We didn't get something we ordered and when she tried to correct it we got the wrong item. It really was a shame because the food the drinks, literally everything else was amazing! Loved the meatball pizza, Swiss chard, garlic shrimp, wings, brussel sprouts, chimichuri steak, traditional bruschetta, and bread pudding. I honestly believe there is nothing bad on the menu. Everything neighboring tables got looked amazing. I would go back if I had more time to spend in the area. Recommend!

Fantastic food (Shrimp, Fries, Steak). Awesome Bartenders. I would recommend this place very highly. Just go.

Brava was a little slice of heaven. I went there on the strength of Yelp reviews and my fellow Yelpers didn't disappoint. My wife and I shared several tapas and they were all delicious. We had the meatballs (don't waste the yummy pasta sauce - scoop it up!), boom boom shrimp (even better than the meatballs), and the lamb chop. I'm not a big lamb fan but this was exquisite - by far the best I have ever had! The fries were well seasoned and good too. We topped it off with peach bread pudding. It wasn't a big serving, but every tender morsel was savored and simply delicious. If you find yourself in Lenox, you owe it to yourself to stop here. Your tastebuds will be forever grateful!

What a great place! Sam is incredible she is so friendly and fun. Rachel is great too. The calamari and drinks were Incredible'

Great experience. Tapas and small plates were great for sharing. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff.

Had the bread and salted butter (great), anchovies (good), Brussels sprouts (great), steak, and the Brava pizza. We added meatballs to the Brava pizza and they were the smallest morsels, couldn't even tell there was meat. The pizza was not great at all. The bottle of rose we shared made it more palatable. Service was great; the waiter was attentive.

What can you say about a restaurant that does everything right. Try it; you won't be disappointed. A large dining area that packs in a hungry crowd with a festive feel of urban influence in the village.

Took a trip and found this place had small plates that were delicious!! Staff so friendly and helpful!!

Excellent Tapas place in lovely Lenox. No reservations but only a short wait for our party of five on a recent October evening. We shared ALOT of dishes -- so here goes: Bread w/ sea salt 10/10 - Wow - soft, hot and we reordered this one! Patatas Bravas 8/10 - Generous portion w/ spicy sauce. Swiss Chard 9/10 - The Black Garlic makes this dish. Boom Boom Shrimp - 10/10 - Got Two of these -- delish! Meatballs in Tomato Sauce 9/10 - Lots of flavor -- get these! Arugula Salad - 8/10 - love the dried apricots Shrimp with Garlic 8/10 - Get the Boom Boom instead Bruschetta with Mozzeralla - 8/10 - another winner All dishes looked and tasted amazing -- would recommend this place to anyone visiting the area (the locals already know). Didn't get to try the wine list as I was driving -- but next time!

Delicious! Loved everything about this cute tapas place in Lenox. Service was wonderful. Perfect ending to our day!!

Wonderful tapas type eatery with a fantastic wine menu. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and always willing to make a suggestion. In the summer it gets crowded quickly so plan accordingly.

Came here on a weekend night for a libation after an amazing day at Canyon Ranch. The place was pleasantly full considering the late hour. Several people at the bar. A few tables were taken. The place is small but had a great cozy atmosphere. The lighting was low and flattering. Music perfect volume; conversation was easily heard as well as the music. Service was attentive and not intrusive. My vodka dirty martini was perfect. The wine and beer selection is impressive. I would highly recommend this spot and hope to get back here on a future trip.

Love this place! Delicious food and great customer service. Definitely get the lamb chops. The pizzas looked great but we didn't go very hungry

We brought our kids here during a visit to the Berkshires over February vacation. The food was excellent and the service was friendly and fast. The restaurant is in a small old structure on a charming Main Street. I definitely recommend eating here if you're in town.

Service fair, food fair. There is an illusion that they are sensitive to food allergies/sensitivities by their labeling of GF, Veg, & V ... however they utilize butter in many dishes that normally would be expected to be prepared w/only oil. Learned this only after tasting and asking ( at which point I noticed the difference in labeling by Veg / V). As per our inquiry w/our kind & upbeat( although somewhat clueless) green haired waitress, they Pre make a lot of the dishes & hence can not cook to order ... for instance a shrimp dish w/garlic in only oil vs oil & butter ?! Seriously ?!?! I can not take such a restaurant seriously ~ might as well get fast food ... This place looked so promising but ultimately was Very disappointing .

Went here for dinner On a Friday night in mid-November. No reservations accepted, but no wait. Nice atmosphere... this restaurant was previously in a smaller location (we ate there 5 years ago on a weekend trip), and the new location is much more comfortable. Enormous wine and beer selection... but with high prices. We ordered a $39 bottle (one of the least expensive on the menu). They did offer wine by the glass starting at about $11/glass. Food was excellent. All tapas style, but as other reviewers have noted, good portions for small plates. Sirloin with Chimichurri was perfectly cooked. I loved the sauce, but it was a bit too spicy for my wife's taste (luckily we ordered it in the side). Also had a pizza with caramelized onion, bacon, crème fraiche. Very tasty! Finished off the evening with Marcona Almonds. All in all, we enjoyed the experience. Would recommend.

Recommended by a merchant at one of the fine shops in Lenox Massachusetts, Brava did not disappoint! While not a food snob, I do consider myself a foodie, and the casual excellent small plates at this restaurant were greatly enjoyed! Scallops and lamb chops were excellent; the Swiss chard and brussels sprouts savory and great accompaniments. I'm not a beer drinker, but there must be a hundred beers on the menu. I enjoyed a hard blueberry kombucha; there is an excellent cider on the menu that I've had in the past. In lieu of dessert, we had to to finish with a pizza. Couldn't decide between the many choices, several of which we were drawn to. Opted for the fennel salami, spicy cherry peppers... Really enjoyed dinner, heading down the street to the fire fly for music.

Incredible wine menu. Always well executed food. Upscale/fine dining without the pretentiousness.

I was very excited to try this place given the high rating but sadly nothing impressed me. Service was slow and inattentive. No water until I asked twice. I had Downey cider which was okay. Brussels sprouts: too sour for my taste. A little bit bland Truffle fries: fries were not well cooked or seasoned Chicken wings: I didn't realize today's sauce was buffalo, which I hate. I should have asked when I ordered it Patatas: not a fan at all. Sauce was weird. Potatoes were bland Calamari: the only tasty dish for my sad dinner This place was packed before 6pm. People seem to like it a lot. Personally, I did not enjoy the food or the service. I've had many better experiences elsewhere.

Yum! A Gem! Delicious meatballs for appetizer, authentic tasting sauce with flavor and loved my pizza! Delicious wine! Definitely will come again!

Excellent... Phenomenal atmosphere, great food, Fabulous wine selection and cocktail selection and the best staff in Lenox...

Ordered takeout from here Saturday night and I was not disappointed. We ordered four pizzas. The tomato with basil, caramelized onion with bacon, mushroom with thyme, and the sausage pizza. Everything was AMAZING and service was exceptional. I hope to eat here in person the next time we are in Lenox and try their tapas menu. I have a feeling it will be just as great as the pizzas. This place is a definite YES!

Mmmmmmmm...tapas... Nice atmosphere and great food. We sampled the meatballs, steak with chimichurri, and Patatas Brava. Followed up with the sausage pizza. All of the food was great. Came out a bit haphazardly but that is to be expected at a tapas restaurant. Nice bottle of wine and it added up to a really nice anniversary meal.

Perfect place to explore the wine list and munch on tapas. The porch is large and peaceful. The staff friendly. Can't wait to return.

Great people, great food, great drinks, great patio. Not 5-stars though: It started all well when we were waiting for a table on the patio. We ordered appetizers and drinks to the bistro table and were checked on by servers multiple times. When we were seated to the table on the patio right by the street (the one with the built-in benches) we had struggled getting servers' attention. I had to eventually stand up and hail one of them to get the check.

Bravo to Brava! The new location is fantastic and the food and service equally grand. Calamari fritti was crisp and delish, patatas bravas very tasty, sirloin in chimichurri sauce very well prepared, shrimp in garlic sauce was at it should be, with a very nice bottle of Cahors to make it all go down very easy.

Catalonia and Basque country meets US haute food in New England tavern?! Yes please! We had to fight the urge to return to Brava for all our meals during our recent Lennox/Berkshires getaway. The food, drink selection, and service was phenomenal. There are many locals and regulars and it's easy to see why. Great places garner loyalty and following. Atmosphere: quaint and homey Tavern vibe. Part New England Tavern and part Southern European hole in the wall. I love it. There's no a whole lot of room so if you have a party over 2-4 people you'd best come early or late. Drink: legit Spanish wines from basque whites and reds to priorat, extensive beer menu with hard to find and choice European and USA craft beers, massive wine list. As they say when handing you the menu: two pages of food, three of beer and five of wine! Food: great though succinct two pages of choices. One of the best cheese plates with New England and euro cheeses, raw and pasteurized, with quality and well paired accoutrements. Fried chick peas are a must. Shishito peppers perfectly blistered and salted. Fresh food all around. Nothing was short of great. Prices: Things can be middle of the road or expensive depending on your tastes here. Appropriate cost to benefit ratio if you ask me. Service: on point and attentive with personalized feel. The people enjoy working here and take pride in their restaurant and it shows. Got to try a few different beers and happy to hear opinions of pairings and flavors in foods without feeling patronized. Absolutely will be back!

A wonderful spot before a Tanglewood concert . We tried 5 tapas ~ our favorite were the patatas Bravas I could have eaten more . Such an amazing sauce over them .Chick peas were spicy and crunchy ... wings were a honey mustard that evening. Bang bang shrimp were good too ~ lamb chops with mint..... a wee bit over cooked, Service was excellent and prompt for such a crazy busy night . Would go back next time we are in the area

Great wine, beer, cocktail selection. We just came for drinks and dessert but the staff was very kind to us. I ate here years ago and the food was great. Everyone's food looked delicious this time as well.

Wonderful atmosphere, service and food! Always a positive experience and warm welcomes!