Bravo! Italian Kitchen

I enjoyed my visit here. The food was decently good and the pasta came out warm and comforting. I also tried their calamari and that ended up being my favorite part of the meal because it was crispy and really well seasoned. The restaurant itself has a nice atmosphere at night and the service was friendly from start to finish. I’d come back again to try a few more dishes.

I hate to leave negative reviews, but WOW what a mess of an experience that deserves one star. We are in town for the holidays & knew ahead of time we needed a place to have dinner on Christmas. I found this spot & called ahead a week in advanced to make a reservation. Our reservation was for 5pm & the resturant said it was open until 9pm. Upon arrival the resturant was busy which is understandable due to it being a holiday however the experience went down hill very fast. Food wise it took well over an hour to get our food. They had customers food sitting under the heat lamp for almost an hour, we saw a piece of what looked like fish barely under the lamp and it Sat there for 45 mins before being served to the person. When we finally received our food almost all of our dishes were cold. Some of the dishes they were serving to people in the resturant and to go orders weren't even where they were being kept warm, they were literally sitting on the desk/counter. The steaks two people in our party ordered were not cooked properly, one wasn't cooked enough and the other was overcooked. The chicken in one of our dishes also wasn't 100% cooked all the way. Seeing as how almost nothing was open to being with and how late it had gotten, we just dealt with it. There were a ton of upset customers and not just us. They were telling TONS of people they were running out of almost everything and even when we left there were a lot of guests waiting to be seated & the manager was telling them he couldnt guarantee they were going to get food at all, there was still two hours until they were supposed to close. Part of why we felt like the service was so bad and they ran out of so many things was also because they were filling online to go orders and it seemed like they were concentrating on those orders first before the guests already seated. I felt bad for the servers working as everything seemed to be very poorly managed. Huge disappointment as we were looking forward to eating here, but sadly we all just left upset.

I ordered the New York strip but requested the fettuccine Alfredo with Spinach as my side instead of mashed potatoes. It was good although the steak was under seasoned. My wife ordered the lobster bisque which was, surprisingly, over seasoned. That said these were only slight flaws. Overall the food was good, and our waitress was great. She was very accommodating. It was not very busy for a Saturday at 5:30 but that's ok for us.

Bad food and value. The shrimp appetizer was mushy and lacking a lot of sauce. Also they gave 12 mini shrimp. For the price of $20, you would expect more or higher quality. The lobster and shrimp scampi was tasteless. It had no salt, and also there were exactly 3 really small pieces of lobster and 6 mini shrimp. For $40, I would expect a little more seafood. They take you out by loading it with chunks of tomatoes that could look like seafood. Also look at the portion! This was a small to go box and they barely filled that a third of the way! The bread pudding was bad. They actually served the ice cream as just a melted pool of cream. It was literal soup served on the side. Definitely avoid this place if you want good food - this is not it.

Bravo! Seemed be a very clean expansive restaurant. There were lots of tables & booths, including tables in private curtained off areas. We were spaced far enough from the next table & it was a fairly quiet restaurant. Our waiter, Joey, was very nice & our food came out in a timely fashion. I had a starter because I'm not a big eater. I had the chicken, spinach, green onion flat bread. It was delicious.

Came to have lunch here with my family. We're from out of town. The italian restaurant from across the way actually sent us here. Our waitress had ugly long nails!!! I work in the food industry as well. I have never worn my nails as long as hers. It was very gross. I would have asked for an other waitress, however she was the ONLY one working that night. She also wasn't very attentive. Then again, she was the only waitress on duty so... I believe the manager brought my meal to my table, an older white man. Very nice. The food was decent. Service could have been better. The waitress needs to get rid of her long fake nails. Not very sanitary.

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. The host was inattentive and unfriendly. I didn’t feel welcomed. She left my menu on a table and left me there. The veal was rubbery and overcooked. I feel like I didn’t get what I paid for. It was edible at best. The atmosphere is very nice, but the contents of the package lack some work. Bread and oil were great!

Had a nice dinner at Bravo. We started with the artichoke dip and bread. Italian margaritas. Kimberly was our fantastic server. My wife had the the chicken marsala and I had the chicken parmesean. The food and service were very good. The ambiance was upbeat. Highly recommended

Six of us came on a Friday @ 5 pm for Happy Hour which is typically served only in the bar area and patio. The hostess had to get permission for us to sit in these areas because there was only 1 bar tender. It was a warm day and the place was pretty busy. So I have to wonder 2 things: 1) why would there be only 1 bar tender on a Friday @ 5 pm? and 2) why would you even consider turning away people who want to spend any amount of money??? So my group was happy to be seated in the restaurant and not make a fuss -- but then a smart manager decided to give us 'special dispensation on a one-time basis) to order from the Happy Hour menu from our table -- SCORE 1 point for that manager!! Our server was a young woman who was very sweet and accommodating. We all ordered drinks (they were slow to arrive) and the white wine was not quite chilled enough but we were happy to be served at all. The food items were good - not great but good. One person ordered a pizza (not off the HH menu) and it was only cheese but he did not care for it so he decided to take it home for the grand kids to snack on later. I got the Bravo burger and fries. The burger was plain - no lettuce or tomato or condiments. Our server never came back to ask if we wanted a second cocktail. We got our checks, paid, and left happy anyway. We'll try again - not on a Friday? Still 4 stars is fair.

Hostess in serious need of training. Server warned us there would be kitchen delays due to large Friday night parties...but she should've asked if we wanted to cancel our wine order when she realized that the bar had gotten backed up, too. Or better yet - just take them off the bill when you realize you're bringing them to the table after all meals are finished. Meatballs with ricotta were good; would order again but didn't stay for dessert... We just wanted to get out of there.

Here for Christmas Dinner. Italian food is good anytime. Having reservations was good, they were busy but we were seated almost immediately. Lots of options to choose from we settled in with the Spaghetti Bolognese and Italian wedding soup and Pasta Bravo with Lobster Bisque. Wedding soup had good flavor while the bisque was rich & creamy. The bread that came out was nice and hot. The Bolognese sauce was good, with a mild flavor. The Pasta Bravo was flavorful. It had a thick vodka sauce, the chicken was most likely breast. It would have been dry without the sauce. For dessert we split the warm chocolate cake. A small piece topped with vanilla bean gelato. This hit the spot. The service was slow - probably because the place was packed with holiday diners avoiding home cooking. The meal was good and prices reasonable.

I almost never go to chain restaurants & this place is why. Haven't been here in 3-5 years, but I could have written an almost identical review then: The bartender was charming, helpful & knows his stuff as a self-professed lover of bourbon, he made a killer old fashioned (skip the menu version, go for his). The artichoke/spinach dip was good, the bread was good too. But the calamari was TERRIBLE. How is it both under done on the outside (white batter, not crisp) yet also over done on the inside (rubber)? The entire dish was cold & the arrabbiatta sauce had no spice at all, the lemon aiol tasted only of mayo. I couldn't do it. But then, the restroom... the room stank, the floor was sticky, the trash was piled up. It was enough that I will definitely not go back for 3-5 years, unless it's for a drink alone.

Excellent food. Great environment. Professional service. Food was hot, fresh with authentic Italian flavor. Eclectic menu. Upscale pricing to match the scene and location.

This used to be one of our favorite places to eat but now it's definitely not worth the price you pay for the quality of food. The restaurant was dirty, they were out of straws. The waitress kept saying bread was in the oven and after we finished eating we asked about it again and she said they were all out of bread. One plate was forgotten and Alfredo pasta came out dry and needed a side of sauce. Caesar salad was pretty sad also. Disappointing for sure as this use to be a great restaurant.

I've always loved the food and atmosphere at Bravo. But this time we came for a friends birthday. We were seated at a booth which was different than the tables. The tables had nice clean white table cloths on them BUT the booth tables were old and worn - not nice at all which were depressing. We each had a drink before dinner and my Cosmo was pretty good. Then we got a cup of their Lobster bisque which was very good. The bread basket only had 3 rolls for the dipping sauce. I ordered the Shrimp Scampi w pasta. My friend ordered something called Pasta Woozie? I expected that wonderful garlic flavor to make the pasta go Wow with the shrimp but it was bland. Not flavorful at all like you'd expect of Shrimp Scampi. The pasta Woozie seemed ok. We finished w the Tiramisu for desert which was good. I found the meal to be Mehhh compared to other times I'd been there. Hopefully it was just an off night w the Pasta Scampi pasta but I don't believe I'll order it again. I really believe all tables should have table cloths or get nicer tables for the booths.

Amazingly similar to the cheesecake factory. Servers are second to none and the food was simply divine.

Service was quick and friendly. Calamari wasn't bad, but was positively broiling when it came out. Pasta Bravo was amazing - nice and saucy, but would've liked to see more mushrooms.

I just have to commend the staff for making my families and my experience for Thanksgiving absolutely fantastic. Our server, Teryn, was amazing. Even though she was incredibly busy, she kept her cool and was supper attentive to our needs. Even when the kitchen became backed up, she was always checking on our food and very apologetic for the time it took. Which for a busy holiday, is quite understandable and acceptable. The food was very good and cooked just to our liking. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant and especially Teryn. She is a great server. I was in the food service industry for 22 years, and she is one of the best. 10 out of 5 stars.

I came here for an early dinner, and of course it's that time of year when it gets dark pretty early. I have to say the outside is pretty dark and given that some of the places nearby had closed I was a bit concerned it was gone too! We get the calamari appetizer which was delicious and just the right amount of crispy. It was a nice sized plate for an appetizer. I also ordered the shrimp fra diavolo. There were a good amount of red pepper flakes in it to bring the heat, definitely not for the feint of heart! The pasta was perfectly done. I was a bit disappointed at the amount of shrimp in the dish, it was pretty overwhelmed by the pasta, thus one less star. It was quite good though. The tiramisu dessert was also excellent and all for a pretty reasonable price for a somewhat fancy dinner. Our server was excellent. Checking on us frequently, refilling the water glasses and happy to give us recommendations. She knew the menu very well and had good recommendations based on our questions and preferences.

This place is currently having kitchen problems. Do NOT go here as their menu is VERY limited. We called at 4:00pm and they said they were open. BUT they didn't tell us that the menu was limited. We Uber and we were looking forward to eating here. Then we had to call an Uber to take us somewhere else...not good. Just close until you can serve your guests correctly.

Dirty. Hair in food . Manager clueless. Very few people there and I can see why. Manager denied they were closed down by city last year due to roach infestation when I pointed out how dirty it was. I realize it's hard to get good people to work for what are low wages, but there needs to be an adult in the room.

Three years ago I swore I would never go back to Bravo Italian Kitchen. Well I broke down and decided to give it another try. No change! Seats in the booth are still torn. Tables haven't been cleaned in who knows how long. Greasy, sticky and damp. I ordered a simple spaghetti and meat balls dish but asked to change the sauce to a meat sauce. I wasn't informed that there was an additional charge for this. When the meal arrived it was the wrong dish. No problem, stuff happens. When I got the bill it had an extra charge for $4.95. When I asked the waitperson why, she said it was for the meat sauce. Are you kidding me??? Next time I go to Bravo Italian Kitchen will be on the 12th of never! They give a bad name to Italian restaurants.

Went early last night - bad service ( took one hour after order for food presentation ), bad food (fish order overcooked to cardboard consistency), and cold food from sitting a long time before serving. Really a shame - this is used to be a consistently good regular restaurant. Had decided to give this place a second chance after a similar experience, same result.

3.5/5 stars to be clear When we first arrived the hostess greeted us rather stiffly, but she was courteous. After being seated we were brought water and our order was taken. The calamari appetizer was a little overcooked and bland, but the sauce and breading were delicious. The kids' pizzas were very good, and the "best pasta" was pretty good. My chicken marsala was also good, but it was actually outshined by the sides (mashed potatoes and asparagus), go figure. Unfortunately the adult entres were finished about 10 minutes before the pizzas so me and my husband's food was barely warm while our children's pizzas were piping hot. The vanilla bean Gelato was also yummy, though nearly half melted when we got it. Our waitress was very friendly and professional. She was busy but did a great job. All in all we enjoyed our experience and would return.

Went Sunday late afternoon. Restaurant was empty. The floor was dirty and earlier spills hadn't been cleaned up. Waitstaff was puzzled about our concerns and our waiter had not appeared. Told front desk we were leaving and staff just said "OK ". Unusually poor experience and may not return.

I had never been here before yesterday I went..listen I had the pasta bravo very good night enough of a portion for 20$ honestly I was expecting a big portion from what I've heard it was me and another person so...we ordered an app and our entries 2 teas...and he ordered a very small lobster I left feeling hungry...bread was yummy but really for 50$ olive garden would of been better cause the bill was 90 plus $ I will not come back I feel ripped off the waitress was amazing and it was a nice place but my arm and legg ain't the same after the bill ridiculous

Waitress argued that I ordered linguini vs. The spiral pasta I requested. She had an attitude about party of 4 requesting more bread and oil. We are buying our food so if there is an upcharge no problem. Our meal for flavor was very bland. We will not be back.

I've ordered take out from here twice in the last few months and they haven't given me the complete order either time. First time I picked up and caught it before leaving. Tonight, my husband picked up and didn't check the order. Got home from work and found they didn't give me the side salad for my entree that I paid $7 to add! There were even instructions asking for the dressing on the side. I had even paid a tip ahead of time and they cannot even check the order. Not coming here again.

I usually go to Bravo every Thursday, and the get the same thing; a Caesar and a spaghetti. Despite usually picking through and finding brown lettuce, the service is usually fine. I understand it's slow during 1-2pm but seeing my server chatting with other workers in a booth while they have tables, and making direct eye contact is absurd. Being a manager in food service in ABQ, this would never occur in my restaurant. Very disappointed.

Horrible Italian restaurant in Albuquerque.! To -Go--- Forgot desert. The pasta was dry and stuck together... They forgot to include desert that we ordered. The extra shrimp $8.00 included7 small pre-frozen shrimp. Very sad!!! Extra chicken was small and dry! There are too many good Italian restaurants in Albuquerque to even consider eating at Bravo Italian Kitchen!!!!! Bad!!!!

I have to say when it comes to quality of service Lindsay went above and beyond !!! Thank you .

Bravo has been my favorite Italian restaurant for awhile now, but the last time I went, they didn't give us our bread until our meal got there. Then I ordered a Caesar salad and the portion size was so small, and they didn't give me any croutons. The Caesar salad has always been my favorite part of the meal but I was very disappointed that last time. This has made me not even want to go now because of my last experience.

I love the food, but the last few times I've gotten take out via pick up or delivery I haven't received focaccia bread. Hard to justify buying a $17 dinner salad when you don't even get that. There's no where to even ask for it on the apps. An option should be added for this unless it's no longer offered. On top of that this side salad is the size of a side. Not impressed.

Bravo is the spot we always go to for our celebrations - whether it's a big achievement, a birthday, or an every day family meal. Thank you for being Our Spot for years, and a special shout out to Katlyne for always being helpful, patient, and thorough. Our faves: shrimp napoli, pasta woozie, spaghetti bolognese, NY strip, butter berry cake (we miss it!)

First, the wait staff was perfect and that was all. They ran out of breaded chicken for Chicken Parm , probably frozen. The Calamari was about half an order from last year. My shrimp scampi was just a mess of spaghetti in oil and the shrimp (6) looked like they were just tossed in at the last minute from a Costco bag. Not sauteed, no garlic, and no butter. The Coustini was stale and coated with oil, not butter and inedible. Looked like two bread sticks cut in half yesterday. I, my wife and I, have been patrons for over 10 years but no more. I don't care if the place folded because it will save some unsuspecting diner the same lousy food we received. Last, the ONLY Italian restaurant I have ever been to that does not have canollis.

I had Salmon Salad and salmon was raw and salad was brown and old! Got Diarrhea later on and was regretting ever going to Brovo!

Couldn't stay since there was a 45 minute wait Hostess was friendly and apologetic for the long delay

Sean, the manager is great. His staff is wonderful and the food was phenomenal. My kids and I love coming here.

I have been coming here for years and always loved it. This time I ordered veal parazoan which I have always loved but this time was different. I don't know if there was a change of ownership or what but the food was terrible and I ended up throwing it out. The veal was so tough that it was hard even cutting it up with a sharp knife. They must have cooked it hours before and let it setting around before they warmed it up. How could a formally great restaurant for years suddenly serve such bad food? I would enjoy reading other reports on this restaurant.

The fried ravioli was AMAZING! The bartender was great, but we did have to wait on refills. It seemed like she knew the other people she was waiting on so she kinda stood with her back to us until they told her we needed her a couple times. The Alfredo was ehhh... different taste, but the chicken was delicious! I think I'd give it one more try

So the place is nice inside. I like the atmosphere here but seems like they don't have enough staff. Was not overly full but OMG waitress seems to have forgotten us. Looks very clean and comfortable. Menu looks like it had great food. I'm leaning towards the spaghetti! Service was not great so that took away from the experience. Food is great so that is a plus. I did go for spaghetti with meatballs and it was very good Had to ask constantly for refills, then need to get better

Love this place. Bartender helpful in suggesting cocktails. Went for lunch and shared a few items. Portions a nice size, prices fair.

Okay so I'm out here with my family for mother's day and yeah I'm not comming back. The waitress was super nice and the calamari was amazing but that's it. Our table waited an hour for both our apitizers and main courses. I know my family enjoyed ther food but my filet mignon was dry, flavorless and underwhelming. The asparagus and mashed potatoes had noseason and showed up a little cold. I'm sorry yall seem like nice people but damn.

Mediocre food but great ambience. Fulisha was the worst server. We asked for a bottle of wine and water with lemon and she told us she needed to write it down so she'd remember. About 15 minutes before we get our drinks. We place our order and another 10 minutes she asks if we're ready to order. I really wasn't that hungry for two lunches. LOL

I was in Albuquerque passing through on my journey on Route 66. I drove for 12 hours, got tired, checked into a hotel and all I wanted was to eat Italian food and go to bed. I liked this place in dordash and I made an order, 2 pastas and a salad. While I was waiting , I read reviews and was terrified ! I was scared and even wanted to cancel the order. It's a good thing I didn't manage to cancel it already. It was the best pasta in my 1.5 years in the USA. Guys, you make delicious food - don't be surprised that envious people write bad reviews about you! You are on the right track ! I wish you success !

The service is always top notch, We are seated in a reasonably timely with our reservation. We The food is served in a timely matter also. They still have the best food in the uptown area. It is one of my very favorite restaurants.

The bread was really good to start off, the atmosphere was great! Food was so-so, if I'm being brutally honest Olive Garden has more options for about the same price and you get complimentary soup or salad with OG. We probably won't frequent this place

Our visit to Bravo Italian Kitchen was very enjoyable - the food was good, the service (server: Tiana) excellent, and the ambiance very relaxing. The Italian margarita had a pleasant citrus taste without being too strong, the calamari appetizer was crunchy and chewy, and the lobster bisque was first class. Finally, the eggplant parmesan, my favorite Italian dish, had just the right crunchy coating, soft interior, and cheesy tomato flavoring. We'll be back!

Service was great. Friendly bar staff, attentive, and helpful. Very impressive in that regard. Sketti and meatballs were a solid -10. The marinara was revoltingly sweet. Guys, please don't add sugar to your marinara--use carrots. Most people can taste processed sugar, and that's ALL you can taste here. The meatballs? I'd say they aren't grandma's meatballs, but they're so old and dry, these may just be grandma'a meatballs. Worst part? Reheated, DRY, crunchy spaghetti noodles. This should be an easy one, as the place isn't busy. The bar staff is great, but a basic Italian staple they cannot deliver on.

I've had better food at Dion's. I should have stuck with Joe's Pasta House but since I'm usually around Uptown, I thought I'd stop by. Horrible food. Forgetful service. Overpriced for the disgusting food I received. I'll stick with what I know from now on.

The service was great but the food was left to be desired. The mashed potatoes that came with the chicken Marsala tasted like boxed potatoes. The chicken was really dry and there was not enough sauce. They also "ran out of bread". We were there for a Sunday family dinner. We will choose another place next time.

Food was very mid. Lasagna wasn't super flavorful but still decent. Service was also mid, the waitress kept walking away before we could ask questions. But the food came out fast. Overall, meh

My husband and I went there for lunch today and got good food but terrible service. We got seated outside and were forgotten for about 15/20 minutes outside. We placed our drinks and appetizers but our server Kimberly never came back out to get our entree order. When we were almost done with our appetizers she stopped but and asked if we needed anything else and we asked if we could place our food order. She told us three times she would be back with bread for the table and never did. After we were completely done eating we waited 20 minutes for Kimberly to bring us our checks. When I went to the bathroom all the girls were laughing and on their phones by the bar including Kimberly as we were waiting to check out. When we finally paid and were leaving all the staff at the host stands were on their phone and didn't even acknowledge us. As someone who managed a restaurant in Abq this was very disappointing to see from a staff. I understand the staff is young but for the price of items on the menu I would expect the staff to be more well trained and know what guest checks are when the restaurant is slow.

Had reservations for a party of 8 at 6:00 pm. We waited a good 10 minutes before we were acknowledged. A party of 4 in front of us had been waiting longer before we walked in. Behind us entered two separate parties of 2. All were seated before us and did not have reservations. We were not seated until 6:40. We were told it would be 3 minutes for them to get our table ready. Took 15. Restaurant was not that busy. They put us in a room that made us feel like outcasts rather than in the main dining room that would have been able to accommodate us since we only needed two tables put together like it was in the room we were sat in. Service was not good. Waitress was training another employee and when she brought drinks, she stood at the end of the long table that seated 8 and had us pass all the drinks down the table. Lemonade tasted like water with a lemon squeezed into it. Food was mediocre. Beef/pork meatballs were pink inside and lukewarm. Food was not hot although the plates, we were told, were hot and to be careful. All the hot entrees were served while I had to wait for my chopped entree salad. My husband said he was glad we went out because he needs a reminder every 3-6 months as to why we cook and eat at home.

First time visitor and last time customer! The food, for the price was, mediocre at best. The service was likely the worst I've experienced in quite awhile. Had to ask for refill's on water and still didn't get it in a timely manner. Ordered an appetizer, never got it. Our food sat under the lights on the service counter for well over 10 minutes before it was delivered to the table. The staff did not clear the dirty tables around us, instead they used one particular table to set all the dirty dishes on. Mind you, there were only 5 tables to serve at 4pm, the rest of the restaurant was empty.

In town for work. Sat at the bar on a Sunday night. Bar tender was nice and attentive. Made a great Old Fashion. For dinner I had the Salmon. It was average. The sauce and vegetables were flavorful but the salmon was blah.

Went there Sunday. Place was not busy. The service was supper slow. Waited over an hour for our food, other people that had arrived after us were being served and we questioned it only after another table that arrived after us was served before us also. Food was very bad fettuccine Alfredo was very dry the diavlo pasta was super over cooked. Shrimp scampi had no taste. Sad to see how its become. Used to be our favorite place. Oh and a side note here the hostess has terrible attitude, she really hates her job.