Howard P.
Yelp
Despite having eaten next door at the (frequently renamed) Vietnamese establishment currently known as Alo Asian Kitchen a dozen times, I had never actually tried Bricco until the other day. We arrived around 8 PM, and the music inside was absurdly loud (so much so that we opted to sit on the patio). The patio was much quieter, but on this January evening, it was definitely chilly, even with several propane heaters scattered about. I will admit that this was an unusually cold California night, so I imagine it's more comfortable on a typical evening. Still, we ended up fetching light jackets from the car to stay warm.
Our server was friendly and attentive, and we ordered the Margherita pizza and the linguine with shrimp. The pizza was a fair size, with high-quality ingredients and an excellent cooking technique. That said, I still find it hard to justify pizzas being nearly $30 these days (it felt a bit pricey). The linguine was excellent. The shrimp were a good size, not the tiny ones you sometimes see, and there were enough of them to feel satisfying, though I wouldn't have minded a slightly larger portion since we were sharing it.
To finish, we tried the tiramisu, and it was perfect. Clearly made in-house (we confirmed with our server), it was rich, flavorful, and far superior to the pre-made versions some restaurants pass off as homemade.
Overall, while the loud music and chilly patio took away from the ambiance, the quality of the food and service made for a nice dining experience.