Brio Italian Grille

I’ll start by letting you all know a little story-we ate at a high end steakhouse last evening, a place you would expect to receive impeccable service simply based on the location, atmosphere, menu and cost. We spent $425 for 2 for dinner- and we received better service at Brio hands down! Our waitress Cynthia was attentive, engaging, accurate and offered us all the suggestions and specials Brio had to offer. she checked on us often and made sure our meals were just as we asked. She is quite good at her craft! Serving in the food industry is an art and indeed a skill set not everyone possesses! The food was served on time, it was hot and looked appealing. The taste was fresh and flavorful and they had a nice selection of dishes. Prices were reasonable. Dinner for 2 with wine and dessert $120. The restaurant was clean and bright and the staff were all working and busy taking care of their customers. It was quite an enjoyable dining experience greatly enhanced by our waitress. Do yourself a favor and give them a try - ask for Cynthia !

Wow! I haven’t even paid for my meal yet and said I have to do a review! The ambiance of this place was breath taking. This is an Italian restaurant with a Tuscan vibe. The service was quick and each staff member was pleasant and welcoming. When I visit Florida this will definitely be a place I return to. The calamari was fresh and the sauces amazing I preferred the marinara which did not give me acid reflux. The flat bread was paper thin and crispy and it was delicious I had the sausage peppers ricotta flatbread. And for my drink a Sangria it was refreshing which I was looking for. Will probably return before I head back home to NYC. And you get complimentary fresh warm bread

Wife and I had an early dinner at Brio and the food and service were impeccable. Our server, Maggie, was prompt and courteous. The food had a nice presentation and the dish size was plenty. We will definitely return in a near future.

What an awful experience. It was not busy when we went in today, our friends wanted to dine here and were excited to find a brio after one near them closed. I can 100% say we won’t be back. It was Cold as hell, the heat apparently wasn’t working… I also think I’d like to have known the heat wasn’t working before we sat down, as a courtesy and the option to leave. Our server was terrible. She was a little rude…. Very distracted she was never anywhere I feel like she should have been. When we sat down, it was maybe 15 mins before anybody even came to our table. Food service was painfully slow. And our meals sat at the counter and she wasn’t anywhere to be found so somebody else brought out meals. The food wasn’t terrible, but it wasnt great, and with the service and lack of heat it was really a terrible experience that we won’t be returning.

The food was very good and the service was excellent. Our waitress, Cynthia, was attentive, quick and gracious. However, the bathroom had no heat and no hot water and the WiFi was not working. To write this review we had to leave the restaurant to get cell service. Highly recommend the shrimp and eggplant appetizer and the gorgonzola steak salad.

Cynthia was so helpful with choosing our appetizers and meals as we haven’t been here before. The food was delicious and service was excellent! The restaurant was a little chilly though. Otherwise super happy with our visit and will be back for brunch!

We had an amazing experience here, thanks to Cynthia! She was welcoming from the moment we arrived, very attentive, and made us feel genuinely taken care of. She checked on us at the perfect times, offered great recommendations, and brought such positive energy. The food was delicious and the service made it even better. Thank you, Cynthia, for making our visit special! We will definitely be coming back.

I had the pleasure of dining at Brio Tuscan Grill in Freehold, NJ, and I have to give a huge shoutout to our server, Angelo. From the moment we sat down, he made us feel like VIPs. We started with the shrimp and eggplant appetizer, which was incredible, and for our main courses, I went with the Pasta alla Vodka and Pasta Brio—both were absolutely delicious. But the highlight of the meal was definitely Angelo’s recommendation of the caramel mascarpone dessert. It was a perfect end to an amazing meal, and honestly, I’m still thinking about it! Angelo’s attentiveness, friendliness, and genuine care made the evening unforgettable. If you’re lucky enough to have him as your server, you're in for a real treat!

Went to brio @ freehold on a Tuesday. Entered restaurant had to wait for an extended time period for a person to greet and sit is. The place was empty and we asked our waitress why and she stated no one has been here all day due to the weather, however we noticed both of us were extremely cold and when we finished the meal we asked the waitress why it was so cold and were told the restaurant had no heat. They should have told us when we say but did not say a word. The service was ok but not up to their normal par, food was was ok .

We have actually been here several times and each time we drive here for the restaurant. The food is usually very good and we've never had a bad dish. My favorite is the Strawberry balsamic chicken salad or Chicken Milanese & my husband it's the Pasta Brio or sausage Rigatoni! Love that they bring out the warm bread and never a wait. The setting is very cozy & staff usually attentive.

Came here for a random lunch date with my hubs. We walk in and literally no one was here. Maybe like 5 customers. So with that being said, there was no hostess at the front. We stood there waiting to be seated. A waitress saw us and didn't do anything. When we were about to leave a gentleman came. I asked if we could be seated outside, and he was all for it. Food was mediocre. App - we got the bruschetta sampler. It was ok. There was one with steak that was so salty I couldn't eat it. Lunch - hubs got the spaghetti bolognese. It was ok. I got pasta brio which was ok. Our waitress was not attentive. Only saw her when we ordered, got our food, and got our check. Overall we were kind of disappointed.

It was very cold out so when we walked in the restaurant we thought it was chilly in there because of that. Come to find out there was a problem with the heat and it was like that for a month. 1 month. Thats just ridiculous. The ladies room was like a freezer and the sink had no hot water. Other than that the food and service was good.

The first thing I noticed was that the restaurant was a little too cold since the ceiling is so high and there weren't many people. We were seated promptly and ordered the chicken milanese and the Gorgonzola cream campanelle. The chicken was yummy, but I was expecting there to be more chicken and not as much pasta. Also, the cheese on the chicken was weird and rubbery. The Gorgonzola pasta was pretty good and very strong, so I wouldn't recommend it if you're not into strong cheeses. Overall, the portion sizes were good, but we really only thought it was a good meal with our $20 off coupon.

nice atmosphere very nice host. excellent, Waitress food was good. It was Saturday dinner time. Absolutely no wait. Shut on the patio. Perfect day. Will definitely come back.

FREEHOLD: Brie went to Brio! Brio Italian Grille is located in an exterior building of the Freehold Raceway Mall and the beautiful outdoor terrace is dog friendly! Brio serves up fresh, upscale, Italian cuisine with a Tuscan twist. We loved the carpaccio, margherita flatbread, and spaghetti pomodoro. The complimentary bread basket is baked to perfection and the wine, beer, and cocktail list is really nice too. Happy Hour is every weekday from 3-7pm with excellent appetizers and drink specials. The terrace is heated, but call before you go to make sure they are serving outside. Christine is a fabulous server and accommodated our need to move quickly to make a reservation we had inside the mall.

Attended a private party recently. Food was good to very good. One person to attend to the needs of about 18 made it a bit difficult for her, but she's obviously a trooper and not only can you not fault her, but she was terrific. Christine. Smiled the whole way through no matter what. Brio is lucky to have her.

The restaurant is good. This review is on the catering. I ordered for 10 the chicken lemone and when I got home and opened the tray there was enough for maybe 4 people... luckily I had other foods. When you order this dish in the restaurant they give you 3 pieces of chicken. In the tray was small 10 very thinly sliced of chicken.. shame on Brio.. would never order from them for a party

I love that this restaurant is by the mall. The food is good and the atmosphere is celebratory. It's nice enough for a birthday or other occasion. There are tablecloths and dim lighting. It's not your pizzeria Italian restaurant. I knew my family would be hungry after Black Friday shopping so I booked a reservation here. We all welcomed the Christmas season with our shopping and then finished off the day with a nice festive family dinner here. I ordered the rigatoni with red pepper sauce- it was so good! The rigatoni was perfectly dente and the sauce is so good! We also ordered the truffle bread for the table. The bread came out buttery hot, full of flavor. It came with ricotta cheese to spread. I'd order this and the rigatoni again. However, I think because we ordered the truffle bread, we did not get the house bread. The prices are high, probably because it's by the mall.

We had a private party here with approx 20 people and we couldn't haven't been happier with the food, service, and overall experience. The waitstaff was the best I've ever experienced for a party of this type. We did the prefix menu and all fm our guests complimented how good the food was.

After a very long day of traveling and airport time, a friend suggested we stop and try out this cute new restaurant. We were able to be seated quickly and placed our appetizer & dinner orders as soon as we all made our decisions. The wait staff was prompt in getting our drink refills and the orders over to the table. The only things that could've been better was that we had to get up to grab our own appetizer plates from a table that was close-by and we had to ask for the 2nd to-go box more than once. Other than that, everything tasted great, looked fabulous and we enjoyed our first time dining there.

Brio used to be my go to spot for dinner after spending a day at Freehold Mall. However, after covid, it has been a while since I went there. I decided to eat here again while in the area with family. I remember the days when brio served these triangular shaped flatbread pieces in their complimentary bread basket, and was super disappointed when all we received was a lump of very very hard that was barely edible. I was really hoping appetizers and entrees would be better, but unfortunately that was not the case. Everything we ordered was just way to salty to enjoy. For appetizers, we ordered the bruschetta trio and it was definitely not as good as before. The beef one was probably the saltiest. I did enjoy the ricotta cheese and tomato one a little more. The ricotta cheese cut the saltiness of the tomato and was a good pairing. Although without the ricotta cheese, the tomato was also super salty. The best one was probably the red pepper one. I ordered the Gorgonzola Cream Campanelle. The Gorgonzola cheese overpowered all the other flavors in the dish, so all you tasted was Gorgonzola. On the menu it said the dish included asparagus but when the meal arrived all I got was a few slightly brown dry sticks that resembled twigs. The lobster bisque was extremely salty. Again the taste of salt overpowered all other flavors. The best dish was probably the pasta brio. It was still salty, just not as salty as the other ones. the sauce was light and creamy and paired well with the other things in the dish. Service was pretty good. Our server was polite, stopped by often enough to ask if we needed anything, but not too often that your meal felt disrupted. Unfortunately, food was just way too salty to be enjoyed. We probably won't be back again.

Shopping mall Italian in a Vegas channeling Disney envelope that delivers busy atmospherics and egregiously bespoke pricing. This environment leaves me to wonder why we settled at the mall instead of venturing into Freehold for a far more authentic experience. Since I'm never a fan of forty dollar pasta, going for the filet seemed like a better option... and I was right. The flesh was prepared expertly and the service was attentive bordering on fussy. However, the place is bright enough to require sunglasses and I fully expected Peter Lemongello's rendition of "It's a Small World" at any moment. My gold toothed nonna warned me about places like this. But what the hell, four stars for the steak.

Food has really, really gone down. It's proper microwaved bruschetta sampler. Tough, rubbery mozzarella and bread My fish was seriously toughest flesh I've ever had Mt friends pasta was stale. Just put in fresh sauce(?) Really dissappointed

Food was ok but waiter was not the best. Kinda rushed us, two of us still eating and offering to go boxes. Went to the bathroom, freezing, 3 stalls, two had no toilet paper, and it was freezing. No hot water in the sink and nothing to dry your hands with. Almost $400 with generous tip because it's Christmas Eve so we had to do it. But won't be back. The place is pretty though.

My friend and I come to Brio from time to time bc we always enjoy the food and the service is ALWAYS friendly. Today, we had Cynthia take care of us and she is so great and lovely. She really made our day and I we will be back to visit Cynthia for sure. Also, that shrimp and eggplant appetizer and that chocolate cake are amazing!

I love this place!!! I've been to the one in Sarasota and had the shrimp and eggplant app on happy hour (sooo good - the sauce is to die for!) and a flatbread on happy hour along with some delicious, and reasonably priced, drinks. Today my family came for dinner. We made a reservation ahead of time and they seated us promptly. I love the ambiance of the interior - large rustic chandeliers, dimmed lighting (not as dark as Cheesecake Factory so you can still see!), quiet even with a lot of tables seated. Welcoming and peaceful to dine in. As I mentioned the shrimp and eggplant app is a MUST TRY, the spinach dip was ok. My salmon Fresca (cooked rare) was both delicious and felt more on the healthier side! To top it off the tiramisu was also delectable. Our waiter was prompt and did a good job. It took a little while for us to get our second round of drinks - but it was good honestly so we could digest a little bit after devouring the bread and apps before receiving our dinner. I highly recommend the ultra platinum Itain margarita. My dad loved the house cab. For more of a "chain" restaurant, this place rocks!!!

We absolve Brio's Happy Hour. Beautiful warm setting with attentive staff. Great cocktails and enjoyable wine list. Food is always very good! I never feel like I'm in a chain. Our week night go to.

Ate at the bar because of Happy Hour. Crowded but not too noisy. Service was excellent. Enjoyed the pasta bolognese.

No hostess to seat us. No strawberry liquor for the wife's drink, place empty yet service was taking for ever! For a Friday you think this place would be ready! NOT. Disappointing to say the least

Ate there for the first time in March 2025. Fabulous and delicious. Can't wait to go back again. The wedge salad to die for. Everything delicious. Try it you won't be sorry. Outside of the Freehold Mall. Shop to you drop than have a great meal to end your day.

Our family of six enjoyed a wonderful lunch. With three of the group being vegan, our waitress (Cynthia), was able to offer wonderful menu options that conformed to the vegan philosophy and were very pleasing to the pallatte. The rest of our group enjoyed well prepared Italian options that were generous and extremely satisfying. Cynthia removed the quesswork from ordering and made our experience memorable and we shall return because of it. (BTW, the shrimp and scallop risotto is fabulous!!

Had dinner here the other evening. Food was good Service ok My main complaint and concern was that the tables are not cleaned properly They merely put a new piece of paper over an already soiled cloth tablecloth We picked up this paper on other tables too We found soils and crumbs on each one Not the way this should be handled We spoke to waitress who offered to move us to another table instead of having someone clean our table properly

Brio is just as I thought it would be coming through the door, despite hoping it would be slightly more: average chain Italian food. I have been here for the happy hour and it's a relatively good deal with items that are perhaps better yet than the dinner entrees, as the calamari, beef carpaccio, and even the flatbread were quite good and serviceable. The drinks are also done nicely from the sangrias to the martinis, and my server was a sweetheart. However, I'm debating whether the food itself is any better than Olive Garden. For the high-end prices I would hope so, but I don't have experience with any of the pricier meat or fish options nor do I intend to try them. The bread was fine: hot, soft, and good with oil or butter. My only detraction is that the bread came out shortly after the meal itself. I was craving lasagna and quite honestly I enjoy a 'fast food' Italian-style lasagna every now and then, and I was hoping to be surprised. The pros: it was served hot, the noodles were cooked okay, and the cheese was fine. It was however bland and uninspired. Getting a side of marinara sauce is the right move as the lasagna comes with minimal sauce. But quite honestly this lasagna made me question whether I even enjoy going out for Italian food anymore. The dining room tells a similar story, with minimal tables and a completely empty bar on Labor Day Weekend. It is a cool partnership in theory that they serve Cake Boss cakes, but this was only fine too if I'm being honest. Brio is a chain, and with that I believe that it's fair to give criticism rather than sugarcoating: prices are high, quality is underwhelming, and I'm not sure that they'll get saved by another restaurant group. In fact, I had to treat myself the day after to a local Italian restaurant to remind myself what good Italian food tastes like. The prices were even lower for what was in my opinion 10x better quality. Bobby's Burger Palace closed and a solid Indian restaurant with much greater flavor and quality took its place. I'm not saying or hoping that will happen here, but large brands going out of business at least opens up opportunities for smaller businesses. The staff was nice so it would be a shame, but looking at what I spent on a mediocre meal albeit with good, reasonably-priced drinks makes me only want to go back on a rare occasion for the happy hour specials of a burger and appetizers.

Very tasty and portions make sense for price. Service is also speedy and friendly! A very typical restaurant experience! The interior design is beautiful inside and fit for a more fancier dinner than an extremely causal meal! Of course you can also have one of those too

For a chain restaurant this place has some of the best tasting dishes that feel like they're home made by a mom and pop. Since moving to the Freehold area this place has become a regular stop for my wife and I. We even use the place for take out when visiting relatives who can't get around anymore. Favorites of ours include the Pasta Brio,Chicken Caprese, Shrimp & Scallop Risotto, Gorgonzola Crusted Beef Medalions, Lobster Bisque and Shrimp & Eggplant

Went here for dinner- after 15 minutes of discussion they finally picked out a table for us- atmosphere is very nice. Service was good and friendly. Bread served w butter was not very good. It was small and sliced oddly. Drinks were fine. Apps of wedge salad was very good, mozzarella Caprese was awful. Tomatoes seemed as if they were frozen. Entrees of Chicken Limone was ok but not very flavorful and pasta served with it was not even covered w lemon sauce. Tasted like it just came out of the water and was put on the plate. Side of Gnocchi Cacio Pepe had no taste whatsoever. Dessert of chocolate molten cake w ice cream was right out of the box and microwaved. Really wanted to like this place but it's a one and done for me as prices were very high for a chain restaurant and this quality of food. Pass it up.

We haven't been here for a long time as many other locations have closed down. They had open reservations on a Saturday night for 730 and I booked them at 6pm. The moment we walked in there was a problem. We waited for 15 for anyone to recognize us at the check in. We could point their hostess walking around talking to other employees and doing nothing while we and another party waited patiently. The server was friendly but she was overwhelmed and unable to check on us after our meals arrived until we were almost done. The food was good but entrees are well overpriced for basic pasta dishes. The food came out quickly as we needed this to be a fast service so this was my reason for 2 stars and not 1. If the prices were reasonable and more servers this could be easily be 3 stars for a chain restaurant. This again was needed for quick and last minute reservation otherwise there are many local Italian restaurants that are so much better for a few bucks more.

We were a group of 9 on an early Friday night reservation when it was still quiet in the restaurant. We planned on staying 2 hours before our movie time. We all ordered our respective entrees. Some asked for substitutes. The waiter never said that replacements were not going to be granted. In 4 meals, the changes were not granted. Honestly, the communication was poor. In one case the lobster snd shrimp dish was ordered. The restaurant did not have lobster but they did not give extra shrimp to make up for the high priced entree. This is unacceptable. Patron beware. Otherwise, the meals were good and we got out on time. The manager never came by to accommodate.

Have no idea why anyone who likes Italian food would pay Brio prices for their bland , boring food! I mean, go to a good pizzeria or family run place. This food was just thrown together . Cook the chicken then throw some sauce on it . Not even close at these prices. 2 stars because I guess it was filling and not disgusting, but spend your money more wisely - unless your tastebuds are the equivalent of gong show judges. Not good. But 5 stars to our server Sara..

I can't say enough about my experience with Brio Italian Grille in Freehold. I planned a surprise 70th birthday celebration for my sister with 36 guests. We had a private room and it was emmaculate. From booking my reservation with Ariana to stopping by and having the servers give me examples of room setup! They handled me with care. On the day of the event the service was outstanding. The manager and servers were so kind and accomadating. A special shout out must go to Gary, Tony and Christine who made feel like I chose the perfect place to celebrate my sister's birthday! Outstanding!

I called at 11am on 1/22/22 to reserve a table for 5 people for that evening. I also asked if they would make a traditional chicken parm entree. Once those details were set, I was looking forward to a nice dinner. Once the food arrives, 2 of the chicken parm dinners were wrong. They didn't have the sauce or cheese on top, they were just breaded cutlets. I explained that this is NOT what we ordered and the waitress proceeds to tell me they don't have what I ordered. I explained that I called 6 hours earlier and it was confirmed over the phone that this was no problem. Other staff proceeds to tell the waitress & I that the chicken is parmigiana crusted. I still told them that's not what I ordered and that I should have been told this when I ordered 30 minutes earlier. They offered to take the dinners back to have sauce and cheese put on top and I accepted and thanked them for the help. About 10-20 minutes go by and 3 of my 5 guests are eating and my daughter & I are still waiting for our dinners. When the dinners come back from the kitchen, I nearly flipped out!!!!! How hard would it have been to drizzle some sauce and a "normal" amount of mozzarella cheese..???? I understood the implied [F**K YOU] from the kitchen when served these pitiful excuses for classic chicken parmigiana. I was SO PISSED OFF! For the sake of not embarrassing my daughter or my other guests, I decided NOT to complain to management, but I'll let them see this poor review. To summarize, this was my LAST time eating here, NEVER AGAIN!!

About 5 of us had stopped in for lunch on a Sunday about a month ago, first of the all the place was filthy dirty, the floor were a mess it looked like it hadn't been vacuumed or mopped in years! As for the food It was tasteless. Someone in our party ordered vodka gnocchi, if there were a dozen gnocchi's that was a lot. Totally not worth it, never again. This hasn't been our first time dining there but I tell you one thing it will be the last!!!

We visited this restaurant for the first time. I happen to pick this location because it was right next to the freehold Mall so we could walk around after we ate (It rained the entire day). I'm so glad it worked out! I was taken back by how beautiful the inside of this restaurant was! The whole ambiance of the restaurant was satisfying. It was meticulously clean, it had an open air to it and you could even see the cooks in the section of the kitchen. The music playing was Italian music. And it almost had a Tuscany feel to it. It had two different areas where you could book a private party, if you needed to. It also had a long bar to the left when you walked in, which was dark wood and it was absolutely beautiful. I also liked that the doors to the restrooms had the Italian word for men and women, lol! I loved the menu choices. They had your standard pasta, seafood choices, lamb, flatbread, chicken and beef. The service we received was excellent. Our servers name was Austin. He was very attentive and he had a great personality through the entire experience. The food was absolutely fantastic! We ordered the spinach and artichoke dip as an appetizer- which was the best I've ever had anywhere! We each ordered an entree. My husband (who's not big for ordering rigatoni out) ordered the Pasta Brio with grilled chicken and he said the sauce was excellent!! I ordered the sausage rigatoni arrabbiata and it was mouth watering! My son ordered the filet mignon and he said he could almost cut through it with a butter knife. For dessert, my son got the warm chocolate cake which was to die for. My husband had the Brio old fashioned and he said it was very good. I ordered the double espresso for the end of the meal and it was nice and strong. I will definitely be visiting this restaurant again! 5 STARS ALL THE WAY!!

Brio had tasty Italian food. I stuck with the staples, Brio Pasta. Service was wonderful. Tiffany was my server, attentive and pleasant.

Food and service was very good. If you get there early, they have a really good happy hour.

The food is amazing as always , our server Ameelia did a Fantastic job . The food is delicious as always .

The waitress Jess was amazing. The food was great. We were celebrating our birthdays and she was so thoughtful and brought us each ice cream with a candle. Excellent

Tiffany was the best Bartender and really knew the menu. they need to hire more people as Tiffany worked the bar and the dinning room. I never seen that before but she was a good sport and never complained. they found a gem in Tiffany

We go to Brio for special events. Last we went there was for our Wedding anniversary. Great Tuscan food... love their Pizza. I go there for business meetings when I am looking for a quiet place.

Great standby for when we come down and visit once or twice a year. Good was excellent, can't complain. Nice choices for wine with a generous pour for the money. Recommend if you're looking for something semi-casual and quick but not fast food. Our waitress Tiff was very sweet, she even brought us a happy hour menu for drinks if we wanted even though we weren't at the bar. We chose to stay in the booth anyway and forego the happy hour selections.

Tiffany was attentive, friendly and took care of my friend and I during our first happy hour at Brio. We're definitely coming back!

My husband and I went here for our anniversary, and Brio is amazing!! Our waiter was James, and he was kind and extremely attentive. The truffle bread was insane, and the carbonara here was the best carbonara we've ever had (and carbonara is our favorite!!). I'm blown away by how great everything was.

Another hit or miss place in the area. Restaurants are always about service. And if it's staff is not happy the service suffers. Food is ok. Nothing to write home about (it's a franchise). Not busy and not noisy.

This was our first time coming here and if I'm not mistaken it is relatively new to the freehold mall outdoor food scene. I took my fiancé here for his 29th birthday and arrived at around 8:00-8:15pm. We were promptly greeted by a waiter who assured us we would be seated shortly, which at that moment a beautiful hostess took us to our seat that over looked the beautiful kitchen and fully stocked bar. We had the shrimp and lobster linguine for my fiancé and I had the salmon Fresca with Gorgonzola encrusted lamb chops for appetizers. He had a 9oz glass of wine and I had a glass of Prosecco. This place is like a high class version of Olive Garden in the decor department and surpasses carabas food by far! This is officially going to be our go to place for Italian food! The price is worth every bite and everything was perfect!

We had a very nice experience here. We had the Caprese salad and wedge salad as our appetizers, both were tasty. For our main dishes we did the Chicken Limone and Lamb Chops which were both done just right. Service was a 4.5/5. The only aspect that could be improved were the bathrooms, they were very dirty. Overall, good Italian with a nice ambiance.

Tiffany our bartender was amazing!! Loved the Spritz in Naples drink and the shrimp & eggplant appetizer - amazing!!! Tiffany was really great! Great experience!!!

Tiffany and Donna were absolutely amazing! They came up with the most delish espresso martini! Can't take a pic bc that drink is gone-zo.