A simple dish of oil. A perforated loaf of herb crusted bread. An old-world style dish of spaghettini and Italian meatballs. The smells of amour and fresh linen. This is Bravo! This... this was my lunch.
My tastebuds were watering from the moment my eyes met the building exterior.
As my family entered the establishment, we were greeted by two lovely young ladies. One had a small zodiac tattoo behind her ear. We were seated by the windows overlooking the walkway terrace.
My cousin ordered the shrimp scampi, my brother had the chicken parmesan, and I opted for the classic spaghettini and meatballs.
Regrettably, the scampi was served in a butter sauce that "lacked a distinct flavor". I also received reports from my sister that her portion was "not big".
Now, the spaghettini and meatballs. Apparently spaghettini is a shorter noodle with smaller diameter. The flavor of the tomato sauce was indulgent but not overpowering. The meatballs were certainly the star of the plate. A wonderful crust on the outside with a tender and flavorful interior. Had the portion been a bit bigger or the price a bit smaller, Bravo! would have a perfect plate on their hands.
The chicken parm was "good".
I feel strong in my evaluation of three stars. Main factors were portion consistency, overall taste, servers, aesthetic, and pricing. I would happily return to Bravo! with appropriate expectations.