Well.... what can I say. Brio is always the safest bet for a casual lunch or dinner. There are probably better Italian restaurants in town but Brio hits this perfect spot. Whenever I have guests in town I bring them here.
This time was no different. I've called 15 minutes in advance to make sure we get seated and in fact we were seated right away upon arrival.
Chilly weather calls for a bowl of hot soup and Brio's lobster bisque was an excellent starter. Carpacchio as usual, Burger (perfectly medium-rare), Crab cakes and Fritatta for me... all with a glass of Chianti.
We were in and out literally in 30 minutes. Service was timely and attentive. Brio really feels like a well-oiled restaurant machine :)