Yesterday I had the opportunity to visit BRAVO! Cucina Italiana restaurant at Zona Rosa in Kansas City. It was a media dine so I received a complimentary meal. I invited my mom to tag along so we could try the different menu items for their 50 percent off deal starting this Sunday. BRAVO did not disappoint with their offerings of classic Italian food!
Upon arrival at the “polished casual” restaurant, amongst the shadows of Roman ruins, I noticed the gorgeous dining and decor. We were greeted by a very nice hostess. They had our table ready and after we were seated we were quickly welcomed by our server, Wyatt. He was amazing and we learned he had been with BRAVO for nine years! He told us about the specials and BRAVO’s offerings for their upcoming special.
We ordered the Crispy Mozzarella Ravioli Appetizer, fried ravioli stuffed with mozzarella, to start. It is served with creamy horseradish and Pomodoro sauces for dipping.
This dish is offered all day for $5.50. Absolutely delicious and one of my favorite items!
Wyatt followed up our appetizer with the BRAVO! Chopped Salad – chopped greens, cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes, olives, Feta and a red wine vinaigrette.
And now it was time for our entrées! We chose two ravioli items, the Lobster Ravioli Alla Vodka and Braised Beef Ravioli. The Lobster Ravioli Alla Vodka, a BRAVO! favorite, is a delicious ravioli stuffed with lobster, covered with sauteed shrimp, tomato cream sauce and pesto bread crumbs.
This dish is offered at lunch for $7.50 (normally priced at $14.99) and as a dinner entrée for $9.50 (normally priced at $18.99).
The Braised Beef Ravioli, normally brought back through the winter months, is Chianti braised beef ravioli with sweet potatoes, fresh sage and a champagne brown butter sauce. Guests can enjoy this dish at lunch for $7 (normally priced at $13.99) and as a dinner entrée for $8 (normally priced at $15.99). We shared our entrées and both were ah-mazing! Our favorite was the Braised Beef Ravioli! The sweetness of the sweet potatoes nicely complemented the braised beef.
Another entrée on special for ravioli days is the Cheese Ravioli & Insalata, a half order of Pesto- and Ricotta-filled ravioli with Alfredo, pesto and tomato sauce and a choice of Caesar, Chopped or Della Casa salad available at lunch for $6 (normally priced at $11.99).
Right when we thought our bellies could take no more filling, Wyatt came to our table side to present their dessert selections. OH. MY. HEAVENS! So many choices!
I chose the Torta de Chocolata and my mom chose the Petite Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee.
Absolutely mouth watering! I don’t care how full you feel after your entrée, you must try one of their dessert selections!
Don’t forget to have your server sign you up for a my BRAVO! loyalty rewards card while you’re there! Wyatt signed us up right at the table!
Wyatt was an outstanding server and we learned that he is also a musician when he’s not delighting guests at BRAVO. Be sure you watch out for singer/songwriter Wyatt Brewer! Check out the video and music he created below:
Enjoy these specials at BRAVO! Cucina Italiana or BRIO Tuscan Grille locations.
Please visit the Web site, BravoItalian.com for a list of locations, and to follow the restaurant on Twitter (@bravo_italian) and Facebook (facebook.com/bravoitalian).
Reservations are highly suggested and can be made online by visiting www.BravoItalian.com. For a list of locations, please visit www.BravoItalian.com. The National Ravioli Day celebration excludes large pans, appetizers and the Children’s Menu.
#BravoforRavioli
#MyBravo
Aiwanei says
That Torta de Chocolata looks so good, I’m drooling right now.
Evans B. says
Ohh would love to check out that restaurant! They take the name “Bravo” seriously, looks like a 5 star service and food to me. Thank you for sharing!
karyn k says
Bravo looks fabulous would love to try!
choirlady27 says
The food looks delicious. And, the restaurant is lovely. Unfortunately, the closest location to me is about 100 miles away.
Em Mahr says
The Crispy Mozzarella Ravioli Appetizer sounds amazing!
Natalie says
That looks like a very fancy place to eat!
Brenda M says
Everything looks so good. This post makes me hungry!
Susan P says
Oh yummy! I love ravioli. 🙂
Sonja Samples says
Wow! all of this looks so amazing. I hope I get to go there one day to check it out for myself
Renee Dowdy Cornelius says
I can’t wait to try these.
Kristen says
Those crispy raviolis look delicious!
Shelly Smith says
We love Bravo!
Wendy Forbes says
Italian food is my favorite and this place looks pretty awesome.
lori says
I love Italian food
Robin Abrams says
Their food looks so good. We do not have a good Italian food restaurant in our town. We have to travel to find one.
Linda Szymoniak says
Oh, this place sounds great. I’m disappointed there isn’t one near me.
Vicky says
That looked so good and your waiter was so cute also. I love love fried ravoli and to this day I even eat it raw
Jerry Lafferty says
Dang those plates had my mouth watering, but the desert tray made me just about have a heart attack! Yummmy! All of it looked delicious!
Sonya_Morris says
Looks delicious! I wish there was one close to me!
Stephanie P says
I love Bravo! The Crispy Mozzarella Ravioli Appetizer looks so delicious!
Lori Humphrey says
These dishes look delicious! Too bad we don’t have a Bravo! anywhere near where I live. 🙁
marciaf says
There’s a Bravo about 45 minutes from me so it’s a real treat when I can get over there. These pictures make me want to go soon.
Stacie Humphrey says
Wow, this looks wonderful. I wish there was one near me!
Samantha Berkemeier says
That creme brulee looks incredible and I LOVE the fabric detailing on the ceiling by the entrance. Wonderful!
Lois Watson says
The food looks wonderful! I hope we get one close to me ASAP!
Erin Ellis says
What a pretty place!
April monty says
I’m Italian ,this food looks beyond delicious and its well presented,I’d love to try some.
Em Mahr says
The menu looks fantastic! I’d love to try the Pasta Fra Diavolo
Jerry Lafferty says
The decor looks as good as the food!
Deb F says
If only I could eat gluten. 🙁
Heather E says
Wow! The Crispy Mozzarella Ravioli Appetizer looks so good. I have always wanted to make something like that at home, but I’m not the best cook.
angie says
Lobster ravioli looks great .I’m so hungry now and that cat at the bottom of page is to cute
Sabrina Radican says
The Lobster Ravioli Alla Vodkalooks absolutely delicious!!!
Christina Sparks says
These Crispy Mozzarella Ravioli Appetizer really look good.
EdyeNicolesMakeup says
Looks amazing! I’d love to try their food 😀
Sonya_Morris says
The food looks amazing!
Linda Szymoniak says
I believe there’s one on the north side of Chicago. I’ll have to try it the next time we’re in that area (most of our time is spent downtown or in the west suburbs).
jkebeans says
Ceasar salad looks so yummy I am eating one right now. Sounds good and I hope they open one in my area soon
Linda Manns Linneman says
This restaurant looks beautiful and the food amazing. I am so glad you got to share this with your mother. I really enjoyed your article. Thank you for sharing
Susannah R says
That Crispy Mozzarella Ravioli Appetizer looks amazing!!!
ritzy910 says
The food looks delicious and the decor is beautiful!!
Kristine May Saura says
wow this looks amazing. It’s like an italian paradise
Angelica Cassandra Dimeo says
The food looks amazing I have never been to this Italian restaurant before.
Robin says
Wow! Just amazing atmosphere, almost like being in Italy. Very classy restaurant and the food looks so
favoloso!
Jammie says
How neat! That place looks amazing, my husband and daughter are all about the seafood, I’ll just take some dessert please.
Suzedoo says
This looks so good, wish I lived close by. The fried mozzarella ravioli is calling my name.
Adriane says
The Crispy Mozzarella Ravioli Appetizer looks wonderful!
Candace Granstaff says
I’ll have to remember this place, if I’m in the area.
Julie says
this looks delish wish they had one near me:)
mrsmchappell says
I love Italian food and this looks fantastic!
Ann Marie says
Wow– I would have been full halfway through the first course! :p Looks like you had a great experience, and caught some great deals. A little comment on something I noticed in one of the photos: One element of the decor that I like is actually suspended from the ceiling! I like the white textiles (not sure on the term?) draped sort of canopy-style. It kind of reminds me of a wedding reception or banquet, and I think it’s a neat little touch. Thanks for the review!
Erin Ellis says
I would love to go here!
katsrus says
That food looks so good.
Lisa Coomer Queen says
This looks like a very nice restaurant. The food looks delicious! Thanks for a great post!
Sushruta says
Looks yummy… 🙂
Kim Henrichs says
All of that looks SO GOOD!
Natalie says
I want to try the Crispy Mozzarella Ravioli Appetizer!
Jason says
Looks great, I’ll have to check it out if I get near one.
Gary G Emes says
Oh my and I am hungry tool..now I am hungrier….:-)
Mia says
The whole meal looks so mouth watering delicious and heavenly. So good.
Anita Duvall says
Everything sounds and looks so good! Wish we had one close to us.
Gwen Mulholland says
That restaurant looks beautiful and the food is making me crave Italian. I am going to see if there is one in my area.
Rebecca Brewer says
It all looks so delicious! I love Italian.
Dotty J Boucher says
This place looks wonderful! I wouldn’t mind going there for a bite to eat with hubby.
Jammie says
We love Italian foods, I think my favorite is pizza.
Natalie says
Everything looks incredibly delicious!
Erin Ellis says
Now I am craving lasagna!
Eg Kaufman says
OMG, now I am so hungry…yummy!
Melissa S says
It sounds like the food is amazing there, I wish we had one near me.
saraminda says
now, that made me hungry!
aecharlebois says
I’ve never even heard of this place. But we don’t have a lot of the great food places like this one. The mozzarella sticks look absolutely delicious!
Em Mahr says
The desserts at BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, especially the Layered Chocolate Cake, sound amazing!
Sonya_Morris says
Looks delicious! I wish we had one local!
Sarh Snarski says
Looks so delicious! That deep fried ravioli looks great!
Tara says
Yum our family love Italian food especially my husband, and I am a big salad lover and my son that salad sure does look mighty delicious!
Erin Ellis says
I would love to eat here!
Angela P says
Oh yum! will have to look if we have one around us, we love Italian food and our anniversary is coming up
Michelle Elizondo says
So good I would like to try.
debbiewelchert says
Their food looks so amazing. I was pleased to learn that they have a restaurant in our area. I’m hoping to get to try their food real soon.
Tarah says
YUM!!! The braised beef dish sounds amazing! I want to try it
Cynderma says
The food sounds great and the prices are amazing
Maria says
All of the food makes my mouth water! The prices can’t be beat!
sherry Lambing says
Wow! Everything is displayed so beautiful and looks so tasty! The prices are reasonable as well!
Tess Chalk says
Everything looks awesome. I would love to try them all.
Sonya_Morris says
The Crispy Mozzarella Ravioli Appetizer looks delicious!
CarrieAn13 says
This food looks so delicious. I wish I lived closer to this restaurant!
Mia says
I have only been to Kansas City once but I know where I would like to eat if I ever get an opportunity to go again.
Erin Ellis says
I would love to take my family here!
Rebecca Brewer says
The desserts look beyond delish!!
Em Mahr says
BRAVO! Cucina Italiana sounds really nice, wish we had a location in my city!
Emily Morelli says
Looks tasty! I don’t have a location near me and I have to avoid wheat but I love their menu.
Sonya_Morris says
Looks delicious!
HollyStormBurge says
Italian is my absolute favorite and that Torta looks amazing!!!
Jen Rodrigues says
Yum what a great review. This all looks so good to eat and like a wonderful place to visit and eat with friends and family.
Tara says
I love Italian Resturants I really love Fried Ravolis.
Jammie says
I haven’t had homemade Ravioli yet, I bet it’s delicious.
karyl henry says
I made the mistake of going to Bravo on Easter Sunday without a reservation…I don’t really know what I was thinking! But I do love Bravo, and I’m excited to go back on a “regular” day so that I can write a review. I’ve had the crispy mozzarella before, and it is divine. I never make it as far as desserts though! Thanks for a wonderful review
Em Mahr says
The Crispy Mozzarella Ravioli Appetizer sounds amazing!
Jenn Wells says
Looks like an amazing date out
Arica Hutchins says
We love bravo its a classy traditional place that has excellent service and food
Rebecca Brewer says
Such lovely atmosphere. Elegant but not fussy appearing.
Erin Ellis says
Their food looks so fabulous!
HSP Homeschooler says
That looks delicious. Reminds me so much of a place my husband used to go when we were first married (we’ve since moved). So yummy!!
Jammie says
Looks like a great place to have our anniversary dinner.
Tarah says
It looks delicous!
Venus Krystal says
the food looks delicious and the dessert omg
Shauna McCoy says
This site makes me so hungry. The food looks fantastic!
Sherry says
What a delicious looking meal! The desserts look like they are worth the entire trip! Yum!
chrissy c says
I love Bravo! Everything they have is good!
Adriane says
The food looks delicious!
Rebecca Brewer says
I do wish we had one near us.
Sarah Bridwell says
Oh my YUM!!! That looks so delish.
Cheryl Camillo says
This looks wonderful. Too bad they aren’t in CT
Sally says
Food looks amazing,
klcmaher says
This place sounds amazing. If I ever get to Missouri I will have to try it out!
Jammie says
We don’t have a Bravo! Near us, closest is in Little Rock, AR
Jennifer Hiles says
Just beautiful decor! We do not have enough Italian places to eat around where I live. The Crispy Mozzarella Ravioli Appetizer looks so amazing, I can almost taste it!
MichaelPerkins says
OK, so NOW i’m really hungry… Looks like a great restaurant
chrissy c says
The dessert looks amazing!
Richard Hicks says
Some really nice looking dishes that I would like to try
Erin Ellis says
I would love to go here!
Kathy Kuykendall says
Wish we had one near us! The food looks absolutely amazing!
Rust says
Ooh, this place looks wonderful, and the food looks delicious!
Michelle Weaver says
Cool giveaway!!
chrissy c says
The ravioli at bravo is my favorite!
alyse freeman says
Love Italian food. That all looked delicious.
Holly Brown says
I love Italian food! Of for some tonight so will keep all of this in mind 🙂 Thanks!
Sammie says
I have never eaten fresh ravioli but it looks divine. Italian desserts are up there with the best in the world. Give mr Italian food over French anytime. Sammie
tatertot374 says
Looks amazing!
Em Mahr says
The champagne brown butter sauce on the beef ravioli sounds fantastic!
Jennifer Hiles says
The Torta de Chocolata looks divine! I can almost taste it. I’ve never really been to a “fancy” restaurant. Someday.
chrissy c says
I love Bravo and I’ve never eaten anything there that was bad! My kids love the pizza on the kids menu and it’s as big as an adult pizza so we always bring some home!
slehan says
Those meals look so delicious. Never been to their place for a meal.
slehan at juno dot com
marcicornelius says
Crispy Mozzarella Ravioli Appetizer looks so good
Christina Sparks says
The Petite Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee looks really good.
Venus Krystal says
the place looks so pretty!
Michelle S says
I wish we had one of these nearby. The food looks amazing and love the architecture of the building.
Maribel F says
I wish I had one in my town the food looks delicious
vand says
i love creme brulee 🙂
cspmom says
I wish I lived near this restaurant!!! The food looks outstandingly delicious. Of all those tasty dishes mentioned I keep going back to the fried mozzarella ravioli. Oh, my gosh!
Tarah says
I LOVE Italian food
chrissy c says
Yummy! I love Bravo! The food is amazing and the atmosphere is fabulous!
Nell Oswald says
This sounds delicious.
Dotty J Boucher says
This looks like a lovely place to visit to relax and grab a bite with friends and family. I love the style
of this place.
bgary says
It does look like a great spot to go. Wish it was in Indiana!
Nicole Jay says
I have been craving a creme brulee for the LONGEST time! I shouldn’t have read this post, now I’m imagining one with a strawberry on top…
Mathew Cantagallo says
this looks so good! I need to go
Venus Krystal says
Those meals look so delicious 🙂
Jen Rodrigues says
This all looks so good. So yummy.
Remy Luciano says
need to eat now
Erin Ellis says
This looks so yum!
Sherry Compton says
Looks good. They have lots of options. Love their salad and that oil and bread they bring out is delicious.
Tarah says
Mmmm!!! The Lobster Ravioli Alla Vodka sounds yummy
chrissy c says
We love Italian food!
CarrieAn13 says
I want to take a trip to kansas city just to try this restaurant! It sounds and looks dleicious!
Alex J. says
Wow, that looks like an amazing meal. The Lobster Ravioli Alla Vodka sounds unique!
Tarah says
My stomach growls every time I read this post!
chrissy c says
So yummy! We love Bravo!
Jennifer Hiles says
Even the salad looks delicious! I love adding Feta cheese to salads. It’s so good!
gina blades says
I love crispy ravioli!
nickie burke says
This sounds delicious.
Chelle says
OMG that food looks amazeballs.
Sandy VanBuskirk says
yum I have got to try this, thanks Crispy Mozzarella Ravioli Appetizer
Tarah says
It sounds like you had a great visit!
Jane Ritz says
THese meals look awesome, I can’t imagine such great food.imagine
Lauryn R says
Yum! I love Italian food, I could eat it every day! This restaurant sounds amazing, I will definitely have to check it out! 🙂
chrissy c says
My hubby and I need to go back to Bravo soon! Thanks for the reminder 🙂
Em Mahr says
Everything looks so good and when I went to their website they had so many delicious sounding meals!
Lesh says
Been to Bravo a few times. It always is a disappointment.
abedabun dawn says
Oh gosh! That Crispy Mozzarella Ravioli Appetizer looks fantastic! And the prices are not bad.
jessicakaufman says
All the dishes looked delish. I need to make reservation soon.
Erin Ellis says
I would love this place!
denise low says
Thank you for sharing. I would love to go to this restaurant.
Michelle Elizondo says
I wish I had a personal chef.
Michelle S says
I really want a dish of the Lobster Ravioli right now! It looks so yummy!
Melissa Lawler says
The Lobster Ravioli looks amazing!
Christina Sparks says
I haven’t had Italian food in so long, I love it but my husband does not care for it.
sherry Lambing says
These dishes look amazing! Italian foods are my favorite!!
Alexandria Lawrence says
Gorgeous place, and super delicious looking food. Wish I could have been there.
TheEclecticElement says
Oh my goodness gracious delicious food! That restaurant looks absolutely beautiful and just looking at that food has me salivating! I haven’t had good Italian food in quite awhile and from those pictures, that’s grade A Italian cuisine 😀
Erin Ellis says
Looks delicious!
AnnaZed says
How marvelously yummy, who doesn’t like well prepared Italian food!
Jammie says
Italian food is the best, I ave been playing Super Mario 3D world with my daughter and all I want is something Italian right now.
Katharine Davis says
Petite Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee. – that looks GOOD!
Rae Ferguson says
Looks so good making me hungry
Sarah VM says
Their food looks so good. I’d love to try this place sometime.
chrissy c says
I love Bravo! My hubby and I need to go back there soon.
Tarah says
Mmmm, I love pasta!
Angela Warren says
I love Bravo ! I will try the ravioli appetizer next time I go because it looks yummy
Susan Smith says
Everything looks delicious. We love Bravo.
Jessica Lodge says
It looks delicious! That salad was everything!
Maria C. says
I love dining in this restaurant with family & friends. All their food are unique & super plus the serving are so generous. Very affordable, friendly people & delicious foods
chrissy c says
It all looks delicious!
Tarah says
It all looks & sounds amazing
Dale Bob Hocutt says
oh hai
Erin Ellis says
Super yum!
chrissy c says
I need Bravo in my life soon!
Tarah says
Looks amazing! I need to visit!
Carmen N says
I love fried ravioli – so jealous! I see there’s a restaurant near my mother-in-law; we might have to check it out next time.
Ada Miller says
We’ve never ate there but the restaurant looks amazing & the food does too. I just won a gift card from the. On Twitter the other day so that’s going to assist me in being able to try them out the next time we are on vacation & bravos is near.
Richard Hicks says
I love trying new Italian
Tempie @ The Texas Peach says
It all looks and sounds amazingly delicious! Love lobster ravioli!
Tarah says
Who doesn’t enjoy pasta? Looks amazing.
Dawn Sabraw says
Yummmo! I might start liking pasta even more!!
Wendy Browne says
The food photos are great, loved the video.
chrissy c says
Yummy, I love Bravo!
Mathew Cantagallo says
What a great opportunity
Gerri Dumas Domicolo says
Wow! It’s 7 AM and I want all of those yummy dishes for breakfast 🙂
Jen T says
Itthe restaurant is a little too far to get to but I have friends who live in the area and will definitely share about eating here.
CarrieAn13 says
This food looks and sounds delicious. i am a sucker for tortellini and ravioli. Yum!
chrissy c says
Bravo is delicious! This post always makes me so hungry 🙂
Danielle Wood says
The food looks amazing!
Thomas E. Ticknor says
They have some very tasty looking dishes.
Terri S. says
The food looks so delicious and those desserts are making my mouth water. I checked their locations and unfortunately they are not in my area. But, I found one near my sister, so when I visit her we’ll try them.
darwinsfrg says
I am starving and these food images make me not want the Chinese I am waiting for!
Angelica Cassandra Dimeo says
Yum this food looks tasty love good Italian food
Sophia1957 says
Looks very nice.Do not like sweets so that would be an out!Love the idea of horseradish dip though!
Loen210 says
Ooh la la!
Great pics, and the restaurant looks very classy and upscale but with more affordable prices. Dessert looks very professional. My mother is going to take a trip to Italy this summer (she’s retired and can’t wait). Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Heather Galbraith says
I love this restaurant! Great food and atmosphere
Kricket Fountain says
All I can say is “YUM”!! This restaurant sounds amazing, but we don’t have one. What a shame, right? Your pics looks good enough to eat!