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Brio Italian Grille - Sarasota - University Town Center, Sarasota, FL

Brio Italian Grille - Sarasota - University Town Center

4.2
4.2
3358 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 42 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Brio University Town Center is a premier Tuscan-inspired Italian restaurant in Sarasota, FL serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine, luxury wines & cocktails-our specialties include premium quality steaks, chops, seafood, made-to-order pasta and flatbreads. If you're looking for the best holiday party venue or restaurant for Thanksgiving, Brio offers easy reservations and catering services to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Brio University Town Center is the place to eat in Sarasota, FL for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Tue 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (941) 702-9102
  • Website
    https://www.brioitalian.com/locations/university-town-center/?y_source=1_MTU5OTgwMjUtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Bring your Brio favorites to your next event. Our catering menu offers large pans that you can bring to any occasion.<br />To plan your next event, view our menu:<br />http://www.brioitalian.com/menus.html
  • Private party facilities
    No matter what the occasion, BRIO's private and large dining rooms provide the perfect backdrop for all of your special events. Our packages offer a variety of high quality, made-to-order Italian specialties sure to please! Our staff will provide a memorable experience for you and your guests!
  • Private party contact
    Betsy Arfmann: (813) 579-5609

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What 3,358 people are saying

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Brio Italian Grille in Sarasota offers a delightful dining experience with its "amazing service" and "delicious" food. Celebrated for its warm sourdough bread and standout dishes like the Vodka Crispy Chicken Pasta, guests frequently enjoy the "excellent Italian fare." Despite some inconsistencies, its inviting ambiance and accommodating staff make it a favorite for special occasions.

3,358 Reviews

  1. Rob

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great , but unfortunately wait time for food were outrageous. 45mins plus for entree and another 45 mins just for a piece of to-go desert. 2hr total dinner

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  2. Terri

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My son had plastic in his Caesar salad, waitress said she didn’t know how to handle that and did nothing. She also dumped ice on my daughter’s lap when pouring water.

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  3. Paula

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Five of us went to Brio at 2 o’clock on Christmas day. The restaurant was very busy. One of the people in my party never got her salad. Some of the silverware was dirty and had to be replaced. The bar apparently ran out of Ketel One vodka and someone else in our party, had to send her steak back twice to he cooked to medium. Eventually , they just took it off the bill because it took forever for her to finally get it cooked properly. The food that we did receive was very good but pricey. I’m hoping it was so bad due to the holiday service.

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  4. Don

    VIP

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    It’s been a few years since we were at Brio, but we remember liking it in the past. This particular experience was subpar. We arrived early for 7 PM reservation. We were told to wait at the bar until our reservation time before we could be seated. They did however, seeat us at about 6:50 PM. Our waiter was congenial, but the service overall was very slow. My wife had to send back her dinner, which was the chicken Caprese because the chicken was over done and overall the dish was bland without much flavor at all. I got the chicken millanaseswhich immediately I could tell it had been under a warmer for a while because the pasta was dry and had an overdone look to it. The mozzarella on the chicken was not even melted. My son and my wife both ordered the lobster bisque which came out lukewarm. We declined to have dessert and we’re overall left very unimpressed. Which is a shame.

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  5. Deb Krystie

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Merry Christmas! Christmas Eve dinner was awesome! Thank you!

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  6. mary

    VIP

    Tampa

    110 reviews

    4.0

    110 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It Was good. Had a Great waiter good bartender loved my drinks

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  7. Richard

    VIP

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Too noisy and slow service. Reservation only puts you on list, does not hold the table for you.

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  8. Pat

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Deidre, was outstanding. Food was great!

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  9. April

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was out of 40% of menu items. It became comical by the end. Very sad birthday celebration though.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Naples

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They were out of bread and sangria. Food was below par

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Brio Italian Grille - Sarasota - University Town Center offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 702-9102.

Brio Italian Grille - Sarasota - University Town Center is rated 4.2 stars by 3358 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 42 times today

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Google Map for Brio Italian Grille - Sarasota - University Town Center

190 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243

Additional information

  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Tue 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Ample Parking Available
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Website
    https://www.brioitalian.com/locations/university-town-center/?y_source=1_MTU5OTgwMjUtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
  • Phone number
    (941) 702-9102
  • Catering
    Bring your Brio favorites to your next event. Our catering menu offers large pans that you can bring to any occasion.<br />To plan your next event, view our menu:<br />http://www.brioitalian.com/menus.html
  • Private party facilities
    No matter what the occasion, BRIO's private and large dining rooms provide the perfect backdrop for all of your special events. Our packages offer a variety of high quality, made-to-order Italian specialties sure to please! Our staff will provide a memorable experience for you and your guests!
  • Private party contact
    Betsy Arfmann: (813) 579-5609

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