The grilled chicken salad with Gorgonzola, diced sweet potatoes, dried cranberries, walnuts and vinaigrette rocks! The tomato basil soup is really yummy too- very creamy and rich. I also highly recommend the pizza and the Caesar salad. They have a full gluten free menu for those of you with special dietary needs. Love coming to bravo when I'm in Jackson. Great happy hours too! This is an easy, fun spot.. One of my Jackson stand-bys!
(4)
Bonita M.
Was disappointed in my penne & blacken Chix dish same for bread which I had to ask for service was good but a delightful meal would have been better.my 1st trip to Jax MS & had higher hopes for a nice dinner
(2)
Sweet O.
Bravo, I loved you. Notice the past tense. You still have an incredible wine list, but much like your sister restaurants, Broad Street and Sal & Mookie's, you are bordering on being a has been with a tired menu, hit or miss service and are way over priced. Honestly, I have recently (and regrettably) had a better meal at one of the Jackson area chain restaurants. You are slip sliding away and that is sad.
(3)
Ryan K.
Bravo! is a great local stop in north Jackson with an award-winning wine selection. While I can't say I was put over the top with all of their dinner entrees, their pizzas, appetizers, and deserts are fantastic. Of particular note, the Shrimp Basil Pesto wood-fired pizza: savory, rich, and filling for the price. I'd recommend Bravo on the later side of the evening when you need to cool down with a great glass of wine and a very friendly staff.
(4)
Ieisha E.
The last time I went was a year ago. It was good. I love they presentation of the food. They really make things fancy. Even chicken and mashed potatoes. The servers were very nice and it was a cozy little place
(3)
Brandy P.
My absolute favorite place to eat when I go to Jackson. Great location. Beautiful establishment. Bar area where you can watch the cooks. Great Italian chocolate milk and the salads are great!
(5)
Ryder T.
I am having a really hard time deciding if this is a 3 or 4 star place. I'll settle on four stars because the food is good and is genuinely good quality. The service is typically very good too. From time to time they will have a special that truly delights. For a very long time, Bravo! Was basically the only nice restaurant in town, and to some extent, I feel that they have just coasted along on that reputation. I don't really know that much has changed as more restaurants have popped up. That is not a terrible thing, but now we are used to going places where we can try new and exciting things all of the time. Bravo is not *exciting* but it is still very good. This is a lovely white tablecloth sort of place. The waitstaff is typically a cut above other restaurants in Jackson, so this makes it a safe bet for a nice date. One of the cool things about Bravo! is that even if it is not culinarily that cutting edge, Jeff Good keeps the business side interesting with promotions that are appropriate for a nice place. You have to pay attention to their emails or twitter, but one creative promotion they did was a "cellar clearance auction" where you could bid on very nice bottles of wine from their cellar. If I recall correctly I got what was probably the best bottle of wine I have ever had for half off. It is worth knowing this restaurant, but there are just much more exciting places in town as well.
(4)
Kayla C.
Hiding in the upstairs level of the Highland Village is where you'll find Bravo. They're known for their Italian food, and rightfully so. I've been to Bravo several times and have always had a great service and dinner. I took my parents here for their first time and they fell in love. We had the sampler appetizer plate, which was almost filling enough! It had goat cheese, rosemary mushrooms, eggplant, cooked garlic, and lots of other goodies to stick our forks into. For my dinner I ordered a small tomato basil soup and a half Spinach and goat cheese salad. I always get the salad, it's absolutely wonderful. The dressing is a warm balsamic and ummmmm just yum. I got a half size and I was more than satisfied. They offered us free dessert for asking us to move tables when we first arrived, so why not? The menu had so many options it was definitely had to choose. I saw they had after dinner drinks so I ordered a toasted almond. It was SO good as I love almond flavors. It was a shaken mixture of Khalua, half & half, and amaretto. Some other things probably. The table ordered the brownie with ice cream and I got a bite of that too, so yum. Overall, our waitress was SO sweet and fun. I will bring my family back here.
(5)
Elizabeth B.
Came to Bravo! Italian Restaurant & Bar yesterday for my brother's late birthday Lunch. It was good, I had the Tri-Colored Tortellini w/Chicken, it had Artichokes, Mushrooms, Spinach, Red Onion & Roasted Red Peppers in it and it had a Tomato-Cream Sauce on it. The Pasta was good and the cheese inside was good, however I would of liked to have, had a few more mushrooms and artichokes in it. I also had Tomato Basil Soup, it was good but I wanted a little bit more basil flavor in it. Then I had the Tiramisu and a Single shot of Espresso, they were the best thing I had at the restaurant. Can't wait to come back and have more.
(4)
Sam S.
Bravo is my wife and my absolute favorite restaurant in Jackson. The food is always perfect, service is top notch. If you haven't tried it yet you need to. The restaurant has a fancy feel without being over the top. The atmosphere is great for small groups, families, and especially couples. The servers are at friendly, professional, and efficient. This is one of the few restaurants that can always keep my drink cup full (a true feat since I drink water ridiculously fast) There is a bar area that I've never sat at, as well as traditional seating. The restaurant doesn't take reservations. It can get a little crowded on weekends after six, but it is worth the wait. As far as food there is everything from the ten dollar range up to mid thirties. I'm a bit of a cheapskate, so I've really only tried the sub twenty dollar options. My favorite is the chicken sweet potato Gorgonzola salad. My wife really enjoys the shrimp and pesto pizza. As appetizers go they bring you bread with olive oil for free. My favorite to order are the fried polenta - fantastic if you like mushrooms, and the fried brie. They have a really impressive wine selection. I've only tried a few of the cheaper wines - around 24 bucks a bottle, and have been incredibly happy with the taste of them. For desserts you have got to try the peanut butter pie... Simply amazing. They have other options that are great as well, but the pie is crazy good. I have been personally greeted by the owners several times, which is really a nice sign in a restaurant. You can even check out the full menu with prices online, which is great. To conclude, I am sure you will be happy if you choose to eat here.
(5)
Dom T.
My girlfriend and I ate here on 11 June 2015. We waited for almost 10 minutes for water. The manager came and poured it for us since a server was nowhere to be found. She informed us that thankfully we hadn't been waiting long. I informed her we had been waiting long enough. She took $21.00 off the bottle of wine we ordered and that was very nice. We had the polenta and mushroom appetizer and I thought it was ok. My girlfriend really liked the mushrooms. For our dinners she had the paneed red fish and said it was ok and certainly not worth the price. She also said the mashed potatoes were gross. After telling me this, she offered me some of the mashed potatoes and I declined. I had the spaghetti and meatballs (Bravo Spaghetti). The freaking meal was warm!!! I was highly pissed! I figured I just wanted out of there at this point and do admit the sauce was ok at best. Forget about the noodles being soft yet firm, just soft for this place. The meat balls were mush. I offered her a bite and the best part was watching her face as she choked it down then chased it with wine. The meatballs went untouched after our taste. I honestly could have done better with Chef Boyardee. We will not go back and to the grizzly bear looking cook. Stop checking your text messages in the doorway where we can see you. I can't help but wonder if your love of your phone at work is why my terrible meal wasn't hot. If you do go, please get a seat where you can watch the guy who makes the pizza. He looks so stoned as he works so slowly with his mouth open. Watching him was my second favorite thing at this place. I don't mind 100 to 200 dollar meals when they are good but this place really sucked. Hopefully they can get their act together.
View: the view is not spectacular. But , I like the atmosphere. It is very upscale but not crazy prices. It is right off interstate 55 in North Jackson Mississippi. Prices: prices are not too bad. You can get an entree for twenty bucks or less. Waitstaff is good. I have never had bad service. I read some of the reviews about the service being bad but that has not been my experience. Food: I like the bruschetta and I have them add cheese to it. I also like the paneed redfish. it is lightly flowered and is really good. I have eaten here a lot ad if you like wine they have a wide selection. I would recommend this place to eat. So if you are coming to Jackson you should try this place.
(4)
Brandon T.
Every time I looked over this restaurant in reviews I was thinking it was Bravo's Italian Cucina, the chain restaurant found in several major cities. But it was definitely not when I checked out the website! The quality of food and calibre was entirely different from what I was expecting! The ambience was one of the classiest I have been to in Jackson with dim candle lit lighting, white table cloths, and huge windows overlooking the highway. The menu was on the pricier side and it may or may not be worth the price. I enjoyed the dining experience, but the meal itself was only average. .
(4)
John B.
The paneed redfish is one of the best meals I've ever had! I get it every time I go there. The tomato-basil soup is so good as well.
(5)
Leilane V.
I absolutely love the vibrant professional atmosphere at Bravo's. The food and the service is fantastic and great value for money.
(5)
William O.
A wonderful locally owned restaurant. & Bar. I celebrated my Birthday there in 2013. It is a great place to take the family. Excellent wine selection. Their pizzas are "to die for."
(4)
L T.
This was a nice place for lunch, but nothing that knocked my socks off, either. Our antipasto plate had some great marinated red bell peppers and garlic, but no olives, which I thought was a little strange. I also had the four seasons pizza, which was nice. If you're not from the Jackson area, the restaurant can be a little hard to see from the interstate -- I recommend finding Julep, which is easy to spot on the corner of Northside & Frontage, and entering the shopping plaza from that entrance.
(3)
Christopher T.
Came here for dinner on a Tuesday night I believe it was. The bread that came with the meal was really good! We also ordered this deep fried block of Brie cheese crusted in pecans. It was just not for me though it was good - I am just not a big nut fan, especially pecans so I am a bit bias. For main we had this lemon chicken thing wrapped in some kind of fried shell. Sorry that I cannot be more specific. This wasn't really all that good and I wouldn't order it again. The place kind of sits in a mall..kind of hard to explain. The atmosphere is casual with a mixed crowd. The only disconnect on the decor was from the main dining room to where we were sitting, the bar/lounge area. It felt completely different. It had the appearance of a cruise ship - tacky tacky..like maybe something like Carnival. Nothing classy like Norwegian or Celebrity.
(3)
Jennifer C.
Ok food, ok atmosphere, pricey. I prefer amerigo's for italian food. i only come here if everyone else in the group wants to go here for lunch.
(2)
Jake D.
i have only been to bravo for brunch, so i can't remark on their dinner menu. HOWEVER, in terms of brunch, they are awesome. Jackson has a dearth of breakfast places (with bars), and Bravo steps up. The service is great, the food is creative (for Jackson), and their drink menu is amazing.
(5)
Leila F.
I have to say this is the best place I have been to in Jackson... so far. If that changes I will edit this review. The wine list is decent. The food is really good.I found the service quite professional and friendly. The first time I was there, I have to admit I was skeptical. The place was so large....And so many people...how could they keep up such good quality as reputed? Well they do have great food. Why will I not give it five stars? Because of small inconsistencies that may not be readily apparent unless you go here often. Sometimes you order a dish and it is perfection. The next time, it has something missing... the warmth, or the crispiness, or the sauce has slightly changed. I am very sensitive to these things. And I imagine this has to do with the size of the place. Someone different probably cranked out my favorite dish all three times I ate it. Or it sat for a bit longer. Or it was rushed a bit. After that I changed dish and the same thing happened all over again. I am not talking about anything major...it was still delicious. Like I said, I will try a few more places to see if I can find something better...that five star place. But I will probabIy keep coming back here as well. This is a delightful place to eat with fairly high standards across the board. I find it justly priced as well. The owners must be very nice people, which to me is important, because the employees seem happy and seem to enjoy their jobs.
(4)
Lawrence Z.
The food and service are mediocre, but let's talk about their selling points: 1) Wine -- they have the BEST wine selection I've seen in Jackson, MS. Kudos to their sommelier. 2) Dessert -- they have the BEST tiramisu I've had in Jackson. Their cappuccino is great too.
(3)
Skip R.
One of the best restaurants in Jackson. They don't take reservations, so you will have a wait most times you go there. They are busy, so you won't get the fastest service either. But they are busy because it is very good food. I would rather wait for a great meal rather than get a poor meal in record time. Slow down and enjoy the experience. They use super fresh ingredients and that shines in the quality of the food. I can vouch that the sweep potato fries with cinnamon apricot yogurt dipping sauce and the pecan crusted fried brie with dried cherry marmalade are outstanding. My favorite salad resides there in the Bravo field greens salad with citrus dressing. You can't go wrong with whatever you choose off the entree menu. I have had several pastas including the chicken mushroom with penne pasta. It is really outstanding. The best entree I have had at BRAVO is the pork chop zatarainaise. It's a perfectly cooked pork chop with a creole mustard cream sauce that will knock your socks off. Be sure to save room for the banana creme brule for dessert. It is unrivaled IMO.
(5)
S H.
This place blows. It's hard to serve decent food when the ingredients are of such crap quality- 23 dollars for crab cakes that's not lump crab meat is a scam. Also the servers seem unprofessional. Not going back!
(1)
Ashley G.
I don't know how everyone doesn't give this place 5 stars. This is one of my all time favorite restaurants. It's more upscale than most of the other restaurants in Jackson but not super pricey. If you are looking for a place with a decent wine list in Mississippi (which is hard to come by) Bravo is your stop. The food is also amazing. They menu offers a wide range of selection from pizzas to fish to a variety of pasta selection. Everything is delicious. Whenever I go I always get the tomato basil soup as an appetizer and the tiramisu for dessert. I normally switch up the entree because I always want to try something different. The tiramisu is hands down the best tiramisu I have ever had. I love tiramisu and try it often at other place but this has always been my favorite.
(5)
Baron M.
Another great place from Mangia Bene. They have three of the tastiest places in town, plus they give back to the community (maybe that is why it costs just a bit more vs the competition ha). Bravo is no exception. Every time we have come, they have had a professional staff with great food. Sometimes they run some neat specials (like the wine bottle special they are running right now, which we are planning on trying out this Friday) from time to time and it seems that you can get an early bird discount (last time I checked) for dinning in early.
(4)
Beth P.
When I have folks in from out of town, this is the first place we go! Plus excellent Sunday brunch time, try the breakfast pizza.
(4)
Kristin H.
Dining at Bravo was a last minute choice as the day we travelled to Jackson, the whole town seemed to be closed for the Thanksgiving weekend. Needing to eat after a 3 hour drive, a friend suggested we meet at Bravo. when we walked in, there was no host to greet us, but a woman who I can only guess was a manager who came to seat us. As she took us to her seat, I saw she had been sitting at the bar eating, and when we sat down, I noticed she was still somewhat chewing. OOO-kayyyy... We sat down and ordered mimosas and bellinis, a must if I am out on a weekend and there is a brunch menu. Small for 7 bucks, but I still had 2! We all ordered our lunch. I got an eggplant napoleon with sun-dried tomato pesto and goat cheese. The dish tasted like someone had taken a pre-made one out of the walk-in and put in on the plate. It was too cold, and difficult to cut into. The flavors were good, but I would rather it had been at least room temperature. I started with the tomato soup, which was wonderful. I could have had a few bowls of that and been quite happy. The hubs had a BLT club. It was a standard sandwich, nothing to write home about. My mother had the crabcakes. These were good, but a crabcake lover like myself, a lot of filler went into these. A little less cake and a bit more crab would liven them right up! Service was good, not great. He was friendly, but his pacing was off. He tried to take my mothers plate away as she was still eating. I always appreciate if a server would ask if I was still enjoying my meal. Then it doesn't sound too hurried and we can all finish our lunch at our pace. If I go back to Jackson, I most likely will not be dining here. There were many other places I wanted to go but were closed on a Saturday afternoon for Thanksgiving weekend. By far the most bizarre excuse I had ever heard!! Jackson as a whole was a disappointment. Maybe it was the food.
(2)
Brett S.
Way over priced for a very mediocre restaurant! The previous night we ate at Amerigo's which had top notch waiters and delicious food. This p,ace was a couple of dollars more and not anywhere near as good. Also the waitress was not very professional and food was served across the table. By the way did I mention it was noisy?
(2)
K P.
Had a light early dinner in the lounge. Open and comfortable. Food was excellent and atmosphere was very relaxing. Good service as well. Still one of my absolute favorite Jackson eateries.
(4)
Bart C.
Upscale crowd of mostly late 30's to mid 50's professionals. Very nice atmosphere, very attentive staff and well prepared food. Fish of the night was a lobster topped Lemon fish, a black and bleu risotto or a pan seared New York strip. I had the crabcakes and my wife had the linguine with andoulle and shrimp. Joshua was our server. Very good experience overall.
(4)
Frank S.
I think this place is very good. For years I never went here but made the first dinner last year and have gone back twice since. I had no problems with the waiters. The drinks are great but cannot recommend one as I don't recall the names. Food is excellent all around. Nice atmosphere and in a good location, easy to get to, which is Highland Village, right off the interstate at Northside Drive.
(4)
Michael O.
Far and away the best restaurant in Jackson. Good honest drinks,very good wine list,the menu is excellent and the flavor sense of the dishes is one of the best I've come across anywhere and I travel about 150 days a year through out the country . It's a must try in Jackson
(5)
john m.
Good Italian food. Nice atmosphere. The bar is packed on Thursday nights. The get all of their baked goods from there sister bakery BroadStreet Bakery located accross the freeway.
(3)
Dee K.
I have been to this place at least 100 times and am ready to go 1000 more. Food is great, ambiance is classy and romantic. Some tables are a bit too close but then again it's a small place. Appetizers are big to a level where if I am not too hungry I can manage with soup and appetizer and not miss the main course. Keep in mind I am a girl and don't eat too much. Wine list is extensive and bread pudding is out of this world. Cream brulle is another of my favorite here. Cajun pasta with andouille sausage, salmon pizza are some of my favorites there. They have a great pizza oven and most of the pizza choices are great. Love it for food, drinks and classy deserts.
(5)
Brian K.
I once loved this place....but that has changed. The service was once A+ but it is no longer that. The last 3 times I visited this place I have had to repeat myself over and over because my waiter or waitress can't seem to get it together. The last time I visited after I was seated it took the waitress 20 minutes to come greet my party during brunch. The kitchen is good, the food comes quick, it is usually good, but the service needs to step it up. This was once my favorite place to dine, but its not what it once was.
(3)
Sonia C.
Good food, but over-rated. We ate here a few times when my husband was in medical school. It's a nice place with good food and decent service, but it doesn't live up to its reputation. They do have some interesting dishes, like fried polenta and they have some nice salads. The pizza Margherita is good, and I'd order it again. They also have a vegetarian plate, which is appreciated. If you decide to go, have realistic expectations - good, but not great.
(3)
Gregory G.
This is a Jackson Mississippi hidden jewel and I am going to uncover it for you. First let me say this place has a great atmosphere with lots of energy. The servers at Bravo I would have to say are the best. And the food is "A" rated. I have eaten at some really great italian restaurants in Chicago, this one should be relocated to the "Windy City", but then you would miss out on the Mississippi warm and friendly hospitality you receive when entering the door. Their menu is extensive and if you don't find anything mouth watering on their Wine list, you won't find it in Jackson. So if you are visiting Jackson Mississippi and looking for a really great place to eat, Bravo should be on your list. Now it can become crowded during normal dinner times, but wait until 7:30pm and you should be fine. Enjoy!!!!!!!
(5)
Tony S.
Great food, but the service, while adequate, was slow. We tried the glazed chicken, the fried oyster salad, crab cakes, pork chops, and a salad with goat cheese. Everyone was VERY pleased with the meal, but we waited way too long for simple things like a glass of water and some lemon wedges. Also, the host was really unhelpful, unprofessional, and had us wait almost twice as long as his previously estimated wait time (50 minutes). Thankfully, there's a lounge and a bar. So, definitely check it out, but make reservations.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Accepts Bitcoin : No Good For : Brunch, Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Romantic Noise Level : Average Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Thu, Sat, Sun Coat Check : No Smoking : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Dogs Allowed : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Camille M.
The grilled chicken salad with Gorgonzola, diced sweet potatoes, dried cranberries, walnuts and vinaigrette rocks! The tomato basil soup is really yummy too- very creamy and rich. I also highly recommend the pizza and the Caesar salad. They have a full gluten free menu for those of you with special dietary needs. Love coming to bravo when I'm in Jackson. Great happy hours too! This is an easy, fun spot.. One of my Jackson stand-bys!
(4)Bonita M.
Was disappointed in my penne & blacken Chix dish same for bread which I had to ask for service was good but a delightful meal would have been better.my 1st trip to Jax MS & had higher hopes for a nice dinner
(2)Sweet O.
Bravo, I loved you. Notice the past tense. You still have an incredible wine list, but much like your sister restaurants, Broad Street and Sal & Mookie's, you are bordering on being a has been with a tired menu, hit or miss service and are way over priced. Honestly, I have recently (and regrettably) had a better meal at one of the Jackson area chain restaurants. You are slip sliding away and that is sad.
(3)Ryan K.
Bravo! is a great local stop in north Jackson with an award-winning wine selection. While I can't say I was put over the top with all of their dinner entrees, their pizzas, appetizers, and deserts are fantastic. Of particular note, the Shrimp Basil Pesto wood-fired pizza: savory, rich, and filling for the price. I'd recommend Bravo on the later side of the evening when you need to cool down with a great glass of wine and a very friendly staff.
(4)Ieisha E.
The last time I went was a year ago. It was good. I love they presentation of the food. They really make things fancy. Even chicken and mashed potatoes. The servers were very nice and it was a cozy little place
(3)Brandy P.
My absolute favorite place to eat when I go to Jackson. Great location. Beautiful establishment. Bar area where you can watch the cooks. Great Italian chocolate milk and the salads are great!
(5)Ryder T.
I am having a really hard time deciding if this is a 3 or 4 star place. I'll settle on four stars because the food is good and is genuinely good quality. The service is typically very good too. From time to time they will have a special that truly delights. For a very long time, Bravo! Was basically the only nice restaurant in town, and to some extent, I feel that they have just coasted along on that reputation. I don't really know that much has changed as more restaurants have popped up. That is not a terrible thing, but now we are used to going places where we can try new and exciting things all of the time. Bravo is not *exciting* but it is still very good. This is a lovely white tablecloth sort of place. The waitstaff is typically a cut above other restaurants in Jackson, so this makes it a safe bet for a nice date. One of the cool things about Bravo! is that even if it is not culinarily that cutting edge, Jeff Good keeps the business side interesting with promotions that are appropriate for a nice place. You have to pay attention to their emails or twitter, but one creative promotion they did was a "cellar clearance auction" where you could bid on very nice bottles of wine from their cellar. If I recall correctly I got what was probably the best bottle of wine I have ever had for half off. It is worth knowing this restaurant, but there are just much more exciting places in town as well.
(4)Kayla C.
Hiding in the upstairs level of the Highland Village is where you'll find Bravo. They're known for their Italian food, and rightfully so. I've been to Bravo several times and have always had a great service and dinner. I took my parents here for their first time and they fell in love. We had the sampler appetizer plate, which was almost filling enough! It had goat cheese, rosemary mushrooms, eggplant, cooked garlic, and lots of other goodies to stick our forks into. For my dinner I ordered a small tomato basil soup and a half Spinach and goat cheese salad. I always get the salad, it's absolutely wonderful. The dressing is a warm balsamic and ummmmm just yum. I got a half size and I was more than satisfied. They offered us free dessert for asking us to move tables when we first arrived, so why not? The menu had so many options it was definitely had to choose. I saw they had after dinner drinks so I ordered a toasted almond. It was SO good as I love almond flavors. It was a shaken mixture of Khalua, half & half, and amaretto. Some other things probably. The table ordered the brownie with ice cream and I got a bite of that too, so yum. Overall, our waitress was SO sweet and fun. I will bring my family back here.
(5)Elizabeth B.
Came to Bravo! Italian Restaurant & Bar yesterday for my brother's late birthday Lunch. It was good, I had the Tri-Colored Tortellini w/Chicken, it had Artichokes, Mushrooms, Spinach, Red Onion & Roasted Red Peppers in it and it had a Tomato-Cream Sauce on it. The Pasta was good and the cheese inside was good, however I would of liked to have, had a few more mushrooms and artichokes in it. I also had Tomato Basil Soup, it was good but I wanted a little bit more basil flavor in it. Then I had the Tiramisu and a Single shot of Espresso, they were the best thing I had at the restaurant. Can't wait to come back and have more.
(4)Sam S.
Bravo is my wife and my absolute favorite restaurant in Jackson. The food is always perfect, service is top notch. If you haven't tried it yet you need to. The restaurant has a fancy feel without being over the top. The atmosphere is great for small groups, families, and especially couples. The servers are at friendly, professional, and efficient. This is one of the few restaurants that can always keep my drink cup full (a true feat since I drink water ridiculously fast) There is a bar area that I've never sat at, as well as traditional seating. The restaurant doesn't take reservations. It can get a little crowded on weekends after six, but it is worth the wait. As far as food there is everything from the ten dollar range up to mid thirties. I'm a bit of a cheapskate, so I've really only tried the sub twenty dollar options. My favorite is the chicken sweet potato Gorgonzola salad. My wife really enjoys the shrimp and pesto pizza. As appetizers go they bring you bread with olive oil for free. My favorite to order are the fried polenta - fantastic if you like mushrooms, and the fried brie. They have a really impressive wine selection. I've only tried a few of the cheaper wines - around 24 bucks a bottle, and have been incredibly happy with the taste of them. For desserts you have got to try the peanut butter pie... Simply amazing. They have other options that are great as well, but the pie is crazy good. I have been personally greeted by the owners several times, which is really a nice sign in a restaurant. You can even check out the full menu with prices online, which is great. To conclude, I am sure you will be happy if you choose to eat here.
(5)Dom T.
My girlfriend and I ate here on 11 June 2015. We waited for almost 10 minutes for water. The manager came and poured it for us since a server was nowhere to be found. She informed us that thankfully we hadn't been waiting long. I informed her we had been waiting long enough. She took $21.00 off the bottle of wine we ordered and that was very nice. We had the polenta and mushroom appetizer and I thought it was ok. My girlfriend really liked the mushrooms. For our dinners she had the paneed red fish and said it was ok and certainly not worth the price. She also said the mashed potatoes were gross. After telling me this, she offered me some of the mashed potatoes and I declined. I had the spaghetti and meatballs (Bravo Spaghetti). The freaking meal was warm!!! I was highly pissed! I figured I just wanted out of there at this point and do admit the sauce was ok at best. Forget about the noodles being soft yet firm, just soft for this place. The meat balls were mush. I offered her a bite and the best part was watching her face as she choked it down then chased it with wine. The meatballs went untouched after our taste. I honestly could have done better with Chef Boyardee. We will not go back and to the grizzly bear looking cook. Stop checking your text messages in the doorway where we can see you. I can't help but wonder if your love of your phone at work is why my terrible meal wasn't hot. If you do go, please get a seat where you can watch the guy who makes the pizza. He looks so stoned as he works so slowly with his mouth open. Watching him was my second favorite thing at this place. I don't mind 100 to 200 dollar meals when they are good but this place really sucked. Hopefully they can get their act together.
(1)Orlean S.
Visited Bravo for the first time over Memorial Day holiday. Thankfully it wasn't busy and we were seated fairly quickly. The décor is nice but not fancy. The server was extremely nice and relatively attentive. With many high dollar restaurants you never know how much food will you get - is it enough you don't need to order side items or will you pay a lot and still leave hungry? So each of us ordered an appetizer; me the grilled portobello mushroom and my guest the pecan crusted brie. Both were surprisingly large and enough to share. The Brie was especially tasty. Then we each ordered a half spinach salad which was a nice size and very appetizing with goat cheese, candied nuts, and sweet dressing. The main course for both of us was the specials for the night; Crab crusted amberjack for me and salmon with fried green tomatoes for my guest. For $28 I was underwhelmed at the portion size of my plate. It was a small piece of amberjack with about 3 sliced new potatoes. I was left guessing what "crab crusted" meant as I saw no crab. The salmon special was better in both size and presentation. While the size of the fish wasn't notable, there was about 4 fried green tomatoes along with corn and a couple of green beans. But again, not what I was expecting after the large plates of appetizers and salad. For dessert we finished with the flourless chocolate torte and a brandy alexander with ice cream. The torte was very chocolaty with a nice presentation. (If you want the best flourless chocolate cake try the Bonzo at Anchuca, Vicksburg.) Overall it was a nice experience and I will return, even though it was the highest price I've ever paid for a meal in Jackson. But I didn't leave hungry! To do it over again I would share an appetizer and probably order a vegetable side with my main course. I would try the redfish and stay away from the crab crusted special.
(4)James J.
View: the view is not spectacular. But , I like the atmosphere. It is very upscale but not crazy prices. It is right off interstate 55 in North Jackson Mississippi. Prices: prices are not too bad. You can get an entree for twenty bucks or less. Waitstaff is good. I have never had bad service. I read some of the reviews about the service being bad but that has not been my experience. Food: I like the bruschetta and I have them add cheese to it. I also like the paneed redfish. it is lightly flowered and is really good. I have eaten here a lot ad if you like wine they have a wide selection. I would recommend this place to eat. So if you are coming to Jackson you should try this place.
(4)Brandon T.
Every time I looked over this restaurant in reviews I was thinking it was Bravo's Italian Cucina, the chain restaurant found in several major cities. But it was definitely not when I checked out the website! The quality of food and calibre was entirely different from what I was expecting! The ambience was one of the classiest I have been to in Jackson with dim candle lit lighting, white table cloths, and huge windows overlooking the highway. The menu was on the pricier side and it may or may not be worth the price. I enjoyed the dining experience, but the meal itself was only average. .
(4)John B.
The paneed redfish is one of the best meals I've ever had! I get it every time I go there. The tomato-basil soup is so good as well.
(5)Leilane V.
I absolutely love the vibrant professional atmosphere at Bravo's. The food and the service is fantastic and great value for money.
(5)William O.
A wonderful locally owned restaurant. & Bar. I celebrated my Birthday there in 2013. It is a great place to take the family. Excellent wine selection. Their pizzas are "to die for."
(4)L T.
This was a nice place for lunch, but nothing that knocked my socks off, either. Our antipasto plate had some great marinated red bell peppers and garlic, but no olives, which I thought was a little strange. I also had the four seasons pizza, which was nice. If you're not from the Jackson area, the restaurant can be a little hard to see from the interstate -- I recommend finding Julep, which is easy to spot on the corner of Northside & Frontage, and entering the shopping plaza from that entrance.
(3)Christopher T.
Came here for dinner on a Tuesday night I believe it was. The bread that came with the meal was really good! We also ordered this deep fried block of Brie cheese crusted in pecans. It was just not for me though it was good - I am just not a big nut fan, especially pecans so I am a bit bias. For main we had this lemon chicken thing wrapped in some kind of fried shell. Sorry that I cannot be more specific. This wasn't really all that good and I wouldn't order it again. The place kind of sits in a mall..kind of hard to explain. The atmosphere is casual with a mixed crowd. The only disconnect on the decor was from the main dining room to where we were sitting, the bar/lounge area. It felt completely different. It had the appearance of a cruise ship - tacky tacky..like maybe something like Carnival. Nothing classy like Norwegian or Celebrity.
(3)Jennifer C.
Ok food, ok atmosphere, pricey. I prefer amerigo's for italian food. i only come here if everyone else in the group wants to go here for lunch.
(2)Jake D.
i have only been to bravo for brunch, so i can't remark on their dinner menu. HOWEVER, in terms of brunch, they are awesome. Jackson has a dearth of breakfast places (with bars), and Bravo steps up. The service is great, the food is creative (for Jackson), and their drink menu is amazing.
(5)Leila F.
I have to say this is the best place I have been to in Jackson... so far. If that changes I will edit this review. The wine list is decent. The food is really good.I found the service quite professional and friendly. The first time I was there, I have to admit I was skeptical. The place was so large....And so many people...how could they keep up such good quality as reputed? Well they do have great food. Why will I not give it five stars? Because of small inconsistencies that may not be readily apparent unless you go here often. Sometimes you order a dish and it is perfection. The next time, it has something missing... the warmth, or the crispiness, or the sauce has slightly changed. I am very sensitive to these things. And I imagine this has to do with the size of the place. Someone different probably cranked out my favorite dish all three times I ate it. Or it sat for a bit longer. Or it was rushed a bit. After that I changed dish and the same thing happened all over again. I am not talking about anything major...it was still delicious. Like I said, I will try a few more places to see if I can find something better...that five star place. But I will probabIy keep coming back here as well. This is a delightful place to eat with fairly high standards across the board. I find it justly priced as well. The owners must be very nice people, which to me is important, because the employees seem happy and seem to enjoy their jobs.
(4)Lawrence Z.
The food and service are mediocre, but let's talk about their selling points: 1) Wine -- they have the BEST wine selection I've seen in Jackson, MS. Kudos to their sommelier. 2) Dessert -- they have the BEST tiramisu I've had in Jackson. Their cappuccino is great too.
(3)Skip R.
One of the best restaurants in Jackson. They don't take reservations, so you will have a wait most times you go there. They are busy, so you won't get the fastest service either. But they are busy because it is very good food. I would rather wait for a great meal rather than get a poor meal in record time. Slow down and enjoy the experience. They use super fresh ingredients and that shines in the quality of the food. I can vouch that the sweep potato fries with cinnamon apricot yogurt dipping sauce and the pecan crusted fried brie with dried cherry marmalade are outstanding. My favorite salad resides there in the Bravo field greens salad with citrus dressing. You can't go wrong with whatever you choose off the entree menu. I have had several pastas including the chicken mushroom with penne pasta. It is really outstanding. The best entree I have had at BRAVO is the pork chop zatarainaise. It's a perfectly cooked pork chop with a creole mustard cream sauce that will knock your socks off. Be sure to save room for the banana creme brule for dessert. It is unrivaled IMO.
(5)S H.
This place blows. It's hard to serve decent food when the ingredients are of such crap quality- 23 dollars for crab cakes that's not lump crab meat is a scam. Also the servers seem unprofessional. Not going back!
(1)Ashley G.
I don't know how everyone doesn't give this place 5 stars. This is one of my all time favorite restaurants. It's more upscale than most of the other restaurants in Jackson but not super pricey. If you are looking for a place with a decent wine list in Mississippi (which is hard to come by) Bravo is your stop. The food is also amazing. They menu offers a wide range of selection from pizzas to fish to a variety of pasta selection. Everything is delicious. Whenever I go I always get the tomato basil soup as an appetizer and the tiramisu for dessert. I normally switch up the entree because I always want to try something different. The tiramisu is hands down the best tiramisu I have ever had. I love tiramisu and try it often at other place but this has always been my favorite.
(5)Baron M.
Another great place from Mangia Bene. They have three of the tastiest places in town, plus they give back to the community (maybe that is why it costs just a bit more vs the competition ha). Bravo is no exception. Every time we have come, they have had a professional staff with great food. Sometimes they run some neat specials (like the wine bottle special they are running right now, which we are planning on trying out this Friday) from time to time and it seems that you can get an early bird discount (last time I checked) for dinning in early.
(4)Beth P.
When I have folks in from out of town, this is the first place we go! Plus excellent Sunday brunch time, try the breakfast pizza.
(4)Kristin H.
Dining at Bravo was a last minute choice as the day we travelled to Jackson, the whole town seemed to be closed for the Thanksgiving weekend. Needing to eat after a 3 hour drive, a friend suggested we meet at Bravo. when we walked in, there was no host to greet us, but a woman who I can only guess was a manager who came to seat us. As she took us to her seat, I saw she had been sitting at the bar eating, and when we sat down, I noticed she was still somewhat chewing. OOO-kayyyy... We sat down and ordered mimosas and bellinis, a must if I am out on a weekend and there is a brunch menu. Small for 7 bucks, but I still had 2! We all ordered our lunch. I got an eggplant napoleon with sun-dried tomato pesto and goat cheese. The dish tasted like someone had taken a pre-made one out of the walk-in and put in on the plate. It was too cold, and difficult to cut into. The flavors were good, but I would rather it had been at least room temperature. I started with the tomato soup, which was wonderful. I could have had a few bowls of that and been quite happy. The hubs had a BLT club. It was a standard sandwich, nothing to write home about. My mother had the crabcakes. These were good, but a crabcake lover like myself, a lot of filler went into these. A little less cake and a bit more crab would liven them right up! Service was good, not great. He was friendly, but his pacing was off. He tried to take my mothers plate away as she was still eating. I always appreciate if a server would ask if I was still enjoying my meal. Then it doesn't sound too hurried and we can all finish our lunch at our pace. If I go back to Jackson, I most likely will not be dining here. There were many other places I wanted to go but were closed on a Saturday afternoon for Thanksgiving weekend. By far the most bizarre excuse I had ever heard!! Jackson as a whole was a disappointment. Maybe it was the food.
(2)Brett S.
Way over priced for a very mediocre restaurant! The previous night we ate at Amerigo's which had top notch waiters and delicious food. This p,ace was a couple of dollars more and not anywhere near as good. Also the waitress was not very professional and food was served across the table. By the way did I mention it was noisy?
(2)K P.
Had a light early dinner in the lounge. Open and comfortable. Food was excellent and atmosphere was very relaxing. Good service as well. Still one of my absolute favorite Jackson eateries.
(4)Bart C.
Upscale crowd of mostly late 30's to mid 50's professionals. Very nice atmosphere, very attentive staff and well prepared food. Fish of the night was a lobster topped Lemon fish, a black and bleu risotto or a pan seared New York strip. I had the crabcakes and my wife had the linguine with andoulle and shrimp. Joshua was our server. Very good experience overall.
(4)Frank S.
I think this place is very good. For years I never went here but made the first dinner last year and have gone back twice since. I had no problems with the waiters. The drinks are great but cannot recommend one as I don't recall the names. Food is excellent all around. Nice atmosphere and in a good location, easy to get to, which is Highland Village, right off the interstate at Northside Drive.
(4)Michael O.
Far and away the best restaurant in Jackson. Good honest drinks,very good wine list,the menu is excellent and the flavor sense of the dishes is one of the best I've come across anywhere and I travel about 150 days a year through out the country . It's a must try in Jackson
(5)john m.
Good Italian food. Nice atmosphere. The bar is packed on Thursday nights. The get all of their baked goods from there sister bakery BroadStreet Bakery located accross the freeway.
(3)Dee K.
I have been to this place at least 100 times and am ready to go 1000 more. Food is great, ambiance is classy and romantic. Some tables are a bit too close but then again it's a small place. Appetizers are big to a level where if I am not too hungry I can manage with soup and appetizer and not miss the main course. Keep in mind I am a girl and don't eat too much. Wine list is extensive and bread pudding is out of this world. Cream brulle is another of my favorite here. Cajun pasta with andouille sausage, salmon pizza are some of my favorites there. They have a great pizza oven and most of the pizza choices are great. Love it for food, drinks and classy deserts.
(5)Brian K.
I once loved this place....but that has changed. The service was once A+ but it is no longer that. The last 3 times I visited this place I have had to repeat myself over and over because my waiter or waitress can't seem to get it together. The last time I visited after I was seated it took the waitress 20 minutes to come greet my party during brunch. The kitchen is good, the food comes quick, it is usually good, but the service needs to step it up. This was once my favorite place to dine, but its not what it once was.
(3)Sonia C.
Good food, but over-rated. We ate here a few times when my husband was in medical school. It's a nice place with good food and decent service, but it doesn't live up to its reputation. They do have some interesting dishes, like fried polenta and they have some nice salads. The pizza Margherita is good, and I'd order it again. They also have a vegetarian plate, which is appreciated. If you decide to go, have realistic expectations - good, but not great.
(3)Gregory G.
This is a Jackson Mississippi hidden jewel and I am going to uncover it for you. First let me say this place has a great atmosphere with lots of energy. The servers at Bravo I would have to say are the best. And the food is "A" rated. I have eaten at some really great italian restaurants in Chicago, this one should be relocated to the "Windy City", but then you would miss out on the Mississippi warm and friendly hospitality you receive when entering the door. Their menu is extensive and if you don't find anything mouth watering on their Wine list, you won't find it in Jackson. So if you are visiting Jackson Mississippi and looking for a really great place to eat, Bravo should be on your list. Now it can become crowded during normal dinner times, but wait until 7:30pm and you should be fine. Enjoy!!!!!!!
(5)Tony S.
Great food, but the service, while adequate, was slow. We tried the glazed chicken, the fried oyster salad, crab cakes, pork chops, and a salad with goat cheese. Everyone was VERY pleased with the meal, but we waited way too long for simple things like a glass of water and some lemon wedges. Also, the host was really unhelpful, unprofessional, and had us wait almost twice as long as his previously estimated wait time (50 minutes). Thankfully, there's a lounge and a bar. So, definitely check it out, but make reservations.
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