Bravo! Italian Kitchen

4.2
1510 reviews
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About

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Bravo Bethel Road is an upscale-casual Italian restaurant in Columbus, perfect for those seeking authentic pasta, wood-fired pizza, and signature entrées. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and wine in our inviting, family-friendly atmosphere, surrounded by stunning Roman-ruin décor. Planning a holiday party or Thanksgiving celebration? We offer catering services and easy reservations to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Bravo Bethel Road is the place to eat in Columbus, OH for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today—reserve your table or order online!

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Bravo! Italian Kitchen
3000 Hayden Rd, Columbus, OH
43235, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
1,510 reviews
5 stars
870
4 stars
324
3 stars
144
2 stars
70
1 star
102

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Many customers reported slow service, understaffing, and poor communication from waitstaff.

Food Quality

Several reviews mentioned food being undercooked, bland, or not meeting expectations, with specific items frequently out of stock.

Positive Staff Experiences

Despite issues, some customers praised individual servers for their excellent service and attentiveness.

Cleanliness Concerns

Multiple reviews highlighted unsanitary conditions in the restaurant, particularly in the restrooms.

Mixed Dining Experiences

While some customers enjoyed their meals and had positive experiences, others expressed disappointment and frustration with their visits.
  • KD
    Krystle Detwiler
    2 days ago
    4.0
    Loved the new family meal option! Garlic bread, salad, and pasta for 4, only $45! We added the meatballs appetizer, which was the perfect compliment. Definitely recommend. *Found the alfredo to be a bit plain, but everyone was full when we left.
  • JR
    Jacob Reber
    Dec 25, 2025
    1.0
    Our party of 6 decided to skip cooking and go out to eat on Christmas. We chose Bravo as it was close to us and was one of the few places open. We made reservations for 6:30 and arrived early and waited about 15 minutes to be seated. It was extremely busy, so we were not concerned about the wait. While being seated we were informed that they were understaffed and that service would be slow. We later found out they only had three servers for the entire restaurant. We were greeted quickly, if not curtly, and had our drink orders taken. Two members of our party ordered white sangria, one a martini, and the rest assorted soft drinks. The waitress left and came back to inform us they were out of all sangria which would be a common theme throughout our visit. They then ordered peach bellini instead. Those were delivered along with the martini, which was in a normal glass. We were told that they were out of martini glasses, which wasn’t the end of the world considering how busy it was. The martini was a disgrace, it was quite literally just warm gin with an olive in it. They then ordered a beer which was also warm. We then went to order our food and were informed that a significant amount of the menu was out of stock. This was not communicated to us upon checking in, when being seated, or when greeted by the waitress. Items out of stock: Any fried cheese Calamari Meatballs Chicken Masala Lasagna Pizza/ Flatbreads This was a great disapointment to our party as two of us wanted to get their pizza, one wanted to get meatballs and another wanted the Chicken Masala. We also planned on getting Calamari for the table. We took a moment and decided on different meals. Our soups were delivered with no problems, it was hot and had good taste. When our main course arrived there were multiple issues, some of which could normally be ignored but added to our growing frustrations. Two of us ordered steaks and they were both cooked wrong, one under and one over. Two people got the alfredo as their meal and another one got it as a side, all three complained it was bland, I tried it and agreed. My food wasn't very hot, a sentiment shared by our group. We reordered the peach bellini and the second set was all ice and had no taste of peach or liquor. We told the waitress and they removed it from the bill. At some point i visited the restroom to find it filthy, with the floor covered in urine to the point my shoes were sticking to the floor. Overall we were very disappointed by our trip and will likely not return.
  • JT
    Joe Turek
    Dec 25, 2025
    2.0
    It's not surprising that the company has filed bankruptcy twice in the last five years as the business is a complete mess. We had a reservation but they were running at least thirty minutes behind. When we were eventually seated we were told by our server that they were out of several appetizers as well as popular entrees including lasagna and meatballs. But the real kicker is that they were out of mozzarella cheese. Yes, you read that correctly - an Italian restaurant was out of mozzarella cheese. So they could also not make pizza and the ingredient would be absent in many of the entrees that were available. I ended up ordering chicken parmesan sans mozzarella. The chicken itself was fine but the pasta was not cooked well. The service was average at best. Prices are high considering the mediocre quality. Obviously not a great experience and I would be unlikely to return when there are plenty of other options.
  • TS
    Tony S
    Dec 23, 2025
    1.0
    Seems poorly managed. At 615 on a tues evening , couldn't get seated when told no wait. Only saw one waitress in the entire restaurant. Nobody had been served food yet. Manager was nowhere to be seen. After waiting for 10 minutes watching the chaos of the hostess trying to do 5 functions we just left. It looked like we would be waiting forever for food.
  • MR
    MARLON RIVAS
    Dec 23, 2025
    3.0
    Visitamos este restaurante por mi cumpleaños, muy bonito sus instalaciones, con respecto a la comida si me lleve una decepcion ya que por el platillo que pedi y el costo la porcion era muy poco, pedi una pasta a la bolon̈esa y los sabores no estaban presente, en otra cosa que deben trabajar en la atencion el mesero no fue para nada amable, un poco tosco su servicio, realmente me encantaria volver por la pizza pero es algo que pensaria.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bravo! Italian Kitchen

Does Bravo! Italian Kitchen accept reservations?

Yes, Bravo! Italian Kitchen accepts reservations to ensure you have a table when you arrive.

What are the brunch hours at Bravo! Italian Kitchen?

Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Brunch is closed Monday through Friday.