Bravo

Earlier this week, I went out to dinner at Bravo located at the Village of Rochester Hills, Michigan. Overall I would say that the experience was fantastic. Before being seated, we spent some time in the large bar located at the front of the restaurant. It was nice to choose an appetizer off the "bar bites menu" where all eight offerings were $2.95. Bravo offers an extensive wine list, which many adults appreciate. Many of the wines are made exclusively for Bravo by a winery in Italy. Also, there is a wide variety of specialty drinks and liquors on the menu .While eating in the restaurant, I felt as if I had been whisked away to Italy because of the decor, music, and general feel of the restaurant The atmosphere was very relaxing due to the soft lightening and view out of the large arched windows. The service was outstanding, and the waiter was friendly, professional, and never forgot to bring anything to our table. Also, he was extremely efficient and we never waited too long for our food. The menu consists of traditional Italian food: appetizers, soups and salads, pizza, pasta, house specials, sea foods, grilled meats, and a wide variety of desserts. For starters, you always get a free appetizer of bread and delicious dipping oil. For the entre, my personal favorite is the Pasta Bolognese (spaghetti with a meat sauce), and the Insalata De La Casa (the house salad) which I ordered that night. For dessert, I enjoyed the cheesecake, which very creamy and the top has caramelized sugar that makes it very unique and flavorful. Depending on the time of day, you can go to Bravo for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Unless you make a reservation, there is usually a line of people. An option is to walk around the village while you wait. Bravo would be a perfect restaurant for parties. They have tables, large booths to accommodate families, or a room in the back for private parties. Also, it would be a perfect place to go on a romantic date. Bravo is also very family friendly, sometimes the waiters even bring dough for the kids to play with! Another nice thing about Bravo is that you don't have to dress up, because it has a casual feel. Bravo is not a place where you leave wishing you wouldn't have spent half of your pay check on dinner. Dinners range from about $6.00 to $25.00, so there is something for everyone! Weather permitting, you are given the choice of either sitting inside, or outside on the patio. Overall, my experience at Bravo was great, and I plan on going there in the future.  If you're looking for a nice Italian dinner, Bravo would definitely be the place to go!