"Was medicore. Food not amazing, especially for the price. Also forgot one order, so we had to wait."
Expect to spend $30 40 per person Reservations are accepted onlineWe came in around 9 pm so we were a little rushed, but that 's understandable because the restaurant was closing soon. Food was good, though be mindful that it can be quite heavy if you order something with a lot of cheese/sauce (as you 'd expect with Italian food). We came here for an anniversary celebration but they didn 't have that option on the online reservation form, so we chose Birthday . We weren 't offered dessert, which was a little surprising given our selection but understandable because we came in close to Brio 's closing hours (on time for our reservation, however). Attached are a few pictures of our food.Enjoy!...
As many other reviews have pointed out, the service here was terrible. We weren't greeted at all, there was no complimentary water offered, and when we inquired about the wine selection, we received no guidance. To make matters worse, our main course was served before our appetizer, and when we brought it up, there was no apology from the staff. Throughout our meal, no one checked on us to see if we were happy with our food. Our server was absent, and we even had to ask a different staff member for salt and pepper. When the time came for our bill, our server, Sabino, simply dropped it off while we were still eating—he didn't even bother to ask if we needed a to-go box. Not once did he greet...
My wife and I dined here on Friday, and we were pleasantly surprised by the short wait time. We kicked things off with calamari, which was decent—better than average, but not quite the best I've had. For our mains, we ordered the lamb and laughs, and both dishes were excellent. Our waitress was a bit odd in her demeanor, coming off as more like an Applebee's server rather than something a bit more upscale. Nonetheless, we enjoyed our meal and I would definitely recommend this place.
Overall the dining experience at BRIO Italian Grill at the Irvine Spectrum was good , a three star rating. We were seated 15 minutes after our reservation time and then only after I informed the receptionist that we were still waiting. Service was prompt and competent. The environment is attractive both inside and outside. The pollo al forno flatbread and Sicilian spaghetti with shrimp were both ok but not great. There are better choices for dinner at the Irvine Spectrum.
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I visited this restaurant for the first time, and I must say, the lamb here is outstanding. I've tried lamb at many places, but this was by far the most tender and juicy I've ever had. As for the side dishes, the potatoes were a bit too salty, and while the asparagus was tender, it was also on the salty side. We decided to share the cheesecake for dessert, and it was wonderfully rich, especially since we were all quite full from dinner.
Great spot! The food is delicious. However, we weren't greeted when we arrived and had to search for someone to assist us in getting seated. On the bright side, our server was very friendly.
service is great. lobster and shrimp fattyuccine is very good the chopped salat is very good, only the fried calamari is like a rubber. overall it is great!
great Italian food. the lasanha is perfect. inside is very clean and organized. they give a special cup and menu for the children to drink and play.
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It is a great place for group lunch. We have been there for work lunch several times. Always consistent quality food and nice service.
Was medicore. Food not amazing, especially for the price. Also forgot one order, so we had to wait.
Sausage, Pepperoni Ricotta Flatbread
Gorgonzola Crusted Beef Medallions*
Truffle Garlic Toast With Ricotta
Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad
Sicilian Spaghetti With Shrimp
Caramel Mascarpone Cheesecake
Mezza Grilled Chicken Marsala
Sausage Rigatoni Arrabbiatta
Sausage Carbonara Campanelle
Kids Create Your Own Pasta
