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

Brio Italian Grille - Sarasota - University Town Center

4.2
4.2
3394 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
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–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 702-9102
  • 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
    Kimberly Golonka: (407) 634-3999
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Parking details
    Ample Parking Available
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,394 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brio Italian Grille at Sarasota's University Town Center offers a delightful Italian dining experience. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like the Vodka Crispy Chicken Pasta and grilled salmon salad. The atmosphere is charming, perfect for alfresco dining, though noise levels can vary.

3,394 Reviews
  1. Crash VIP

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food, perfect drinks and our server Ava was wonderful!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was cold and server was terrible. 15 minutes at the table before he got there asked for extra salad dressing never showed up and no balsamic glaze on it at all. Both pasta dishes served cold

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  3. Stephen

    Tampa57 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food good. Waitress inattentive. Went 38 minutes with no water. The busboy was great. We had asked for no asparagus because of food allergy and to get spinach instead. Plate came with asparagus. No waitress in sight. Busboy took care of the issue. Manager had to bring check and water pitcher as the waitress was MIA for most of the meal.

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  4. teresa VIP

    New York City50 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    This batch of red sauce was metallic. It was an off night, as the meal I had in January was great. Our server was excellent.

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  5. Peaches

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was slow and the noise level extremely high. I told the restaurant we were there to celebrate my husbands 65 birthday and no recognition was offered.

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  6. John VIP

    Orlando62 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Although our dinners and salads were very good Caesar, wedge, ravioli di Bello with shrimp and pasta Brio. the atmosphere for dinner was extremely disappointing. It definitely is not a place for an enjoyable dinner. The noise was over the top, a young child was crawling on the floor, dress for dinner non existent more like a sports bar with hats on backwards and muscle shirts. Beach wear. It’s really too bad since the decor tends to be more upscale. Service by Miquel was very good as he paced out our meal to our liking. Outdoor dining would probably be a lot quieter, but it was a cool evening.

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  7. Karen VIP

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent time at Brio. The food was excellent from apps to dessert. Our server Oscar was excellent, very personable. Can’t wait to go back. So many options on their menu I want to try.

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  8. Carson

    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brio has a nice environment for formal eating. The dishes are well prepared, and priced well.

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  9. Sharon VIP

    Tampa5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived early and we understood that our table wasn’t ready so we went to the bar. The service was very slow. I had called and told them that we were celebrating a birthday. I gave the person’s name. However there was no recognition whatsoever of the birthday. Not a happy birthday not a dessert nothing. We had birthday cards on the table and it’s still meant nothing However, we had a fabulous server. Her name is Sarah.

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  10. Rose Ann

    Naples21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great. We had a reservation and was seated promptly. We were disappointed in the cocktails. Very very light poor with the alcohol.

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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 3394 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

190 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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
    Kimberly Golonka: (407) 634-3999
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