The Bravo-Brio Restaurant Group opened its first Tampa location of Brio Tuscan Grille on October 10. The 20,000-square-foot restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating for 190 and 44, respectively, and an entire floor dedicated to private events.
The second floor has six rooms and two outdoor areas for private events. Groups ranging from 16 to 225 can be accommodated among the rooms, which are connected to adjacent patios in groups of three. Each set of three rooms can be used individually or combined for larger groups. There are also a separate kitchen and bar area and restrooms.
The restaurant serves classic Tuscan cuisine, including beef carppaccio and grilled pork chops, as well as numerous pizza, pasta, and seafood dishes. Food and beverage packages are available for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, including plated meals, chef-attended food stations, and buffet options. Off-site catering is also available.
Brio Tuscan Grille
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The main entrance to the restaurant has a grand staircase with ironwork detailing.
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The main dining room on the first floor is decorated with painted gold walls, rich burgundy and brown upholstered chairs and banquettes, and white draping on the ceiling.
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A small hallway outside the Yandolino, Carrara, and Toscano private rooms on the second floor provides access to the adjacent patio with additional lounge seating.
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The private Yandolino room is equipped with a 52-inch TV that can be used for presentations.
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The conjoined Sienna, Veneto, and Chianti private rooms can be used together or separately and are attached to an outdoor patio.
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A separate bar and lounge area on the second floor can also be used for private events or as pre-event space in conjunction with one of the dining rooms.
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