BRAVO Cucina Italiana - Cincinnati - Rookwood Exchange - Permanently Closed

Starters / Primi

• Calamari$9.99

  Crispy calamari, fresh arrabiatta, lemon aioli

• Chicken + Polenta**$7.99

  Handmade organic free range, chicken meatballs, creamy polenta, house-made pesto

• Crispy Shrimp Napoli$12.99

  Premium shrimp, green onions, charred tomato sauce

• Margherita Flatbread$7.99

  Vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, the freshest basil

• Zucchini Fritti**$7.99

  Crispy, thinly-sliced, full of flavor, vegetarian

• Mediterranean Olives$3.99

  Handpicked in southern Italy

• Spinach + Artichoke Dip$10.99

  Fresh spinach, creamy artichoke, parmigiana bread

• Chicken + Spinach Flatbread$9.99

  Tender chicken, creamy spinach, fresh mozzarella, green onions

• Crispy 'Mozz' Ravioli$10.99

  Crispy pasta filled with creamy mozzarella. Served with fresh pomodoro & alfredo

• Pecorino Cheese Dip$9.99

  Aged pecorino melted in our fired brick oven, clover honey

• Handmade Meatballs$9.99

  Organic grass-fed beef, all-natural pork, fresh mozzarella. Full of flavor and shareable

• Pepperoni Flatbread$9.99

  Pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, oregano

Garden / Insalata

Salad Adds: grilled chicken $4.99 (200 cal), grilled shrimp $5.99 (160 cal), grilled salmon* $6.99 (300 cal)

Side Salads

• House Salad**$5.99

  Insalata Della Casa. Fresh greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, bacon, crispy pasta, parmigiana dressing

• Chopped**$5.99

  Chopped greens, cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes, olives, feta, red wine vinaigrette

• Caesar** ^$5.99

  Romaine, parmigiana cheese, croutons, house-made caesar dressing

• Tomato Caprese** ^$6.99

  Fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze

Entrée Salads

• Mediterranean Vegetable**$11.99

  Grilled seasonal vegetables, orzo, farro, sweet garlic vinaigrette, pine nuts & balsamic glaze

• Grilled Chicken**$13.99

  Gorgonzola, herb vinaigrette

• Romano Crusted Chicken$13.99

  Crispy chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, egg, bacon, green onions, parmesan dressing

• Grilled Salmon* ^$15.99

  Field greens, tomatoes, grilled asparagus, crispy pasta, balsamic vinaigrette

Soups / Zuppa

• Italian Wedding**$4.99

• Lobster Bisque**$5.99

• Soup of the Day**$4.99

Soup + Side Salad

Add $1 Substitute Lobster Bisque or Tomato Caprese Salad

• Soup + Side Salad$9.99

  Choice of soup and side salad

Neapolitan Pizzas

Pizza was born in the city of Naples, Italy. The warm climate produces the sweetest tomatoes and the creamiest mozzarella cheese. The flour mills produce the finest flour creating a crust that is both crispy & light.

• Margherita$9.99

  Vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & basil

• Chicken + Spinach$12.99

  Tender chicken, creamy spinach, fresh mozzarella, green onions

• Pepperoni$12.99

  Pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, oregano

• Sicilian$13.99

  Italian sausage, pepperoni, diced meatballs

• Vegetarian$10.99

  Four pizzas in one: Roasted red peppers, fresh zucchini, grape tomatoes & basil, shiitake mushrooms

Sandwiches

• Organic Meatball**$6.99

  Organic grass-fed beef, all natural pork meatballs with marinara and fresh mozzarella, neapolitan bread

• Roasted Turkey$11.99

  Roasted turkey, bacon, tomatoes, arugula, avocado, green onion, mayo, toasted brioche, fresh fruit

• Grilled Chicken$11.99

  Bacon, tomatoes, arugula, green onion, mayo, toasted brioche bun, fresh fruit

Imbriolo Family Recipes / Famiglia

Johnny Imbriolo is our culinary leader and a 5th generation Italian chef. These amazing recipes were passed down to him from his mom and dad

• Spaghetti Pesto$11.99

  My dad's recipe, blending the freshest basil, parsley, aged parmigiana, olive oil tossed with al dente spaghetti

• Spaghetti Pomodoro$12.99

  The first dish taught to every Italian chef. Tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil and aged Grana Padano Zanetti—only the best!

• Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe$12.99

  It means "cheese & pepper." Spaghetti with 3 simple, but "full-of-flavor" ingredients-aged Grana Padano Zanetti, creamy butter and fresh cracked black pepper

• Spaghetti Bolognese$13.99

  My mom's traditional bolognese. Organic grass-fed ground beef and all-natural pork, white wine and fresh tomatoes cooked slow & long. I was never late for dinner

Entrée Adds

• Grilled Chicken$4.99

• Grilled Shrimp$5.99

• Grilled Salmon*$6.99

Pastas / Classico

• Chicken + Spinach Fettuccine (Pasta Woozie)^$15.99

  Grilled chicken, fresh fettuccine, house alfredo, fresh spinach

• Pasta Bravo (Chicken Rigatoni)^$15.99

  Grilled chicken, rigatoni, mushrooms, roasted red pepper cream sauce

• Spaghettini + Meatballs$15.99

  Handmade sustainable meatballs, marinara, thin spaghetti, Grana Padano Zanetti

• Sausage Tortelloni$16.99

  Mozzarella-filled tortelloni with sausage, pomodoro, chili flake, basil

• Lasagne$17.99

  Signature meat sauce, alfredo, ricotta, mozzarella

  • Mezza (Half-Portion)$14.99

• Shrimp Fra Diavolo^$17.99

  Campanelle pasta, spicy tomato cream sauce

New Alfredo Fresco™

We prepare Alfredo Fresco using only the freshest cream, highest quality cheeses and seasonal chef-crafted ingredients to deliver exceptional flavor and you'll feel good afterwards!

• Fettuccine Alfredo$12.99

  Fresh fettuccine, Reggiano cheese & the freshest cream combine to create our full-flavored Italian recipe

• Primavera Alfredo$15.99

  Our special fettuccine alfredo with roasted red peppers, zucchini, onions & asparagus. A delicious way to eat your vegetables

• Shrimp Alfredo$17.99

  Our special fettuccine alfredo topped with high quality, premium shrimp in the 'scampi' style

Combos

Pair a soup or side salad with your choice of one half-portion entrée

Soup or Side Salad

• Italian Wedding Soup$0.00

• Lobster Bisque$0.00

  add $1

• House Salad$0.00

• Caeser Salad$0.00

• Tomato Caprese Salad$0.00

  add $1

Entrées

$12.99

• Margherita Flatbread$0.00

• Chicken + Spinach Flatbread$0.00

• Pepperoni Flatbread$0.00

• Pasta Bravo$0.00

• Eggplant Parmigiana$0.00

• Shrimp Fra Diavolo$0.00

Entrées

$13.99

• Pasta Woozie$0.00

• Lasagne$0.00

• Shrimp Scampi$0.00

Parms

• Eggplant Parmigiana$15.99

  Crispy eggplant, marinara, fresh mozzarella, spaghettini pomodoro

• Chicken Parmigiana$17.99

  Crispy breaded chicken, marinara, fresh mozzarella, spaghettini pomodoro

  • Mezza (Half-Portion)$15.99

Chicken

• Chicken Caprese$15.99

  Spinach, tomato, zucchini, mozzarella, orzo, farro, pesto vinaigrette & balsamic glaze

• Chicken Scaloppine$17.99

  Shiitake mushrooms, tomatoes, provolone, feta, lemon caper butter & herb linguine

• Chicken Marsala$18.99

  Grilled chicken, mushroom marsala sauce, yukon gold mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables

  • Mezza (Half-portion)$16.99

Sea

• Shrimp Scampi$15.99

  Sautéed shrimp, spaghettini, lemon

• Grilled Salmon* ** ^$18.99

  Fresh salmon, vegetables, pesto vinaigrette

• Lobster Ravioli**$18.99

  Ravioli with lobster, sautéed shrimp, creamy tomato sauce

• Shrimp + Lobster Fettuccine$21.99

  Fresh fettuccine in a light cream sauce

Wine Pairings

bottles for $25; 6 oz glass $7; 9 oz glass $11

• Mediterranean Vegetable Salad | Riesling, Wente

• Grilled Salmon Salad | Pinot Grigio, Sartori

• Pasta Woozie | Chardonnay, Mandrarossa

• Chicken Parmigiana | Pinot Noir, Sartori

• Spaghettini + Meatballs | Chianti, DaVinci

Wines / Vino

Bubbly

100-125 cal per 5 oz or split | 525-675 cal per bottle

• Prosecco, Cinzano, Veneto, Italy

  • 5oz$8.00
  • Bottle$32.00

• Sparkling Rosé, Maschio, Treviso, Italy

  • Split$10.00

• Prosecco Doc, Mionetto, Treviso, Italy

  • Split$10.00
  • Bottle$39.00

• Brut, Moet + Chandon Imperial, Champagne, France

  • Split$19.00
  • Bottle$72.00

White & Rosé

125-160 cal per 6 oz | 185-240 cal per 9 oz | 525-675 cal per bottle

• Moscato, Seven Daughters, Piedmonte, Italy

  • 6oz$9.00
  • 9oz$13.00
  • Bottle$32.00

• Riesling, Wente Vineyards Riverbank, Monterey, CA^^

  • 6oz$7.00
  • 9oz$11.00
  • Bottle$25.00

• Rosé, Love Story, Verona, Italy

  • 6oz$9.00
  • 9oz$13.00
  • Bottle$32.00

• Pinot Grigio, Sartori Family Reserve, Veneto, Italy

  • 6oz$7.00
  • 9oz$11.00
  • Bottle$25.00

• Pinot Grigio, Bottega Vinaia, Trentino, Italy^^

  • 6oz$11.00
  • 9oz$17.00
  • Bottle$42.00

• Sauvignon Blanc, Matua Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand

  • 6oz$9.00
  • 9oz$13.00
  • Bottle$32.00

• Chardonnay (Unoaked), Mandrarossa, Sicily, Italy^^

  • 6oz$7.00
  • 9oz$11.00
  • Bottle$25.00

• Chardonnay (Unoaked), Tormaresca, Puglia, Italy^^

  • 6oz$9.00
  • 9oz$13.00
  • Bottle$32.00

• Chardonnay, Mer Soleil, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA

  • 6oz$12.00
  • 9oz$18.00
  • Bottle$43.00

Red

125-160 cal per 6 oz | 185-240 cal per 9 oz | 525-675 cal per bottle

• Pinot Noir, Sartori Family Reserve, Veneto, Italy

  • 6oz$7.00
  • 9oz$11.00
  • Bottle$25.00

• Pinot Noir, Votre Sante, California

  • 6oz$10.00
  • 9oz$15.00
  • Bottle$36.00

• Sangiovese, Cecchi, Tuscany, Italy

  • 6oz$9.00
  • 9oz$13.00
  • Bottle$32.00

• Chianti, Davinci DOCG Tuscany, Italy

  • 6oz$7.00
  • 9oz$11.00
  • Bottle$25.00

• Chianti Classico, Rocca Delle Macie, Tuscany, Italy

  • 6oz$11.00
  • 9oz$17.00
  • Bottle$42.00

• Red Blend, Mamma Mia, Puglia, Italy

  • 6oz$8.00
  • 9oz$12.00
  • Bottle$30.00

• Nero D'avola, Settesoli, Sicily, Italy^^

  • 6oz$8.00
  • 9oz$12.00
  • Bottle$30.00

• Merlot, Chloe, San Lucas-Monterey, CA

  • 6oz$9.00
  • 9oz$13.00
  • Bottle$32.00

• Malbec, Kaiken, Mendoza, Argentina

  • 6oz$10.00
  • 9oz$15.00
  • Bottle$36.00

• Valpolicella, Allegrini, Verona, Italy

  • 6oz$11.00
  • 9oz$17.00
  • Bottle$42.00

• Cabernet Sauvignon, J. Lohr Seven Oaks, Paso Robles, CA

  • 6oz$10.00
  • 9oz$15.00
  • Bottle$36.00

• Cabernet Sauvignon, Rodney Strong, Sonoma County, CA^^

  • 6oz$13.00
  • 9oz$19.00
  • Bottle$45.00

Classic Italian Reds

125-160 cal per 6 oz | 185-240 cal per 9 oz | 525-675 cal per bottle

• Nebbiolo, Il Principe, Piedmonte, Italy$47.00

• Ripasso, Bertani Valpolicella DOC Verona, Italy^^$55.00

• Rosso di Montalcino, Banfi, Tuscany, Italy$57.00

House Wine Picco

Introducing our exclusive Italian Mediterranean house wines. Picco means the 'peak' of ripeness. Our sustainably grown grapes are handpicked on family farms along the coast of Sicily

• Bianco (White)^^

  • 6 oz Glass$7.00
  • 9 oz Glass$11.00

• Rosso (Red)^^

  • 6 oz Glass$7.00
  • 9 oz Glass$11.00

Waters

• San Pellegrino Sparkling

  • Sm$3.00
  • Lg$5.00

• Acqua Panna (Still)

  • Sm$3.00
  • Lg$5.00

Beers

Ask about our craft beers. (95-170 cal per 12 oz)

• Peroni Nastro Azzurro

• Stella Artois

• Bud Light

• Michelob Ultra

• Corona

• Coors Light

• Miller Lite

• Sam Adams

• Blue Moon

Handcrafted Beverages

90-150 cal per drink

• Lemonade$3.00

  House-made, with a sugar rim

• Berry Lemonade$3.00

  Monin Wildberry Syrup, house-made lemonade, sugar rim

• White Peach Palmer$3.00

  Monin White Peach Syrup, lemonade and iced tea

• Mango Iced Tea$4.00

  Monin Mango Syrup, fresh brewed iced tea

• San Benedetto$4.00

  Imported peach tea

• San Pellegrino$4.00

  Grapefruit soda

Spritzers & Sangrias

120-260 cal per drink

• Peach Bellini$8.00

  Peach nectar, peach schnapps, Prosecco, frozen

• Aperol Spritz$8.00

  Italy's favorite cocktail made with Prosecco

• White Peach Sangria$8.00

  Peach nectar, fresh berries and citrus fruits, peach schnapps, chardonnay, on the rocks

• Red Sangria$9.00

  Black raspberry liqueur, lime juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, soda water, raspberries, orange

Fresh Handcrafted Cocktails

Add $3 Make it an Affogato by adding a scoop of vanilla gelato. 210-400 cal per drink

• Top Shelf Italian Margarita$8.00

  Camarena Reposado Tequila, Caravella Limoncello, lime & lemon juice, rocks

• Strawberry Basil Limonata$9.00

  Absolut Vodka, Caravella Limoncello, lemon juice, strawberries, fresh basil, rocks

• Black Cherry Mule$9.00

  Jim Beam Bourbon, Italian cherries, fresh mint, ginger beer, rocks

• Sparkling Mediterranean G&T$8.00

  Bombay Sapphire Gin, St. Germain Liqueur, Pellegrino Grapefruit Soda, tonic, fresh limes & cucumber, rocks

• Bravo Old Fashioned$9.00

  Maker's Mark Bourbon, Amaretto Disaronno, fresh orange, Italian cherries, orange bitters, rocks

• Raspberry Mojito$8.00

  Bacardi Superior Rum, fresh lime and raspberries, soda, rocks

• Espresso Martini$10.00

  Absolut Vodka, Tiramisu Liqueur, Averna Amaro, Italian espresso, up