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BRAVO! Cucina Italiana Restaurants Across the Nation "Share Our Love of Pasta" During October – National Pasta Month, With Three-Course Prix Fixe Meals for Two for $29.95

Offer available Sundays–Thursdays in October

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — During National Pasta Month (October), BRAVO! Cucina Italiana restaurants across the U.S. are pleased to "Share Our Love of Pasta" with their special promotion, featuring three-course prix fixe meals for two people, for only $29.95. BRAVO! is owned and operated by Columbus-based BRAVO I BRIO Restaurant Group (BBRG).

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Available Sundays–Thursdays in October, the "Share Our Love of Pasta" three-course meals include salad, a chef-created pasta entree and dessert.

Salad Choices:

  • Insalata Della Casa: Chopped greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, bacon, crispy pasta and Parmesan dressing
  • BRAVO! Chopped Salad: Chopped greens, cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes, olives, Feta and red wine vinaigrette
  • Caesar Classica: Traditional Caesar salad with housemade croutons

Pasta Choices:

  • Sausage & Pepper Spaghettini with Oven Roasted Tomatoes: Barilla® spaghettini, sweet Italian sausage, peppadew peppers, roasted grape tomatoes, caramelized onions, basil, tomato compote, Ricotta and fresh oregano (pairs beautifully with Porta Palo Merlot – $6.95/glass).
  • Seafood Pasta: Barilla® linguine, shrimp, Bay scallops, calamari, spicy tomato white wine sauce, rosemary, basil and green onions (a wonderful pairing with Porta Palo Sauvignon Blanc – $6.95/glass).
  • Shrimp Piccante Spaghettini: Barilla® spaghettini, spicy sauteed shrimp, cilantro, roasted broccoli, tomato compote, basil and Boursin (pairs exquisitely with Porta Palo Chardonnay –$6.95/glass).

Dessert Choices:

  • Vanilla Bean Creme Brule: Decadent vanilla bean custard with a caramelized sugar crust
  • Chef Brittany's Cannoli Crumble: BRAVO!'s twist on the traditional cannoli. Lightly sweetened ricotta filling with chocolate chips and cannoli pastry crumble.
  • Warm Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie: Baked-to-order rich chocolate brownie topped with peanut butter cream

For those who wish to indulge only in BRAVO!'s delectable pasta from the "Share Our Love of Pasta" menu, guests can purchase any one of the three chef-created pasta entrées alone for $12.99 at lunch or $14.99 at dinner.

"During National Pasta Month, we are happy to present the 'Share Our Love of Pasta' promotion at BRAVO!, a wonderful place to savor delicious pasta, as well as enjoy tasty salads and divine desserts," said BBRG President & Chief Operating Officer Brian O'Malley.

About BRAVO! Cucina Italiana
BRAVO! Cucina Italiana is a "polished casual" restaurant offering classic Italian food amongst the shadows of Roman ruins. The subtitle "Cucina Italiana" means Italian kitchen, in which all cooking is done in full view of the guest, creating the energy of a live theater. BRAVO's popular entrees include grilled steaks, chops and fresh seafood, as well as flatbreads, pizzas and salads, similar to what one would find in an authentic "ristorante" in Italy. BRAVO! is part of Columbus-based BRAVO I BRIO Restaurant Group. Founded in 1992, BRAVO I BRIO Restaurant Group currently operates more than 100 restaurants in 33 states including BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, BRIO Tuscan Grille and Bon Vie Bistro. Please visit the Web site, BravoItalian.com for a list of locations, and to follow the restaurant on Twitter (@bravo_italian) and Facebook (facebook.com/bravoitalian).

About BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group, Inc.
BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBRG) is a leading owner and operator of two distinct Italian restaurant brands, BRAVO! Cucina Italiana and BRIO Tuscan Grille. BBRG has positioned its brands as multifaceted culinary destinations that deliver the ambiance, design elements and food quality reminiscent of fine dining restaurants at a value typically offered by casual dining establishments, a combination known as the upscale affordable dining segment. Each of BBRG's brands provides its guests with a fine dining experience and value by serving affordable cuisine prepared using fresh flavorful ingredients and authentic Italian cooking methods, combined with attentive service in an attractive, lively atmosphere. BBRG strives to be the best Italian restaurant company in America and is focused on providing its guests an excellent dining experience through consistency of execution. For more information, visit www.bbrg.com.

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