Over the holidays we took our family and in laws to Bricco for dinner. Bar was hopping when we went in and dining room was full. Really great ambiance. Warm, good lighting, great leather-bound... More

Over the holidays we took our family and in laws to Bricco for dinner. Bar was hopping when we went in and dining room was full. Really great ambiance. Warm, good lighting, great leather-bound chairs and booths - cool place. Food was outstanding. Really terrific braised lamb that was incredibly tender. Very solid wine list. Everyone liked their meals and they had nice kids meals options too. Only downside was that they were totally slammed and it took forever to get our meals. They felt badly about that and comped us our second bottle of wine which made it all good.
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My wife and I went to the restaurant based on a recommendation from a co-worker. We called ahead and attempted to make a reservation for my 40th birthday. The hostess informed us that they did not... More

My wife and I went to the restaurant based on a recommendation from a co-worker. We called ahead and attempted to make a reservation for my 40th birthday. The hostess informed us that they did not accept reservations for any less than 10 people. However, she assured us that if we got there at around 6pm, that there would be no problem seating us quickly. We arrived at 6pm and the place was packed. Upon checking in with the hostess, she informed us that there was a 1 hr 15 min wait for a table. No problem, we squeezed throught the crowd and went to the bar and ordered a few drinks. About 45 minutes later we went to check how things were progressing and the hostess rudely informed us that she was, quote "under no obligation to seat us before 7:45pm". Her attitude was completely condescending and utterly uncalled for. Needless to say we left and went to Max-A-Mia in Avon where we were seated immediately with a smile and with great courtesy. If you enjoy abuse and want to be treated with disrespect by a pompous service staff, by all means go to restaurant Bricco. If you want to enjoy an evening out with great food and great service, and bypass the negative atmosphere go to Max-A-Mia, you won't regret it. Pros: Easy to Get To Cons: Wasn't Worth The Gas
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Another great restaurant by Billy Grant - this offers a different feel from Grant's but more great food and fantastic service. I have only attended for lunch a couple of times but was impressed. The... More

Another great restaurant by Billy Grant - this offers a different feel from Grant's but more great food and fantastic service. I have only attended for lunch a couple of times but was impressed. The quality of the food and the portion size was well more than what I expected given the price - I would try one of the artisan pizzas to share and experience how diverse and excellent pizza really can be!
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I ate here for lunch primarily because it is close to my office and because Yahoo was promoting Bricco as home to one of the best sandwiches in the country. Despite this high praise, I'm sad to say... More

I ate here for lunch primarily because it is close to my office and because Yahoo was promoting Bricco as home to one of the best sandwiches in the country. Despite this high praise, I'm sad to say the Lobster and Havarti cheese is overrated, bland and overpriced. This glorified Wonderbread grilled cheese sandwich (with tiny hunks of lobster) will set you back $15 plus tax. Add a drink and you're well past $20 on lunch before tipping. Make no mistake, I'll gladly spend a twenty spot on lunch, but I expect my investment to be returned with an excellent meal. The Bricco experience couldn't have missed my expectation farther. If I wanted to dump $20 on grilled cheese I could go home, toast one up, and tear up a bank note. At least then I'd be able to enjoy the comfort of my own home. The service and ambiance left a lot to be desired as well. Do yourself a favor, if you find yourself in the West Hartford area, take a pass on this place. As for me, I left zero tip, and zero chance for repeat business. Billy Grant, I award you an F- for the day.
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The pistachio crusted goat cheese salad haunts my dreams. I admit, I was skeptical at first- the salad itself looked like horse food. However, I tasted it and couldn't get enough. I will recreate... More

The pistachio crusted goat cheese salad haunts my dreams. I admit, I was skeptical at first- the salad itself looked like horse food. However, I tasted it and couldn't get enough. I will recreate it for my family dinner on Sunday. The proscuitto pizza was delish. The croissant bread pudding could have been better but was a nice comforting finish. YUMMMM
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Bricco's offers something for everyone - there is always an item on the menu that pleases everyone! The service is impeccable - the food is delicious and the restaurant is charming! Hard to find... More

Bricco's offers something for everyone - there is always an item on the menu that pleases everyone! The service is impeccable - the food is delicious and the restaurant is charming! Hard to find another that compares! One suggestion that I would make is that the bar area be expanded a bit - it is too crowded to enjoy cocktails before dinner! Although - I do like GRANT's and its offerings - I was surprized not to see it rated! I prefer their bar area so seem to go there more often lately. Pros: MENU, SERVICE, AMBIENCE Cons: Crowded
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