Cucina Italiana) are American upscale casual dining restaurant chains that specialize in Italian-American cuisine.
The chains were established in Columbus, Ohio as Bravo Development, Inc. (BDI) in 1992 by Rick and Chris Doody in collaboration with Executive Chef Phil Yandolino.
[3] Brio specializes in Northern Italian cuisine including bruschetta, pizza, pasta, steaks, seafood, soup and salad.
Eventually, the restaurant group launched a second similar, but more upscale brand, Brio Tuscan Grille in Columbus as well.
[8] On April 10, 2020, FoodFirst Global Holdings Inc. filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Middle District of Florida.