Bricco Kent

I had never eaten here before this week, and now i have eaten here twice in 4 days. The first time, I wasn’t all too impressed. I went for lunch, and they were out of bread from Valentine’s Day weekend. I started off with the brussel sprouts appetizer, which was delicious, but the croutons were totally unnecessary in it. I then got the spinach ravioli. It was the perfect size but a little bland. Not terrible though. Last night, I started with the bacon wrapped scallops, which were delicious. The sauce they were in was heaven. They also had bread this time around. I got the shrimp Angel hair, which was also the perfect amount. It was so good. I wish there had been more shrimp in it though. There were only 4 or 5 pieces. Our service was so/​so the first time, but the 2^nd time, it was wonderful. I’d go back again … I’m just going to wait a little longer until the next time.

Was really looking forward to eating here since my fiancè and I moved to Kent. Finally had a chance to and we were extremely disappointed. We got an appetizer, Risotto Balls, for $ 7.50 we got 5 small fried balls of cheese. They were also at the lower spectrum of Luke Warm. Yuck! Next we got 3 pieces of complimentary bread, we spread what we thought was butter on the bread, it turned out to be some weird extremely sweet vanilla frosting. What??? My fiancè got the Macaroni and Cheese with candied bacon. Absolutely awful. There were a total of 4 small pieces of bacon and maybe 20 noodles. It tasted like starch. Barely any cheese. I got the Mexican Pizza, which was actually decent despite the $ 14 price tag.
Overall, service was good. Everything else was awful.

Wanted to try a new restaurant and randomly wandered into Bricco. As soon as we walked in the restaurant we were immediately greeted by a friendly host. Very tasty meal, great service.
Mexican pizza very good.
Dessert was Apple spice cake very good.

I ordered four different starters. They were quite good, and I was very full. Total bill including tax, without tips was $ 41

The half wedge salad was the highlight of our visit. Stuffed banana peppers were okay. Porterhouse steak was unremarkable. My wife didn’t enjoy the calamari as much as a previous visit. This time heavy and dense compared to light and crispy before.

Bad food. Don’t go here. They need to change the menu and make it more vegetarian friendly. I went here twice. The first time I got a dish with quinoa and it was way undercooked. I’m not a fan of this place and it’s expensive.

We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Bricco. Our waitress was attentive and helpful with recommendations.
The pizzas were phenomenal. We got the pulled pork and the chorizo sausage pizzas. They were a good size, not the tiny personal pizzas other restaurants serve.
My only complaint is the calamari could have been better. I just prefer it more crispy.

Wow, what happened. I brought my mom and dad here last March for dinner and had a pretty good experience. Fast forward to this evening and it was downright awful. I had a feeling when the host was not really attentive and smiling this may have been an off night? My wife and I ordered appetizers and beers. Sadly our appetizers took over twenty minutes to reach our table. The waiter was not attentive and seemed to have cared less. Never apologized for the food being late, never refilled drinks even tho our glasses were empty. He walked right by with a pitcher of water as well. No eye contact. Do yourself a favor and dine across the street or next door. Laziza or Bar 145 would be a better option. Better food and service elsewhere in Kent

Had lunch here a few weeks ago. Ordered a meatball sandwich. Meatballs were small, obviously frozen and tasted like nothing. The peppers and onions that came on them were flaccid, drenched in oil, and weren’t seasoned. My friend ordered a pasta dish that tasted only like vinegar. Had a similar issue with the Pub Bricco in the Valley. Not sure how this guy has three restaurants. All the food is completely bland and forgettable. Too bad because the interior is actually quite nice. Looking forward to something better moving in.

I got the wedge salad with blackened chicken and BBQ pulled pork. It was very good. However, according to the menu it was supposed to have prosciutto on it. there may have been two or three tiny pieces.
I was in a large group and appetizers were brought first. They were all pretty decent. bean dip was good the stuffed wontons were decent and the choizo and rice stuffed peppers were also ok, nothing special.
I also ordered the Mexican pizza, which despite the excellent combination of toppings, chipotle bean base with chicken, chorizo, tomatoes, red peppers, and 3 cheeses, I could not get past how tasteless the crust was. The chicken and chorizo were very well seasoned and full of flavor, but the crust tasted like cardboard, frozen microwave pizza variety, very disappointing. Some more salt would be a start, but they definitely need to trash their dough recipe and start again from scratch.
Overall the other dishes I saw looked very good, salmon, filet, and mahi mahi, although the portions on the meat were small. A few people got dessert and they all looked amazing. I think it’s pretty difficult to prepare a dessert that doesn’t look and taste good.

We used to love the Bricco in Akron. Although, the staff hasn’t always been the friendliest. However, since we live closer to the Kent location, we have tried going there on multiple occasions hoping the last time was a fluke but now are done permanently. We have had terrible meals every single time! It’s unbelievable!

Bricco is a good option for a decent dinner out — it feels a little bit on the nicer side, but it’s not necessarily expensive. The atmosphere is bright & casual, with friendly if not always speedy service, & they have a lot of tasty cocktails on the menu, in addition to all their wines & beers.
Their menu features a few quirky options, like risotto balls stuffed with smoked bacon & mozzarella, or bacon-​wrapped scallops. And I’m not a spinach girl, but their spinach salad is awesome: baby spinach, butternut squash, dried fruits, pumpkin seeds, white cheddar, & apple cider vinaigrette. There are a ton of pizza & pasta options… something for everyone, basically, & I’m always pleased with the food.
I have generally found the servers here to be extra-​nice, but I’ve had repeated negative interactions with one guy who must be the manager. Once, I called to see if I could make a reservation for the same evening & was told that «That’s not how reservations work» because it was the same day (it is in the city I had just moved here from, my bad), & another time, when I went in & asked how long the wait would be, he said, «Whenever a table opens up.» Dude, hosts are regularly in the business of estimating wait times, so how about you at least try? More than once, I’ve seen employees give customers (myself included) a sympathetic or apologetic glance in an attempt to make up for the manager’s rudeness.
I feel bad marking down an entire restaurant for one bad manager, but my negative experiences with him have been, as I said, repeated, & it makes me question the place on the whole. Maybe I’ll change this review whenever he finally leaves? In the meantime, I’ll stick to the Akron location.

My girlfriend and I decided to visit Bricco in Kent this evening and it was extremely terrible. The bread was scary and I didn’t trust the water to be there when I needed it. We waited a good ten minutes until someone even came to our table. He took our drink order and disappeared into the night. We then were asked if we wanted bread. Yes we want bread, hello? Anyway the bread came with a small dish of candle wax which was trying to pass itself off as butter. At this point we decided alcohol was necessary. We stopped our waiter, trying to pass our table, to order two beers. Then again he was gone. He brought our food out a half hour later with no beer in sight. We reminded him of our order and off he went. Not going to get our beer. Half way through our very bland food he brought the beer. Thank god. On to the food. My girlfriend ordered the baked penne pasta with pink sauce. How hard is it to cook pasta one might ask. Apparently for this ITALIAN restaurant it is impossible. It was so overcooked it turning into mush. My pulled pork sandwich was okay, but halfway through I became so bored of the bland sad excuse of flavor hitting my tongue i just stopped eating.
In short I would not recommend it to anyone unless they have three hours and no taste buds.
The fried dill pickles were quite tasty however, avoid the questionable white gel provide with them.

Overpriced and under flavored for the price. It’s definitely a college town dining experience, but not worth the price. The special «shrimp» bisque was nothing more than cream soup with a little bit of ahrimp flavor. No shrimp to speak of. The beet salad was good, except the «beets» we’re Cannes beets out of a can. Then the main meal was «lobster» ravioli. I can’t vow for the lobster because it tasted more like canned tuna. So there you have it.

Of course Kent decides to put all of these cool spots downtown after I graduate! It’s so nice to go back and visit and have options though. I liked Bricco – the atmosphere was nice and had a modern yet cozy feel. We sat in the bar area which made it more casual but no so bar-​esque, as some bar seating tends to be. Everything we ordered was very good. We started with the risotto balls that were sooo delicious that I could have had another order for my meal. My friend and I split the lobster ravioli and I would totally order it again if I went back. Great new spot in Kent!

I’m shocked at the high rating this place has. I am from Texas and stopped here because it was the only place open after 10pm on a Tuesday. I’m one of 5
People here, the server has come to my table twice in an hour, water is empty, the steak pizza has excellent ingredients but is absolutely TASTELESS! I had to put salt and pepper just so I can taste the pizza. The sangria martini is all cheap red wine and nothing else. Service is poor and slow. Super super disappointing. I’m a literally already nauseous and haven’t even received my check or seen my waiter in 30 minutes (it’s 11pm and I’m one of 3 people in here now). Waste of money.

Stopped in for a late dinner after a conference across the street. This restaurant is a great addition to Kent. The service was prompt and friendly and we had a great visit. They have a huge wine list and a decent variety of entrees and appetizers. The risotto balls were indeed excellent. I had one of the many pasta entrees which was nothing exceptional, but good. Everyone else in our party seemed satisfied with their meals as well.

A great addition to Kent!
Some things on the menu are a bit pricy for a college town but I like having the option to splurge on awesome food.
It’s hard to find a parking space near by but it’s worth the walk.

My husband & I have visited the Bricco location in the valley & were very surprised at the difference in atmosphere when we walked into the new Kent location. For starters, it is aimed at being more upscale (which makes sense due to all the local businesses) and not as relaxing or cozy as the valley. I do love the Chihuly-​like art that hung from the entrance ceiling & the beautiful color palette on the walls. Yet I couldn’t help but feel a little out of place, mainly because I thought it was more casual than it is.
Sadly, it is also more expensive!!! And does not offer the same menu; leaving me a little disappointed that I couldn’t fulfill my cheddar/​beer soup craving. So I tried their risotto balls instead– they had a great crispy shells and the way they were displayed was almost too pretty to eat. Yet they weren’t great, it’s something I would order again but not go out of my way to have.
I also ate the BBQ pulled pork pizza, again, it wasn’t bad but not great. It could’ve really used more BBQ sauce & the potatoes could ave been cooked longer. I will include that our server, Ashley, was extremely friendly, fun & fast.
So in conclusion, if you’re on a budget this probably isn’t the best place to explore… and if you are on a gluten-​free diet they only offered two items on their menu :/​Also, I realize Kent is trying ti build itself up (and their doing a great job) but I fail to see any of the newer local businesses cater to a college students wallet.

I have been to Bricco twice thus far and I think it’s a good addition to the Kent restaurant scene but it didn’t exactly meet my expectations.
Bricco bills itself as an upscale contemporary American-​Italian restaurant and based on the highly lauded Akron location I had high hopes. Every think I’ve eaten here has been good but not the «great» I was expecting. More specifics if you can stand to read it follows:
Service has been A+ each time. The first time, the server was obviously new to the profession but very nice and attentive. The second visit, the server was seasoned, friendly and attentive. He apologized several times for the wait on our food and (I think) forgot to bring us bread (unless that only comes with pasta) but I didn’t care about either of those things so no points taken.
The appetizer BANANA PEPPERS stuffed with italian sausage and chorizo rice was yummy and spicy and a good start to the meal on visit #1.
For an entrée I ordered the «baked PENNE with italian SAUSAGE, caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese and banana peppers in a PINK SAUCE «and it was ok but pretty much like any penne with store-​bought meat sauce I’ve ever made at home. (I clarify because I’ve had better penne with homemade meat sauce… mmm)
My date also ordered pasta this visit — going for the «ANGEL HAIR tossed with BLACKENED CHICKEN, green onions, diced tomatoes and a CAJUN CREAM sauce.» I think he liked it and I got to try to and thought it was also just ok. I wasn’t wowed since I think Red Lobster has (had?) a similar dish that tastes exactly the same.
Visit #2 we tried the tomato and artichoke soup which is the BEST thing I’ve had here and super recommended. Chunky, creamy, flavorful and divine with fresh ground black pepper (which they had on the table!!) For my own future reference, I think this soup + a salad would be a knockout pair.
For an entrée I went with the «WAFFLE-​BATTERED AIRLINE CHICKEN breast with white cheddar GRITS and maple butter» and my date ordered the «grilled PORK TENDERLOIN with bacon and corned beef HASH and sauteed RAPINI.»
I love chicken + sweetness of maple syrup or honey and, again, my expectations were not quite met. The batter was pretty delicious although it tasted more like Funnel Cake than waffle to me and the chicken was pretty tender but pretty bland. The grits were also fairly bland (although they ended up being my fave part of this meal.) Portions are generous — I certainly couldn’t finish it!
The fella was super impressed by the awesomeness of the bacon & corned beef has which I also thought was super yummy. The pork seemed a bit dry to me although it was done to the «medium» specs requested.
I’m definitely going to give this place more business as it seems consistently good but I guess I was looking for them to wow my taste-​buds. There are certainly better spots in Kent if you are looking for a REALLY spectacular meal but Bricco does have the «trendy» factor going for it. (And a great rotating specialty beer list, though nothing on tap.)