Bravo! Italian Kitchen in Livonia will reopen on Thursday after closing about a year ago due to fire damage.
In July 2023, the Italian restaurant at 17700 Haggerty closed after a fire and smoke damage that appeared to have started near the restaurant's freezer and storage area damaged the restaurant.
“The cause of the fire is unknown, but authorities believe it started near Bravo's freezer and storage area,” said Emily Bishop, senior vice president of Earl Enterprises, which operates Bravo. “The fire caused damage to the rear of the restaurant and smoke and soot damage in the dining room.”
Bravo! Known for its made-from-scratch modern Italian cuisine focused on and inspired by Mediterranean ingredients and the Amalfi Coast, Italian Kitchen is welcoming guests back in a newly renovated and remodeled space.
“Words cannot express how grateful we are for the support the Livonia community has shown us, and we would like to especially thank the emergency responders who assisted us when the accident forced us to close our doors,” Bishop said. “We are excited to get back to doing what we do best – giving back to the community with flavorful Italian food and great hospitality.”
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Buca di Beppo, Chicken Guy! and Brio Italian Grille are other brands in Earl Enterprises' restaurant operations portfolio.
Bravo! The Italian Kitchen is back with a menu of homemade Italian cuisine, freshly prepared in the restaurant's Italian brick oven, including hand-crafted pasta dishes, premium steaks, fresh seafood, crispy flatbreads and more.
The restaurant is bringing back a number of special menu items, including Sunday Brunch. Served on Sundays from 11am to 3pm, the brunch menu features signature dishes like Tuscan Sausage Scrambler and Berries and Cream French Toast. Brunch cocktails include the Bravo Sangria Rosa, a rocks cocktail made with raspberry vodka, Picco Rosso, fresh pineapple and strawberry.
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Bravo! Italian Kitchen will also be bringing back happy hour, according to the company. The happy hour menu, served at the restaurant's wraparound bar, will be available weekdays from 3 to 7 p.m. and includes a variety of drinks and small plates, such as chicken and bacon flatbread and crispy shrimp Napoli, all under $8. Featured happy hour cocktails include the Espresso Martini, Classic Bravo Martini, White Peach Sangria, house wines, and imported beers.
The restaurant also offers $7 martinis on Wednesdays and $7 wines on Thursdays, along with a variety of cocktails and wines to enjoy.
The newly renovated restaurant features a dining and bar area and two outdoor patios for outdoor dining for up to 70 people, accommodating a total of 275 guests. Next to the patio is an area where guests can participate in a game of cornhole. The restaurant, located between Six and Seven Mile Roads in Haggerty, also has a private dining room that can seat up to 70 people.
For more information and reservations, visit bravoitalian.com or call 734-591-5600.
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