Founded in 1981, Bravo Cucina Italiana is a chain of casual family dining restaurants and offers classic Italian food. The restaurant chain cooks food in full view of its guests. Its locations have a Roman-style d cor and an average seating capacity of up to 200 guests. Bravo Cucina Italiana serves a variety of appetizers, salads, seafood, steaks, desserts, pizzas, pasta and other Italian specialties. It also serves several types of wines that include sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, pinot noir, white zinfandel, merlot and cabernet sauvignon. Bravo Cucina Italiana additionally offers catering services and sells gift cards for birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions. The restaurant is owned by Bravo! Development, which operates more than 60 full-service restaurants in over 20 states in the United States. The group s portfolio of restaurants also includes Brio Tuscan Grille and Bon Vie Bistro. Bravo Cucina Italiana has a location in Lansing, Mich.