Bravo Franco Ristorante: 2012

Whether you are enjoying one of the fine shows here in the Cultural District, need to impress a client, or spending an evening out with that special someone, Bravo Franco is the perfect location.

Starting tomorrow is the showing of The Addams Family at the Benedum

The weird and wonderful family comes to devilishly delightful life in THE ADDAMS FAMILY. This magnificently macabre new musical comedy is created by Jersey Boys authors Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, Drama Desk-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party), choreographer Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and Olivier Award-winning director/designers Phelim McDermott & Julian Crouch (Shockheaded Peter) with creative consultation by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks.
This is definitely not the same old song and dance. It’s every parent’s nightmare. Your little girl has suddenly become a young woman, and what’s worse, has fallen deliriously in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. Yes, Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has a “normal” boyfriend,
and for parents Gomez and Morticia, this shocking development will turn the Addams house downside up.
It’s a family portrait that’s completely off the wall.

Cappuccino $3.95

Espresso $3.50

Coffee, Tea, or Soft Drinks $1.95

Veal Entrées served with Salad and Pasta Marinara or Vegetable or Potato
Broiled Veal Chop $36.95
Double Center Cut Milk-fed Veal

Roast Veal $28.95
With Sweet and Hot Peppers
**only served on weekends

Veal Osso Buco $32.95
House Specialty! Braised Veal Shank slow roasted served with au jus, peppers, mushrooms, and onions
**only served on weekends

Veal Scallopine $23.95
with peppers, mushrooms, and onions

Veal Marsala $23.95
with mushrooms and a marsala wine sauce

Veal Piccata $23.95
with capers, lemon, and white wine
with jumbo lump crabmeat $32.95

Veal Parmigiana $24.95

Veal Romano $23.95

Veal Veneziana $24.95
with fried onions, melted provolone cheese, and a light cream sauce

Liver and Onions-Provimi $24.95
Calves Liver sauteed with caramelized onions and apple smoked bacon in a rich Bordelaise sauce

A Banquet Menu is available for large groups and parties. Please call us to set up your event.

Our dining room is subdued, with a good-sized bar, and large, connected dining areas. Large, comfortable chairs surround tables spaced so that normal conversation is possible without raising one’s voice.

Need to make a reservation? Have a question or comment? Like to make a suggestion? We would love to hear from you. Our guests are the most valuable part of our business and your input matters to us.

Please give us a call in order to make reservations or send an email with your questions, comments or suggestions.

Address: 613 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone: 412-642-6677 Fax: 412-642-2330 Email:
We look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you.
Bravo Franco Ristorante

Allan Scott, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

New Zealand’s largest wine region in production and area, Marlborough is located at the north-eastern tip of the South Island. It stretches from the small port town of Picton in the Marlborough Sounds to the east-coast town of Kaikoura. The long, straight Wairau Valley has the most extensive plantings of vines, and the entire region had 58,300 acres (23,600ha) of land planted with grapes in 2010. This young wine region has won worldwide acclaim for its Sauvignon Blanc.

Fried Zucchini For Two $7.95
with Marinara or Horseradish Sauce
Add $1.95

Chardonnay will pair well with poultry dishes, pork, seafood or recipes that have a heavy cream base.

Entrées Served with Salad and Pasta Marinara
or Vegetable or Potato.

New York Strip Steak $32.95

Filet Mignon $32.95

Porterhouse Steak $42.95
Any of the above steaks can be prepared Rothschild Style which is marinated in a Bordeaux wine then topped with imported Roquefort Bleu Cheese and horseradish breadcrumbs served with an Italian Roasted Tomato add $6.95

Have a glass of Bridlewood, Chardonnay, Monterey, California

BRIDLEWOOD MONTEREY CHARDONNAY- Bridlewood Estate Winery sits in the heart of Santa Barbara County’s wine country in Santa Ynez Valley. Formerly an Arabian horse farm, Bridlewood is dedicated to wines sourced from acclaimed vineyards throughout California’s sun-drenched Central Coast. Monterey County enjoys cool, foggy climate that is ideal for Chardonnay. Typically, bud break begins several weeks earlier and harvest ends several weeks later than other growing regions. This extra month of time on the vine allows the grapes to develop intense, complex flavors. Monterey County houses one of the largest AVAs, the Monterey AVA, which includes nine sub-regions, united by the cooling influence of the Monterey Bay.

Located in the heart of the Cultural District, Bravo Franco is only a short walk from the show venues. We are a great lunch spot for the businesses of Pittsburgh.

Our menus are a reflection of our customers. Whether you are catching a Pirates or Penguins game, have an evening at Heinz Hall or the Benedum, or are conducting a business meeting, Bravo Franco has something for everyone.

Buffalo Mozzarella $11.95
With sliced tomatoes and fresh basil

Antipasta Primavera $14.95
order for two $18.95
With prosciutto, sopressata, imported cheese, olives, and fresh vegetables

Wine

Bravo Franco serves 15 wines of different origins and varietals by the glass. We also feature an expansive and diverse bottle menu. These reasonably priced wines are hand picked by our proprietor.
Bridlewood, Chardonnay, Monterey, California $8.50
Mendocino, Chardonnay, Mendocino County, California $8.50
Allan Scott, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand   $9.00
Stella, Pinot Grigio, Umbria $7.00
J. Lohr, Riesling, Monterey, California $7.00
Beringer, White Zinfandel, California $6.50
Nieto, Malbec, Reserva, Argentina $8.00
Falesco, Sangiovesa, Umbria   $9.00
Palladio, Chianti, Tuscany   $8.00
Razor’s Edge, Shiraz, Adelaide, South Australia $7.50
Hahn, Merlot, Monterey $8.00
St. Amant, Old Vine Zinfandel, Woodbridge, California $11.75
Cedar Brook, Pinot Noir, Napa   $7.50
Cardiff, Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast $9.00
Grayson Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa $9.50

Banquet Packages

Bravo Franco can also accommodate those parties requiring our entire restaurant. Parties of fifty to one hundred can converse comfortably within the confines of our establishment. Service and packages are as follows:

PACKAGE 1
$32.95

Cup of Soup
House Salad
Choice of: Broiled Filet of Sole
Veal Marsala/Piccata/Romano
Chicken Romano/Piccata/Marsala
Side Dish
Ice cream or Sorbet Dessert
Coffee or Tea or Soft Drink

PACKAGE 2
$37.95

Zucchini Appetizer
House Salad
Choice of: Broiled Filet of Sole
Veal Marsala/Piccata/Romano
Chicken Romano/Piccata/Marsala
Side Dish
Coffee or Tea or Soft Drink

With Ice Cream or Sorbet Dessert
*Or with Tiramisu or Apple Crisp Dessert $39.95

PACKAGE 3
$42.95

Zucchini Appetizer
House Salad
Choice of: Grilled Swordfish or Tuna or Salmon
Filet Mignon
Chicken and Shrimp Piccata
Side Dish
Coffee or Tea or Soft Drink

With Ice Cream or Sorbet Dessert
*Or with Tiramisu or Apple Crisp Dessert $44.95

Hours of Operation

Mon 11:00am - 9:00pm
Tue, Wed, Thur 11:00am - 11:00pm
Fri, Sat 11:00am - 12:00am
Sun 12:00pm - 7:00pm

** Sunday hours may vary with theater
schedule

Welcome!!

Bravo Franco boasts Pittsburgh’s finest Italian cuisine in the heart of the cultural district, conveniently located 50 feet from Heinz Hall, adjacent to the new O’Reilly Theater and 100 yards from the Benedum. Reservations are strongly suggested at all times. (One week in advance is recommended.)

Our dining room is subdued, with a good-sized bar, and large, connected dining areas. Large, comfortable chairs surround tables spaced so that normal conversation is possible without raising one’s voice.

A Banquet Menu is available for large groups and parties. Please call us to set up your event.