Media Alert: BRAVO! Cucina Italiana and BRIO Tuscan Grille to Celebrate National Ravioli Day March 19, 2013. Offering Ravioli Entrees at 50% Off All Day

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group Inc.:

“to eat well, is to live well”

WHO:
BRAVO! Cucina Italiana and BRIO Tuscan Grille (NASDAQ: BBRG) locations nationwide.

WHAT:
In honor of National Ravioli Day, BBRG locations are inviting guests to indulge in ravioli entrée selections offered at 50% off. Available at lunch and dinner for dine-in only, BBRG is excited to share and celebrate with their guests.

WHEN:
Tuesday March, 19^th 2013. Available at lunch and dinner. Hours vary by location.

HOW:
Visit your local BRAVO! or BRIO location for lunch or dinner. All ravioli entrée items will be available at 50% off for dine-in.

BRIO Tuscan Grille

BRIO (meaning “lively” or “full of life”) is an upscale affordable restaurant serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine. The subtitle, “Tuscan Grille” is descriptive in the menu that features wood-grilled and oven-roasted steaks, chops and seafood, similar to what one would find in an authentic ristorante in Tuscany. BRIO’s philosophy is “to eat well, is to live well”; which is why it only uses the finest and freshest ingredients. BRIO is part of Columbus-based BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group (BBRG). Please visit the website, BrioItalian.com for a list of locations, and follow the restaurant on Twitter (@brioitalian) and Facebook (facebook.com/brioitalian).

BRAVO! Cucina Italiana

BRAVO! is an upscale affordable restaurant offering classic Italian food amongst the shadows of Roman ruins. The subtitle “Cucina Italiana” means Italian kitchen, in which all cooking is done in full view of the guest, creating the energy of a live theater. BRAVO’s popular entrees include grilled steaks, made-to-order pizzas, pastas and house specialties, similar to an authentic ‘ristorante’ in Italy. BRAVO! is part of Columbus-based BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group (BBRG). Please visit the website, BravoItalian.com for a list of locations, and follow the restaurant on Twitter (@bravo_italian) and Facebook (facebook.com/bravoitalian).

BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group Inc.

BBRG is the owner and operator of two leading upscale affordable growth concepts, BRAVO! Cucina Italiana (“BRAVO!”) and BRIO Tuscan Grille (“BRIO”). We have positioned our brands as multifaceted culinary destinations that deliver the ambiance, design elements and food quality reminiscent of fine dining restaurants at a value typically offered by casual dining establishments, a combination known as the upscale affordable dining segment. We also own and operate Bon Vie Bistro in Columbus, Ohio, which combines classic comfort cooking with traditional bistro fare. For more information about BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group, visit www.bbrg.com. Follow us on Twitter (@brioitalian, @bravo_italian) and on Facebook at facebook.com/brioitalian and Facebook.com/bravoitalian.