Brio means "lively" in Italian, and with this Buckhead restaurant’s very bustling and boisterous dining room, it certainly lives up to its name. The expansive interior’s décor of white marble, tiled mosaics, arches, earth-toned plaster walls and high vaulted ceilings is influenced by Tuscan design. The setting created is akin to a Venetian villa, complete with lots of greenery and columns. There’s even a charming outdoor patio, which is especially popular on Friday afternoons and the weekends. It’s rather romantic, and the open air can be a welcome retreat from the noise of the main dining room.

Brio is a great place to go with a large group of singles, as it draws crowds of attractive people. Even the waiters are suspiciously good looking. On Wednesday Martini Nights the bar is sure to be packed and lively. For a quieter dining experience inside, request the left side room. Brio also offers a bakery-and-takeout counter at the front. The motto here is, 'To eat well is to live well.”, and they back this up by offering a vast assortment of unique Northern Italian fare. Highlights of the menu are flatbreads prepared in an authentic Italian wood-burning oven, homemade pastas, and prime steaks and chops. To accompany your meal, order a refreshing carafe of bellini, a delicious frozen drink of champagne and peach nectar.

To start of your meal experience at this Tuscan grill, order the crispy Calamari Fritto Misto or the field greens salad with pine nuts and crumbled Gorgonzola. Side salads are conveniently included with top-priced steaks and discounted with lesser entrees. Entrée favorites include Pork Tenderloin Al Forno with marsala sauce, the 20-ounce Brio Long Bone Ribeye, Gorgonzola Strip, Lasagna Bolagnase, and Porcini mushroom risotto. End your night on a sweet note by ordering one of the dessert specialties, like the homemade gelato, creme brulee, cheesecake, or the signature warm and gooey chocolate cake.