15 Comments

1. 

   Claire on November 21, 2018 at 1:49 pm

   What a bummer!. I’m generally not a fan of chain restaurants but I love Brio Tuscan Grille

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   Phil R. on November 21, 2018 at 2:19 pm

   I ate there once. The food there was fair, though I greatly prefer Seasons 52 on the other side of the Wegmans strip mall.

   It will be interesting to see what replaces Brio… if anything.

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   Newton Runner on November 21, 2018 at 2:46 pm

   I’m bummed out. I went there all the time! There are a lot of restaurants, though – I didn’t think they could all last.

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   Mary Mary Quite Contrary on November 21, 2018 at 3:01 pm

   Panera, Bon Me, Red Mango, and now Brio have all shuttered in Chestnut Hill Square and it’s only existed for what – 4-5 years?

5. 

   Michael Singer on November 21, 2018 at 4:24 pm

   Parking is a challenge. It’s so crowded that nobody goes there anymore.

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   Ted on November 21, 2018 at 5:54 pm

   Sorry to hear that Brio closing. I’m wondering if the closure is the result of some combination of traffic/parking, a trend away from chain restaurants, lack of time to eat out, landlord issues, strong competition, or something else. It’s another example of the tenuous nature of commercial and retail development in this day and age.

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   Newtoner on November 21, 2018 at 8:35 pm

   @Michael Singer: How is parking a challenge? I shop at Wegmans next door at least once a week and never had a problem finding a spot. I can’t imagine anyone who would otherwise want to eat at Brio giving it up because of parking.

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   Norman on November 22, 2018 at 3:23 am

   Brio Tuscan Grille also recently closed its downtown Baltimore restaurant. Wonder if they’re preparing to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy like Bertucci’s restaurant?

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   Jim on November 22, 2018 at 3:54 pm

   Brio seemed like it was having a bit of an identity crisis, it couldn’t figure out if it wanted to be an upscale or causal restaurant. Hoping the staff can find other work quickly.

10. 

    Claire on November 23, 2018 at 9:03 am

    Commenthttps://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/leadership/former-darden-exec-named-president-bravo-brio

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    I on November 23, 2018 at 4:46 pm

    Why would anyone want to eat at a restaurant where they show you plastic replicas of the food? Once was enough for me.

12. 

    Ted on November 25, 2018 at 6:00 pm

    I also wonder if Brio’s demise has something to do with the plethora of Italian restaurants we enjoy in the Boston area. With so many good options now and a highly discerning customer base, even a decent restaurant may no longer be enough.

13. 

    Greg Reibman on November 26, 2018 at 10:04 am

    Here’s an article about the closing from the Boston Business Journal.

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    Claire on November 26, 2018 at 11:11 am

    It’s a great space and I especially loved the outdoor space. Hopefully something else will go in there

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    Ralph on November 28, 2018 at 9:50 pm

    The guy that used to be the GM was great. Always very personable and professional. I think his name was Ross.