Naples Waterside Shops Loses Long-Running Italian Eatery

Brio Italian Grille closes after nearly two decades as parent company files for bankruptcy.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:12am

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a carefully arranged composition of premium, polished objects representing the restaurant industry, such as a gleaming silver fork and knife, a glass of wine, and a white linen napkin, all set against a clean, monochromatic background.The closure of a long-standing Naples restaurant reflects the broader challenges facing the dining industry.Naples Today

Brio Italian Grille, a staple restaurant at the Waterside Shops in Naples, Florida, has closed its doors after nearly 20 years in business. The closure comes just nine months after the company's sister restaurant, Bravo Italian Kitchen, shuttered at the Mercato shopping center. Bravo Brio Restaurants LLC, the parent company of both Brio and Bravo, filed for bankruptcy last August amid rampant inflation and a sharp rise in interest rates.

Why it matters

The closure of Brio Italian Grille marks the end of an era for the Waterside Shops, which has seen a number of long-running restaurants and retailers depart in recent years as the retail landscape continues to evolve. The bankruptcy of Bravo Brio Restaurants also highlights the challenges facing the restaurant industry, which has been hit hard by the economic headwinds of the past year.

The details

Brio Italian Grille had been a fixture at the Waterside Shops for nearly 20 years, offering diners a taste of upscale Italian cuisine in a sophisticated setting. However, the restaurant's parent company, Bravo Brio Restaurants LLC, filed for bankruptcy last August, citing the impact of rampant inflation and a sharp doubling of interest rates on its business.

  • Brio Italian Grille closed its doors at the Waterside Shops in Naples in April 2026.
  • Bravo Italian Kitchen, a sister restaurant, closed at the Mercato shopping center nine months prior in July 2025.

The players

Bravo Brio Restaurants LLC

The parent company of both Brio Italian Grille and Bravo Italian Kitchen, which filed for bankruptcy in August 2025.

Waterside Shops

The upscale shopping center in Naples, Florida, where Brio Italian Grille was located for nearly 20 years.

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The takeaway

The closure of Brio Italian Grille at the Waterside Shops marks the end of an era for the Naples dining scene, as the restaurant industry continues to grapple with the economic challenges of the past year. The bankruptcy of the parent company highlights the need for restaurants to adapt to changing consumer preferences and economic conditions in order to remain viable.