Gino’s East
The original Chicago deep dish.
The deep-dish flagship. Cornmeal-crusted, gloriously messy, and signed on the walls by everyone who’s ever loved it.
Bravo Restaurants · Chicago
Telling the story of Chicago cuisine since 1966.
We’re a Chicago family that has spent three generations building restaurants people love — from the original deep dish to a Gold Coast wine bar. At Bravo, we serve more than food. We serve our family.
Six restaurants. One family. Sixty years of feeding the Midwest.
- 1966
- Serving Chicago since
- 6
- Restaurant brands
- 3
- Generations of family
- 60+
- Years of deep dish
The family of brands
Six restaurants, one family.
Each brand has its own voice, its own neighborhood and its own following — from Chicago deep dish to a Wisconsin lakefront supper club — and all of them share the same standard for quality and hospitality.
Eduardo’s Enoteca
Modern Italian cuisine, traditional techniques, expertly paired wine.
A romantically intimate Italian wine bar in the Gold Coast — fresh pasta, artisanal charcuterie and small-batch wines.
Gotham Bagels
The best in the midwest. Period.
Hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, authentic New York–style bagels baked fresh daily — plus inventive sandwiches.
Ed Debevic’s
Chicago’s retro diner, famous since 1984.
A 1950s-themed diner where the servers have attitude, the shakes are thick, and the burgers are dang good.
Edwardo’s Natural Pizza
Chicago-style stuffed pizza.
Award-winning Chicago stuffed pizza made with fresh, natural ingredients — a Midwest favorite since 1978.
Emmi’s Lake Geneva
A love letter to the flavors, sights and sounds of Wisconsin dining.
A lakefront Wisconsin diner and supper club — golden cheese curds, the Wisconsin Old Fashioned, and hearty food made with real care.
Our signature
For sixty years, Chicago has signed our walls.
Walk into the Magnificent Mile Gino’s East and you’ll find the walls, ceilings and booths covered in names — written by the people who fell in love with deep dish here. It’s the most honest measure of a restaurant: the marks people leave behind.
now it’s your turn
Careers at Bravo
A family business is a good place to grow up.
Plenty of our managers started as line cooks and servers. We promote from within, we invest in training, and we back it with real benefits — because the people who serve our guests are the ones who make Bravo, Bravo.
See open roles & benefits- Medical, dental & visionComprehensive coverage for eligible team members.
- Paid vacation & holiday payTime to rest, celebrate and recharge.
- Restaurant discounts & employee mealsEat well across all of our brands.
- Flex savings & transportationPre-tax FSA and commuter benefits.
- Training & advancementReal paths to grow from crew to leadership.
- Work-life balance optionsScheduling that respects your life outside work.
The whole story“The pizza business found me.”
Good questions
Frequently asked
What is Bravo Restaurants?
Bravo Restaurants, Inc. is a family-owned Chicago restaurant group that has been serving the city since 1966. It owns and operates six restaurant brands: Gino’s East, Eduardo’s Enoteca, Gotham Bagels, Ed Debevic’s, Edwardo’s Natural Pizza and Emmi’s Lake Geneva.
Who owns Bravo Restaurants?
Bravo Restaurants is owned and operated by the Himmel family of Chicago, whose local roots date back to the late 1800s. The company is led by Jeff Himmel, President, and Jordan Himmel, Chief Information Officer.
What restaurants are part of the Bravo family?
The Bravo family includes Gino’s East (deep-dish pizza), Eduardo’s Enoteca (Italian wine bar), Gotham Bagels (New York–style bagels), Ed Debevic’s (retro diner), Edwardo’s Natural Pizza (Chicago stuffed pizza) and Emmi’s Lake Geneva (a Wisconsin lakefront diner and supper club).
Where is Bravo Restaurants located?
The corporate office is at 201 E Ohio St, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654. Its restaurants operate across Chicagoland and beyond, including locations in Chicago, Wheaton, Madison and Lake Geneva.
Is Bravo Restaurants hiring?
Yes. Bravo Restaurants hires across all of its brands and its corporate office, for roles from kitchen and service to management and marketing. Current openings and how to apply are listed on the Careers page.
What benefits does Bravo Restaurants offer employees?
Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage; paid vacation and holiday pay; restaurant discounts and employee meals; flexible savings and transportation benefits; domestic partner benefits; wellness and volunteering programs; and training with real paths for advancement.
How long has Gino’s East been making deep dish pizza?
Gino’s East of Chicago has been making its signature cornmeal-crust deep-dish pizza since 1966 — more than 60 years. It is the founding brand of the Bravo family and is known for the graffiti-covered walls of its Magnificent Mile flagship.