Brunos Italian Kitchen

4.9

2410 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

21:00

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Great for happy hour

Inspired by a simpler time when meals brought friends and families together….

The menu is comprised of Italian dishes like homemade pastas, fish and steak dishes. Standouts include the Pappardelle Bruno made with braised shorts ribs, wild mushrooms and homemade pappardelle; Branzino which is a Mediterranean sea bass served with roasted potatoes, fresh spinach, lemon and capers; and the Grilled Flatiron Steak served with creamy polenta and roasted cipollini onions.

Broad selection of Italian wines that share the same price point to make the selection process simple and encourage guests to be adventurous.

Brunos also features a menu of carefully crafted cocktails featuring Italian spirits, liqueurs and fresh seasonal ingredients.

Visit our website for more details on great offers like Italian Classics Tuesday, Wine Wednesday, Thursday Special, and Lasagna Sunday.

Brunos Italian Kitchen automatically adds a 20% gratuity fee for parties of 6 and over.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(714) 257-1000
Website
http://brunositaliankitchen.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
For parties from 20 to 250, let the professionals at Brunos create a wonderful dining experience for your needs.

Location
210 W. Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821
Area
Brea / La Habra
Cross Street
Brea/Imperial Hwy.
Parking details
Conveinent covered parking behind the Edwards theaters.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Lasagna Monday
Multiple dates available
$20 caesar salad, lasagna, & garlic bread available in-house or through our website every Monday
Tuesday Special: All Night Happy Hour 🥂
Multiple dates available
Tuesday’s is ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR! Available open to close in the dining room, patio or bar! $3 OFF all Specialty Cocktails, $2 OFF all wines by the glass, $2 OFF imported, domestic & craft beers, and $2 OFF all Appetizers.
Wine-d Down Wednesday
Multiple dates available
Enjoy 50% off ALL wines by the bottle AND 25% off all pasta dishes in-house.

Popular dishes

OlivesUS$7.00
house marinated mixed olives
FormaggioUS$13.00
selection of artisanal Italian cheeses / condiments
AranciniUS$10.00
risotto balls / porcini mushrooms / smoked mozzarella / fresh herbs / marinara sauce
Bruschetta di PomodoriUS$11.00
cherry tomatoes / homemade ricotta / arugula / pesto / grilled ciabatta
Mozzarella BurrataUS$15.00
roasted heirloom beets / baby arugula / balsamic vinaigrette / hazelnuts / grilled ciabatta
CaesarUS$12.00
whole leaf romaine / white anchovies / 'oil & vinegar' caesar dressing / parmesan
Fritto MistoUS$16.00
shrimp / squid / green beans / grilled lemon / fresh herb aioli
CozzeUS$14.00
steamed PEI mussels / preserved lemons / garlic / fresh herbs / prosecco / chili flakes
CarpaccioUS$15.00
prime filet of beef / capers / arugula / parmigiano / virgin olive oil / lemon
Salumi e FormaggiUS$18.00
selection of artisanal salumi & Italian cheeses / grilled ciabatta / condiments
PolpetteUS$11.00
Nonna Maria's slow braised meatballs / tomato sauce / pecorino chianti

Entrees

Pollo ParmigianaUS$23.00
parmesan breaded chicken breast, mozzarella, spaghettini, marinara and broccolini
CapesanteUS$34.00
pan-seared diver scallops / saffron risotto / asparagus / pancetta / tomato / citrus vinaigrette
BranzinoUS$27.00
pan seared mediterranean sea bass fillets / lemon-caper broth fresh spinach
Bistecca 'Flat Iron'US$32.00
grilled prime flat iron steak / broccolini / cipollini / roasted potatoes
CioppinoUS$28.00
shrimp / crab / mussels / clams / fresh fish / tomato / garlic / white wine / fresh herbs / lemon
SalmoneUS$25.00
pan seared scottish salmon roasted heirloom carrots / beluga lentils / pistachio salsa verde

Pastas

Linguine alla VongoleUS$22.00
manilla clams, garlic, white wine, calabrian chili and fresh herbs
Orecchiette alla SalsicciaUS$20.00
spicy italian sausage / roasted bell peppers / broccolini / smoked mozzarella / marinara
Penne PrimaveraUS$19.00
asparagus / broccolini / mushrooms / cherry tomatoes / EVOO / garlic / fresh basil
Rigatoni Alfredo 2.0US$22.00
mezza rigatoni / cream / pancetta / trumpet mushrooms smoked mozzarella / parmesan
Penne al PestoUS$18.00
homemade basil & arugula pesto / ricotta / toasted pine nuts / pecorino chianti
Fettuccine al Granchio e GamberiUS$25.00
crab & shrimp / lemon-basil cream sauce / broccollini / citrus roe
Pappardelle BrunoUS$24.00
chianti braised short ribs / roasted mushrooms / hand made pappardelle
Spaghetti e PolpetteUS$20.00
Nonna Maria's meatballs / tomato & fresh herb sauce / fresh basil / parmigiano
Lasagna al FornoUS$21.00
fresh pasta / homemade bolognese sauce / béchamel / parmigiano

Side Dishes

Fagioli VerdeUS$6.00
fresh green beans / garlic/ shallots / calabrian chili
Creamy PolentaUS$6.00
fontina & parmesan cheese / extra virgin olive oil
SpinaciUS$6.00
spinach / garlic / olive oil / sea salt
BroccoliniUS$6.00
pancetta / garlic / red wine vinegar
Patate ArrostoUS$6.00
roasted butterball potatoes / rosemary / garlic

Dessert

Cannoli CheesecakeUS$8.00
fresh baked / cannoli crust / chocolate / pistachios / blackberry sauce
TiramisuUS$8.00
Layers of lady fingers / espresso mascarpone / rum cocoa
Budino al CaramelloUS$8.00
caramel pudding / chocolate ganache / whipped cream / sea salt / roasted hazelnuts
Italian GelatoUS$8.00
choice of 3: dark chocolate / vanilla bean / pistachio / amaretto cookies
Brunos LimoncelloUS$5.00
Homemade fresh limoncello infused infused with vanilla bean and toasted fennel seeds

Espresso

CappuccinoUS$5.00
EspresssoUS$4.00
LatteUS$5.00

What 2,410 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Orange County
Best Value
Orange County
Italian
North Orange County
Best Overall
North Orange County
Best Food
North Orange County
Best Value
North Orange County
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bruno's Italian Kitchen is a culinary gem in Brea, renowned for its "great service and great food." The ambiance is welcoming, perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. Guests rave about the "delicious and authentic Italian cuisine," with standout dishes like pappardelle and lasagna. Service is consistently attentive, making every visit delightful.

2,410 Reviews

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Eduardo
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and definitely will come back. We were seated immediately at our reservation time.
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Robert
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding food and excellent service. We had an outstanding experience.
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Pam
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great. I had the lasagna special, very authentic!
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Maxine
Los Angeles
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, Bruno's is an excellent choice for dinner. This time I was seated in one of the three booths with overhead heaters. The service and food was excellent and their limoncello was outstanding,.
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Liss
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food quality was excellent. It's a noisy restaurant, but that fits in with the vibe of the faux downtown commercial street it is on. Our table was ready for us within 10 minutes of the reservation time. It was a Saturday night, so--with the perpetual shorthandedness of all restaurants these days--it was not surprising that the hot food did not arrive at our table as hot as I would like. Staff were professional and handling the very busy situation very well, but it was clear they were really scurrying to keep up.
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Mike
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service as usual. Always a good meal.
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Yvette
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I came for her birthday. The food was delicious! Arancini, lasagna and parpadelle Bruno, delicious. The server was wonderful, attentive, friendly, and professional. The place has a warm atmosphere, and the sound level is perfect. You can hold a conversation without worrying that everyone can hear you. In other words, not too loud, but not silent. Excellent restaurant, will definitely visit again!
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Valerie
VIP
Salt Lake City
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was outstanding. All of the staff were nice and helpful. We love Bruno's
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Eddison
VIP
Orange County
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visit, Brunos was highly recommended by friends. We came in on a Wednesday evening when they were having 25% off their pasta dishes. Let me tell you, the food was amazing! The service was amazing and the atmosphere was amazing. We will definitely come back and try more on the menu. Some of the best Italian food we ever had, I had the spaghetti with meatballs and my wife had the lasagna. The pasta was made fresh, sauces were on a whole different level and the staff was attentive, friendly and made you feel like family. I can understand why Brunos is a beloved restaurant in downtown Brea. I think we just found our favorite Italian restaurant!
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David
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another excellent night at Brunos. Service from Damian was energetic, helpful and prompt. We had the chopped salad to start, and it did not disappoint. The salad was fresh and seasoned perfectly. We had two orders of the Shrimp Crab Fettuccini and one order of Lasagna. The pasta was tasty, came out hot, the fettuccini had five or six large shrimp, the noodles were perfectly cooked, firm not soggy. The Lasagna was tasty as usual! Plus, the half price bottle of wine made the night perfect. It was my daughters first time at Brunos and Damian made her feel welcomed by making pasta recommendations and providing some Tiramisu for dessert. Brunos always excels with excellent service, pleasant atmosphere and well flavored high-quality entrees.
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Brunos Italian Kitchen does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

Brunos Italian Kitchen is rated 4.9 stars by 2410 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

22 Dec 2024

21:00

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

210 W. Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821

Additional information

Cross Street
Brea/Imperial Hwy.
Area
Brea / La Habra
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Conveinent covered parking behind the Edwards theaters.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://brunositaliankitchen.com/
Phone number
(714) 257-1000
Private party facilities
For parties from 20 to 250, let the professionals at Brunos create a wonderful dining experience for your needs.

Brunos Italian Kitchen

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Lasagna Monday

Tuesday Special: All Night Happy Hour 🥂

Wine-d Down Wednesday

Spaghetti

Pappardelle Bruno

Tiramisu

Appetizers

OlivesUS$7.00

FormaggioUS$13.00

AranciniUS$10.00

Bruschetta di PomodoriUS$11.00

Mozzarella BurrataUS$15.00

CaesarUS$12.00

Fritto MistoUS$16.00

CozzeUS$14.00

CarpaccioUS$15.00

Salumi e FormaggiUS$18.00

PolpetteUS$11.00

Entrees

Pollo ParmigianaUS$23.00

CapesanteUS$34.00

BranzinoUS$27.00

Bistecca 'Flat Iron'US$32.00

CioppinoUS$28.00

SalmoneUS$25.00

Pastas

Linguine alla VongoleUS$22.00

Orecchiette alla SalsicciaUS$20.00

Penne PrimaveraUS$19.00

Rigatoni Alfredo 2.0US$22.00

Penne al PestoUS$18.00

Fettuccine al Granchio e GamberiUS$25.00

Pappardelle BrunoUS$24.00

Spaghetti e PolpetteUS$20.00

Lasagna al FornoUS$21.00

Side Dishes

Fagioli VerdeUS$6.00

Creamy PolentaUS$6.00

SpinaciUS$6.00

BroccoliniUS$6.00

Patate ArrostoUS$6.00

Dessert

Cannoli CheesecakeUS$8.00

TiramisuUS$8.00

Budino al CaramelloUS$8.00

Italian GelatoUS$8.00

Brunos LimoncelloUS$5.00

Espresso

CappuccinoUS$5.00

EspresssoUS$4.00

LatteUS$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Brunos Italian Kitchen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Brunos Italian Kitchen restaurant rated?

Is Brunos Italian Kitchen currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information