Brunos Italian Kitchen

4.9

2441 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Jan 22, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighborhood
Brea / La Habra
Cross street
Brea/Imperial Hwy.
Parking details
Conveinent covered parking behind the Edwards theaters.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

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

Olives$7.00
house marinated mixed olives
Formaggio$14.00
selection of artisanal Italian cheeses / condiments
Arancini$10.00
risotto balls / porcini mushrooms / smoked mozzarella / fresh herbs / marinara sauce
Bruschetta di Pomodori$12.00
cherry tomatoes / homemade ricotta / arugula / pesto / grilled ciabatta
Mozzarella Burrata$16.00
roasted heirloom beets / baby arugula / balsamic vinaigrette / hazelnuts / grilled ciabatta
Caesar$13.00
whole leaf romaine / white anchovies / 'oil & vinegar' caesar dressing / parmesan
Fritto Misto$16.00
shrimp / squid / green beans / grilled lemon / fresh herb aioli
Cozze e Vongole$15.00
steamed PEI mussels & manilla clams / roasted tomatoes / garlic / fresh herbs / prosecco / chili flakes
Carpaccio$16.00
prime filet of beef / capers / arugula / parmigiano / virgin olive oil / lemon
Salumi e Formaggi$18.00
selection of artisanal salumi & Italian cheeses / grilled ciabatta / condiments
Polpette$12.00
Nonna Maria's slow braised meatballs / tomato sauce / pecorino chianti
Italian Chop Salad$14.00
romaine / tomato / salame / mozzarella / olives / red peppers / parmesan / balsamic vinaigrette

Entrees

Pollo Parmigiana$24.00
parmesan breaded chicken breast, mozzarella, spaghettini, marinara and broccolini
Capesante$36.00
pan-seared diver scallops / saffron risotto / asparagus / pancetta / tomato / citrus vinaigrette
Branzino$28.00
pan seared mediterranean sea bass fillets / lemon-caper broth fresh spinach
Bistecca 'Flat Iron'$34.00
grilled prime flat iron steak / broccolini / cipollini / roasted potatoes
Cioppino$28.00
shrimp / crab / mussels / clams / fresh fish / tomato / garlic / white wine / fresh herbs / lemon
Salmone$25.00
pan seared scottish salmon roasted heirloom carrots / beluga lentils / pistachio salsa verde

Pastas

Linguine alla Vongole$23.00
manilla clams, garlic, white wine, calabrian chili and fresh herbs
Orecchiette alla Salsiccia$21.00
spicy italian sausage / roasted bell peppers / broccolini / smoked mozzarella / marinara
Penne Primavera$19.00
asparagus / broccolini / mushrooms / cherry tomatoes / EVOO / garlic / fresh basil
Rigatoni Alfredo 2.0$23.00
mezza rigatoni / cream / pancetta / trumpet mushrooms smoked mozzarella / parmesan
Penne al Pesto$19.00
homemade basil & arugula pesto / ricotta / toasted pine nuts / pecorino chianti
Fettuccine al Granchio e Gamberi$26.00
crab & shrimp / lemon-basil cream sauce / broccollini / citrus roe
Pappardelle Bruno$25.00
chianti braised short ribs / roasted mushrooms / hand made pappardelle
Spaghetti e Polpette$22.00
Nonna Maria's meatballs / tomato & fresh herb sauce / fresh basil / parmigiano
Lasagna al Forno$22.00
fresh pasta / homemade bolognese sauce / béchamel / parmigiano

Side Dishes

Fagioli Verde$6.00
fresh green beans / garlic/ shallots / calabrian chili
Creamy Polenta$6.00
fontina & parmesan cheese / extra virgin olive oil
Spinaci$6.00
spinach / garlic / olive oil / sea salt
Broccolini$6.00
pancetta / garlic / red wine vinegar
Patate Arrosto$6.00
roasted butterball potatoes / rosemary / garlic

Dessert

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

Espresso

Cappuccino$5.00
Espressso$4.00
Latte$5.00

What 2,441 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Orange County
Best Value
Orange County
Italian
North Orange County
Best Overall
North Orange County
Best Value
North Orange County
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Review summary

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Bruno's Italian Kitchen offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with "amazing food and staff." It's a hidden gem known for its "outstanding service" and "authentic Italian cuisine." Guests rave about the delicious lasagna and tiramisu, and the "friendly and attentive" staff make dining memorable. A "must-try" in Brea!

2,442 Reviews

J
Jay
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great. Wednesday is half off bottles of wine… 25 % off pasta dishes… and sit in bar area you’ll get happy hour appetizer prices during happy hour… and very friendly staff. Great food!
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Ana
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my first time dining at Bruno's and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and fantastic service. Their bread is the best I have ever eaten at an Italian restaurant.
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Arnold
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Can on a Monday for our anniversary. Was not disappointed. Service was excellent and so was the food. My wife had the lasagna and I had the chicken parmesan. Both were delicious and portions were huge. Caesar salad was very authentic and hand made dressing. Good valued to be had during the week as well.
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Tim
VIP
Orange County
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again. The service was great. The food was great. We brought our daughter who was up from San Diego and she loved it. Thanks
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Dan
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent. Every dish was perfect. Lasagna melts in your mouth. I am Italian and very picky with Italian food. This was authentic and delicious. Great service.
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David
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great experience, great ambience and good value Waitress was very attentive and very nice Food was very good
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Matthew
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had such an amazing time, food was delicious, service was awesome, parking was easy. Overall great date night experience.
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Ian
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food and service was excellent, restaurants a little noisy for my liking, my preference is to sit on the Patio, a little quieter 👍
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Flora
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and delicious food. Ambiance is good
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David
VIP
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to dine here. The food choice is great and the service is attentive.
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FAQs

Brunos Italian Kitchen does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

Brunos Italian Kitchen is rated 4.9 stars by 2441 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 22, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

210 W. Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821

Additional information

Cross street
Brea/Imperial Hwy.
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Lasagna Monday

Tuesday Special: All Night Happy Hour 🥂

Wine-d Down Wednesday

Spaghetti

Pappardelle Bruno

Tiramisu

Appetizers

Olives$7.00

Formaggio$14.00

Arancini$10.00

Bruschetta di Pomodori$12.00

Mozzarella Burrata$16.00

Caesar$13.00

Fritto Misto$16.00

Cozze e Vongole$15.00

Carpaccio$16.00

Salumi e Formaggi$18.00

Polpette$12.00

Italian Chop Salad$14.00

Entrees

Pollo Parmigiana$24.00

Capesante$36.00

Branzino$28.00

Bistecca 'Flat Iron'$34.00

Cioppino$28.00

Salmone$25.00

Pastas

Linguine alla Vongole$23.00

Orecchiette alla Salsiccia$21.00

Penne Primavera$19.00

Rigatoni Alfredo 2.0$23.00

Penne al Pesto$19.00

Fettuccine al Granchio e Gamberi$26.00

Pappardelle Bruno$25.00

Spaghetti e Polpette$22.00

Lasagna al Forno$22.00

Side Dishes

Fagioli Verde$6.00

Creamy Polenta$6.00

Spinaci$6.00

Broccolini$6.00

Patate Arrosto$6.00

Dessert

Cannoli Cheesecake$8.00

Tiramisu$8.00

Budino al Caramello$8.00

Italian Gelato$8.00

Brunos Limoncello$5.00

Espresso

Cappuccino$5.00

Espressso$4.00

Latte$5.00

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How is Brunos Italian Kitchen restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

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