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Brunos Italian Kitchen, Brea, CA

Brunos Italian Kitchen

4.9
4.9
2408 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 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 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (714) 257-1000
  • 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.
  • Area
    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.

What 2,408 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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.

2,409 Reviews
  1. Robert

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. Pam

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  3. Maxine

    Los Angeles

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  4. Liss

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  5. Mike

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  6. Yvette

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Brian

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was fantastic. The only thing that I would say that took away from the evening was the noise level. I understand. that people are going to talk and as more people do, the louder it gets but I think that keeping the music volume lower would have helped. Also, they allow dogs in their small patio area and it was barking a bit. I think if that happens, it should not be unreasonable to ask the owner to remove the pet as it was quite loud. That being said, it's still one of my favorite places in Brea. Will defiantly go again.

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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 2408 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Brunos Italian Kitchen

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 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • 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
  • 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.
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