Brunos Italian Kitchen

4.8

2493 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 57 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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.

Additional information

Location
210 W. Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821
Phone number
(714) 257-1000
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Conveinent covered parking behind the Edwards theaters.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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.

Private dining

Popular dishes

OlivesUS$7.00
house marinated mixed olives
FormaggioUS$14.00
selection of artisanal Italian cheeses / condiments
AranciniUS$10.00
risotto balls / porcini mushrooms / smoked mozzarella / fresh herbs / marinara sauce
Bruschetta di PomodoriUS$12.00
cherry tomatoes / homemade ricotta / arugula / pesto / grilled ciabatta
Mozzarella BurrataUS$16.00
roasted heirloom beets / baby arugula / balsamic vinaigrette / hazelnuts / grilled ciabatta
CaesarUS$13.00
whole leaf romaine / white anchovies / 'oil & vinegar' caesar dressing / parmesan
Fritto MistoUS$16.00
shrimp / squid / green beans / grilled lemon / fresh herb aioli
Cozze e VongoleUS$15.00
steamed PEI mussels & manilla clams / roasted tomatoes / garlic / fresh herbs / prosecco / chili flakes
CarpaccioUS$16.00
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$12.00
Nonna Maria's slow braised meatballs / tomato sauce / pecorino chianti
Italian Chop SaladUS$14.00
romaine / tomato / salame / mozzarella / olives / red peppers / parmesan / balsamic vinaigrette

Entrees

Pollo ParmigianaUS$24.00
parmesan breaded chicken breast, mozzarella, spaghettini, marinara and broccolini
CapesanteUS$36.00
pan-seared diver scallops / saffron risotto / asparagus / pancetta / tomato / citrus vinaigrette
BranzinoUS$28.00
pan seared mediterranean sea bass fillets / lemon-caper broth fresh spinach
Bistecca 'Flat Iron'US$34.00
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$23.00
manilla clams, garlic, white wine, calabrian chili and fresh herbs
Orecchiette alla SalsicciaUS$21.00
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$23.00
mezza rigatoni / cream / pancetta / trumpet mushrooms smoked mozzarella / parmesan
Penne al PestoUS$19.00
homemade basil & arugula pesto / ricotta / toasted pine nuts / pecorino chianti
Fettuccine al Granchio e GamberiUS$26.00
crab & shrimp / lemon-basil cream sauce / broccollini / citrus roe
Pappardelle BrunoUS$25.00
chianti braised short ribs / roasted mushrooms / hand made pappardelle
Spaghetti e PolpetteUS$22.00
Nonna Maria's meatballs / tomato & fresh herb sauce / fresh basil / parmigiano
Lasagna al FornoUS$22.00
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 2,493 people are saying

Brunos Italian Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Orange County
Italian
North Orange County
Best Value
North Orange County
Italian

Review summary

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Bruno's Italian Kitchen offers a warm Italian dining experience with "great service" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the "fantastic seafood options" and "reasonable pricing." The ambiance is both lively and cozy, perfect for any occasion. Highlights include "wonderful specials," attentive service, and a consistently enjoyable dining experience.

2,493 Reviews

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Pete
Orange County6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. Bartender/ waiter Aaron took excellent care of us. Always a great great night out for us 👍🏼👍🏼
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Lisa VIP
Orange County12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a favorite for myself and the family. The specials are my favorite! Caesar salad and lasagna are a hit! And the budino is excellent! My family loves the rigatoni alfredo and pesto primavera. Arancini is delicious too! We like to go at least once a month!
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was a little salty and they charge extra for soda refills. I was told later that they use bottles but I doubt it since usually you would get the bottle with it. The fish was overcooked and the base was salty. Everything was just ok..I wouldn’t go back since there’s other options for the price point.
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Tom
Las Vegas22 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent experience overall at Bruno’s, my wife and I I enjoyed ourselves.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Awesome experience! Had the OC restaurant week deal and it didn’t disappoint. Chris, our Server’s recommendation was spot on! I had the hamachi, linguini, and the caramel dessert. All amazing. They were able to accommodate my husband with doing a fettuccine and shrimp, since he can’t eat meat on fridays. You can tell all the employees enjoyed working there. The manager came by the see how everything was, which was a nice touch. We will be back!
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Lisa
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have outstanding service, and this time was no exception. Great food!!
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Kealoha
Orange County25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delish - our server, Damian was very attentive . We started with a cocktail - Limoncello Drop- very refreshing ! For the appetizer we chose the Hamachi Crudo- it was fresh and had a nice citrus flavor . The entree choice was the Pork Chop served with potatoes and veggies and I ordered the Linguine with Scallops and Crab! The linguine had a scampi sauce and homemade lemon ricotta which was a perfect blend. We ended our meal with the Tiramisu! A fabulous finale to our evening
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant has a really good value for money. The food is delicious, the price is not expensive, and the service staff is very friendly. I will definitely recommend it to my friends, and I will definitely go back to eat there again and again.
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Sylvia
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Food was good. I like that everyone works as a team to support the tables and so as a guest, I feel well taken care of.
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DAVID
Orange County1 review
4.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The wife and I had the swordfish acqua pazza. It was a 5 out of 5 most excellent.
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FAQs

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

Brunos Italian Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 2493 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 57 times today

Experiences are available.

210 W. Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821

Additional information

Phone number
(714) 257-1000
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Conveinent covered parking behind the Edwards theaters.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Brunos Italian Kitchen

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Lasagna Monday

Tuesday Special: All Night Happy Hour 🥂

Wine-d Down Wednesday

Custom inquiry

Pappardelle Bruno

Tiramisu

Cioppino

Appetizers

OlivesUS$7.00

FormaggioUS$14.00

AranciniUS$10.00

Bruschetta di PomodoriUS$12.00

Mozzarella BurrataUS$16.00

CaesarUS$13.00

Fritto MistoUS$16.00

Cozze e VongoleUS$15.00

CarpaccioUS$16.00

Salumi e FormaggiUS$18.00

PolpetteUS$12.00

Italian Chop SaladUS$14.00

Entrees

Pollo ParmigianaUS$24.00

CapesanteUS$36.00

BranzinoUS$28.00

Bistecca 'Flat Iron'US$34.00

CioppinoUS$28.00

SalmoneUS$25.00

Pastas

Linguine alla VongoleUS$23.00

Orecchiette alla SalsicciaUS$21.00

Penne PrimaveraUS$19.00

Rigatoni Alfredo 2.0US$23.00

Penne al PestoUS$19.00

Fettuccine al Granchio e GamberiUS$26.00

Pappardelle BrunoUS$25.00

Spaghetti e PolpetteUS$22.00

Lasagna al FornoUS$22.00

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

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