Brunos Italian Kitchen

4.8

2498 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

26 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 29 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.

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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
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
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

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 2,498 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
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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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 is a beloved spot in Brea, offering "authentic Italian food" with "excellent service" and a "welcoming atmosphere." Guests rave about the "delicious dishes" like lasagna and tiramisu. Highlights include great weekly specials and attentive staff, making it a "favorite for date nights" and special occasions.

2,498 Reviews

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Christine VIP
Orange County231 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brunos’s is our favorite go to for a great night out! Amazingly friendly staff, incredibly delicious food, great prices and fantastic selection of tasty food! Love that it’s so close by!
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Tamara VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The hostess was lovely when we Che led in. Tim the manager helped out our sever when he got busy. Tim also got us in quickly when our reservation didn't go through and there was over an hour wait.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Apparently there’s several specials on Wednesdays for wine and pasta making it a better value than usual. That’s probably why it was pretty busy at dinner for being middle of the week. Doesn’t hurt to reserve a table here.
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Angela VIP
Los Angeles5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 16 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food and ambiance was good, except for long wait. We made a reservation for dinner and when we got there had to wait over 30 minutes for a table for 2. Not sure why they take reservations when they still make you wait over 30 minutes for a table.
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Rachel
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall experience was amazing!!! Great service and our waiter was very attentive! Food was delicious and pricing is very reasonable!
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Pete
Orange County6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 March 2025
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 on 11 March 2025
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 on 10 March 2025
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 on 9 March 2025
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 on 8 March 2025
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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Brunos Italian Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 2498 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

26 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

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

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

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Lasagna Monday

Tuesday Special: All Night Happy Hour 🥂

Wine-d Down Wednesday

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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