Brunos Italian Kitchen

4.8

2490 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

10 Mar 2025

10:30 pm

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Lively

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 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
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.

Popular dishes

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

Entrees

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

Pastas

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

Side Dishes

Fagioli VerdeUSD 6.00
fresh green beans / garlic/ shallots / calabrian chili
Creamy PolentaUSD 6.00
fontina & parmesan cheese / extra virgin olive oil
SpinaciUSD 6.00
spinach / garlic / olive oil / sea salt
BroccoliniUSD 6.00
pancetta / garlic / red wine vinegar
Patate ArrostoUSD 6.00
roasted butterball potatoes / rosemary / garlic

Dessert

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

Espresso

CappuccinoUSD 5.00
EspresssoUSD 4.00
LatteUSD 5.00

What 2,490 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

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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.

2,490 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
3.0
Dined 1 day 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 2 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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Lisa
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
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 6 days ago
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 7 days ago
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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Phil
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our first choice for our daddy daughter dates. Brunos never disappoints. The atmosphere is great along with the authentic Italian food. The service is superb with the great welcoming smiles at the door with the hostess as well as the servers. We will be returning!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
No issues we dine here often. However we booked a high top table. But were not seated as requested. Other than that. We were satisfied.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience for my wife and me. Jake was awesome and the food was great! Thank you!
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Brunos Italian Kitchen does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

Brunos Italian Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 2490 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

10 Mar 2025

10:30 pm

Booked 24 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 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
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

Additional information

Lasagna Monday

Tuesday Special: All Night Happy Hour 🥂

Wine-d Down Wednesday

Pappardelle Bruno

Tiramisu

Cioppino

Appetizers

OlivesUSD 7.00

FormaggioUSD 14.00

AranciniUSD 10.00

Bruschetta di PomodoriUSD 12.00

Mozzarella BurrataUSD 16.00

CaesarUSD 13.00

Fritto MistoUSD 16.00

Cozze e VongoleUSD 15.00

CarpaccioUSD 16.00

Salumi e FormaggiUSD 18.00

PolpetteUSD 12.00

Italian Chop SaladUSD 14.00

Entrees

Pollo ParmigianaUSD 24.00

CapesanteUSD 36.00

BranzinoUSD 28.00

Bistecca 'Flat Iron'USD 34.00

CioppinoUSD 28.00

SalmoneUSD 25.00

Pastas

Linguine alla VongoleUSD 23.00

Orecchiette alla SalsicciaUSD 21.00

Penne PrimaveraUSD 19.00

Rigatoni Alfredo 2.0USD 23.00

Penne al PestoUSD 19.00

Fettuccine al Granchio e GamberiUSD 26.00

Pappardelle BrunoUSD 25.00

Spaghetti e PolpetteUSD 22.00

Lasagna al FornoUSD 22.00

Side Dishes

Fagioli VerdeUSD 6.00

Creamy PolentaUSD 6.00

SpinaciUSD 6.00

BroccoliniUSD 6.00

Patate ArrostoUSD 6.00

Dessert

Cannoli CheesecakeUSD 8.00

TiramisuUSD 8.00

Budino al CaramelloUSD 8.00

Italian GelatoUSD 8.00

Brunos LimoncelloUSD 5.00

Espresso

CappuccinoUSD 5.00

EspresssoUSD 4.00

LatteUSD 5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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