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Brunos Italian Kitchen, Brea, CA

Brunos Italian Kitchen

4.8
4.8
2474 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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.

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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
  • 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.
  • 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.

What 2,474 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Best Value

  • Orange County

    Italian

  • North Orange County

    Best Overall

  • North Orange County

    Best Value

  • North Orange County

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bruno's Italian Kitchen offers a vibrant atmosphere with "excellent food" and "stellar service." Known for its authentic Italian cuisine and welcoming ambiance, guests praise the "outstanding" staff, particularly servers like Damien and Hannah. The restaurant's highlights include their "delicious" bread, "amazing" lasagna, and popular Wine Wednesday specials. A consistent favorite for both special occasions and casual dining.

2,474 Reviews
  1. Vanesa

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a pleasant experience but it was very easy. Our reservation was for 730 pm on Saturday night. We were seated almost 45 minutes later. Service was above and beyond. Food was good but my parpadella was a bit salty. They also put more too much meat and sauce over the noodle. It was a little too much for me that I wished I had ordered a different dish. I’m thinking it was just a busy night. Everything else was great! Will definitely go back but will not be repeating the parpadella.

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  2. Abi

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! It was my fiances birthday and he asked the waitress to surprise him with his meal choice (he likes everything) and she brought out a wonderful dish! She was very nice and helpful!

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  3. Tom

    VIP

    Orange County

    202 reviews

    5.0

    202 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The salmon crudo is very delicious as well as the the pasta with short ribs.

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  4. Eddie

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is great, the ambiance is nothing short of “THE place to be” on a Saturday night. Food is great, but what really stood out among all of the plusses of this spot was the SERVICE. I have been going out to eat quite often in the last year and received basic service, but our server DAMIEN absolutely hit the service promises on the nose and set the standards to the stars! If Damien is the standard of service at Bruno’s then this place is bound to have an abundance of overly pleased clientele. Way to go Open table, way to go Bruno’s, and a massive shoutout to Damien! I look forward to making my way back just to have his service! Bravo!🌟

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  5. ARIEL

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and the fam. arent an easy group since we have 2 kids but its awesome how the kids get their food first and our server (seem to always get the same one) is super fast with everything. Food is excellent, service better than excellent - always a great experience.

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  6. Davidson

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Wife and I ate there for the first time on the day after Valentine's. We decided on the $60 per person Valentine's special. However, we only ate one appetizer, two main dishes, and one dessert. The total should have been around $85, however, we were charged over $120. The restaurant was also overcrowded and packed and couldn't hear our conversation to each other. We are not coming back.

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  7. Arin

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had to wait 30 min even though I booked a reservation. Food quality was not good at all and they ran out of a lot of food.

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  8. John

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately we chose Valentines Day to dine. Our 8:45pm Reservations were delayed til 9:10pm. We were seated by the front door. High traffic area & much noise. Waiter was was good but he needed help due to the high volume of people. Took away from the food & special day. Thank you.

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  9. David

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a reservation for 8:15, but didn’t get seated till 8:35 cause it was so busy for Valentine’s Day, but the wait was worth it. The service, food and value were perfect and I’m more than happy to book again in the future. Weld done and great job!

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  10. Steve

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, even on Valentines Day one of the busiest restaurant nights of the year, Bruno's delivered another outstanding dinner. They were obviously well-prepared for the onslaught of business and the entire dinner was well paced. The Prix Fixe menu offered a number of items selected just for this occasion and they delivered in a big way. Our server, Damien, was very attentive and had all the assistance he needed in order to provide a great experience. Bruno's just proved once again why they are one of the best restaurant choices in all of North Orange county and the surrounding areas.

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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 2474 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 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.
  • 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
  • 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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