Brunos Italian Kitchen

Name: Brunos Italian Kitchen
Address: 210 W. Birch Street, Brea, CA, United States, 92821
Telephone: (714) 257-1000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1920 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
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.
Private party contact
Don Myers: (714) 257-1000

Location
210 W. Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821
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

Chicken Parmesan Thursday
Multiple dates available
$25 Italian Chopped Salad, Chicken Parmesan, and Tiramisu available in-house or through our website
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.

Offers

Wine-d Down Wednesdays
Multiple dates available
Wed - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Enjoy 50% off ALL wines by the glass or bottle AND 50% off all pasta dishes in-house.

Popular dishes

Arancini$9.50
risotto balls / porcini mushrooms / smoked mozzarella / fresh herbs / marinara sauce
Bruschetta di Pomodori$9.00
cherry tomatoes / homemade ricotta / arugula / pesto / grilled ciabatta
Mozzarella Burrata$14.00
roasted heirloom beets / baby arugula / balsamic vinaigrette / hazelnuts / grilled ciabatta
Caesar$9.50
whole leaf romaine / white anchovies / 'oil & vinegar' caesar dressing / parmesan
Fritto Misto$14.00
shrimp / squid / green beans / grilled lemon / fresh herb aioli
Cozze$14.00
steamed PEI mussels / preserved lemons / garlic / fresh herbs / prosecco / chili flakes
Carpaccio$13.00
prime filet of beef / capers / arugula / parmigiano / virgin olive oil / lemon
Salumi e Formaggi$18.00
selection of artisanal salumi & Italian cheeses / grilled ciabatta / condiments
Polpette$10.00
Nonna Maria's slow braised meatballs / tomato sauce / pecorino chianti

Entrees

Branzino$25.00
pan seared mediterranean sea bass fillets / lemon-caper broth fresh spinach
Bistecca 'Flat Iron'$26.00
grilled prime flat iron steak / broccolini / cipollini / roasted potatoes
Piccata di Pollo$19.00
Mary's free range chicken breast / pan fried / capers / lemon / polenta / cippolini / spinach
Cioppino$24.00
shrimp / crab / mussels / clams / fresh fish / tomato / garlic / white wine / fresh herbs / lemon
Salmone$22.00
pan seared scottish salmon roasted heirloom carrots / beluga lentils / pistachio salsa verde

Pastas

Spaghettini alla Checca$17.00
roasted heirloom tomato / garlic / basil / fresh mozzarella
Rigatoni Alfredo 2.0$18.50
mezza rigatoni / cream / pancetta / trumpet mushrooms smoked mozzarella / parmesan
Penne al Pesto$17.00
homemade basil & arugula pesto / ricotta / toasted pine nuts / pecorino chianti
Fettuccine al Granchio e Gamberi$23.00
crab & shrimp / lemon-basil cream sauce / broccollini / citrus roe
Pappardelle Bruno$21.00
chianti braised short ribs / roasted mushrooms / hand made pappardelle
Spaghetti e Polpette$18.00
Nonna Maria's meatballs / tomato & fresh herb sauce / fresh basil / parmigiano
Lasagna al Forno$18.50
fresh pasta / homemade bolognese sauce / béchamel / parmigiano

Side Dishes

Polenta$6.00
soft polenta / fontina / EVOO
Spinaci$6.00
spinach / garlic / olive oil / sea salt
Baby Heirloom Carrots$6.00
honey-sherry glaze / pistachio salsa verde
Broccolini$6.00
pancetta / garlic / red wine vinegar
Patate Arrosto$6.00
roasted butterball potatoes / rosemary / garlic

Dessert

Tiramisu$7.50
Layers of lady fingers / espresso mascarpone / rum cocoa
Budino al Caramello$7.50
caramel pudding / chocolate ganache / whipped cream / sea salt / roasted hazelnuts
Italian Gelato$7.50
choice of 3: dark chocolate / vanilla bean / pistachio / amaretto cookies
Brunos Limoncello$5.00
Homemade fresh limoncello infused infused with vanilla bean and toasted fennel seeds

Espresso

Cappuccino$4.00
Espressso$4.00
Latte$4.00

What 1,920 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

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griz
Los Angeles
85 reviews
vip
5.0
85 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
excellent place to eat. lively atmosphere, good food, friendly staff, good service, and a reasonable price. we come here often and will continue to do so
AD
ADiaz
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
excellent and friendly service. this restaurant has become one of my favorites spots to come and eat.
VK
ValeryK
Las Vegas
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bruno’s is always our first choice restaurant to enjoy a delicious dinner. Tim the manager is very nice, hardworking and professional .
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my first time there, and even though where we sat was a bit dark, overall the experience was outstanding. The service is great, the food is amazing! I got the Weekend 3 course-meal for $30. And the setting of the restaurant was cool, made an reservation for 5:30, at 5:10 or 5:15 my table was ready that tells me that the staff works fast, for the dessert, I picked Panna Cotta, the waiter thought I said “Tiramisu”, so I corrected the waiter and got the “Tiramisu” on the house.
I
Introvertedfoodie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family and I went for mother’s day and we had an amazing time, our server was very kind and the food was amazing. As a pescatarian I was really happy to see that there were dishes vegetarian friendly! I particularly really enjoyed the marinara sauce. We also had a few dishes with scallops and the scallops were all very fresh and soft, so much so that they tasted sweet :0 Happy to have discovered this local spot, will definitely be returning anytime we crave any Italian.
r
rominl
Orange County
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been going to Brunos for years. The staff are always friendly and pleasure to chat with. Their food quality is always good and sometimes they have special menu which always bring some great excitement. Their food very reasonably priced, especially with all the recent inflation. Thank you!
E
Edward
Orange County
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
Bruno's was very good a few years back. The last 2 years after coming back from a pandemic, the food is good but the quantity has become more like a lunch serving. Before the serving size was much larger. My daughter and I went to dinner a couple of weeks ago and we had to order a third dish to split aside from the one dish we originally had ordered to be satisfied. We also looked over to the couple next to us, and they too had a third dish. I would always recommend Bruno's, but with the size portions now, I'm not too sure about recommending.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Mother’s Day special menu was well worth the money. You can’t find any 3 course meal for $35/person else where. The bread is very good too.
PT
PatT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about the restaurant was perfect, atmosphere was great. Couldn’t ask for more. Can’t wait to go back. I love it at your restaurant, and our waiter was wonderful ❤️
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely great ! We made a reservation got seated right away. The service was 5+ Stars for Amanda and the food was delicious as always!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our food was delicious and the service was great! We look forward to returning soon.
LS
LoriS
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food was outstanding! Wish the bathroom was positioned so that waiting in the narrow hallway wasn't getting in the way of waitstaff coming in and out of the kitchen.
L
Lola
Orange County
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
We brought our mother to Brunos for Mother's Day one a Friday evening. We were looking forward to a delicious meal in a peaceful adult only setting, with excellent service. We were seated near the patio on a warm day. Our server was very attentive. We ordered from the special menu and what a treat it was. I gave a low score for ambience due to the infant crying and another squealing during dinner. Had I wanted to eat with children, I'd gone to a family friendly restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We all enjoyed our dinner and dessert. Service was great like always.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I indicated in the reservation that we were celebrating a birthday and they acknowledged that upon seating and also provided a complimentary tiramisu for dessert. Excellent service!
O
Orlando
Treasure Coast
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was good but the experience wasn’t the best since it took a long time to get drinks despite the fact that there were only a few tables at that time. They tried to fix the problem and gave us a round of free drinks. In general they were attentive, portions are good and food is tasty. Except for the drinks, timing was fine which is always an issue now. Too bad that a small detail downgraded the experience a little bit. Definitely I will go back.
W
Will
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great value. Great ambience. Great service. Easy (and free) parking. Things in the area to do before, or afterward. Outdoor seating available and well ventilated. Datenight worthy. Would recommend.
DK
DebK
Orange County
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Excellent service! Bread and salad were tasty. Entrée was a little disappointing and not what I expected. Ordered pasta primavera and was looking forward to lots of crisp vegetables. Instead, they were cooked into the sauce and a bit mushy. The dish was a bit too oily, too.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
Service was slow, food was cold and plate was super hot
AM
AnnetteM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunos is my new favorite Italian place to eat. Very accommodating being gluten and dairy free. Many options available. Loved my pasta primavera with chicken
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We absolutely LOVE Bruno’s! We have a great experience every single time. Delicious food, great drinks, cool atmosphere and fantastic service! Caesar salad, bruschetta, meatballs, lasagna and tiramisu are all to die for and definitely a few of our favs. Highly recommend trying Bruno’s … you’ll be hooked, I promise.
D
Diane
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
One of my favorite restaurants. I have loved this restaurant since it first opened and I am so happy that they have survived the pandemic. The food is always wonderful. My favorite is the cioppino and bread; but everything is excellent. Alberto was our server and he was the best server we have ever had at Bruno’s. I just wish they would bring back the martini with the blackberries in it.
R
Robert
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Would gladly go back, I really liked how each day had its own distinct specials and deals.
AD
ADiaz
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love Italian food, it's always hard to find a good Italian restaurant. Brunos has wines and food are delicious.
JG
JoanG
Orange County
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Feel like a second home great food and hospitality!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
The set menu is great value with full portion appetizers and entree with a dessert. Everything has been pretty good so far.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another great meal at Bruno’s! The food was delicious and the service was great. A nice Friday night out with the family.
M
Micky
Orange County
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was the best part of the dinner last night
m
maymichael
Orange County
35 reviews
vip
3.0
35 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
We requested Patio but they seated us on the sidewalk
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another wonderful evening at Brunos! We tend to go on just about every special occasion whether it be birthdays, anniversaries, friends in town, etc . We had our favorite waitress Nikki, She was amazing as always so friendly, helpful and kind. And our meal was OUTSTANDING We will be back soon.
CD
CarolD
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Sea bass good, not great. Everything else very nice & staff attentive and polite. Loved the calamari🥰
EM
ElizabethM
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall1food4service1ambience4
We asked to be seated outside and upon getting up from our original table, the hostess took another party and sat them where we were going to be sat. Then once drinks were brought to the table, there was a bug in my limoncello martini. But wait… there’s more! I ordered the pesto and found whole shrimp tails in my pasta. A free dessert doesn’t really cover the series of events that happened. Our server had a really bad attitude and we had to depend on another server who wasn’t even in that section to take care of us.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing love the service quality food ambiance!
K
Kathy
Orange County
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome place. Great food & people are really friendly. Perfect place to catch up with friends & family.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Service was good but at times felt like we were being rushed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is amazing! We went for lasagna Monday. The service was wonderful as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was super amazing and gave a wonderful wine pairing recommendation with my meal. He was attentive throughout.
JJ
JenniferJ
Orange County
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome restaurant! Staff is great GM is so attentive to all guests!!! Great bartenders!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you Jenna for taking great care of us last night and getting us up to speed on some of the changes to the cocktail menu! Food and drinks were delicious as usual.
KT
KayT
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
agreat place to get together!! very friendly staff

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks

FAQs

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

Brunos Italian Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 1920 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Options

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
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.
Private party contact
Don Myers: (714) 257-1000

Brunos Italian Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Options

Additional information

Chicken Parmesan Thursday

Lasagna Monday

Tuesday Special: All Night Happy Hour 🥂

Wine-d Down Wednesdays

Tiramisu

Lasagna al Forno

Cioppino

Appetizers

Arancini$9.50

Bruschetta di Pomodori$9.00

Mozzarella Burrata$14.00

Caesar$9.50

Fritto Misto$14.00

Cozze$14.00

Carpaccio$13.00

Salumi e Formaggi$18.00

Polpette$10.00

Entrees

Branzino$25.00

Bistecca 'Flat Iron'$26.00

Piccata di Pollo$19.00

Cioppino$24.00

Salmone$22.00

Pastas

Spaghettini alla Checca$17.00

Rigatoni Alfredo 2.0$18.50

Penne al Pesto$17.00

Fettuccine al Granchio e Gamberi$23.00

Pappardelle Bruno$21.00

Spaghetti e Polpette$18.00

Lasagna al Forno$18.50

Side Dishes

Polenta$6.00

Spinaci$6.00

Baby Heirloom Carrots$6.00

Broccolini$6.00

Patate Arrosto$6.00

Dessert

Tiramisu$7.50

Budino al Caramello$7.50

Italian Gelato$7.50

Brunos Limoncello$5.00

Espresso

Cappuccino$4.00

Espressso$4.00

Latte$4.00

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Does Brunos Italian Kitchen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Brunos Italian Kitchen restaurant rated?

Is Brunos Italian Kitchen currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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