This spot is a staple in Brea and definitely one of the first restaurants I recommend to friends and family when visiting! The short rib pappardelle is a must-try and my personal favorite because of the tender meat, perfect al dente noodles, and bold flavor. I've tried other pastas that my party has ordered, and they are all really good too! However, I do have one note about takeout: I ordered some pastas like the rigatoni alfredo, and it came out looking like a smaller portion compared to dining in. Either way, if you try this place, I would definitely recommend dining in to get the full experience.

I came in with my family on Wednesday. They have a Wine Wednesday special where all the bottles of wine are 50% off, which is a really great deal. I highly recommend getting reservations for this day as it was 5:30 and already filling up. I ordered the Bruschetta and the fritto misto to start and both were so fresh and delicious. Then I ordered the Capesante (pan seared scallops with risotto). The scallops were cooked perfectly. If I have any feedback to give, the pancetta made the scallop dish a bit salty but otherwise it was really good. We paired it with a Chardonnay from Tuscany. I really appreciate that they have a decent selection of Italian wines covering all their bases in addition to a several domestic wines. Overall the pricing is all very fair, the service was great and the food was very good. I will be returning.

Great ambiance and great service! Good came really quickly. About 15 minutes max after we ordered. The table came with house bread with a balsamic vinegar/oil/chili flakes combo which was delicious!! The food was overall really good! The short rib on the papperdelle was so tender it almost melted in your mouth! The pasta itself could have used more sauce though Not pictured: tried the pesto and highly recommend. However, protein was missing so wish it had chicken. Highly recommend going on Wednesdays as their pastas are half off! (Excludes take out orders)

Our waiter Luke treated us so well and made our birthday dinner unforgettable! Truly grateful and will come back, our first time was so great! The restaurant itself has such a classy yet, rustic Italian vibe. The food was so delicious everything hot and ready to enjoy. The wine we were recommended 10/10

This is a great modern Italian restaurant to come to in downtown brea. Food is very fresh and full of flavor. This restaurant seems to have consistency in their quality of food and the staff are friendly. It's been awhile since I've been here but I really enjoyed the Pappardelle Bruno and Fettuccine al Granchio e Gamberi. Both were great plates and you can tell they are made with homemade pasta. We had some yellowtail appetizer but I don't remember the name of it. I think that was the highlight as I am a seafood lover.

Brunos Italian Kitchen has been open for quite a while now but I barely got a chance to finally check it out. I've been twice so far the past two months and I definitely want to go more often! Here's what I've tried so far: **Oaxacan Rabbits: I loved the smoky and spicy flavor profile along with the guava. Everything worked so well together. Whoever created that drink, I applaud you because it's one of the best cocktails I've ever had. (5/5) **Bruschetta di Pomodori: WOW. If you're thinking about the food being to filling to order an appetizer, don't go that route. This dish is so light and delicious that you'll regret not ordering it. Just order it for the table. (5/5) **Capesante: I've been here twice and have ordered this both times because it's so delicious. The scallops have been cooked and seasoned perfectly both times. The risotto has great flavor and everything else added on top are all extremely delicious! (5/5) My first visit was on a packed Sunday evening and my second was on a slower Monday evening. I've had two different servers both times and no matter the level of business, the service has been excellent! Everyone is so attentive and will stop by to ask how everything is going. One thing that really stood out for me is during both nights, I witnessed what seemed like the owner or manager doing the dirty work including clearing and wiping down tables. I love when people in management positions do everything and not just stand there looking important. This place is awesome and I 100% recommend it! I will definitely be back sooner than later!

Took advantage of their all-day Tuesday happy hour and got three appetizers to share as well as two entrees! I believe it was $2 off apps, beers and $3 off signature cocktails. Everything was delicious and we basically devoured everything. The scallops were on the salty side but the sides helped with the balance. My favorite still is the Caesar salad and the fritto misto!

Everything was amazing! Food, service, pricing If you love Italian food this should be your number 1 option

Truly exceptional service: 6 out of 5 stars Every single staff member greeted my wife and I with warm smiles the minute we walked in. We were seated and received our drink orders promptly. They nailed check in timing perfectly. I never felt like I waited too long for service and I was never interrupted in the middle of a bite, but they somehow managed to check in to see if every dish was to our liking. Masterclass service. Next the food. My wife ordered off the special Easter menu and I ordered off their standard dinner menu. Every single dish was delicious, but my absolute favorite was the pasta dish recommended to me by our server. We've had pasta from some of the best places in Italy and New York. I would say this pasta was easily better than the pasta we had in NYC. The noodles were so bouncy and had such a wonderful texture. The sauce was perfection. It was creamy, yet not too rich and was well balanced with citrus and spice. Every bite became more addicting and I never experienced flavor fatigue. Dishes we ordered: Salmon Crudo Fritto Misto Mexican Seabass Fettuccine al Granchio e Gamberi Tiramisu Gelato Back to service. My wife unfortunately was served not fully cooked seabass, where it was raw in the middle. The server earnestly apologized and took the dish immediately to the back. Not too long after we were brought a new sea bass. Somehow the second one was raw in the middle again! The server was utterly shocked and she seemed more frustrated by the situation than us, which shows how much they value customer experience. We received a 3rd sea bass that was fully cooked fortunately. A gentleman greeted us who I believe is management. He deeply apologized and said he would write this off our bill and he insisted even though we told him it was not necessary. The incredible food and service make this restaurant an excellent place to celebrate any special occasion. You can expect top notch hospitality and have a great time here. We'll certainly be back.

My first time here, although I've dined many times at their sister restaurant Cha Cha's - located right next door. We got together with a former coworker on a Saturday evening, and I made reservations via Open Table for 6:30 pm. Parking is conveniently located in the nearby parking structure. I checked our party in, and we were seated in a booth immediately. It just happened to be Dine Out OC week, so Bruno's was offering a three-course prefix meal, which included an appetizer, main course, and dessert for $40.00. My guest brought a bottle of wine, and the corking fee was $15.00. We all opted for the prefixed entrees and shared the appetizers of calamari & Shimp, meatballs, and salmon Crudo. We also were brought a basket of warm bread. The main entrees we selected were the swordfish, skirt steaks ($5.00 upcharge), and I chose the pork chop entree. All the meals included veggies, potatoes, and the portions were generous. For desserts, we selected included three flavor gelatos and pannacotta. We ended up ordering another bottle of house wine, and everybody was pleased with the quality, taste, and portion of each meal. Service by our female waitress was attentive and friendly even though the restaurant was at capacity, and even the manager stopped by to check in with us. I would definitely return here for another meal in the future.