Brunos Italian Kitchen

210 W Birch St, Brea, CA

Menu (As of 11/1)

Popular Items

• Spaghetti e Polpette $25.00Nonna Maria’s meatballs, tomato and fresh herb sauce, fresh basil, Parmigiano
• Pappardelle Bruno $29.00Chianti braised short ribs, homemade pappardelle, roasted mushrooms
• Lasagna al Forno $25.00fresh pasta, homemade bolognese sauce, béchamel, parmigiano
• Rigatoni Alfredo $26.00Pancetta, cream, roasted wild mushrooms, smoked mozzarella, parmesan
• Kids Spaghetti Bolognese $13.00
• Penne al Pesto $24.00Home-made basil and arugula pesto, fresh ricotta, toasted pine nuts, pecorino chianti.

Appetizers

• Carpaccio $18.00Prime filet of beef, capers, arugula, parmigiano, virgin olive oil, lemon
• Cozze e Vongole $16.00Steamed PEI mussels & manilla clams, roasted tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs, prosecco, chili flakes
• Mozzarella Burrata $17.00Roasted heirloom beets, baby arugula, balsamic vinaigrette, hazelnuts, grilled ciabatta
• Salumi e Formaggio $19.00Selection of artisanal salumi and Italian cheeses, grilled ciabatta, condiments.
• Italian Chop Salad $16.00Romaine, tomato, salame, mozzarella, olives, red peppers, parmesan, and balsamic vinaigrette
• Bruschetta di Pomodori $15.00Cherry tomatoes, homemade ricotta, arugula, pesto, grilled ciabatta
• Caesar $15.00Whole leaf romaine, white anchovies, ‘oil and vinegar’ caesar dressing, parmesan
• Fritto Misto $19.00Shrimp, squid, green beans, grilled lemon, fresh herb aioli
• Polpette $13.00Nonna Maria’s slow braised meatballs, tomato sauce, pecorino chianti
• Arancini $13.00Risotto balls, porcini mushrooms, smoked mozzarella, fresh herbs, marinara sauce
• Salumi $16.00selection of artisanal salumi, condiments
• Formaggio $15.00selection of artisanal Italian cheeses, condiments

Pastas

• Spaghettini alla Checca $22.00Roasted baby heirloom tomato, garlic, basil, EVOO, fresh mozzarella, touch of chili
• Fettuccine al Granchio e Gamberi $29.00Shrimp, crab, garlic, lemon-basil cream sauce, citrus roe
• Orecchiette alla Salsiccia $26.00Spicy Italian sausage, roasted bell peppers, fresh basil, smoked mozzarella, marinara
• Linguine alla Vongole $26.00Manilla clams, garlic, tomato, chili flakes, white wine, fresh herbs

Entrees

• Cioppino $30.00Shrimp, crab, mussels, clams, fresh fish, tomato, garlic, white wine, fresh herbs, lemon
• Salmone $28.00Pan seared Scottish salmon, creamy polenta, green beans, romesco sauce
• Pollo Parmigiana $28.00Parmesan breaded chicken breast, mozzarella, penne, marinara, spinach
• Bistecca ‘Flat Iron’ $38.00Grilled prime flat iron steak, broccolini, pancetta, cipollini, roasted potatoes
• Branzino $34.00Pan seared mediterranean sea bass filet, lemon-caper broth, fresh spinach
• Capesante $38.00Pan seared diver scallops, saffron risotto, fresh basil, pancetta, tomato, citrus vinaigrette

Side Dishes

• Broccolini $7.00Pancetta, garlic, red wine vinegar.
• Patate Arrosto $7.00Roasted Butterball Potatoes, Rosemary, Garlic.
• Spinaci $7.00Spinach, garlic, olive oil, sea salt.
• Fagioli Verde $7.00fresh green beans / garlic/ shallots / calabrian chili

Children's Menu

• Kids Fettuccine Alfredo $13.00
• Kids Spaghetti Marinara $13.00
• Kids Linguine Butter and Cheese $13.00
• Kids Penne al Pesto $13.00

Dessert

• Budino al Caramello $11.00Caramel pudding, chocolate ganache, whipped cream, sea salt, roasted hazelnuts.
• Tiramisu $11.00Layers of lady fingers, espresso mascarpone, rum cocoa.
• Panna Cotta $11.00Vanilla bean & lime, fresh blueberry syrup, almond biscotti cookie
• Brunos Limoncello $9.00Homemade fresh limoncello liquer infused with vanilla bean and toasted fennel seeds.
• Gelato $11.00Three scoops of gelato. Vanilla bean, dark chocolate, and pistachio. Served with almond biscotti cookie.

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