Wahoooo Restaurant Week!!! We had reservations to this cute little restaurant and were greeted like family! This was our first visit and service was phenomenal- attentive and the house was packed! We started with delicious artichoke fritters and could tell they were made fresh- the batter was light and seasoned perfectly to let the artichoke shine! Next we chose salad and the first star was my sole piccata! Tender and well seasoned with capers and lemon- every bite left me wanting the next! I say first star because holy moly the dessert- my son who is a tiramisu connoisseur literally said this was a 10/10!!!! I could say the same for the limoncello cake! Delicate, not too sweet perfection!!! Nick (Bruno) made sure we left satisfied and we will back for sure! read more

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Fresh fresh food. Great flavor and taste. Great service and good food all you need for a great night out.

We had an absolutely amazing dinner at Bruno's. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, they had a good selection of drinks and the food was delicious! read more

had a great dinner. The food was very competitive priced and the service was excellent. I actually had egg Parmesan the herb. Also, the wine was fantastic and the Price was reasonable ! read more

A true hidden gem located off South Broadway-- since moving to Denver I always say that Denver doesn't have as many good family owned Italian restaurants like we had in the Midwest. Bruno's proved me wrong! The spaghetti and meatballs is solid, as well as the minestrone soup. But, if you're looking for something a little fancier, their specials will do the trick. I'm a huge picatta fan, and their sea bass picatta special was perfect. The lobster ravioli with Gorgonzola cream sauce was indulgent without being too heavy. Check out Bruno's for your next date night or Italian craving! read more

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It's been over a year since my last visit. I walked past them everytime I visit my gym. I noticed the outdoor patio has been removed. The owner told me that the city of Denver wanted $16K to renew the permit. I compared their current menu to a previous one two years ago. Some prices have fallen or gone up by about $1. I started with an Negroni served in a martini glass for $13. Nice & smooth. I got the Burrata appetizer for $17. Large portion of mozzarella cheese. I then got a glass of white wine with a bowl of Shrimp Scampi for $29. Good amount of fettuccine with 6 large shrimp. No added service charge. read more

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I've been here twice as a walk-in at a table and the bar. Budget/date friendly before heading over to Roxy or Burndown for live music. Service was great and staff is attentive. Enjoyed the apps, wine and food. read more

The atmosphere is cozy and the staff were very friendly! I ordered the cheese tortellini with shrimp in a vodka sauce. It was delicious! We enjoyed the whole experience! read more

It was fabulous!!!! We stopped in because it was convenient and we will be back because it was AMAZING- food, service and ambience. I'm from NYC and this is one of the only authentic Italian restaurants that I have found in metro Denver. read more

If you are looking at Italian places. Pick this one! We were traveling from out of town & it was the best food we had all week. By far best chicken piccata I've ever had!! Bruno himself was our server & you could tell the pride in his food! read more

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We have only ordered take out from Bruno's, but both experiences have been fabulous. Our order was ready promptly, our special substitutions were accepted, and the food travels well/was still warm and delicious at home. One person ordered the chicken Marsala and just raved about how delicious the sauce was. Delicate, balanced, and definitely worthy of saving a piece of bread to dip in it. The chicken was perfectly cooked. The chicken piccata was awesome. I've ordered once standard (with penne) and once with a substitute with angel hair pasta. Personally, I prefer angel hair pasta so this meal was perfect. The capers, lemon sauce, chicken, and noodles were so well-balanced, every bite was fabulous. One ordered the veal Marsala and that was also expertly cooked. The garlic oil for the bread was fabulous!! I love that the bread is complimentary. The side salads are ok. Nothing exciting but at least something green. We add our own balsamic to it when we get home, but it's pretty basic and the leaves / ingredients are fresh. read more

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I have returned in 2026 and am pleased to report the food service and atmosphere have not changed from OUSTANDING. You cannot beat a family owned restaurant for caring about the dining experience which each guest receives. read more

Food and service was fantastic! We were seated promptly and our glasses were never close to being empty. We ordered the baked ziti, shrimp scampi pasta and the sea bass special. Everyone tried a bite of each others dishes and every bite was so good. The restaurant is very small and intimate so I would call ahead and make a reservation. Bruno's is now a must stop any time we come to Denver. read more

Always excellent and exceptional food and service! We had two of our favorite meals, the pasta carbonra and filet mignon. Cooked to perfection!!! We also enjoyed a salad and soup. We topped off our meal with our favorite lemon cake for dessert. Delicious and refreshing Service is top notch and the ambiance is warm, cozy and comfortable. Can't wait to enjoy it again soon!! read more

Angel hair pasta with clams was delicious, accompanied by a Caesar salad. Last night's service was great. The sound level at Bruno's is just right, as many restaurants now are so loud that table conversation is a challenge. Lots of parking in the rear plus spaces on Broadway too. read more

I ate here with two friends for dinner. Since they they had a glass of wine they said they would pick up the tip. I just received notice from my credit card that I left a 34% tip! I wont be going back! read more

Good food with a wide variety of options. Very accommodating and good for groups. The only issue we've had it's parking but there is lot on the next street over. read more

Took my mom here for the first time since she's visiting from Florida. Was looking for a quaint spot to have dinner and some wine. Bruno's was absolutely amazing- the food was incredibly tasty and I was very impressed. My mom who is very picky about her food loved it. 10/10 would recommend and would definitely go back. They are very accommodating. read more

I shamefully hadn't come to Bruno's for a while. I say shamefully because I realized what I had been missing when returning last night. Nick, the owner, continues to improve Bruno's in terms of ambiance, service and, of course, his menu offerings, wow! There were 4 of us and no one was disappointed with the appetizers, their meal and the attentive service. I had the Filet Mignon and it was Grandioso! I won't wait so long to return! read more

I forgot about this place. It had been probably three or four years ago I went but last night was a great reminder how good their food is and the prices are pretty reasonable in this day and age. I actually had a penne pasta with chicken and sausage it said marinara sauce, which I think of is kind of just red Tomato sauce, but this was more like a creamy vodka sauce really good. My dinner companions had linguine with clam sauce and the other person had chicken Parmesan. They both loved their entrée and the bread is great too. Plus you get a salad with your dinner. read more

A friend and I went here for restaurant week. They have a small lot out back which is great. We were seated right away and given our choice of tables. We had the fried artichoke appetizer which was great. I also started with the house salad which I would've liked to have had croutons on. I enjoyed my main of the lobster ravioli with gorgonzola cream sauce. The lemoncello cake was delish. Our server was great and we would definitely come back. read more

Bruno's Italian Bistro - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This was our second time here, I had the eggplant it was delicious, the service was excellent and the tiramisu was to die for. It is a cozy place and the atmosphere is great. Can't wait to go back. read more

I had friends visiting from the East Coast. A great little place and everything we had was amazing. You could tell everything was homemade. I had a salad with their meat lasagna. Oh it was delicious. I will definitely be back. read more

Went for restaurant week and had a lovely experience! The atmosphere was so sweet and the food was great! I love finding family owned small businesses to support and I will definitely be back. Everything from the wine to the bread was amazing! Seriously that BREAD and oil combo! I knew I was in for a treat. I'm glad I went during restaurant week because the appetizer was a fried artichoke dish that I never would have chosen on my own but I enjoyed it. Might not order again because I was so obsessed with the bread, but I liked it! Tirimisu was probably the second best I've been had at a restaurant! Although it seemed a bit runny so I think the mascarpone needed to be whipped longer. All in all a great experience! read more

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One of the best. Consistent and flavorful. Always delicious and well served. Can't go wrong.

What a fabulous experience! Friendliest and most attentive service, prompt food delivery, and cozy indoor space. My friend and I shared the fresh caprese, I had the Clam & Mussels Pasta entree, and she had the Lasagna...all of which tasted amazing! Their house red was $8 (great pour!). I'll definitely be back. :) read more

Bruno's Italian Bistro - Fried Mozzarella Capri - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Absolutely love this place. Bruno, the owner is so personable greeting us at the door. As is other staff. A welcoming atmosphere. Food is delicious. They have gluten free pasta option available! Definitely recommend 10/10 read more

Bruno's Italian Bistro - Fettuccine Alfredo Gluten free penne - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Oh. My. God. This was one of my very favorite Italian restaurants when it was located at the corner of Evans and Monaco and I was very sad when it suddenly shut down. Fast forward to several years later, my partner and I are are cruising around South Broadway and get a craving for Italian food. I pull up Yelp to see what's good in the area and I see..... Bruno's?! At first I assume it's a different restaurant with a similar name, but I recognize photos I took of the food and the menu is the same. So then I think "Yelp has somehow missed that this place shut down years ago." But the address is different and there are new reviews. So we swing by to see what's going on and sure enough, Bruno's has risen from the dead. We asked the server what happened and she explained that they had to shut down due to rising rent costs at the old location. The owner had no intention to relocate but then, years later, found this new location and decided to start back up. The food was just as good as I remembered it being. I highly recommend the Risotto Giardino and the Veal Saltimboca with Gnocchi Cream sauce. read more

Splendid intimate Italian restaurant. I had the eggplant parm and my husband had the Chilean Seabass. Both were excellent. House red blend was awesome too. One suggestion, I wish there were some options for a mock-tail for pregnant and non drinking folks but the waitress mentioned they could only make a Shirley temple. Other than that it was perfect. read more

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This place is delicious! If I could give it more than 5 stars I would! We came here on New Year's Eve for a nice dinner and the service was superb! We also loved our food! It was a fixed menu due to the holiday and everyone got something different we had no complaints! Everyone loved their food! I would go here again ! read more

So good great family, exactly what we had hoped it would be. Amazing service and unreal pasta. Will definitely be coming back To support this local family restaurant. read more

Hands down best chicken piccata! And we also love the carbonara! We actually loved our first visit so much we went a second night in a row with different friends! read more

Bruno's Italian Bistro - Carbonara from pickup - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Excellent. Kitchen. Delicious. Satisfied. I love the hospitality, food and ambiance, but let's circle back to food. My family and I have come to this abbondanza for years and have never had anything but exceptional home cooked Italian food. Take your loved ones a and enjoy your family around a delicious meal. read more

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Bruno's has been part of Denver for a long time. I forgot about it after my office moved away from the old location on Evans and Monaco. A friend said they found this great little Italian place on Broadway. Pleasantly Surprised to learn it was the same Bruno's that had moved. Now just over a mile from our house we have popped in a few times now. Staff is wonderful and attentive. The owner checks on all the tables. Great varied menu. The Chilean Sea Bass over angel hair pasta was amazing. The chicken parmigiana was tender and juicy. Desert was a Lemon cello cake that was mouth watering yummy. Nice wine selection too. Great for friends, families or dates. Glad we rediscovered Bruno's. read more

Always a fine dining experience having eaten there on several different occasions. Fresh-tasting, flavorful, and always delicious. Attentive service, but never feeling rushed. Cozy ambiance in a small-ish space with varying noise level based on occupancy. A favorite for Italian food. read more

Everything about our experience was fantastic. The baked ziti was very good. Service was personable and attentive. They did a little customizing to make my wife's shrimp scampi with the right amount of spice. read more

Bruno's Italian Bistro - Baked ziti - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is the new Bruno's - they actually moved to this location a few years ago, but due to the world shutting down for a while I hadn't made it over here yet. The old location (Monaco and Evans) was a bit bigger I think, but this space works great for them. There is a small parking lot behind the restaurant, which you can access from the alley, but it's a bit of a challenge getting in and out of there. Nonetheless, once you get in the door you're all good. The menu is very classic Italian, with plenty of chicken, veal and a few seafood dishes. Each entree comes with warm Italian loaf bread and a nice garlic and vegetable olive oil mix, plus a choice of a house salad or a very good minestrone, which I think is the same recipe as they've been using for a long time now. I was glad that the food was still good after all these years in between visits, and the staff was very friendly and accommodating as usual. Glad they're still here and doing well! read more

Great food great service! Nick, the owner is very welcoming. Had the Monday special Seabass, it was excellent!

We had a feast on Saturday night for my brother's birthday. He loves veal and hasn't had it since he's been with us. On Yelp I found Bruno's. We'd never been there, but they are fairly close to us and have three veal dishes on the menu. So, in honor of the birthday, we ordered all three. Veal parmigiana sided by spaghetti with garden vegetable sauce, veal marsala with mushrooms and penne, veal saltimbocca on gnocchi (the favorite), plus fettucine carbonara, a side of asparagus, and Roman fried artichokes (never heard of that before, delicious with garlic aioli). The entrees came with minestrone or salad and some delicious bread with a garlicky olive oil. Needless to say, we have lots left over and we're enjoying it. Talk about luxurious! We never would have ordered that much dining in, so I guess we have to thank the pandemic. :-) The food was ready in just half an hour, and my son picked it up. I'd give 4.5 stars if I could. This was not the best Italian food I've ever had, but it was good. The minestrone was rather one-note in peppery taste. The salad was better than expected. But $8 for seven pieces of fresh asparagus felt way overpriced even though it was darn good asparagus. Loved the Roman fried artichokes. The entrees were good but not spectacular. I do look forward to trying more of the menu! read more

Love this little Italian restaurant! Its tucked away in a strip mall on Monaco. We have been here twice before this latest day. I dont know how I have forgotten to review it! I made reservations for last night for our 10th wedding anniversary (I even commented that on the reservation). It was a little strange when we walked in at our reservation time, that there seemed to be no tables set aside for a reservation. We were seated at a table that would seat 4 people. There was also no mention of our anniversary throughout the whole evening, so I am assuming they didnt get my reservation or didnt really read the comments. After we were sat, we were brought bread and olive oil, yum! We ordered our drinks; a glass of moscato for me and a 90 shillings for the hubby. The food here is very good. Our meals came with a side salad which arrived first and I ate that quickly, I was a hungry lady! Our meals arrived not too long after. I ordered chicken marsala and penne pasta. It is very flavorful! The chicken was nice and moist. I do like my sauce a little thicker than this restaurant makes it though. Hubby ate the Veal Saltimbocca that came with spinach gnocchi. I of course tried this and it was very good! For dessert I ordered chocolate gelato. Sooo yummy! They are pricey but definitely good for a nice date out as we havent found a dish we didnt like yet and great size portions! read more