EXCELLENT Food and service ! NEW OWNERS/Management. My husband and I went to dinner last night at Brusco's - we had been there in the past and liked it . New owners and new chef Luciano from Sorrento Italy is AMAZING! We had Pasta e Fagioli soup- perfect , Veal Siciliana , Chicken Francaise and Panne Alla Vodka- all excellent large portions. Dinner come with soup or salad. Great wine list we love Nero D' Avola. Excellent service- Sue is so pleasant and doesnt forget anything- keeps water glass filled and all . The new owners care about customers, quality of food and keep their staff very happy. read more

Ciao Bella - Brusco's new owners and son, Server- Sue and us. Fantastic evening - Italian Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

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Bruscos ‍ My grandparents have been taking us to this unassuming Italian spot on Federal in Deerfield for over 20 years. And the tradition continues! We always get a pie no matter what. Their pizza is perfection to us - crispy thin crust, with the right amount of sauce This visit, I tried the rigatoni with pink sauce special - included shrimp and mushroom. I could drink their pink sauce. Delicious. The eggplant Parmesan & Alfredo are also family staples. Never disappoints. Bruscos is family owned and you can taste the love & tradition in the food. When my grandfather was alive, he'd go in the back and see mama Brusco and ask her to whip him up whatever she was feeling at that moment. Special memorials - no clue if that's her name, that's just what we called her ‍ Bruscos hasn't changed much over the years, quaint spot that can only fit about 40-50 people. The servers that aren't part of the family don't have the same charm or care to detail. If you want an amazing authentic meal and to support a local business that has survived over two decades, Bruscos is a must try! read more

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Been a big fan of Bruscos for probably 30 years. Currently,I live out of town stopped in the restaurant today, and found out they changed hands....ordered a pizza over the phone and it was the worst. Ordered cheese pizza with green peppers, sausage and fresh garlic and I got a cheese pizza with sausage and garlic salt at best.. I guess they forgot the green peppers in the real garlic ...also the box was crazy saturated with the oil... I had to Pat down the slices just to get some oil off. The cost was over $30 with 10% takeout tip. Very disappointing ...I'll never order pizza from them again I don't know if they destroyed the other dishes or not but I'll give them a shot for inside dining one time. Very disappointing. read more

Average food. I'm sorry but this is possibly the SMALLEST main course portion I've ever had from an Italian restaurant, or any restaurant for that matter.. Garlic was warm but not cooked. They say it's penne but it's not.. went to bed hungry read more

Ciao Bella - Penne with oil and garlic.. this is literally the amount of pasta they sent in the entree take out order. - Italian Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

Food was really good. They're super busy so it was a long wait but I enjoyed my meal. A bit saltier than I normally like but overall I was pleased and will be back read more

The pizza was really greasy and floppy without much undercarriage but did have decent flavor. Had to pat it dry. The lady at the front was super nice and it did seem pretty busy for a weeknight so maybe the dishes are good. I'll try again just might skip the pepperoni pizza. My review is solely on the pizza I had. read more

Sue was the sweetest! Authentic Italian taste! Everything is fresh and made when ordered. Amazing ambiance! Ang Rigo read more

Awesome pizza. Fantastic vodka sauce (add shrimp!). The garlic knots were the best I've ever had. We went twice during our vacation. But honestly what made it was our fantastic two waiter/waitress (they nicely help each other). Can't say bad things here. It is in a nondescript strip mall with no frills, but solid Italian food. read more

Ciao Bella - a large pizza on a platter - Italian Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

A little hole in the wall with a whole lot of flavor. From the sauce to the sausage to the bread ( all made inhouse ) my taste buds came alive . This place is my new #1in the rotation. read more

The best pizza in Florida! Great food and service. Family owed and operated. You will not be disappointed. read more

The food ambiance and service are fine. Unfortunately I'm a person of Principle and since this restaurant charges a 3 % charge for using a credit card I can't go there any more read more

We were on vacation and decided to check this place out. Great ambiance. Sue was our waitress and was very knowledgeable of the menu. Apparently the place had a change of ownership a couple of years ago so some menu items are listed on the menu but not available. The restaurant had mane specials though. We were in the mood for pizza and that did not disappoint. read more

Such a cute little hidden gem! Ricky was our fantastic waitress who was so friendly and sweet. The fresh baked bread was so good that I ate it all and barely had room for my entree. But I'm not a quitter! The Italian wedding soup that came with my meal was the best I have ever had. Hands down! Chicken parm was delicious! Maybe next time I'll be smart and save some room for dessert. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Just like going to Grandma's. First stop when we get Down to zBoynton Beach. Services d food are a 10!

Bottom Line- 10/10. Great service, better food. This place closes at 10:00pm. Due to unforeseen and frustrating Uber complications, we didn't arrive until 9:20pm. They were happy to serve us and couldn't have been more welcoming. We started with the bread and the garlic knots - hot out of the oven and AMAZING. So good, we ordered more garlic bread at like 9:50. They were SO good, we had to be "those" customers. They were happy to serve them. I ordered the fettuccini alfredo with mushrooms and my wife got the chicken marsala. Both dishes were amazing. read more

Great neighborhood Eatery! Authentic Italian food! Wonderful service!! Our server Sue was friendly and attentive! The red roses on each table were a lovely touch! The Veal parm was fantastic and the Pizza was Amazing!! Will definitely be back again!! I can't say enough good things about this restaurant! read more

Quiet little place in a strip center with Great food and service! We loved it and will be back. Can't ask for much more!

Excellent live the food Sue the server is awesome great wines love it ! Wine wed half off bottle !!!

Amazing neighborhood Italian restaurant. Sue is an amazing waitress and makes our experience 10/10 every time we dine in. Take out is great as well! read more

We came here in hopes of finding a good new neighborhood restaurant. But what we found was largely a big rip off. I ordered the lobster ravioli which was $18.95, this was the most expensive menu item other than the seafood, which was $19.95. The waitress comes back and says that they currently do not have the lobster ravioli so I ordered the seafood pescatore which was a special they had on the board by the door. I did not inquire about the price considering nothing on their menu exceeded $20. The dish was not all that horrible, other than the shrimp being wildly overcooked. It had clams mussels calamari and a piece of white fish. Nothing too fancy. After receiving the check, I realized they charged me $33 for this mediocre dish. Kind of ridiculous to put a dish as a "special" that is 13 dollars more than anything else on their menu. I guess it is partly my fault for not asking the price but it definitely seemed like a scam. This experience also falls in line with some of the other Yelp reviews I have seen. Also, the entire staff smoked cigarettes right on the front patio by the door. not only did the server smell like smoke but the smoke from their cigarettes drafted in when the door was opened. one of the employees there was also yelling at the delivery driver for some mistake he made. Just overall a ghetto little Italian restaurant that I would not recommend. Possibly for carryout or delivery pizza but nothing else read more

Super friendly staff. Absolutely delicious food. Comfortable atmosphere. Good prices. What else could you want. Love it

My entire family absolutely LOVES Bruscos! From the appetizers (mozzarella sticks, mussels, and garlic cheese bread) to the pizzas, seafood dishes, and pastas, everything is absolutely delicious! Friendly service with a smile and scrumptious food, our all time favorite! read more

We had dinner there last night with friends. All was fine, food was tasty and then not 1, not 2 but 3 palmetto bugs (roaches) invaded our table and dinner. Very disappointed in lack of responsiveness from owners. Unacceptable, don't chance going there. read more

We have been coming to this restaurant for 40 years and it has never disappointed. In the last year or so the restaurant has been sold. Often this is when things go south. This is definitely not the case with Bruscos! It has gone from good to great. The menu is loaded with options and we have never been disappointed. The pasta is great. The pizza is the best in south Florida. We live in Chicago and we like it here so much we have a tradition of coming here straight from the airport. It's not fancy it's just really good! read more

I ordered dinner last night for family of 5 Italians. The food was amazing the best Italian I've had in florida. The eggplant was delicious and no skin it was perfect. My mom loved the meatballs and the Milanese sandwich was delicious if you want something without red sauce. I highly recommend. Pricing is very reasonable. read more

This was not a food meal at all. The sandwiches were soggy. How do they even serve them? The chicken parm tasted as if it were microwaved while the meatballs were subpar and probably frozen. Also, the desert was frozen as if they couldn't even bother to defrost the (fat from freshly made) desserts. The pricing was higher than normal Italian meals so I assumed they used fresh ingredients. This was an incorrect assumption. I don't know how they remain open serving bad food. I can't comment on service as I ordered delivery and didn't interact with employees. read more

If I could change one thing about Brusco's... it would be the fact that it's almost an hour away from my house! Pregnancy cravings have been running wild lately, and last night I had my cousins bring me some pizza and garlic rolls from Brusco's. Not only was this the tastiest pizza I've literally ever had, it was covered in chunks of garlic and bacon. Real, fresh, sliced and crushed garlic, and thick and crispy bacon. If you ask me, the most important things for a restaurant to offer are 1. Good service. 2. A friendly atmosphere. 3. High quality ingredients. This place nails all three. I will definitely be bothering my cousins for more food asap. read more

Walked in and felt right at home. The staff takes their time to make you feel welcomed. Sue was DELIGHTFUL. Portions are huge and the food is tasty. We will definitely be back! Thank you for the great service, Sue! read more

We love Bruscos! Mary is always pleasant and always makes such awesome suggestions. So is the rest of the staff. My niece and her husband offer from there often. No complaints! read more

We stopped in, as we were driving past and pasta sounded good! This is THE best mom and pop Italian I have ever had in the US! Just had the garlic knots, spaghetti w/sausage and fettuccini Alfredo, but it was amazing! Going back next week for the pizza! read more

As someone who does not regularly rave nor rip a restaurant in public, I have finally found a place to truly rave about. BRUSCO'S is one of those hidden gems you may find on the upper East Side of Manhattan, or on the lower west side on a side street...very unassuming...homey...authentic..and FAMILY OWNED. The service was almost stiffling yet so attentive to detail it was worth being fawned over. Now the food. We started with was probably the lightest tastiest fried calamari I've had-with a side of marinara that was incredible! Sweet-rich-tasty...I had shrimp parm that was perfect-5 thick l;arge shrimp that had that CRUNCH when you bit into them...the parm was rich, gooey, and fresh. Accompanied by a salad and a side of linguini, it was really excellent. My girlfriend had MY favorite, veal piccata, with just the right hint of lemon...enough capers...and a load of fresh veal. Our friends had chicken francais (light, fluffy, and wonderful) and a snapper dish that was covered with sauteed artichokes, mushrooms, garlic, and a light touch of a light tomato sauce...possibly one of the best fish offerings I've eaten anywhere. I'd give them 5 stars if they served BOOZE...but wine and beer were fine. Great atmosphere, you don't get "lost" in a sea of customers, and really felt welcome. GO THERE. read more

Awesome, authentic Italian cuisine! Feels like you're with family in their home. Please ask for Susie, she's amazing and we love her! Grazie mille and see you guys again very soon! read more

Very delicious and fresh pizza everybody in the shop is friendly they are a nice family. One of my favorite pizza places in South Florida and been coming here since I moved awesome place :D read more

This is one of the best Italian restaurants that I have been to after living here for 30 plus years. The quality of the food is outstanding from the calamari and pizza to the larger entrees. The atmosphere is very warm and cozy with excellent service. Do yourself a favvor and gIve Brusco a try. You won't be disappointed read more

The restaurant is very small and unassuming but don't let that fool you. The food was REALLY great. The service was even better! Susie is a doll and made us feel at home. We had the Bronzino with garlic couscous, a seafood dish in a red sauce that was amazing with their bread. The fried calamari appetizer was perfectly crisp, lightly battered and just perfect. Desserts were outstanding- loved the hazelnut mousse. Altogether a lovely meal. We will definitely be back soon! Thanks. read more

This place would have gotten three stars because overall it was average but the fact that I paid 9 bucks for two skunked beers did not help the cause at all. The atmosphere of the place was really cute and very little Italy. Small but cozy. The large pizza with three toppings was 17 bucks. That's gettin way up there in price for the average quality of this pie. First pet peeve, I hate canned mushrooms. But, they are so few and far between at decent pizza places that I never rememeber to ask which ones they have, though I really should. The only thing with flavor on the pizza was the sliced tomatoes. Other than that, skimpy sauce, skimpy cheese and barely any fresh basil. The crust had zero flavor. I felt like I was eating pizza chow for dogs. I could have literally gotten a better pizza at the papa johns right next door. By the way, we were starving when we ate this, so if we couldn't enjoy it then, I couldnt imagine eating it when you just have a little grumble in your tummy. As I mentioned earlier I got two beers that tasted soo strange. I know what that particular brand should taste like and it was not right. Unfortunately, this was takeout so we couldn't drive all the way back with two opened beer bottles. So, this place gets two stars. There are way too many pizza places around that trump this place for me to rate it any higher than that. My bf and I totally agreed on this. read more

We Love this restaurant--- if you want good food- good service- you will not be disappointed --they work hard to make it all possible for the customers. It's been around since 1972. NOTHING in Florida stays around that long unless you put your heart and soul into the business. Table #12 is ours and Frankie & all the wonderful workers make it all happen. God Bless you all. Keep up the great cooking ! read more

Many of my neighbors frequent this small family owned Italian restaurant. My husband and I visited for the first time last week. It is very charming with that homey feel. The food was good. I had the veal and he had chicken Parmesan. Both were delicious. The salad and the soup was also very good. We ordered the cheesecake to share but being from NY I love a different style of cheesecake. They make the cheesecake on site and the restaurant is known for it, so not being Italian I guess I don't know a good Italian cheesecake when I taste one. I felt sad when the waitress asked why we weren't eating it. They graciously took it off the check. read more

Awesome pizza, really delicious. This place has been here for 45 years, we're told, and my husband who is 44 used to come here as s kid. The thing that impressed me first is the fact that, as old as it is, it does not feel or look dirty nor dated. The decor is quaint and clean, the lighting is pleasant, and it smells good in there. A lot of older restaurants tend to smell grimy. This one does not. A very pleasant older woman greeted us. She was Cleaning the tables and pretty much didn't stop cleaning the entire time we were there (reminds me of my grandma lol). We ordered a 16" pizza and asked for half mushroom and basil for my younger son and me, and sausage meatball for our older son and hubby. The pizza took a really long time to come out, but we were ok with that because it was worth the wait. If you come here hungry I highly suggest you order an appetizer. We all loved the pizza. It tasted... clean. A lot of times pizza hits my stomach like a ton of bricks but this one felt light. It was delicious. This is now one of my favorite Italian restaurants and we'll definitely return.... And we'll definitely order an appetizer next time. read more

Went there for dinner night,had the snapper special,husband had the penn la vodka.was the best penn he ever had.highly recommend. Fish was great also. read more