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    Fratellino's Italian Restaurant

    4.1 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Outdoor seating
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    Chicken Alfredo
    Kenny B.

    This place is excellent!! Our first experience with Fratellino's was at the one in Orange and the food was so good. We were in the area (Brea) and was looking for a spot to eat at and then remembered that Fratellino's had two locations. The Brea location is more of a sit down and the server comes and take your order as for the Orange location you order your food from the counter, get a number , find a table and they bring the food to your table. The service here was excellent and the inside really gives you the Italian ambiance with the decorations and paintings. The food was good as expected and didn't disappoint. We got the Calamari, it had great flavor and fried to perfection and it comes with marinara dipping sauce. The Chicken Alfredo was creamy and flavorful, the fettuccine noodle cooked perfect. This place uses quality ingredients and makes their dishes fresh. We will definitely be back again. Fratellino's is one of our new Italian restaurant.

    Shrimp and Scallop Pasta in Italian Sauce w/ Garlic Bread
    John G.

    I've been coming here for a few years now, and the food and service have consistently been excellent. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere that truly feels like a neighborhood favorite rather than a chain restaurant, which makes the experience even better. The standout dish for me is the shrimp and scallop pasta with their Italian sauce. The combination of white wine and lemon gives the sauce a light, bright flavor that pairs perfectly with the scallops and shrimp, both of which are always cooked beautifully. One recommendation I'd make is swapping the pasta for angel hair. I think the more delicate texture would complement the sauce even better and help soak up every bit of flavor because trust me, you'll want every last bite. If you're planning to visit Friday through Sunday, I highly recommend making a reservation since wait times can get pretty long. Strong recommendation if you're looking for a stellar local Italian spot with consistently great food and welcoming service.

    Complimentary bread
    Thomas B.

    This is a small family owned business. The portions are very large and generous. The prices are reasonable with the portions. The add-on special of $3.50 to any entree is a great deal. Add a glass of house wine, soup or salad, and ice cream to any entree. Not the best wine, not the best soup/salad, but still very edible and filling. Complimentary bread awesome for everyone. Pizza was great for kiddos. Lots of flavor and tasteful. They loved it. Spaghetti and meatballs were generic for kiddos. Something you can easily make at home out of a jar. With the price of dining, I would come here with the kiddos as they just want to eat food at an Italian place. Family of 5 is a great deal. Other Italian restaurants taste better, but this one doesn't break the bank.

    1 Combo Spinach Ravioli, Spaghetti with a Beef Meatball, and Beef Lasagna, with Pink Sauce on everything
    Andrea G.

    This place has been voted Best Italian Restaurant 11 Years in a row for a reason!!! S/o to our last server Denisse A! She was incredibly welcoming and patient with our table! We had two under two and Denisse seemed happy to help everyone at the table have an enjoyable dinner!

    Shrimp Scampi
    Rob L.

    Fratellino's is a neighborhood gem in Brea that cooks up delicious and authentic Italian cuisines. Their weekday lunch special is indeed very special - it comes with a small glass of wine! It also comes with the best garlic bread in town. Just these are almost already worth the price tag, and you even get to choose an entrée. The shrimp scampi is certainly the star of the menu. The shrimps are rather large and tasted fresh. They are cooked in olive oil with plenty of herbs and a hint of white wine flavor. I also like the spaghetti with beef meatball - it's just one large meatball, just like they serve it in Italy. I like the texture as well as the taste. Marinara sauce is rich in tomato flavors. Both times I've had this dish, the pasta was perfectly al dente but too watery, with a pool of water on the plate. This was probably the only imperfection. For dessert, trust me, get the spumoni ice cream. It is a classic Italian ice cream made with a blend of chocolate, pistachio and cherry flavors that you don't find in too many places. It is absolutely a delightful treat!

    Mike L.

    We finally made to Fratellino's after reading so many great reviews and worries about the long lines outside waiting to eat here. Using the Yelp list was a great way to reduce our wait time, coupled with an early dining time of 1715. For some reason, I was not being tech savvy this evening trying to check in on the Yelp with list tablet by the entrance, but the staff manning the host/hostess counter were very helpful checking my family in. After being checked in, we waited for about 10 minutes before being called to our table. If one is waiting outside, the staff opens the door to call your name if there is no response from anyone sitting in the small seating area adjacent to the entry doors. After being seated, our server, Kayla arrived at our table to take our beverage order and to give us a chance to peruse the extensive menu of mouthwatering choices. Soon, our beverages and a plate of sliced carrots, a couple of pepperoncinis with some ranch-style dressing were placed on our table. It was a nice way to start our meal while still looking at the menu. * Our youngest son ordered the Gnocchi w/Alfredo Sauce. ($18.00 + $3.75 = $21.75) * My wife ordered her favorite entree (at any Italian restaurant): Eggplant Parmigiana that comes with a side of penne pasta ($19.00 + $3.75 = $22.75) * I ordered the Shrimp Scampi and Scallops ($21.00 + $3.75 = $24.75), opting for the "Italian" cooking style (Olive oil, butter, wine, lemon juice, "generous amount" of garlic, and spices) served over linguine. *All three of us opted to upgrade to the "Complete Dinner" ($3.75 each) option, which included a small garden salad or minestrone soup, ice cream, and, for those 21 and older, a small 4 oz. glass of house wine, your choice. *We also ordered a 16" Fratellino's Deluxe Pizza ($29.90) Soon, our two small salads and my minestrone soup arrived. Both salads were pedestrian house garden salads, with a really good Italian dressing. The only minor issue was that my wife had to pick out several pieces of lettuce that were semi-rotting with brown edges. Not worth asking for a new salad, but something you may want to watch out for. My soup was chock full of veggies as one would expect from a decent minestrone soup, and thankfully, the broth was not overly salty. Enjoyable but not the best I have ever had. Our entrees arrived. At first glance, I was really disappointed with the portion size for my Shrimp and Scallops w/Linguine, especially after reading the many reviews about how generous the portion size of Fratellino's entrees. My wife was also surprised at the underwhelming size of my entree. But both my wife's and son's entrees were of decent portions As for my entrée, it was okay. The shrimp they used was really mushy to the bite, and the baby scallops were okay as well. The "Italian "style of cooking that I chose was very tasty: I just wish my portion size, especially the amount of linguine, was more generous to sop up that delicious sauce. My wife enjoyed her baked Eggplant Parmigiana and was unable to finish her entree. Our youngest son wolfed down his Gnocchi with Alfredo sauce. He would have preferred it if they offered a marinara sauce instead of a pink sauce option, but maybe next time we'll ask for marinara and see what the upcharge will be. The Fratellino Deluxe pizza was tasty with a decent crust around the edge, covered generously with the topping that comes on the deluxe. I ate two pieces because my entree did not fill me up. We all like the pizza, but not sure we would order a pizza here again. Our 2-4 oz. House wines ( Chardonnay & Blush) were surprisingly decent for house wines. Our ice cream arrived as well as our bill: pre-tip, pre-tax sub-total was $110.40, which was reasonable for the amount of food we ordered. Fratellino's is a great family-friendly Italian restaurant that serves tasty, decent Italian food with really friendly, efficient staff. It reminded my wife and me of an SF Bay Area Italian restaurant: Banchero's, which has long since closed. Lastly, Fratellino's take-out menu pricing is a few dollars cheaper than if you dine in. If we lived closer, we would definitely be ordering takeout from here regularly.

    Creamy Pesto (with linguine and chicken)
    Nicole Adrienne G.

    This creamy pesto was amazing! Honestly the best I've ever had! Our server was really nice and accommodating. The ambiance felt like home. There was a lot of people eating at 3pm on a Saturday.

    hawaiian Marco & Gianni's Sweet Pizza (Large 15")
    Chrispy B.

    One of my go to spots for a delicious pizza in brea! the atmosphere and vibe is really nice and chill, totally a sit down and eat italian food spot. I mostly just go for the meat lovers pizza but they also have great soup and a pretty good chicken parm sandwich. Customer service is always respectful and nice, even when it's totally busy and hectic. Definitely a must try if you're craving a good pizza!

    Karen G.

    My favorite thing at Fratellino's s, the gnocchi, was better than ever yesterday! The sauce was super tangy, more tangy than usual, which I guess was the tomatoes...? Outstanding and our server, Blake, was the best! So sweet, attentive and professional. Loved her! Perfect visit.

    Garlic bread
    Rodrigo E.

    Classic Italian vibes right on Brea Blvd this place hits comfort food in all the right spots. Generous portions of spaghetti, lasagna, chicken parm, and shrimp scampi make it feel like a dinner you could actually bring the fam to. Plenty of parking and indoor seating too, which is nice on a busy night. The service was warm and attentive, and they even throw in fresh bread and carrots with ranch while you wait. Big fan of the Caesar and the cannoli dessert. A few dishes were a bit basic on flavor, but overall it's a solid Italian go-to that doesn't break the bank. Great spot for a casual date night or family dinner especially if you want hearty, home-style Italian without the crazy prices.

    Great atmosphere, even better food!
    Adriana M.

    Oh, yeah!! What a great little place. ALWAYS PACKED. Expect a wait. They give you a pinzemonio ( celery, carrots and pepperoni with ranch) when you sit down. I also love getting the "old people " meal, that comes with soup or salad and ice cream. Try them, make your own decisions. I love this place!

    Beef Lasagna with Meat Sauce

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    Always excellent service and quality of food. I highly recommend this for either lunch or dinner.

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    I have had better food in the microwave than what we had here. Was it an off night? I doubt it, disappointing in every way.

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    Food, service, pricing and location. Nice clean restaurant. I've been there twice and each time it was filled with people.

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    Fratellino's serves delicious italian fare and their gelatos are amazing!!! The staff is so friendly~ ample parking and clean restrooms

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    Are the dairy dishes pasteurized?

    Do you have gift cards?

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    Hi, just wondering if we can make a reservation for like 15-20 ppl this coming Sunday .we gonna have a retirement party for our employee . Do we need to call to make it n pay…

    Hi, I believe you can make a reservation for a large party. They have a separate seating area for this. I don't know if there is a a pay in advance but I think not. If you call they are very nice and will accommodate your request.

    Hi , I'm wondering if the restaurant doing catering ? How can we order the food ? Is there menu for catering?

    Hi. Yes, Fratellino's does catering. I ordered food for my son's graduation party last year. It was delicious! There is a menu that you can look at online but I went in person to order then pay. I hope this helps.

    Where would I find info on toppings for pizzas? Thin crust pizzas? Sizes and$$?

    Their pizzas are small, Medium and large the prices are listed as well as list of toppings and price per toppings. (Note:Thin Crust is upon Request) it's ALL on the website (through yelp) you can check it out.

    I was told I could go on Yelp an hour before we want to eat and put our name on a wait list since they don't take reservations. I don't see any place to do that. Anybody got any ideas about this?

    You may put your name on our wait-list by going to www.Fratellinos.com or directly with Yelp, this is only available if we have customers on the wait list. You can put you name on it 30 minutes or less before your arrival from your smart phone,… Read more

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    I used to frequent the Glendora and Upland locations back in college. These days the closest store…read morelocation to me is in Brea, so I've been a handful of times. After a long, traffic-ridden drive from Vegas back to SoCal - all I wanted was wet fries topped with pastrami and a classic pastrami dip. Eloisa's customer service was phenomenal. You can tell she, and everyone who works there knows the menu very well so they know what orders are gonna HIT and what's worth the best bang for your buck. I also respect her hustle, in between orders I saw checking the patties on the grill. She was also amazing with managing the wave of customers that came in for the dinner rush. I feel fortunate I was able to place and receive my order before then. The Food: - As per usual, the sandwich was generously STUFFED with their world famous pastrami. Pickles and mustard included paired well with the fat and peppery taste of the meat - My wet fries w/pastrami? Delicious. No negative notes! - Pricing remains fair, my order didn't even hit $30 I know this place is known for their pastrami chili cheese fries, but the gravy used for the wet fries is something special. 10/10 would recommend buying if you wanna switch things up :)

    The Hat is a local institution in the Southern California area with multiple locations throughout,…read moreeven with a location in Las Vegas. This location is in Brea right at the intersection of the 90 and 57 freeways. They are best known for their pastrami and their massive portions. I got the pastrami dip ($12.60) which is their most popular dish. Pastrami is piled on a French roll with mustard and pickles and dipped in au jus. I also got the wet fries with gravy ($6.75) which was just fries topped with their gravy. I didn't realize just how big the portions were but it was a huge pile of fries. The interior reminded me of an old school diner. When I arrived there was a long line for the drive through, but ordering inside I got my food within minutes of ordering. The portions were great for the price and the pastrami was tender. I'd be interested in their other offerings.

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    Ghost Sando Shop

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    I love me some good Dutch crunch bun and I love that Ghost Sando Shop's sandwiches all come on a…read moreDutch crunch bun. I've tried their signature The Melrose, which consists of black forest ham, oven roasted turkey, bacon, melted White American cheese, topped with house slaw (lettuce, red onions, pepperoncini tossed in their "Melrose" spread) and tomato. I absolutely love this sandwich!! It's packed with so much flavor, and the bun absorbs all of the juicy goodness, making every bite incredibly satisfying. Runner-up for me is the Uncle Nikki. This one has Genoa salami, pepperoni, capicola, provolone cheese, also topped with their house slaw. I've only ordered from here through Postmates, and every time their packaging is excellent--they wrap each sandwich in this cute wrapper, which adds a fun touch and keeps everything neatly intact and fresh by the time it arrives. Each sandwich is around $12 (as of June 2026), and I honestly think it's worth the price because these sandwiches are huge and so good!!

    I don't visit chain restaurants often but wanted to try ghost since I love a good sandwich…read more Ordered the phoenix and was pleasantly surprised at the size of the sandwich and its fillings. Probably wouldn't get it again though as it did not have enough buffalo flavor for me. Wouldn't mind coming back to try another different one though. Service was friendly. Restaurant itself and Bathrooms were nice and clean.

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