Bruno

Absolutely one of the best places you can go! The attention from the staff, paying attention to the details and the mouthwatering food is just something you should also experience! 🤗 The pizzas and the pastas and excellent but have you ever had a cappuccino so good, you actually considered to drive by for one every day?! Yeah, that good!! Thank you for the hospitality, we had a fantastic time with my mom and sister! Jackie

April 2025. Very good courteous staff, very good atmosphere, very pricey, but tasty food, Omaha steak for two can b share by three. Nice & professional presentation of steaks & lobsters prior to ordering. Excellent location with plenty of street parking in the area. High clientele from 7pm forward. Fully recommended

So I just want to take a moment to recognize excellence!! This was on my top 5 experiences. The staff awesome the restaurant beautiful and the food & Beverages was amazing.🤩 What an experience for my families really enjoyed ourselves and will return for more

Sewer and Drain Services. Excellent! Mario was honest, efficient, reasonably priced and most of all, Does Great Work. I have and will continue to recommend him to everyone!

This was a nightmare to be honest, although it was at least tasty food. We got there just before 7pm and didn’t get out until 9:10pm. Took 40min before we had our orders taken, 30 more minutes to get food, then we ended up asking 3 people across a 15min period for the check. Eventually we had to go to the front to ask for our check. Then we got the wrong check and had to work with the person to sort it out. I do genuinely appreciate the politeness of the owner/manager though. He was apologetic and helped us work through the bill to make sure we got sorted away. Most people seem to have great reviews though so you’re probably gonna be fine

We stopped in after a flight across the country. We were welcomed in even though we were not dressed up for an evening dinner. The service was amazing as well as the food. We have zero complaints. Thanks for your hospitality. I will be back next year!

We wish we had discovered Bruno's sooner. After several Friday Date nights here, it is our new go-to place. The food, service, atmosphere and dedication to detail is outstanding! Whether you are in a fish or meat mood, a waiter presents the sample platters with a description of preparation. It all looks so fresh and appetizing that it is hard to decide which to choose! Wine and cocktail choices are perfect pairings to the meal. Nick and Joe visit your table to make sure everything about the evening is perfect and it always is!. We look forward to our next visit and we highly recommend Bruno's.

Definitely will come back again ❤️ Wonderful service and the food is delicious.

This is my second time at Bruno restaurant. As expected service was wonderful. They made us laugh which was needed. Thank you Miguel (our server). All of the foods were delicious sadly I don't have a favorite. The right textures for foods, seasoned to perfection our compliments to the kitchen. Thank you to Nicky (Manager) whom came out to greet us, thank you. Most thank you to a dear friend whom treated my family and friends to this evening dinner. It was one of saddest days laying my mom to rest. To know a restaurant like Bruno was there with beautiful smiles and kindness as soon as you open their doors to kind service all through your stay there and down to the managers was a beautiful experience. Will definitely be back. The staff helped us with choices on dishes and food and wine/drink selection.

I do not think there are words to describe Bruno's. It is a classic restaurant with great service and great food. Standout dishes is the filet mignon pasta in a cream sauce. And you must save room for their tiramisu!

Service was really good. Super quiet place with an open bar. The servers bring the different cuts of meats to the table for a little show and tell. They made suggestions not on the menu. Loved the crab cake. The chicken parm was gigantic and I had so much left over but the pasta portion was really small. The dessert was not great and clearly not fresh.

Bruno's food is always consistently great. We ordered the salmon, shrimp Parmesan, tomahawk steak, and veal Milanese, and everyone loved their food. We came on a busy holiday, and our waiter was attentive, friendly, and gave great suggestions on what to order. We love how Bruno's shows you the meats, fish, and desserts so you know what you're getting before you order. Make sure to make reservations in advance, as they fill up quickly. I can't wait to visit again!

The food, service, and the place is amazing. There is street parking and always sat down promptly. The ingredients are always fresh. The staff is friendly and stays on top of their tables. The place is always clean and nice. They bring out the specials on a tray for you to see. The pasta was so good with the perfect amount of sauce. I really enjoyed eating here and will be back soon.

They had zucchini flower as a special and it was so fresh. I had the Bronzino stuffed with crabmeat and it was delicious. Good place to try.. note they offer valet parking.

There are old school restaurants that make you happy that quality and service still matter. I can't believe I have never been to Bruno's before. What a great meal with my wife and kids. If you like Caesar salad, you must get it. Huge portions, great food, great service. I will be back and will make sure I take pics

Their courteous approach and delicious food are the best parts of my visit here. In simple words, when I'm tired, I just want to come here and eat and drink and go home... the power of the owner's hospitality spreading to all of the employees in his restaurant. If I ever move to somewhere a far from here but I want to come back and even bring more friends and family! Thank you for all you do here at Bruno's!!!' God Bless you all.

I went to this place for my birthday with a small group of family. I was planning on getting the tomahawk steak, but then they came to the table with the Seafood special. They showed us a huge lobster tail. There was a lobster tail special. I am a big boy and I love my Seafood. So instead of doing Tomahawk, I decided to go with the lobster special. Well, it turns out the lobster special comes with only half of the lobster tail. And I'm sorry to say it was a complete joke because the lobster tail was the size of two shrimp combined. I was so disappointed and I told the waiter. You would have thought good customer service the owner or manager would've come over. But no one ever did. The lobster special was $75. It was a disappointing birthday dinner. Here is a picture of the lobster tail next to the shrimp. Can you tell which one is which?

Brunos happens to be ,Probably the Best Restaurant for Italian food.. As soon as you walk in , you feel right at home .Your greeted and taking to your table.. The ambiance sets the mood ,for a good Diner ..You have the brick oven ,where you can see them ,make the delicious Pizza.. Service at the place is always top notch..

First time in New York and looking for an authentic Italian dinner. We had read about Bruno's and were excited to give it a try. Needless to say we weren't disappointed. In a word, incredible! Fortunately we got seated at the bar, since we didn't have reservations. Sal, provided recommendations for the entire meal and provided superb service. The food, ambiance and service was impeccable!

Love their food and wine options! Service pleasant and friendly. ambiance is nice and cozy . Highly recommend

This place is just amazing! Food was so delicious and flavorful, probably one of the best Italian around. Ambiance was light and quiet for a nice night out. Service was great. Food came out quickly, even though they had a full house. I ordered the fried calamari which was so tender, the marina sauce complimented the calamari very well. The chicken piccata was perfectly cooked, it was served with green beans and potato croquet. The grilled red snapper was fresh, and seasoned so well.. They had 4 choices of dessert to choice from, everything looked so good. The tiramisu was everything along with the expresso to finish dinner. Brunos's is definitely worth trying. Highly recommend this restaurant.

This neighborhood restaurant is clearly a community favorite. The staff is friendly and attentive. The food is delicious and the prices are affordable. My wife and I enjoyed a leisurely delicious meal

The servers and service was amazing. But the food itself in terms of what I had wasn't enough for me to rave about it. Except the pizza, fresh and delicious. I came with a bigger group of people, and we basically ordered half the menu. The appetizers were decent, fried zucchini,clams, fries, calamari... nothing stood out in terms of flavor or portion size. Then I had the veal parmigiana, texturally was alright. My friend said his veal tasty off. I didn't get to try the steak but the meat itself looked great. The cheesecake was good, but I don't know if I can give an amazing review for this place. But I can approve of the pizza

We chose Bruno's as our last meal on our trip to NY. We shared a tomahawk ribeye and a homemade pasta with tomatoes, eggplant and ricotta (off menu). TBH the ribeye was just okay and for 150.00 MP we were really expecting a melt in your mouth, transcendent piece of steak. The potato croquettes and fried onions and zuchini were nice. The pasta was also in the okay category, nothing that I'll be mentioning in my tales of our first trip to NY. If I had to do it again we would have gotten 2 pasta dishes and a calamari because the calamari looked amazing on our neighbors tables. Service started out strong our server was super attentive but there were a couple of misses like getting a sweetened ice tea when we ordered unsweetened and then having to ask 15 min later where the replacement ice tea was. And having to ask for the parmesean to top off the pasta 5 min after the server offered it. By the time it came the pasta was cold. Tip for future diners - It's 11.00 for a bottle of flat water that retails for 2.25 a bottle. They don't mention the charge when they offer the water. Your best bet is to order an ice tea for 4 bucks and be persistent about getting it refilled.

A class 4 star. What ever great place. Food service. Excellent. Really a great place.

Great place in Howard beach easy to Uber to if you're staying near JFK. Excellent service

Service and food were exceptional. We were in New York on a one night layover before traveling internationally. Bruno's was a short Uber ride from our hotel near Kennedy. Restaurant is authentic in food preparation and presentation. Highly recommended!

I have a lot of good things to say about this place and one negative. First of the staff was phenomenal. Friendly & respectful. Two thumbs all the way up. The food came in a timely matter & was SO good. The portion size on the apps were perfect & the main course was huge. The food was delicious. My only grief was the final bill. Now by no means am I cheap or don't want to spend money, but I've eaten at City Island and have had way more food for way less money. We went here to celebrate our ten year wedding anniversary and I'm glad we did. I just don't know if we will be going back anytime soon.

Best Italian food!!!........... went there for my daughters 20th, made a reservations so I didn't have to wait, was seated right away! Don't go here if I have champagne taste and beer bottle money! ( just saying )...... The wait staff is definitely amazing, friendly. They actually came and served us when our appetizers came. The grilled octopus YUM ( the best ) I've ever heard. Soft, tender, the mussels was in a white sauce wished that came with a straw. When our entrees came the portions are shareable but you can also eat it by yourself. The lamb chops! Tender, steak tender! The pasta in clams was perfection. The only thing they didn't have was cannoli's which I think for an Italian restaurant it should be a must. But this place deserves more than a 5 star. Can't wait to go back. Gotta save up some more. LOL.

Bait and switch at its best. Try ordering an item off the menu and instead be shown premium meats to tempt you to change your order from a $20 item to a $40 one.

This is my go to spot every time I'm in Howard Beach. The foods always fantastic. Bruno is amazing and so is the staff. I'm never disappointed when going here. The restaurant is small, cozy, and enjoyable.

So adorable, friendly and delicious. You can make a reservation if you want as well which is nice. Parking: they have complimentary valet for the restaurant. Service: absolutely outstanding, friendly and so accommodating. They will customize any dish for you. Beverages: full bar, but their sangria is to die for, absolutely perfect. Their limoncello was the greatest cherry on the cake. Food: all the food here is eye popping and incredible. They bring out their fish and meat platters to showcase what they have for the night and how they can prepare it. We ordered the sausage broccolini rabe with pasta and jt was the best I have ever had. Dessert: you cannot go wrong. Tiramisu, incredible. Grab a cappuccino to accompany this desert.

Very good Italian restaurant in Howard Beach! The service in this restaurant was very good and the owner Bruno was so nice to us and answered all our questions regarding the menu very attentively. Service was very fast as well. My girlfriend and I came here and liked the food. I ended up ordering the Rigatoni Pomodoro while she had the Shrimp Francese. Her Shrimp Francese was cooked nicely while my Rigatoni was cooked perfectly al dente. The red sauce that my rigatoni came with was very good as well. Overall, the food here was very good and enjoyed my experience here.

Welp, I really loved the service and atmosphere, but nothing I ordered would I order again and I didn't finish my entree. It's got an old school vibe, with families who seemed to be regulars enjoying dinner together. I love that they bring out the cuts of fish and steak they offer before you order, as well as a dessert tray. Bread is served with olive oil over butter, and I'm a butter fan. They do have a tasty dish of olives, ham, and cheese which is lovely to nibble on while you wait.the Caesar salad dressing tasted like nothing. The gnocchi my friend ordered was fine enough. But my seafood linguini was so bland and tasted as if it hadn't been salted at all. I did salt it myself, but the sauce itself just didn't have anything to it. The calamari was very tender, which was nice.

Excellent hospitality and cuisine. Great authentic Italian atmosphere. Had the veal, it was perfect. Margherita.... wonderful. Salmon, shrimp parm, also top notch. A definite place to visit anytime especially post JFK.

The place was great. Great service and food. Wonderful place to have a meal. Had the chicken Frances's it was excellent

Enjoy Bruno's Ristorante very much. Have been here numerous times and everything is top notch. From antipasto set on the table to all the food selections, all is very enjoyable. Service is very professional.

Delicious food. Amazing service. 5 star all day every day. We've been here on Wednesday, on Friday, on Saturday- good was always fresh. Fabulous specials. Great drinks. Brick oven pizza that melts in your mouth. Highly recommend

Arrived in NY today, flying into JFK from Fort Lauderdale. Being from the north (CT) my whole life and only in Florida the last two years, was eager to find an authentic NY Italian spot near the hotel. Decided on Bruno's after seeing great Yelp reviews and some of the food pictures looking really good. Planned on sitting at the bar but wasn't sure if they even had a bar; wasn't mentioned anywhere on Yelp. Called and was told that they did so headed out. Nice little exterior location along a main road, with exclusive parking in the back; a good sign. Parked and headed in and it was mostly empty, though I arrived at around 4:45p. The "bar" was literally 3 seats along the front window and not much of the ambiance I was expecting; not a huge deal. The vibe was kind of dreary. I was really looking forward to trying their pizza as it looked enticing on Yelp; no pizza anywhere on the menu. In fact, a lot of things shown on the Yelp pictures were not on the menu. Complimentary bread and olives/mortadella/cheese came out. Had to ask for butter and no plate for olive oil; Bread was not fresh and average. Went with the veal parmigiana as again the Yelp photos from others looked great; huge thick portion with the bone attached like a frying pan. Mine cam out thin as paper and drenched in sauce. The pasta (penne) was also drenched in sauce. Sauce was flavorful but way too much for the ratio of veal; disappointing. Sat for 20 minutes after my main course plates were taken away waiting for someone to ask if I wanted dessert or espresso; never happened as the bartender watched videos on his phone and answered personal calls. Highly disappointed for a highly rated NY Italian spot. Left to go get coffee and dessert somewhere else.

This is truly a neighborhood GEM! The staff warmly greets you upon arrival. The seasoned wait staff goes above and beyond to ensure your dining experience mirrors one you might have at a top Manhattan restaurant. The food is prepared to order and Although the menu items are wonderful, the specials are truly SPECIAL! Not just using an item they may have over ordered. Something for everyone, NEVER a disappointment!

So here's the T! Honestly, I was so excited about going to this place after a long international flight. The hotel even recommended it. It was 8:10p and they close at 10p. I called to make sure they had tables available. We just needed to grab an Uber and head that way. The guy who answered the phone said they stop seating at 8:30p and not to bother coming. I mentioned that their site says they close at 10p and he said yup. We do..... Just wow. I managed an Italian restaurant for years. This is unacceptable. I hop the owners know who they have representing them. As much as I travel to the area for business, will not attempt to go here again. I don't care how good the food looked. The people who represent the restaurant are equally important for the overall experience. So sad. It really looked and sounded amazing.

Amazing food and amazing service. Super fresh fish and seafood - with great nightly specials. Highly recommend. Love this place!

Love this family-owned restaurant. Nice classic Italian dishes, especially the seafood pasta we ordered, it's very tasty. The staff also provided us variety meats and seafood for us to pick before cook them. It made us feel like home and it's cozy place to have lunch or dinner with friends and family.

Fabulous is all I can say about Bruno's! In every way. The food, the service, the atmosphere all top-notch. It is wonderfully accessible for handicapped people, with valet parking. Their help to make us comfortable was outstanding. They cannot do enough for you! Lovely, comfortable outdoor tables with umbrellas. Delicious food with Class A service. Traditional Italian pLus extras (whole lobsters), Also a wood-fired pizza oven. This has become our monthly outing!

Bruno "Ristorante" lives up to its description "features an authentic Italian menu that is straight out of southern Italy with rustic dishes that are reminiscent of the old country. We pride ourselves on getting the freshest ingredients direct from Italy " As you can see they serve olives, cheese ,bologna , green olives with bread and oil... the pasta (with meat sauce " was just like an Italian Grandmother would make!

5+yums We have been coming here to Bruno's for so many years. The service is top notch and the food is outstanding. The servers are attentive and friendly. Desserts are amazing and coffee is hot and strong We will always come back

One of the best restaurants I've been to in New York. Bruno's has a great atmosphere, attentive staff, and most importantly, excellent food. When you are seated, the table is given a warm loaf of sliced bread and a complimentary cold antipasti. As an appetizer, I went with the fried calamari/shrimp, which was not chewy and cooked perfectly. For the main course, I had the lobster lunch special. I ordered it broiled and it was one of the best lobster dishes I have ever had. The mix of flavors was outstanding. The prices are also great considering the amount of food you get and the quality. The desserts also looked delicious but I did not have any room after the appetizer and main course. I highly recommend Bruno's and will definitely be a return customer.

I haven't been there in a while but as the song says "Oh what a night"! Service was like family...ambiance was special and the seafood was out of this world! Can't wait to return!!

This place is the most fabulous classic Italian spot you could imagine. The food was heavenly. The service was top notch. They made you feel cared for like family. The warmth and welcome exuded by everyone at Bruno's was second to none. We'll be back on our next visit to Queens for sure.

This food was so delicious!! I got the chicken parm with a side of penne vodka. The portions are hugeeeeee! I realized it too late that the picture I took came out blurry but the photo below is only half of the dish!! I eat alotttt and was only able to eat half. Highly recommend, the prices were also not too high for the amount of food that you are served!

Excellent restaurant. Amazing food and service. Don't miss this one --Classic Italian!

Food is ok service ok good place to hang out at nd chill recommend to all of you guys looking at this it the best

The food was delicious!! Our drinks were good! The service was great! Miguel, our waiter was attentive and pleasant! Thank you Miguel..The ambiance was good; there were not many customers on a Monday night. I can see this restaurant being much busier on the weekends. Management was good. I recommend this restaurant. If you wear a cap, take it off before you sit at a table. It is classy. Dress accordingly as well. We will definitely return to Bruno's.

Excellent food and service. We enjoyed the wine, food and dessert!l you can't beat the service.

Great food, wine, and service. Love the complimentary olive and cheese plate when you sit down. Will be back soon.

The only fine dining Italian restaurant in the area. Outstanding food and service, amazing staff overseen by by the owner Bruno with his vast knowledge of Italian food,service and the restaurant business makes this place a sure hit. Perfectly prepared cocktails and abundant daily specials will ensure you will always be surprised. Don't be afraid to ask the cost of some of the specials as they can be a little steep because of the variety, freshness and large portions.

The food is delicious. They are particularly talented at cooking any type of seafood. Their bar turns out great drinks too. Highly recommended.