Bruno's Pizza & Wings

The place was very busy, so expect a wait. The food was excellent, hence all the customers. Waitress seemed a little flustered from the number of people trying to get food. She wasn't very friendly, but it might have just been an off day. The fried ravioli was outstanding! Everything I saw coming out of the kitchen looked good, and we enjoyed our pizza.

This place is super busy and super popular! We were easily able to find a seat in the front part. The staff was very friendly. We ordered fried ravioli and the New Mexican pizza. I HIGHLY recommend both! The ravioli were delicious and they were served with a homemade marinara sauce that was sooo good! The pizza was definitely the star of the show! The crust was very light and fluffy but also crispy on the bottom. Great flavor! The toppings were really good and the green chilies added to the New Mexico flair! If you are traveling through definitely give this place a try!

A fantastic gem in historic, downtown Raton! Excellent service and awesome pizza with a light, flavorful crust. We had the Bruno and the Mediterranean - both amazing!

I stopped by with my family. We had to wait a bit as it was busy. We were seated and had a friendly waitress come to our table to get our drinks and informed us that food would be a little late because the kitchen was busy. She brought out drinks and kept us informed on the food timing. When it came it was hot and tasty! We will be back.

Service here was fast and friendly. Pizza crust was fantastic, and they happily accommodated our request for easy cheese. Decent craft beer offerings. I would eat here again the next time passing through Raton. 🍻🍕

SOOOO good!!!!! Walking distance from my favorite B & B — so glad they were open this time I stayed!!!! Will be returning.

Bruno’s Pizza is a fun local pizza joint! The staff is friendly and fast. The mozzarella sticks were tasty. The pizza was amazing! The crust has a crunch but is also soft inside. Delicious! If we come through this part of NM again, we will make a stop here!

Good thin crust, pizza. Got the Bruno's special. It's good. Not knock-your-socks-off great, but nice crisp crust and flavor. Not sure how I felt about cornmeal crusted undercarriage. Wings were good too. Overall, pleasantly surprised to find pizza this good in a small Rockies town.

Amazing find for a little out of the way town! Stop here! Warm & welcoming staff. Plenty of tables & clean bathrooms! Beer & wine inc. draft beers and decent Pinot Grigio! Awesome selection of pizzas, calzones & wings with a variety of sauces. They also have meatball subs & salads. Yum! They hand make their dough and it shows! Tastes incredible. Crisp crust, great sauce flavor and pizza couldn't have been cooked better by Wolfgang Puck! The wings were crispy & delicious! Makes me want to road trip out this way more often! Highly recommend for anyone on this route!

I'm giving a 4 star review rather than a 3 because it was closer to 3.5. I love supporting small businesses and wish them the best. I was really hoping for a better overall experience after seeing all the reviews. I'll start with the positives. We had a great waitress! She was attentive and understanding when we asked to be reseated to get away from a table with young, undisciplined kiddos. The pizza crust was great! We ordered the Mediterranean (5/5) and a ham and pineapple (3/5). Unfortunately the ham and pineapple was cooked and then the toppings seemed to be thrown on top as an afterthought . They were warm but didn't feel cooked at all. Now for the not so good. The wings were horrible. Soggy, room temperature and just overall kind of gross. It seemed like they were frozen, slightly heated and had a bottled sauce was poured on top. they may have been better if they were fried or baked a little longer to have some kind of texture. The cheese ravioli was also really sad. Again, frozen, hard and underwhelming. I wish there was a little more of a personal touch to them. Overall, I would say opt for their pizza.

Heading back to Denver on a road trip and stopped by this little gem in Raton. Great fried pickle chips, fries and pizzas. The dough is so light, fluffy and crispy/crunchy. Ingredients look and taste fresh. Very reasonable pricing on draft beers. Kris who served us was so friendly and knowledgeable. She mentioned they hand cut the ingredients every morning and prepared the dough same day. The restaurant looks like those we'd find in our mtn towns. Small, simple and clean. We had the aloha pizza and swapped the green onion for green chili. We also had the Bruno's pizza which is their version of the supreme. All so tasty and I wished we lived closer. Please stop by and support small if you ever drive through here. Thanks again Kris for taking care of us!!!!

We stopped by Bruno's on the way from ABQ to Denver and promptly fell in love with this place! Charming ambiance, clean bathrooms (essential on a road trip), friendly, knowledgeable service and the food is BEYOND. WE started with the fried pickles which were not overwrought or too salty. Fresh, hot, and crispy with fresh ranch to dip in. We also ordered two pizzas and the crust was incredible. Somewhere in between thin crust and hand stretched, there was a nice bite and a solid platform for robust marinara and lots and lots of cheese. We wolfed down both pizzas in short order. The best part was the two-pizza stand which our son termed "pizza bunk beds". A neighboring table ordered calzones and they looked so good that my husband started game planning our return. What a delightful surprise when we were expecting quick and palatable. Thanks, Bruno's!

Brunos pizza was one of the only places open after 8:00pm in Raton on a Friday night. This place was recommended by the owner at Raton Motor Inn. Everything we ordered was good. The pizzas, wings and other sides. My favorite was their dough on their pizza. They have two pizza size's. The large is not entirely a large on my scale. On another note, I do wish that the waitress would have suggested a pitcher when some of us ordered the same beer. The option isn't listed in the menu. They do their last call for alcohol like ten minutes before they close. Not bad at all.

We stopped in unexpectedly on a road trip and first, let me say, very thankful that they were open! We weren't terribly hungry but decided to share some wings and fried pickles while waiting for the massive traffic jam die down. Who knew road construction in the small town of Raton would cause hours of delays? Anywho, I'm thinking we should have ordered a pizza and just taken some home. We didn't though, likely our loss based on the Yelp reviews. The wings were good, per my partner, but nothing special. I was sadly disappointed with the fried pickles - I think it was the slices and the batter that threw me off. I adore fried pickles and had a very hard time even getting remotely close to finishing these. No flavor and a but vinegary. I did appreciate the cider drink option and enjoyed my partner's company and the cider while we waited. One quick note for anyone planning to stop in - I'm not sure the restroom doors lock. Both my partner and I referenced this later. Nothing like realizing your door doesn't look, lol.

Tabulating and food in Raton. Definitely off the beaten path but well worth the visit and such great prices for delicious food. We were a bit after the lunch rush but our food came out in a jiffy. Wings were some of the best I had. Great little place with old timey pictures. Great little spot. Will be back again. Highly recommend!

I have not been to Raton in quite a few years. I'm in town on business. I was told by the hotel I'm staying at to go to Bruno's. For lunch I tried a green chile, pepperoni and mushroom pizza, wings and a house salad. It all was great. The crust was crispy, sauce tasty, salad was fresh and the wings were crispy as well. This is a great place, a hidden gem. If in town or passing through and hungry, stop here. I highly recommend this.

Stopped here on the way through town. Cute place with really good pizza. So good I didn't get a pic and just scarfed it down lol

We stopped here on our way through from Texas to Denver, Colorado. (Admittedly based on yelp reviews). We seated ourselves and we're helped immediately. Drinks came out quickly, as well as food and all is delicious. In fact, I think we got our food faster here than we did at our quick stop at Whataburger yesterday. The bread is crispy and fresh. Definitely recommend if a resident but also as a quick pass-through.

We stopped for lunch at Bruno's in Raton, New Mexico. Food was good. Service was excellent! Will stop again while visiting Raton.

Went on the suggestion of our host at Rotan Pass Motor Inn and was not disappointed. The pizza was delicious. It had a crispy crust that I loved. Great service too.

The whole experience was fantastic! The ambiance was inviting, service was joyful, and the food was truly amazing! It was easy to find. Plenty of parking and tables.

I re-visited here with co-workers on Thursday, June 2, 2022. This time I received the exact pizza I ordered. I couldn't remember what I ate on my previous visit, so I ordered the Bruno's special. Turns out that's the exact same pie I was served last time by accident (I'd ordered a New Mexican). The Bruno's Special has tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, country sausage, Canadian bacon, mushroom, green bell pepper, red onion. The crust wasn't thin or deep dish, but traditional. My crispy crust was just average, but I liked all the toppings they piled on. The waitress kept my water topped off and the pizza had a bit of a wait, since the place was packed on a Thursday. I paid $13 for a 12" pie, a decent price for a pie that will fill you up for sure. My total with tip came out to $17.11.

We ordered mozzarella sticks, chicken wings (lemon pepper & spicy Asian), a cranberry salad, and a 16" half pepperoni/cheese pizza. Overall, the food was great. We would not get the moz sticks again, they're very bland and basic. The wings were good! The salad was delicious but needed more cheese, there was barely any on the salad. The pizza was good and just the right size for our family of 2 adults and 3 kids ages 1-6. Unfortunately there was only 1 server so understandably refills etc were slow which we were okay with. Food was out quickly! Overall we are happy with our experience and would recommend & return.

As a full time traveler, you live to find a place like Bruno's. Overnight stop and looking for some good pizza on Yelp. Wasn't expecting to find Bruno's, but so fortunate we did. Ordered a Bruno's special, substituted pepperoncini for the green pepper. Pizza arrived after about a 20 minute wait. Plenty of toppings, just the right amount of sauce and a perfect, light but crispy crust. Service was excellent as well. One of the best pies I've ever had. Will have to put Raton and Bruno's on my travel schedule.

Solid 5 star Pizza - so good we drive 50 miles round trip just to enjoy this food gem. Crust has honeycomb feature for crispness and toppings fresh n well distributed. Absolutely the Best Pizza in Raton or Trinidad !

Stopped by for lunch on our way back to Colorado after visiting family in Texas. Kids had pizza, wife had a calzone, and I had a meatball sandwich. Really good and the service was fast, which made getting back on the road much quicker. The check was less than eating at one of the fast food crappers off the main highway. Cool old sports memorabilia on the walls. We'll definitely stop here not time we're in the area.

Dang! Everything on the menu was incredible. Salad has fresh and diverse greens. Crispy wings in sauce made with real honey. Pizza crust is perfect w incredible sauce. Even the bleu cheese dressing has to be homemade; huge cheesy chunks. Wish we had this in my hometown! Great stop on the way to CO. Excellent for kids too. "Pizza Bear" as they say

Great pizza but the service was awful. We walked in past the sign at the door that said: Seat Yourself Woman behind the cash register said "sit anywhere you like." We sat at only empty table in the middle of front room. Two waitresses walked by multiple times and never looked at us. They went to other tables and asked if they needed anything or took them their food.. After almost 10 minutes of being ignored we got up and went to cash register to complain to manager. She sent one of the waitresses that had walked by us multiple times who said "I didn't see you there." Service in the past has been hit or miss but this time was a big miss. Mediterranean pizza is the best there is. Great crust and good toppings.

Love the wings and the pizza. Straight up the best in town. I will be back again and again.

Pizza, wings, and everything else is excellent. Beer in bottles and on tap, including some local brews. It was a bit noisy considering how few people were inside. Noise from the kitchen, group with kids, another group of loud Texans, blower fans, and building design. Restaurant area is very clean and nice, and the service was perfect. Here's a big tip someone gave me, Bruno's doesn't deliver *except* to the brewery around the corner. I'll probably do that next time.

Ate here while staying overnight on a cross country trip. Pizza was solid. Super fresh. Wings were great too. Service good, they were BUSY on a Saturday night.

Stopped in on our trip home-- had some amazing reviews, and they did not disappoint! We got the New Mexican, the Chicken Alfredo and the Grizzly! The were all very well seasoned and perfectly cooked! Our server was Angel! She is amazing! Ask for her when you stop in

Stopped at Bruno's on our way home from Colorado. Our gluten-free pizza and salad were delicious. The service was fast and friendly.

Look, there aren't a lot of places open on Sunday in Raton. That's why we were there for a late lunch. That said, try your best to eat here if you're in town. My wife and I split a Mediterranean. Great pizza, nice staff, and a very chill vibe. I don't know when we'll be back in Raton, but if we are we'll definitely be eating here again.

Always a solid option for good pizza in NE NM. Albeit probably the only option!! They're usually pretty consistent for good food.

Absolutely the best pizza in southwest USA. All in the small town of Raton. Service was prompt and it's in downtown. Excellent food.

The food was satisfactory; however, the restaurant could benefit from some maintenance. The service was friendly, but we found the presence of flies buzzing around during our meal quite distracting.

Great pizza. Great service. Great ambiance. Great staff. Really enjoyed it, obviously. Bought a big pizza and took out enough for 2 more meals for me. WOOT! Looking forward to hitting y'all again next year!

Good food in the past, but now I wouldn't know. Stayed an extra day in Raton just to eat here and they shut down early because of snow. Manager was rude about it. The waitress was nice and offered to let us order to go, but he insisted the oven was shut down. It was our group of 6, plus 2 other groups that were turned away

Bruno's did not disappoint! We had wings and two different pizzas and everything was really good!

My family and I love Bruno's! When we are passing through town, we always stop and grab a pizza. The staff are also very friendly and welcoming.

We spent 3 1/2 weeks in Raton and only ate at Bruno's twice. It would be so easy to eat there every day. Bruno's is one of our biggest highlights when coming to Raton. The pizza is sooooooo good - we like a thin crust, but this crust, though not thin, is so yummy. We love their interesting combinations and can't even say we have a favorite, they are all so good. Both times we were there this month we had a wonderful server. Both very friendly, attentive and just really good. And, the beer is cold. See ya next July!

Great pizza and wings AND fried pickles were excellent!. Service was great too, friendly and attentive. Bathrooms were clean.

I can only say that I've had one pizza and one beer here, but if these are representative of the rest of what they serve here, pizza shops should take lessons on how to make a pizza. It's not a New York pizza, mind you, but it's very good. No, it's exceptional. Light thin crust, excellent sauce, perfectly baked. As a college student, I lived on eating pizza: hot at night, cold in the morning... the pizza, not me. This stuff was great. Had a cranberry salad entree which was very good (accompanied by the pizza). Bruno's is very popular. The people 15 miles away recommended that I go there for a pizza -- and I'm very glad I did. The people are very nice; the tables are very clean, and the prices are good... (I paid $52 for an extra-large pizza in Gilbert, AZ last month: it wasn't worth it, and the price was outrageous for what we got. The total price, including a generous tip, was just over $33.) I hear people complain in restaurants that they have to wait for their food. True, it's not kept in a hot version of suspended animation waiting for people to walk in the door, but you equip your kitchen for the demand you're likely to face -- especially in a small town. Yes, I had to wait (about 1/2 of a beer's worth of sipping... and I wasn't thirsty), but the wait was worth it. The restaurant was full when I walked in -- fortunately someone gathered their things and walked out in a food coma while I was ordering for take-out. They have a small list of their specialties, which I hope to try next time I'm in town. If you don't read between the lines, I'm coming back.

Going to Bruno's Pizza is always a treat when I'm in Raton. A few years ago when I first went to Bruno's, I thought it was just okay. Gosh, they are always SO good nowadays! Service is top notch. You're greeted when you come in, seated quickly, and served promptly. They have a few TVs about the restaurant to show sports and such. Nothing too crazy like big screens, but enough to keep one entertained. Prices are reasonable for a mom and pop pizza shop. Not the lowest around, but not the most expensive, either. The food... Pizza is neither thick or thin. It's sort of a medium crust which gets you a little bit of crispy-ness with just enough dough to know you're not eating thin crust. The toppings are plentiful and tasty! The sauce... the cheese... All come together to make a delightful pie. We've enjoyed the chicken wings which have great texture with lots of sauces to choose from. The salads and calzones? All delicious! There's a Happy Hour which is $1 off wells, drafts, wines, and appetizers from 4-6 pm Wednesday through Friday. Bruno's isn't open every day of the week, often closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, so no Two for Tuesday deals. If you're in town on days they're open, be sure to check them out. You won't be disappointed!

To the weary traveler beware!!!!! This place does not deserve all the stars it has, plus the food is par. First, we sat before "friends" of the original waitress did. We were there long enough for her to walk to her other table, check on them, step aside, then her friends came. No, "I'll be with you in a minute". But clearly skipped us over. We were handed off to a non waitress then another waitress, who was descent. We also we're never handed menus. We used our phones to look. So for starters, not to a good start!! Food was also meh, seriously meh!!! Have these people ever ate great pizza? Have they ever traveled outside a 25 mile radius? What a pity, for all the great reviews they have on the internet. #sorrybutnotsorry - This place rating must come from the locals or a local connection. Especially going on a Friday night. What makes this place an Aprils fool joke, is all the reviews I read. My advise go to Trinidad if you are heading towards Denver if you want good service. If you want mediocre service, well you have this place.

We had an overnight in Raton and picked Bruno's to get something to eat. Very nice little place, nice ambiance, we had the "Bruno's Special" pizza, it was delicious, awesome crisp crust and fresh toppings...and a nice pour of wine to go with it! Great and friendly service too! Highly recommended and we'll stop again when in Raton!

Update review. Stopped by with grandsons while in Raton. Service was great, pepperoni pizza was really good. Mozzarella sticks are very good. Lost one star for serving what might be the smallest wings I've seen at that price point.

Nice pizza place in downtown Raton. E shared the 12" Mediterranean pizza and it was really delicious, it was also plenty of food for two. We also had the fried raviloli which was also good. Good beer selection as well. Staff was friendly and kind. Will definitely be back!

Driving home nearing 7pm on a week day, we found nearly everything driving from Santa Fe to Denver was already closed! There was slight panic we'd have to eat another handful of beef jerky and gas station coffee for a meal. Luckily this was the one of the few places still open. We were pleasantly surprised at how nice everyone was - and at how much we stood out like sore thumbs! The tables around us all knew each other, asking about each other's kids and what their plans were for the next day. The server was pretty harried, having all the tables in the back room. It took a little while to get our orders - wings, Caesar salad and a calzone. Despite possibly being in the weeds, she was still welcoming and sweet. The calzone was very good - the tomato sauce had a nice flavour and the filling was generous. Extra marinara automatically given just the way we like it! Wings were also good, although a few celery sticks to cut the fat would have been really great. The Caesar salad left much to be desired though, literally romaine, cheese and croutons. Would have been really great to have something more of interest, maybe a lemon or some almonds, etc. The food didn't come out at the same time either. One could have finished their food while waiting for the other to get theirs. Still, overall the flavours were good and it was a nice place to find given our limited options. I'll be happy it's there on the next evening road trip!

Good food cool location love the different options of pizza love the New Mexican pizza it's our favorite when we stop in from traveling.

Great salad great calzone! I passed through Ratón on the way to CO and stopped for dinner. I liked that they had many options for pizza toppings, including lots of good vegetarian options. My son loved the Italian sausage in his calzone. I liked the spinach salad with walnuts and blue cheese. The marinara sauce was also very good! I would go back to try the pizza!

Bruno's was an unexpected and wonderful surprise. The pizza was delicious and the service was excellent. What a gem hidden in the small town of Raton. The restaurant has now been added to our go to list when we travel to and from Colorado.

Had take out pizza which was tasty, but they were really busy (a sign of a good restaurant I'd say) so had to wait :45 minutes for food. That was ok; sat and had a beer while we waited. Staff were real nice.

A really good place in Raton for pizza. I had the grizzly. Really liked the pepperoni rolls! I also highly recommend the fried ravioli appetizer.

Excellent food & service. Prices were very reasonable. Pizza was great. Clean bathrooms.

09/21/19 Saturday 6:30 pulled into town and looking for a decent place to eat. This place is downtown and was quiet. Relaxed vibe when you walk in. Server arrived quickly and we ordered 2 pizzas. 1 cheese with Alfredo sauce, the other Bruno's which is meat and veggies. The pizzas were so good, we all agreed the crust was perfect. Crisp crust not heavy with a good flavor! This place is a great hidden gem. Try it yourself!!