Wow, one of the most excellent Italian places my boyfriend and I have come across. That's not to mention that my boyfriend is a chef that loves to create pastas and myself with an Italian mama, so I do not say this lightly. Every time we've gone, we have ordered something different and they haven't missed a single time. The owner is warm and sweet as well as his family of staff. The ambiance is cozy and intimate. We are now regulars :,) pictured: burrata pesto rigatoni and veal gnocchi. read more

Bruno's is a really cute family owned restaurant in Denver. The place feels warm and welcoming. I do like that the menu is somewhat small because it shows they aren't trying to do too much. The fettuccine Alfredo was delicious. I like that there was enough sauce. It does come with a lot of food. The bread is also really good. Service is friendly. All in all, it's a great spot if you want a quick pasta dish. read more

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

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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The ambiance is quiet and comfortable, great for meeting with friends or a quiet night out. The food was a bit heavy yet delicious. Favorite part was the service with Angel and the bread and olive oil (sun dried tomatoes/olives/garlic); delicious! read more

Bruno's Italian Bistro - Lemoncello cake and Aperol Spritz - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We celebrated a special birthday dinner at Brunos recently. The food was very delicious, the ambience clean and light, and the service was stellar. We will be back again. read more

On Saturday I tried to have dinner without a reservation. They had 1 table for two available!! So they are remaining busy. I was served by Engjell, an long-time employee. The menu has not changed with some prices only up $1-$2 each. They had several specials plus 2 extra choices. I started with a glass of Monte Antico sangiovese. Still only $10. I compared their drinks list with my visit last August. None of the wines by the glass or their 4 house cocktails have increased. The have a full bar and 15 wines by the bottle. I chose one of the off-menu specials, a Seabass on Angel Hair pasta with a caper sauce. You can chose a small side salad or minestrone. You get complimentary bread service. I got a large piece of perfectly cooked fish on al dente pasta. Engjell came by and offered cracked pepper or grated parmesan. I asked him which white wine would compliment the fish. He said Josh Cellars Chardonnay. For dessert, I got a dish of Spumoni ice cream. A great meal. The dining area filled up while there. I saw several tables with turnover. So Bruno's is in good shape. read more

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Some of the best Italian food I've had in a while. Bruno and the other servers were all so kind. And the ambiance was very cozy. We will be back!! 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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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

We ordered take out based on the high overall food ratings. Our take out order not only tasted terrible but the serving size was atrociously small. Would not recommend. read more

Never fails to please with food, ambience, and service. My absolute favorite is the lobster ravioli.

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

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

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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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

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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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

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

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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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

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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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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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

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

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

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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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