Family-owned Italian restaurant offering traditional dishes in comfy digs with outside seating.
Cia GEO
Me and my husband were traveling with our dog and we dropped by this city. We saw the good reviews of this restaurant and visited there.
Because of dog, we got an outdoor table, so I am not sure about the inside. (I didn’t try to go in)
The waiter was very kind and gave some water to our dog.
Food was delicious! I loved this spaghetti. Meatball is not really my type but the sauce and noodle were really good. My husband also loved his food. (I don’t remember exactly what he ordered but it looks like lasagna)
We enjoyed the food and had a great time there 🙂
… moreJen B
This is a fantastic Italian spot. Fun, classic decor and great food. The toasted ravioli are amazing and the marinara sauce is amazing. The canneloni is delicious with the Alfredo sauce. They add their homemade Italian sausage to the carbonera and it’s delicious. The service was friendly and fast. Overall, a great experience.
Went back and took my mom, nephew, and youngest daughter. Everyone loved it. The alfredo sauce was the star!
… moreMason Wilder
Took my mom here for her birthday and she loved it! She used to eat at the location off Roosevelt back in college and said it was every bit as good today. Gianni, the original proprietor’s grandson, was our waiter and he took great care of us. Every dish we had at the table, Alfredo, piccata, the seafood special, toasted ravioli (this was a true crowd pleaser) were amazing. I think we all ended up sharing a bite or two.
From the atmosphere, which is intimate, to the plating, to the service, everything was top notch. Next time you have a special occasion, or just have a hankering for authentic Italian deliciousness, make Bruno’s your choice!
… moreFrederick Lewis
The food was excellent with large portions. The service was outstanding. Our waitress never let our drinks run dry. One of the owners was walking around greeting people and checking on the quality of the meal. Huge plus in my book. When we got there, the hostess said there was a 30 minute wait. The wait turned out to be about 7 minutes on a busy Friday night. You may have to walk two or three blocks due to the restaurant being located downtown. If you want top notch pasta, this is a must try restaurant.
… moreSamantha
Free bread. Large portions. And the best dessert!!! I recommend trying the lasagna, the pesto linguine, but above all the Brocatos Cassata for dessert. Spumoni with a layer of cake is amazing.
… moreEmily Wagner
The food and service are always fantastic here. It’s always a treat and even worth it on nights there is a wait. Great atmosphere, decor, and music. I almost don’t want to recommend this place to people in case it ever gets too busy for us to get a table!
… moreRob Carpenter
Have loved this place for decades. My parents even loved it before I was born many many moons ago. It has existed in various locations across LR, but their current spot on downtown’s vibrant Main Street is my favorite so far. You can always count on someone from the Bruno family to be in house welcoming you and ensuring their reputation of quality stays up. Jeff the bartender is a great guy who works his tail off and can mix a beautiful cocktail. Great meal before the Rep or a show at Robinson. Dinner only. Pro tip. Get there right before 5:00pm or you’ll be standing in line outside, or come after 7:30 when “true believers” have left for their event. Favorite meals, fried ravioli, lasagna, chicken parmigiana (ask them to pound the chicken really flat), my made up recipe that the chef always gladly accommodates, spaghetti carbonara “sweep the kitchen” style which includes all the veggies that can possibly go on a pizza. Dude, you can’t go wrong at this place. Sidewalk cafe style seating when the weather is agreeable.
… moreMisty Last
Limited seating in downtown Little Rock. Some outdoor seating, maybe 6-8 tables. The owner is from Naples (birthplace of pizza) so you gotta try the pizza. I did and it did not disappoint. I got the veggie pizza but would probably choose the Margherita pizza next time. The veggie came with more veggie than I expected such as zucchini (which i dislike) but my fault for not reading the menu thoroughly enough. What makes the pizza special is the sauce and crust and in fact the most important elements of a pizza (in my humble opinion). All components are house made, and fresh. 100% delightful. We got in with no wait but hear thats uncommon, often there’s a wait of 20min or more, especially if you go later. They have no issues with sharing dishes if desired (very italian of them). They also have a decent wine and beer selection. I, of course, chose prossecco to go with my pizza bc its italian (and I just returned from a 10 day trip to italy and thus inspired). We also tried the italian cheesecake which is ricotta based and not nearly as sweet as other cheesecakes. Actually, theirs may be the best one I’ve tried. That, with an espresso is divine. Highly impressed and would return.
… moreJacob Golick
Visiting from out of town and we decided to check this place out. Really cool atmosphere and the menu looked legit. One thing to note, they dont keep the oil on the table so if you want cheese oil and bread just ask for oil and they will bring some out. I ordered the saltimbocca and my boss had the manicotti. We also had a tiramisu and the whipped custard. Everything tasted really good, the red sauce was alright, not my favorite but still solid. The tiramisu was pretty good however i received a piece that wasnt very well dipped in espresso, the ladyfingers were dry so that was a bummer. My boss really enjoyed his manicotti, he normally doesnt even finish his meals but this one he did! I definitely wouldn’t mind coming back to try some more! Thanks all!
… moreJ T
Drove 5 hours to experience Bruno’s and it did NOT disappoint! Best lasagna ever! You can cut it with a fork or spoon, it literally melts in your mouth…we tried a bit of everything and it was all delicious. Friendly staff and Mr. Bruno greeted us personally and even made our dessert himself! Definitely make it a stop on your Little Rock vacation
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