I gave Bruno's five stars because there wasn't one tiny thing wrong with anything that we ate there. The fact that it's in a strip mall totally goes by the way side after you eat the wonderful food. My snapper with a garlic sauce and sauteed veggie's was to DIE for and my husband's veal parm was absolutely tasty. Another person in our group had chicken and it was prepared to perfection. The kids had spaghetti with homemade meatballs that I couldn't keep my hands off of ...

The sauces are wonderful, the cocktails were refreshing and made well and the chocolate gelato kicked butt!! The prices are amazing for what you get a great salad with the entrees ...
 
Run, don't walk to Bruno's .. great place for a group and if you're lucky enough to live down the street like us, you have a new favorite neighborhood bistro to call your own!!

  Lyndsay A. Denver, CO 5 star rating 2/6/2009

I come from a long line of italians who like to eat. I would recommend Bruno's to all of them and I'm rather picky about my dining experiences.

I was skeptical given the location of Bruno's but I thought I would keep an open mind - after all I was in the mood for italian. I've lived here for 4 years and have yet to be wowed by any italian eateries in Denver thus far.

With two friends who ordered the special and the chicken marsala, I explained that I, though it may portray me as 12, was going to order the spaghetti and meatballs. You'd think spaghetti and meatballs is one of those things that's easy to do - oh - no. PLENTY of places try this and screw it up. Bruno's got it exactly right -- from the start.

We were greeted promptly and had water ready for us before asking. I had a glass of the "house special" pinot noir ($7) which was much better than I was expecting for the price. Shortly thereafter hot bread appeared on the table with olive oil.

Our meals all came with salads which were decent house salads, but what was FANTASTIC was the minestrone my friend had. She graciously offered me some. I told her I would just have one spoonful. After the second spoonful I let them know that this was in fact the best minestrone I have EVER had (sorry mom).

What made the spaghetti and meatballs so good? Not one thing, but everything. The spaghetti was al dente - so many places don't cook the pasta properly - it was perfect. The hand-rolled meatballs were just great. And the sauce. I judge most italian places on their red sauce as a central element/necessity. This sauce was clearly homemade and clearly fresh. The spice balance was exact and perfect for the spaghetti and meatballs. Just thinking about it now, I want to go back.

My friends both raved about their meals as well.

The decor is simple and nice. Dressed up enough for a nice evening out, but not stuffy to make you feel uncomfortable. Our service was also excellent and attentive.

Finally, one of the owners came over to check on us and make sure everything was ok. No, it was not ok. It was excellent.

Give this place a try and see what you've been missing out on.

MANGIA!

“The Best Italian food in denver” - Mustlovefood denver Oct 22, 2008