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Brunello Italian Kitchen

Restaurant Italian restaurant

One of the Top rated Italian restaurants in Deer Park


Address

1945 Deer Pk Ave, Deer Park, NY 11729

Website

www.brunelloitaliankitchen.com

Contact

(631) 940-3620

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (425 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 12 to 3 PM, 4 to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 4 to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 4 to 9 PM
  • Monday: 4 to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 3 PM, 4 to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 3 PM, 4 to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 3 PM, 4 to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Emil W. 5 years ago on Google
    Our party of six at lunch enjoyed our meal today. We were seated immediately, and asked if we'd like to order a beverage. Water and bread were brought to the table soon after. We each ordered our entrees a glass of wine. Total time sitting at our table: 80 minutes, some of that idly chatting; I suppose you could get out of here in an hour, if you knew what you wanted to order and did not chat like we did. In other words I see that's is possible to eat lunch here on a regular basis. That's good to know, since I'd like to return.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kentia J. 4 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    I have ordered take out before and tonight was the first time my family and I went to dine at Brunello. It's a small and intimate restaurant. Foods are delicious and the portions are quite huge. Service was really good, the waitress was very professional. I will definitely return and even host events there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle Rivas M. 1 year ago on Google
    Brunello Italian Kitchen left me with the best impressions! The ambiance is not only welcoming but charming. Staff is knowledgeable with menu but they know what to recommend. I enjoy the twist in the food and presentation! Their wine and other cocktails were unique in taste. I will for sure return to this restaurant not only to enjoy with my family, but for catering service as well. They know what they are doing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luis C. 1 year ago on Google
    Just had dinner there after doing some shopping at the outlets. Glad we found this place, the food was delicious, we had the braised short rib a’la vodka with cavatelli pasta and the arugula goat cheese salad. The portions are big, so if it’s just 2 people you can definitely share a main like we did and leave with your belly full. The bread basket was so good we had to ask for a second helping. The bread with the sauce reminded me of Brooklyn’s staple L&B’s Spumoni Gardens square pizza, that’s a huge compliment in my book! Our server (I think her name was Ashley, I’m terrible with remembering names) even gave us some extra to take home. Ashley was excellent, always checked up on us and was super sweet. The food was good, but the service was excellent. We didn’t have a reservation so they sat us at the full dinner service bar area so we didn’t have to wait. I suggest you make a reservation if you have more than 2 people in your party as the dining room looked extra busy. We will be back! Thanks for a great experience Brunello!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karol K. 1 year ago on Google
    Have to say hands down the best food I ever had!!! I had an event that was sudden and I reached out to Dominick the owner he was very efficient. He was very understanding and really catered to my needs. I ordered food for 90 people which I think everyone had about three plates and food left over also included extra sauces and tons of bread!! Also followed up with me afterwards to make sure I was satisfied!!! It was a difficult time for me and he ensured me he will take care of everything for me , also the prices were amazing I will never cater from anyone else but here !!! Hands down the best!!! Thank you again for everything you have done!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mel S. 2 months ago on Google • 158 reviews New
    I read the reviews before I came here and I am so happy that I can add to those excellent reviews. This was a nice cozy, classy atmosphere. Our waiter Jay was professional and had great people personality. The owner came over to check on us. We ordered several appetizers before and by the time the food came we were full. There was also enough for all Of us to take home left overs. Everything we had was delicious. You must try the veal meatballs on the appetizers menu. It was simply delicious. Everything was delicious and the service was top notch. I would recommend making a reservation though. I did. But the place got filled really fast. Will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 max o. 1 month ago on Google • 51 reviews New
    Dining here was amazing. Great atmosphere, service was incredible. The food was delicious. From the starters to the main course. Definitely one of my go to restaurants for sure.

  • 5/5 Kareem N. 1 month ago on Google • 39 reviews New
    I went here last night with my wife for dinner. I was very impressed with the restaurant. The atmosphere is cozy since it’s a small restaurant. I would say it’s a very nice atmosphere but nothing too fancy. Could be great for a date night or to bring the family and kids. The food was very good. They start off with complimentary bread and butter/oil and focaccia. Our entrees came with side salads which were very nice with home made croutons and house vinaigrette. I had the beef short rib ragu with vodka sauce and my wife had the Chicken and spinach with penne. Both dishes were absolutely delicious and a good size (wife couldn’t finish hers). You can tell everything was home made and cooked fresh. I honestly wanted to try several other dishes on the menu. For desert we got their in house made ice box chocolate cake which was amazing. Overall, it was a nice casual atmosphere, the service was outstanding (Tracy was our waitress) and food was very good. I certainly will be back again when I want authentic Italian food!

  • 5/5 Michael C. 1 month ago on Google • 39 reviews New
    The own is the best all of the staff are all helpful and friendly. The food is all trific, I live in SC and whenever I'm on long Island NY I must go to deer park, and eat here. All of the food is like my grandma made it, the best on the island.

  • 5/5 Natalie M. 3 months ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    We ate here on Wednesday night. It was excellent. Nice drinks and the food is so good, we had the baked clam appetizer. For dinner we got the Short rib alla vodka, and shrimp and asparagus risotto. We will definitely be back !

  • 5/5 Michael C. 4 months ago on Google
    I should go here more often. Food wad great, service was great, drinks were great, All I can say is GREAT, GREAT, GREAT... Get in there and have great experience...

  • 5/5 Amber L. 4 months ago on Google
    My fiancé and I are not from the area but we had a funeral to attend down the road. We decided to stop here after and I am glad we did! The staff was amazing and the food was even better. The price was lower than expected with how much food we got on top of drinks and desserts. They gave us a complimentary dessert shot on the way out which was very delicious. Even though we are from out east, we said we would make the trip to come out here again.

  • 5/5 Samantha B. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Cozy, intimate Italian spot! Delicious food, prompt service and friendly staff. The rainbow cookie martini was incredible

  • 5/5 diane c. 3 months ago on Google New
    We were a party of 12, and everyone loved their food. The service was amazing, and the bartenders made the drinks so good. The owner came and checked to make sure we had everything we needed. Cheers and 5 stars to Brunellos and their excellent service

  • 5/5 AJ B. 5 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Everything they service is fresh & delicious. The apps are phenomenal, I've had almost everything on the menu & you can't go wrong with anything. The portions are generous, the sauce is excellent & the seafood is always impeccably fresh. Jose is a true gentleman & Tracy is a savvy veteran who's always helpful, knowledgeable & fun. Highly recommended, you will not be disappointed. It's always busy on the weekend so reservations are paramount.

  • 4/5 Robert B. 8 months ago on Google
    Lived in DP for over 20 years never tried it until recently. Delicious definitely will be back. Sort Ribs!

  • 2/5 Dominic T. 8 months ago on Google
    My family and I (6 people) had a reservation for 7pm and we got there a few minutes earlier and they said to wait about 20min(which was no problem) it’s 7:30pm and we are still waiting. we really enjoyed the food here last we came so we waited a little longer then we would normally wait for a table. It was about 8:30pm and we decided to go to another place cause we waited there for an hour and a half. As soon as we started walking out they just then decided to take two table and move them together for us to sit but we had enough and left. Reservations clearly don’t matter to this place. If it wasn’t for the horrible service I would give this place a 4 stars. The food is excellent.

  • 4/5 Caroline V. 10 months ago on Google
    We ended up here on a whim. I'm glad we came. C.J. our server was awesome!. He was a jack of all trades. He bartended, and he waited on us and took phone orders. The food was excellent, and we will be back. The only bad thing I can say is that they need to hire more staff. If not, C.J. will burn out. And you do not want to lose such a good employee.

  • 5/5 Morag M. 11 months ago on Google
    Ordered take out from here this evening and picked up from the restaurant. Staff were friendly and professional. We had the stuffed mushrooms, beef ragú and the grilled chicken primavera. All I can say is yum and yum. Food was super tasty. I’m glad I’ve found this place close to home. Thanks for a lovely meal Brunello! Next time we will come and sit in and enjoy the whole experience.

  • 5/5 Jose V. 1 year ago on Google
    I can't say a bad thing about it. No one ever wants to pay alot of money for food but honestly the whole entire experience was worth it. It has a very home like atmosphere so it feels elegant without being too full of itself. Tracy our waiter was phenomenal. The manager and general staff was courteous and very well dressed. I do hope to make a return trip. Food was just 🤤 Birthday dinner for the win.

  • 4/5 Eugen M. 10 months ago on Google
    Just a few things would make this place 5 stars. Fresh bread would be nice. The bread was too crispy. Almost like it was the last few on the hot plate. The pasta was a little too overdone for me. I'll see if I can order it a different way next time. The drink I had was for mothers day so I don't know if they will continue it.

  • 5/5 Royal Touch Mobile D. 1 year ago on Google
    First time here ! And I can honestly say the food, and the attention is second to none!

  • 5/5 Janice K. 2 years ago on Google
    First time there, will NOT be the last. This is a small-ish neighborhood Italian restaurant. Perfect ambience; not stuffy at all. The service was impeccable. And the food? WOW. My sister and I each got the shrimp and crab carbonara over linguini. The pasta was fresh and cooked perfectly, the shrimps were BIG and delicious. There were nice chunks of bacon in the creamy sauce and we all know that bacon makes everything better! All in all, I don't know why we waited so long to try this restaurant, particularly since I'm less than 10 minutes away. Glad I finally did.

  • 4/5 C G. 2 years ago on Google
    Reservations should be made ahead, but they accommodate us right away, very courteous staff, the owner came to greet us, very pleasant atmosphere, we had dinner for 2 with wine, about $60 +.

  • 5/5 Barbara A. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow ,that's what I say ..what a nice place to dine ..It a definite you should give it a try ..We are there on a Wednesday night Delicious..so of course we got a drinks at the bar bartender was very friendly then we sat at our table for calamari very good then salads came with meal fresh !!! main courses 2 of us got. short ribs with mashed cauliflower nd carrots in au jue sauce OMG OHH SOO GOOD.a big dish . lunch tomorrow .!!!.My hubby got chicken franchese 3 nice pieces nd side of pasta ..you can have it with the franchese sauce or red sauce..the chicken was tasty nd light and tender ..Then the branzino with spinach nd tomato's over a bed of thin pasta in a wine sauce fantastic..we got coffee ,espresso nd a cappuccino .and a tartuffo to share it was huge nd very nice ..prices are reasonable ,no mask required how nice quaint this place was clean they wiped down the entire restaurant as we were finishing up .The staff are very kind, helpful nd pleasant . place call for a reservation. I think it wise or just walk in and sit at bar he Ave a nice drink while you wait ...it's a must to try ..

  • 4/5 Maryann B (. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice neighborhood restaurant Too dark for viewing menus Even restroom lighting too dim Food delicious fresh Services accommodating A little pricey for my pocket

  • 5/5 J P. 2 years ago on Google
    REAL ITALIAN place UNLIKE the crew at Pepperona Pizza in Nassau county headed by an Albanian who fakes being italian and tells every1 he's italian, uses a fake italian name, and says he is trying to take over the pizza industry (aka Besart Astafa is the owner FUGAZI). 347-845-10** Contact only if you know this individual.

  • 5/5 Donna C. 2 years ago on Google
    Everything was delicious!!! The Staff was Friendly and I loved that the Owner came out of the kitchen to say hello to this patrons!!! Highly recommend!!!

  • 5/5 Julianna S. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved this place. Great food with large portions. Well worth it. Will be back again.

  • 1/5 E E. 1 year ago on Google
    Totally overpriced. I would expect the quality we received from a diner, but we don’t eat in diners! Paid $30-$35 per entree and got terrible food! Hire a chef! If we paid $15-18 per dish this meal would get 3 stars. Seabass in tomato sauce was in butter soup, bitter spinach, dry fishy smell. The bolognese dish had gummy pasta.

  • 5/5 Natasha G. 1 year ago on Google
    I came to this restaurant for the first time (On Easter Sunday btw) because we were shopping in the area and WOW. 10/10 - how this place doesn’t have 5 stars is beyond me. Britney, our waitress took care of us from the second we walked in. The food, staff and service is AMAZING!! Will be returning

  • 5/5 Tina S. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve lived in Deer Park for years and I’ve passed the restaurant many times never giving it a thought , a few of my co-workers wanted to get together and they choose Brunello honestly I didn’t know what to expect . The place is warm and inviting , we where seated promptly and our waitress I believe it was Kerry was great as was the other girl The appeitizers were delicious and our waitress suggested several dishes which we ordered and shared As this was my first time here I was very surprised not only of the place , the drinks and food and what really helped was our waitress who was not only helpful but very attentive. Sorry it took so long to try this little gem but I’m glad I did Definitely give them a try and hopefully our waitress Kerry is working as she was the best !!!

  • 5/5 Bob Mantione (Schoolteacher B. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow! I don't often give a five star rating to a restaurant but Brunello's is the rare exception. Everything from the white tablecloth decor to the menu and including the service is first class. I had the Orecchiette Baresi and my wife had the Short Rib Ragu with cavatelli. For those that don't often eat Italian, they are both pasta with meat entrees. But that description doesn't do those dishes justice. They were superb, large portions that we couldn't finish. We took home doggie bags for everything except my espresso, which was strong, thick, and hot. The owner saw us out the door in the end and I told him my Sicilian mom, God test her soul, would have loved the place. You can't get this kind of Italian anywhere else but Little Italy in NYC. Parking was easy and it's wheelchair accessible. There's a sit down bar in case it's crowded, where you can wait if you haven't made reservations. But, my guess is without a reservation you will be hard pressed to find an open table. This restaurant is is must for your list. Go and enjoy. Bon Appetite.

  • 5/5 Michael S. 1 year ago on Google
    Exceptional experience, all courses we had were delicious, including the dessert and one of the best cappuccinos I’ve ever had. Dimly lit as a proper italian restaurant should be, I’ll definitely go back

  • 5/5 Alex M. 1 year ago on Google
    Had the surf turf, filet and shrimp scampi. Filet was one of best ever had. Shrimp was great. Desert was great. Overall definitely a great experience and would recommend.

  • 5/5 Jamie A. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a late dinner there last Friday night. Everything was wonderful!! Drinks, apps, salads, entrees and desserts were all super yummy!! The owner and staff were very gracious and accommodating. We will definitely be back very soon!!

  • 5/5 Nilson O. 1 year ago on Google
    I LOVE their food! I was there Last Friday, had to make a reservation a week ahead. It Washington worth the wait. I tried the halibut fish special. It Was espectacular. The staff and owner were very friendly and make sure That everything was 👌 perfect

  • 5/5 L 1 year ago on Google
    Prices were very expensive, food was good, wait staff good. Not a restairant to go to regularly as the bill for 2 people were over $150 before top and we share an appetizer Novemer 9, 2022 new menu better pricing, amazing food amazing server chilean sea bass was amazing, the pistachio tartufo OMG it was huge so we sjared and the piggies ate it so fast I could not take a picture

  • 5/5 Fredy N. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was amazing ! Real Italian cuisine. Great attention to details.

  • 5/5 RZ F. 2 years ago on Google
    I can't say enought about this place. Everything we ate was delicious. The marinara sauce ...perfect. You must try the eggplant meatballs! The wait staff, hostess and owner all made us feel so at home! Highly recommend.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup

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