Bruno's Italian House & Pizzeria — Restaurant in Florida

From New Haven to Naples: Finding Pizza Paradise at Bruno's! As a proud New Haven area native who frequented New York City hundreds of times, I've always loved the crispy thin crusts of New York to the charred edges of New Haven's legendary “pies”. So, when I found myself at Bruno’s Italian House in Naples, Florida, I never expected to stumble upon a taste of home and bonus, it’s a family-owned and operated! The cozy atmosphere and warm welcome from the hostess was reminiscent of the beloved pizzerias back home. The aroma of freshly baked dough transported me back to Wooster Square. I hope they can add a white clam pizza to the menu at some point (hint hint!) From the friendly greetings at the door to the personalized recommendations from the owners themselves, it was clear that Bruno's wasn't just a restaurant – it was a labor of love, passed down through generations of restauranteurs as we soon discovered while chatting with the owners. (The family owned a well known and beloved restaurant right outside of New York City)! As a Sicilian blooded American who has had the privilege of traveling to Italy, I noticed many Italian favorites on the menu. We couldn't resist trying a few dishes, including pizza, the soup of the day, salad, and an entrée—because why not LOL? We love to eat! The Chicken Florentine with tender chicken, a rich yet delicately light sauce, alongside freshly wilted spinach and creamy mozzarella was reminiscent of a dish prepared by my father (an excellent cook) and my Nonna. The chef's soup was obviously not a “Sysco” soup but hand prepared from scratch in the open kitchen. We loved the partial open kitchen concept! As someone who reads the restaurant inspection reports for Lee and Collier county, I love the transparency of being able to observe the cooking process, the freshness of ingredients, and the skill of the chef. Chef Mike was visible and even came out to check in with diners. The sights, sounds, and aromas emanating from the kitchen created a lively atmosphere and added to the ambiance of the restaurant. We already have our sights set on the thick-crust Grandma's and Sicilian pizzas for our next visit since we had the traditional style crust this time. We also plan on trying the Mussels Marina and traditional “Pizza Salad” or “Salad Pizza” as I call it too! If I am craving a comforting baked pasta dish or my honey wants a big satisfying Chicken Parmesan grinder, this will...

My friend and I were looking for a good pizzeria nearby. We visited Bruno for the first time. We were greeted warmly and our order was accepted. We asked for a thin crust pizza and only certain ingredients of our choice. We didn’t have to wait long, we simply immersed ourselves in the atmosphere of Italy thanks to the huge photo wallpaper on the wall and two screens with panoramas of different beautiful places in Italy. The hall was cozy, clean, and delicious smells were coming from the kitchen. When our pizza appeared on our table, we stopped talking and silently enjoyed the food. The dough smelled divine, the filling was right up to the edges, and the taste was magnificent. They also brought us olive oil and a bowl – I added spices to the oil to taste and there wasn’t a single piece of bread left on our plates ! In my 50 years, I’ve eaten such delicious pizza for the first time, so we hurried up to the owner and personally thanked him and the entire staff of this pizza house . We’ll definitely come back there next time. I highly recommend discovering a piece of Italy in...

Wow. My wife and I visited Bruno’s for a late lunch. What a great place. We always start with the antipasto salad (plenty big for 2 people). I have to be honest - I would go to Bruno’s just for this salad. It’s that good! But we always enjoy an entree as well. My wife had the calzone (pictured) which was huge. And I had the pasta special, shrimp and broccoli pasta with oil and garlic sauce. It was so good, I ate it before I realized I didn’t take a picture. This restaurant is a must if you seek great Italian food. Dine in or carry-out, up to you. I just like sitting there and eating my meal without rush. Mike is the back making each meal - under the watchful eye of his Italian mom. The place feels like being in New York. While I’m sure they would be glad to make you a great meal - I can assure you that you will not be disappointed. Even writing this makes me wish we could hurry back for another meal. Please go there with confidence and enjoy. Blessings,...