Pizza Bruno — Restaurant in Orlando

Updated review of Pizza Bruno:

Pizza Bruno is still a credit to wood-fired Neapolitan style pizza for all of Central Florida. The food is still delicious and the service is still exemplary.

The restaurant has grown a bit since I wrote my last review, but it's still relatively small. There's a few more tables, but the overall atmosphere is still cozy and intimate.

I'm glad to see that the menu has remained largely unchanged. They still have a few appetizers, a couple salads, pizza, and dessert. And the pizzas are still 12" and perfect for sharing.

On my most recent visit, I tried the Margherita pizza and the Nduja pizza. The Margherita was simple but perfect, with fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomato sauce. The Nduja pizza was a bit more adventurous, with spicy nduja sausage, mozzarella, and ricotta cheese. Both pizzas were delicious, and I can't wait to try the other options on the menu. And please don't forget to order some garlic knots.

I also tried the cannoli again, and they were just as good as I remembered. The shells were crispy and the filling was creamy and delicious.

The service at Pizza Bruno is still top-notch. The staff is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. They're also good at working together to make sure that everyone has a great dining experience.

Overall, I still highly recommend Pizza Bruno to anyone looking for great food and great service. It's one of the best pizza places in Orlando.

I hope this updated review is helpful!

Pizza Bruno is a credit to wood-fired Neapolitan style pizza for all of Central Florida. Our dive afterward was filled with positive comments and stories about how delicious the food was and the exemplary service we received.

This is not a big restaurant. Maybe 18 tables at the most. You should expect a bit of a wait but it is seriously worth it.

The hostess greeted us with a smile within seconds of walking in. She also took a second to explain the wait time for a table and advised us that we could order drinks from the bar while we wait. Her kindness and delightful attitude set the tone for the rest of the evening.

Once seated, Carly came by with water and just the right amount of small talk and info about specials for the night. She took our drink and appetizer orders and gave us time to look over the menu.

Side note. I personally love that the menu is uncomplicated. They have a few appetizers, a couple salads, pizza and dessert. This is a pizza joint. They know what they are and they do it very well.

All the apps were very enticing. We went with the garlic knots for this visit. They were perfect to the point that I questioned if I have ever eaten real garlic knots before.

The pizzas are all 12". Three people can easily finish two and still have room for dessert. We opted for the Ninety Two and the Roni. They were both DELICIOUS and full of flavor. I definitely want to try all the other pies now.

Please do yourself a favor and save room for some cannoli. We tried the lemon and Nutella. I haven't been to Sicily yet but I have to believe that the Italian pastry chefs there would appreciate the crunchiness of this shell and the flavor of the filling.

I also feel compelled to mention how well everyone worked together here. This place is busy and not once did we ever feel that the customer service was compromised. From our perspective, it felt as if they were having fun. The food still came out in a timely manner. They made time to address our questions and we never felt rushed. They were clearing and resetting tables as if the entire crew was performing a beautiful dance set to a modern day aria.

Okay, maybe that last part was a little dramatic. The point is that you have got to eat here if you appreciate great food and even...

Pizza Bruno stands as a testament to what happens when passion meets precision in pizza-making. This Orlando institution has carved out its reputation through an unwavering commitment to quality and authenticity, anchored by its imposing Neapolitan oven that commands attention from the moment you enter.

The pizzas emerging from this wood-fired behemoth exhibit all the hallmarks of true Neapolitan craft: a crust that achieves that perfect balance of char and chew, sporting leopard-spotted bubbles around its circumference. The dough, allowed to ferment slowly, develops a complexity of flavor that serves as an ideal canvas for their thoughtfully curated toppings.

However, before delving into the pizzas, one must address the garlic knots - a menu item that has achieved near-mythical status among locals. These aren't your typical afterthought appetizers; they're massive, pillowy creations that arrive glistening with garlic-infused olive oil and a generous dusting of aged pecorino. The exterior presents a satisfying crunch that gives way to an interior of remarkable tenderness.

The wings, while perhaps unexpected at a pizzeria, deserve equal acclaim. A 24-hour brine ensures each piece maintains its succulence through the wood-firing process, resulting in wings with crackling skin and perfectly seasoned meat that pulls cleanly from the bone. These represent a masterclass in how proper preparation elevates a simple dish to exceptional heights.

What truly sets Pizza Bruno apart is the palpable sense of care infused into every aspect of the operation. The owner's presence and engagement with both staff and customers creates an atmosphere where attention to detail feels less like a business strategy and more like a natural expression of genuine hospitality.

The staff shares this ethos, demonstrating both knowledge and enthusiasm about the menu while maintaining the casual, welcoming vibe that makes Pizza Bruno feel simultaneously special and comfortable.

For visitors to Orlando seeking authenticity in their pizza experience, or locals in need of a reminder of why Pizza Bruno has earned its sterling reputation, this establishment delivers consistently impressive results. It stands as proof that with the right combination of skill, ingredients, and passion, a pizzeria can transcend mere dining to become a genuine culinary...

Giving this place 3 stars.

Food is good but VERY overpriced. $15 for 4 garlic knots? Pizza is Good but small and ranges around $20 and up for 12” you can get equally good pizza for less anywhere else. The servers are not knowledgeable, I asked about what the meatballs were made of and was told veal, when I asked the server to confirm with the kitchen because of a food allergy he never followed up. Asked a second server and he told me veal and beef and another server behind him said veal and pork. No one knew. Waiting 15 minutes for our server to come back to tell him our our soda were flat. He never came back so we had to tell another server who went to check on it and told me they ran out of CO2 (which happens). We were offered tap water they keep on the table in a bottle that has no cork, gross! They don’t know how to handle volume, staff just ignores you. Had another table trying to flag down a server, server looked at her and just kept walking. Customer was like wtf…. When our pizza finally showed it they didn’t have anything to serve the pies with, you basically have to be careful not to drop the pizza try on the table or yourself as the pizza is on a stilt rack. When we were done we had to flag another random server and told him to take off the soda off our bill and asked him for the check. He said he would have to talk to the manager about removing the flat sodas, moments later our assigned server finally showed up and gave us our check but the items hadn’t been removed so he took it off and then gave us the bill, they use a handheld machine which is fine but he looked annoyed that I was giving him 10% for his mediocre service when all he did was take our order and bring us flat soda lol like dude the other servers helped us out if anything and they still didn’t have a clue. Even though they knew the soda was flat they were still offering it to customers. Like who does that?

For the money you spend and the time you have to wait for your food plus the bad customer service just go...