Bruno's Italian Restaurant

Name: Bruno's Italian Restaurant
Address: 1652 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, US
Telephone: +13103955589
Price range: $$$

Italian$$$South Beach

$$$ · Expensive
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1652 Ocean Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90401
+13103955589
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About

Bruno's Italian Restaurant in Santa Monica offers classic Italian cuisine with handmade pizzas and pastas, featuring both indoor and outdoor seating.

This Santa Monica establishment serves authentic Italian dishes including wood-fired pizzas and handmade pastas.

Guests can enjoy indoor and outdoor dining options along with a selection of wines and cocktails.

Known for

Handmade Pastas
Outdoor Dining
Takeout Available

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Hours

Monday	12 PM – 9 PM
Tuesday	12 PM – 9 PM
Wednesday	12 PM – 9 PM
Thursday	12 PM – 9 PM
Friday	12 PM – 10 PM
Saturday	12 PM – 10 PM
Sunday	12 PM – 9 PM

Location

1652 Ocean Ave · South Beach, Santa Monica

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Features

Outdoor seating
Takeout
Walk-ins welcome

Good for

Dinner · Lunch

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Mirza Lounge

Chez Jay

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Tacos 1986 - Santa Monica

Seaside on the Pier