Bruna’s Ristorante Menu – Chicago, IL

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : Chicago, IL

Small, old-school eatery serving large portions of classic Italian fare, wine & tiramisu since 1933. Based on 487 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout

Bruna's Ristorante 60608

Address:
2424 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Phone: (773) 254-5550

Website: http://www.brunasristorante.com/

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Hours

Sunday 12:30–10 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 11 AM–10 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Friday 11 AM–11 PM
Saturday 11 AM–11 PM

Menu

DINNER
ANTIPASTO ITALIANO FOR TWO $20.00
BAKED CLAMS $15.00
BRUSCHETTA $10.00
ESCARGOT $14.00
PROSCIUTTO AND MELON $18.00
PORTOBELLO ALLA BRUNA’S $15.00
INSALATA FRUTTI DI MARE $20.00
FRIED CALAMARI $20.00
TOMATOES ALLA SMITH
Topped with pesto and Mozzarella		 $14.00
COZZE ALLA MARINARA
Mussels in a Marinara Sauce		 $18.00
SAUSAGE & PEPPERS $16.00
GRILLED CALAMARI $21.00
RIBOLLITA $9.50
SOUP OF THE DAY $8.50
STRACCIATELLA $8.50
FRESH MOZZARELLA & TOMATO $16.00
CESAR SALAD $9.50
MIXED SALAD $8.50
INSALATA TRE COLORI
Endive, Radicchio, and Romaine with Pignoli Nuts and Mushrooms		 $12.00
INSALATA DI LUCIANO
Mixed Greens with Artichoke Hearts, Mushrooms, Tomato, Anchovies, Egg and Olives		 $12.00
LASAGNA $23.00
LINGUINE PRIMAVERA
Fresh Garden Vegetables Sautéd in Garlic Oil		 $19.00
PENNE OR SPAGHETTI ALLA BOLOGNESE
With Meat Sauce		 $20.00
RAVIOLI ALLA BOLOGNESE
With Meat Sauce		 $21.00
SPAGHETTI OR CAPELLINI AL POMODORO $18.00
RAVIOLI DI RICOTTA
Cheese Filled with a Light Tomato Sauce		 $20.00
LINGUINE WITH SAUSAGE & PEPPERS $19.00
GNOCCHI BOLOGNESE
Potato Dumplings with Meat Sauce		 $20.00
SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA
With Pancetta and Egg		 $21.00
GNOCCHI PESTO $19.00
LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE
With White or Red Clam Sauce		 $25.00
TORTELLINI ALLA BOLOGNESE
With Meat Sauce		 $20.00
LINGUINE PESTO ALLA GENOVESE
Basil and Pine Nut Sauce		 $19.00
LINGUINE FRUTTI DI MARE
With Seafood		 $34.00
LINGUINE CON CALAMARI
With Light Tomato Sauce		 $26.00
FETTUCCINE ALL ALFREDO DI ROMA
Egg Noodles with Cream Sauce		 $21.00
STUFFED SHELLS $23.00
With Chicken $26.00
LUCIANO’S FUSILLI Cork Screw Noodles
with Tomato Cream Sauce and Mushrooms		 $18.00
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA $20.00
FARFALLE CON TONNO
with Tunafish		 $19.00
LASAGNA
Large Flat Noodles Baked with Meat Sauce, Bechamel, Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese		 $20.00
BUCATINI AMATRICIANA $19.00
PORCINI RAVIOLI Mushroom-Filled
in Light Cream Sauce		 $19.00
PENNE ALLA PUTTANESCA Spicy Tomato Sauce
with Onions and Black Olives		 $18.00
LUCIANO’S RAVIOLI Meat
with Tomato-Cream Sauce		 $18.00
SHRIMP VESUVIO $26.00
FRITTO MISTO
Fried Scallops, Shrimp and Calamari		 $32.00
SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLA Served Over Linguine $27.00
SEA SCALLOPS ALLA CRISTINA In A Light Cream Sauce Served With Broccoli Over Fettuccini $26.00
SAUTÉED SHRIMP Served Over Capellini $26.00
SAUTÉED CALAMARI Served Over Capellini $24.00
FISH OF THE DAY
BRUNA’S VEAL SCALOPPINE $29.00
PORKCHOP $24.00
VEAL LIMONE $29.00
CHICKEN VESUVIO $24.00
VEAL PARMIGIANA $24.00
CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA $26.00
VEAL SALTIMBOCCA $32.00
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA $24.00
CHICKEN CACCIATORE $24.00
CHICKEN MARSALA $29.00
BROILED NEW YORK STRIP STEAK $49.50
DOLCE DEL GIORNO $10.00
TIRAMI-SU $11.00
PISTACHIO ICE CREAM $10.00
PISTACHIO GELATO $8.00
SPUMONE $8.00
CANNOLI $8.00
TARTUFO $8.00
SORBETTO $8.00
VANILLA ICE CREAM $8.00
ITALIAN ICE $8.00
COFFEE & TEA $3.95
SOFT DRINKS $3.95
ICED TEA $3.95
CAPPUCCINO $4.95
ESPRESSO $3.95
LUNCH
ANTIPASTO ITALIANO FOR TWO $20.00
BAKED CLAMS $15.00
BRUSCHETTA $10.00
ESCARGOT $14.00
PROSCIUTTO AND MELON $18.00
PORTOBELLO ALLA BRUNA’S $15.00
INSALATA FRUTTI DI MARE $20.00
FRIED CALAMARI $20.00
TOMATOES ALLA SMITH
Topped with pesto and Mozzarella		 $14.00
COZZE ALLA MARINARA
Mussels in a Marinara Sauce		 $18.00
SAUSAGE & PEPPERS $16.00
GRILLED CALAMARI $21.00
RIBOLLITA $9.50
SOUP OF THE DAY $8.50
STRACCIATELLA $8.50
FRESH MOZZARELLA & TOMATO $16.00
CESAR SALAD $9.50
MIXED SALAD $8.50
INSALATA TRE COLORI
Endive, Radicchio, and Romaine with Pignoli Nuts and Mushrooms		 $12.00
INSALATA DI LUCIANO
Mixed Greens with Artichoke Hearts, Mushrooms, Tomato, Anchovies, Egg and Olives		 $12.00
SPAGHETTI OR CAPELLINI AL POMODORO $17.00
RAVIOLI DI RICOTTTA
Cheese Filled with Tomato Sauce		 $17.00
PENNE OR SPAGHETTI ALLA BOLOGNESE
With Meat Sauce		 $18.00
RAVIOLI ALLA BOLOGNESE
With Meat Sauce		 $18.00
LINGUINE
With Sausage & Peppers		 $17.00
LINGUINE FRUTTI DI MARE
With Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, and Scallops		 $30.00
SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA
With Pancetta and Egg		 $20.00
LINGUINE ALLA VONGOLE
With White or Red Clam Sauce		 $21.00
GNOCCHI DI PATATE
Potato Dumplings with Meat Sauce		 $18.00
LINGUINE PESTO ALLA GENOVESE
With Basil Sauce		 $17.00
TORTELLINI ALLA BOLOGNESE
With Meat Sauce		 $19.00
FETTUCCINE ALL ALFREDO DI ROMA
Egg Noodles with Cream Sauce		 $18.00
W/Chicken $22.00
LUCIANO’S FUSILLI Cork Screw Noodles
with Tomato Cream Sauce and Mushrooms		 $17.00
LASAGNA
Large Flat Noodles Baked with Meat Sauce, Bechamel, Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese		 $19.00
FARFALLE CON TONNO
with Tunafish		 $17.00
BUCATINI AMATRICIANA $18.00
PENNE ALLA PUTTANESCA Spicy Tomato Sauce
with Onions and Black Olives		 $17.00
STUFFED SHELLS Pasta Shell Filled
with Ricotta Cheese Baked in a Light Tomato Sauce		 $19.00
LUCIANO’S RAVIOLI Meat
with Tomato-Cream Sauce		 $17.00
PORCINI RAVIOLI Mushroom-Filled
in Light Cream Sauce		 $19.00
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA $19.00
SHRIMP VESUVIO $26.00
FRITTO MISTO
Fried Scallops, Shrimp and Calamari		 $32.00
SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLA Served Over Linguine $27.00
SEA SCALLOPS ALLA CRISTINA In A Light Cream Sauce Served With Broccoli Over Fettuccini $26.00
SAUTÉED SHRIMP Served Over Capellini $26.00
SAUTÉED CALAMARI Served Over Capellini $24.00
FISH OF THE DAY
BRUNA’S VEAL SCALOPPINE $29.00
PORKCHOP $24.00
VEAL LIMONE $29.00
CHICKEN VESUVIO $24.00
VEAL PARMIGIANA $24.00
CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA $26.00
VEAL SALTIMBOCCA $32.00
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA $24.00
CHICKEN CACCIATORE $24.00
CHICKEN MARSALA $29.00
BROILED NEW YORK STRIP STEAK $49.50
DOLCE DEL GIORNO $10.00
TIRAMI-SU $11.00
PISTACHIO ICE CREAM $10.00
PISTACHIO GELATO $8.00
SPUMONE $8.00
CANNOLI $8.00
TARTUFO $8.00
SORBETTO $8.00
VANILLA ICE CREAM $8.00
ITALIAN ICE $8.00
COFFEE & TEA $3.95
SOFT DRINKS $3.95
ICED TEA $3.95
CAPPUCCINO $4.95
ESPRESSO $3.95
MEATBALL SANDWICH $9.50
SALSICCE SANDWICH $9.50
STEAK SANDWICH $21.00
WINE
Gavi, Principessa, Banfi (Piedmont)
A Delightful citrus flavor with a clean, mineral-like feel on the palate.		 $42.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Duckhorn (Napa)
On the palate the wine shows elegant, a fine acidity and varietal fruit.		 $49.00
Gavi Di Gavi Black Label, La Scolca(Piedmont)
Pale straw color, with delicate greenish highlights. Intense fruit and floral fragrance.		 $89.00
Viognier Darioush (Napa Valley)
Exuberant aromas of citrus blossom, white nectarine and lemon peel soar from the glass.		 $86.00
Chardonnay, Paul Hobbs Crossborn (Sonoma)
Very clean and crisp with apple and pear prominent. Nice balance of floral and fruit nose.		 $47.00
Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita (Alto Adige)
Dry, elegant and crisp with an inviting perfume.		 $54.00
Pinot Grigio, House $39.00
Chardonnay, Hess Collection (Napa Valley)
Exuberant aromas of citrus blossom, white nectarine and lemon peel soar from the glass.		 $48.00
Pinot Grigio, Livio Felluga (Colli Orientali Del Fruili)
Complex, clean, crisp fruit ranging from tropical to apricot.		 $54.00
Chardonnay, Darioush (Napa)
Exuberant aromas of citrus blossom, white nectarine and lemon peel soar from the glass.		 $86.00
Terra Di Tufi Teruzzi & Puthod (Tuscany)
Dry, clean & crisp. Floral aromas & flavor give it beauty.		 $42.00
Frascati, Fontana, Candida Terre Dei Griffi (Lazio)
Flavor notes of fresh red apple, peach, apricot and melon seems to go on forever with just a hint of oak, leading to a rich, long-lasting perfectly balanced finish.		 $39.00
Arneis, Ceretto Blange (Piedmont)
Very fruity wine with hints of pears and apples.		 $49.00
Valpolicella Riapsso, Righetti (Veneto)
Very distinguished characteristic.		 $49.00
Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalicino (Tuscany)
Deep red color, with a bit of garnet. The scent is pleasant and complex, with hints of plum, ripe cherry and red fruits.		 $140.00
Merlot, Franciscan (Napa)
Velvety Smooth.		 $4.00
Brunello Di Montalcino, II Poggione (Tuscany)
Rich wine possessing marvelous perfume, great elegance and finesse.		 $155.00
Merlot, Duckhorn (Napa)
Red cherry, plum with a soft finish.		 $98.00
Zinfandel, Cline (California)
Rich, ripe berry qualities One of Italy’s most honored wines, dark garnet color, aroma of violets, berry-like flavors.		 $39.00
Brunello Di Montalcino, Fuligni (Tuscany)
Aromas of berries, Indian spice and red licorice follow through to a full-bodied palate.		 $140.00
Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano “Riserva” Canneto (Tuscany)
(Bruna’s Private Label) Vino Nobile di Montepulciano “Riserva”, Poliziano Asinone (Tuscany)		 $56.00
Tignanello, Antinori (Tuscany)
Full-bodied, rich and complex with exceptional structure and lengthy finish.		 $180.00
Guidoalberto, Tenuta San Guido (Tuscany)
A full-bodied wine of intense red fruit flavors and elegantly supple texture supported by ripe, silky tannins.		 $90.00
Garnet Red In Color, Its Bouquet Is Delicate And Intense With A Slight Scent Of Violet. The Taste Is Dry With A Hint Of Tannin $88.00
Pinot Noir, Rex Hill (Willamette Valley Oregon)
Very distinguished aromas of dark fruit with a smooth finish.		 $60.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Margherita (Veneto)
Velvety ruby red with pleasant grapey bouquet and hints of fresh herbs and raspberries.		 $49.00
Pinot Noir, Fess Parker (Santa Barbara)
Light berry-like aromas with a delicate fragrance and soft silky texture.		 $52.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi Winery (Napa)
Rich medium-bodied wine that possesses tradition Cabernet aromas and flavors.		 $58.00
Pinot Noir, Meiomi (Sonoma)
Robust Body		 $49.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus (Napa)
Aromas and flavors of fully ripe black currants with notes of mocha/chocolate, black cherry, anise and spice.		 $99.00
Shiraz/Cabernet, Penfolds Koonuga Hill (Australia)
Intense black currant Cabernet and spicy blackberry Shiraz, liberal vanilla-scented oak.		 $39.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan (Sonoma)
It is a richly textured wine with lush, rip flavors of blackberry, Bing cherry, cassis and raspberry.		 $99.00
Crognolo, Sette Ponti (Tuscany)
Warm and sunny super Tuscan with bursting notes of cherry, earth, spice, herbs and leather.		 $68.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi (Sonoma)
This wine is packed with ripe black fruit flavors and hints of chocolate, cedar and mint		 $49.00
Petite Syrah, Girard (Napa)
Packed with rich color and flavors that evoke black cherry, plum, blackberry, cocoa and spice.		 $59.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chimney Rock (Napa)
Voluptuous burst of fruit at the front palate followed by enveloping mid palate with vanilla and hints of cocoa.		 $120.00
Chianti, House $39.00
Chianti Classico, II Mulino Di Grace (Tuscany)
Shows good persistence in a forward, jammy style with good intensity but limited overall complexity.		 $49.00
Rubesco, Lungarotti (Umbria)
Strong and enveloping tannin’s decisive in revealing the red fruits, it close with great complexity and a soft finish.		 $46.00
Sangiovese, SassoRegale (Maremma)
Elegant Sangiovese with burst of cherry.		 $48.00
Amarone, Masi Coastasera (Veneto)
Velvety, well-balanced and complex with a long finsh.		 $90.00
Chianti Classico “Riserva”, Le Bocce (Tuscany)
A soft, red wine with a hint of spice.		 $49.00
Amarone, Bolla Della Vappolicella (Veneto)
Dry, full-bodied and amply structured cherries, red berries and a hint of vanilla.		 $85.00
Chianti Classico “Riserva”, Monsanto (Tuscany)
Cigar-wrapped scent with full flavors.		 $49.00
Amarone, Raimondi (Veneto)
Bouquet of crushed flowers, leather, spices and sweet red berries.		 $86.00
Chianti Classico “Riserva” Ducale, Ruffino (Tuscany)
Ripe and round with a firm structure.		 $58.00
LeSerre Nuove Dell’Ornellaia, Bolgheri (Tuscany)
Sweet scents of mocha, berries, spices and flowers that lead to a soft, seamless expression of fruit.		 $110.00
Chianti Classico “Riserva” Ducale Gold, Ruffino (Tuscany)
Intense yet refined, rich fragrance and flavor.		 $79.00
Rosso Di Montalcino, II Poggione (Tuscany)
The aroma is full and intense, conjuring up flavors of spice, cherries, chestnut, berries and cigars which are echoed in the taste.		 $50.00
Barolo, Ceretto Zonchera (Piedmont)
Full-bodied, with lovely fruit, soft tannins and a long finish.		 $90.00
Sangiovese , Altamura (Napa)
Ruby red in color; on the nose, intense bouquets of mature fruitsl on the palate harmonious and very pleasing.		 $95.00
Barolo, Poderi “Luigi Einaudi” (Piedmont)
A nose of cooked cherries. Medium weight and body and a dry touch on the finish.		 $110.00
Cepparello, Isole E Olena (Tuscany)
Unique distinguished flavor.		 $130.00
Barolo, Conterno Fantino (Piedmont)
This is a wine with powerful aromas of cedar, dried mushroom and forrest fruits that are also evident on the full-bodied palate.		 $145.00
Brunello Di Montalcino, Casanova Di Neri (Tuscany)
Intense aromas of blackberry, licorice and black cherry. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a chewy finish.		 $120.00
Barbera D’Asti Le Orme Michele Chiarlo (Piedmont)
Deep, intense ruby red, with a vinous bouquet, full on the palate.		 $45.00
Louis Roederer Cristal $350.00
Krug Grandee Cuvee Brut $320.00
Dom Perignon $240.00
Mionetto Prosecco (Veneto) $39.00
Clicquot Brut, Yellow Label $89.00
Moet Brut Imperial Rose $120.00
Taittinger Brut La Francaise $80.00
White Zinfandel, Leaping Horse $35.00
Groth Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa) $120.00
Angelo Gaja Sperss (Piedmont) $430.00
Antinori Solaia $400.00
Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa) $180.00
Casanova Dei Neri Tenuta Nuova Brunello (Tuscany) $140.00
Dominus (Napa) $300.00
Castello Banfi “Poggio Alle’ Mura Brunello Di (Tuscany) $180.00
Quintessa (Napa) $190.00
Joseph Phelps “Insignia” (Napa) $320.00
Valdicava Brunello Di Montalcino (Tuscany) $220.00
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa) $160.00
Fuligni Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva (Tuscany) $190.00
PlumpJack Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa) $160.00
Il Poggione “Riserva” Brunello Di Montalcino (Tuscany) $170.00
Caymus “Special Selection” Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa) $190.00
Biondi Santi (Tuscany) $275.00
Buccella Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) $260.00
Sassicaia (Tuscany) $330.00
Antinori Guado Al Tasso (Tuscany) $195.00
Ornellaia (Tuscany) $330.00
Ca’Rome Barbaresco (Piedmont) $145.00
Opus One (Napa) $360.00
Angelo Gaja Barbaresco (Piedmont) $430.00
Luigi Einaudi Barolo (Nei Cannubi) (Piedmont) $150.00
Bruno Giacosa Barolo Le Rocche (Piedmont) $350.00
Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa) $195.00
Frescobaldi, Luce (Tuscany) $160.00
Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa) $210.00
Masseto (Tuscany)
On Request
Fontodi Flaccinello (Tuscany) $230.00
Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (Napa) $220.00
Sette Ponti, Oreno (Tuscany) $160.00

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Reviews

Elon Van Rhein (Elonvr)
Great restaurant and great service I would recommend the truffle ravioli and tiramisu. Service was great and waiters were friendly. The restaurant itself is clean and tidy and definitely a good place to be and have dinner at.

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Dulse Delgado
Amazing place!!! Went to try this place on a whim and did not regret it. Lovely back area with lots of seating. The service was phenomenal. Very authentic Italian restaurant. Lasagna was delicious, and so was the Italian ice. The waiters knew what wines to pair with specific dishes and had great recommendations.

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Maria D
We dined outdoors on a beautiful evening and food was excellent, including the bread. 🙂

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Jennifer Mondragon
If you are looking for that old classic Italian feel, look no further! This is your spot! Dena, our server was so lovely, not to mention the others making our night out so wonderful! The food was spectacular and our homemade Tiramisu topped off this oh so pleasant evening!

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Cindy Recinos
Although I was initially excited based on the restaurant’s reviews and history, I had a negative experience. The service was terrible – our order, which included an appetizer, was poorly timed. The first main dish arrived before the appetizer, and there were significant delays between dishes. The waitress was inattentive and failed to check on us or inform us of kitchen delays. The pasta was lukewarm, and the flavors were mediocre. On the plus side, the portabella appetizer was delicious. However, the bill was illegible, making it impossible to understand.

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Nans Pad
I love this place! I’ve been here a few times and enjoy it every time. I got the chicken Marsala and my boyfriend got the veal scaloppini. The server was so nice and worked with my substitutions, I asked for the Marsala to be served over angel hair pasta. Im not too sure but I think you get a bowl of penne with marinara. They give you such a huge serving too! I had enough to take home.

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John Doerrer
Favorite spot of Oakley Ave restaurants. In operation since the 30s.

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Tim Southwell
We loved the food and wine. Worst service I have had in years. The beginning was great but as night progressed they were much more concerned about setting up for tomorrow than taking care of us. We spent $520 and wish we hadn’t. Owner was more worried about tomorrow than today. Go somewhere else!!!

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Sheila Dohrmann
What a great place!! The food and service were outstanding!! Eyes rolling back delicious from beginng to end.Our waitress Nina was very attentive and pleasant. Definitely a new go to!!

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Kathy Revenaugh
It was extremely good food! We met family there who were all in town for my daughter’s run in the Chicago Marathon. The spaghetti dish she had was perfect for a dinner the night before the race!

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