Bruna's Ristorante

Bruna's Ristorante is located at 2424 S Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL. This location is in the Pilsen neighborhood. This business specializes in Italian Restaurants and has 2 review(s) with a star rating of 4.5.

Know Before You Go: There are only 15 tables or so, so if it's a busy night waiting is likely

Parking: The side streets can be tricky as they are residential and zone stickers are required, but meters line both sides of Cermak just north and Western just west.

Set in a "quiet" Southwest Side locale, this circa-1933 "landmark" ladles "large portions" of "traditional" Italian fare "made the way it should be made"; the "tiny" "old-school" digs are "nothing to look at", but tabs are moderate and "you're treated like family", so it's "still a great haunt", especially when you need a "comfort-food blanket."

In an area overflowing with Italian restaurants --- a district often called The Heart of Italy --- Bruna's stands out for its longevity and its loyal customers. Its red-sauce Italian menu has a certain charm, too, as does the authentic vibe. Call it a neighborhood thing, but you'll either fall in love with the place or you'll figure it's not worth the trip. One dish that’s not to be missed is...

In Short
The challenging, narrow side streets in this micro-neighborhood lend an old-country authenticity rarely found downtown. A pair of cramped tables are perfect for lunch in the...

Bruna's is the 3rd oldest Italian restaurant in the city of Chicago and 8th oldest overall. Bruna's was opened by Bruna Cani in 1933, the year prohibition was repealed. Bruna was known as "Bella Bruna" and generously cooked for her patrons as well as danced on the bar in between cooking while her patrons sang.Her 93 year old daughter can frequently be seen sitting outside on the bench on...