Fratellino's Italian Restaurant – Italian
This lively neighborhood gem hums with the warmth of a family kitchen, where the comforting aroma of simmering minestrone and golden, cheese-topped garlic bread invites guests to settle in and stay a while. Crispy calamari fritti and bubbling mozzarella sticks share the table with inventive eggplant sliders, creating a vibrant spread of Italian-American soul food designed for spirited sharing. Every plate captures the essence of traditional hospitality, turning a simple meal into a soulful gathering centered around timeless flavors and genuine connection.
600 South Brea Boulevard, Brea CA 92821 https://fratellinos.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its perfectly seasoned menu and welcoming neighborhood feel, guests frequently praise the standout dishes include expertly prepared main courses and flavorful appetizers. Reviewers highlight the professional and accommodating staff who ensure a pleasant dining environment, often recommending a reservation to
Menu
Appetizers
- Minestrone Soup - Small - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Minestrone Soup - Large - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread - $2.85 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread with Cheese - $6.85 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Mushrooms - $13: Olive oil, butter, spices, wine, and garlic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks (8) - $9.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders (6) - $12.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Sliders - $11.5: 6 slices with cheese and marinara Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fritti - $14.5: Lightly floured calamari crispy-fried, served with lemon wedge and marinara sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Small Garden Salad - $5.5: Iceberg lettuce, provolone cheese, pepperoni, black olives, tomato, carrots, pepperoncini, and croutons Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Garden Salad - $9.5: Iceberg lettuce, provolone cheese, pepperoni, black olives, tomato, carrots, pepperoncini, and croutons Available at: dinner, lunch
- Antipasto - Medium - $12: Iceberg lettuce, cotto salami, mortadella, provolone cheese, pepperoni, black olives, tomato, carrots, onions, pepperoncini, and croutons Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $9.5: Chopped romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Salad - $13.95: Sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper, olive oil, and sweet balsamic glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Margherita Pizza (Small) - $16: Olive oil, tomato, fresh basil, and garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Pizza (Small) - $17: BBQ sauce, chicken, onion, and cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fratellino’s Vegetarian Pizza (Small) - $17: Mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, fresh tomato, and onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fratellino’s Deluxe Pizza (Small) - $18.5: Pepperoni, sausage, meatball, mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, and onions Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- All Meat Pizza (Small) - $18.5: Canadian style bacon, sausage, meatball, pepperoni and bacon bits Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Only Pizza (Small) - $12.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Classic Italian Torpedo (7") - $9.95: Cotto salami, mortadella, provolone cheese, lettuce, pepperoncini, mayo, and house Italian dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Sandwich (7") - $9.95: Provolone cheese, lettuce, artichoke hearts, red onions, tomato, pepperoncini, mayo, and dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Sandwich (7") - $10.25: Beef or Chicken meatballs with cheese and/or bell peppers by request Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Sandwich (7") - $10.25: With cheese and/or bell peppers by request Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Sandwich (7") - $10.5: Hickory-smoked turkey breast, cheddar cheese, lettuce, mustard, dressing, pickles, and pepperoncini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Turkey Francisco Style (7") - $11.5: Hickory-smoked turkey breast, provolone, crushed red pepper, tomato, red onions, lettuce, pepperoncini, dressing, and mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich (7") - $12.5: Breaded breast of chicken oven-baked with cheese and marinara sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Parmigiana Entree - $20.5: Breaded breast of chicken baked with cheese, served with spaghetti and marinara Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marsala - $23: Herbed chicken breast in Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms and alfredo over spaghetti Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Piccata - $23: Seasoned chicken breast in lemon-butter sauce with capers over angel hair Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Parmigiana - $23: Breaded veal cutlet topped with cheese, served with spaghetti and marinara Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Scampi - $21: 8 jumbo shrimp with choice of cooking style Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Casserole - $17.5: Three pork sausages in bell pepper sauce, marinara, and cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Pasta with Marinara Sauce - $15.75: Choice of spaghetti, penne, rotini, linguine, fettuccine, or angel hair Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Lasagna with Marinara - $17.75 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi - $18: Potato dumplings with Alfredo, pesto, or pink sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $17.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cheesecake - $7
- Chocolate Fudge Cake - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu - $7.5
- Cannoli - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Ice Cream (2 scoops) - $3.75: Spumoni, Cappuccino, Vanilla, Strawberry Cheesecake or Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Marco & Gianni’s Sweet Pizza (10") - $9.9: Buttered crust, topped with cinnamon sugar and chocolate chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Soft Drinks - $3.75
- Coffee - $3.75: Regular or Decaf
- Domestic Beer - $6: O’Douls, Coors Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite
- Imported Beer - $7: Moretti, Stella Artois, Newcastle, Corona, Peroni, etc. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- House Wine Glass - $6.5: White, Red, or Blush
- S. Pellegrino (16.9 oz) - $4.85 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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