Brunos in Dumfries & Galloway

A really good authentic family Italian restaurant - we absolutely loved it! This restaurant had wonderful food, we had the clam spaghetti and calamari which was excellent and then all had a pizza, amazing! We also enjoyed a delicious bottle of chianti. Good atmosphere with local people and tourists to the area and the staff were very professional and friendly, excellent service! If we were ever back in Dumfries we’d definitely go back.

Out for a family dinner Amazing food and great service again! Everyone had a clean plate They never disappoint always the same fantastic standard. Thank you 😊

Truly outstanding food portions are more than acceptable and the staff always make you feel welcome they cannot do enough for you.

The best meal we have had since covid. Service and atmosphere was great. Good menu with great choice for all taste. Thanks to the team for making it a fantastic evening.

Absolutely fabulous, my family and I have been visiting Brunos for over 20 years and it's as superb now as it was the very first time we went. Keep up your amazing work Thank you so much again and to all of your amazing staff.

We'd decided to head out for an Italian meal on a wet Thursday night in Oct. Who knew we should really have booked as we were turned away from a couple of places. Luckily Bruno's were able to fit us in (we promised to eat quickly!). I had a special starter, cod and prawns in tempura batter with a gingery dip which was delicious, and quite a large portion. The I had a seafood pizza, probably the thinnest pizza I've ever had in the UK. It too was delicious, even if I couldn't do it justice after my large starter. No room for dessert. The staff and service were great. We got a surprise when the bill arrived as we had a discount - my husband had ordered the pasts & pizza deal without knowing it. Excellent all rounder.

Ate here as a family of 5 on Saturday night as we were in Dumfries for the football after a lucky cancellation that morning. This is the best family run Italian we have been to in a while. Staff ,food & drinks were superb and good value too. I can see how this place is so popular. We will definitely return when next in Dumfries.

Not very attentive no offer of water and more importantly no offer of wine ,we had to ask.no conversation ,could of been a takeaway .

We always visit this restaurant when we meet up friends in Dumfries. We are never disappointed the food and the whole experience is wonderful but this time they excelled and went above and beyond. Gladly recommend. Linda from Liverpool

What a find!!! We had a lovely family meal here on our way through Dumfries. The waiter was super friendly and accommodating and treated us all really well, including our 6 yr old boy. The food was served quickly and it was delicious. The focaccia is amazing- totally different to what we’ve had before but very tasty! Deserts were delicious too! Would definitely recommend a visit if you’re in the area!

We recently visited whilst staying in the area. What a lovely little place Friendly and helpful staff And fantastic food. We had the pizza/pasta deal A main course and choose from either a starter or dessert for £19.95 Fantastic value I would highly recommend Brunos if you are in the area We really enjoyed it

Fantastic service from start to finish. Lovely food and great value for money! Lovely surroundings just a lovely experience for my daughters birthday 🥳 will definitely visit more often.

Nit perfect but definitely a place i would return to, excellent wine, great pizza, service was good, decor and layout could be better

A little disappointing to be honest, worked in Dumfries since 2006 and this was our first visit preferring to eat out of town and nearer Castle Douglas. The food was ok, brushetta starter was lovely and the pizza was ok. Son had the cannelloni and my wife the lemon sole special and both were ok. Main downfall was not being asked once if all was ok and the "goodnight" was an afterthought shouted out of the door. Water was brought to the table when we asked for it, came in a jug but we had to ask again for glasses.

Meal was gorgeous Staff good very attentive Wine wasn’t too bad as well Must give this restaurant a try if you go to Dumfries

Visited Brunos tonight with family and, as usual, it was just perfect. The food was excellent and the service first class. Been coming here for over 30yrs for all our special family occasions and I'm sure it just gets better and better!! 😊

Excellent all round! Food was outstanding and reasonably priced too. All staff members were very polite and very helpful. Service was very professional. Good range of menu options. Nice setting in the restaurant. Would recommend to anyone. Can’t fault this place at all!

What a fabulous place I can’t rate it highly enough, the staff were really helpful, friendly and professional they even offered to give us a lift home ! They really are a credit to the place. The food was amazing I had the steak Diane and can honestly say it was the best steak I’ve had by a country mile. Visit this lovely place it really is top drawer

Service was excellent and food was amazing I eat a lot of steaks and the one I had last night was the best one I’ve had . Highly recommend Bruno’s

Great food and service. The restaurant had a good atmosphere and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Highly recommended

Had a really nice meal tonight .filleto Rossini and steak Diane,really well cooked and presented .staff were attentive and efficient.we shall definitely be returning.many thanks.

I was pleasantly surprised by the exceptionally friendly staff and the best Spaghetti Aglio e olio I have tasted anywhere,even more happy that it wasn't on the menu but they made it especially The quality of food and service is highly commendable!

Ambience and staff very welcoming as usual. Starters - calamari and garlic bread - excellent. Mains - a very disappointing carbonara, flavourless, made with orange died cheese and very little scraps of tasteless ham . - Quattro Stagioni with no stations, a few bits of...

We had Mussels and Calamari for starters, both good, but Mussels maybe better with a little less, or no Chili! However, I very much liked the dough bread served to soak up the sauce! Mains were Sea Bass and Sole, which were both excellent. Nice...

The food was amazing and we had no faults with it and one of the best meals we had ever had out the staff were very kind and welcoming and quick service considering there was 12 of us there dessert options were just as good...

Just back from Bruno’s , we have been going there for many many years, it was my sons birthday, there was 7 of us in the party. I know times are tough right now but the price increase really has gone a bit far! To...

Excellent experience from start to finish. The service from all staff was second to none, very attentive and passionate about their work. The decor in the restaurant is authentic and clean ensuring a realistic Italian feel. However, the star of the show, the food. I...

Had a beautiful evening last weekend with friends at Bruno’s . The food and service were excellent as always . You are made to feel very welcome from the minute you enter the premises . Tonight my husband and myself had a lovely carry out...

Absolutely fantastic!!! The food, the service, the atmosphere FIRST CLASS ITALIAN RESTAURANT I will most certainly be back!!!

Staying in Dumfries with my 14 year old (tricky to find the ideal dinner for!) and booked Brunos by chance, glad we did. Superb food and service throughout, staff were all on the ball and the food really was excellent. Draught Moretti on tap as...

Had a lovely meal here with my boyfriend during our trip away. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious and the main portions were perfect which meant there was room for dessert (which I could have eaten two of because the...

Visited Bruno’s this week for a romantic meal on a trip away. Could only book a table quite late, so clearly it is a very popular restaurant- and rightly so! It is cosy and traditional inside, staff are friendly but do not pester you. There...

The service was so welcoming, and the food was incredible. The special of rigatoni and salsiccia was in incredible. Grazie!

Tonight for my birthday meal I visited Brunos for the first time in two years since the lockdown and had a really delicious meal which consisted of prawn cocktail, spaghetti carbonarra and trio of ice creams, which I really enjoyed and felt great to be...

Fabulous meal just delicious!!! And the service was excellent will definately definately be back asap

We only just managed to book. In our naivety we hadn't booked a restaurant until late in day. They found a table for us. The food was first class, especially the garlic mushrooms. The staff were friendly, helpful and wanted what was best for us. They accommodated all our requests for food. A visit to Dumfries is not a visit until you have been to Bruno's!

A real find for our evening meal during our recent visit to Dumfries. Excellent food and and service . Highly recommended

So lovely to be back at Bruno’s. Service is welcoming and polite, with covid restrictions adhered to. We had a seafood pasta and the salmon in a creamy sauce. Both were cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious, and the side salads were fresh and tasty as always. It was fruit salad and coffees to follow. A relaxing environment, even at present - can’t recommend highly enough. Be sure to book in advance.

My husband and I visited Bruno’s in 2006. We had a fantastic meal at that time. Fast forward to 2020 and now 2 children later and also a cancelled Italian holiday we decided to have a holiday near to family and friends which brought us to Dumfries!! We remembered the lovely meal we had and have to say was wonderful that 14yrs the food was just as amazing as we remembered!! The staff were all very friendly, nothing was too much trouble. All covid requirements in place and being well adhered to. The food was wonderful. We all had a variety of starters which we all enjoyed. My husband and I had the pollo alla crema the chicken was extremely succulent and the sauce was so flavoursome we both would have licked our plates had we been at home!! Our two boys had pizza and both loved it! The desserts were amazing!! My husband and son has the sticky toffee pudding which they both said was one of the best they had ever had, the sponge was very light and the toffee sauce was fantastic!! I had the tiramisu which was one of the best I have ever had and that is saying something as have eaten in many Italian restaurants and been to Italy where had it. Was so light. Just enough cream but not too much and enough liquoer that you could taste it but did not drown the sponge!! Highly recommend

What can I say, excellent service, excellent food, baby calzone was a delight pate so tasty, pollo Diane never tasted anything like it, hubbys steak, like a hot knife through butter, and the tiramisu was out of this world, we’ve been travelling for a few days and finally had a real coffee, best meal we’ve had in a very long time

Good to see restaurants in business again. Went to Bruno’s on their post lockdown opening night and was delighted to have done so. Don’t be put off by the slightly tired looking interior because the atmosphere is good and the food is excellent. They do a starter/pasta or pasta/pud menu for only £14.50 which is extraordinary value. My pizza base was properly crisp and the texture of their pannacotta perfect (if you love pannacotta you will know what I mean). Final treat of the evening was a delicious Italian sauvignon called Vette di San Leonardo 2018 (combining the sophistication of Sancerre and the exuberance of Marlborough according to Google). Highly recommended...

Had a meal here on the opening night post lockdown. Prepared for a few teething issues but there were none. The staff were as professional as ever and have got all safety measures in place. Food was as superb as always. Well done boys, see you soon.

Attentive staff who couldn't do enough to make your time there very pleasant. Extensive menu. Reasonably priced but still provided higher quality Italian cuisine. Caters to all. A lovely evening

My friend and I enjoyed a fantastic meal on Monday. It was our first visit but certainly not our last. The meal was expertly cooked and professionally served.

Family run Italian restaurant. We were staying nearby and wanted something other than a chain and this really delivered. Good quality home cooked food, nice atmosphere and good service. We had the 2 courses pasta/pizza menu and it was very reasonable and tasty.

We had a meal in this lovely wee place last night. Staff are just delightful from the minute you walk in the door. Food was delicious and portions were huge! Tiramisu was out of this world. Absolutely recommend to anyone visiting this great town.

To sum it up best restaurant we have ever been to A warm friendly family business that has moved with the times without losing its original charm Food always excellent and staff 1st class

Our friends took us here for a meal,it was really nice a lovely family run restaurant ,food was delicious

Visited Brunos recently, after a gap of twelve years Atmosphere , staff, food, all very good , however, as before, everything is about 25% more expensive than it should be.

Fantastic restaurant, reasonably priced delicious food , excellent service . Great menu , cosy atmosphere

Busy Thursday evening, However service excellent! Menu great, good value for money, really lovely atmosphere, staff really friendly, will definitely recommend

Busy - Wednesday evening - and very pleasant restaurant.Good for family, couples and business acquaintances.Food - mushrooms and a pate starter, pizza and a pasta main plus lovely desserts - was fresh, tasty and filling. Coffee is good too - all for £22 pp.Decor is a bit dated - could do with a makeover.

We were recommended to eat at Bruno’s by the hotelier. We found a very busy, very friendly and very delicious Italian restaurant on a Sunday night. Food was fresh, hot and really tasty.

We went to Bruno's for an evening meal with my friends . The food is of excellent quality and the portions are very generous. Staff were friendly and helpful. I recommend you try this place

We have visited this place a long time ago and not much has changed,it is a little dated but the food is still very good very Italian,the service on the night was friendly and very helpful but a little erratic,we were not in hurry so it didn't really matter I would definitely dine here again!

Came in thinking 2 courses... but had 3! Made sense money wise 🙈 great portions, hot tasty veg and steaks. The steam Diane in particular and and scrumptious desert

I have been coming here with friends 3 or 4 times a year for several years and always enjoyed the experience. Sadly my visit on Tuesday was disappointing - the Pizza Napoletana arrived with 1 olive, 3 bits of anchovy on top of what I suspect may have been a reheated Pizza Margareta. It lacked flavour, the temperature wasn't consistent (cool crust) and the base was soggy. I ate it because I was hungry and waiting for a replacement would have put me out of synch with my fellow diners, but did report my disappointment to the waiter who said he would relay my concerns to the kitchen. No apology or response of any kind from the kitchen, which would have helped restore my confidence. You can do better, Bruno's - you usually do.

A lovely small Italian restaurant in a suburban street in Dumfries. Beautiful Italian food Italian cold meat starter and lemon sole were wonderful. A particularly helpful waiter navigated my dairy free requirements My wife enjoyed her homemade pate and crab linguini. A real find...

Menu as expected, we went for the good value option of two courses for £14.95. Very friendly staff and good service.

First time here for years and i wasn't disappointed.From the moment we walked in we were made very welcome.The staff were all lovely and friendly,they certainly look after you.The restaurant is beautiful and lots of space.The service was 100% as was the food.Everyone one enjoyed the food and commented on how lovely it was.Would highly recommend this place and will definitely be returning.

What a discovery! This was our first visit and will certainly not be the last.

Brunos is a favourite of ours and never disappoints.The food is always great and the staff are so attentive and friendly. It is hard to steer away from favourite menu choices but everything they serve is home made and delicious. Highly recommend a visit.

Visited recently on a trip to Dumfries and tried the dinner menu, which was excellent. Beautiful thin base pizzas, not at all greasy and loaded with vegetables. Great starters too, particularly the garlic mushrooms which were considerably better than those we've tried at other Italian restaurants over the years. Friendly staff, reasonable prices and on street parking on the road outside all added to the all round good vibes. Worth a visit.

Goed eten, voldoende keus, schappelijke prijs. Parkeren in de straat is lastig, dus het kan zijn dat je om de hoek moet parkeren. Wij zijn op een woensdagavond geweest en toen was de zaak al helemaal vol. Wij hadden niet gereserveerd en hebben ca 20 minuutjes gewacht bij de bar. Prima te doen.

Ristorante elegante piuttosto piccolino, non molti posti a sedere. Menù classico italiano con antipasti (salumi misti italiani ad esempio), primi classici (lasagne, carbonara, amatriciana etc..) e qualche secondo di pesce e di carne. Anche dolci ma per lo più frutta e gelati, di veri desserts trovo solo un tiramisù ed una torta al cioccolato. Noi prendiamo le pizze, ovviamente solite pizze inventate dagli stranieri: 4 formaggi con pomodoro, pizza con ananas etc. Optiamo per tre margherite e devo dire che nonostante il mio scetticismo L impasto e pomodoro / mozzarella sono molto buoni e freschi. La crosta immangiabile, secca , si sbriciola solo a guardarla. Personale super gentile, ci hanno chiesto da dove venissimo etc. Tutti attenti e col sorriso sulla bocca. I prezzi probabilmente per la Scozia sono giusti ma per mangiar tre pizze Margherita e due bottiglie di acqua da mezzo litro 41 euro......vedete voi

Dine out at Bruno's every other month. Latest visit we asked for a meal that was on the special several months earlier. No problem in supplying this for us (thanks Chris) and it was fantastic. Food is always excellent and the staff are exceptionally good at their jobs and provide a very friendly relaxed atmosphere. If you are in Dumfries and looking for a quality meal with quality service, believe me, this is the place to go. What else can I say. Bellissimo.

This is fast becoming my go to restaurant. I'm a bit of a foodie and just love this place.

Consistently great food, friendly and efficient front of house and pleasant ambience. Best Tiramisu outside Italy!! Leaves the rest of Dumfries restaurants trailing in its wake.

We were looking for somewhere to eat one evening so my son phoned Bruno's to book. They were very busy, but managed to squeeze us in and were very friendly on the phone.

Spent a lovely Friday evening here for a birthday treat.

Great menu with plenty choice. Food was delicious. Very generous portions. Staff very attentive and friendly.

To begin with the staff were incredibly attentive and honestly the best customer service I've ever received and they were so kind too. The food was phenomenal and very reasonably priced. The 2 course for £14.95 was perfect for us. I think the sticky toffee pudding could again be the best I've ever had.

This restaurant is slightly out of the town centre but is very worth the effort and you can easily walk to get there

This is a nice restaurant. The décor is lovely, the staff are attentive and the food is good. We enjoyed a pre dinner G&T; in the bar area. There is a pre-theatre type of menu as well as an a la carte so there is a lot of choice.

Hands down the best meal I’ve ever had. Very attentive & knowledgeable waiter. Very fair prices considering the quality of the food. Will definitely be back.

Be there with a colleague for just a quick dinner and to pints each.

looked at reviews and thought it looked a good place to eat.

Another excellent meal at Brunos , Chris Nick and staff as always welcoming and make it a relaxing evening with usual standard of excellent food, always have time for the customer/s. Steaks done to perfection , and menu still has a variety of lovely choices ,difficult part is choosing! Still have no hesitation in recommending it to others. We as always will return.

Apparently, this restaurant was the first Italian restaurant in the south of Scotland - or so we were told. It is excellent, from the moment we walked through the door we were hooked. A drink in the bar while you peruse the menu and then escorted into the main area. Beautifully linened tables, comfortable booths, and smiling faces from all the staff. Service could not be faulted and the food was wonderful. We enjoyed our meal so much we booked for our last night in Dumfries as well - and we only stayed 3 nights! Highly recommended for all aspects of the dining experience: service, food, ambience. However, do BOOK ...we were fortunate on the first night and only just managed to grab a slot for our last.

Incredibly friendly staff who really want to make sure you have a wonderful meal. Brilliant choice of wine and liqueurs. Menu is very varied and the specials are tasty. Now, the steak, you can cut it with a butter knife!

Enjoyed a lovely anniversary meal with my husband last Saturday at Bruno’s . It’s been a while since we have eaten here , certainly will not leave it as long again . My husband had steak Rossini which he said was gorgeous . I had the evening special lemon sole which was delicious. We had a very tasty bottle of wine which complimented the meal . The service was excellent . A lovely evening Thanku x

Fitted us in without booking on a Saturday evening (early). Had the set 3 course menu it was great, the mini calzone starter was exceptional. Staff very attentive without being a nuisance.

Whilst staying in Dumfries for a few days, myself and my boyfriend decided to book into Bruno’s for dinner after reading some really good reviews. We were not disappointed at all!! We had these amazing little dough balls to begin with with homemade garlic mayo, they were fab. I had the margarita pizza and my boyfriend had the spaghetti carbonara and we both agreed that it was some of the best Italian food that we have ate outside our Italy, and in the case of my pizza it was actually better than some of the pizza that I have had in Italy!

We had a family meal here on 25th to celebrate my husbands 60th Birthday. It was excellent. We all had staters, mains from steak to pasta, and sweets. Not one complaint from one of us. The food was of a really high quality. The waiters were very friendly & helpful. I had forgotten how good this restaurant is. It’s a long standing Dumfries Italian restaurant, and you can tell why. Even on a Monday night it was fairly busy. I won’t leave it so long till I visit again. Thank you Bruno’s. You made my husbands birthday special.

We had a fairly large gathering with family & friends at Bruno's on Saturday 9th March 2019. Everything was going really well until my son was served his dessert where he found a long, curly dark coloured hair. The female waitress made a half hearted apology then took the dessert away. There was no offer made to take a percentage off my sons bill or any other goodwill gesture to him, such as a 20% voucher off for next visit. I would therefore not recommend this restaurant to any of my family or friends, which to me is a real pity as it appears to be a really good restaurant & all it would have taken was a simple gesture!

Brunos is a traditional Italian restaurant. Staff are friendly and welcoming. The food is super. We had pasta dishes which were lovely. Everything is tasty and nicely presented. Then we had the fruit salad and the delicious homemade tiramisu. A lovely meal out.

Eaten there for over 30 years never had a bad meal yet. From wedding meal there 34 years ago and hospital nights out in early 80's.

We visited recently with 4 friends from the South of England and they were delighted with the level of service and food in this Restaurant. Everything was first class.

Staying over in Dumfries and came here for dinner. The service was excellent. The salty toasted bread and olives a delight to nibble while we chose our food - both pasta and pork dishes were lovely as was the tiramisu. Looking forward to a return visit shortly. The only negative feedback is the overwhelming disinfectant smell as you enter the restaurant but you are soon past that.

Visited with my husband and we both had pork dishes, one in cream, the other came with chips and saute potatoes, a lovely assortment of fresh veg, broccoli, cauliflower cheese, green beans and carrots. The desserts were delicious, ihD Tiramisu and my hubby the panacotta. All in all a great night

We eat here on a regular basis and family are all regulars too. Lovely cosy atmosphere and the chaps who run it couldn't be nicer. Food always fresh and portion size is fab. Pizza and pasta supper menu runs all night too which is great value for money. Always busy so need to pre book your table. Nice little bar to sit in before and/or after meal.

We are from Chichester West Sussex and in Dumfries on for our Christmas holiday. We wanted somewhere to go to eat and decided to choose from restaurants recommended on TripAdvisor. The second restaurant on the list was Brunos. I love Italian cuisine so the decision was an easy one.

Myself and my family have been going to Bruno’s restaurant for the past fifty years , every time we have been the food , staff and general atmosphere of the place have been excellent

Been here a few times over the last few years & it’s always lovely. A nice welcome from the friendly staff, food is always amazing & it’s a very nice atmosphere & setting, will definitely be back.

Wow what a fantastic evening! Aperol Spritz in the Bar while we waited for our table followed by delicious food. We’ll most definitely be back!

Came here again for a meal with hubby and the inlaws.Another gorgeous meal.I had the tornado Rossini cooked medium with sautéed potatoes and veg.Was unreal totally the best steak ever.Just melted in your mouth.Followed by tiramisu.Was delicious.All our meals were perfect.100%would recommend this lovely restaurant

Went with my cousin and family and we were greeted warmly by the waiter who apparently had been there many years. Chose to have the 2. Purse option and both courses were delicious. The service was excellent and the ambience was also fine. Parking was a bit of an issue.

Went to Brunos for my birthday meal last week and as always never dissappointed. my most favourite place to eat in Dumfries and galloway. food, service and atmosphere excellent. fried lemon sole is fantastic

Had a lovely evening at Bruno's, complete with delicious thin-base pizza and a lovely red wine. Friendly staff and the bonus of a booth seat made it the perfect evening.

was dying to try here as seen the reviews and also very recommended by friends and neighbours. husband enjoyed his main course of chicken in a sauce but i am afraid i was underwhelmed with my lasagne.i felt that it was quite average and have had better at chain type restaurants. i am so disappointed because i expected to be making this restaurant a regular place to eat. my husband on the other hand had no complaints but he did agree with my opinion after tasting my lasagne. the staff were brilliant tho.