Fratellino's Italian Restaurant

Plenty of parking as usual and we joined the waitlist on yelp before arriving. We waited about 10 mins as they were busy around 7pm Friday night. They were friendly and helpful!We wanted something different this time so I ordered the manicotti with meat sauce and my bf ordered the baked gnocchi without changing anything. The manicotti was stuffed with ricotta cheese, topped with their amazing meat sauce and really gooey cheese. It was perfect! This was the first time my bf tried gnocchi and he loved it. The only thing he would change, is that he would add cheese. He was jealous of mine and I had to share. They have the option to add ricotta to any dish for $2 so we may do that next time. For dessert, I listened to myself (prev review) and went with the mini cannoli as my bf upgraded to the full meal with icecream. I love desserts and at first I regretted going small, but once I was done it was just the right size for me. Their black iced tea is pretty good. It is not machine one. Their ambiance is so warm and welcoming that it is suitable for all sorts of occasions from date night, friends night out, family gatherings or group meals.

What a delightful place - such excellent service and delicious, delectable, amazing dishes.We thoroughly enjoyed every morsel of our ravioli, spaghetti, meatball casserole and all of the trimmings.We enjoyed a house red and polished off with a yummy spumoni!!Oh and how could I forget their perfect garlic bread!! They also provide carrot sticks with pepperocinis with ranch dressing, complimentary!!!It's a delightful ambience with an Italian feel with friendly folks throughout!!

Disappointed! I've got 20 "check ins" here so I certainly have a voice here. Been here more than that. Today our bill changed the tip suggestions from when we were presented the bill to when we paid the bill. Tip initially was based on the food which is correct. Once we got the final bill the tip suggestion included the tax price which is more. This is BS and misleading. I told the manager who was great and understanding. He said they would look into the issue with the POS system. Having said that the food was ok this time but the service from Marco was terrific as always. Of course we tipped him appropriately as this wasn't his fault. Meatball was good as well as the cheese ravioli with pink sauce. The lasagna combo was ok as I didn't like the jest slopped on my plate instead of a nice square cut. This was because I got a combo with fettuccine Alfredo. The lasagna usually comes in a baking dish. The Alfredo wasn't that flavorful either. The cappuccino ice cream is delicious as always!

We have been here once before and really enjoyed it. Everyone's food looked great and everyone loved the taste of their food! Little things - we never got appetizer plates, so everyone was eating bread and calamari on their placemats. I also had tons of empty plates on the table and no one offering to pick them up, even when they came to refill water (after I had to ask twice). I'll still come back to this place though because the food was really good.

Brought my mom to have a nice lunch here and she loved it. It's a very cozy and warm ambiance. They offer daily lunch specials . We enjoyed a antipasto that was surprisingly light and I think they make their own dressings. The ravioli was delicious , the meat sauce was very balanced and not heavy . Will return again for a nice dinner with the family .

Delicious food. I had the Chicken Marsala. It was so good! For dessert I had theirCannoli, and I loved it. Their service was excellent.

Always the best service by Blake thank you so much for bringing our food out quickly being the only server that was working the lunch shift. The lasagna was amazing thank you so much for always giving the best service and such a delicious meal!Have a beautiful day :)Aloha

Fratellino's Italian Restaurant was in Fullerton for 10 years before they relocated their business to Brea. They are well-known for their take-out Party Trays. I've passed this restaurant many times in the 15 years I've lived in Brea. It was our first time dining here. It's very quaint and they do have an outdoor patio area. We went on a Wednesday night and it wasn't that busy. They had the Dodgers game on the tvs, not something you would expect at a nice Italian restaurant. It was obvious that the staff were watching the game. The hand painted Italian countryside murals are a nice touch. Their complimentary appetizer is carrots, pepperoncini peppers and ranch. Not a favorite for the table. Typically for most Italian restaurants, they give fresh bread with roasted garlic or olive oil. The Garlic Bread, which comes with certain meals, was tasty. We tried:(For all pasta, they were perfectly al dente)Alfredo with angel hair pasta, bacon, and chicken - very creamy. Bacon could have crispier.Angel Hair with creamy pesto and shrimp - not as creamy. Seemed more like pesto than creamy pesto. Needed more flavor.Chicken Parmigiana - the marinara sauce didn't have any hint of basil. Needed more flavor.Beef lasagna and Fettuccine Alfredo - lasagna wasn't in a typical square slice or even a rectangular slice, where you can see the layers. Seemed like a small portion. Clam Sauce Over Linguine - classic Italian restaurant dish. I like the chopped clams in this dish. I guess it's texture for me. It could have been a little bit more flavorful. Great customer service from Danny. For an authentic Italian restaurant, I expected more fresh, high-quality ingredients, fresh, homemade, or locally made bread and flavors more intense.

Great service! From the host, to the waiter, the service was impeccable. They treated me with respect, were kind and tentative with my dinner needs. The waiter even offered a cheaper option for the things I wanted to order. I can't rave enough about the service. 10/10The food was good. But it didn't blow my beanie off lol The food was satisfying. It filled my belly. I like that they offered complimentary bread and carrots! The carrots came with ranch dip. The carrots were fresh and ranch was homemade. I loved the ranch. The garlic bread was good too. Nice and warm! I ordered a small Caesar Salad and the shrimp Alfredo. The Caesar Salad was good. The Romain lettuce was fresh and it was tossed with just the right amount of dressing. 10/10 for the salad. The shrimp Alfredo was alright. A bit underwhelming though. The shrimp itself were great! Cooked perfectly. I loved the shrimp on it. 10/10 The Alfredo sauce for the fettuccine Alfredo was meh. It had no flavor. The Alfredo sauce didn't taste like it was made with butter or cream. Tasted more like flour. So, definitely not good on the sauce. The shrimp saved this dish. The fettuccine Alfredo by itself would be a pretty low rating. 5/10For dessert, I ordered a cannoli. Because I love cannoli! I couldn't help myself. I got one of the mini ones and it was good.

Went today for the first time with friends and tried their lasagna, spaghetti and sausage, and spinach ravioli! everything was delicious and service was timely, can't wait to come back with my family next time