Brunello Trattoria Restaurant & Bar

My husband and I decided to have our anniversary dinner at this restaurant. The atmosphere was cozy and pleasant. The service was excellent. Our waiter was very attentive and when there was a mistake in my entree, he apologized and was happy to correct the error. Our Caesar salad was delicious as were our entrees. We will definitely return and sample some of the other entrees on the menu.

We go for the live music, Russell Norkevich plays there regularly. The food and drinks make it even better. Shrimp parmigiana and chicken francaise are favorites.

I came here for Valentine’s Day and was extremely dissatisfied with the service. We walked in and there was a line of people waiting and one person said they hadn’t seen the host in 30 minutes. Right then and there we should’ve walked out but we decided to wait. Finally the owner of the restaurant sits us at a table. We waited patiently for 20 minutes until someone came around to take our drink order. By the time the drinks came out it had been close to an hour we were waiting. There was one server taking the orders of all the tables so the owner came out to help and take more orders. She took ours and we ordered everything together including the appetizer because we knew it was going to take a long time to come out. The owner came back around about 2-3 times to ask us what we ordered not remembering even though she wrote it down. After we had been there sitting for almost 2 hours, we had no food yet, only our drinks were served so we decided to let someone know that we were leaving. This place is extremely disorganized and I do not recommend especially on a holiday like Valentine’s Day.

Amazing food, very nice atmosphere.

This was my first time here, some of the people in my group have been here many times before and highly recommended it. This restaurant does catering and can do parties like mine.
I can see why this restaurant was chosen. We were a group of 10 people celebrating a Christmas Party. We had a reservation and were seated immediately.
The dining room itself was lovely. It was decorated beautifully with Christmas decorations, a large Christmas Tree in the corner. They have a mantle over the fireplace that was lit up and decorated with Christmas lights.
What made this room extra special was the gigantic fireplace that had a roaring fire going as we sat and enjoyed our food and each other’s company.
The setting was traditional and on each wall was framed pictures. I kind of felt like I was in a Southern home. In a separate room was a nice size bar with flatscreen TV’s.
We started off with cocktails and appetizers. The dishes that were chosen:
MUSSELS ALA VINO- I got them in a marinara sauce with garlic crostini for dipping. The mussels were delicious.
CALAMARI FRUTTI- fried calamari with capers, black olives, sun dried tomatoes, and caramelized onions.
Along with TRADITIONAL FRIED CALAMARI-with MARINARA. Both Calamari’ dishes were delicious.
MOZZARELLA EN CAROZZA-
Served with marinara sauce. These were crunchy and the middle oozed with fresh melted mozzarella.
LITTLE NECK CLAMS AND SAUSAGE- Lemon, garlic, herbs, crostini. These clams were sweet and smokey from the sausage.
WINGS- (Medium Heat) the wings were crispy and flavorful.
For my entree I chose their Special. STUFFED FLOUNDER WITH CRABMEAT-It was light and tasty. It also came with a vegetable risotto, which was really delicious.
Other dishes that were chosen were PORK OSSO BUCCO-Vegetable risotto, and pan gravy
POLLO PARMIGIANA-Boneless breast of chicken breaded with marinara and melted mozzarella
POLLO MILANESE-Boneless breast of chicken pan-fried topped with arugula, onions, tomato, balsamic vinaigrette
SALMON-Pan-roasted salmon with pesto sauce, seasonal vegetable saute, roasted potatoes
GAMBERI SCAMPI-Jumbo shrimp, lemon, garlic, herbs, over spaghetti
PENNE VODKA-Peas, prosciutto, a touch of cream, tomato, and a splash of vodka.
We then went on to desserts.
TIRAMISU, LEMON SORBET, TARTUFO, ICE CREAM SUNDAE, RED VELVET CAKE.
Everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed their dinner and their desserts. It was a very relaxing and peaceful evening. Our server was wonderful and very attentive. Even the owner came over and checked on us. I would definitely return and try some other dishes.

Brunello Trattoria Restaurant & Bar, located at 300 Old Croton Rd in Flemington, New Jersey, is a family-run establishment specializing in traditional southern Italian cuisine. The restaurant offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, featuring indoor dining by a fireplace and wood-burning oven, as well as an outdoor patio for al fresco dining. A full-service bar complements the dining experience, and live music is featured on Friday nights. 

The menu boasts a variety of homemade dishes, including classic pasta selections like Penne Vodka and Rigatoni Bolognese, as well as seafood options such as Linguini Vongole and Grilled Scottish Salmon. Meat lovers can enjoy offerings like Grilled Beef Tenderloin and Roasted Rack of Lamb. The restaurant also provides gluten-free options and accommodates private events in their dedicated dining space. 

excellent service and accommodating chefs. the “excellent service,” live music, and accommodating chefs, making it a delightful spot for savoring traditional dishes. 

If you’re a local and looking for a new bar to go to this is it! The prices are Great for how good the food is and that’s me being honest there. The bartender Jim , is the guy to see. I’ve had the best margarita/s I’ve had in my life… and that speaks!!!! . The dining serves are so compassionate about what they do and it’s just a very homey environment.! Come on down and see MR. Jim for a great time good drinks and lots of laughs.

excellent and quick service, Delicious food and a great atmosphere !! The owner is very nice and attentive to every customer making sure they are having a good time while eating the delicious food.

Excellent service and food. Prices are very reasonable and the menu has many, many choices. Plus they have Chef specials from which to choose. The restaurant was very quiet on the Saturday evening we dined there. I had a delicious pork tenderloin and my wife had chicken parmigiana over linguini. We will be making plans to return in the next few weeks.

Awesome food, the owner greeted us and that was so nice. Our waitress Taylor was absolutely amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very nice for lunch. Good service and accommodating. Asked for slight change to my order and they were nice to make the change (with slight cost increase). Ate inside but they also have outdoor space. The other 1/2 of the restaurant is pizza ? restaurant that is more low key and kid friendly.

Parking: Part of a strip mall so plenty of free parking.

Wheelchair accessibility: One floor easy in and also has outdoor space that is accessible

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Great carpaccio . Sadly very poor service. The greeter had to become our waitress. Tried hard but needs more training
Did not know the menu . Took 15 minutes to get our drink order.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 2

Taylor our server was attentive and personable. The food was very fresh and delicious. The chef was able to accommodate a substitution for one of our dishes. The biggest challenge was trying to have a conversation over the unnecessarily loud guitarist/singer that was performing. We had to speak to each other at the top of our voices. If the management's intentions were to hurry us along, they succeeded. We would return but not on an evening with live entertainment.

Delicious food. We had the special Shrimp and Scallop Scampi over linguine and the Pollo Parmigiana with vegetables and potatoes. Both were cooked well and tasty. Made with fresh ingredients. Potatoes were like steak fries, and should be eaten quickly as they did dry out. Also, salt and pepper were welcomed on the potatoes and vegetables. There was also a live singer that sang classic easy listening hits. It was a nice ambiance and not so loud as to interrupt our conversation. Overall an excellent experience with good food.

Really enjoy eating here. More people need to discover it . Not a steakhouse but well prepared chicken and veal dishes and appetizers. If you like Italian dishes and friendly owner & staff, give this a try. Short distance off Rt 12. Allows substitutions. Full bar. Open on Mondays!!