Italian Restaurants in Brea, California

Brea, California is located at the foothills of North Orange County, and offers the outdoor enthusiast 15 parks, each with amenities for hiking, picnicking, biking and recreational areas to indulge in basketball, table tennis and soccer. The city also provides exciting dining options, as Brea is home to several Italian eateries.

Pane e Vino Trattoria

Serving the area since 2001, Pane e Vino Trattoria specializes in North Italian cuisine. The restaurant hosts events like cooking classes, wine dinners, happy hours and after-hours live music over drinks. Guests also enjoy a wide array of antipasti, pastas, signature pizzas and grilled dishes. Menu highlights include Pizza Margherita (thin artisan-made dough topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano and basil), Eggplant Parmigiana, Pollo Palliard (pounded chicken breast brushed with rosemary and sage, topped with arugula and shaved asiago), Grilled Lamb Racks and chicken. Patrons enjoy specialty wines with meals, and the restaurant offers an online reservation option.

Pane E Vino
240 S. Brea Blvd.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 256-7779
panevino.biz

Lascari's Grill

Established in 1970, Lascari's serves the Los Angeles and Orange County area with fresh, authentic Italian food, warm service and great ambiance. The restaurant offers a separate menu for dine-in, take-out and catering. House specialties include Potato Gnocchi (small potato dumplings served with meat or marinara sauce), Chicken Arrabiate over Penne (chicken breast in a spicy hot marinara sauce), and cheese and beef ravioli. Assorted sandwiches served with cold pasta salad are available. Guests enjoy house wines, beer, cocktails, in addition to after-dinner coffee and non-alcoholic beverages.

Lascari's Grill
1060 E. Imperial Hwy
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2900
lascarisdeli.com

Ristorante La Cucina

This restaurant serves aesthetically-presented food, which makes it a popular choice for many patrons. Lunch specials feature simmering soups, pizza, panini and traditional pastas. Guests enjoy warm stews along with dinner during winter months. House specialties include unique selection of pizzas like Chicken Curry and Avocado, Bistecca (grilled roast beef with ranch style sauce, mozzarella, onions and bell peppers) and Verdura (grilled zucchini, eggplant, mozzarella, tomato sauce, artichokes and bell peppers).

Ristorante La Cucina
Brea Marketplace
975 E. Birch St.
Brea CA 92821
(714) 529-0138
lacucinacali.com

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