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Welcome to Fratello’s Italian Kitchen Bar
Fratello’s Italian Kitchen & Bar in San Clemente, CA offers a diverse menu of Italian cuisine, including appetizers like garlic fries and mozzarella sticks, hearty soups and salads, and a variety of pasta dishes such as meat sauce and pomodoro. The restaurant prides itself on its family-operated ambiance, exceptional service, and delicious homemade meals. Customers rave about the quality of the food, with highlights including the Shrimp Parmigiana and the Chicken Parmigiana. The friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, and mouthwatering dishes make Fratello’s a must-visit spot for Italian food lovers seeking an authentic dining experience.
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About
Fratello’s Italian Kitchen Bar
Welcome to Fratello’s Italian Kitchen & Bar, where you can indulge in a delectable array of Italian cuisine in a welcoming and family-operated atmosphere. Located in San Clemente, CA, this restaurant offers a delightful mix of soups, salads, pasta dishes, and appetizers that will leave your taste buds craving more.
One standout feature of Fratello’s is their extensive pasta menu, featuring classics like Alfredo cream, clam sauce, marinara, and pesto. Each dish is expertly prepared with quality ingredients and flavorful sauces that will transport you straight to Italy.
If you’re a seafood lover, don’t miss out on their Fresh Calamari and Fresh Clams appetizers, sautéed in a garlic wine sauce that is simply divine. The Shrimp Parmigiana served over Linguine is also a top pick among customers, delivering a satisfying combination of flavors and textures.
For a lighter option, the Antipasto and Caesar Salad are both fresh and delicious choices that perfectly complement any main course. And if you’re in the mood for something a little heartier, the Chicken Rustica salad is a must-try.
Customer reviews rave about the friendly staff, charming ambiance, and mouth-watering dishes at Fratello’s. Whether you’re dining in or taking out, you can expect first-class service and top-notch food that will have you coming back for more.
So, if you’re in the mood for authentic Italian cuisine served with a side of hospitality, look no further than Fratello’s Italian Kitchen & Bar. Buon appetito!
People talk
Our Guestbook
“ Very good service and food in a family operated restaurant. The Shrimp Parmigiana served over Linguine was a good choice. Their menu is quite extensive with all the favorites. ”
“ The food is first class and the staff is terrific we usually take out but we have dined in as well and the ambiance is charming I highly recommend Chicken parmigiana mouth watering enjoy ”
“ Upon entering (through the back) bar area, on New Years day mind you along with my husband and 6 year old we are welcomed immediately by staff who all felt like family. We were seated in a booth on the other side of the restaurant part (the space is very large and nice) and automatically given menus and crayons for my daughter. Our waitress and staff were so friendly it made our night! Warm bread and butter is offered and drinks were served promptly. We ordered calamari , a small chicken Alfredo pizza and meat balls with angel hair. The flavors were spot on and soooo tasty! Everything was fresh and seasoned to perfection. We noticed a lot of people taking pizzas home and will definitely be back to try more pizzas and pastas. We wanted to thank the kitchen especially for the hot sauce we requested and without hesitation brought to the table. We really appreciated every part of coming here and definitely will be back. ”
“ Great food! Amazing food! I came in a bit later in the day and they were cleaning up but when they noticed me the service was friendly. They made me a fresh minestrone (I did not know they ran out)! That is dedication on the chefs part! Great place! Casual dress code and clean bathroom. ”
“ Listen here . I'm from Staten Island NY and no Italian food in Cali could ever compare to NY but THIS PLACE , this place is not only phenomenal but the vodka sauce was out of this world . My grandmother would rise out of her grave for this vodka sauce and THANK the good lord this was brought to California! Not only is this place spectacular but you can tell it's family owned and the staff care and are super kind . Page the waitress was fantastic, next time you visit this place, ask for her ! 10/10 experience all around the board ! ”
“ We were seated near the back of the restaurant and given some bread and a vase of water. After a bit of time we had not seen a waiter and my husband got up to politely find someone to take our order. Micheal came over to our table and very apologetic. He took care of us the rest of the evening. Food is amazing and so delicious. Also very inexpensive for the quality of food. ”
“ Fiancé & I chose this restaurant as our rehearsal dinner venue due to the easy banquet and catering menu and finally had our first meal here. We love Italian food and really enjoyed eating at this restaurant. Beautiful intimate vibes, great service, seated right away on a busy night. The fried calamari and fresh baked focaccia bread were our appetizers and they were so delicious and comforting on a windy cold night. We had Alfredo pasta and marinera pasta because those are similar dishes from the banquet menu and were pleased with the big hearty and fresh portions, definitely had leftovers. We also got a decadent tiramisu too! Perfect tasting not too sweet! Highly recommend coming back here & looking forward to my rehearsal dinner here!! ”
“ You can never go wrong with any dishes here, every dish I ordered or my coworker's dishes was always delicious and superb. Our waitress Annie is wonderful and always checking our table, and drinks filling up. Since my work is just a couple of buildings away, it's a staple for our office to head over for lunch at least one or twice a month. I was first introduced to the butternut squash raviolis back in 2019 and just fell in love with the restaurant. (I believe it's a seasonal dish in the fall) the best butternut squash ravioli I ever tasted. Looking forward for that dish in the fall of this year. (Please don't discontinue it, I freaking love it!) Now for the ambiance, we came during lunch and I don't think I ever been here for dinner but that will change after this week. Lunch on Wednesday, March 15, wasn't too crowd, we came as a party of 6 and services was great. Upon ordering our dishes, basket of bread and butter came out in the meantime while our food was being cooked. With a baskets of breads and just catching up on conversations, I'll say our food came out in a timely manner. We weren't in a rush, plus we haven't seen each other for a while and let me tell you, when the dishes came out it was hot and look at my dish. (I got the shrimp scampi, lunch meal) and those shrimps HUGE!! Juicy and not over cooked. Honestly, that might be my second favorite dish now. ”
