Thanksgiving Catering

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Pull up a chair.First Street · Fort Myers
Paccheri pasta coated in rich tomato sauce and finished with fresh herbs

Good food.
Even better company.

Octopus with tomatoes, tender vegetables and fresh herbs on a white plate

Our Menu

A taste of Italy.A little Brooklyn.

Italian classics, generous plates, and the kind of meal that brings everyone to the table. Explore what’s cooking at Bruno’s on First Street.

  • Pasta
  • Seafood
  • Italian classics
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Bruno’s of Brooklyn, Italian Eatery
2149 First Street · Fort Myers, Florida

Follow your appetite

What are you craving?

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MEET THE FAMILY BEHIND BRUNO’S

Sicilian roots.
Brooklyn heart.
Fort Myers home.

For Cal and Genevieve Bruno, food has always been about family. Recipes passed down through generations. The joy of a full table. A welcome that makes you feel you belong.

Since opening Bruno’s in 2014, they’ve brought that spirit to Fort Myers, one meal and one memory at a time.

Discover Our Story
2014Family-owned.
Made with heart.
Cal and Genevieve Bruno, founders of Bruno’s of Brooklyn
THE HEART OF BRUNO’SCal & Genevieve

FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS

Shop the Best
of Bruno’s.

Recipes to keep.
Moments to give.

A little Italian soul, from our family to yours. Discover the book and gift cards that bring the Bruno’s experience a little closer.
THE FAMILY COLLECTION Rocco’s Son: Collection of Recipes and Stories from an Italian Family

RECIPES & FAMILY STORIES

Rocco’s Son

Bring our family traditions into your kitchen. Cherished recipes and the stories behind them, collected in one beautiful book.

A taste of our story. Yours to keep.

Shop the Book
FIRST STREET Bruno’s of Brooklyn Italian Eatery gift card with a gold gift ribbon

ITALIAN EATERY

Give a Bruno’s Evening.

Good food. Great company. A seat at our table. Give someone you love a delicious reason to make plans at Bruno’s.

Restaurant gift card. Redeem in person.

Shop Restaurant Gift Card
SECOND STREET Bruno’s of Brooklyn Italian Eatery and Market gift card surrounded by Italian specialties

ITALIAN EATERY & MARKET

A Little Italy to Give.

For the person who loves all things Italian. Let them discover delicious specialties and market favorites at our Second Street location.

Valid exclusively at Second Street.

Shop Market Gift Card

Please choose the gift card for the location you intend to visit. The Second Street card is not valid at other Bruno’s locations and cannot be combined with discounts or promotions. See each product page for details.

The holiday is yours.

AI-generated illustration: the family enjoying Thanksgiving catering together at their wooden dining table, with turkey, lasagna and side dishes in neutral natural light. AI-generated illustration: the whole family preparing Thanksgiving together at a wooden table; parents chop vegetables and prepare lasagna while their daughter and relatives help with salad and herbs.

BeforeDoing it all yourself.

AfterBruno’s caters. You enjoy it
at home.

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Thanksgiving, the Bruno’s way

Be at the table.
Not stuck in
the kitchen.

There’s a seat at the table with your name on it. And a whole lot of memories waiting to be made.

Let Bruno’s take care of the cooking—from roast turkey and lasagna to meatballs and mini cannoli. You pour the wine, pull up a chair and stay for one more story.

We’ll make the meal. You make the memories.

Explore the Thanksgiving menuContact Us

CELEBRATE SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY

Private Events.Bruno’s of Brooklyn.

Your favorite people. An unforgettable Italian meal. A setting full of character, brought to life by a team that welcomes you like family. Let’s make your celebration feel truly yours.

Plan Your Celebration
Bruno’s dining room prepared for a private celebration with white linens, flowers and wine glasses
THE SETTINGA beautiful place
to come together.
Flowers, fine table settings and wine glasses at a Bruno’s private celebration
THE DETAILSA table set
for your moment.
Bruno’s sunlit dining room with exposed brick, large windows and beautifully set tables
THE ATMOSPHEREFull of character.
Made for memories.

What are we celebrating?

Choose your occasion. Let’s start a conversation.

Birthdays &
Milestones

Big birthdays. Beautiful anniversaries. Gather your favorite people around a memorable meal.

LET’S PLAN IT

Weddings &
Rehearsal Dinners

Celebrate your love with Italian flavor, meaningful toasts and the people closest to you.

LET’S PLAN IT

Corporate
Celebrations

Bring your team together. Thank your clients. Make your next company gathering feel personal.

LET’S PLAN IT

Christmas &
Holiday Parties

A festive table, warm hospitality and a delicious reason to celebrate the season together.

LET’S PLAN IT

Your people. Our passion.

From the first conversation to the last toast, it starts with you. Share your date, guest count and ideas. Our team will talk you through the food, the setting and the details that make it special.

Let’s Make It SpecialCall (239) 278-0211

COOKING WITH CAL

A little passion.
A lot of flavor.
Now, in your kitchen.

Pull up a chair and cook along with Chef Cal. Explore his TV appearances, Italian recipes and the family traditions that make Bruno’s, Bruno’s.

Watch Cooking with Cal

BEYOND THE EVERYDAY · BRUNO’S EXPERIENCES

Good company.
Extraordinary plans.

A private island escape. Extraordinary company. And memorable evenings closer to home. Discover experiences with Bruno’s that are anything but ordinary.

Complete original invitation: Friends of Bruno’s Scrub Island Takeover, private island culinary experience, June 21–27, 2027

A VERY SPECIAL INVITATION · FRIENDS OF BRUNO’S

Scrub Island
Takeover.

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Some experiences stay with you long after you return home. Escape to the British Virgin Islands with Friends of Bruno’s for a private island culinary experience in an extraordinary setting.

Scrub Island Resort, Spa & MarinaBritish Virgin Islands · Private island culinary experience
Explore This Special Escape

A special trip deserves a personal conversation. Email our team for details and how to join.

CUISINE WITH COLORS

Happy
Harvest.

Complete original Happy Harvest event flyer, Cuisine with Colors, October 26, 2026, including the painting, menu and event details

A delicious evening with a creative twist. Enjoy Italian flavors, pick up a paintbrush and take home a little autumn magic.

Caprese saladPumpkin ravioliMini cannoli
  • No painting experience needed. Canvases are pre-sketched.
  • Take home your own 11 × 14-inch “Happy Harvest” artwork.
  • Food, painting supplies and professional instruction included.
  • A complimentary glass of prosecco to start the evening.
  • Additional wine and cocktails available for purchase.

$125++ per person

Check Tickets & Waitlist

Reservations required. Check Resy for current ticket availability and notification options.

NEXT IN THE SERIES · NOVEMBER

CUISINE WITH COLORS

The Blessing
of Advent.

Complete original The Blessing of Advent event flyer, Cuisine with Colors, November 29, 2026, including the painting, menu and event details

Welcome the season with a little Italian warmth and a spark of creativity. Gather at Bruno’s for a festive evening of food, prosecco and painting, then take home a beautiful reminder of the night.

TO BEGINMixed green salad

THE MAIN EVENTBucatini pasta with shrimp, cherry tomatoes and spinach in our signature Bruno’s sauce

A SWEET FINISHAssorted house-made, freshly baked cookies

  • No painting experience necessary. All canvases are pre-sketched.
  • Take home your own 11 × 14-inch “The Blessing of Advent” artwork.
  • Food, painting supplies and professional instruction included.
  • A complimentary glass of prosecco to start the evening.
  • Additional wine and cocktails available for purchase.

$125++ per person

Reserve Your Advent Evening

Limited seating. Reservations required. View current ticket availability on Resy.

A question, a special occasion, or a little inspiration?

Talk to Our Team

FROM OUR TABLE TO YOUR HEART

A little Brooklyn.
A lot of love.

Handmade pasta. Full tables. Stories worth sharing. Discover what keeps our guests coming back to Bruno’s.

Read Our Google Reviews

Good food. Great memories.

★★★★★
“I grew up eating homemade authentic Italian food. Bruno’s is by far the next best thing. Everything was delicious and the portions were HUGE!!”
Michele A.Google review · selected excerpt
★★★★★
“Chef's counter is the best seat in the house! Watching the magic happen is amazing and helps you decide on what to eat or just order something extra.”
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★★★★★
“The ingredients are fresh and cooked to perfection! They have monthly events for the community so you should check it out.”
Paige C.Google review · selected excerpt
★★★★★
“We sat at the bar and watched chef Bruno and his crew make fresh made to order Italian pasta like it was art.”
JessGoogle review · selected excerpt
★★★★★
“I love this place. I had homemade sauce with homemade meatballs and handmade pasta from scratch, it was so good.”
Bryan F.Google review · selected excerpt
★★★★★
“This was our fourth time. I live out of town but make it a point to visit whenever I'm down here. The food is always delicious.”
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PIÙ VINO · WINE LOCKER MEMBERSHIP

Your wine.Your name.Your Bruno’s.

Some bottles deserve a place of their own. Our personalized Wine Lockers bring your private collection to Bruno’s of Brooklyn, ready to make your next dinner even more memorable. Available for annual lease, each locker offers private, climate-controlled storage and a brass plaque engraved just for you.

12

Approximately 12 bottles. One personal collection.A home for your rare vintages and favorite wines.

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Atmospheric wine still life with a glass of red wine, a crystal decanter and a cork on a dark wooden table
PIÙ VINOPrivate wine lockers
Bruno’s of Brooklyn

A more personal way to wine.

Created for our VIPs & regular guests

  • 01

    Your collection, at dinner.

    Access your private selection whenever you dine at Bruno’s. Enjoy your own aged wines with your meal and keep the bottles you love on hand for your next visit.

  • 02

    Exceptional wine. Proper care.

    A controlled environment manages both temperature and humidity, helping your wines age properly while keeping your collection stored right at the restaurant.

  • 03

    A place with your name on it.

    A personalized brass plaque on your locker door makes it unmistakably yours. Displayed in a visible area of the restaurant, it adds distinction to Bruno’s tailored VIP experience.

THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP

Your locker. Your choice.

ANNUAL LEASE FROM$1,000 / year
PRIME LOCATION$1,250 / yearAvailable while prime locations last.

In addition to the annual lease fee, all locker members commit to purchasing 12 bottles of wine from Bruno’s extensive wine list.

A SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT

A welcome from
Darioush Winery.

Every participant receives a special, limited-vintage bottle of Darioush wine, compliments of our friends at Darioush Winery.

You’ll also receive special invitations to participate in members-only offerings from Darioush Winery.

Let’s put your name
on something special.

Contact our team for availability and membership details.

Email Us About a Wine Locker