Reviews for Fratello's Italian Kitchen + Bar in San Clemente, CA

Before visiting San Clemente last week, I looked up Italian restaurants because my spouse wanted chicken piccata. Fratello's was... easy to find on the internet, though a bit more challenging to find in the car, but well worth it. We dined there twice duringour week. Relaxed vibe, comfortable, great staff, good wine & beer, tried four mains from the menu, all very good. Read more

When I think of the best Italian cuisine, I think of Fratellos, San Clemente. The food is over t by e top delicious, the... service beyond compair. Fratellos never disappoints. Read more

The food was good but the service was just ok. I must have said three of four tubes that it was my niece's birthday and they did... not do anything. Read more

Party of 8. Great, attentive, service. Delicious, well prepared, food presented in a timely manner. Our server Kimberly was spot... on!! Read more

The great; Dog friendly ???? ???? Food; Large portions, could share if light eater and taste good. The sad ???? service was... slow, once our order finally came, everything was much better. Staff is friendly but needs a little more seasoning. That is whyI gave a 4 ? Read more

I don't know how this place isn't rated at 5 stars. I've taken my family of 5 here several times and every time I walk out... thinking I've just eaten the best Italian food ever. I'm finally writing a review because we just had a party in their back roomfor 35 people. They have pre set menu options for groups which made it very easy to setup the pretty. And once again afterhaving 2nd's of the baked ziti I was walking out thinking my God this is the best I've ever had. This time I made several ofthem pose for pictures and told them I'm going to post this review ???? just go, you're welcome! Read more

This is my favorite Italian restaurant in orange county. The staff is friendly and the food is amazing. Great family atmosphere.

It?s hard to find the small sign outside of the restaurant. That usually means it?s a great place! Once you walk in, hostess... is very attentive. We sat next to the bar. The owner, Joe, is all over the restaurant. He is making sure people have exactlywhat they need. He did not introduce himself as the owner, my boyfriend did his research and spotted Joe from a mile away. Wedid not stress or even take time to think of what we needed. The only downfall was that my boyfriend ordered a bottle of Decoy(did not specify) and I Let it roll because I assumed the only Decoy offered was the merlot. Our waiter came back with a whitewine bottle but it was not presented, tasted or etc. therefore it was already opened and poured before we could stop him. Itwas a fowl on both parties. Luckily, we drink both red and white, we enjoyed the bottle we had received to not start a fuss. All in all, it was evident this spot has MANY regulars and after eating there we can see why. The ambiance with the candle onthe table is divine. If we lived here we were return very, very soon. Read more