Brando's Express Restaurant & Bar
Bar · Richmond Hill
About Brando's Express Restaurant & Bar
Brando's Express Restaurant & Bar offers a warm, no-frills dining experience in Richmond Hill, perfect for quick feasts or casual gatherings. Known for its friendly, upbeat staff and approachable atmosphere, the restaurant serves authentic comfort food with generous portions that delight even those...
Brando's Express Restaurant & Bar offers a warm, no-frills dining experience in Richmond Hill, perfect for quick feasts or casual gatherings. Known for its friendly, upbeat staff and approachable atmosphere, the restaurant serves authentic comfort food with generous portions that delight even those unfamiliar with its compact space. Signature dishes include massive subs split between diners, tender veal parmigiana, rich alfredo pasta, and delicious arancini. The menu features classic Italian favorites prepared with care, while the cheerful owner often adds a personal touch to every visit. With accessible parking and a clean environment, Brando's is an ideal spot for solo diners, families, or anyone seeking a hearty, satisfying meal in a welcoming neighborhood setting.
What Customers Say About Brando's Express Restaurant & Bar
Brando's Express is loved for its large portions of homemade Italian-American food, especially the chicken cutlet sandwiches and veal parm. Customers rave about the friendly owner and staff, and the overall atmosphere. It's a small, no-frills place perfect for takeout.
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Tip: Be aware that a small sub is the size of a large sub elsewhere, and a large is twice that size. Portions are generous, so consider sharing!
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Brando's Express Restaurant & Bar Richmond Hill Reviews
So I really liked this place. Based on reviews and pictures I had no idea it was this small. But that also added to the vibe in a good way. My fiance and I each split a half of large sub... fun fact... its 2 feet long and cut into fours. The cutlets are just that. The old style cutlets your grandma or aunt would make. Sauce to match with just as much love. This was an amazing sandwhich. I will say, the meatballs weren't my thing. I love a good homemade meatball. So of course when I seen 3 meatballs for $15 I was all over it. This may bey a decent sandwich meatballs, but its weird. The breadcrumb is so large and soft that it feels like meat covered stuffing. Again, cut and fried for a sub, I see it working. But as a stand alone meatball, it left me jarred. Service was excellent. Friendly and informative staff. The dining room was super clean and tables were being wiped almost constantly. Small place/High volume. I will be back and cant wait to try the veal!
Great sandwiches and soups are really excellent rice ball was okay
Wow! Looking forward to coming back! Staff there are friendly and upbeat any questions they are more than happy to answer any question on the menu or any adjustments as well!! ,very clean and good music playing as well .Was our first time here and let’s just say the fried mozzarella amazing!!!! The godfather also very good those chicken cutlets are well crumbed and taste delicious unfortunately the rice ball just didn’t hit for me but everything else was enjoyed to the fullest extent looking forward to trying out more things on the menu plus gotta try the sesame bread thank you Brandos cutlets for amazing food and service!!
After a TikTok video I tried the Cadillac cutlet sandwich. It was amazing. I love chicken cutlet but this one is with vodka sauce and pesto. Great combination. ❤️
If you’re looking for a no frills place to order a quick feast, this is the place. I went and ordered a large fuhgetaboutit today. It came in two wrapped packages that are each as big as a normal sub elsewhere. The chicken cutlet was well seasoned, pounded thin, and not soggy. The bread was perfectly toasted so even when I brought it home before trying it, it was still delicious. Not too much marinara, a healthy little sprinkling of cheese. I’d definitely recommend this place and I’ll be going back to try other things, but a word of advice unless you’re trying to feed a family of four, a small is perfectly fine for one person.
The best food, service and atmosphere around Haverhill the this place blows alot of other sub shops out the water I will be coming back 100%
Nice new place with a simplified menu , friendly staff, tasty dinners, sandwiches, treats and more! Show a new place some love!
I got the chicken broccoli alfredo and it hit all tue spots. The flavor was absolutely amazing, chicken was nice and tender and the pasta was perfect. I also got the fresh fried mozzarella slices, the breading was great and the mozzarella even better. Portion sizes are also perfect i had enough to share with my son.
I love their veal cutlet!!!! Will def come back for more.
So I really liked this place. Based on reviews and pictures I had no idea it was this small. But that also added to the vibe in a good way. My fiance and I each split a half of large sub... fun fact... its 2 feet long and cut into fours. The cutlets are just that. The old style cutlets your grandma or aunt would make. Sauce to match with just as much love. This was an amazing sandwhich. I will say, the meatballs weren't my thing. I love a good homemade meatball. So of course when I seen 3 meatballs for $15 I was all over it. This may bey a decent sandwich meatballs, but its weird. The breadcrumb is so large and soft that it feels like meat covered stuffing. Again, cut and fried for a sub, I see it working. But as a stand alone meatball, it left me jarred. Service was excellent. Friendly and informative staff. The dining room was super clean and tables were being wiped almost constantly. Small place/High volume. I will be back and cant wait to try the veal!
Wow! Looking forward to coming back! Staff there are friendly and upbeat any questions they are more than happy to answer any question on the menu or any adjustments as well!! ,very clean and good music playing as well .Was our first time here and let’s just say the fried mozzarella amazing!!!! The godfather also very good those chicken cutlets are well crumbed and taste delicious unfortunately the rice ball just didn’t hit for me but everything else was enjoyed to the fullest extent looking forward to trying out more things on the menu plus gotta try the sesame bread thank you Brandos cutlets for amazing food and service!!
The best food, service and atmosphere around Haverhill the this place blows alot of other sub shops out the water I will be coming back 100%
If you’re looking for a no frills place to order a quick feast, this is the place. I went and ordered a large fuhgetaboutit today. It came in two wrapped packages that are each as big as a normal sub elsewhere. The chicken cutlet was well seasoned, pounded thin, and not soggy. The bread was perfectly toasted so even when I brought it home before trying it, it was still delicious. Not too much marinara, a healthy little sprinkling of cheese. I’d definitely recommend this place and I’ll be going back to try other things, but a word of advice unless you’re trying to feed a family of four, a small is perfectly fine for one person.
Nice new place with a simplified menu , friendly staff, tasty dinners, sandwiches, treats and more! Show a new place some love!
I got the chicken broccoli alfredo and it hit all tue spots. The flavor was absolutely amazing, chicken was nice and tender and the pasta was perfect. I also got the fresh fried mozzarella slices, the breading was great and the mozzarella even better. Portion sizes are also perfect i had enough to share with my son.
I love their veal cutlet!!!! Will def come back for more.
Ordered the chicken fettuccine with broccoli, the shrimp scampi and the fresh fried mozzo. All tasted delicious! Will 100% be going back for some quality eats :). Thank you guys!
I had been meaning to check this place out since I heard so many good things, and it's right down the street from my house on Broadway Street in Haverhill. I got the Hit Man sub, which came with hot capicola, fresh mozzarella, long hots, balsamic vinegar, hot honey, calabrese peppers, and hot soppressata. This sandwich really hit the spot! I can't wait to go back and try everything else on the menu!!!
I’m a certified vodka sauce lover, and the Cadillac sub on the sesame roll is perhaps the best thing I’ve ever eaten in my entire life. 10/10 no notes. Perfection. Please promote it from a special to a regular menu item.
This place has Amazing Cutlets on Great Fresh Baked Bread. Also the Large is fully the size of 2 large subs anywhere else. Great ingredients delicious sandwiches and great value.
Holy Cow!!! Best bolognese I've had in my life! And I HATE mushrooms! I ordered bolognese and my husband ordered the veal parm, and he finished my bolognese before his own meal! While I was waiting everything that came out of the kitchen looked amazing! We will definitely be back! Also the staff is amazing!! If there was 6 stars I would have given them 10!
Place is slammin. Enjoyed my first visit. Not much space to sit and eat, but great place to take out from. Your standard Italian blue collar, classic patrons. Just know - a small sub is the size of a standard large sub anywhere else, about a foot long. A large is TWO smalls. So if you get a large, expect 2 feet of sub. We saw $25 for a large sub and thought, "what on earth?" but when you see how big it is, it makes sense. The meatballs are THE SIZE OF A BASEBALL. Rice balls are unreal. Remind me of Mikes Red Barn, but somehow better. Def worth a visit!
Got a veal parm dinner with rigatoni, which was great, and it's definitely real veal!! Also got a side of Meatballs which came with 3 meatballs. The Meatballs were great.. I could tell the added ground veal and mozzarella to then which brought great flavor. The Sauce was great too.. not too thick, but also not thin and watery.. had slight heat which was not over powering. Also got a small chicken parm sub.. only got a pic of half of it.. but it's stacked with cutlets, and it was great too!!Can't wait for them to move to North Andover!!
SO good! Got a small Cadillac and it was unreal. Cutlets somehow stayed crispy even with the vodka sauce. The added sauce on the side was a great touch and appreciated. Definitely will be back!
I love going to places and seeing a simple but small menu that looks amazing. This was mine and my husband's first time trying brandos Cutlets and let's just say how surprised on how huge the large sub is. We got a large cutlet sub a dessert 2 cans and 2 small bags of chips for 36 bucks. I love my chicken Cutlets and I Definitely approve of there's it was so good better than most places in haverhill. We will Definitely order again. If you are guessing to eat here DONT JUST DO IT!! I promise you won't regret it.
For the best chicken parm sub you have to make your way to Brando’s. Perfection in every way. The lightly toasted homemade seeded roll with just enough sauce and cheese to compliment the star of the show the crispy chicken cutlet is a chicken parm lovers dream! The hospitality of Billy and his staff is top notch. We were treated to one of Billy’s up and coming creations of prime rib on focaccia at the right place at the right time. Delicious and one of the best sandwiches we ever had! Looking forward to our next visit!
Got a veal parm dinner with rigatoni, which was great, and it's definitely real veal!! Also got a side of Meatballs which came with 3 meatballs. The Meatballs were great.. I could tell the added ground veal and mozzarella to then which brought great flavor. The Sauce was great too.. not too thick, but also not thin and watery.. had slight heat which was not over powering. Also got a small chicken parm sub.. only got a pic of half of it.. but it's stacked with cutlets, and it was great too!!Can't wait for them to move to North Andover!!
Place is slammin. Enjoyed my first visit. Not much space to sit and eat, but great place to take out from. Your standard Italian blue collar, classic patrons. Just know - a small sub is the size of a standard large sub anywhere else, about a foot long. A large is TWO smalls. So if you get a large, expect 2 feet of sub. We saw $25 for a large sub and thought, "what on earth?" but when you see how big it is, it makes sense. The meatballs are THE SIZE OF A BASEBALL. Rice balls are unreal. Remind me of Mikes Red Barn, but somehow better. Def worth a visit!
Absolutely unbelievable food at very reasonable prices especially for the amount of food. I will definitely be ordering from here often
Amazing food. Chicken parmigiana sub was huge, great cutlet, sauce and roll.
Absolutely phenomenal food!! I’m obsessed with the Chicken Alfredo!!! Reminds me of going to an Italian family party where a grandma makes the food. Delicious!!!!
Stopped in yesterday to try. Female at the counter was great. Also chicken parm subs we got were pretty good and fill. Only got a small and was so full come dinner time still.
I had the veal parm. sub last night, Friday, it was excellent. True home made cutlets. Not some frozen patty like all the other shops offer. I got the small which was huge. The large is 24". I can't wait to try the other dishes like the shrimp scampi.
So delicious! Came here with my dad for lunch. We knew it was gonna be good when we walked in and could smell what was cooking. We both were very impressed with the food. The arancini’s were delicious and we loved the sauce! ( and we are picky lol) Gonna have to bring Ma here ! Delish!
I drove almost an hour to try one of their chicken cutlet sandwiches and I must say it’s the best I’ve tried in NE. The breaded layer was crispy and not soggy like you get in other places. They were playing Goodfellas on a flatscreen. I’ll be back.
the owner was in the lobby cracking jokes. super friendly guy offered us some pastries and introduced himself. he made the atmosphere feel nice and cheery. the food omg the portions are perfect and the flavor is unbeatable. super rich and filling would recommend and am going again with more friends!
5 stars for the Christmas music, great food, and awesome staff. So far I’ve tried most of the items on the menu and it’s all top notch. The red sauce is my favorite
SO GOOD! The cutlets were AMAZING!! so thin and cooked to perfection. They are huge so it is enough for 2 meals! We cannot wait to go back!
something off with the meatballs, sauce is watery. bread only good part. no space to dine in, tiles dirty, not the best atmosphere.service decent. overall there is better sandwich shops around, esp considering 18bucks for a large sub.
I’m sorry but after reading all the hype of this place I wanted to try it because it has been a long time since I’ve had a good veal cutlet sandwich. I was very disappointed my bread fell apart and the breading came off also and the veal was very chewy was not for me and was totally disappointed about all the praise for this place
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612 Broadway, Haverhill, MA 01832
Richmond Hill, NY 01832
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