Darla R. Hartung

Darla R. Hartung is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional Member in the field of Hospitality as a result of her role as Owner of Bruno’s A Taste of Italy. Established since 1987, Bruno’s has served the community for over thirty years. A local favorite and family owned restaurant for over twenty-five years, Bruno’s A Taste of Italy has an enticing menu comprised of various pastas, pizzas, flatbreads, soups and salads. Catering to all audiences, the restaurant offers a kids menu, take out options and gift certificates for all occasions. With its small town charm having a commanding presence amongst the locals, Hartung wanted Bruno’s to state open. “That’s what attracted me to it and food. The recipes are the previous owners passed down to him. He was Italian, and I got them with the sale. So we have real quality Italian food,” she states. Having had experience in the hospitality business for three decades, Hartung has been the Owner of Bruno’s A Taste of Italy for two years. Specializing in the delivery of first class customer service, it is Hartung’s hope that every customer feels comfortable in her restaurant and enjoys their exquisite delicious meals. Hartung explains that, “My sister, Linda, was a big part of the excursion to find a place like this. It was part of her and my dream. She was the one that was associated with restaurants. But she passed away in 2007 of Lung Cancer. Same year I got Breast Cancer, which I am still free of. We were very close and never had a cross word to say to each other.” Throughout her years within the industry, Hartung specializes in Customer Service, Finance, and Hospitality Management. Throughout the course of her education and training, Hartung received her Associate of Arts Degree from Billings Business College. Awarded NAPW VIP Woman of the Year, to further her professional development, Hartung is an affiliate of several organizations including the National Restaurant Association, National Association of Professional Women and Local Chamber of Commerce. Having worked with Power Generation Plants and retiring 37 years later, Hartung recalls her husband, Ron. She affirms that, “with his love, faith, and confidence in me I bought Bruno’s. He supports me in every way. He is an important asset in my life and he’s also my best friend.” When Hartung is not working, she maintains her home and spends time with her family, especially her twin grandsons. Hartung is Dedicating this recognition in loving memory of her sister, Linda, who was part of the business and passed away in 2007. For more information, please visit www.brunosmt.com.