Since 2016, our chefs have used the finest ingredients available to recreate heirloom Italian recipes. We’re inspired by the Italian way of life and the importance of sharing meals with loved ones. Il Forno a Legna is our love letter to Italian tradition, and our gift to the Rio Grande Valley. Bring a few friends and remember, a tavola non si invecchia.
Popular trattoria offering modern Italian dishes & wood-fired pizzas, plus a long bar for cocktails. Based on 699 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
3817 N 10th St #5, McAllen, TX 78501
Phone: (956) 688-9528
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Hours
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 5–11 PM |
| Saturday | 2–11 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 5–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
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Reviews
Cori Muse
Nice restaurant in McAllen. I was pleasantly surprised. The food was good and the service was okay. Quite certain the waiter was stoned out of his mind but whatever. I can get past repeating myself 4 times & rearranging the drinks & plates bc of the lack of short term memory. At least he was polite ♀️ I would have given it 5 ⭐️ if it weren’t for the foul odor. I’m not blaming it ON the restaurant bc several other establishments in the area smell repugnant as if they’ve cleaned the floors with water from the septic tank. Would prob be wise to get the back flow preventer checked out or have the city check water lines. If it weren’t for the odor we’d prob be regulars.
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Shauna Hernandez
What an amazing experience!! The food was awesome and the service was great!! Got the Italian sausage and mushroom pizza, and our daughter got the spaghetti and meatballs! The teas with flavor added was so delicious! We will come back!❤️
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Ashton Jeffery
The food and service were good. Portions were good as well, and we left full. I would recommend trying this place if you’re in the area.
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Jaydrienne
Food was ok. Service was decent. Atmosphere was mediocre. It was overall a very neutral experience. The drinks were by far the best part but were pricey too. I’ve have better Italian food around the area with better atmosphere as well. Probably wouldn’t come back as nothing stood out in any way to make it more appealing.
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Keisha H
The pizza is delicious especially because it is cooked in the brick style oven. I ordered pasta and I wish the sauce wasn’t so runny. The ambitious indoors was calm and relaxing and I enjoyed the vast option of wine. The steak options are at an affordable price.
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Rodrigo Sepulveda
Il Forno is on 10th Street about a block south of Nolana. I went to eat there on two different occasions, once with a friend and then again with my family. For starters I really love the bread they serve here, it’s focaccia I believe, and some of the best in town. Both salads were super fresh, my Gorgonzola wedge salad was presented nicely, and I loved the extra cubed gorgy that was added, as well as, the crispy pancetta. As for entrees my friend ordered the linguine with shrimp, and ended up with spaghetti instead of linguine.(see photo). If it was linguine it was overcooked and appeared like spaghetti. Also, I was surprised there were only 4 shrimp on the plate for $28. The norm is usually 6 to 8 and the fact that it was priced up there, and served only with spaghetti, my goodness! My other observation is, he ordered it Scampi as one of the options offered. Instead of the basic scampi sauce consisting of white wine, garlic butter, lemon, and parsley. He received more of a sauce used in piccata and one with way too many capers and too much Oregano. He complained about the Oregano on the way to the car, saying he could still taste it even after dessert. I ordered the chicken marsala, but really didn’t taste the Marsala. The chicken was super tender, and I liked the shitake mushrooms. The potatoes were great, and the grilled asparagus needed help. Desserts were on point, the cake super airy and the cheesecake was the creamiest I’ve ever had.
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Joe Luna
Some of the best brick oven pizza I’ve ever had. Their steak was very juicy and tender. Expect 5 star cuisine in a relaxed but posh romantic atmosphere (dinner). Lasagna was top notch!! Absolutely loved the Salmon Ravioli with shrimp and upgraded with freshly shaved truffles. Their truffles were to die for!! What a delight!!
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deborah Parada
Such a great little spot! In all honesty I was so pleasantly surprised! Service was great! And super attentive! The best plate was the pizza! It had such powerful flavor yet nice and light! My second favorite was the appetizer! Every bite of them was an explosion of flavor! 3rd favorite was the meat! Super tender and juicy I just wish the potatoes and vegetables flavors were better. They were a little to plane for my taste. The pasta was freshly made but unfortunately it wasn’t the flavor I was hoping for! All together it was a great experience ESPECIALLY FOR THE VALLEY! it kind of reminded me of Dallas area! I will definitely be coming back!
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Evelyn Saenz
You walk through the doors at Il Forno, and are welcomed with the most attentive service I’ve received in a while. It sets the tone for a pleasant experience of good dining and great conversation. It is a great place for a first date 😉
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Brenda Enriquez
Johnny, mixologist, heard my story about my lavender melon drop episode. He recommended a Berry Lemon Drop! It’s one of his specialities. It was divine!!!! If Utopia had a taste, this would be it! Come and try it!
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