Il Forno a Legna

4.6

423 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

11 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(956) 688-9528
Website
https://ilfornoalegna.com/?y_source=1_MzU5MDgwMjUtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Vladimir Cruz
Private party facilities
Available for all your catering needs.

Location
3817 N 10th St #5, McAllen, TX 78501
Area
McAllen
Cross Street
10th St. and Nolana
Parking details
Additional Parking Next Door and Behind Building
Public transit
McAllen Express Bus Route 3 stops in front of the restauarant.McAllen Express Bus Route 2 stops accross the street from the restaurant.
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Valentine's Day Dinner
US$100.00 per person
14 Feb 2025 only
description

BURRATA CON PROSCIUTTO DI PARMAUS$18.00
board with prosciutto, burrata, kalamata and castelvetrano olives, green apple slices
BRUSCHETTA/SHRIMP
grilled Italian bread, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil, EVOO
- BRUSCHETTAUS$8.00
- SHRIMPUS$14.00
Wood Fired Clams CasinoUS$15.00
wood fired littleneck clams, spicy sauce, pancetta, roasted tomatoes, pepper jack cheese
Calamari FrittiUS$14.00
Rhode Island tender calamari rings, lightly seasoned, white wine, mixed cherry and banana peppers
Zuppa di VongoleUS$15.00
fresh whole littleneck clams or mussels (depending on availability) sautéed in your choice of white, red or fra diavolo sauce
Mozzarella FrittiUS$8.00
deep fried mozzarella cheese served with our signature marinara sauce

INSALATE E ZUPPE

GIARDINOUS$9.00
garden salad fresh mixed greens, english cucumbers, red onions, carrots, whole black olives, cherry tomatoes dressed with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
INSALATA DI CESAREUS$9.00
romaine caesar salad, house dressing, garlic croutons
INSALATA DELLA CASAUS$9.00
spring mix, arugula, red grapefruit, raisins, EVOO, balsamic vinegar
CAPRESE SALADUS$11.00
heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, balsamic, basil
ICEBERG WEDGEUS$9.00
iceberg lettuce, crispy prosciutto, red onions, grape tomatoes, gorgonzola dressing and a light drizzle of basil oil
ZUPPA DEL GIORNOUS$8.00
chef's choice soup, made fresh daily

SIGNATURE DISHES

FILETTO DI MANZOUS$34.00
6 oz filet mignon, mashed potatoes and veggies
LOBSTER THERMIDORUS$36.00
served with shiitake risotto
POLLO/EGGPLANT ALLA PARMIGIANA
lightly breaded chicken breast or eggplant with linguini, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce
- POLLOUS$20.00
- EGGPLANTUS$20.00
POLLO MARSALA CON FUNGHI SHIITAKEUS$24.00
marsala sauce, mashed potatoes, asparagus, shiitake
COSTOLE DI MANZO BRASATEUS$30.00
beef short ribs slowly braised in a red wine demi glaze sauce, served over mashed potatoes and vegetables
SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANAUS$30.00
veal medallion sautéed in white wine sauce and finished in herb rubbed rack of lamb, grilled marked and oven finished. Meatlover's 16 our wood oven with prosciutto & provolone cheese
OSSO BUCCOUS$32.00
house-braised tender lamb shank, sage lamb jus, garlic & herb gremolata over gorgonzola mashed potatoes & vegetables
BISTECCA A LA GRIGLIAUS$38.00
14 oz New York strip, mashed potatoes and veggies
BRANZINO IN CROSTA DI SALEUS$38.00
a white delicate flavor whole mediterranean seabass encrusted with course sea salt, baked with thyme and caramelized lemon served with chef's choice of vegetables or Italian seasoned mashed potatoes
POLPO ALLA GRIGLIAUS$40.00
Spanish octopus served with braised red potatoes and arugula salad
SALMONE AL PEPERONIUS$26.00
fresh grilled Atlantic salmon filet, served over red & yellow pepper coulis
SELLA DI AGNELLO AL VINO ROSSOUS$42.00
herb rubbed rack of lamb, grilled marked and oven finished. served with goat cheese and red wine demi glaze
COSTOLETTE DI MAIALE ALLA GRIGLIAUS$30.00
thick cut pork chops topped with sautéed hot and pickled peppers

PASTA

LASAGNA (CASSEROLE STYLE) / MEATLOVERS
our casserole style house-made bolognese sauce layered between pasta sheets with mixed cheeses, oven finished with fresh plum tomato sauce & mozzarella
- LASAGNA (CASSEROLE STYLE)US$20.00
- LASAGNA (MEATLOVERS)US$24.00
CARBONARA PASTAUS$18.00
silky spaghetti with crispy pancetta tossed in a creamy and cheesy sauce
FETTUCINE ALLA BOLOGNESEUS$20.00
egg noodles tossed in a hearty homemade sauce of plum tomato, lean ground beef & pork
LINGUINI ARAGOSTAUS$32.00
lemon, basil, rose sauce, lobster, shiitake mushrooms and asparagus
CANNELLONI DI SPINACIUS$20.00
cannelloni stuffed with spinach, ricotta and mascarpone cheese
FETTUCINE ALFREDOUS$18.00
little ribbons of fettuccine pasta tossed in a smooth, cheesy Alfredo sauce
LINGUINI AL GAMBERI/VONGOLEUS$28.00
jumbo shrimp sautéed in your choice of red, scampi or fra diavolo sauce, tossed with linguini
CAPELLINI POSITANOUS$32.00
angel hair pasta, jumbo crab meat lumps, black and green olives, basil sauce, mozzarella
PESCATOREUS$30.00
fresh whole little clams or mussels (depending on availability) jumbo shrimp, calamari and scallops, in your choice of red, white, or fra diavolo sauce served over linguine
CONCHIGLIE AL FORNOUS$18.00
pasta shells sautéed with panchetta, shallots, and sage in mascarpone cream sauce, topped with fontina cheese and finished in our wood oven
PENNE PUTTANESCA CON SALMONEUS$24.00
anchovies, capers, olives, chili flakes in our savory pomodoro sauce
SPAGHETTI CON LE POLPETTEUS$20.00
spaghetti with plum tomato sauce, and a hearty portion of homemade meatballs

PIZZA

MARGHERITAUS$14.00
our signature tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
PEPPERONIUS$14.00
pepperoni slices, shredded mozzarella
AL FORNOUS$16.00
mozzarella, pancetta, pecorino cheese and cherry tomato
SHIITAKE FUNGHI E PEPERONI ROSSIUS$16.00
sautéed shiitake, grilled red peppers, mozzarella
LA GRIGLIATAUS$16.00
grilled eggplant, zucchini, red roasted peppers, mushrooms
RUSTICAUS$16.00
mushrooms, asparagus, prosciutto, mozzarella cheese, truffle oil
MEATLOVER'SUS$16.00
Italian sausage, pepperoni, pancetta, mozzarella
MARI E MONTIUS$18.00
shrimp, mushroom, smoked salmon, parsley
PROSCIUTTO CON ARUGULAUS$18.00
Our signature tomatoe sauce, tomatoes, prosciutto, arugula, mozzarella cheese
SALSICCIA E FUNGHIUS$18.00
crumbled Italian sausage & mushrooms
LUCCAUS$16.00
sweet tomato, halved black olives, minced anchovies, garlic, EVOO, basil and dried oregano

DOLCI

TIRAMISUUS$8.00
imported Italian biscuits, dipped in rum and soaked in espresso, layered with delicate mascarpone cream
CREME BRULEEUS$9.00
creamy custard, finished with caramelised sugar
Creme Fraiche CheesecakeUS$12.00
Mandarin foam, mandarin cremaux, almond sablee
Soft Caramel & Chocolate DecadenceUS$12.00
Stringy soft caramel, milk chocolate ganache, creme anglaise.
Carrot Cake VerrineUS$12.00
Textures of carrot (carrot cake, carrot cream, carrot jelly), white chocolate whipped ganache

What 423 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Corpus Christi / McAllen
Good for groups
Corpus Christi / McAllen
Neighbourhood gem
Corpus Christi / McAllen
Great for fine wines
Corpus Christi / McAllen
Romantic
McAllen
Best Overall
McAllen
Best Food
McAllen
Best Service
McAllen
Best Ambience
McAllen
Best Value
McAllen
Good for groups
McAllen
Neighbourhood gem
McAllen
Great for fine wines
McAllen
Romantic
McAllen
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Il Forno a Legna offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing homemade flavors" and "fantastic pizza." Guests appreciate the "friendly and welcoming" service, though some feel improvements could be made. The "fresh pasta" and diverse menu options are consistently praised, making it a must-visit for delicious Italian fare.

423 Reviews

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Matthew
VIP
Corpus Christi
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
the menu has been severely reduced. Not the offerings we are used too
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Michael
VIP
Baltimore
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our first time here. Everything was tasty and the presentation was excellent. The meatballs, caesar salad ^ shrimp scampi were all really great. James took great care of us as well. Definitely a place to visit again
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Melaine
VIP
Corpus Christi
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening. Food was delicious. Music was perfect.
Il Forno a LegnaResponded on 3 January 2025
Dear Melaine, Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful evening with us on New Year’s Eve. It’s great to know that the food, music, and overall ambiance made your celebration special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience. Il Forno a Legna
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Alberto
VIP
Dallas
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The food is always fantastic. Some of the best pizza in town. Pasta is delicious. The menu is always very good and have never had any issues with the quality of the food. The service was absolutely awful. This is the second time in a row that we have had horrible service. The food is so good that I am willing to put up with sub-par service but this last time was a little ridiculous. I rarely complain but this was a little much. I only make this point so people go to this fantastic establishment with the expectation that the service may not be very good but the food will make up for it. I also hope management will do a better job of training their staff.
Il Forno a LegnaResponded on 3 January 2025
Dear Alberto, Thank you for your honest review and for continuing to enjoy our food despite your concerns with the service. We’re thrilled to hear that you find our pizza and pasta among the best in town and that our menu consistently meets your expectations. However, we’re deeply sorry to learn that the service during your last two visits did not meet our standards. Providing exceptional service is as important to us as delivering outstanding food, and it’s clear we have room to improve in this area. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will address these concerns with our team to ensure better training and consistency moving forward.
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Stephanie
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I wanted a nice and quick dinner. The food is always amazing!
Il Forno a LegnaResponded on 3 January 2025
Dear Stephanie, Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear that you and your husband enjoyed a wonderful dinner with us. It’s always a pleasure to know that our food continues to impress. We look forward to welcoming you both back soon for another amazing experience! Il Forno a Legna
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livania
VIP
San Antonio
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant , fantastic pizza , awesome drinks .
Il Forno a LegnaResponded on 3 January 2025
Dear Livania, Thank you for your wonderful review and for recommending Il Forno a Legna! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our fantastic pizza, awesome drinks, and the overall experience. Your kind words inspire us to continue delivering excellent food and a charming atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable moments soon! Il Forno a Legna
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Olga
VIP
San Francisco
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
No dress code! People wearing tanks and shorts. Looks like the hey cam from a gym. Servís is good, food was so so, before was better.
Il Forno a LegnaResponded on 3 January 2025
Dear Olga, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you were pleased with the service and ambiance during your visit. However, we’re sorry to learn that the food didn’t meet your expectations this time. Your comments are important to us, and we will use them to ensure our dishes consistently reflect the quality and standards we strive for. As for the dress code, we appreciate your observation and will take it into consideration as we review our policies to ensure a pleasant dining experience for all guests. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide you with the exceptional experience you’ve come to expect. Il Forno a Legna
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Tony
VIP
Corpus Christi
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great atmosphere for a nice dinner. We really enjoyed this restaurant and then we noticed that it's part of the same group as another restaurant we found in the area and liked very much. This restaurant group is worth visiting. Food, and service are definitely above par. It's nice to visit an establishment that obviously spends time training their servers how to properly serve; it's noticeable and very much appreciated. Keep up the good work, we'll be visiting both restaurants again while we're in the area. Our server Jaymes was engaging and efficient. Bravo Il Forno!
Il Forno a LegnaResponded on 3 January 2025
Dear Tony, Thank you for your wonderful review and for recommending Il Forno a Legna! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere, food, and service. It’s fantastic to know that our team’s dedication to proper training and hospitality stood out during your visit. We’re also thrilled you discovered our connection to another restaurant you love—it’s an honor to be part of your dining experiences in the area. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Jaymes; he’ll be happy to know his engaging and efficient service made your evening special. We look forward to welcoming you back to both restaurants soon. Bravo to you as well for your kind words! Il Forno a Legna
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Charles
Austin
64 reviews
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on 20 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came with co-workers for an early dinner. Service was top notch and the food was excellent.
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MiguelVerlage
VIP
Tamaulipas
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Maravilloso como siempre! La atención de Josh sensacional
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FAQs

Il Forno a Legna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (956) 688-9528.

Il Forno a Legna is rated 4.6 stars by 423 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

11 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

3817 N 10th St #5, McAllen, TX 78501

Additional information

Cross Street
10th St. and Nolana
Area
McAllen
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Additional Parking Next Door and Behind Building
Public transit
McAllen Express Bus Route 3 stops in front of the restauarant.McAllen Express Bus Route 2 stops accross the street from the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Vladimir Cruz
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://ilfornoalegna.com/?y_source=1_MzU5MDgwMjUtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(956) 688-9528
Private party facilities
Available for all your catering needs.

Il Forno a Legna

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Valentine's Day Dinner

ANTIPASTI

BURRATA CON PROSCIUTTO DI PARMAUS$18.00

BRUSCHETTA/SHRIMP

Wood Fired Clams CasinoUS$15.00

Calamari FrittiUS$14.00

Zuppa di VongoleUS$15.00

Mozzarella FrittiUS$8.00

INSALATE E ZUPPE

GIARDINOUS$9.00

INSALATA DI CESAREUS$9.00

INSALATA DELLA CASAUS$9.00

CAPRESE SALADUS$11.00

ICEBERG WEDGEUS$9.00

ZUPPA DEL GIORNOUS$8.00

SIGNATURE DISHES

FILETTO DI MANZOUS$34.00

LOBSTER THERMIDORUS$36.00

POLLO/EGGPLANT ALLA PARMIGIANA

POLLO MARSALA CON FUNGHI SHIITAKEUS$24.00

COSTOLE DI MANZO BRASATEUS$30.00

SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANAUS$30.00

OSSO BUCCOUS$32.00

BISTECCA A LA GRIGLIAUS$38.00

BRANZINO IN CROSTA DI SALEUS$38.00

POLPO ALLA GRIGLIAUS$40.00

SALMONE AL PEPERONIUS$26.00

SELLA DI AGNELLO AL VINO ROSSOUS$42.00

COSTOLETTE DI MAIALE ALLA GRIGLIAUS$30.00

PASTA

LASAGNA (CASSEROLE STYLE) / MEATLOVERS

CARBONARA PASTAUS$18.00

FETTUCINE ALLA BOLOGNESEUS$20.00

LINGUINI ARAGOSTAUS$32.00

CANNELLONI DI SPINACIUS$20.00

FETTUCINE ALFREDOUS$18.00

LINGUINI AL GAMBERI/VONGOLEUS$28.00

CAPELLINI POSITANOUS$32.00

PESCATOREUS$30.00

CONCHIGLIE AL FORNOUS$18.00

PENNE PUTTANESCA CON SALMONEUS$24.00

SPAGHETTI CON LE POLPETTEUS$20.00

PIZZA

MARGHERITAUS$14.00

PEPPERONIUS$14.00

AL FORNOUS$16.00

SHIITAKE FUNGHI E PEPERONI ROSSIUS$16.00

LA GRIGLIATAUS$16.00

RUSTICAUS$16.00

MEATLOVER'SUS$16.00

MARI E MONTIUS$18.00

PROSCIUTTO CON ARUGULAUS$18.00

SALSICCIA E FUNGHIUS$18.00

LUCCAUS$16.00

DOLCI

TIRAMISUUS$8.00

CREME BRULEEUS$9.00

Creme Fraiche CheesecakeUS$12.00

Soft Caramel & Chocolate DecadenceUS$12.00

Carrot Cake VerrineUS$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Il Forno a Legna offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Il Forno a Legna restaurant rated?

Is Il Forno a Legna currently accepting bookings?

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Order delivery or takeout

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