Il Forno a Legna
Order delivery or takeout
Takeaway
(956) 688-9528Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
Italian, Unspecified
- 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
- Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress Code
Business Casual
- Executive Chef
Vladimir Cruz
- Catering
Il Forno a Legna catering makes any meal a grand affair. Let us cater your next event and help create a fun, memorable occasion. With Catering Delivery, Il Forno a Legna makes your gathering or catered event even easier. Our convenient Catering Delivery ensures you don’t need to leave your event to pick up your order. You bring the crowd, we’ll bring the feast.<br /><br />We offer Food Delivery, Full Dining Experience, Pizza Truck and even Wine Service and Mixed Cocktails.
- Private party facilities
Available for all your catering needs.
- Private party contact
Homero Garcia: (956) 688-9528
- 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.<br />McAllen Express Bus Route 2 stops accross the street from the restaurant.
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Menu
Craft Cocktails
Limoncello CollinsUSD 10.00
Blue Bombay gin, limoncello, lemon juice and rosemary simple syrup.
Chiaro di LunaUSD 12.00
Muddle Blackberries, blueberries and mint on a short rocks glass, grappa, St. Germain, amaro and rosemary simple syrup.
Martini NegroniUSD 10.00
Gin, Campari and sweet vermouth with ice.
Vecchio StileUSD 10.00
Makers Mark, orange bitters, grenadine, Fernet, rosemary syrup and Rosemary sprig
Cosmo CitronUSD 10.00
Citron, lime, simple syrup, cranberries.
CarajilloUSD 10.00
A cold and foamy drink, with freshly made espresso, Licor 43 and fresh ice.
Aria FrescaUSD 12.00
Grappa, rosemary syrup, basil leaves, limoncello, lemon juice and ice.
Premium Pours by Half Glass and Full Glass
Cakebread, Sauvignon Blanc
- 3ozUSD 10.00
- 5ozUSD 15.00
Cakebread Cellars, Chardonnay
- 3ozUSD 10.00
- 5ozUSD 18.00
Shafer, Chardonnay
- 3ozUSD 9.00
- 5ozUSD 16.00
Flowers, Pinot Noir
- 3ozUSD 8.00
- 5ozUSD 16.00
Prisoner by Orin Swift, Blend
- 3ozUSD 8.00
- 5ozUSD 16.00
Cakebread Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon
- 3ozUSD 15.00
- 5ozUSD 25.00
Austin Hope, Cabernet Sauvignon
- 3ozUSD 8.00
- 5ozUSD 15.00
Caymus, Cabernet Sauvignon
- 3ozUSD 15.00
- 5ozUSD 25.00
House Wines
House Italian RedUSD 10.00
House RedUSD 10.00
House WhiteUSD 10.00
House Rosso DulceUSD 10.00
House MoscatoUSD 10.00
Sangría
Red SangriaUSD 12.00
White SangriaUSD 12.00
Licor 43 Sangria (Red or White)USD 14.00
American White Wine
Decoy by Duckhorn, Sonoma | Sauvignon BlancUSD 45.00
2018
Shafer, Napa Valley | ChardonnayUSD 65.00
2018
A to Z, Oregon | ChardonnayUSD 38.00
2018
Cakebread, Nappa Valley | Sauvignon BlancUSD 52.00
2019
Cakebread, Nappa Valley | ChardonnayUSD 59.00
2018
International Wine and Rosé
Santa Cristina, Italy | RoséUSD 35.00
2019
Masi Masianco, Venecia, Italia | Pinto GrigioUSD 35.00
2018
Paul Jaboulet Parallele 45, Rhone, France | Cotes du RhoneUSD 30.00
2017
Santa Margarita, Valdaige, Italia | Pinot GrigioUSD 42.00
2019
Felino, Mendoza, Argentina | ChardonnayUSD 48.00
2018
Roero Arneis, Italy | BlendUSD 56.00
2019
Rock Angel, France | RoseUSD 55.00
2019
Champagne
Don Perignon, France | BrutUSD 250.00
Nicolas Feuillatte, France | BrutUSD 65.00
Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial RoséUSD 135.00
Sparkling Wine
Caposaldon, Italy | ProseccoUSD 38.00
La Marca Luminore, Italy | ProseccoUSD 55.00
Bellafina, Italy | ProseccoUSD 28.00
Cupcake, Italy | ProseccoUSD 28.00
Italian Red Wine
Tenuta San Guido “Guidalberto”, Toscana | BlendUSD 79.00
2015
Tenuta San Guido “Guidalberto”, Toscana | BlendUSD 95.00
2017
Tenuta Perano, Italy | BlendUSD 60.00
2017
Brunello di Montalcino, Italy | SangioveseUSD 95.00
2016
Peppoli Chianti, Italy | SangioveseUSD 45.00
2018
Il Bruciato, Italy | BlendUSD 75.00
2019
Villa Antinori, Italy | BlendUSD 45.00
2017
Marchese Antinori, Italy | BlendUSD 95.00
2017
Argentinian/ Australian/ French Wine
Catena, Argentona | MalbecUSD 42.00
2018
Penfolds “Bin 407”, South Australia, Australia | CabernetUSD 88.00
2014
Red Schooner by Caymus, Mendoza, Argentina | MalbecUSD 59.00
V8
Pinot Noir
Belle Glos “Clark & Telephone”, Santa Barbara | Pinot NoirUSD 85.00
2018
Flowers, Sonoma | Pinot NoirUSD 85.00
2018
Elouan, Oregon | Pinot NoirUSD 36.00
2018
Meiomi, California | Pinot NoirUSD 36.00
2018
American Red Wine
Caymus Conundrum, California | BlendUSD 40.00
2019
Abstract by Orin Swift, Napa Valley | BlendUSD 55.00
2018
Leviathan, Napa Valley | BlendUSD 55.00
2018
Prisoner, Napa Valley | BlendUSD 65.00
2018
Sterling Vineyards “PLATINUM”, Napa Valley | BlendUSD 77.00
2012
Machete, California | BlendUSD 85.00
2016
“8 Years in the Desert” by Orin Swift, Napa Valley | BlendUSD 85.00
2018
Maestro Robert Mondavi , Napa Valley | BlendUSD 55.00
2018
Rowen, Sonoma County | BlendUSD 65.00
2016
Merlot
Duckhorn, Napa Valley | MerlotUSD 69.00
2016
Stags Leap Winery, Napa Valley | MerlotUSD 45.00
2016
Thorn, Napa Valley | MerlotUSD 60.00
2014
Simi, Sonoma | MerlotUSD 36.00
2018
Decoy, Napa Valley | MerlotUSD 42.00
2019
Josh Cellars, Napa Valley | MerlotUSD 36.00
2020
Charles Krug, Napa Valley | MerlotUSD 52.00
2018
Cabernet Sauvignon
Canvasback, Columbia valley | CabernetUSD 55.00
2016
Caymus, Nappa Valley | CabernetUSD 155.00
2019
Faus, Nappa Valley | CabernetUSD 75.00
2017
Honig, Nappa Valley | CabernetUSD 85.00
2016
Mount Veeder, Nappa Valley | CabernetUSD 48.00
2017
Oberon, Nappa County | CabernetUSD 45.00
2018
Shafer OnePoint Five (Stag's Leap), Nappa Valley | CabernetUSD 130.00
2017
Joseph Phelps, Nappa Valley | CabernetUSD 115.00
2018
Quilt, Nappa Valley | CabernetUSD 60.00
2018
Silver Oak "Alexander", Alexander Valley | CabernetUSD 95.00
2016
Silverado "Estate", Nappa Valley | CabernetUSD 90.00
2016
Odette (Stag's Leap), Nappa Valley | CabernetUSD 189.00
2018
Decoy, Nappa Valley | CabernetUSD 45.00
2019
Charles Krug, Nappa Valley | CabernetUSD 60.00
2018
Cakebread Cellars, Nappa Valley | CabernetUSD 120.00
2018
Palermo, Nappa Valley | CabernetUSD 78.00
2019
Austin Hope, Paso Robles| CabernetUSD 55.00
2019
Domestic Beer
BudweiserUSD 4.00
Miller LiteUSD 4.00
Bud LightUSD 4.00
Michelob UltraUSD 4.00
Coors LightUSD 4.00
Italian Beer
Peroni Nastro AzzurroUSD 6.00
Mexian Beer
Negra ModeloUSD 5.00
BohemiaUSD 5.00
CoronaUSD 5.00
Dos EquisUSD 5.00
Modelo EspecialUSD 5.00
Belgium Beer
Stella ArtoisUSD 6.50
Micro/Specialty
Blue MoonUSD 5.00
Shiner BockUSD 7.00
Saint Arnold Fancy LawnmowerUSD 4.00
Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPAUSD 9.00
O’Doul’sUSD 4.50
Angry Orchard Traditional DryUSD 4.00
Saint Arnold Elisa IPAUSD 7.00
Irish Beer
GuinnessUSD 5.00
Netherlands Beer
HeinekenUSD 5.00
Snacks
Mixed Kalamata OlivesUSD 5.00
Marinated VegetablesUSD 6.00
Appetizers
Crispy Fried Mozzarella BallsUSD 7.00
marinara dipping sauce
Tomato & Basil SoupUSD 7.00
freshly made finished with basil oil and served with bread roll
Il Forno BruschettaUSD 9.00
buffalo mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil
Calamari FrittiUSD 12.00
Rhode Island tender calamari rings lightly fried in our seasoned flour with mixed cherry and banana peppers
Fresh Mussels and Little Neck ClamsUSD 13.00
bound in a habanero tomato and basil ragu (limited availability)
Il Forno Charcuterie Board (For 2)USD 35.00
burrata cheese, manchego, prosciutto, mortadella bologna, salami, apple wood smoked ham, kalamata olives Il forno griddled herb bread balsamic and berry chutney
Baked Little Neck ClamsUSD 13.00
wood fired littleneck clams, spicy sauce, pancetta, roasted tomatoes, pepper jack cheese
Burrata & Prosciutto Di ParmaUSD 16.00
board with prosciutto, burrata, kalamata and castelvetrano olives, green apple slices
Il Forno Flat BreadUSD 9.00
Marinara Sauce
Salads
Cesar Salad
romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, Il Forno focaccia croutons coated in caesar dressing
- smUSD 8.00
- lgUSD 14.00
- add chicken 6
- add shrimp 8
Baby Iceberg
blue cheese dressing, red onion, cherry tomato’s crispy prosciutto
- smUSD 8.00
- lgUSD 14.00
- add chicken 6
- add shrimp 8
Caprese Salad
buffalo mozzarella, plumb tomato, basil leaves and balsamic vinegar
- smUSD 10.00
- lgUSD 18.00
- add prosciutto 6
Antipasto Salad
prosciutto, pickled vegetables, kalamata olives, mushrooms in our house vinaigrette
- smUSD 11.00
- lgUSD 19.00
- add chicken 6
- add shrimp 8
Pasta
Il Forno LasagneUSD 18.00
our house-made bolognese sauce layered between pasta sheets with mixed cheeses oven finished with fresh plum tomato sauce & mozzarella
Il Forno BologneseUSD 18.00
parpadelle pasta in our signature pork and beef bolognese sauce, finished with parmesan
Pasta of the DayUSD 18.00
Ask your server
Seafood LinguiniUSD 25.00
shrimp, fresh mussels & scallops bound in our citrus scampi sauce finished with fresh parmesan
Conchiglie al FornoUSD 20.00
pasta shells sautéed with pancetta, shallots, and sage in mascarpone cream sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese and baked in the oven
Atlantic Salmon ConchiglieUSD 25.00
conchiglie and flaked Atlantic salmon with capers, olives & cilantro bound in lemon and tomato pomodoro sauce
Fettuccine AlfredoUSD 18.00
ribbons of linguine pasta tossed in our cheesy alfredo sauce
Basil Pesto LinguineUSD 18.00
aged parmesan, arugula, extra virgin olive oil
Baked Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni (v)USD 17.00
covered in with our marinara and white sauce and baked in the oven
Valley Mushroom and Truffle RisottoUSD 17.00
local valley mushrooms white truffle oil rice finished with parmesan
Avocado ConchiglieUSD 18.00
fresh sliced avocado, habanero, cucumber, cherry tomato dressed in a lime, cilantro and chili oil
Lump CrabUSD 25.00
parpadelle pasta coated in lump crab, sundried tomatoes, caper, marinara sauce and topped with parmesan
Signature Dishes
Included Sides (choose 2) Vegetable medley, creamy mashed potatoes,butter new potatoes, green beans
Chicken / Eggplant Alla ParmigianaUSD 20.00
lightly breaded chicken breast or eggplant with linguini. Mozzarella cheese and our marinara sauce
14oz RibeyeUSD 39.00
garlic & herb butter
6oz FilletUSD 39.00
garlic & herb butter
Atlantic Salmon 6ozUSD 23.00
topped with a tomato and basil and lemon salsa
Chicken and Mushroom MarsalaUSD 20.00
6oz chicken breast coated in a mushroom and marsala wine cream
Market Fish of the DayUSD 18.00
ask your server for today’s feature (limited availability)
Griddled Pork Chops (2)USD 30.00
Il Forno marinated pork chops cooked on the griddle finished with an Italian salsa verdi
Side Upgrades
Additional $4
Tenderstem Broccolini
Truffle and Parmesan Fries
Linguine w/Marinara
Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy Herb Mashed Potato
Garlic Grilled Asparagus
Sauteed Valley Mushrooms
Chili Baby Potatoes
Pizza
MargheritaUSD 13.00
mozzarella, basil
PepperoniUSD 13.00
pepperoni, mozzarella
BologneseUSD 18.00
pork & beef bolognese, pancetta,mushroom
Al FornoUSD 18.00
pancetta, pecorino cheese and cherry tomato
Shiitak e Fungi e Peperoni RossiUSD 15.00
sautéed shiitake mushrooms, grilled red peppers, mozzarella
La GrigliataUSD 15.00
eggplant, zucchini, red roasted peppers, mushrooms, mozzarella
RusticaUSD 15.00
mushrooms, asparagus, prosciutto, truffle oil mozzarella
Meatlover'sUSD 18.00
Italian sausage, pepperoni, pancetta, mozzarella
Mari e MontiUSD 20.00
shrimp, mushroom, smoked salmon, parsley, mozzarella
Prosciutto con ArugulaUSD 15.00
tomato, prosciutto, arugula
Salsiccia e FunghiUSD 15.00
Italian sausage & mushrooms
LuccaUSD 15.00
tomato, black olives, anchovies, garlic, EVOO, basil and dried oregano
Dessert & Dessert Cocktails
Limoncello Iced ParfaitUSD 9.00
Frozen raspberries, meringue, confit fennel
AffogatoUSD 9.00
House made vanilla ice-cream with shot of espresso
Ilforno Tiramisu CheesecakeUSD 9.00
Coffee infused mascarpone, lady fingers, coffee gel
Dark Chocolate Panna CottaUSD 9.00
Caramelised pecans, orange mascarpone
Cookies and Cream MacaronUSD 9.00
White chocolate ganache, vanilla ice cream, chocolate crumb
The South TexanUSD 12.00
caffe del fuego coffee liquor, whiskey, grand marnier, orange and coffee bitters
Limoncello & BubblesUSD 10.00
infused limoncello, lemon juice, lemon juice and prosecco, served with a sugared rim
Chocolate Espresso MartiniUSD 10.00
chocolate vodka, caffe de fuego coffee liquor, kahlúa liqueur and dark crème de cacao finished with espresso
Mint Chocolate MartiniUSD 12.00
Smirnoff Whipped Cream Vodka, and Green Crème de Menthe, Crema de Cocoa, half and half milk topped with Chocolate Shavings and Mint Leaf
PortoUSD 10.00
Fonseca Port Bin No. 27 - Full body, very sweet and rich, with a really nice warmth
LimoncelloUSD 10.00
House Infused Limoncello
Sambuca con MoscaUSD 10.00
An Italian Classic, Shot of Sambuca with Three Toasted Coffee Beans which Represent Health, Prosperity and Happiness
GrappaUSD 10.00
Cividina Grappa
AmaroUSD 10.00
Chilled Montenegro Amaro Italiano with Fresh Lime Juice
Spirit Coffee
Served Hot or Iced Topping: Whipped Cream
Create your own CoffeeUSD 11.00
Espresso
Espresso Decaf
Americano
Americano Decaf
Disaronno Amaretto
Cidivina Grappa
Licor 43
Jameson Irish Whiskey
Bailey’s Irish Cream
Kahlúa
Courvoisier Cognac
Grand Marnier
Patron
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- 4.2Value
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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 4.4 stars by 321 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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Takeaway
(956) 688-95283817 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
- Cuisines
Italian, Unspecified
- 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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(956) 688-9528
- Catering
Il Forno a Legna catering makes any meal a grand affair. Let us cater your next event and help create a fun, memorable occasion. With Catering Delivery, Il Forno a Legna makes your gathering or catered event even easier. Our convenient Catering Delivery ensures you don’t need to leave your event to pick up your order. You bring the crowd, we’ll bring the feast.<br /><br />We offer Food Delivery, Full Dining Experience, Pizza Truck and even Wine Service and Mixed Cocktails.
- Private party facilities
Available for all your catering needs.
- Private party contact
Homero Garcia: (956) 688-9528