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
Patio/Outdoor Dining
Menu
Craft Cocktails
Limoncello CollinsUS$10.00
Blue Bombay gin, limoncello, lemon juice and rosemary simple syrup.
Chiaro di LunaUS$12.00
Muddle Blackberries, blueberries and mint on a short rocks glass, grappa, St. Germain, amaro and rosemary simple syrup.
Martini NegroniUS$10.00
Gin, Campari and sweet vermouth with ice.
Vecchio StileUS$10.00
Makers Mark, orange bitters, grenadine, Fernet, rosemary syrup and Rosemary sprig
Cosmo CitronUS$10.00
Citron, lime, simple syrup, cranberries.
CarajilloUS$10.00
A cold and foamy drink, with freshly made espresso, Licor 43 and fresh ice.
Aria FrescaUS$12.00
Grappa, rosemary syrup, basil leaves, limoncello, lemon juice and ice.
Premium Pours by Half Glass and Full Glass
Cakebread, Sauvignon Blanc
- 3ozUS$10.00
- 5ozUS$15.00
Cakebread Cellars, Chardonnay
- 3ozUS$10.00
- 5ozUS$18.00
Shafer, Chardonnay
- 3ozUS$9.00
- 5ozUS$16.00
Flowers, Pinot Noir
- 3ozUS$8.00
- 5ozUS$16.00
Prisoner by Orin Swift, Blend
- 3ozUS$8.00
- 5ozUS$16.00
Cakebread Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon
- 3ozUS$15.00
- 5ozUS$25.00
Austin Hope, Cabernet Sauvignon
- 3ozUS$8.00
- 5ozUS$15.00
Caymus, Cabernet Sauvignon
- 3ozUS$15.00
- 5ozUS$25.00
House Wines
House Italian RedUS$10.00
House RedUS$10.00
House WhiteUS$10.00
House Rosso DulceUS$10.00
House MoscatoUS$10.00
Sangría
Red SangriaUS$12.00
White SangriaUS$12.00
Licor 43 Sangria (Red or White)US$14.00
American White Wine
Decoy by Duckhorn, Sonoma | Sauvignon BlancUS$45.00
2018
Shafer, Napa Valley | ChardonnayUS$65.00
2018
A to Z, Oregon | ChardonnayUS$38.00
2018
Cakebread, Nappa Valley | Sauvignon BlancUS$52.00
2019
Cakebread, Nappa Valley | ChardonnayUS$59.00
2018
International Wine and Rosé
Santa Cristina, Italy | RoséUS$35.00
2019
Masi Masianco, Venecia, Italia | Pinto GrigioUS$35.00
2018
Paul Jaboulet Parallele 45, Rhone, France | Cotes du RhoneUS$30.00
2017
Santa Margarita, Valdaige, Italia | Pinot GrigioUS$42.00
2019
Felino, Mendoza, Argentina | ChardonnayUS$48.00
2018
Roero Arneis, Italy | BlendUS$56.00
2019
Rock Angel, France | RoseUS$55.00
2019
Champagne
Don Perignon, France | BrutUS$250.00
Nicolas Feuillatte, France | BrutUS$65.00
Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial RoséUS$135.00
Sparkling Wine
Caposaldon, Italy | ProseccoUS$38.00
La Marca Luminore, Italy | ProseccoUS$55.00
Bellafina, Italy | ProseccoUS$28.00
Cupcake, Italy | ProseccoUS$28.00
Italian Red Wine
Tenuta San Guido “Guidalberto”, Toscana | BlendUS$79.00
2015
Tenuta San Guido “Guidalberto”, Toscana | BlendUS$95.00
2017
Tenuta Perano, Italy | BlendUS$60.00
2017
Brunello di Montalcino, Italy | SangioveseUS$95.00
2016
Peppoli Chianti, Italy | SangioveseUS$45.00
2018
Il Bruciato, Italy | BlendUS$75.00
2019
Villa Antinori, Italy | BlendUS$45.00
2017
Marchese Antinori, Italy | BlendUS$95.00
2017
Argentinian/ Australian/ French Wine
Catena, Argentona | MalbecUS$42.00
2018
Penfolds “Bin 407”, South Australia, Australia | CabernetUS$88.00
2014
Red Schooner by Caymus, Mendoza, Argentina | MalbecUS$59.00
V8
Pinot Noir
Belle Glos “Clark & Telephone”, Santa Barbara | Pinot NoirUS$85.00
2018
Flowers, Sonoma | Pinot NoirUS$85.00
2018
Elouan, Oregon | Pinot NoirUS$36.00
2018
Meiomi, California | Pinot NoirUS$36.00
2018
American Red Wine
Caymus Conundrum, California | BlendUS$40.00
2019
Abstract by Orin Swift, Napa Valley | BlendUS$55.00
2018
Leviathan, Napa Valley | BlendUS$55.00
2018
Prisoner, Napa Valley | BlendUS$65.00
2018
Sterling Vineyards “PLATINUM”, Napa Valley | BlendUS$77.00
2012
Machete, California | BlendUS$85.00
2016
“8 Years in the Desert” by Orin Swift, Napa Valley | BlendUS$85.00
2018
Maestro Robert Mondavi , Napa Valley | BlendUS$55.00
2018
Rowen, Sonoma County | BlendUS$65.00
2016
Merlot
Duckhorn, Napa Valley | MerlotUS$69.00
2016
Stags Leap Winery, Napa Valley | MerlotUS$45.00
2016
Thorn, Napa Valley | MerlotUS$60.00
2014
Simi, Sonoma | MerlotUS$36.00
2018
Decoy, Napa Valley | MerlotUS$42.00
2019
Josh Cellars, Napa Valley | MerlotUS$36.00
2020
Charles Krug, Napa Valley | MerlotUS$52.00
2018
Cabernet Sauvignon
Canvasback, Columbia valley | CabernetUS$55.00
2016
Caymus, Nappa Valley | CabernetUS$155.00
2019
Faus, Nappa Valley | CabernetUS$75.00
2017
Honig, Nappa Valley | CabernetUS$85.00
2016
Mount Veeder, Nappa Valley | CabernetUS$48.00
2017
Oberon, Nappa County | CabernetUS$45.00
2018
Shafer OnePoint Five (Stag's Leap), Nappa Valley | CabernetUS$130.00
2017
Joseph Phelps, Nappa Valley | CabernetUS$115.00
2018
Quilt, Nappa Valley | CabernetUS$60.00
2018
Silver Oak "Alexander", Alexander Valley | CabernetUS$95.00
2016
Silverado "Estate", Nappa Valley | CabernetUS$90.00
2016
Odette (Stag's Leap), Nappa Valley | CabernetUS$189.00
2018
Decoy, Nappa Valley | CabernetUS$45.00
2019
Charles Krug, Nappa Valley | CabernetUS$60.00
2018
Cakebread Cellars, Nappa Valley | CabernetUS$120.00
2018
Palermo, Nappa Valley | CabernetUS$78.00
2019
Austin Hope, Paso Robles| CabernetUS$55.00
2019
Domestic Beer
BudweiserUS$4.00
Miller LiteUS$4.00
Bud LightUS$4.00
Michelob UltraUS$4.00
Coors LightUS$4.00
Italian Beer
Peroni Nastro AzzurroUS$6.00
Mexian Beer
Negra ModeloUS$5.00
BohemiaUS$5.00
CoronaUS$5.00
Dos EquisUS$5.00
Modelo EspecialUS$5.00
Belgium Beer
Stella ArtoisUS$6.50
Micro/Specialty
Blue MoonUS$5.00
Shiner BockUS$7.00
Saint Arnold Fancy LawnmowerUS$4.00
Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPAUS$9.00
O’Doul’sUS$4.50
Angry Orchard Traditional DryUS$4.00
Saint Arnold Elisa IPAUS$7.00
Irish Beer
GuinnessUS$5.00
Netherlands Beer
HeinekenUS$5.00
Snacks
Mixed Kalamata OlivesUS$5.00
Marinated VegetablesUS$6.00
Appetizers
Crispy Fried Mozzarella BallsUS$7.00
marinara dipping sauce
Tomato & Basil SoupUS$7.00
freshly made finished with basil oil and served with bread roll
Il Forno BruschettaUS$9.00
buffalo mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil
Calamari FrittiUS$12.00
Rhode Island tender calamari rings lightly fried in our seasoned flour with mixed cherry and banana peppers
Fresh Mussels and Little Neck ClamsUS$13.00
bound in a habanero tomato and basil ragu (limited availability)
Il Forno Charcuterie Board (For 2)US$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 ClamsUS$13.00
wood fired littleneck clams, spicy sauce, pancetta, roasted tomatoes, pepper jack cheese
Burrata & Prosciutto Di ParmaUS$16.00
board with prosciutto, burrata, kalamata and castelvetrano olives, green apple slices
Il Forno Flat BreadUS$9.00
Marinara Sauce
Salads
Cesar Salad
romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, Il Forno focaccia croutons coated in caesar dressing
- smUS$8.00
- lgUS$14.00
- add chicken 6
- add shrimp 8
Baby Iceberg
blue cheese dressing, red onion, cherry tomato’s crispy prosciutto
- smUS$8.00
- lgUS$14.00
- add chicken 6
- add shrimp 8
Caprese Salad
buffalo mozzarella, plumb tomato, basil leaves and balsamic vinegar
- smUS$10.00
- lgUS$18.00
- add prosciutto 6
Antipasto Salad
prosciutto, pickled vegetables, kalamata olives, mushrooms in our house vinaigrette
- smUS$11.00
- lgUS$19.00
- add chicken 6
- add shrimp 8
Pasta
Il Forno LasagneUS$18.00
our house-made bolognese sauce layered between pasta sheets with mixed cheeses oven finished with fresh plum tomato sauce & mozzarella
Il Forno BologneseUS$18.00
parpadelle pasta in our signature pork and beef bolognese sauce, finished with parmesan
Pasta of the DayUS$18.00
Ask your server
Seafood LinguiniUS$25.00
shrimp, fresh mussels & scallops bound in our citrus scampi sauce finished with fresh parmesan
Conchiglie al FornoUS$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 ConchiglieUS$25.00
conchiglie and flaked Atlantic salmon with capers, olives & cilantro bound in lemon and tomato pomodoro sauce
Fettuccine AlfredoUS$18.00
ribbons of linguine pasta tossed in our cheesy alfredo sauce
Basil Pesto LinguineUS$18.00
aged parmesan, arugula, extra virgin olive oil
Baked Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni (v)US$17.00
covered in with our marinara and white sauce and baked in the oven
Valley Mushroom and Truffle RisottoUS$17.00
local valley mushrooms white truffle oil rice finished with parmesan
Avocado ConchiglieUS$18.00
fresh sliced avocado, habanero, cucumber, cherry tomato dressed in a lime, cilantro and chili oil
Lump CrabUS$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 ParmigianaUS$20.00
lightly breaded chicken breast or eggplant with linguini. Mozzarella cheese and our marinara sauce
14oz RibeyeUS$39.00
garlic & herb butter
6oz FilletUS$39.00
garlic & herb butter
Atlantic Salmon 6ozUS$23.00
topped with a tomato and basil and lemon salsa
Chicken and Mushroom MarsalaUS$20.00
6oz chicken breast coated in a mushroom and marsala wine cream
Market Fish of the DayUS$18.00
ask your server for today’s feature (limited availability)
Griddled Pork Chops (2)US$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
MargheritaUS$13.00
mozzarella, basil
PepperoniUS$13.00
pepperoni, mozzarella
BologneseUS$18.00
pork & beef bolognese, pancetta,mushroom
Al FornoUS$18.00
pancetta, pecorino cheese and cherry tomato
Shiitak e Fungi e Peperoni RossiUS$15.00
sautéed shiitake mushrooms, grilled red peppers, mozzarella
La GrigliataUS$15.00
eggplant, zucchini, red roasted peppers, mushrooms, mozzarella
RusticaUS$15.00
mushrooms, asparagus, prosciutto, truffle oil mozzarella
Meatlover'sUS$18.00
Italian sausage, pepperoni, pancetta, mozzarella
Mari e MontiUS$20.00
shrimp, mushroom, smoked salmon, parsley, mozzarella
Prosciutto con ArugulaUS$15.00
tomato, prosciutto, arugula
Salsiccia e FunghiUS$15.00
Italian sausage & mushrooms
LuccaUS$15.00
tomato, black olives, anchovies, garlic, EVOO, basil and dried oregano
Dessert & Dessert Cocktails
Limoncello Iced ParfaitUS$9.00
Frozen raspberries, meringue, confit fennel
AffogatoUS$9.00
House made vanilla ice-cream with shot of espresso
Ilforno Tiramisu CheesecakeUS$9.00
Coffee infused mascarpone, lady fingers, coffee gel
Dark Chocolate Panna CottaUS$9.00
Caramelised pecans, orange mascarpone
Cookies and Cream MacaronUS$9.00
White chocolate ganache, vanilla ice cream, chocolate crumb
The South TexanUS$12.00
caffe del fuego coffee liquor, whiskey, grand marnier, orange and coffee bitters
Limoncello & BubblesUS$10.00
infused limoncello, lemon juice, lemon juice and prosecco, served with a sugared rim
Chocolate Espresso MartiniUS$10.00
chocolate vodka, caffe de fuego coffee liquor, kahlúa liqueur and dark crème de cacao finished with espresso
Mint Chocolate MartiniUS$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
PortoUS$10.00
Fonseca Port Bin No. 27 - Full body, very sweet and rich, with a really nice warmth
LimoncelloUS$10.00
House Infused Limoncello
Sambuca con MoscaUS$10.00
An Italian Classic, Shot of Sambuca with Three Toasted Coffee Beans which Represent Health, Prosperity and Happiness
GrappaUS$10.00
Cividina Grappa
AmaroUS$10.00
Chilled Montenegro Amaro Italiano with Fresh Lime Juice
Spirit Coffee
Served Hot or Iced Topping: Whipped Cream
Create your own CoffeeUS$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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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
Patio/Outdoor Dining
- 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