The food, wait staff are amazing! Prices are reasonable! The dessert was wonderful. I will go back…read moretonight!

This is the best Italian restaurant I've been to in the 956! The place doesn't look like much when…read moreyou walk in, but the food was fantastic!! I ordered a glass of the house Chianti and was very surprised at how good it was. I ended up ordering a liter for the table. I had the minestrone soup and the flavor was bold and amazing! My GF opted for a house salad and it was pretty good. She decided to go with the chicken fettuccine as her entrée and was quite delicious. The sauce was not too thick but had tons of flavor. I decided to go with the linguine scampi with shrimp and a lemon butter sauce and this was 10/10 amazing! I finished the whole plate and used the house bread to mop up the left over sauce! The bread tasted fresh and airy. The staff was friendly and like I said the environment didn't scream Italy but none of that matters when compared to how good the food is. I would have eaten this food in the alley, it was sooo good! This place is definitely a hidden gem and I can't wait to go back there and try other items on their menu!

The food was absolutely delicious!…read more But let's start with the margarita. It packs a punch and is just perfectly mixed and well balanced. They have mango and regular. I was happy with the regular flavor and it's a generous pour. Please don't try to drive home if you order this! Tajín rim me please? For my entree I ordered the veal Marsala. I almost cleaned the plate. The veal was so incredibly tender and well seasoned. The Marsala wine sauce was perfection and just the right amount to keep the angel hair pasta coated just right. I love mushrooms and the dish had the perfect amount of mushrooms too. I would totally order this dish again. My friend ordered the crab cakes and they were delicious too. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu.

Amazing calamari with a super good spicy marinara! The…read moremushroom pasta was so good! We will definitely be back!

Dining at Brunetta Tinto & Pasta was such a treat--truly a delicious and elegant hidden gem. We…read morestarted with the mushroom appetizer, which was rich and full of flavor. The lasagna was absolutely to die for--perfectly layered, comforting, and unforgettable. We also had the steak, which was cooked beautifully and complemented the meal perfectly. The service was top notch from start to finish, attentive without being overwhelming. What really stood out was the ambiance--it was so elegant and inviting, it honestly felt like we weren't even in the RGV. A perfect spot for a special night out or when you want something a little elevated. Highly recommend!

I want to take a moment to recognize the outstanding service we received from Daniel Martínez at…read moreBrunetta Wine Bar - McAllen, TX. From the moment we arrived, his attention to detail was exceptional. He was professional, friendly, and genuinely attentive, making us feel truly welcome and valued as guests. Daniel has excellent knowledge of the menu, offered great recommendations, and was always present without being intrusive -- the perfect balance. Because of him, our visit was more than just dinner; it was a wonderful overall experience with top-level service. You can tell when someone truly enjoys their job and takes pride in providing great hospitality. We will definitely be returning, and a big reason for that is Daniel's service. Team members like him truly make a difference. Highly recommended.

Linda's birthday! Our server was excellent, Luis G was busy…read moreand able to stay on top of our orders and delivered excellent service with a smile and a great attitude. We had toasted ravioli for an appetizer, the Gabriella's house bread is excellent, add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic dip I could have made a meal on that alone. We had the solo pizza with black olives, mushrooms and Canadian bacon, the crust was thin and perfection, we also had the 5 cheese lasagna, the sauce is incredible. A friend in Houston recommended Gabriella's and I owe him dinner. Dessert was lemon cheesecake with blueberries. If you're in South Padre Island, you must put Gabriella's on your itenarary...

They have really good Italian food and the portions are very generous. 10/10 service from our…read morewaiter Henry he was very accommodating and helpful with menu choices. The dinning area is very nice low lit candle ambiance. Over all great restaurant experience definitely a staple for me when visiting south padre island

Walking in to the restarante you step into old town Chicago or New York. Sinatra playing, dark wood…read moreand checkered table cloths. Immediately greeted and shown to your table. Appetizers and beverages served with purpose and expediency. Menu selections that are old time staple but rarely found in most establishments. Things like pasta vongole and veal parmesan. The pasta is the star. All pasta is scatch made and served delightfully al dente. Desert and cocktails are a pleasant accompaniment. A refreshing break from franchise dining.

Food was just so so. Not as good as I expected. I was ,…read morehowever, able to stay in my car and have my order delivered to me. That was a plus. Their sign says Pasta Company and in smaller letters "Malfitany".

This was not my first time at Il Forno. It is always so good. My partner and I had a date night. He…read moreordered the meat lovers pizza and I ordered the Bolgenese. Both were so delicious! We felt like we had to be rolled outta there. The waiter was attentive and friendly. He also recommended the Italian red for wine and it was good, too. We made a reservation and we were sat promptly. There was a nice crowd. Such a great, warm vibe. We loved it. We will always come back.

Nice and enjoyable location with friendly staff…read more The appetizers were great, the mango tea was amazing but the fire brick pizza, prosciutto and arugula was just okay. Definitely expected a bit more flavor and crunchier crust but I didn't ask for the extra crispy. Options were regular, crispy or extra crispy, I would have to try it extra crispy next time. Definitely have a nice bar and areas for intimate discussion or open areas to enjoy with family or friends.

I was in the mood for some Italian & had been wanting to try this place and luckily I did! The…read morerestaurant is extremely homey, it literally feels like you're walking into someone's home. We got sat immediately (there was a big party in the other room). They give complementary bread with oil, garlic and herbs, it was delicious. For entres we got Pizza (can't remember the name but it's the one with jalapeños) & also a Chicken Picatta. Our food tasted fresh and amazing. Note: The prices are higher than other restaurants in the area.

it started out good with a friendly waiter. however, even…read morethough the restaurant was not busy and the wait staff was plentiful: they didn't bring water or drinks unless we flag them. in our party of 7 they brought entrees out 1 at a time and then completely forgot 1 order. they then asked if we wanted to cancel the order or should they make it? so an hour and a half after being seated we got our final order. food was ok not great small pour on the wine I will not go back!

Beautiful place, delicious food and great service, well be back and take my group of friend's to…read morecelebrate my Birthday in September.

Went to McAllen for a work conference and my group had an itching for Italian food. Read some great…read morereviews about Bella Mia, so we decided to give it a shot. First, a little hard to find. The address is a section of businesses, and the restaurant is located in section "D" of the complex. Once we entered, we were confronted by a very friendly staff who told us to sit wherever we would like. There was already a table of about 15 people, so that was a good sign. Ordered our drinks which were delivered very quick. Friendly waitress took our food order, and food was out in under 10 minutes. Portion sizes were very generous! I ordered the chicken parmigiana with fettuccine Alfredo. Wow!! It was so good! My husband ordered the eggplant parmigiana with spaghetti and red sauce and enjoyed it. While this was by no means the best Italian food I have had, I was amazed at the quality of good and the friendliness of the staff. I did not expect good Italian food in McAllen. Highly recommended!

Decent pizza.. a little light on toppings and could have been cooked a little longer. Despite…read morethat the flavors of the sauce and crust were really good.

Excellent friendly service. Nelly is a sweetheart. We had the Armando's Deluxe pizza and a…read morepepperoni pizza. Both were extra cheesy and delicious. We will definitely be coming back!!

True Italian resturant from home made pasta and dished to theme Dark woods and style and Outside…read morePatio with live plants and veggies Food outstanding from bread to olive oli garlic dip to pear salad and soups add that oil dip and pepper to the wedding soup and you have an awesome memorable healthy soup loaded with meatballs and veggies. Service outstanding Stephanie is upbeat helpful and great friendly happy service the hostess to The manager came to us twice asking if all good twice we said fantastic My only concern was owner manager in back corner book running the place and business on his speaker phone from interviews to car repairs to watching utube video on speaker All could be done in office behind him it broke the peaceful setting for sure Highly recommend was great food and service

This review is a couple weeks late but I took my mom here for mother's day dinner on May 9th. Our…read moreserver was Isabella and she was awesome! Super attentive and helpful all night even though it was packed that night. She refilled our drinks without asking, took away plates we finished without us calling her over. Now to the food: I had the Aglio e Olio and it was very filling but super garlicky. I couldn't finish the plate since it was a little spicy and a huge portion but I regretted eating it the next day after I had garlic breath. I wouldn't get it again because I wasn't the biggest fan of how strong the garlic flavor was. My boyfriend had the Chicken Parmigiana and he got this to play it safe based on all the good reviews. Unfortunately the chicken was drowned and soggy like if it had been sitting there for a while before it was given to us. The flavors were pretty basic it honestly was just the texture that made this dish not our favorite. My sister had the meat lovers pizza and this was pretty good. I think the entire table had some and we all liked it. She also had the cup of Toscana soup and she really liked that. My mom had the shrimp scampi and that was honestly the star of the show. The shrimp and sauce ratio was perfect. I got to have a bite and I wish I would've ordered that. 10/10 best dish we have tried so far. For dessert we got the tiramisu, creme brûlée and pistachio gelato. I liked all of them but I would only go back for the gelato because I can't make that other than that they are all pretty solid desserts if you can't make the other two yourself. Food came out really quick for the full house they had that night and our wait was only 30-45 mins for a party of 4. There isn't much space for you to wait but they have plenty of tables so I would definitely come back for my favorites of the night!