After reading the previous reviews, we decided to come here to settle our Italian cravings. I love…read moretrying new and unique dishes and the Salty Pear pizza was the perfect item on the menu for me to try. It was amazing! The cheese, pears and balsamic glaze all joined together to make a fabulous dish! My husband had the Pepperoni Pizza and he said it was great. Btw, they make their own dough for the pizza and it is perfect. Our friend had the Shrimp Scampi and he thoroughly enjoyed it. The restaurant is clean and offers comfortable and spacious seating and pleasant decor. The staff were extremely friendly and efficient. We will be back and we hope you will go, as well. They have 2 additional spaces for groups and special occasions and they have a step down lounge adjacent to the bar with tvs going - perfect for watching the game! Please go! You won't be disappointed!

I saw this restaurant on an Instagram post and the food looked really good so we had to try it…read more We started with the spinach artichoke dip and that was delicious! We also ordered a regular pepperoni pizza. The pizza was really cheesy, which I loved but I think it could have stood to be in the oven a couple more minutes because the center was a little too soggy. But the outer crust was nice and crisp. I ordered the tortellini bolognese. The pasta was cooked nicely but the sauce did not taste like traditional bolognese sauce. It tasted like regular meat sauce. That being said, I enjoyed the taste of the sauce but it was not worth the 20 dollar price, especially since it wasn't even bolognese. The service was nice. Our waitress was attentive and since we were the only ones there at the time, our food came out pretty quick! The space itself was clean and felt homey. Would have loved some Italian music but we enjoyed ourselves either way. All in all, this place was ok, not great but definitely better than some other Italian places I've been. With a few improvements, their food could be really great!

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.

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!

I want to start off by saying that the service was AMAZING, their staff is so friendly and…read morewelcoming. This place is homey, clean and overall a family friendly restaurant. We started off with some bread (it's free), it was fresh and delicious. We asked for the calamari as an appetizer, it was great. We also tried the shrimp scampi & chicken piccata, both were amazing and came with a choice of salad or soup. We also got some cheesecake, it was my favorite dish, and a great way to end this flavorful experience. Will be coming back!

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.

The ambiance is quaint. Service was great and their italian food tastes authentically made from…read morescratch. I love italian soo I'm picky when it comes to trying a new Italian spot but I would return to this one! Their house wine was good and I want to try their wood brick oven pizza next!

Been a while since I have gone but it was a good experience. I'm old and it was a bit trendy. But…read moreif you are dating or young at heart it is a great place with good beer and solid food.

Sierra Madre Brewing Co. is a pub and restaurant that specializes in craft beer and Italian food in…read moreReynosa, Mexico. 5 Stars for Service, Food, and Ambience

My wife and I dined at The Meatball Cafe on a Friday around 1pm. The host greeted us with a smile…read moreand we were immediately seated. The restaurant is very dark in places, but each table has lamps which made the vibe very cozy. Our server gave recommendations, and we ended up with the cheese ravioli appetizer, which was absolutely delicious!!! 3 generously sized fried ravioli, filled with cheese and spinach, which resembled a nice spinach artichoke dip. We were also given a loaf of ciabatta bread with garlic olive oil to dip in. The bread had a nice crust and was very soft on the inside. My wife had the Scallop toscana pasta, which had 5 perfectly cooked scallops with a fresh pesto sauce with spaghetti pasta. Her pasta was delicious, with a very fresh herb tasting pesto, and the pasta was perfectly cooked. I honestly enjoyed her dish more than I did mine! I had the house signature, Spaghetti and meatballs. It was a tomato sauce spaghetti with 2 almost baseball sized meatballs. The meatballs were moist and very hearty, and tasted amazing. The sauce on my spaghetti tasted very fresh. It was good and had great flavor, however I feel that it was slightly bland for my taste(to be fair I enjoy things on the saltier side). My only real dislike about the spaghetti is that the sauce seemed to be very watery, and did not cling to the pasta very well. I'd like a thicker sauce, but other than that I really enjoyed it. For dessert, I ordered a crème brûlée, which was absolutely delicious. The custard wasn't too sweet but had great flavor otherwise, and it had a thick, crunchy sugar topping. The dark spot on the topping may have been burnt just a bit, it wasn't bad, but I did not enjoy that as much as the rest. Overall very tasty. My wife ordered the Italian cheesecake, which looked absolutely stunning. A very large slice of a ricotta based cheesecake with a blackberry topping. It was smooth, rich, and absolutely delicious. Only issue with the cheesecake is that we couldn't finish it! Overall I would highly recommend The Meatball Cafe, and my wife and I may be returning for dinner tonight with my buddy and his fiancé. This place will be on my list for every SPI trip!!!! (Forgot to get a pic of the ravioli)

always enjoy eating at the meatball cafe. Randall the bartender is very accommodatingand friendly…read more I love to sit at the bar and talk with the bartender and other guests.

Funny to believe that I can find better Italian food in Weslaco than I can in Houston, but it's…read moretrue. Milano's has excellent food, service and the building is nice. Between it and Arturo's we eat at both when we are down in the area dove hunting.

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.

Great food and appetizers. Server was attentive and came to check on us. The ambiance is nice and…read moregreat upbeat music. Great place to hang with family and friends for a perfect occasion.

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".

The best. I've really loved being able to witness this place really come into its own! The menu is…read morecompletely refined to a select few dishes that are all delicious in their own right. I can only go so many weekends without the Spicy Shrimp Alfredo!! The staff is also a solid group of the same people week to week which to me is always a great example of management. Vibes here are always high especially when you get to sit at the bar and watch a great working kitchen.

This is a quaint establishment. I have heard that the pizza is delicious. But I decided to try a…read morepasta plate and dessert was a foggato. Frankly everything was flavorful and yummy. I will definitely keep going for the pasta plate

This was my first time trying a pizza this way and I loved it. We ordered through the phone and…read morewent to pick up and I ordered at the wrong location and they still got my pizza ready very fast, the service is great.

Toppings were excellent. There was no red sauce. It was dough with toppings on it. Worst piece I've…read moreever had in my life.