Staff super friendly, clean and nice! FANTASTIC PAPA FOR THE PRICE OF $11.25!! Plus fresh bacon!!…read moreCarlos was nice and explained all my questions. Plus free fresh chips and salsa. Definitely my go to place when I come down to visit.

Great food love the Mexican pizza also ordered the Hawaiian it was great and the Vegan pizza…read morebecause one of my brothers is vegan definitely would recommend it.

Best pizza in the RGV as far as we are concerned. We are able to get our pizza with half cheddar…read morecheese and regular pizza cheese on the other side.

I'd like to tell you a story. It's either late 80s or early 90s and it's just me and my mom at The…read morePlaza Mall. We've gone through the routine of JC Penny's, Dillards, and Sears and now it's time for my food court reward for not misbehaving. Many of you might not remember or have been born yet, but the place that took center stage and what was my favorite pizza place to this day was Luca Pizza. I'll always remember a worker wearing their chef's whites offering samples in the dining area, and my mom taking one for each of us. Every time I ate a piece I thought, "man, no wonder the Ninja Turtles love pizza so much". And then one day it was gone. The pizzeria that I loved so much growing up was no longer there, and it felt like it took all my memories with it. I thought that was it. All we have left here in The Valley is global pizza chains. Nothing made with heart. But then a cousin of mine told me that one of the cooks opened up his own place in Mission on Conway called "Pizza di Roma". Familiar faces. Familiar flavors. Familiar memories. After getting a haircut at Tatan's I would drive over and walk through the back entrance after passing their herb garden and get a pie. Things were right in the world, and wouldn't you know it, I came to learn that the full name of Luca Pizza was "Luca Pizza di Roma". Hah! And then one day it was gone. The doors were shut. The lights were off. Surely this can't be happening again right? Of course it was. The story would repeat itself with yet another pizzeria with the same staff called Titto's Pizzeria in Palmview until that too was gone, only this time there was no new incarnation. The spiritual descendants of Luca Pizza in The Plaza Mall were now all gone. There was no more pizza to be made from them anymore. Their story, as far as I know, had ended. And then one day I discovered The Pizzeria. The same cousin recommended it saying it reminded him of Pizza di Roma. Familiar ingredients! Familiar flavors! So, of course, I made the trek to Harlingen. Has anyone ever had that experience where they open the doors to a restaurant and you're immediately hit in the face with the smell that defines their restaurant? For steak houses it's the smell of the smoke coming from a seared steak, for panaderias it's the smell of sugar and freshly baked bread, and for coffee shops it's the smell of the sweetness of freshly ground coffee beans. For The Pizzeria, it was the smell of a caramelized pizza crust, the burnt flour left over in the oven, and the unmistakable heat and smell of a 450 degree oven that has baked thousands of pies in its lifetime. Now, I've been a loyal fan of this local pizza chain for years, and when their Harlingen location first opened, I still remember walking in and feeling like I had stepped into a true, passion-driven pizzeria. The place had energy, heart, and a sense of pride. Perhaps not familiar faces, but familiar flavors and, yes, familiar memories. But lately, something's changed, and not for the better. My recent visits to the Mission location have felt strangely lifeless in comparison. While the ingredients are still fresh, the execution hasn't been keeping up. The crusts come out uneven, the bakes inconsistent, and the attention to detail that once defined them seems to be fading. The frustrating part is that they still have all the ingredients (pun intended) to be great. Every single bite I take I think "This is good, and it's so close to being great, but it's just not there." What's lacking now is technique and care. The fundamentals aren't being applied with the same precision or passion they used to, and the result shows. I genuinely hope they can turn things around, because this isn't a lost cause. They've proven before, especially in those early Harlingen days, that they can deliver pizza with real heart. With a renewed focus on craftsmanship and consistency, they could easily reclaim what made them special. I want to keep cheering for them, but they need to rediscover the spark that once set them apart.

This is the brick-and-mortar anchor to an amazing food truck park we found during my work trip to…read moreMcAllen. So let's talk pizza. We had the Fuhgeddaboudit which is their hot honey pizza. The pizza was delicious and the crust lived up to the hype as absolutely fantastic. But let's also talk culture and ambience. I learned this place has been open about four months. Let's face it, you can get pizza a million different ways in a million different places. So why here? What makes this place special in my mind is not just that the pizza is delicious but that it is a truly family run business that treats you like family when you're there. Brothers Alfredo and Victor were who I met. Also involved are a sister, a brother in law, mom behind the register, and Alfredo Sr. serving fresh popped popcorn. And what they created together was a fun, electric vibe that felt like a community. And they invited in seven food trucks that complement the park with a variety of other food types so there's something for everyone. In the end, I just love success stories and I want to help champion this family for having the vision, resilience, and drive to bring this community closer together with great food. Do yourself a favor and check it out for yourself.

This is located in a cool little food truck park. I tried the Fuggedaboutit, Detroit style. It was…read morereally good! Perfectly cooked crust, both chewy and a bit crispy on the outside. Perfect amount of cheese and toppings, I'll have to try the Neopolitan style next.

I went into this restaurant wanting a simple Greek salad. No…read moreolives, no peppers. Easy. Calm. Not a challenge. What I got was absolutely NOT a Greek salad. It was a mountain of lettuce -- and not even the good kind. Greek salads don't even use lettuce, but this one had enough to open a petting zoo. Then they tossed in: * Random carrots (since when are carrots Greek??) * Feta sprinkled so lightly it looked scared * Tomatoes chopped into tiny crumbs like someone panicked while cutting salsa * Dry Parmesan stick shreds from the cheap Caesar salad kit at H-E-B There was nothing Greek about it. Not the taste, not the ingredients, not the vibe -- nothing. So I politely asked if they could take it off the bill because it wasn't what I ordered. That's when the dueña came out, suddenly and dramatically, insisting: "It IS Greek. I worked with Greeks." Ma'am... You could work with Zeus himself -- THIS salad is still not Greek. And the wildest part? The restaurant was empty. Not a single customer anywhere. Just us, the chairs, and a couple of salt shakers watching the whole thing unfold like, "Girl... just take it off the bill." Meanwhile, my table froze mid-first bite. Nobody even got to enjoy their food because the whole vibe died right there. Only the teen finished his plate -- silently. No "mmm," no "this is good," nothing. Just survival mode chewing. The bread tasted okay but looked like garlic Texas toast pretending to be Italian. At the end of the day, I STILL don't know if the food here is good or not because the entire dinner turned into the Great Greek Salad Argument of 2025 over lettuce, carrots, and fake Greek Parmesan crumbs. Eating out should feel relaxing -- not like you're debating someone's tía over a salad with identity issues.

Ordered the deep dish pizza and it was delicious! Highly recommend. Reminds me of being in the…read moremotherland of Chicago. Coach Celso

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".

The food is good and the service is friendly and I liked the vibe my favorite food is probably the…read moremango habanero wings

This place is perfect for large families on budgets. When we went, they had a pizza special of 3…read morepizzas for only $16. They have quite a variety of food, from tortas and tacos to pizza and wings, not the usual mix for such a small place. When you have such a large variety of different foods, flavors don't always come through. Our food was good...the pizza was nice and hot, there was no flavor lacking. Was it the best pizza out there, no but for it's price it was great. I ordered wings because I had a hankering for them...they were admittedly small. Other places have higher quality wings but their prices are also much higher. The Buffalo sauce was tangy with a little heat, and the wings were sauced well. But wings were definitely not their forte.... And my wife ordered herself a Siberia tostada...it was quite large. The tostada had the right amount of crunch but the shredded chicken was missing flavor... Not the best wings...good pizza... decent Mexican food...but the best prices out there. Recommended for those with large families....

Love the pizzas! Service is great and ambience is wonderful…read more I usually order DRAG IT THRU THE GARDEN!!! Full of veggies and cheese.

Visiting from Dallas and was told this was one of the best. For 58 dollars I should have just got…read morea CiCi pizza. It was over done and basically nothing on it. If you are Visiting from a North Eastern state that has REAL Pizza - don't waste your time..... Our pizzas looked nothing like the photos.....

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 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!

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!