“Welcome to Il Forno Bar & Grill, your go-to destination in Ashland, VA, for a delectable dining experience. Indulge in our diverse menu featuring succulent steaks, fresh seafood, and a tantalizing selection of Italian specialties and unique dishes. Explore our extensive offerings, from handcrafted pizzas to flavorful pastas, all prepared with utmost care. Unwind at our full bar with an array of beverages while enjoying our generous happy hour specials. Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey at Il Forno Bar & Grill!”
Randy E
Well just take a peak at what we had…the grouper (btw, was the biggest portion i have ever had served to me anywhere) and scallops both well executed and succulent!!The appetizers were great, the sauces (blood orange corn relish) were delicious, and the hanger steak cooked to perfection. Don’t forget dessert. Raspberry Lemoncello stole my heart, but Chocolate caramel crunch was amazing too!
… moreBreanna Taylor
I 100% recommend!!!! My boyfriend and I went on our anniversary and we were immediately greeted with kindness. Our waiter was excellent, he gave us amazing food recommendations and his personality made the experience special. The food was really really good and came out super fast.
… moreMeghan Freeman
Hunter and Sarah as bartenders are on point and Hunter is an exquisite seasoned bartender that simply glides behind the bar. The Lemon Lavender Martini was divine, the seared ahi tuna appetizer was a must order, and the Valentines Day Filet Mignon and Lobster Cognac is how Filet and Lobster tail should be cooked and served. Filet was stunningly tender, the lobster was succulent. Come check this place out!
… moremarinos stratigakis
Great food and service. Excellent pizza crust, not the American dough but the old school, old country stuff. Risotto was well cooked, calamari was flavored well but in my opinion needed a few more pieces. Happy I found this place.
… moreRobert McKaig
I have not been here before but, my wife has. She recommended it highly so we went for her birthday lunch. I had the Mediterranean salad and my wife had chicken primavera. All was good. My wife even had a take home box for her leftovers. Service was great.
Hinter was a great host. The restaurant is bright and open with a bar area. They have awards for the best in class. The music is good even though I cannot identify it. We also ordered the IT Forno Burger with the works and fries.! The fries were hot and crispy and our additional guest told us that the burger was good too. We do not normally dine in Ashland but, this restaurant is worth the trip.
… moreWalt Smith
We came here for Valentine’s day dinner. Our waitress Jessica was amazing! The food, the appetizers, the drinks, and the environment were all just splendid. We will definitely return to enjoy this great restaurant. Oh and the prices were really reasonable. We loved it!
… moreDustin Schoenbaum
Absolutely amazing place! Wife and I stopped in for a pre Valentine’s dinner tonight and I’m so glad we did. We hadn’t been here before but heard how good it was. Wife got the seared ahi tuna and I had the hanger steak med rare, both dishes phenomenal and we got a lobster/ crab bisque togo. The vibes are great, The food is great, and the menu is so big and diverse you can find something for anyone. Highly recommend stopping in and give em a try. See ya soon Il Forno!!
… moreBrian Roy
The service was excellent. I ordered to go and Sarah, the bartender took my order. I had high expectations for the food based on the reviews. I was told by one of the patrons the meatballs were made fresh daily and was her favorite menu item. I don’t eat beef, but my spouse said the meatballs lacked flavor and she had to doctor them up. I thought that 3 meatballs and penne pasta for $21 was a bit pricey for the serving, which you can see from the picture. I ordered the chicken parmesan, and it was ok to me, nothing too special. We had to add some sauce that we had at home to what they gave us since there wasn’t a lot on our food. I would have asked for extra had I known. Over all, it looked better than it tasted. It wasn’t bad, but I was expecting better.
… moreShelli Hinton
Our first time…
Salads were good. Rolls were good, but not true Italian bread.
Calamari was delicious but kind of a small portion.
Steak tacos were tiny but very good. Honestly the best part of the meal.
Portabella shrimp was not enough food for the price, and the crab sauce left something to be desired.
Penne pasta with chicken was okay.
Service was good until we saw our waiter leave for the night and no one checked on us for the additional hour + we were still sitting at the table.
I wish this place well. If I was to go back, I’d get the steak tacos…which is not what I think of when going out for Italian.
… moreIrene Londer
After a long day of driving, this restaurant was just what we needed and were lucky to find. The menu was packed with great choices and every dish we ordered was mouth watering delicious and full of flavor. Our favorite drink, Moscow Mule was great. The place had comfortable decor was very clean and all the employees made us feel welcome. The waiters southern hospitality added a to our awesome experience!! Thank you for all of this
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