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    Kono Pizza

    4.5 (2 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 7:30 PM

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    My husband and I wanted to try somewhere new, so we decided on Pasta Co. The restaurant is really…read morecute and has a cozy, homey vibe, and the service was great. We started with two sangrias the original red and the blueberry and both were really good. We also ordered fried mozzarella. They sat on our table for a bit before we tried them, but to my surprise I still got a great cheese pull! They were delicious. The restaurant also brought out complimentary garlic knots, which were really good too. For our meals, I ordered the chicken parmigiana and my husband got the lasagna. We also added soups for an extra charge I had the tomato bisque and he had the clam chowder. Both soups had great flavor and were really enjoyable. When our pasta arrived, the portions were definitely generous. The chicken was great and the sauce was delicious, but the pasta itself was a little undercooked for my taste and could have used a bit more time. My husband said the lasagna was good, but it lacked a little flavor. Overall, we enjoyed the experience and agreed we'd come back another time to try a different dish.

    The owners of Malfitany Pasta Company are former owners of Russo's Pizza which was my family's…read morefavorite Italian restaurant in the McAllen area. This was my first time to Malfitany's Pasta Co., and I was not disappointed. On the contrary, I found their food delicious, and their service impeccable. The ambience and decor are very nice as well, great for either a romantic date, family dinner, or a gathering of friends. Their menu (pictures provided) is quite varied, offering pizza, appetizers, pastas, calzones, sandwiches, salads and more. Classics like Lasagna and Eggplant Parmigiana, Cheese Manicotti, and all the other Italian dishes we crave. They also have seafood dishes! I had the lasagna and fresh-brewed iced tea. Yes, their iced tea is freshly brewed, not made with "instant mummy dust" or concentrate. Their prices are quite reasonable. If you like great Italian food, and want to support a locally owned and operated business, you need to try them out! You'll be glad you did!

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    3.8(26 reviews)
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    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.

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