We visited Maggiano’s for a birthday celebration and chose the family-style option, which was about $53 per person and included a salad, appetizer, entrée, and dessert. We tried several dishes, including bruschetta, pasta, ravioli, and multiple desserts. The portions and presentation were good, but overall we found the food a little bland and not quite worth the price. On the positive side, the service was excellent, attentive, and completely up to the mark, and they made the birthday celebration feel special. It is worth trying once and deciding for yourself, but based on the food alone, it would not be our first choice at this price point.
Simon Perkins
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July 29, 2026
Let’s start off this review with the items I would recommend. The stuffed mushrooms and crabcake for appetizers. The fettuccine with bolognese sauce, and the bone-in-ribeye. All their food is tasty but those were my favorite from what I tried. Service was amazing, very patient and knowledgeable. Good atmosphere, can seat a lot people, have a bar area if you want to sit up there.
All in all a great experience.
Zhana
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June 08, 2026
My husband was obsessed with his chicken pasta, but I wasn’t. So I guess everyone just has different tastes and opinions. I love Fettuccine Alfredo, and the sauce here just wasn’t it, it tasted like they used milk instead of cream. I didn’t like the mushrooms either, but my husband did. How does that even happen? It is what it is.
The Caesar salad was pretty basic, and it even had a bit of bitterness to it honestly, the one at Costco tastes better. The bread was good, but too sweet for me.
Overall, I didn’t enjoy the food, but my husband did. So it’s hard to judge, but keep that in mind. When you go to a restaurant of this level, you expect good food, not disappointment. I honestly would’ve been happier going to Chipotle.
To be fair, I’m giving it 4 stars. The service was excellent the girl who helped us was really sweet and attentive.
Bill Lin
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June 02, 2026
Everything here at Maggiano's Little Italy is on point!!!
Not just the classic while luxury art deco style interiors, all the big size celebrities photos hang in the walls with black and gold frames, the vibe here is just amazing 😍
As to the food, OMG, they're so good and so big portion, but that's the key, usually big portion food tastes ok not great, but Maggiano's Little Italy can do both.
Starting from the freshly baked butter bread, fluffy texture with rich buttery flavors, you can easily have at least 2 of them.
Italian Meatballs is a must, the meatballs are blended with spices that goes so well with the taste of meat and the Maggiano's Little Italy homemade tomato sauce.
For the pasta, I went for the "Our Famous Rigatoni D", the creamy mushroom sauce was rich while fresh, with sprinkles of corianders, this dish is unbeatable.
Jim Mannoia
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July 13, 2026
Took my adult daughter and husband and 3 gkids for her birthday. The kids were hesitant since they are accustomed to choosing exactly what each of them wants to eat. But asked that we do the family style and once we settled on our options... From a long list in eack of 3 4 categories and the UNLIMITED FOOD KEPT COMING THEY WERE THRILLED! My 8yr old granddaughter was "stunned!". My 14 year old grandson ate 2 orders of bruschetta all by himself, and each of the 4 unlimited main courses was judged very good by the respective "expert!". Chicken picata, blackened salmon, steak medallions, and sausage ziti! The 3 desserts were each a favorite by 1 or 2! Service was speedy, attentive, and friendly! Total cost for 7 with tip was $570...not cheap BUT we took home at LEAST 5 containers!!!
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We visited Maggiano’s for a birthday celebration and chose the family-style option, which was about $53 per person and included a salad, appetizer, entrée, and dessert. We tried several dishes, including bruschetta, pasta, ravioli, and multiple desserts. The portions and presentation were good, but overall we found the food a little bland and not quite worth the price. On the positive side, the service was excellent, attentive, and completely up to the mark, and they made the birthday celebration feel special. It is worth trying once and deciding for yourself, but based on the food alone, it would not be our first choice at this price point.
Let’s start off this review with the items I would recommend. The stuffed mushrooms and crabcake for appetizers. The fettuccine with bolognese sauce, and the bone-in-ribeye. All their food is tasty but those were my favorite from what I tried. Service was amazing, very patient and knowledgeable. Good atmosphere, can seat a lot people, have a bar area if you want to sit up there. All in all a great experience.
My husband was obsessed with his chicken pasta, but I wasn’t. So I guess everyone just has different tastes and opinions. I love Fettuccine Alfredo, and the sauce here just wasn’t it, it tasted like they used milk instead of cream. I didn’t like the mushrooms either, but my husband did. How does that even happen? It is what it is. The Caesar salad was pretty basic, and it even had a bit of bitterness to it honestly, the one at Costco tastes better. The bread was good, but too sweet for me. Overall, I didn’t enjoy the food, but my husband did. So it’s hard to judge, but keep that in mind. When you go to a restaurant of this level, you expect good food, not disappointment. I honestly would’ve been happier going to Chipotle. To be fair, I’m giving it 4 stars. The service was excellent the girl who helped us was really sweet and attentive.
Everything here at Maggiano's Little Italy is on point!!! Not just the classic while luxury art deco style interiors, all the big size celebrities photos hang in the walls with black and gold frames, the vibe here is just amazing 😍 As to the food, OMG, they're so good and so big portion, but that's the key, usually big portion food tastes ok not great, but Maggiano's Little Italy can do both. Starting from the freshly baked butter bread, fluffy texture with rich buttery flavors, you can easily have at least 2 of them. Italian Meatballs is a must, the meatballs are blended with spices that goes so well with the taste of meat and the Maggiano's Little Italy homemade tomato sauce. For the pasta, I went for the "Our Famous Rigatoni D", the creamy mushroom sauce was rich while fresh, with sprinkles of corianders, this dish is unbeatable.
Took my adult daughter and husband and 3 gkids for her birthday. The kids were hesitant since they are accustomed to choosing exactly what each of them wants to eat. But asked that we do the family style and once we settled on our options... From a long list in eack of 3 4 categories and the UNLIMITED FOOD KEPT COMING THEY WERE THRILLED! My 8yr old granddaughter was "stunned!". My 14 year old grandson ate 2 orders of bruschetta all by himself, and each of the 4 unlimited main courses was judged very good by the respective "expert!". Chicken picata, blackened salmon, steak medallions, and sausage ziti! The 3 desserts were each a favorite by 1 or 2! Service was speedy, attentive, and friendly! Total cost for 7 with tip was $570...not cheap BUT we took home at LEAST 5 containers!!!