Maggiano's Little Italy
What People Are Saying About Maggiano's Little Italy
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In Short – Family-style portions and red-checkered tablecloths create a casual, congenial vibe, drawing families and large groups to this feast of Italian-American nostalgia set to a Sinatra soundtrack. The made-from-scratch menu is brimming with traditional dishes, from starters like fried calamari, Parmesan garlic bread and Tuscan-style mussels to spaghetti with meatballs and manicotti with chicken and spinach. For those with room to spare, a piece of sweet tiramisu and a strong cappuccino help finish the meal.
07/21/09
IT'S OLIVE GARDEN WITHOUT THE BREADSTICKS
by ballsep
The food is horrible knockoffs from other americanized restaurants, not one orignal dish. Can I atleast get a canoli thats not bite sized. The restaurant layout is even worse, there's is no defined entrance and no flow. It's like building a restaurant inside a maze.
- Pros: LEAVING THE PLACE
- Cons: BUTTER AND SALT IN A BOWL
06/25/09
great service!
by animalloverx4
our server was awesome! his name was kyle. he even surprised us with free dessert! i will def go back just for him!!
- Pros: attentive servers, unexpected surprises!
- Cons: hmmm....
01/22/09
Over-rated
by TopDomino
Maggiano's was a dissapointment. The atmosphere & locaton are nice. But...I ordered pinot grigio to start with, and was given a pinot nior. That's the server's bad, I suppose. Or the bar-back? I wanted the salad with prosciutto, and was given lettuce with bacon-bits. The pasta side-dish was forgettable, the filet mignon was okay. Okay? Filet mignon should always be outstanding. Maybe it was just the wine that set the tone for the evening, but Maggiano's is not a restaurant I would recommend. I was told by a friend to try Maggiano's: "It's AMAZING. You need to call me or text as soon as you're done." Coming from Erin, it had to be good. We're Taurus', we love food. Plus, it's in the same area as South Coast Plaza, so I figured Maggiano's food would be as good as South Coast Plaza's boutiques. Oh well.
- Pros: Ambience
- Cons: Everything else
The Details on Maggiano's Little Italy
Save Money:
Half-portions are a good bet; they're still generous and considerably less expensive.
The Extras:
There are private dining rooms available for large groups or receptions.
Know Before You Go:
Make reservations for groups of five or more, or you could end up deep on a waiting list, especially on weekends.
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