How do I love thee...let me count the ways. Everything here is so damn good. Which led to one downside...we couldn't get a table until 7:30 and I was starving. I mean, chew my arm off hungry. But rest assured none of us left here hungry. Actually, I thought Maggiano's was a local restaurant in Cincinnati. Guess it's a chain. But what a chain it is if you love Italian food. Prices are reasonable, and they have the same deal...buy one pasta, get one to go for free. Why am I always traveling so carryout does me no good? One of these days I'll head to Cincinnati and take a cooler. Anyhoo...I had lobster marina and it was divine with great big hunks of lobster. And large. Hungry as I was I couldn't finish it. Of the four of us, no one could finish their dinner. But we sure tried. If you get the chance to eat at this chain...ever...take it! You'll be glad you did.
(5)
Matthew G.
My wife and I were both craving Italian tonight, and Maggiano's was a great choice. I've been there before, just never wrote a review. My rating will reflect this visit, although previous visits were good as well! We went around 8 pm on a Monday, just after the dinner rush which is always the perfect time to hit a restaurant. We entered through the rotating doors on the side of the building, and sat right at the bar. After ordering our drinks and looking over the menu, we placed our entree orders. My wife had their farmers pasta which included chicken meatballs, asparagus, and sun dried tomatoes. I tried a bite, we both enjoyed it! I had the chicken and spinach manicotti. It was probably the best manicotti I've ever had! You can really taste the quality of cheeses they're using to make the white sauce. During dinner we enjoyed conversation amongst ourselves and also with our bartender. It was an all around pleasant experience. For dessert we ordered the creme brulee. Unfortunately the custard underneath was overcooked, and gritty. Mistakes happen, we didn't mind and ate it anyways.
(4)
Amber P.
We love Maggiano's Little Italy. We have to go to Indy every 6 months for an appointment and enjoy eating here for lunch. The food is great and fresh and I love the dark, romantic ambiance. The lunch special of get a pasta and take one is great for trying new things. I love the mushroom ravioli al forno (try it with the pomodoro sauce to save on fat) and the kids love the cheese ravioli. The bread has gone a little downhill, but hey, that just saves me on carbs. I really like that they are kid friendly. They have a nice kids menu, coloring, yummy milk and lemon cookies and treat the kids well. When I lived in Indy, Maggiano's was a great choice for client lunches. It is private and an easy place to socialize. The service is always good. Your water gets refilled without you asking and I have always got thoughtful recommendations from the staff. It isn't the best Italian food that I have had but it is good, good enough to keep coming back.
(4)
Connie R.
Started off with a glass of wine...the glass was covered in spots.... not accceptable! Caesars salad had absolutely no flavor. We ordered chicken alfredo and the chicken was extremely dry and chewy and the asparagus that was in the pasta was stringy.. We should have known from the beginning that it was going to be a difficult eating experience because the dipping oil had absolutely no flavor. Save your money for Olive Garden!! Ha!
(3)
D W.
Great service and great food! I came here because it was rated well and was near a business meeting I had attended. The parking lot was full but I was seated right away. I don't like sitting in the middle of a room and when I asked if I could have a different table than the first one they took me too, my request was filled willingly and happily - much appreciated! My server was exactly the right balance of attentive and out of the way. He also suggested a dish that I would not have tried normally and it was great! I had the Spinach Salad - wonderful, and the Chicken Spiedini - awesome! I strongly recommend trying this place. It's worth a visit and I'll return next time I'm in Indy.
(5)
Rick G.
Honestly, I don't see what all the fuss is about. The food is good, but not great. The service is good, but not great. Prices are average for what you get. I'll go if friends want to, but it's never a "go to" place for me.
(3)
Rita G.
We took a party of eight on September 11th 2015 with friends and family from out of state the waiter was not experienced enough to handle a party of eight the food orders were mixed up we ordered our desserts and waited 30 minutes to receive it we spoke with the manager twice and got it I'm sorry we spent nearly $300 our experience was not a good one thank you
One of the restaurants that I know I can count on to be of good quality with great service. I eat here way more often then I should, but it's just that good. I usually get the Mushroom Ravioli al Forno and Creme Brulee and I have never been disappointed in my meal. The Creme Brulee is up there with some of the best I have ever had.
(5)
Adelino E.
This place is very well kept my review will touch base on service, food, and cleanliness. I have had my share of fine dining an this place is right on par. I had the stuffed mushrooms and calamari fir apps I also ordered the peppercorn sirloin steak the portion I believe was a little on the small size, the mushrooms and calamari were on point and delicious. The service was great my server Francisco was one of legends he was attentive but not to much and everything the service could provide was perfect. The food was mediocre thou when it came to my main dishes I requested medium rare and received very rare steak no pink in the middle just all raw like my steaks had been seared for 1 min on each side and was surprised by two fillet style steaks when it was suppose to be one sirloin steak not 2 small ones. The other dish was very under done for the pasta as well. We noted this to the waiter and my fiance did not eat any of her pasta dish after the first bite. The server took it back and took it off the bill very nice of them but she didn't eat so still sad. We ordered desert which was amazing. The cleanliness was on par as should be the restrooms and restruant were kept very clean. I don't think I will go back just because it is not worth to me risking a great night out for that type of price.
I have had Maggianos several times, in their restaraunt and catered and each time I was impressed. Their family style meals are a steal price wise and portion wise. They also do refills on the items, this is AWESOME for families and parties. They have a full bar and are not stingy with the liquor at all as the drinks are pretty stiff. Their portions will really make you sit and think for a while before you can begin to attempt to make a move to your car to drive to your next destination, you may even have to take a nap at the table. The service is fast even on a busy night and they are very friendly. In regards to catering they are excellent in that aspect as well. The food is top knotch, they provide nice containers and serving utensils and provide enough sauces and things to make sure that you do not run out. I would recommend them for a corporate luncheon, dinner, or a wedding rehearsal dinner.
(5)
Tom B.
As soon as we arrived at our table, there was a huge spider crawling around. We trapped it inside a water glass and handed it over to our server. I'm not counting that against the restaurant - I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often. Then, she forgot my salad completely, but it made its way to the final bill. Fortunately, the quality of the food saved the day. Note to Management: Your restaurant is extremely large, with enough space to comfortably seat a small army. Why, then, do you feel the need to cram all of your patrons into the same tiny area of the restaurant? I didn't order sardines, but I felt like one. Just sayin' ...
(3)
Gyamfua G.
It's a wonderful thing family style. .and today with my girlfriends this was the perfect spot. Soft melt in your mouth calamari...and chopped salad with an incredible array of prosciutto and bacon and avocado. Our entree was spinach and chicken manicotti and their famous lasagna....this place is devine..great for families or couples or friends out for fun!
(5)
LaLa T.
I've heard rave reviews about Maggiano's food but I wasn't impressed. I started off with the calamari that had a very thick breading and tasted like it had been cooked in chicken grease. I opted for the fettuccine alfredo for my main course and it was okay, it lacked seasoning. We also got the chocolate cake which looks are deceiving, the cake looked rich, moist and flavorful and to my disappointed it lacked flavor. Our server was attentive and I enjoyed the white sangria. I will probably not be back to Maggiano's for the food but will go during happy hour.
(2)
Ed D.
Normally Maggianos's get four stars. But today I show up and order my pesto Chk w/linguine and its NOT on the menu!!! What's up with that?!!! Bad call Maggiano's, Pesto is a spring and summer item!!! So I default to the bar, thanks Heidi and Matt!!!
(3)
Yebin M.
Pretty solid lunch yesterday and the candy bacon bruchetta was awesome. Great server who was very personable. The wood railing was pretty gross as it hadn't been dusted or cleaned in some time. If they don't clean something so visible in the restaurant, I have concerns about the cleanliness of the kitchen.
(3)
Stacy P.
So Maggiano's is a chain, but it is at least consistent. The restaurant itself is large. The main dining room is very bright and there is a mixture of free standing tables with chairs and booths. The noise level can get extremely loud at times, so if you are looking for a quite dinner, this might not be your best option I would highly recommend getting a reservation, especially during the weekend, as you could expect to wait awhile. One alternative is to sit in the bar and eat if available, but that can be hit and miss, especially during busy times. Parking can be a hassle here as well. The restaurant lot can get full and you may have to park across in the mall parking lot, which is just a few feet away from the actual parking lot . Another parking option is their valet service, which happens to be free, as always tips not expected but appreciated. The prices on the menu may seem like a sticker shock to some, especially the specialties, but it is on par with other restaurants in the area. If your looking to save some money, they do have a 2 for $40 meal that includes an appetizer or 2 soups or 2 salads; 2 entree pastas, and one desert option. There is also an option to order one of the basic pasta and take home another basic pasta for $15 after taxes (tip not included). I like Magginao's because it is a great option for gluten free pasta, which is penne. I do like that Maggiano's has one of its chefs come out to the table to take your order and discuss the menu with you if it is needed. This is done with any food allergies. Just make sure you make your server aware. The amount of food, especially pasta, is enough for two meals, thus left overs might normally accompany you home. One of my go to dishes is the Chef KB's Lobster Carbonara. You do get a lot of lobster with this dish. Is it the best lobster that you can every have, no, but it accompanies the pasta well. Overall, Maggiano's consistantly provides good service and a filling meal and is a good option for dinner.
(4)
Phil B.
Love love love. Can't believe I've not reviewed before. We have eaten here pretty much since they opened. My favorite is Chef Manns Country Pasta with a second being Four Cheese Ravioli. Mozzarella Marinara is a great appetizer. We always get great service and plenty of food to take home for lunch the next day. Desserts...yes please. Chocolate Zuccotto Cake and the Apple Crostada are our two favorites although...the lemon cookies are good..tiramisu is also really good. Best chain italian in town.
(5)
Sara Y.
There's nothing wrong with this place. In fact, I kind of liked it. Any place that plays Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin is alright in my book. Ambiance-wise, this place is one of the best. You'll practically forget you're in a chain...ok, kind of. The food was good, but not great. There wasn't anything wrong with it, and the $40 deal is pretty hard to beat. Appetizer, two entrees (and two to take home!), and dessert? Bargain. I'm a hard sell when it comes to Italian food, because my saint of a mother has made her own spaghetti sauce for the 26+ years she's been married to my dad. Nothing beats her Italian cooking, so I can't give this place more than 3 stars, but I would definitely go back.
(3)
Laura O.
They did great with a big group of us! Friendly service and they even threw in an extra dessert for us! Favorite dishes were the spinach and artichoke dip, shrimp diablo, white clam sauce with linguine, and the warm apple crostada!
(5)
Graham T.
Nice place. Classy and great for meetings and fancy dinners. Not too bad on the wallet as well. Had the Rigatoni "D" and enjoyed it thoroughly. They have good serving sizes as well. I had a hard time finishing my meal. Could not just stop eating until it was done.
(4)
Lisa H.
We came here on the last night of our vacation to Indiana. We were meeting with multiple family members that were unable to attend the earlier gathering in South Bend, so we had a large party of eight adults and two children. We made a reservation for this Sunday evening dinner and they seated us once the whole party was there. It was fairly busy when we first arrived, but the restaurant cleared out over the course of our meal. Of course, we ended up being there for two hours, so that makes sense. It really should not have taken as long as it did, but it seems we had a newer waiter, but I will talk about that a little more later. The restaurant itself is large and very nicely decorated. Like very a homey Italian restaurant but more high-end than usual, if that makes any sense. They have a special deal where everyone pays one price per person for a meal and it is served family-style. They were even nice enough to allow a couple of people from our party to order seperately from the family-style meal. The family style meals come in different price points offering more options. The meal that the majority of our table went with included two or three appetizers, three entrees and two desserts. It ended up being way more food than any of us could finish and my sister-in-law and her boyfriend ended up with leftovers for days since we were flying home the next day. Our server was nice enough, but like I said before, we waited a very long time for each of our courses. One of my husband's family members is pretty assertive and after nearly two hours and we still did not have our desserts, she went and raised a ruckus. To be honest, I usually have a lighter touch when I complain about things, but I have to hand it to the management at Maggiano's, they handled it very affably and were very apologetic. Things speeded up considerably after that and I believe they took some things off the bill. Most importantly, all of the food was delicious. We tried to do mostly vegetarian dishes, since my sister-in-law doesn't eat meat. The standout for me was the fried zuchinni, which was thin sliced lengthwise and fried crisp with a tasty dipping sauce. My kids loved the spaghetti and meatballs. Everything was Italian American comfort food, but with a slightly upscale twist. The slow service probably rates this as more of a three and a half star, but I will grant the extra half star for the very friendly and responsive management follow-up to the issues.
(4)
Faryal K.
I was unfortunately disappointed with my visit. The food lacked flavor. My mashed potatoes had whole pieces that were partially raw. I was really looking forward to having a nice steak but it lacked the robust flavor and juiciness a steak of that price requires. I had to asme three times for my coke before it came out which was a bit annoying since I had finished half my meal by the time it came.
(2)
Derrick M.
I really adore Maggiano's. I have gone multiple times and do one of two things. The most frequent outing option is to go with a party of four or more and we get the family style italian dinners (choose starters, entrees, deserts, etc.). These are the best. It is pricey but absolutely delicious and we leave miserably happy....yes - so full that we are uncomfortable and yet so thrilled that everything was so delicious and service was so good. That's right - service and food are both excellent every time! This option is totally a birthday or other celebration must. The other outing option we do is less than four people and we order the buy one-take one home pastas. A good value and decent food. A much better choice if you are budget spending! Ask the server about which pastas are better when you are deciding (no matter which of the above options you go with), they are usually very helpful and we are always happy with our choices when we do this. Wine and cocktails can add some significant punch to the check so discuss with your server your best options if you are on a budget. This is the only complaint I have about the place but it's a pretty standard restaurant markup generally - maybe a little above average. I can never wait to go back and if the family style option was available for two and was also less pricey (I say that only because my budget holds me back - not because it's not worth it) I would be getting it all the time :).
(5)
Jon C.
Indianapolis is a fairly large city; however, finding a place where you can host a departmental luncheon for a large group is somewhat difficult. Maggiano's fits the bill though, and it's the place I've picked for my luncheon for three years running now. First, let's talk about the private dining room. Fantastic! 6 tables of 10 easily fit in two of the rooms to hold my group, and being separate from the rest of the place, people are free to walk around and chat with one another throughout the meal. We do a gift exchange, and there's plenty of room inside to eat, walk around, have a table for a fairly large gift exchange, and also a bar area. Second, the food. We plan ahead and vote on the menu beforehand (3 appetizers/salads, 3 main entrees, 2 desserts) and it's always freshly prepared and ready to go when we get there. Even better: it's family style, so everyone always gets plenty to eat, and anyone wanting leftovers always gets some. This year, we chose the stuffed mushrooms, spinach and artichoke dip and Maggiano's Salad for our first course. Second course was tilapia, lasagna and spinach and chicken manicotti. Dessert was Tiramisu and New York style cheesecake. Yeah, we ate a lot, and it was fantastic! Finally, the staff that took care of our event was phenomenal. As the host, my job was made extremely easy because of the A+ team that we had taking care of us. When I asked for something, it was immediately taken care of. I asked that they move some of the tables around before the event started, and it was done immediately. Wireless microphone? No problem. Off-the-menu bottle of wine? Right away, Sir. My entire group had a wonderful time. It was relaxing. It was filling, and it was nice to celebrate the end of the year at such a great place.
(5)
Jordan P.
Here I had the chicken parmesian, which in my opinion is not made greatly at every eating area. However, this was cooked wonderfully. The seating that I had was good and not to mention the look of the place made you actually feel as if you were in a little area in Italy. The waiters were very pleasant as well coming to my every need and always checking in on us. Greatly recommended.
(5)
Julie J.
Excellent. Nothing left to say. The food, service, atmosphere and portions were top notch. We will definitely be making a second trip.
(5)
Jake R.
I think I just found me new favorite Italian chain restaurant. I only wish they had on in my town. The food was amazing and although the host guy was a bit rude, the servers made up for it. The cool thing was they offer not only a full on traditional version of their dishes, but right under it on most of them they have a lite version. So you can still enjoy the dishes you love, but feel less guilty. Also they have a menu that allows you to order a meal and then get s meal to go with it. So you have built in left overs. It's pretty nice for covering the next day's lunch. I recommend the Chicken Picatta, the Chicken Marsala, and the stuffed mushrooms. Also for dessert there tiramisu is very delicious.
(5)
Nancy G.
Went for a Mother's Day dinner. It is highly suggested that reservations are made. We had reservations for 3:15, and arrived a little early but we were seated by 3:20 which was great. We ordered the two for $39.95 special. This includes two entrees from a special selection and a salad of your choosing and one dessert to share. The plus side is you get to select an entree to take home. I had the Mom's Lasagna and my son had the Alfredo and added chicken. Both were very good. We both had Caesar salads, the lettuce was kinda of wilted and not very flavorful, but when speaking with our server she was gracious enough joy allow is to switch the salad out for an appetizer which we ended up getting mozzarella sticks which were huge and flavorful. With the dessert we were only allowed one to share which was fine. We selected the New York Style Cheesecake. We took it to go because we were stuffed. But the piece that are server gave us was gigantic. We were able to cut it down the middle and had two regular size portions. The overall service was great on a day that was really busy. Our server was very attentive. The atmosphere is lively. Because of the set up in the restaurant it can get pretty loud so if you are looking for an intimate setting this is not the place. I have been here several times before and have never had a bad experience. I would definitely recommend for large and small gatherings with friends and family. I will be back again in the near future.
(4)
Andrew G.
Really awesome atmosphere. The food for the price is great they have a few dishes where if you order one you can take another meal home for free. The portions are very generous for dinner and dessert.
(3)
David D.
We went to a movie and wanted to eat. We were excited to find a parking spot at Maggiano's. Were seated with menus at 8:30 PM on Thursday evening. They were not busy. We then waited and waited. We never got water. No one would even look at us. After 15 or 20 minutes we had had it. We left. It will be a long time before we ever go back.
(1)
Sarah F.
Came here with a work group and they accommodated our large group fairly well. We ordered from the family style menu (which large parties over 10 are asked to do) for the group, which is a pretty good deal. For the salad/appetizer course, we went with Ceasar Salad, calamari, and bruschetta. The calamari and bruschetta were both OK, nothing memorable (didn't get to try the salad). For the main course, the table ordered eggplant parm, lasagna, chicken & spinach manicotti, and fettuccine alfredo. All of those are massively heavy and after a few bites of the manicotti and eggplant parm, I was finished. The manicotti is in a super-rich, gloopy cream sauce and the tomato sauce on the parm was so overcooked, it actually lost all tomato flavor. For dessert, cheesecake and tiramisu. The tiramisu was forgettable, but the cheesecake was surprisingly good--rich, but fluffy, not heavy. Can't recommend this place, but if you find yourself there, maybe try to fill up on appetizers and dessert and skip the entrees.
(2)
Brett R.
I love Italian food so this was a must try. The atmosphere is delightful. My wife and I enjoyed the calamari and fresh bread as our appetizer. The server was very nice, prompt and knowledgeable. I chose the lasagna for my main course, very tasty for a corporate restaurant. My wife chose chicken parmigiano and was very satisfied. We will return!
(5)
Food C.
So...much...food! I've noticed that when a place gives you large portion sizes it's because the food is not good. This is not the case here. The food here is fantastic! Then they give you a second portion just to take home. Get in the car and go to this place. The prices are kind of high. Think about how much food you get though and then order. You won't be disappointed.
(5)
Cliff H.
I know this review will probably never be read by anyone that can, or will make a change, but at least I get to vent a bit. I don't have a complaint about the food or service. I only have a complaint about the VALET. Why does the valet have to take over the parking spots in the main parking lot. The valet should be using a far away remote lot. Please change how your valet system works, it's outrageous that we can't park close to the front door without using the valet.
(3)
Michael K.
Some of the best Italian food in Indy. I love the classics: lasagna and ravioli. Generous portions and friendly service - this is a family favorite location. And who doesn't love taking a second meal home? This place is quite popular so make your reservation early.
(5)
Nicole K.
I like this place a lot. I normally get the tomato basil bisque and the lasagna. The lasagna is always absolutely delicious and the deal of eating an entree there and taking one home is a complete steal. There's a long wait if you come on a Friday or Saturday evening so reservations are a must. Otherwise you'll be waiting at most two hours which is insane!! It's pretty nice and the environment inside is very nice and romantic looking. Some of the tables are wobbly but that's okay.
(4)
Sarah P.
I've eaten approximately a million times here. Service heavily depends on which server you get. Good and bad. Beware of Friday and Saturday nights - wait times for tables and food go up. For an appetizer I'd recommend the spinach and artichoke al forno. If you're there for lunch, get a sandwich. They are all wonderful. Standouts are the salmon sandwich and the grilled steak. Very filling and delicious. Best pasta dish is the rigatoni D by far. Enough for two. Of the chicken - the lighter take chicken parm is even better than the original. Get the chicken francese. The lighter take version comes with wide, handcut pappardelle pasta. The salmon with lemon and herbs over orzo pasta is the best fish dish. The beef tenderloin medallions are very good. When in doubt, ask your server what their favorite meal is.
(4)
Chowdry P.
Just had an awesome Thanksgiving dinners at Maggianos, beats 12 hours of cooking, have enough left overs for 3 days, nice juicy turkey, decent hame, apple crostada, and tiramisu to die for
(5)
Linda M.
I tried their stuffed mushrooms with spinach, garlic, and seasoned breadcrumbs. Delicious and healthy. Complimentary bread was good too! Spacious bar and lounge area with TVs. Mint was chocolaty! Awesome and free (with coupon)!
(5)
Sharyl S.
Had a family birthday dinner for 32 - tons of food, good service, nice staff. Great event staff, very accommodating to special dietary requests. Planning an event, give them a try.
We were a little disappointed at our last visit. I'm not sure if it was because they were super busy with the holidays, but service and food was off. We waited 15 minutes to get our drinks, and another 45 minutes to get our food. The food was decent, but nothing special.
(3)
Eric F.
Great service, food and value. I have dined here many times and have never been disappointed.
(4)
Dave K.
Always a pleasant meal. Great food in an energetic atmosphere.
(4)
Mike S.
I'll give them 2 stars because the food is awesome, and take away 3 for the service which was awful. We were seated quickly, as we had a reservation, but after that, the experience went downhill. After she heard we didn't want drinks, the attentiveness went out the window. We ordered an appetizer and then our meals. My salad came out first, after we asked about getting some bread to the table, which I would think was an automatic. Before I finished my salad, the entrees came out. Once the server came back to the table, I asked her about the appetizer. She apologized and ran and got it. She did comp it, but it was an odd experience for this type of restaurant. While eating, we never saw her. My wife's diet coke was never refilled and my water was the same way. After we finished, our dirty dishes sat on the table for at least 15 minutes before another server noticed and she apologized for them sitting there. We then waited to ask about a dessert menu and a person cleaning up a table behind us noticed and asked if we were waiting on our server. Finally, the server showed up and to our surprise she gave us the check!! Nothing else was needing to be said. I paid with cash and we left. The food was awesome. We really enjoyed it. I'm sure this was a one off occurrence, but it stinks it happened to us on our one night out to a nicer restaurant.
(2)
Alison Y.
Always love Maggiano's for their ambinace, food, and the fact that it's a large enough chain to escape too much of a wait. I made reservation through opentable for Saturday night and we had no problem getting a table for 6 during prime dinner time at 6:30pm. Our server was gracious, attentive without being too much like a hawk, and our family had a wonderful meal. Firstly, their bread is always so delicious! Nice and crisp on the outside and soft and warm on the inside. We all shared the chopped salad, shrimp scampi, lobster carbonara, and chicken francese. Chopped salad was light with a slightly sweet vinagrette. Shrimp scampi came with a very generous serving of shrimp and a delicious lemon garlic butter sauce. Lobster carbonara was a favorite of ours with a nice creamy parmesan sauce and huge chunks of crab. The chicken francese was probably the most plain of our dishes - 2 large chicken fillets with lemon butter sauce and crisp potatoes. Always a great place to go with large groups where you want to share entrees with a nice ambiance. Much better family style restaurant chain than Buca Di Beppos.
(4)
Kelli B.
We've been two times and have been pretty happy overall. The first time we were there it was extremely busy and we waited forever for our entrees (which are always "prepared from scratch"). We were told "they're almost up" a few times when our waiter finally told us they had to re-make my husband's entree. Then the manager came over and said that they would comp our entire check AND told us to order a dessert. The second time we were there it wasn't busy and yet we were sat at a table crammed into a small space on a main walkway. We asked to be moved, which wasn't a problem and had a pleasant dinner. My husband had crab and shrimp cannelloni and I had linguine with clams in white sauce and they were both quite good. The staff has always been very friendly and accommodating.
(4)
Jemmie W.
A solid, nice place for a business lunch. The service is professional, polite, and quick. The food is good and the portions are substantial with enough for leftover lunch the next day.
(4)
Ron M.
PROS: The restaurant's decor is impressive. The service from entering was friendly and attentive. CONS: Quality and quantity of food for price paid is sub par. I got the buy a meal and take one home for free deal. For $15.00 I got a lasagna and two stale pieces of bread. NO SALAD or any other side....for $15.00! The take home meal was spaghetti with ONE meatball. It was supposed to be meatballs! One is not plural even with new math as far as I know! That averaged to $7.50 a meal with just the main dish and no side either time. WAY overpriced!!! I would not return and do NOT suggest this restaurant with many others lining the same street that are a far better value.
(2)
Telissa C.
This place gets a 2.5 from me. Very very disappointed. First let me start with the bread...hard. Chewy. Blah. Second thing is the food. $4.95 for a bowl of Caesar salad? Uh it was not a huge salad for that price. Then the meal. Sure it was decent but $16 for 4 ravioli's is a bit steep. You get to take home a small portion of "something else" but I was still kind of hungry right then. So IMO it's really over priced for what you get. Lunch with salad and a drink plus tip cost me $30. Not worth it.
(2)
James M.
I like the atmosphere in this joint. Its always busy and fun. It's a chain so some folks might be hating that but whatever. The last time i went in late July was good -extra food to take home is always a bonus ..certain pastas only. Still pissed about expensive glass of house wine from last year...so be careful when you order a glass of house wine. ..obviously i have issues with being upsold when i wasnt looking. My bad. Food 3 Value 3.5 Service 4 Atmosphere 5
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Scott M.
PRICEY CHAIN RESTAURANT WITH THE FEEL OF A WELL-HEALED, BIG-CITY INDEPENDENT LANDMARK Maggiano's, located on 86th Street just east of Keystone Avenue on Indy's Northside, is a chain, test restaurant with the feel of a well-healed, big-city independent landmark. Great surroundings. Above-average service. Tasty recipes. A few negatives to expect: 1) Seating is not their strong suit, even with a reservation. 2) You will pay top dollar for the nice decor, ample staffing and quality food. 3) Not all Maggiano's servers are created equal, so identify one who gives good service and request them. $50 w/o tip ($60 total) for two chicken picatta dinners (no soup or salad... just chicken breasts and a small bowl of angel-hair pasta), one drink and one Diet Coke is a bit salty even for the Keystone @ the Crossing area. A note to the MANAGER and OUR SERVER.... When your guests leave, and you're chit-chatting with one another, and the guests take the time to thank you and say goodbye, AT LEAST TAKE TIME TO ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR CUSTOMER'S COURTESY. IT IS YOU WHO SHOULD BE THANKING THEM AND SAYING GOODBYE.
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Leslie H.
This is a safe place to take a large party. They have the family style menu and it's so convenient and cost effective in my opinion. It's a chain so it's very consistent whichever location you go to. Service is great and prompt. I love the lighting, the booths, the wood, etc. Even the pictures in the walls are great. I picture myself dining with Sinatra. It has that old school Italian nostalgic kind of feel. My favorite thing on the menu is their spumoni. Hands down.
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The Yelp-inator W.
This location is not as good as the other ones I have been to. Service was slow....the food was great, but ... I feel like they skimped me on the family style deal. My seconds were really small and what I ended up taking home was very disappointing. I probably won't do the family style meal if I come here again.
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Lindsay R.
The chicken Parmesan is phenomenal. Good italian comfort food!
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Robert M.
Extremely good food and the portions are very big. The place was very clean and comfortable. The staff is very knowledgable and friendly. If you are looking for great Italian food at affordable prices then Maggiano's is it.
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Nicole K.
Very impressed! We went to Maggianos during Northside nights because they had a phenomenal deal and I was pleasantly surprised with the food. For $30 per person you got an appetizer, entre, dessert, AND a second meal to take home (this is also on their normal menu but with limited options). All of the food was delicious with the ambience of a real Italian restaurant (I lived in Italy for 3 months so not to be taken lightly). The service was also top notch. I'm typically not one to rave about chain restaurants but they exceeded expectations.
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Krista R.
Overpriced but decent Italian. Food was good. Shrimp cooked perfectly. It was better than I had expected for a chain, but it was still overpriced. One dish and a drink with tip was 40 bucks... c'mon. Service was ... snooty? Forgetful? Poorly executed? Not a fan of server's attitude. Next time, I'll skip bringing a large party -- seemed unable to deal with our 9 top. Loved the ambiance of the place. Will give it one more shot.
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L M.
This place is outstanding. If you're hungry, they feed you and give you extras for tomorrow free. We love Maggiano's.
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Richard H.
OK, this is really weird, but the traditional pasta items are two-for-one: you get one to eat at the restaurant and the other to take home and reheat. And as i said earlier, the serving sizes are ridiculously huge, so you end up with two enormous meals for $12.95 or $14.95. It's a weird gimmick -- because who really wants to get one enormous basic pasta dish to eat in and one to take home? -- but price certainly seems right.
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Peter P.
Its a chain restaurant (sort of) bit don't let that deter you. Each Maggianos is headed by an executive chef that imparts his or her own style and flavors to the menu. This location is run by a particularly youthful and energetic executive chef. He hosts monthly classes/tastings that showcase his skills and those of his talented junior chefs.
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Torrey R.
Yes, Maggiano's is a chain but it's a good chain. Their buy one get one free classic pastas is a deal that can't be beat. Not only that but I have yet to order something off of their menu that wasn't absolutely delicious. My usual go to for the take home pasta is their lasagna because it reheats well after it sits in my freezer for a week or two. While at the restaurant I order their rigatoni with sausage and peppers. It has a little bit of a kick which I like. The portions are so generous with this dish that I always have enough for leftovers for tomorrow. The inside of the restaurant is usually a bit too cold for my liking so always bring a sweater so you can feel comfortable during your meal.
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Keith R.
NOT HAVE AGAIN: the shrimp and crab cannelloni was swimming in sauce and not very good. It would have been far better with a small amount sauce. Also, the brocollini side dish was flavorless. HAVE AGAIN: the spinach slide dish was good.
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Chris P.
Magianno's is our family favorite Indy restaurant. Their service, ambiance and food are consistently excellent over the years. The girls love the salmon dishes and the guys especially enjoy the Taylor Street Baked Ziti. Gotta go back again soon!
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Mar C.
Needed some sustenance right away after checking into my hotel, I hopped over to Maggiano's as I love love pasta. As stated by other reviewers, the food can be a bit expensive here compared with other Italian places. However, if you select certain items you get the option of taking an extra dish home for free. I sat in the bar area, right up at the counter. It took a few minutes to get a menu from the bartender, but he helped me out right away afterwards. Can't complain much about the food, it was hot and filling. The bartender kept my lemonade topped up constantly and the timing of his checking up on me was perfect.
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Jeff W.
Another great experience! With a group of 9, impeccable service taking into account the needs of the children and adults. First time for our friends from out of state, they left extremely impressed!
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Annabel L.
Meal: dinner Value: 4 Food: 3 Service: -3 stars Service stinks! Made a reservation and didn't get seated until over an hour later. What's the point of making a reservation?! Oh wait, there is no point for this restaurant. The saving grace is the meal deal where you can get 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, 1 dessert + 2 take-home pastas for $40. I would like to note that our waiter was really nice and provided great service, but the lack of efficiency at the front desk still warrants the negative stars. Honestly, with an automated system, it's not really rocket science.
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La C.
Ordered take-out over the phone, and I'm glad I didn't wait to get it as long as they told me it would take. I asked for little to no oil on my spinach, and it was drenched in it. My entree was already getting cold when I picked it up. It left the expensive lunch a bit so-so. Normally Maggiano's is much, much better, as I've been to the ones in Chicago many times.
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DeAnna P.
We've had several good experiences at Maggiano's, but the last two fell flat. Last time, we went during an off time when the restaurant was nearly empty. We were excited to sit in a section all by ourselves. Before we could order, the host seated a table of eight people (including crying baby) next to us. They were nice about letting us move, but next time, couldn't they have put that large party and loud baby at any of the 30 other open tables that weren't next to us? Our experience the other night was also an atmosphere problem. Normally, Maggiano's has a rustic, romantic vibe. However, we were seated at a very small table for two, right next to the server stand. We were directly under the a/c vents and, despite it being 60 degrees outside, the cold air was blasting. Hubby and I were so cold that when the server finally came over 10 minutes later, we requested to move tables. Neither she or the host seemed suprised, which leads me to believe they have to know it's a dud table (side note -- the next woman to be seated there actually wore her jacket through dinner). We were moved to another table and had a wonderful server, Latham. However, he couldn't make up for the fact that the second table was again under a vent and really, really cold. I asked that the temp be raised and he spoke with the manager. However, the air never kicked off. By the time our entrees arrived, I was ready to have them boxed so I could eat at home. Latham brought me a hot tea, which made things bearable. However, the ambiance of the night was completely ruined. I had to rush hubby through his dessert before I turned into a popsicle. I would give 2 stars; however our food and service from Latham were very good. For the love though, turn up the air. I'm not a table hoverer. As soon as my meal is over, I will relinquish the table for other patrons -- you don't have to freeze me out!
We live close, so we've tried many times. The atmosphere is good, light and clean. Their menu is great and their pasta special (2for1) is great. My problem with 'all' their food is that they substitute salt for flavor. The salt just drowns everything out. The days of heavily salted foods is pase'. Today most people want healthy food and would rather have quality than quantity. Our last experience was a family celebration in my honor. The service was extremely slow, way too long, and some had to rush off before dessert. When the waitress came to clear plates and order dessert (and bring complimentary dessert to me) we were all getting up to leave asking for our check. She told the manager that apologized and gave me a gift certificate. --more salty food??
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Carrie W.
Total rip off. Ordered dinner to go and had it delivered to my house. Ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and a Caesar Salad. Chicken was bland and so dry it wasn't edible. Paid $6 for a Caesar Salad, and it was the smallest bowl of Iceburg lettuce with no dressing. Never again.
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Randy B.
First time I have visited Maggiano's. It was my cousin's birthday, and this is her favorite restaurant. As soon as we met the group at the bar, the pager sounded. They led a group of eight to a table that barely fit six. We refused to sit there, and were told we would have to wait for another table. We had reservations. I went to the bar for a beer for my wait. I was second in line at an empty bar. After assuring me he would be just a second then skipping over me (cash in hand) to help two other patrons who just walked up, I finally got my beer fifteen minutes later. For the price, I expect better service that we were offered that night. The food was just average. I would not return, as there are far better Italian restaurants in town (Buca, Vito's, even.....dare I say it.... Olive Garden)
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H K.
Good food. Consistent quality. I often reserve a banquet room for work. The food is always consistently good. The service is top-notch. Very accommodating staff. The cheesecake is the best - light and fluffily, not dense.
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Kat C.
I've been here 5-6 times in the last couple of months and never got disappointed. The food was always great & the service was outstanding. The server is not all over you but they are there when you need something. Great place for family dining out as well as for a romantic date.
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Chris L.
I love Italian food! I love the class of Crooner song atmosphere! I love friendly, helpful, courteous, attentive, and professional wait staff! This place has all that and then some!! As far as a good night out to eat goes, you CANNOT find a better place!! Everything from the bread and oil to the desserts; even the ice water, is better here than any restaurant, Italian or not, and I've been to some good ones. This is my top of the list for all aspects of a night out; the price, the food, the staff, the atmosphere, and even the "bring 'em back" marketing. They just know how to do it all here!
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Taylor F.
Sadly another old favorite falls prey to poor management and the lack luster polish of a oblivious server.... So we have a reservation, I approach the host stand the hostess is clearly seating another guest and we are greeted by a man who I can only assume to be the floor manager/supervisor. Greeted with a, "HI guys"-insert eye roll and sigh from my subconscious. I state my first and last name very clearly and he responds by saying "we will seat you here in a second Trevor." Who the heck is Trevor? Okay minor faux pas, I can overlook this, making phone reservations can sometimes be difficult. Another couple behind us checks in. Mr. Hot Shot Big Man on Campus Manger guy after about 5 minutes says he is ready to seat us-or so I think he is kind of staring off into space. There is confusion between us and the other couple and we ask who are you ready seat. "Who ever wants to follow me." Hopefully this lack of leadership is not an insight into how you manage your restaurant...but fearfully I can only assume so as he seats the other couple first. We follow the hostess and she shows us to a table right on the other side of a server side stand at a table that my wife gives me a knowing look that can only say, "Really, the restaurant is empty and you decide to seat us here." I couldn't agree more. We are greeted by our server who mumbles a greeting and asks my wife, "Uh, could I see your glass." As he fills it up with water. Agreed there are some tables in restaurants that make in darn near impossible to fill a water glass but c'mon! Everything that Maggiano's ambiance is supposed to be has already been broken. Server Dude lacks enthusiasm about his presentation of any of the house specialties and really does anything but inspiring confidence in your guests. A server from another section interrupts our appetizers with a, "Are you all, going to be using this chair" indicating the one next to my wife (the sat us at a 4 top). We shake our heads and she takes it to the table across from us--keep in mind the section we are sitting in has plenty of other available seats. And around the corner comes clueless hostess how has the bright idea of seating a fussy baby right next to the married couple that is very clearly on a date....BRILLIANT! Goodness what does it take to use a little common sense when seating? Later that same server from the other section is heard in the background making negative comments about the people she works with...thank you to the close proximity of the hostess stand...wonderful! Later we witness her wandering around like a bored puppy staring out the window making comments about the weather. The food was rather uninspiring. Tomato Caprese-tomatoes were flavorless, balsamic has a good smoky flavor and the basil not so good. The pastas were okay. The Pomegranate Martini was sugary and too sweet. Our Server dude did sell us on the Berry Tiramisu, sealing the deal with the, "Everyone who has ever tried this has loved it, I have not met anyone who didn't" We took it home because by now the ambiance was shattered and beyond repair. Once home we thought that the Tiramisu was uninspiring, a boring vanilla. I see where they thought that the coffee might clash with the sweet ripeness of berries so they took it completely out leaving the Tiramisu a soggy vanilla cake. It's just sad because this used to be my wife's favorite Italian date night spot, and not even because the food was breath taking but because the service and ambiance was rustic romantic and cozy. I am sad to say Maggiano's but you may have lost our business at least at this location...
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Barbara W.
We had the best server and service that I have probably ever had. Ryan was very personable and very knowlegeable of the menu and when I asked for a wine recommendation he asked me questions about what flavor did I prefer and then brought me a very good Chardonnay. When my friend couldn't decide what she wanted to drink he asked her questions about what she usually drank and offered a few suggestions to her as well. Then after looking at the menu and not seeing what I used to order Ryan went to the chef and described the dish to him and Josh the chef came and said that he found the recipe and asked us if that was the one and we stated it was, we all 3 ordered it! Once we were done eating Josh came out and asked us how everything was. I was blown away by the personal care and attention we received from Ryan and Chef Josh. I now feel spoiled and that I cannot visit another restaurant for fear that I will always compare the customer service to Ryan and Josh and Maggianos! Plus the dish and the chopped salad were AHHMAZING!
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Erik J.
Ahhh Italian food. This place is pretty upscale, and the food seems to be on par with that. I am a huge fan of Olive Garden, and Maggiano's is probably tied with them. The buy-one, take-one meal is a great deal. There are a few good choices on that menu, and it is for less than $13! I have never had an issue with any of the dishes on the menu at all. The only issue I have, which is not the restaurant's fault, is the wait to get in! I definitely can't complain though, because the wait is well worth it.
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Dave C.
One of our favorite places to go. I'm a harsh critic of Italian places, having grown up in NY where Italian was all around you. While this place doesn't compare to what I grew up on, its one of the better places I've found. Yes, it is slow but that's part of what I like. I never feel rushed when i eat here. I always go with the Veal Parmesan my wife always goes with Lasagna. What I like with the pasta dishes is you get a take home order as well included so plenty of leftovers. I've never seen the place not packed. Reservations are suggested especially on prime nights. I've not had a bad meal here yet. While its still not the same as what I grew up on, it works for me when I need my Italian fix.
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Phil A.
The lasagna was superb. Absolutely superb. Beyond reproach. It's a chain, but wow is it good. The ambiance of this locaiton with rich, dark, earthy tones was dynamite.
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Neesha M.
I have it in my head that I love Maggiano's. But the last time I went, I was disappointed. The bread was literally tasteless. The only reason I knew it was bread was because it looked like it. The crab and shrimp fondue appetizer was decent, but really, it was butter and cheese and salt with crab and shrimp in it. It was basically forgettable. My husband and I shared a main (the gnocchi with italian sausage) because the portions are Maggiano's are so huge that it feels a little ridiculous to order an entire dish for oneself. So we gorged on gnocchi (again, it was decent, the gnocchi was clearly from frozen) and still had enough for both of us to reheat for dinner the next day. Nothing special, though. Overall, it was just a lackluster experience. The next time I'm craving Italian food I'll go to Mama Corolla's.
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Chris C.
Let's be honest, Maggiano's is a chain restaurant. I was first introduced to it on a business meeting in Jersey. Yet despite this, there seems to be a bit of variation in menus from location. It probably also helps that everything is made from scratch, and I feel like the chefs are given some leeway in creating their menus. SInce I new about this place when I came in, I was looking for a dish that I had at the other location, but did not find it. So, I went with the Lobster Baked Tilapia instead. This was defintely a satisfying meal without being too large a portion. The accompiament was great, service was excellent, and the decor looked like the other Maggiano's. The food is consistently good, and I would definitely recommend if you had to host a business lunch for a larger group. Banquet rooms seem to be their specialty.
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Jeremy R.
Whoa family-style dining!! This was my frist visit to Maggiano's, and it was a good one. I went with a few seasoned veterans and we did the family-style dining. For around $30/each, you get the choice of 2 appetizers, 2 salads, 4 entrees, and 2 desserts. While $30 might seem a little steep - it is unlimited of all of the above! Not only is it unlimited, they aren't sticklers (at least our waitress wasn't) about ordering more and then boxing it up to take home. And they aren't stingy on the portions, either. The stuffed mushrooms and calamari were both great. We also enjoyed the salmon, lasagna, and clam linguini. For dessert we got the cheesecake which was okay (I don't like cream cheese all that well) and the tiramisu. The tiramisu was good, but I couldn't really get the rum... "Why is the rum always gone?" Our waitress was exceptional - very attentive. She was actually the one who initiated more portions before we even had to ask. A tip - the round tables that seat 4 have extenders that flip up so you can make more room for all the plates that are bound to come!
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Lorand M.
This typifies why I don't care for chains....nothing terribly wrong...just nothing outstanding or memorable. Good service...the food just doesn't do it for me...pasta overcooked in my estimation....sauces so so....shrimp overcooked... The only reason for going was the lovely young lady I was courting touted it as her favorite restaurant....hmmmm....well...that says volumes for her taste in restaurants....and men ! Probably won't go to Maggianos again.....and definitely won't be a courtin' either !
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Anthony T.
Disappointed. I realize I hadn't been here in a while but I had a group of friends who wanted to take me out for my birthday. So what better then a family style restaurant. Well NOT the case here. The portions must have shrunk over the years but 2 half pieces of chicken breast In the chicken Marsala is not what I consider it family-style portions for $16. The same to be said for all the other portions ordered. They must be trying to cut cost because they never even refilled our sodas once, but were happy to take orders for more wine.
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Erni M.
Need to be in the mood for Italian. But some excellent t choices if you look
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Jackie H.
Expensive. This has become one of my favorite Italian restaurants and I don't really care for Italian. Some of the best chicken parm I have ever had. After being across the street at Nancy's Bridal for my friends fitting, we went here for a nice group dinner. I had the lemon drop martini, it was to die for. It had a ton of sugar in it but was divine. The really nice thing about this place is it does individual plates OR they give the option of family style. It is great for groups and a date night ;)
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Tracy H.
I have been to this location for lunch before and was very pleased with the food, the service and the ambience. This time our server was terrible. He was slow, scattered and un-attentive. I really like there food, but it's difficult to understand why we had to wait at our table for over 30 minutes for our food when the restaurant was not busy (it was about 1:30 on a Wednesday) and past the lunch hour. It took just as long for my father in law to get his fountain drink.
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Denise L.
Went with some friends we were quickly seated. The portions were plentiful, & they also have a buy one take one home with the classic pastas. I got the lasagna & it was very good. I was with three friends & no one complained about their food. The table cloths were very long which made it awkward when trying to get up (felt like I was going to take the table out). Wait staff was nice however; after we paid the waitress didn't come back although we stayed for another thirty minutes or so. I would def go back again.
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Barry M.
Maggiano's is probably the best Italian chain you can find. The portions are generous. Prices are not inexpensive but there are more expensive places
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Pearl J.
I know I can always count on Maggianos. The portions are huge and the food tastes great. The best thing is that you can request dishes to be prepared for your own dietary guidelines. This was the first Maggianos I have been to and it left a great experience. The crab cakes are a great deal, they are four times the size of any other restaurant. They give you four crab cakes about the size of a baseball. If you order the full portion salmon they give you two salmon fillets around 10 ounces. I think their salads are really average nothing special to it. The full portion pastas must be shared unless if you are on a Michael Phelps's diet. The scallops are delicious and is a must try if they have it for the special of the day. For the family style dining you get an unlimited amount of refills for the entrees you order. The best thing about every Maggianos is that they give you a lot of great deals.
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Alexis C.
I am traveling from out of town and decided to try this place because it seemed busy (which is usually a good sign) and it looked upscale. I was impressed by the service and atmosphere (the only reason this review got any stars at all) but the food was a disappointment. I consider it only a slight step up from Fazoli's but with a much higher price tag. The worst part was that the food made me so sick!! Very early the next morning I had a terrible stomach ache, I felt sick, and I lived on the toilet all morning. It wasn't until half way through the day that I started to fell better. Not sure what their deal was, but I am staying clear and will never be back.
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Colin G.
Yes yes, its a chain, get over it. The food is damn good and its one of the only places you'l fin "family style" italian dining in Indy. The italian classics they serve here are absolutely delicious. Some of my favorites are the fried mozzarella, chicken saltimboca, and the spaghetti and meatballs. The portions here are HUGE so be prepared to go home with some leftovers. The atmosphere in this place is excellent, very upscale feeling even for a chain thats not neccesarily trying to cater to an upscale clientelle. The waiters are all very professional and your bound to have a good experience here.
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Phx A.
Pretty good, but 2 out of 3 in our group weren't big fans of the spaghetti marinara sauce. I would recommend the white sauce over the red sauce. Our food took awhile to come out and the waitress was very nice about it and offered us free desert. Also, they have a great deal with the classics that you get a free take home meal for the next day.
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Eric N.
We struggle with getting too excited over any Italian restaurant, but the service and atmosphere here is quite nice. Of course, it doesn't compete with a locally owned joint, but it is all but assured you'll have a stock pleasant experience with plenty of smart wait staff.
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Adam S.
The food is great. The staff is great. The ambiance is great. I recommend the Braised Beef Cannelloni, Spinach Salad and Chicken Saltimbocca. Also the "made for Maggianos" Spumoni! The portions are large and you always leave with a bag of great food.
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Steve H.
Among the "upscale" chains, Maggiano's is one of my favorites. Highlights are entrees like Chicken Saltimbocca, Pork Medallions, Scampi, the salads are excellent, and the cheesecake is great, with a much lighter, creamier texture than the usual dense and dry variety.
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Bob J.
Food was good, service slow; 1 1/2 hours from start to finish and had two kids in our party of six. Really cool making reservations through Yelp and although Maggiano's was packed, our online reservation was within 4 minutes of confirmed time.
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Tristan S.
Nice, warm environment - the bar area reminded me of a cozy living room from "The Young & the Restless" (I don't watch it, but my mom did when I was little). Fairly tasty food, though the shrimp appetizer was swimming in grease. Server didn't realize the plates she brought out to us were filthy, with crumbs and other nastiness. Neither did the guy stacking the plates. Attention must be paid. Can't say I'll be back, but can't say I won't, either.
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Mark S.
This has to be one of my favorite places to eat. You will not leave hungry! Great quality/atmosphere and overall customer service is A+
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Darren S.
I love this place. I have gone several times and I just love the food. Now, I just recently eaten at the location in Indianapolis. The food was divine and the service left MUCH to be desired. Again, YAY food, but this particular waiter must have been having a bad day.
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Betsy A.
I know Maggiano's is a chain, but honestly, I love going here. I'm sure it has nothing to do with the fact that I had one of my first dates with my better half here. One of my favorite things at this restaurant is the Caesar salad - it is always made from the freshest, most crisp lettuce, not overly dressed and comes on a chilled platter with plenty of Parmesan shavings. Yummy! I've had many dishes here and I can't say that anything in particular stands out as being my favorite, except perhaps the eggplant parmesan. I am a big fan of really good marinara, so I can be satisfied at Maggiano's with a simple plate of spaghetti marinara. Last time I was in, I had the angel hair with Joey Z's pomodoro sauce and that was heavenly. Hubby likes the lasagna. Serving sizes here are more than adequate and provide plenty for lunch the next day. We also ate here with most of the rest of our family - 12 of us altogether - a little while back. For that outing, we chose the family style dinner. Though it was a bit tricky making the choices for appetizers and entrees due to the wide age and food preference range among us, we had a great time. The service was good, the food was delicious and there was more than enough to go around. I'd say the big hit that day were the homemade profiteroles - delicate cream puff-style pastry filled with vanilla bean ice cream and drizzled with fab hot fudge sauce. We did actually get a 2nd order on these. Two of us - hubby and brother - could barely get up from the table when it was time to leave :-) Maggiano's is a great place to take a large group, just be prepared to wait on weekends.....the case with any decent restaurant in this immediate area.
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Kelly M.
This is one of the best restaurants for celiacs. They don't have a gluten free menu, but the staff is knowledgeable and the chef readily comes out to speak with you. They use a corn pasta for gf dishes which has a better texture than other gf pastas. They have a great selection of sauces for that pasta as well. As a bonus, they serve Redbridge gf beer. Mmmmm
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Chuck C.
I'm not a fan of chairs but I do like Maggiano's! I must say I have eaten here many time for business, with friends and family! I have never had a bad meal and I must say the service here is some of the best in town. I have held dinner meeting in their private rooms for small and large groups, the staff is outstanding! The main dinning room is large but feels very homey, you can have fun and get loud (not to loud) with out feeling out of place. The food is all great and I mean all, I have covered the menu from top to bottom. The best way is to order family style like I grow up doing. They feed you here if you walk away hungry shame on you! I have always gone home with something for later, and that's a good thing! Remember to eat well and live well!
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Jan N.
The food here is good, but the service is excellent. I have never been disappointed. We had dinner someplace the other night and I told my husband we should have gone where we know they make you feel welcome and special.
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Ari N.
Great atmosphere for an intimate dinner among close friends, family, or significant other. Low lighting, soft music, great furnishings. The staff has been friendly and excellent each time I have been there. The food is great as well. Expect to be full and take some food home, as their portions are quite large and fill you up quickly. Their cheesecake is phenomenal. Their mints at the host station are delicious as well.
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Chris N.
I have gone to Maggiano's on a couple of occassions, with them both being on friday nights. First tip, MAKE RESERVATIONS! If you go after 7pm w/o a resv it will likely be after 8 when you are seated. The decorum is pretty nice but the seating feels just a little bit 'cramped' for me. Family style or not, I would like my own booth to sit in not sharing an oversized 'half-moon' style booth with two tables for two seperate couples. The bread was ok and the service also ok, the waiter took about 5 mins before he acknowledged us so the mgr actually brought a round of drinks on the house, w/o being asked to do it. Nice save. I had the lasagna before and a talapia dish on the most recent visit. Both were really good with the prize going to the lasagna - It was fantastic! They have a bunch of delicious desserts and I the little lemon cookies that they serve are so good I didn't want to share with my date! All in all, I think you will leave this place satisfied. Not set back on your heels, but not let down either.
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Gene R.
We were in town for a wedding and looking for a place to meet a cousin. This was close to our hotel. Made the reservation in the early afternoon for 6:30 PM and they couldn't find it when we arrived. They guy actually said he could squeeze us in on the phone. The young female hostess went through a whole sequence of questions, cross examiniations, etc. etc. despite a room full of empty tables. A middle aged host came over and seated us, while the hostess continued to look at different dates, different names etc. Crazy stuff. All the dinners were fine, and the service was good, except my wife's veal. I tasted it as they were clearing the table and I was surprised that she didn't send it back. Very, very chewy. Very, very C grade "Dineresque" . Oh well.
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Allison O.
My mom-in-law's favorite place for spaghetti with meat sauce, so whenever we meet her in Indy, this is where we go! I have to say, I'm pretty okay with that! :) We went on Saturday afternoon for a late lunch, and it was great. I always enjoy the ambiance...the music is just right, the lighting is low but not too low, the decor is classy but not snooty (I didn't feel like a loser because I was wearing jeans), and the staff is always friendly and professional. Oh, and the bathrooms are really nice and always spotless too! We were greeted warmly, and taken to our table right away. It was about 3 or 4 in the afternoon, so they weren't busy for dinner just yet. Like I said, service was great...very friendly, eye-contact as you're ordering, knowledgable about the menu, etc. I decided to try the grilled chicken caprese salad, and I was happy when our server said it was her new favorite salad. :) It was quite possibly one of the best salads I've ever had in my life. I can be dramatic when it comes to food, but for real...that salad was amazing. It was arugula with warm grilled chicken (very flavorful with a little bit of burny crispiness on the edges, and I mean that in a good way), grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, big hunks of bread crumbs, and the best part--fresh mozzarella! All of it was tossed with a balsamic glaze dressing that was probably not the healthiest thing in the world...but I felt good that at least I was eating veggies and grilled chicken, haha! It was so delicious! Everyone else loved their meals as well...farfalla with Alfredo, and the spaghetti with meat sauce, of course! :) They were even running a special in which if you ordered pasta, you got a take home portion for free!! Pretty crazy when you consider that it's family style dining and the portions are verrrrrry generous! Great deal. We also ordered dessert, which we didn't need, but....sometimes you just gotta indulge, right? Get the Nonna's Poundcake...it's topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, and has caramelized bananas on the side. Yummm. Plenty to share with someone if you're feeling generous. Yeah, it's a chain, and it's probably not THE most authentic Italian you're ever going to find, but the food is really good and satisfying. I think it's a great place to go if you just want to have a nice dinner that's not too terribly expensive and not have to dress up too much...you'll feel comfortable here, and leave feeling full and happy! Good date place, in my opinion...get something and share it...that's romantic, right? ;)
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Steve S.
I thought it was very good overall. Service was great, they went out of their way to take care of us, no complaints. Nice and relaxing atmosphere, will definitely go back soon.
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Erika R.
Group of 8 girls. We had a bit of a wait, even though we had reservations which was crappy but they made up for it by giving us a huge app of brushetta. (Which was so yummy!) Our service was great and our food was wonderful. I ordered a desert of pumpkin cheesecake which we all passed around with creme brulee and they were both very, very tasty! I would go here again tomorrow if I had the chance!
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Ryan C.
My wife and I decided to use some gift cards and enjoy a Friday evening out to celebrate Valentine's a little early. I called a week ahead, but the only reservations available for 2 were 5:30 and 9:00. So we took the 5:30 and figured we would still have time to do other things in the evening. We arrived right on time and were told our table would be ready shortly. 10-12 minutes later we were seated - weird since there were a large number of tables empty and clearly others had reservations at the same time and were told to wait as well. We were seated and talked about possibly getting a bottle of wine...except the hostess for got to give us a wine menu when we were seated. We elected to start with a shrimp and crab fondue that was featured that evening. It was very flavorful, but the serving was definitely small and certainly not meant for more than two. The waiter was nice, but several times he engaged in a long conversation with the table next to us...making us wait for bread, a spoon, etc. We both choose to have veal dishes which were very good. Dessert and two coffees later we were certainly satisified, but glad we had gift certificates because it would have been a disappointment at $130 with tip. This is a fun place - I think the atmosphere (and the service) is better in Chicago and next time we go I think it will be in group.
Okay I went here today with a good friend! This place is classy! I felt a little over dressed though! So the waiter seats us & then pours olive oil into a saucer for dipping the bread. My friend ordered the Chicken & Spinach Manicotti! Now I can't tell you how it tasted but, her plate was clean on the side she ate from. I ordered the Taylor Street Baked Ziiti & let me tell you a thing or two, whoowee, I loooooooooooved it! It is Italian sausage, pomodoro sauce and ziti topped with a layer of melted provolone and parmesan. All of the seasonings were just right! While I was eating my entree the Chef was preparing my meal that I was eating to take home for me! So you basically buy one & get one for free! What? You mean I actually can have an encore? That's as equivalent to going on a first date & getting the first kiss, liking it so well, then getting the second kiss & it feels just like the first one! Saucey lips it is then! Little Italy aka Maggiano's all I have to say is if you like it then you have to put a ring on it! Okay maybe I'll just settle for the second entree as a token of appreciation for my love then! Smhl! As far as location goes, I like the fact that it is nestled in the Keystone at the Crossings area. I don't have to fight downtown traffic, just to enjoy good italian cuisine! I have to say I'm really impressed with this place & it will get a second date from me! Maybe I might go here in the future on a real date! It all depends which way the wind blows!
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Dan S.
Expensive!
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Virginia M.
This is the same food everywhere but I gave them 5 stars because we had such amazing service here.
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Swt P.
Our first choice for italian American restaurant in town. You can dress casual, or fancy, whichever you like to dine here. The food is great, the service is good and friendly, the ambiance is nice, the dessert is delicious. They have some classic pasta and their own pasta creation. I love to try their specials too sometime. Tilapia with parmesan crust and crispy red potatoes is one of my favorites. My kids (almost) always enjoy their meal that comes with drinks (the chocolate milk is so delicious) and desserts (skip the ice cream, and get the lemon cookies instead). My family love to come to Maggiano's for a special celebration. We always enjoy the dining experience here.
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Junie D.
When Maggiano's first opened its doors in Chicago, it was great. This location in Indy, though: Meh. Service was professional in tone, but slow and sloppy -- for example, my leftovers were taken away to be packaged, but were never returned...which I discovered upon opening my bag later :(. The waiters seemed eager to push their chef's new menu items -- but it seems that the chef has lost interest in spaghetti, ravioli, and lasagna. Management would do well to remember that Maggiano's was first and foremost a family-style Italian restaurant; original customers come with a craving for standard fare and ought not to leave disappointed. Food quality was mediocre: the lettuce was only so-so, not fresh and crispy; they use hard, fake bacon bits in the salad; my pasta looked and tasted like it sat under the lights a while before being delivered. Meh. Maggiano's used to offer a variety of bread in the basket -- today only one sort, and no parmesan cheese with the olive oil for dipping. Too much cinnamon in the cappucino -- unless you like chunks of cinnamon in your mouth. Take home lasagna (buy one, get one free deal) was just okay. I had better luck with a holiday dinner here about two or three years ago, but after today, I won't bother returning. Sad, because Maggiano's used to be reliably enjoyable and tasty. Now it's just another chain.
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J T.
11/19/2011, Ordered carryout, via online, which was quite simple, and didn't even require a credit card. Too bad the closest location to my home doesn't provide the ability to order online. Our two orders consisted RIGATONI D at $ 14.75 & the Rustic Chicken/Shrimp at $ 16.50 was has become my favorite at Maggiano. Both dishes were good & tasty. Bread is included w/the meals. With carryout, they can provide plastic utencils. We were given a large container of parmesean cheese, which I didn't even have to ask for.
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Meghan C.
My husband and I love to have lunch here and always take friends from out of town. Not only is the food fabulous but the service and atmospher grand. Go hungry...
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L. R.
Love the atmosphere, the food which comes in LARGE portions and the prices which aren't too bad. They have fabulous desserts as well. It's always crowded which tells you something.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Libby V.
How do I love thee...let me count the ways. Everything here is so damn good. Which led to one downside...we couldn't get a table until 7:30 and I was starving. I mean, chew my arm off hungry. But rest assured none of us left here hungry. Actually, I thought Maggiano's was a local restaurant in Cincinnati. Guess it's a chain. But what a chain it is if you love Italian food. Prices are reasonable, and they have the same deal...buy one pasta, get one to go for free. Why am I always traveling so carryout does me no good? One of these days I'll head to Cincinnati and take a cooler. Anyhoo...I had lobster marina and it was divine with great big hunks of lobster. And large. Hungry as I was I couldn't finish it. Of the four of us, no one could finish their dinner. But we sure tried. If you get the chance to eat at this chain...ever...take it! You'll be glad you did.
(5)Matthew G.
My wife and I were both craving Italian tonight, and Maggiano's was a great choice. I've been there before, just never wrote a review. My rating will reflect this visit, although previous visits were good as well! We went around 8 pm on a Monday, just after the dinner rush which is always the perfect time to hit a restaurant. We entered through the rotating doors on the side of the building, and sat right at the bar. After ordering our drinks and looking over the menu, we placed our entree orders. My wife had their farmers pasta which included chicken meatballs, asparagus, and sun dried tomatoes. I tried a bite, we both enjoyed it! I had the chicken and spinach manicotti. It was probably the best manicotti I've ever had! You can really taste the quality of cheeses they're using to make the white sauce. During dinner we enjoyed conversation amongst ourselves and also with our bartender. It was an all around pleasant experience. For dessert we ordered the creme brulee. Unfortunately the custard underneath was overcooked, and gritty. Mistakes happen, we didn't mind and ate it anyways.
(4)Amber P.
We love Maggiano's Little Italy. We have to go to Indy every 6 months for an appointment and enjoy eating here for lunch. The food is great and fresh and I love the dark, romantic ambiance. The lunch special of get a pasta and take one is great for trying new things. I love the mushroom ravioli al forno (try it with the pomodoro sauce to save on fat) and the kids love the cheese ravioli. The bread has gone a little downhill, but hey, that just saves me on carbs. I really like that they are kid friendly. They have a nice kids menu, coloring, yummy milk and lemon cookies and treat the kids well. When I lived in Indy, Maggiano's was a great choice for client lunches. It is private and an easy place to socialize. The service is always good. Your water gets refilled without you asking and I have always got thoughtful recommendations from the staff. It isn't the best Italian food that I have had but it is good, good enough to keep coming back.
(4)Connie R.
Started off with a glass of wine...the glass was covered in spots.... not accceptable! Caesars salad had absolutely no flavor. We ordered chicken alfredo and the chicken was extremely dry and chewy and the asparagus that was in the pasta was stringy.. We should have known from the beginning that it was going to be a difficult eating experience because the dipping oil had absolutely no flavor. Save your money for Olive Garden!! Ha!
(3)D W.
Great service and great food! I came here because it was rated well and was near a business meeting I had attended. The parking lot was full but I was seated right away. I don't like sitting in the middle of a room and when I asked if I could have a different table than the first one they took me too, my request was filled willingly and happily - much appreciated! My server was exactly the right balance of attentive and out of the way. He also suggested a dish that I would not have tried normally and it was great! I had the Spinach Salad - wonderful, and the Chicken Spiedini - awesome! I strongly recommend trying this place. It's worth a visit and I'll return next time I'm in Indy.
(5)Rick G.
Honestly, I don't see what all the fuss is about. The food is good, but not great. The service is good, but not great. Prices are average for what you get. I'll go if friends want to, but it's never a "go to" place for me.
(3)Rita G.
We took a party of eight on September 11th 2015 with friends and family from out of state the waiter was not experienced enough to handle a party of eight the food orders were mixed up we ordered our desserts and waited 30 minutes to receive it we spoke with the manager twice and got it I'm sorry we spent nearly $300 our experience was not a good one thank you
(3)LaShanda L.
The service was good..but a little slow for not being really busy though? Spinach Artichoke appetizer and creme brûlée were great! The fettuccine chicken alfredo with asparagus and chicken dish was bland and the chicken was kinda tough. The Eggplant Parmesan was soggy...and a bit disappointing. It seemed old and reheated. I expected more from Maggiano's. I've had better at Olive Garden?? The ambiance was great and it was a beautiful day. I will probably return...but will never order the eggplant parmesean again. At least we were able to select a different entree to take home... Hopefully the lasagna will be better.
(3)Rebecca E.
One of the restaurants that I know I can count on to be of good quality with great service. I eat here way more often then I should, but it's just that good. I usually get the Mushroom Ravioli al Forno and Creme Brulee and I have never been disappointed in my meal. The Creme Brulee is up there with some of the best I have ever had.
(5)Adelino E.
This place is very well kept my review will touch base on service, food, and cleanliness. I have had my share of fine dining an this place is right on par. I had the stuffed mushrooms and calamari fir apps I also ordered the peppercorn sirloin steak the portion I believe was a little on the small size, the mushrooms and calamari were on point and delicious. The service was great my server Francisco was one of legends he was attentive but not to much and everything the service could provide was perfect. The food was mediocre thou when it came to my main dishes I requested medium rare and received very rare steak no pink in the middle just all raw like my steaks had been seared for 1 min on each side and was surprised by two fillet style steaks when it was suppose to be one sirloin steak not 2 small ones. The other dish was very under done for the pasta as well. We noted this to the waiter and my fiance did not eat any of her pasta dish after the first bite. The server took it back and took it off the bill very nice of them but she didn't eat so still sad. We ordered desert which was amazing. The cleanliness was on par as should be the restrooms and restruant were kept very clean. I don't think I will go back just because it is not worth to me risking a great night out for that type of price.
(4)April T.
We had a large group party here. The service and food was great. The server was attentive to the whole table keeping drinks coming and the table clear. They accommodated the multiple checks with out question or compliant. Most of us order the Marco's dinner for two. Which is the best deal to split. You get an any appetizer or two salads, two entrées, dessert and two entrées to take home for $40. It was a little loud in the restaurant. The tables are packed tight and close to one another. Other than that it was a good time.
(4)Elisha G.
I have had Maggianos several times, in their restaraunt and catered and each time I was impressed. Their family style meals are a steal price wise and portion wise. They also do refills on the items, this is AWESOME for families and parties. They have a full bar and are not stingy with the liquor at all as the drinks are pretty stiff. Their portions will really make you sit and think for a while before you can begin to attempt to make a move to your car to drive to your next destination, you may even have to take a nap at the table. The service is fast even on a busy night and they are very friendly. In regards to catering they are excellent in that aspect as well. The food is top knotch, they provide nice containers and serving utensils and provide enough sauces and things to make sure that you do not run out. I would recommend them for a corporate luncheon, dinner, or a wedding rehearsal dinner.
(5)Tom B.
As soon as we arrived at our table, there was a huge spider crawling around. We trapped it inside a water glass and handed it over to our server. I'm not counting that against the restaurant - I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often. Then, she forgot my salad completely, but it made its way to the final bill. Fortunately, the quality of the food saved the day. Note to Management: Your restaurant is extremely large, with enough space to comfortably seat a small army. Why, then, do you feel the need to cram all of your patrons into the same tiny area of the restaurant? I didn't order sardines, but I felt like one. Just sayin' ...
(3)Gyamfua G.
It's a wonderful thing family style. .and today with my girlfriends this was the perfect spot. Soft melt in your mouth calamari...and chopped salad with an incredible array of prosciutto and bacon and avocado. Our entree was spinach and chicken manicotti and their famous lasagna....this place is devine..great for families or couples or friends out for fun!
(5)LaLa T.
I've heard rave reviews about Maggiano's food but I wasn't impressed. I started off with the calamari that had a very thick breading and tasted like it had been cooked in chicken grease. I opted for the fettuccine alfredo for my main course and it was okay, it lacked seasoning. We also got the chocolate cake which looks are deceiving, the cake looked rich, moist and flavorful and to my disappointed it lacked flavor. Our server was attentive and I enjoyed the white sangria. I will probably not be back to Maggiano's for the food but will go during happy hour.
(2)Ed D.
Normally Maggianos's get four stars. But today I show up and order my pesto Chk w/linguine and its NOT on the menu!!! What's up with that?!!! Bad call Maggiano's, Pesto is a spring and summer item!!! So I default to the bar, thanks Heidi and Matt!!!
(3)Yebin M.
Pretty solid lunch yesterday and the candy bacon bruchetta was awesome. Great server who was very personable. The wood railing was pretty gross as it hadn't been dusted or cleaned in some time. If they don't clean something so visible in the restaurant, I have concerns about the cleanliness of the kitchen.
(3)Stacy P.
So Maggiano's is a chain, but it is at least consistent. The restaurant itself is large. The main dining room is very bright and there is a mixture of free standing tables with chairs and booths. The noise level can get extremely loud at times, so if you are looking for a quite dinner, this might not be your best option I would highly recommend getting a reservation, especially during the weekend, as you could expect to wait awhile. One alternative is to sit in the bar and eat if available, but that can be hit and miss, especially during busy times. Parking can be a hassle here as well. The restaurant lot can get full and you may have to park across in the mall parking lot, which is just a few feet away from the actual parking lot . Another parking option is their valet service, which happens to be free, as always tips not expected but appreciated. The prices on the menu may seem like a sticker shock to some, especially the specialties, but it is on par with other restaurants in the area. If your looking to save some money, they do have a 2 for $40 meal that includes an appetizer or 2 soups or 2 salads; 2 entree pastas, and one desert option. There is also an option to order one of the basic pasta and take home another basic pasta for $15 after taxes (tip not included). I like Magginao's because it is a great option for gluten free pasta, which is penne. I do like that Maggiano's has one of its chefs come out to the table to take your order and discuss the menu with you if it is needed. This is done with any food allergies. Just make sure you make your server aware. The amount of food, especially pasta, is enough for two meals, thus left overs might normally accompany you home. One of my go to dishes is the Chef KB's Lobster Carbonara. You do get a lot of lobster with this dish. Is it the best lobster that you can every have, no, but it accompanies the pasta well. Overall, Maggiano's consistantly provides good service and a filling meal and is a good option for dinner.
(4)Phil B.
Love love love. Can't believe I've not reviewed before. We have eaten here pretty much since they opened. My favorite is Chef Manns Country Pasta with a second being Four Cheese Ravioli. Mozzarella Marinara is a great appetizer. We always get great service and plenty of food to take home for lunch the next day. Desserts...yes please. Chocolate Zuccotto Cake and the Apple Crostada are our two favorites although...the lemon cookies are good..tiramisu is also really good. Best chain italian in town.
(5)Sara Y.
There's nothing wrong with this place. In fact, I kind of liked it. Any place that plays Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin is alright in my book. Ambiance-wise, this place is one of the best. You'll practically forget you're in a chain...ok, kind of. The food was good, but not great. There wasn't anything wrong with it, and the $40 deal is pretty hard to beat. Appetizer, two entrees (and two to take home!), and dessert? Bargain. I'm a hard sell when it comes to Italian food, because my saint of a mother has made her own spaghetti sauce for the 26+ years she's been married to my dad. Nothing beats her Italian cooking, so I can't give this place more than 3 stars, but I would definitely go back.
(3)Laura O.
They did great with a big group of us! Friendly service and they even threw in an extra dessert for us! Favorite dishes were the spinach and artichoke dip, shrimp diablo, white clam sauce with linguine, and the warm apple crostada!
(5)Graham T.
Nice place. Classy and great for meetings and fancy dinners. Not too bad on the wallet as well. Had the Rigatoni "D" and enjoyed it thoroughly. They have good serving sizes as well. I had a hard time finishing my meal. Could not just stop eating until it was done.
(4)Lisa H.
We came here on the last night of our vacation to Indiana. We were meeting with multiple family members that were unable to attend the earlier gathering in South Bend, so we had a large party of eight adults and two children. We made a reservation for this Sunday evening dinner and they seated us once the whole party was there. It was fairly busy when we first arrived, but the restaurant cleared out over the course of our meal. Of course, we ended up being there for two hours, so that makes sense. It really should not have taken as long as it did, but it seems we had a newer waiter, but I will talk about that a little more later. The restaurant itself is large and very nicely decorated. Like very a homey Italian restaurant but more high-end than usual, if that makes any sense. They have a special deal where everyone pays one price per person for a meal and it is served family-style. They were even nice enough to allow a couple of people from our party to order seperately from the family-style meal. The family style meals come in different price points offering more options. The meal that the majority of our table went with included two or three appetizers, three entrees and two desserts. It ended up being way more food than any of us could finish and my sister-in-law and her boyfriend ended up with leftovers for days since we were flying home the next day. Our server was nice enough, but like I said before, we waited a very long time for each of our courses. One of my husband's family members is pretty assertive and after nearly two hours and we still did not have our desserts, she went and raised a ruckus. To be honest, I usually have a lighter touch when I complain about things, but I have to hand it to the management at Maggiano's, they handled it very affably and were very apologetic. Things speeded up considerably after that and I believe they took some things off the bill. Most importantly, all of the food was delicious. We tried to do mostly vegetarian dishes, since my sister-in-law doesn't eat meat. The standout for me was the fried zuchinni, which was thin sliced lengthwise and fried crisp with a tasty dipping sauce. My kids loved the spaghetti and meatballs. Everything was Italian American comfort food, but with a slightly upscale twist. The slow service probably rates this as more of a three and a half star, but I will grant the extra half star for the very friendly and responsive management follow-up to the issues.
(4)Faryal K.
I was unfortunately disappointed with my visit. The food lacked flavor. My mashed potatoes had whole pieces that were partially raw. I was really looking forward to having a nice steak but it lacked the robust flavor and juiciness a steak of that price requires. I had to asme three times for my coke before it came out which was a bit annoying since I had finished half my meal by the time it came.
(2)Derrick M.
I really adore Maggiano's. I have gone multiple times and do one of two things. The most frequent outing option is to go with a party of four or more and we get the family style italian dinners (choose starters, entrees, deserts, etc.). These are the best. It is pricey but absolutely delicious and we leave miserably happy....yes - so full that we are uncomfortable and yet so thrilled that everything was so delicious and service was so good. That's right - service and food are both excellent every time! This option is totally a birthday or other celebration must. The other outing option we do is less than four people and we order the buy one-take one home pastas. A good value and decent food. A much better choice if you are budget spending! Ask the server about which pastas are better when you are deciding (no matter which of the above options you go with), they are usually very helpful and we are always happy with our choices when we do this. Wine and cocktails can add some significant punch to the check so discuss with your server your best options if you are on a budget. This is the only complaint I have about the place but it's a pretty standard restaurant markup generally - maybe a little above average. I can never wait to go back and if the family style option was available for two and was also less pricey (I say that only because my budget holds me back - not because it's not worth it) I would be getting it all the time :).
(5)Jon C.
Indianapolis is a fairly large city; however, finding a place where you can host a departmental luncheon for a large group is somewhat difficult. Maggiano's fits the bill though, and it's the place I've picked for my luncheon for three years running now. First, let's talk about the private dining room. Fantastic! 6 tables of 10 easily fit in two of the rooms to hold my group, and being separate from the rest of the place, people are free to walk around and chat with one another throughout the meal. We do a gift exchange, and there's plenty of room inside to eat, walk around, have a table for a fairly large gift exchange, and also a bar area. Second, the food. We plan ahead and vote on the menu beforehand (3 appetizers/salads, 3 main entrees, 2 desserts) and it's always freshly prepared and ready to go when we get there. Even better: it's family style, so everyone always gets plenty to eat, and anyone wanting leftovers always gets some. This year, we chose the stuffed mushrooms, spinach and artichoke dip and Maggiano's Salad for our first course. Second course was tilapia, lasagna and spinach and chicken manicotti. Dessert was Tiramisu and New York style cheesecake. Yeah, we ate a lot, and it was fantastic! Finally, the staff that took care of our event was phenomenal. As the host, my job was made extremely easy because of the A+ team that we had taking care of us. When I asked for something, it was immediately taken care of. I asked that they move some of the tables around before the event started, and it was done immediately. Wireless microphone? No problem. Off-the-menu bottle of wine? Right away, Sir. My entire group had a wonderful time. It was relaxing. It was filling, and it was nice to celebrate the end of the year at such a great place.
(5)Jordan P.
Here I had the chicken parmesian, which in my opinion is not made greatly at every eating area. However, this was cooked wonderfully. The seating that I had was good and not to mention the look of the place made you actually feel as if you were in a little area in Italy. The waiters were very pleasant as well coming to my every need and always checking in on us. Greatly recommended.
(5)Julie J.
Excellent. Nothing left to say. The food, service, atmosphere and portions were top notch. We will definitely be making a second trip.
(5)Jake R.
I think I just found me new favorite Italian chain restaurant. I only wish they had on in my town. The food was amazing and although the host guy was a bit rude, the servers made up for it. The cool thing was they offer not only a full on traditional version of their dishes, but right under it on most of them they have a lite version. So you can still enjoy the dishes you love, but feel less guilty. Also they have a menu that allows you to order a meal and then get s meal to go with it. So you have built in left overs. It's pretty nice for covering the next day's lunch. I recommend the Chicken Picatta, the Chicken Marsala, and the stuffed mushrooms. Also for dessert there tiramisu is very delicious.
(5)Nancy G.
Went for a Mother's Day dinner. It is highly suggested that reservations are made. We had reservations for 3:15, and arrived a little early but we were seated by 3:20 which was great. We ordered the two for $39.95 special. This includes two entrees from a special selection and a salad of your choosing and one dessert to share. The plus side is you get to select an entree to take home. I had the Mom's Lasagna and my son had the Alfredo and added chicken. Both were very good. We both had Caesar salads, the lettuce was kinda of wilted and not very flavorful, but when speaking with our server she was gracious enough joy allow is to switch the salad out for an appetizer which we ended up getting mozzarella sticks which were huge and flavorful. With the dessert we were only allowed one to share which was fine. We selected the New York Style Cheesecake. We took it to go because we were stuffed. But the piece that are server gave us was gigantic. We were able to cut it down the middle and had two regular size portions. The overall service was great on a day that was really busy. Our server was very attentive. The atmosphere is lively. Because of the set up in the restaurant it can get pretty loud so if you are looking for an intimate setting this is not the place. I have been here several times before and have never had a bad experience. I would definitely recommend for large and small gatherings with friends and family. I will be back again in the near future.
(4)Andrew G.
Really awesome atmosphere. The food for the price is great they have a few dishes where if you order one you can take another meal home for free. The portions are very generous for dinner and dessert.
(3)David D.
We went to a movie and wanted to eat. We were excited to find a parking spot at Maggiano's. Were seated with menus at 8:30 PM on Thursday evening. They were not busy. We then waited and waited. We never got water. No one would even look at us. After 15 or 20 minutes we had had it. We left. It will be a long time before we ever go back.
(1)Sarah F.
Came here with a work group and they accommodated our large group fairly well. We ordered from the family style menu (which large parties over 10 are asked to do) for the group, which is a pretty good deal. For the salad/appetizer course, we went with Ceasar Salad, calamari, and bruschetta. The calamari and bruschetta were both OK, nothing memorable (didn't get to try the salad). For the main course, the table ordered eggplant parm, lasagna, chicken & spinach manicotti, and fettuccine alfredo. All of those are massively heavy and after a few bites of the manicotti and eggplant parm, I was finished. The manicotti is in a super-rich, gloopy cream sauce and the tomato sauce on the parm was so overcooked, it actually lost all tomato flavor. For dessert, cheesecake and tiramisu. The tiramisu was forgettable, but the cheesecake was surprisingly good--rich, but fluffy, not heavy. Can't recommend this place, but if you find yourself there, maybe try to fill up on appetizers and dessert and skip the entrees.
(2)Brett R.
I love Italian food so this was a must try. The atmosphere is delightful. My wife and I enjoyed the calamari and fresh bread as our appetizer. The server was very nice, prompt and knowledgeable. I chose the lasagna for my main course, very tasty for a corporate restaurant. My wife chose chicken parmigiano and was very satisfied. We will return!
(5)Food C.
So...much...food! I've noticed that when a place gives you large portion sizes it's because the food is not good. This is not the case here. The food here is fantastic! Then they give you a second portion just to take home. Get in the car and go to this place. The prices are kind of high. Think about how much food you get though and then order. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Cliff H.
I know this review will probably never be read by anyone that can, or will make a change, but at least I get to vent a bit. I don't have a complaint about the food or service. I only have a complaint about the VALET. Why does the valet have to take over the parking spots in the main parking lot. The valet should be using a far away remote lot. Please change how your valet system works, it's outrageous that we can't park close to the front door without using the valet.
(3)Michael K.
Some of the best Italian food in Indy. I love the classics: lasagna and ravioli. Generous portions and friendly service - this is a family favorite location. And who doesn't love taking a second meal home? This place is quite popular so make your reservation early.
(5)Nicole K.
I like this place a lot. I normally get the tomato basil bisque and the lasagna. The lasagna is always absolutely delicious and the deal of eating an entree there and taking one home is a complete steal. There's a long wait if you come on a Friday or Saturday evening so reservations are a must. Otherwise you'll be waiting at most two hours which is insane!! It's pretty nice and the environment inside is very nice and romantic looking. Some of the tables are wobbly but that's okay.
(4)Sarah P.
I've eaten approximately a million times here. Service heavily depends on which server you get. Good and bad. Beware of Friday and Saturday nights - wait times for tables and food go up. For an appetizer I'd recommend the spinach and artichoke al forno. If you're there for lunch, get a sandwich. They are all wonderful. Standouts are the salmon sandwich and the grilled steak. Very filling and delicious. Best pasta dish is the rigatoni D by far. Enough for two. Of the chicken - the lighter take chicken parm is even better than the original. Get the chicken francese. The lighter take version comes with wide, handcut pappardelle pasta. The salmon with lemon and herbs over orzo pasta is the best fish dish. The beef tenderloin medallions are very good. When in doubt, ask your server what their favorite meal is.
(4)Chowdry P.
Just had an awesome Thanksgiving dinners at Maggianos, beats 12 hours of cooking, have enough left overs for 3 days, nice juicy turkey, decent hame, apple crostada, and tiramisu to die for
(5)Linda M.
I tried their stuffed mushrooms with spinach, garlic, and seasoned breadcrumbs. Delicious and healthy. Complimentary bread was good too! Spacious bar and lounge area with TVs. Mint was chocolaty! Awesome and free (with coupon)!
(5)Sharyl S.
Had a family birthday dinner for 32 - tons of food, good service, nice staff. Great event staff, very accommodating to special dietary requests. Planning an event, give them a try.
(5)Mike L.
Maggiano's little Italy serves pretty good Italian food, but unfortunately it is not to my taste. I ordered the linguine de mare, which is a huge bowl of mussels, scallops, shrimp, lobster and pasta. However, the whole thing is too salty that I had to keep drinking water, which filled me in even quicker. However, I've had some other entrées another time and they were pretty good. Groups are best recommended to order their group meal, where it's like a limited all you can eat buffet.
(3)Julie W.
We were a little disappointed at our last visit. I'm not sure if it was because they were super busy with the holidays, but service and food was off. We waited 15 minutes to get our drinks, and another 45 minutes to get our food. The food was decent, but nothing special.
(3)Eric F.
Great service, food and value. I have dined here many times and have never been disappointed.
(4)Dave K.
Always a pleasant meal. Great food in an energetic atmosphere.
(4)Mike S.
I'll give them 2 stars because the food is awesome, and take away 3 for the service which was awful. We were seated quickly, as we had a reservation, but after that, the experience went downhill. After she heard we didn't want drinks, the attentiveness went out the window. We ordered an appetizer and then our meals. My salad came out first, after we asked about getting some bread to the table, which I would think was an automatic. Before I finished my salad, the entrees came out. Once the server came back to the table, I asked her about the appetizer. She apologized and ran and got it. She did comp it, but it was an odd experience for this type of restaurant. While eating, we never saw her. My wife's diet coke was never refilled and my water was the same way. After we finished, our dirty dishes sat on the table for at least 15 minutes before another server noticed and she apologized for them sitting there. We then waited to ask about a dessert menu and a person cleaning up a table behind us noticed and asked if we were waiting on our server. Finally, the server showed up and to our surprise she gave us the check!! Nothing else was needing to be said. I paid with cash and we left. The food was awesome. We really enjoyed it. I'm sure this was a one off occurrence, but it stinks it happened to us on our one night out to a nicer restaurant.
(2)Alison Y.
Always love Maggiano's for their ambinace, food, and the fact that it's a large enough chain to escape too much of a wait. I made reservation through opentable for Saturday night and we had no problem getting a table for 6 during prime dinner time at 6:30pm. Our server was gracious, attentive without being too much like a hawk, and our family had a wonderful meal. Firstly, their bread is always so delicious! Nice and crisp on the outside and soft and warm on the inside. We all shared the chopped salad, shrimp scampi, lobster carbonara, and chicken francese. Chopped salad was light with a slightly sweet vinagrette. Shrimp scampi came with a very generous serving of shrimp and a delicious lemon garlic butter sauce. Lobster carbonara was a favorite of ours with a nice creamy parmesan sauce and huge chunks of crab. The chicken francese was probably the most plain of our dishes - 2 large chicken fillets with lemon butter sauce and crisp potatoes. Always a great place to go with large groups where you want to share entrees with a nice ambiance. Much better family style restaurant chain than Buca Di Beppos.
(4)Kelli B.
We've been two times and have been pretty happy overall. The first time we were there it was extremely busy and we waited forever for our entrees (which are always "prepared from scratch"). We were told "they're almost up" a few times when our waiter finally told us they had to re-make my husband's entree. Then the manager came over and said that they would comp our entire check AND told us to order a dessert. The second time we were there it wasn't busy and yet we were sat at a table crammed into a small space on a main walkway. We asked to be moved, which wasn't a problem and had a pleasant dinner. My husband had crab and shrimp cannelloni and I had linguine with clams in white sauce and they were both quite good. The staff has always been very friendly and accommodating.
(4)Jemmie W.
A solid, nice place for a business lunch. The service is professional, polite, and quick. The food is good and the portions are substantial with enough for leftover lunch the next day.
(4)Ron M.
PROS: The restaurant's decor is impressive. The service from entering was friendly and attentive. CONS: Quality and quantity of food for price paid is sub par. I got the buy a meal and take one home for free deal. For $15.00 I got a lasagna and two stale pieces of bread. NO SALAD or any other side....for $15.00! The take home meal was spaghetti with ONE meatball. It was supposed to be meatballs! One is not plural even with new math as far as I know! That averaged to $7.50 a meal with just the main dish and no side either time. WAY overpriced!!! I would not return and do NOT suggest this restaurant with many others lining the same street that are a far better value.
(2)Telissa C.
This place gets a 2.5 from me. Very very disappointed. First let me start with the bread...hard. Chewy. Blah. Second thing is the food. $4.95 for a bowl of Caesar salad? Uh it was not a huge salad for that price. Then the meal. Sure it was decent but $16 for 4 ravioli's is a bit steep. You get to take home a small portion of "something else" but I was still kind of hungry right then. So IMO it's really over priced for what you get. Lunch with salad and a drink plus tip cost me $30. Not worth it.
(2)James M.
I like the atmosphere in this joint. Its always busy and fun. It's a chain so some folks might be hating that but whatever. The last time i went in late July was good -extra food to take home is always a bonus ..certain pastas only. Still pissed about expensive glass of house wine from last year...so be careful when you order a glass of house wine. ..obviously i have issues with being upsold when i wasnt looking. My bad. Food 3 Value 3.5 Service 4 Atmosphere 5
(4)Scott M.
PRICEY CHAIN RESTAURANT WITH THE FEEL OF A WELL-HEALED, BIG-CITY INDEPENDENT LANDMARK Maggiano's, located on 86th Street just east of Keystone Avenue on Indy's Northside, is a chain, test restaurant with the feel of a well-healed, big-city independent landmark. Great surroundings. Above-average service. Tasty recipes. A few negatives to expect: 1) Seating is not their strong suit, even with a reservation. 2) You will pay top dollar for the nice decor, ample staffing and quality food. 3) Not all Maggiano's servers are created equal, so identify one who gives good service and request them. $50 w/o tip ($60 total) for two chicken picatta dinners (no soup or salad... just chicken breasts and a small bowl of angel-hair pasta), one drink and one Diet Coke is a bit salty even for the Keystone @ the Crossing area. A note to the MANAGER and OUR SERVER.... When your guests leave, and you're chit-chatting with one another, and the guests take the time to thank you and say goodbye, AT LEAST TAKE TIME TO ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR CUSTOMER'S COURTESY. IT IS YOU WHO SHOULD BE THANKING THEM AND SAYING GOODBYE.
(3)Leslie H.
This is a safe place to take a large party. They have the family style menu and it's so convenient and cost effective in my opinion. It's a chain so it's very consistent whichever location you go to. Service is great and prompt. I love the lighting, the booths, the wood, etc. Even the pictures in the walls are great. I picture myself dining with Sinatra. It has that old school Italian nostalgic kind of feel. My favorite thing on the menu is their spumoni. Hands down.
(4)The Yelp-inator W.
This location is not as good as the other ones I have been to. Service was slow....the food was great, but ... I feel like they skimped me on the family style deal. My seconds were really small and what I ended up taking home was very disappointing. I probably won't do the family style meal if I come here again.
(3)Lindsay R.
The chicken Parmesan is phenomenal. Good italian comfort food!
(3)Robert M.
Extremely good food and the portions are very big. The place was very clean and comfortable. The staff is very knowledgable and friendly. If you are looking for great Italian food at affordable prices then Maggiano's is it.
(5)Nicole K.
Very impressed! We went to Maggianos during Northside nights because they had a phenomenal deal and I was pleasantly surprised with the food. For $30 per person you got an appetizer, entre, dessert, AND a second meal to take home (this is also on their normal menu but with limited options). All of the food was delicious with the ambience of a real Italian restaurant (I lived in Italy for 3 months so not to be taken lightly). The service was also top notch. I'm typically not one to rave about chain restaurants but they exceeded expectations.
(4)Krista R.
Overpriced but decent Italian. Food was good. Shrimp cooked perfectly. It was better than I had expected for a chain, but it was still overpriced. One dish and a drink with tip was 40 bucks... c'mon. Service was ... snooty? Forgetful? Poorly executed? Not a fan of server's attitude. Next time, I'll skip bringing a large party -- seemed unable to deal with our 9 top. Loved the ambiance of the place. Will give it one more shot.
(3)L M.
This place is outstanding. If you're hungry, they feed you and give you extras for tomorrow free. We love Maggiano's.
(5)Richard H.
OK, this is really weird, but the traditional pasta items are two-for-one: you get one to eat at the restaurant and the other to take home and reheat. And as i said earlier, the serving sizes are ridiculously huge, so you end up with two enormous meals for $12.95 or $14.95. It's a weird gimmick -- because who really wants to get one enormous basic pasta dish to eat in and one to take home? -- but price certainly seems right.
(3)Peter P.
Its a chain restaurant (sort of) bit don't let that deter you. Each Maggianos is headed by an executive chef that imparts his or her own style and flavors to the menu. This location is run by a particularly youthful and energetic executive chef. He hosts monthly classes/tastings that showcase his skills and those of his talented junior chefs.
(4)Torrey R.
Yes, Maggiano's is a chain but it's a good chain. Their buy one get one free classic pastas is a deal that can't be beat. Not only that but I have yet to order something off of their menu that wasn't absolutely delicious. My usual go to for the take home pasta is their lasagna because it reheats well after it sits in my freezer for a week or two. While at the restaurant I order their rigatoni with sausage and peppers. It has a little bit of a kick which I like. The portions are so generous with this dish that I always have enough for leftovers for tomorrow. The inside of the restaurant is usually a bit too cold for my liking so always bring a sweater so you can feel comfortable during your meal.
(4)Keith R.
NOT HAVE AGAIN: the shrimp and crab cannelloni was swimming in sauce and not very good. It would have been far better with a small amount sauce. Also, the brocollini side dish was flavorless. HAVE AGAIN: the spinach slide dish was good.
(2)Chris P.
Magianno's is our family favorite Indy restaurant. Their service, ambiance and food are consistently excellent over the years. The girls love the salmon dishes and the guys especially enjoy the Taylor Street Baked Ziti. Gotta go back again soon!
(5)Mar C.
Needed some sustenance right away after checking into my hotel, I hopped over to Maggiano's as I love love pasta. As stated by other reviewers, the food can be a bit expensive here compared with other Italian places. However, if you select certain items you get the option of taking an extra dish home for free. I sat in the bar area, right up at the counter. It took a few minutes to get a menu from the bartender, but he helped me out right away afterwards. Can't complain much about the food, it was hot and filling. The bartender kept my lemonade topped up constantly and the timing of his checking up on me was perfect.
(3)Jeff W.
Another great experience! With a group of 9, impeccable service taking into account the needs of the children and adults. First time for our friends from out of state, they left extremely impressed!
(5)Annabel L.
Meal: dinner Value: 4 Food: 3 Service: -3 stars Service stinks! Made a reservation and didn't get seated until over an hour later. What's the point of making a reservation?! Oh wait, there is no point for this restaurant. The saving grace is the meal deal where you can get 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, 1 dessert + 2 take-home pastas for $40. I would like to note that our waiter was really nice and provided great service, but the lack of efficiency at the front desk still warrants the negative stars. Honestly, with an automated system, it's not really rocket science.
(2)La C.
Ordered take-out over the phone, and I'm glad I didn't wait to get it as long as they told me it would take. I asked for little to no oil on my spinach, and it was drenched in it. My entree was already getting cold when I picked it up. It left the expensive lunch a bit so-so. Normally Maggiano's is much, much better, as I've been to the ones in Chicago many times.
(3)DeAnna P.
We've had several good experiences at Maggiano's, but the last two fell flat. Last time, we went during an off time when the restaurant was nearly empty. We were excited to sit in a section all by ourselves. Before we could order, the host seated a table of eight people (including crying baby) next to us. They were nice about letting us move, but next time, couldn't they have put that large party and loud baby at any of the 30 other open tables that weren't next to us? Our experience the other night was also an atmosphere problem. Normally, Maggiano's has a rustic, romantic vibe. However, we were seated at a very small table for two, right next to the server stand. We were directly under the a/c vents and, despite it being 60 degrees outside, the cold air was blasting. Hubby and I were so cold that when the server finally came over 10 minutes later, we requested to move tables. Neither she or the host seemed suprised, which leads me to believe they have to know it's a dud table (side note -- the next woman to be seated there actually wore her jacket through dinner). We were moved to another table and had a wonderful server, Latham. However, he couldn't make up for the fact that the second table was again under a vent and really, really cold. I asked that the temp be raised and he spoke with the manager. However, the air never kicked off. By the time our entrees arrived, I was ready to have them boxed so I could eat at home. Latham brought me a hot tea, which made things bearable. However, the ambiance of the night was completely ruined. I had to rush hubby through his dessert before I turned into a popsicle. I would give 2 stars; however our food and service from Latham were very good. For the love though, turn up the air. I'm not a table hoverer. As soon as my meal is over, I will relinquish the table for other patrons -- you don't have to freeze me out!
(3)Megan T.
My fiancé and I went to Maggiano's last night for my birthday and It was the first time being there for both of us. It was a Monday night, so I'm sure it wasn't near as busy as usual however it was fairly full. We were seated right away, although the seating was a bit odd to me as we were seated in a booth seat with a couple only about a foot and a half away from us. I had to squeeze between the tables and felt oddly close to the man next to me. Thankfully, they were done with there meal and were about to leave. That was the only negative thing about our experience! Our waitress (I think her name was Kelly) was great! She answered every question we had and explained what different meals were and gave us her recommendations. Our bread and drinks were brought to us very quickly. Kelly made her appearances to our table throughout our meal to make sure we were alright and give us refills on out water and to get us more drinks, but she wasn't overly attentive like some waiters can be when they pop up every few minutes. Every worker we came into contact with was very personable, nice, and helpful. We loved the food but I left and kept thinking about how GREAT the people were! My fiancé was drinking Bud Light and the man that brought his second drink cracked a joke and stood at our table for a few minutes talking to us. Another waiter that was walking by was smiling and singing to himself, to others that might have been a turn-off or unprofessional, but I loved it! He was happy and enjoying himself and I'd much rather like to see that than unhappy, frustrated workers! Also, when Kelly was checking our IDs for our drinks she noticed it was my birthday and wished me a happy one! At the end of our meal she surprised me with their lemon cookies with a lit candle in one of them. Very nice.
(5)Suzie T.
We live close, so we've tried many times. The atmosphere is good, light and clean. Their menu is great and their pasta special (2for1) is great. My problem with 'all' their food is that they substitute salt for flavor. The salt just drowns everything out. The days of heavily salted foods is pase'. Today most people want healthy food and would rather have quality than quantity. Our last experience was a family celebration in my honor. The service was extremely slow, way too long, and some had to rush off before dessert. When the waitress came to clear plates and order dessert (and bring complimentary dessert to me) we were all getting up to leave asking for our check. She told the manager that apologized and gave me a gift certificate. --more salty food??
(2)Carrie W.
Total rip off. Ordered dinner to go and had it delivered to my house. Ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and a Caesar Salad. Chicken was bland and so dry it wasn't edible. Paid $6 for a Caesar Salad, and it was the smallest bowl of Iceburg lettuce with no dressing. Never again.
(1)Randy B.
First time I have visited Maggiano's. It was my cousin's birthday, and this is her favorite restaurant. As soon as we met the group at the bar, the pager sounded. They led a group of eight to a table that barely fit six. We refused to sit there, and were told we would have to wait for another table. We had reservations. I went to the bar for a beer for my wait. I was second in line at an empty bar. After assuring me he would be just a second then skipping over me (cash in hand) to help two other patrons who just walked up, I finally got my beer fifteen minutes later. For the price, I expect better service that we were offered that night. The food was just average. I would not return, as there are far better Italian restaurants in town (Buca, Vito's, even.....dare I say it.... Olive Garden)
(2)H K.
Good food. Consistent quality. I often reserve a banquet room for work. The food is always consistently good. The service is top-notch. Very accommodating staff. The cheesecake is the best - light and fluffily, not dense.
(4)Kat C.
I've been here 5-6 times in the last couple of months and never got disappointed. The food was always great & the service was outstanding. The server is not all over you but they are there when you need something. Great place for family dining out as well as for a romantic date.
(5)Chris L.
I love Italian food! I love the class of Crooner song atmosphere! I love friendly, helpful, courteous, attentive, and professional wait staff! This place has all that and then some!! As far as a good night out to eat goes, you CANNOT find a better place!! Everything from the bread and oil to the desserts; even the ice water, is better here than any restaurant, Italian or not, and I've been to some good ones. This is my top of the list for all aspects of a night out; the price, the food, the staff, the atmosphere, and even the "bring 'em back" marketing. They just know how to do it all here!
(5)Taylor F.
Sadly another old favorite falls prey to poor management and the lack luster polish of a oblivious server.... So we have a reservation, I approach the host stand the hostess is clearly seating another guest and we are greeted by a man who I can only assume to be the floor manager/supervisor. Greeted with a, "HI guys"-insert eye roll and sigh from my subconscious. I state my first and last name very clearly and he responds by saying "we will seat you here in a second Trevor." Who the heck is Trevor? Okay minor faux pas, I can overlook this, making phone reservations can sometimes be difficult. Another couple behind us checks in. Mr. Hot Shot Big Man on Campus Manger guy after about 5 minutes says he is ready to seat us-or so I think he is kind of staring off into space. There is confusion between us and the other couple and we ask who are you ready seat. "Who ever wants to follow me." Hopefully this lack of leadership is not an insight into how you manage your restaurant...but fearfully I can only assume so as he seats the other couple first. We follow the hostess and she shows us to a table right on the other side of a server side stand at a table that my wife gives me a knowing look that can only say, "Really, the restaurant is empty and you decide to seat us here." I couldn't agree more. We are greeted by our server who mumbles a greeting and asks my wife, "Uh, could I see your glass." As he fills it up with water. Agreed there are some tables in restaurants that make in darn near impossible to fill a water glass but c'mon! Everything that Maggiano's ambiance is supposed to be has already been broken. Server Dude lacks enthusiasm about his presentation of any of the house specialties and really does anything but inspiring confidence in your guests. A server from another section interrupts our appetizers with a, "Are you all, going to be using this chair" indicating the one next to my wife (the sat us at a 4 top). We shake our heads and she takes it to the table across from us--keep in mind the section we are sitting in has plenty of other available seats. And around the corner comes clueless hostess how has the bright idea of seating a fussy baby right next to the married couple that is very clearly on a date....BRILLIANT! Goodness what does it take to use a little common sense when seating? Later that same server from the other section is heard in the background making negative comments about the people she works with...thank you to the close proximity of the hostess stand...wonderful! Later we witness her wandering around like a bored puppy staring out the window making comments about the weather. The food was rather uninspiring. Tomato Caprese-tomatoes were flavorless, balsamic has a good smoky flavor and the basil not so good. The pastas were okay. The Pomegranate Martini was sugary and too sweet. Our Server dude did sell us on the Berry Tiramisu, sealing the deal with the, "Everyone who has ever tried this has loved it, I have not met anyone who didn't" We took it home because by now the ambiance was shattered and beyond repair. Once home we thought that the Tiramisu was uninspiring, a boring vanilla. I see where they thought that the coffee might clash with the sweet ripeness of berries so they took it completely out leaving the Tiramisu a soggy vanilla cake. It's just sad because this used to be my wife's favorite Italian date night spot, and not even because the food was breath taking but because the service and ambiance was rustic romantic and cozy. I am sad to say Maggiano's but you may have lost our business at least at this location...
(1)Barbara W.
We had the best server and service that I have probably ever had. Ryan was very personable and very knowlegeable of the menu and when I asked for a wine recommendation he asked me questions about what flavor did I prefer and then brought me a very good Chardonnay. When my friend couldn't decide what she wanted to drink he asked her questions about what she usually drank and offered a few suggestions to her as well. Then after looking at the menu and not seeing what I used to order Ryan went to the chef and described the dish to him and Josh the chef came and said that he found the recipe and asked us if that was the one and we stated it was, we all 3 ordered it! Once we were done eating Josh came out and asked us how everything was. I was blown away by the personal care and attention we received from Ryan and Chef Josh. I now feel spoiled and that I cannot visit another restaurant for fear that I will always compare the customer service to Ryan and Josh and Maggianos! Plus the dish and the chopped salad were AHHMAZING!
(5)Erik J.
Ahhh Italian food. This place is pretty upscale, and the food seems to be on par with that. I am a huge fan of Olive Garden, and Maggiano's is probably tied with them. The buy-one, take-one meal is a great deal. There are a few good choices on that menu, and it is for less than $13! I have never had an issue with any of the dishes on the menu at all. The only issue I have, which is not the restaurant's fault, is the wait to get in! I definitely can't complain though, because the wait is well worth it.
(5)Dave C.
One of our favorite places to go. I'm a harsh critic of Italian places, having grown up in NY where Italian was all around you. While this place doesn't compare to what I grew up on, its one of the better places I've found. Yes, it is slow but that's part of what I like. I never feel rushed when i eat here. I always go with the Veal Parmesan my wife always goes with Lasagna. What I like with the pasta dishes is you get a take home order as well included so plenty of leftovers. I've never seen the place not packed. Reservations are suggested especially on prime nights. I've not had a bad meal here yet. While its still not the same as what I grew up on, it works for me when I need my Italian fix.
(4)Phil A.
The lasagna was superb. Absolutely superb. Beyond reproach. It's a chain, but wow is it good. The ambiance of this locaiton with rich, dark, earthy tones was dynamite.
(5)Neesha M.
I have it in my head that I love Maggiano's. But the last time I went, I was disappointed. The bread was literally tasteless. The only reason I knew it was bread was because it looked like it. The crab and shrimp fondue appetizer was decent, but really, it was butter and cheese and salt with crab and shrimp in it. It was basically forgettable. My husband and I shared a main (the gnocchi with italian sausage) because the portions are Maggiano's are so huge that it feels a little ridiculous to order an entire dish for oneself. So we gorged on gnocchi (again, it was decent, the gnocchi was clearly from frozen) and still had enough for both of us to reheat for dinner the next day. Nothing special, though. Overall, it was just a lackluster experience. The next time I'm craving Italian food I'll go to Mama Corolla's.
(2)Chris C.
Let's be honest, Maggiano's is a chain restaurant. I was first introduced to it on a business meeting in Jersey. Yet despite this, there seems to be a bit of variation in menus from location. It probably also helps that everything is made from scratch, and I feel like the chefs are given some leeway in creating their menus. SInce I new about this place when I came in, I was looking for a dish that I had at the other location, but did not find it. So, I went with the Lobster Baked Tilapia instead. This was defintely a satisfying meal without being too large a portion. The accompiament was great, service was excellent, and the decor looked like the other Maggiano's. The food is consistently good, and I would definitely recommend if you had to host a business lunch for a larger group. Banquet rooms seem to be their specialty.
(4)Jeremy R.
Whoa family-style dining!! This was my frist visit to Maggiano's, and it was a good one. I went with a few seasoned veterans and we did the family-style dining. For around $30/each, you get the choice of 2 appetizers, 2 salads, 4 entrees, and 2 desserts. While $30 might seem a little steep - it is unlimited of all of the above! Not only is it unlimited, they aren't sticklers (at least our waitress wasn't) about ordering more and then boxing it up to take home. And they aren't stingy on the portions, either. The stuffed mushrooms and calamari were both great. We also enjoyed the salmon, lasagna, and clam linguini. For dessert we got the cheesecake which was okay (I don't like cream cheese all that well) and the tiramisu. The tiramisu was good, but I couldn't really get the rum... "Why is the rum always gone?" Our waitress was exceptional - very attentive. She was actually the one who initiated more portions before we even had to ask. A tip - the round tables that seat 4 have extenders that flip up so you can make more room for all the plates that are bound to come!
(4)Lorand M.
This typifies why I don't care for chains....nothing terribly wrong...just nothing outstanding or memorable. Good service...the food just doesn't do it for me...pasta overcooked in my estimation....sauces so so....shrimp overcooked... The only reason for going was the lovely young lady I was courting touted it as her favorite restaurant....hmmmm....well...that says volumes for her taste in restaurants....and men ! Probably won't go to Maggianos again.....and definitely won't be a courtin' either !
(3)Anthony T.
Disappointed. I realize I hadn't been here in a while but I had a group of friends who wanted to take me out for my birthday. So what better then a family style restaurant. Well NOT the case here. The portions must have shrunk over the years but 2 half pieces of chicken breast In the chicken Marsala is not what I consider it family-style portions for $16. The same to be said for all the other portions ordered. They must be trying to cut cost because they never even refilled our sodas once, but were happy to take orders for more wine.
(2)Erni M.
Need to be in the mood for Italian. But some excellent t choices if you look
(4)Jackie H.
Expensive. This has become one of my favorite Italian restaurants and I don't really care for Italian. Some of the best chicken parm I have ever had. After being across the street at Nancy's Bridal for my friends fitting, we went here for a nice group dinner. I had the lemon drop martini, it was to die for. It had a ton of sugar in it but was divine. The really nice thing about this place is it does individual plates OR they give the option of family style. It is great for groups and a date night ;)
(4)Tracy H.
I have been to this location for lunch before and was very pleased with the food, the service and the ambience. This time our server was terrible. He was slow, scattered and un-attentive. I really like there food, but it's difficult to understand why we had to wait at our table for over 30 minutes for our food when the restaurant was not busy (it was about 1:30 on a Wednesday) and past the lunch hour. It took just as long for my father in law to get his fountain drink.
(2)Denise L.
Went with some friends we were quickly seated. The portions were plentiful, & they also have a buy one take one home with the classic pastas. I got the lasagna & it was very good. I was with three friends & no one complained about their food. The table cloths were very long which made it awkward when trying to get up (felt like I was going to take the table out). Wait staff was nice however; after we paid the waitress didn't come back although we stayed for another thirty minutes or so. I would def go back again.
(4)Barry M.
Maggiano's is probably the best Italian chain you can find. The portions are generous. Prices are not inexpensive but there are more expensive places
(4)Pearl J.
I know I can always count on Maggianos. The portions are huge and the food tastes great. The best thing is that you can request dishes to be prepared for your own dietary guidelines. This was the first Maggianos I have been to and it left a great experience. The crab cakes are a great deal, they are four times the size of any other restaurant. They give you four crab cakes about the size of a baseball. If you order the full portion salmon they give you two salmon fillets around 10 ounces. I think their salads are really average nothing special to it. The full portion pastas must be shared unless if you are on a Michael Phelps's diet. The scallops are delicious and is a must try if they have it for the special of the day. For the family style dining you get an unlimited amount of refills for the entrees you order. The best thing about every Maggianos is that they give you a lot of great deals.
(4)Alexis C.
I am traveling from out of town and decided to try this place because it seemed busy (which is usually a good sign) and it looked upscale. I was impressed by the service and atmosphere (the only reason this review got any stars at all) but the food was a disappointment. I consider it only a slight step up from Fazoli's but with a much higher price tag. The worst part was that the food made me so sick!! Very early the next morning I had a terrible stomach ache, I felt sick, and I lived on the toilet all morning. It wasn't until half way through the day that I started to fell better. Not sure what their deal was, but I am staying clear and will never be back.
(2)Colin G.
Yes yes, its a chain, get over it. The food is damn good and its one of the only places you'l fin "family style" italian dining in Indy. The italian classics they serve here are absolutely delicious. Some of my favorites are the fried mozzarella, chicken saltimboca, and the spaghetti and meatballs. The portions here are HUGE so be prepared to go home with some leftovers. The atmosphere in this place is excellent, very upscale feeling even for a chain thats not neccesarily trying to cater to an upscale clientelle. The waiters are all very professional and your bound to have a good experience here.
(4)Phx A.
Pretty good, but 2 out of 3 in our group weren't big fans of the spaghetti marinara sauce. I would recommend the white sauce over the red sauce. Our food took awhile to come out and the waitress was very nice about it and offered us free desert. Also, they have a great deal with the classics that you get a free take home meal for the next day.
(3)Eric N.
We struggle with getting too excited over any Italian restaurant, but the service and atmosphere here is quite nice. Of course, it doesn't compete with a locally owned joint, but it is all but assured you'll have a stock pleasant experience with plenty of smart wait staff.
(3)Adam S.
The food is great. The staff is great. The ambiance is great. I recommend the Braised Beef Cannelloni, Spinach Salad and Chicken Saltimbocca. Also the "made for Maggianos" Spumoni! The portions are large and you always leave with a bag of great food.
(5)Steve H.
Among the "upscale" chains, Maggiano's is one of my favorites. Highlights are entrees like Chicken Saltimbocca, Pork Medallions, Scampi, the salads are excellent, and the cheesecake is great, with a much lighter, creamier texture than the usual dense and dry variety.
(4)Bob J.
Food was good, service slow; 1 1/2 hours from start to finish and had two kids in our party of six. Really cool making reservations through Yelp and although Maggiano's was packed, our online reservation was within 4 minutes of confirmed time.
(4)Tristan S.
Nice, warm environment - the bar area reminded me of a cozy living room from "The Young & the Restless" (I don't watch it, but my mom did when I was little). Fairly tasty food, though the shrimp appetizer was swimming in grease. Server didn't realize the plates she brought out to us were filthy, with crumbs and other nastiness. Neither did the guy stacking the plates. Attention must be paid. Can't say I'll be back, but can't say I won't, either.
(3)Mark S.
This has to be one of my favorite places to eat. You will not leave hungry! Great quality/atmosphere and overall customer service is A+
(5)Darren S.
I love this place. I have gone several times and I just love the food. Now, I just recently eaten at the location in Indianapolis. The food was divine and the service left MUCH to be desired. Again, YAY food, but this particular waiter must have been having a bad day.
(4)Betsy A.
I know Maggiano's is a chain, but honestly, I love going here. I'm sure it has nothing to do with the fact that I had one of my first dates with my better half here. One of my favorite things at this restaurant is the Caesar salad - it is always made from the freshest, most crisp lettuce, not overly dressed and comes on a chilled platter with plenty of Parmesan shavings. Yummy! I've had many dishes here and I can't say that anything in particular stands out as being my favorite, except perhaps the eggplant parmesan. I am a big fan of really good marinara, so I can be satisfied at Maggiano's with a simple plate of spaghetti marinara. Last time I was in, I had the angel hair with Joey Z's pomodoro sauce and that was heavenly. Hubby likes the lasagna. Serving sizes here are more than adequate and provide plenty for lunch the next day. We also ate here with most of the rest of our family - 12 of us altogether - a little while back. For that outing, we chose the family style dinner. Though it was a bit tricky making the choices for appetizers and entrees due to the wide age and food preference range among us, we had a great time. The service was good, the food was delicious and there was more than enough to go around. I'd say the big hit that day were the homemade profiteroles - delicate cream puff-style pastry filled with vanilla bean ice cream and drizzled with fab hot fudge sauce. We did actually get a 2nd order on these. Two of us - hubby and brother - could barely get up from the table when it was time to leave :-) Maggiano's is a great place to take a large group, just be prepared to wait on weekends.....the case with any decent restaurant in this immediate area.
(4)Kelly M.
This is one of the best restaurants for celiacs. They don't have a gluten free menu, but the staff is knowledgeable and the chef readily comes out to speak with you. They use a corn pasta for gf dishes which has a better texture than other gf pastas. They have a great selection of sauces for that pasta as well. As a bonus, they serve Redbridge gf beer. Mmmmm
(5)Chuck C.
I'm not a fan of chairs but I do like Maggiano's! I must say I have eaten here many time for business, with friends and family! I have never had a bad meal and I must say the service here is some of the best in town. I have held dinner meeting in their private rooms for small and large groups, the staff is outstanding! The main dinning room is large but feels very homey, you can have fun and get loud (not to loud) with out feeling out of place. The food is all great and I mean all, I have covered the menu from top to bottom. The best way is to order family style like I grow up doing. They feed you here if you walk away hungry shame on you! I have always gone home with something for later, and that's a good thing! Remember to eat well and live well!
(5)Jan N.
The food here is good, but the service is excellent. I have never been disappointed. We had dinner someplace the other night and I told my husband we should have gone where we know they make you feel welcome and special.
(4)Ari N.
Great atmosphere for an intimate dinner among close friends, family, or significant other. Low lighting, soft music, great furnishings. The staff has been friendly and excellent each time I have been there. The food is great as well. Expect to be full and take some food home, as their portions are quite large and fill you up quickly. Their cheesecake is phenomenal. Their mints at the host station are delicious as well.
(4)Chris N.
I have gone to Maggiano's on a couple of occassions, with them both being on friday nights. First tip, MAKE RESERVATIONS! If you go after 7pm w/o a resv it will likely be after 8 when you are seated. The decorum is pretty nice but the seating feels just a little bit 'cramped' for me. Family style or not, I would like my own booth to sit in not sharing an oversized 'half-moon' style booth with two tables for two seperate couples. The bread was ok and the service also ok, the waiter took about 5 mins before he acknowledged us so the mgr actually brought a round of drinks on the house, w/o being asked to do it. Nice save. I had the lasagna before and a talapia dish on the most recent visit. Both were really good with the prize going to the lasagna - It was fantastic! They have a bunch of delicious desserts and I the little lemon cookies that they serve are so good I didn't want to share with my date! All in all, I think you will leave this place satisfied. Not set back on your heels, but not let down either.
(3)Gene R.
We were in town for a wedding and looking for a place to meet a cousin. This was close to our hotel. Made the reservation in the early afternoon for 6:30 PM and they couldn't find it when we arrived. They guy actually said he could squeeze us in on the phone. The young female hostess went through a whole sequence of questions, cross examiniations, etc. etc. despite a room full of empty tables. A middle aged host came over and seated us, while the hostess continued to look at different dates, different names etc. Crazy stuff. All the dinners were fine, and the service was good, except my wife's veal. I tasted it as they were clearing the table and I was surprised that she didn't send it back. Very, very chewy. Very, very C grade "Dineresque" . Oh well.
(3)Allison O.
My mom-in-law's favorite place for spaghetti with meat sauce, so whenever we meet her in Indy, this is where we go! I have to say, I'm pretty okay with that! :) We went on Saturday afternoon for a late lunch, and it was great. I always enjoy the ambiance...the music is just right, the lighting is low but not too low, the decor is classy but not snooty (I didn't feel like a loser because I was wearing jeans), and the staff is always friendly and professional. Oh, and the bathrooms are really nice and always spotless too! We were greeted warmly, and taken to our table right away. It was about 3 or 4 in the afternoon, so they weren't busy for dinner just yet. Like I said, service was great...very friendly, eye-contact as you're ordering, knowledgable about the menu, etc. I decided to try the grilled chicken caprese salad, and I was happy when our server said it was her new favorite salad. :) It was quite possibly one of the best salads I've ever had in my life. I can be dramatic when it comes to food, but for real...that salad was amazing. It was arugula with warm grilled chicken (very flavorful with a little bit of burny crispiness on the edges, and I mean that in a good way), grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, big hunks of bread crumbs, and the best part--fresh mozzarella! All of it was tossed with a balsamic glaze dressing that was probably not the healthiest thing in the world...but I felt good that at least I was eating veggies and grilled chicken, haha! It was so delicious! Everyone else loved their meals as well...farfalla with Alfredo, and the spaghetti with meat sauce, of course! :) They were even running a special in which if you ordered pasta, you got a take home portion for free!! Pretty crazy when you consider that it's family style dining and the portions are verrrrrry generous! Great deal. We also ordered dessert, which we didn't need, but....sometimes you just gotta indulge, right? Get the Nonna's Poundcake...it's topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, and has caramelized bananas on the side. Yummm. Plenty to share with someone if you're feeling generous. Yeah, it's a chain, and it's probably not THE most authentic Italian you're ever going to find, but the food is really good and satisfying. I think it's a great place to go if you just want to have a nice dinner that's not too terribly expensive and not have to dress up too much...you'll feel comfortable here, and leave feeling full and happy! Good date place, in my opinion...get something and share it...that's romantic, right? ;)
(4)Steve S.
I thought it was very good overall. Service was great, they went out of their way to take care of us, no complaints. Nice and relaxing atmosphere, will definitely go back soon.
(4)Erika R.
Group of 8 girls. We had a bit of a wait, even though we had reservations which was crappy but they made up for it by giving us a huge app of brushetta. (Which was so yummy!) Our service was great and our food was wonderful. I ordered a desert of pumpkin cheesecake which we all passed around with creme brulee and they were both very, very tasty! I would go here again tomorrow if I had the chance!
(5)Ryan C.
My wife and I decided to use some gift cards and enjoy a Friday evening out to celebrate Valentine's a little early. I called a week ahead, but the only reservations available for 2 were 5:30 and 9:00. So we took the 5:30 and figured we would still have time to do other things in the evening. We arrived right on time and were told our table would be ready shortly. 10-12 minutes later we were seated - weird since there were a large number of tables empty and clearly others had reservations at the same time and were told to wait as well. We were seated and talked about possibly getting a bottle of wine...except the hostess for got to give us a wine menu when we were seated. We elected to start with a shrimp and crab fondue that was featured that evening. It was very flavorful, but the serving was definitely small and certainly not meant for more than two. The waiter was nice, but several times he engaged in a long conversation with the table next to us...making us wait for bread, a spoon, etc. We both choose to have veal dishes which were very good. Dessert and two coffees later we were certainly satisified, but glad we had gift certificates because it would have been a disappointment at $130 with tip. This is a fun place - I think the atmosphere (and the service) is better in Chicago and next time we go I think it will be in group.
(3)J A.
Average Italian food in a big atmosphere. The Cesar here, isn't so great, but the creme brûlée makes up for it. I also help myself to as many chocolate mints while waiting for a seat
(3)Nikki B.
Okay I went here today with a good friend! This place is classy! I felt a little over dressed though! So the waiter seats us & then pours olive oil into a saucer for dipping the bread. My friend ordered the Chicken & Spinach Manicotti! Now I can't tell you how it tasted but, her plate was clean on the side she ate from. I ordered the Taylor Street Baked Ziiti & let me tell you a thing or two, whoowee, I loooooooooooved it! It is Italian sausage, pomodoro sauce and ziti topped with a layer of melted provolone and parmesan. All of the seasonings were just right! While I was eating my entree the Chef was preparing my meal that I was eating to take home for me! So you basically buy one & get one for free! What? You mean I actually can have an encore? That's as equivalent to going on a first date & getting the first kiss, liking it so well, then getting the second kiss & it feels just like the first one! Saucey lips it is then! Little Italy aka Maggiano's all I have to say is if you like it then you have to put a ring on it! Okay maybe I'll just settle for the second entree as a token of appreciation for my love then! Smhl! As far as location goes, I like the fact that it is nestled in the Keystone at the Crossings area. I don't have to fight downtown traffic, just to enjoy good italian cuisine! I have to say I'm really impressed with this place & it will get a second date from me! Maybe I might go here in the future on a real date! It all depends which way the wind blows!
(4)Dan S.
Expensive!
(3)Virginia M.
This is the same food everywhere but I gave them 5 stars because we had such amazing service here.
(5)Swt P.
Our first choice for italian American restaurant in town. You can dress casual, or fancy, whichever you like to dine here. The food is great, the service is good and friendly, the ambiance is nice, the dessert is delicious. They have some classic pasta and their own pasta creation. I love to try their specials too sometime. Tilapia with parmesan crust and crispy red potatoes is one of my favorites. My kids (almost) always enjoy their meal that comes with drinks (the chocolate milk is so delicious) and desserts (skip the ice cream, and get the lemon cookies instead). My family love to come to Maggiano's for a special celebration. We always enjoy the dining experience here.
(4)Junie D.
When Maggiano's first opened its doors in Chicago, it was great. This location in Indy, though: Meh. Service was professional in tone, but slow and sloppy -- for example, my leftovers were taken away to be packaged, but were never returned...which I discovered upon opening my bag later :(. The waiters seemed eager to push their chef's new menu items -- but it seems that the chef has lost interest in spaghetti, ravioli, and lasagna. Management would do well to remember that Maggiano's was first and foremost a family-style Italian restaurant; original customers come with a craving for standard fare and ought not to leave disappointed. Food quality was mediocre: the lettuce was only so-so, not fresh and crispy; they use hard, fake bacon bits in the salad; my pasta looked and tasted like it sat under the lights a while before being delivered. Meh. Maggiano's used to offer a variety of bread in the basket -- today only one sort, and no parmesan cheese with the olive oil for dipping. Too much cinnamon in the cappucino -- unless you like chunks of cinnamon in your mouth. Take home lasagna (buy one, get one free deal) was just okay. I had better luck with a holiday dinner here about two or three years ago, but after today, I won't bother returning. Sad, because Maggiano's used to be reliably enjoyable and tasty. Now it's just another chain.
(2)J T.
11/19/2011, Ordered carryout, via online, which was quite simple, and didn't even require a credit card. Too bad the closest location to my home doesn't provide the ability to order online. Our two orders consisted RIGATONI D at $ 14.75 & the Rustic Chicken/Shrimp at $ 16.50 was has become my favorite at Maggiano. Both dishes were good & tasty. Bread is included w/the meals. With carryout, they can provide plastic utencils. We were given a large container of parmesean cheese, which I didn't even have to ask for.
(4)Meghan C.
My husband and I love to have lunch here and always take friends from out of town. Not only is the food fabulous but the service and atmospher grand. Go hungry...
(5)L. R.
Love the atmosphere, the food which comes in LARGE portions and the prices which aren't too bad. They have fabulous desserts as well. It's always crowded which tells you something.
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