A disappointing experience based on reviews we had read, maybe we hit an off night. We made a reservation and arrived a few minutes early. We were promptly seated and the hostess was friendly. This was where the good experience ended. We were seated and no wait staff came to our table for over 10 minutes. No waters were on the table or brought. When the waiter arrived he did not introduce himself nor present any information just said "Are you ready to order?". We were and placed our drink and dinner orders. When food arrived one salad was missing and a part of another dish was missing. When the waiter came over he did apologize for forgetting to enter the salad order. We need to ask about the part of the other missing dish which was then brought out. All food was mediocre at best, over cooked pastas, sauce that tasted like it was from a jar and chicken parm that could've used to sit in the broiler another minute or two. Similarly to when we arrived when we needed the check it took a long time. The best part was the ambiance but the food and service were lacking. I would not return again. read more

The staff was amazing. Very attentive and friendly. The food was delicious. I haven't been in a long time but I WILL be back read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Italian Chopped Salad. Chicken Piccata. Rolls with butter. - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Well... I thought the atmosphere inside was really nice and cute. There was a nonstop stream of frank sinatra music playing. The table we got sat in (a semicircle booth) was a little cramped for four people. We got the baked ziti, lasagna, and cheese ravioli. In my opinion, the lasagna had a weird flavor and tasted bad. The other two dishes were just okay. Nothing bad but nothing really good. They do give you a very large portion of each dish and free bread and butter which tasted pretty good. We also got the Italian sangria which was nothing special. For desert, we split a crème brûlée which honestly did not taste good to me. The ones I've gotten packaged from Costco taste better in my opinion. The service was very good, though. Overall, this place was very expensive for very mid food. read more

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I LOVED Maggianos. The vibe of the restaurant along with the service was unreal. The food was pretty good as well! The bread came out almost immediately after we sat down and our waitress was so so attentive. When they accidentally brought out the wrong pasta, the new dish came out in under 10 minutes. They also gave us a dessert for free! I would highly recommend ! read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Cesar salad + bread - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Yes, it's a chain. No, it's *not* in the North End, which is packed with many GREAT Italian restaurants. Maggiano's is in the Theater District, right near the Common side of Back Bay. We went there mostly because it was a lot closer to our hotel on this trip, and because getting reservations so last minute at any of the North End places was difficult at best. But for a chain, this is a great choice. It definitely is several notches above something like The Olive Garden. They do a pretty good Italian restaurant vibe, with a variety of old photos on the walls of people having a good time in Italian restaurants. Linen table cloths and lots of seating. Part of what made this a great experience is the great staff. The manager came by to say hello, which few places do anymore, and our waiter was the perfect amount of attentive, but not overbearing. The rest of the staff could be observed to provide the same level of service to all the diners that evening. The second part that made it great was it was honestly good food. The crab cake appetizer was yummy, perfectly cooked, generous on the crab and not so much the cake (as it should be), and the lobster cream sauce was yummy and a good compliment. For my main I had "Chef KB's Lobster Carbonara"; the sugar snap peas were crisp and fresh, ample big chunks of bacon, and just the right amount of creamy goodness to bind it all together. While you *should* consider going to the North End and Hanover St., if you can't get there, and want something "familiar" this is a great spot. read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Crabcake appetizer. - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We had a wonderful experience at Maggiano's Little Italy in Boston's North End. The restaurant itself is beautifully lit, with classic old photos lining the walls that really add to the authentic Little Italy charm. The atmosphere felt warm and inviting from the moment we walked in. The service was excellent--Pablo took great care of us and did an outstanding job throughout the entire meal. Friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. For food, we ordered the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken, which was rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious. We also tried the Wagyu beef stuffed shells, and wow--what a gourmet twist on a classic dish. The premium Wagyu beef paired with the cheese and rich sauce made it incredibly flavorful and memorable. Portion sizes were very generous--we honestly couldn't finish everything (not a bad problem to have!). To top it all off, we were surprised with a complimentary chocolate cake for a birthday celebration. The slice was huge and tasted just as good as it looked. Overall, amazing food, great service, and a fantastic atmosphere. Highly recommend if you're in the North End and craving classic Italian with an upscale touch read more

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I have visited several Maggiano's locations around the country, and this Boston Back Bay spot did not disappoint. The space feels warm and traditional, with a familiar Italian American charm. All Maggiano's offer a classic atmosphere and consistently strong service. On my first visit, I sat at the bar and ordered the classic Bolognese. It was hearty, flavorful, and exactly what I wanted. Service at the bar was friendly and attentive throughout my meal. I returned for a second visit with a companion and ordered the chicken piccata. The sauce was excellent, bright and well balanced. The chicken was high quality and well-cooked, but it was a thicker cut than I prefer. I tend to like it pounded thinner. Even so, the dish was enjoyable. Table service was just as solid as the bar. Staff were helpful, polite, and kept things moving at a comfortable pace. This location delivers what Maggiano's is known for: classic Italian American dishes, generous portions, and a welcoming setting. It is a great option if you want comfort food in a central Boston location. I would definitely go back. read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Full Bar - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Did not get a chance to eat in person, but we had take out and everything I had was not only good quality, but portions were huge. Had: Shrimp Fra Diavolo Truffle Garlic Bread (great) Would stop by if ever in area to try more. read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Shrimp Fra Diavolo - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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(I'm telling you I seen him yesterday He wears like an army coat He's like an older, little dude Oh yeah, yeah, I seen him down in Little Italy" (Beastie Boys) As of July 2025, Maggiano's Little Italy has 52 locations across the United States. Surprisingly, Texas leads the way with nine of them. Massachusetts has just one, in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, and that's where a bunch of us had dinner a few nights ago. It is a large and elegant restaurant with a definite "old school" vibe to it. Their menu is drool worthy, with an antipasto board, appetizers, salads, pastas, seafood, chicken, veal, steaks, and side dishes. An interesting option for large parties is their "Family Style" menu of four choices within several categories and desserts for $53 per person. We ordered off the menu - my wife selected Chicken Francese ($28.50) with Parmesan, Lemon Butter, Crispy Vesuvio Potatoes, and Grilled Asparagus. I went with their Shrimp Fra Diavolo ($31.00) in a spicy tomato sauce over linguine and a side order of fresh grilled asparagus ($11.00). The meals were excellent and very generously portioned. The chicken Francaise was some of the very best restaurant chicken I ever had! It was super tender, very juicy and simply awesomw. The shrimps in my dish were delicious, as was the pasta and the spicy marinara sauce. And I can't forget those simple grilled asparagus -they were amazing. The portions were big, so a few large "to go" containers came home with us. Service was impeccable, the food, value, and atmosphere were great. I would definitely try them again when the opportunity arises. read more

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This was based on delivery, but it came very quickly and it was warm. We got the zucchini, which was absolutely delicious and still crunchy and good by the time it got to us. A chicken parmesan was a lot. We got the double portion and it was absolutely delicious. The sauce was good, the pasta was good, and the chicken was big and delicious. I would definitely be back read more

Ambiance: The seating here is great, even for just one person. Great indoor setup, looks like can accomodate multiple party sizes. Service: No complaints here, waiter was attentive. Food: Chicken parm was what I expected: Nice crisp on the chicken, the sauce with it was flavorful. Vera cookies they seem to be known for, that was a good end to the meal. Nice and lemony. read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - "The Grand" Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Came here for a company dinner. They seem to handle large parties (15+) well. Servers/runners were attentive, I just wish our water was refilled more often. The food was alright. Maybe I'm just not a fan of Americanized Italian cuisine but I found there to be wayyy too much sauce in the pasta and salt as I came home parched, but the portions were generous and everything seemed fresh. Drinks were fixed with cheap garnishes (ex. fake cherries for old fashioned) I'm not sure I'd return for a family dinner or a date - wouldn't mind hosting an event here though as the place is huge and well run. read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Shrimp Scampi, chicken parm - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We arrived at 3:00 pm with reservations. We had a quant booth;very romantic. The restaurant is huge and extremely busy. The one downside was we had an older man named Tom who waited on us. He had zero personality and made our time there less than perfect. It's about time Tom was sent out to pasture. Sorry to say but he was the worst waiter I've ever experienced. Now onto the food. Soft rolls & butter but not Italian bread or dipping oils. Putting that aside Kris had a wonderful Caesar salad & I had an excellent serving of fresh calamari. We both had the eggplant Parmesan as our meal.This eggplant was the best eggplant Parmesan we have ever had. The portions are huge & take home leftovers were the norm. We probably have enough leftovers for 2 more meals for each of us. Kris ended the meal with the best Tiramasu we've ever had. I finished off our meal with black coffee. The 2 roving managers made a point of checking in at every table to make sure all is well. Every server, every busboy had the fastest service I've ever seen. Everybody but our waiter Tom hustled. I'm sure Maggiano's management looks at all the comments and act on the statements accordingly. The food was a solid 10 all around. I give Tom as measly 4 out of 10 & I'm being generous. I forgot to take a lot of pictures so what I have are just so so. read more

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Maggiano's has been a standard for us for over 30 years. We don't have one where we live, so we visit when we can. There is a nostalgic feel to all locations with pictures of celebrities and well known people on the walls. Each location is comfortable and well adorned with rich woods, beautiful fixtures, and warm lighting. They have a high standard of service and will make you feel well loved. If they make a mistake (because come on, we are all human), they will take care of it. They have maintained many classic dishes and they all hark back to what you fondly remember when you first tasted them. The beef medallions, chicken Marsala, chicken piccata and so much more. read more

I start with a caviat: this review is specifically about the Thanksgiving menu, which is not the same menu as the rest of the year. It is a traditional Thanksgiving meal, with the turkey and trimmings, fixed price, with thee bottomless courses, plus salad and dessert, with a choice of two meats (plus sides) out of three; two sides out of six; two pastas out of six; and two desserts out of six. We have been going to Maggiano's for Thanksgiving for more than 15 years and it rarely ever disappoints. This year was definitely a good year. The service was friendly, attentive without being annoying. The food was well seasoned and served hot and fresh, with courses properly spaced so that we felt neither rushed nor restless in between. We had a party of six adults, a kindergartener, a first grader and a newborn, so we were seated downstairs. It was quieter than the main floor, with large, round tables that made it easier to excuse oneself or stretch, as opposed to the large semi-elliptical booths upstairs. We will be back next year--maybe sooner! read more

We chose Maggiano's so we could walk to the theatre district and because we used to love going to the one in the Bay Area California. This one did not measure up. Two of us had the spaghetti and meatballs - very bland; chicken Marsala was good, not great; stuffed shells were good but again, little real flavor. The beef and ricotta stuffed shells were good. The Italian wine was very good. The restaurant is pretty crowded and quite big with multiple rooms. Overall, I would not come here again. Final irritation - Open Table told me that the restaurant claimed I had not shown up. I had checked in with the hostess and I submitted my receipt number, the name of our server and our table number. read more

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Came for a work event and everyone loved it. We ate family style since there were so many of us, which is a great option for large groups. For apps we had the cheese and olive plate, fried zucchini, calamari, Caesar salad and meatballs. The meatballs were the best I've ever had - melt in your mouth delicious. The fried zucchini was equally amazing. For mains we had the salmon, chicken Alfredo, beef tenderloins, and lasagna. Everything was delicious. The Alfredo was so buttery and the beef barely needed a knife. Dessert was a tangy cheesecake, tiramisu and lemon cookies. The cheesecake was so smooth and worked perfectly with the graham cracker crust. The only complaint was that the cheese and olive plate was supposed to come at the very beginning as folks were arriving and it was delayed, arriving with the appetizers but maybe we misunderstood. The wait staff was amazing - there when we needed them but also didn't over impose. Would definitely recommend for small dinners or large parties. For larger or private events there's an entire event space downstairs. We were in the main dining room, but we had a peek when using the restrooms. read more

Faced with the eternal pre-show dining question before catching Alton Brown at the Wang Center, we settled on Maggiano's Little Italy - a decision born of proximity, hunger, and the need to make curtain call without drama. The dining room was predictably packed on show night, yet somehow operates with the precision of a well-rehearsed dance company. Our OpenTable reservation actually meant something here - seated immediately, with a server who mastered that rare art of appearing precisely when needed and vanishing when not. The meatball appetizer arrived first, and frankly, surprised us. These weren't the sad, uniformly round meatballs that plague chain restaurants, but properly seasoned with actual texture and character. The sauce - deep, herby, and worth soaking up with every bite of the genuinely good grilled bread. That bread deserves special mention - thick, crusty, butter-laden, and marked with the proper char that separates actual cooking from mere heating. We split the chicken parmesan, a decision validated when even half portions threatened to overwhelm the plate. Full disclosure: I attacked it before remembering to take a picture, so what you're seeing is already partially demolished. The pasta held its own with proper texture, swimming in that same respectable sauce. The chicken itself was adequately flavored but suffered from a weirdly off-putting chew - the inevitable trade-off in a high-volume kitchen juggling theater district timing demands. Dessert was a chocolate mousse cake that surprisingly didn't pander to the sweet-tooth crowd. Dark, almost brooding chocolate dominated both the mousse and frosting. Not the sugar bomb most chain desserts deliver, but a more grown-up offering that might disappoint those expecting straight sugar. For Theater District dining when the clock is ticking, Maggiano's delivers an honest transaction: you'll be fed substantially, served efficiently, and released punctually. The meatballs stand above the rest, the service runs with admirable precision, and you'll leave satisfied if not inspired. Would I make a special trip here without a show ticket in hand? Not likely. But when you need reliable fuel before an evening's entertainment, Maggiano's understands its role in the theater district ecosystem and plays it without pretension. read more

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" Excellence Once again , delicious drinks & appetizers " The food here is delicious, including the appetizers. The portion size is generous . The bread tastes so fresh and with butter it's absolutely delicious. The drinks are just as good and generously poured in big glasses . The service is attentive and hands on . They really go all out , to make you feel at home . The vibe is warm , friendly and welcoming. Parking is limited to street metered. It's difficult but manageable. read more

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A great Italian restaurant in Boston, with a notable reputation. Maggianos came highly recommended to me by my boyfriend, as his family has come here for years! They offer a family style experience, where you pay $50 a person and get to share all their staples. This includes an opening act, bread, 4 appetizers, 2 entrees, 2 pastas, and 3 desserts. It's definitely worth the price as their portions are generous. They only offer this for 4 people or more, however if you have a smaller party and wish to get this, you pay for 2 children. Hungry and overzealous, we decided to split this experience. The amount of food we got was insane for the two of us, but let me tell you, it made for some incredible leftovers. I haven't left a restaurant that full in a while. The food was all fresh and flavorful so I really couldn't pick a favorite dish. We had so much food on our table that our waitress came over repeatedly to clear plates for us in order to make room for the next dishes. Shoutout to her for being kind and patient and making our experience great. Overall it was an awesome experience and I'd definitely come back. read more

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I was at Maggiano's this afternoon for a wedding reception in one of their event rooms. This has always been one of my favorite restaurants in Boston and the family style meals that the couple ordered to serve at the reception were fantastic. The bartender and staff assigned to the event were also amazing and did a wonderful job! The dessert was especially delicious! Chocolate cake and strawberry cheesecake! read more

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Had a wonderful early dinner! A old friend and I came here to catch up and have some delicious food. We were welcomed and seated right away (had reservations). Our server came by with bread and oil. Had a nice wine list, my friend had Pinot and I had the Cab. Great selection! I enjoyed that on the menu it pairs the food with a drink. I ordered the Rigatoni Alla Vodka and the reviews stay true, amazing. They were able to remove the onions which is a plus! My friend had the chicken and she really enjoyed it as well. What really was awesome were the two managers. Both came by at separate times to welcome us, check in on the food and how we were doing. They knew our dishes and asked how it was tasting. Really set the bar! I will be coming back again for the great service and the rigatoni!! read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Rigatoni alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We went here with a party of five and it was a spectacular meal. All 5 of us said the calamari was the best calamari we have ever had. Very lightly fried cooked perfect. The charcuterie was delicious and very fresh. That whipped ricotta was amazing. Our meals were cooked perfectly and we all kept saying how good it was all night. The tiramisu was extremely delicious also. Would absolutely recommend to everyone! read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - "The Grand" Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Yeah, it's a chain. They have more than 50 locations. It also seems strange to recommend a chain Italian restaurant in a city with such good Italian cuisine. But, it's a damn good chain. We picked Maggiano's because it is a short walk to the Wang Center where we had tickets for a 7:30 show. We had a group of six, and Maggiano's is certainly set up for larger parties. We arrived on time, and the waiter immediately asked if we were going to a show. We told him about our plans, and he said he would make sure the kitchen got us out on time. Our companions were delayed in Boston traffic, arriving about 12 minutes late, and as soon as they were seated our waiter was ready to help us order. I had the Rigatoni alla Vodka with Italian sausage. It was flavorful without being overpowering; the sausage was in perfect harmony with the vodka sauce. My wife thought her Chicken Marsala was possibly the best rendition of this dish that she has experienced. The check didn't break the bank. We will certainly visit again, and we will look out for other locations when we travel. read more

A group of us had flown into Boston that day, and we were starving. Maggiano's was nearby so we gave it a try. We walked in around 7:30pm and it was busy, but only had to wait 5min for a table. The place does give the feel of old-time Italian-American. I tried the following: - Taylor Street Baked Ziti: Very good. Exactly what I wanted. Hearty dish with perfect mix of pasta, meat and sauce. - Rigatoni alla Vodka: Very good. So flavourful. My favourite dish of the night. - Chicken Saltimbocca: Also good. Solid dish too. Service was generally good, but forgot to bring us bread. Otherwise quite friendly. Overall, it was a good meal. Not sure if I enjoyed it more than normal because I was starving, but I certainly felt satisfied after. read more

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We had a lovely dining experience! No one in our party had dined here before, but after our dinner, we definitely want to come back when we're in Boston again! We made a reservation online via OpenTable for our party of eight at 8pm on a Saturday night - the restaurant seemed very busy and had a lively vibe. Delicious seafood entrees, yummy appetizers, a refreshing sangria pitcher, and an even more favorable ambiance! The restaurant felt a little stuffy/warm, but that would be my only complaint - everything else was delightful! Definitely try this restaurant if you're looking for some yummy Italian food! Also loved that there was an option to make reservations, and that the restaurant could accommodate our large party of eight that were celebrating a graduation. Shoutout to our server, Chris, who was so attentive and contributed to the amazing experience! read more

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To begin with, the salad was skimpy on the lettuce, and underdressed! My wife was never told that the wine that she ordered had three different quantities and when we got the bill, the waitress told her that she had been served the largest size, per management orders. When questioned, the server told her that unless she made a specific request, the largest size is given. This seems dishonest, in my opinion! Lastly, we ordered Chicken Marsala, served over a minimal amount of pasta. Skipping on Rigatoni... really! The taste was salty and had no Marsala wine flavoring . We have paid less, gotten much better and more plentiful food elsewhere. I don't recommend this restaurant to anyone! read more

If I could give 6 stars for service I would. We were served by Patrick and wow was he an incredible server. Extremely attentive and above beyond he even went to get me a personal bandaid for my blister. It was me and my husband's last day in Boston and we wanted a good dinner before heading to the airport. I got the chicken Parmesan but I didn't enjoy the pasta it was served with. My husband got the shrimp scampi and wow the sauce was delicious . We highly recommend. I also really enjoyed my white sangria not too sweet but refreshing and light. read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Receipt - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Knowing we were going to a chain restaurant set my expectations relatively low, but it was located near the theater district. We were seated and served quickly and staff was friendly. Unfortunately the food was all lackluster. The stuffed mushrooms had no flavor-not even basic salt and pepper. I ordered the chopped salad with chicken. The chicken was rubbery and tasted like it had been cooked way earlier. The salad had little or no dressing and, similar to the mushrooms, was very unseasoned. There are other Italian chains I would recommend before this one. read more

I have to base the rating on my bizarre entree. I ordered: "Chef KB's Lobster Carbonara $40.00" Smoked Bacon, Sugar Snap Peas, White Wine Truffle Cream, Aged Parmesan, Spaghetti (2050 cal) I'd just kinda glanced at the ingredients, saw that it was claimed to be a *carbonara* with lobster and truffle, so I ordered it. When I was eating it, I'd forgotten about the truffle part, because I didn't taste any. I didn't see or taste cheese either. Just a salty, milky/watery broth that pooled under the spaghetti. So it was that: wet pasta with small bits of lobster, and bacon and snap peas. The "sauce" tasted like a blend of cream and salted pasta water. So, yeah, literally salted milk. How do you even remotely call that a "carbonara?" NO egg and NO black pepper. What... why... how... WHAT IS THIS? True, they're not listed in the ingredients, but one should reasonably presume that a *carbonara* is actually a *carbonara.* It's like ordering "chicken parm" and out comes a breaded, fried chicken breast - with no sauce or cheese. Or ordering a pepperoni pizza and it comes out without sauce and cheese. Well, hey, they weren't actually listed as ingredients. Yeah, it's kinda implied in the name of the dish. Bizarre! In an "Italian" restaurant? A carbonara has four ingredients, two of which are egg and black pepper. Nobody caught this? Beginning with the chef, all the way up to whomever signs off on the menu? Like, you printed that on the menu as a *carbonara.* Bush league! It's cliche', but this is something I might expect at Olive Garden or the like. Well, not for forty bucks! Learning now that this place here is a chain. I had no idea! Makes sense. This is the new low standard. From now on, I'll be saying, "This is something I might expect at Maggiano's." Wish I'd been warned. Eating at any chain Italian place in Boston... I mean that'd be like eating Mexican food in Los Angeles at Chili's. Sigh... yeah, my research reveals that they're both owned by the same multinational corporation. I ate what I could of it, rather than send it back, understanding that this is it - this is how the "chef" intended it. This is NOT carbonara, this is * Maggiano's "carbonara." * I'll take my share of responsibility. I'd casually remarked to the table, as we sat down, "I rarely eat out at Italian places, because I make a lot of it at home, pizza, meatballs, chicken parm." Because it's generally simple, hard to mess up. And yes, I have made carbonara at home. And I've had it at other restaurants. I mean... carbonara is egg yolk, cheese, black pepper, salty pork. That's it! And spaghetti, of course. So incredibly befuddling to me. Service was good, the other food was okay. Ambience? Doesn't really apply here. It's just a dining room. Was definitely colder inside than outside, they had the AC on. I'll never return. read more

Went for a work dinner. Because we were a large group we had to have a family style meal. While the food was delicious it was so much food and we left a lot of it. The service was awesome. read more

Great service, delicious cocktail, and wonderful appetizer selection! We only got appetizers since we were so full after... but of course we couldn't skip dessert! read more

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During the weekend of the Boston Marathon we ordered takeout pasta. Maggiano's has a separate entrance for takeouts, but we initially swung inside the main restaurant. The restaurant was busy, clean, and smelled delightful. Our to go order had extra sauce separately packaged and was still very warm even after a 10-15 minute walk. We ordered the spaghetti with wagyu meatball and the bolognese. The meatball was arguably the best I've ever eaten and the same goes for the bolognese. read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Spaghetti & Wagyu Beef Meatball - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Alright, let's get into this place. It came highly recommended, but failed to live up to the expectations. Ambiance was ok. Lots of room for the seating which is nice if you have a big party. The lighting was very dim. The provided table lights need to be held on top of the menus in order to see them. The architecture was definitely old like most things in Boston. The server was very polite and took great care of us. He even provided a container for ice so or leftovers wouldn't go bad while we were at the show. However, we did feel slightly rushed as everything came out very fast. Now for the food. The wagyu meatballs appetizer was tender. However, they needed a bit more flavor and just tasted of the meat. I think I've had better chicken parm at Olive Garden. The chicken was medium rare and rubbery. They didn't take the time to pound the chicken at all. The sauce was ok, maybe close to a cheap canned sauce. My wife's chicken piccata was also medium rare and rubbery. The piccata sauce was lemony. The crust on the piccata was tasty, but overly thick for my tastes. The pasta had a slight cardboard taste likely from the box it came out of. If you want Italian, avoid this place and head to the North End. If you want large portion family style Italian that is undercooked and tastes like Olive Garden, then this is your place. Or just go to Olive Garden, the breadsticks are better. read more

The food, the ambiance, the service was a 10/5!!! It was perfection!!! Highly recommend!!! read more

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We havent been here in a long time....maybe 20 years! Our last time was fantastic so when we were looking for something to eat after leaving Newbury St, we decided on Maggiano's. Upon entry, we found it to be very busy...of course, on a Friday night, this was expected so we put our name in and were told 20 minutes would be our wait time. As we waited in the front foyer, the activity throughout the restaurant was impressive. Lots of movement and lots of food being delivered to tables! We were seated after waiting about 15 minutes max. Our table was perfect. The room was warm and full of customers enjoying their time together. It was great to see the decorations throughout the room celebrating the Holiday season. It brings a certain warmth to the entire experience. The Holiday music was perfect, as well. Our service was quick and appropriate. We ordered some water and a glass of wine, while we looked at the menu. The offerings included, as you might expect, pasta, chicken and steak. We had warm bread with some dipping, which was awesome! The dishes were delivered in no time. Our filet mignon with asparagus and mashed potatoes and a huge chopped salad were both fantastic. The filet was cooked just the way I like it, medium-well. We were checked on periodically, which was helpful in filling the drinks and getting more bread. We did not order desert. We sat and talked for a bit after dinner and before paying the tab. Our service was fine. It was a busy night so we were impressed at how quickly our food came out and how much attention we received once seated. Parking- we were fortunate to get a spot within 20 yards of the front door Price- as expected....fair Service- from the time we were on the waiting list until the time we walked out...wonderful Ambience- with Holiday Season upon us, fantastic....we especially like the background music We will be back....for sure read more

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We were in town for a comedy show and wanted to get some Italian. We got a house salad that was similar to a Cobb, Branzino Crab Imperial, and Chicken Francese. All were excellent food and our server, Tomas, was so friendly and helpful. I mentioned how much we liked the salad dressing (White Balsamic) and he gave us a free sample to bring home! Highly recommend this place. read more

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We had a group dinner here and we had an amazing experience! I think having big round tables is a must when it gets to having a meal with family or in a group which they had! We did the family style which came with 1 drink pitcher, 2 different appetizers, 2 different salads, 4 different pasta, and 2 different deserts and depending on the number of people you can have 2 times of everything or more. Everything was absolutely delicious and very good quality. Our server was the nicest person and always around in case we needed anything. Overall it was amazing and highly recommended!! read more

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We just visited Maggiano's Little Italy for dinner tonight, and let me tell you, the holiday ambiance was absolutely on point--decked out with festive flair that almost made us forget we were about to experience a comedy of errors. The host was welcoming, the pasta selection was impressive, and everything seemed promising... until our server entered the scene. From the start, it was clear he was in a rush. In fact, so much so that he almost spilled the entire pitcher of non-ice water onto our table--who knew you could make a linen napkin soaked without even trying? He made a valiant attempt to save the situation by tossing a napkin over the puddle and then disappearing, presumably off to spill more things elsewhere. When it came time to take our order, things didn't improve. Our server asked my husband if he ordered the chicken, even though he was clearly having spaghetti and meatballs. Maybe the chicken was just a ghost in the menu? The garlic bread, which we were both highly anticipating, somehow ended up at the table next to us, but don't worry--he did remember to take it off the bill! Unfortunately, we didn't get to actually eat it with our meal, which would have been nice. A hot, crispy side of bread is a great companion to a plate of pasta, but alas, not in our universe. To add to the drama, we had three other servers coming by to help, one of whom dropped off the garlic bread to the wrong table. Apparently, this place operates like a pasta relay race. The food itself was good, though. I had the chicken fettuccine, which I split with my daughter. But seriously, Olive Garden gave us more attentive service, and that's saying something. I would have tipped 20%, but after all the excitement, I made it 18%, which is generous considering we didn't order drinks or dessert. All in all, the pasta was delicious, but the service was an unforgettable series of mishaps. Maybe next time, we'll just get takeout. read more

Great spot for a large group! We were able to make a reservation the day before which was difficult at other spots. Maggiano's is a chain restaurant, but more elevated. I compared it to The Cheesecake Factory in the best way. Everyone in our party loved their meals! I got the lasagna which was perfectly cheesy. The Caeser Salad was also very good - I could have gotten that as my meal! They had a good drink selection and the chocolate cake for dessert was amazing!!! We were celebrating a birthday and our server was incredible and gave us the slice of chocolate cake that was $11 on the menu but we weren't charged. Very generous!! Definitely was just expecting a scoop of ice cream with a candle so that was a wonderful birthday surprise! read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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