If you want the feeling of being welcomed into the family whilst dining, Maggiano's welcomes you in spades and hearts. Even without a reservation, on the night of Harry Potter at the Segerstrom, we were ushered to a lovely table on the patio where we enjoyed the cooling breezes of Costa Mesa-a respite from the heat of the San Fernando valley. Tonight we truly enjoyed the refreshing Italian Sangrias red and white varieties. Eating a light fare was easy with a Tomato Bruschetta to start, the house Italian Chopped Salad, and a side of Broccoli. All good things to eat in good quality read more

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I had ordered take out spaghetti meatballs and grilled herb salmon. One thing I hate about restaurants is when they don't put the prices on their menu. And they know that lots of people don't like to ask. Very good business scheme, robbing ppl out of their money especially when the food totally sucks for the price! The spaghetti was so so dry not much sauce there. Meatballs taste too much bread mixed in it. That meal was about $26. What pisses me off though, was the grilled Salmon at whooping $32, just salmon and some stingy spinach that came with it!!! What the heck? And it was cooked terribly. Overcooked dried Salmon, was so tasteless, they forgot to season the fish, or is salt too pricey for them to add? For an establishment to charge that kinda price that sucks so badly, the chef needs to go back to culinary school! Anyone could have done this better! One star for good service over the phone, one star for quick assembly. Oh almost forgot that they automatically have the credit card system set to 18%, another scam imo. Most ppl don't catch that, but I did lucky otherwise my bill from $63 would have been $74. So outrageous for them to do that! Scam. read more

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My fiancé,daughter and I visited Maggiano's for the first time, and unfortunately, our experience was disappointing.We were seated immediately on the patio since there was no wait. After being seated, we waited quite a while without anyone greeting us or taking our drink order. During that time, another family arrived after us, was seated nearby, and was immediately served drinks and bread while we were still waiting.My fiancé politely spoke to a waiter to let him know that no one had assisted us yet. His response was that our table wasn't his responsibility. A short time later, that same waiter ended up serving our table anyway, while also continuing to assist other tables around us. Throughout the rest of our visit, he seemed very short and dismissive with us. As African Americans, we couldn't help but feel that we were treated differently than the other guests around us. Whether that was the intention or not, the difference in service was noticeable and left us feeling unwelcome. As first time customers, this experience left a very bad impression. We hope Maggiano's takes concerns like this seriously because every guest deserves to feel welcomed, respected, and receive the same level of service. read more

I love this Restaurant the food is delicious and excellent friendly employees. The three of us went there for lunch today . Our server Flo was fantastic and very efficient and positive lady. The bus boy that brought out hot bread and butter was very friendly and helpful his name was caesar. We really enjoyed the food and wonderful employees that waited on us. Than you we were celebrating a Birthday flo thank you read more

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Bread was top tier. Waitress gave us a free dessert card for our next visit. Proportions were good and food was good! I filled up on bread too much lol read more

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We have been coming to Maggiano's for years now. I will say this last experience I have mixed feelings. They redid this location it has more of an upscale modern look on the inside. The food also tastes different. No more bread with olive oil and vinegar (although I'm sure you can ask for this on the side) but instead they give salted rolls with butter, equally as good as the previous bread they used to give. The pesto ravioli has a different taste to it, before it would be a creamy Alfredo pesto (which I loved) with the new updated menu it's still a pesto ravioli, not as creamy since it isn't mixed with Alfredo but rather a more nutty taste to it since it has hints of pistachio. I was a little disappointed with my pastas sauce to pasta ratio - it was light on the sauce. My husband got the exact same thing and his had plenty of sauce. I did see they brought back the butter cake but we were too full to try it again. Overall we always enjoy coming here, the food is always yummy, and staff are always nice and helpful. read more

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Forgot to take pictures because we started eating right away. The food was really good! They recently remodeled the restaurant and it looks so much nicer. The new booths, hardwood floors, and updated look make the whole place feel fresh without losing its cozy vibe. I had the Rigatoni D and it was delicious. The Chicken Marsala was also really good. They brought out their new honey bread with sea salt butter, and honestly, that was so good too. We came here on the Fourth of July and had a great experience. Everything from the food to the atmosphere was enjoyable, and we'll definitely be coming back. read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Came by for a work event and this place did not disappoint. Was able to try the grilled salmon along with the house salad. The food and service was quick with extremely helpful servers and waiters at every stage of the meal. The restaurant was grand and spacious, creating a wonderful ambience for our company team lunch, in celebration of a coworker! read more

Came here after work on a Friday night during happy hour. The staff were graciously welcoming and our waitress was amazing! Located at South Coast Plaza with its own parking area. I just wish their happy hour menu had more options. The appetizers and the Rigatoni D's were very delicious, creamy, and the portions were huge for the entrees. read more

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Stopped by one of my favorite Italian spots just for dessert and went all in! We couldn't decide, so we ordered three desserts and a dessert cocktail to share and everything was AMAZING! Honestly, I've never had a single thing here that I didn't love. Perfect place to end the night on a sweet note read more

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This was some of the best Italian food I've ever had. The whole experience from the service, ambience and even the free bread was amazing. It was as good as any high end Italian restaurant around. I highly recommend. read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

First time here. I ordered the Chicken Marsala as did one other person in our party of 6. I saw lobster pasta, crab cakes, steak, spaghetti with meatballs and meat sauce which all looked fantastic! We were celebrating a birthday and decided on the stuffed mushrooms, truffle bread & calamari for appetizers. They also served us complimentary bread for the table. Butter cake and tiramisu were recommended as desserts and we were also given a complimentary dessert for the birthday girl. We ordered a bit too many though so some got to take a dessert home. The bill came out to approximately $80 pp, which I felt was worth the amount of food we got. Many, including myself, had "to go" boxes also. Each meal doesn't only come with pasta. There is a hearty amount of protein accompanying the pasta. We were sat by the back kitchen door, so the ambiance could have been better, but we didn't complain. Our server was pleasant and attentive as was the manager who I asked for an extra copy of the bill. I could see why this is a local favorite of anyone who chooses Italian food as their preference. read more

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First of all, I love Maggiano's. Wonderful and delicious Italian food. A strange and bizarre incident occurred on the evening of July 11th that I still cannot understand. I was sitting at the empty bar by myself, watching the World Cup. I went to my car a couple of times to walk my dog and call my fiancé', who was at Kenwood's watching the World Cup. After waiting for her for an hour, I went to pick her up. When I got back, the manager was waiting outside and told me I shouldn't come back in tonight. Completely confused, I asked why. He said he had complaints about me from "three women". There wasn't even three people sitting at the empty bar. I was alone. So, it's already off. My fiancé's walks in and sits down at the bar. The assistant manager approaches her and begins to question her. Her reply was, what's going on? He then accuses me of "accosting a woman" and this was completely false information. Then (without her permission) he put his hand on my fiancé's leg and asked her questions about me and how much she had to drink. She said what does that have to do with anything. I just arrived and w want to have a wonderful dinner. Then he puts his hand on her bandage where she had surgery for skin cancer that afternoon and said "did your fiancé accost you too"? Slander,Misrepresentation. She replied "what's wrong with you? He has never nor would he ever accost anyone in his entire life". Then the assistant manager threatened to eighty six her for six months and asked her to leave. I ask anyone reading this, is this how regular patrons are treated at this establishment? Harassment, sexual assault, slander. The assistant manager sexually assaulted my fiancé'. He slandered me without questioning me at all. He then touched her bandage where she had skin cancer surgery earlier that afternoon and slandered me. Sorry guys, Law suits central. Assistant manager, say good bye to your job! My lawyer is going to have a field day with this establishment and you. That's a bummer, because I just told the manager (Zach) two weeks ago that I loved Magliano's and this was my reward for saying so. See you in court. But I still love the food., even though clearly your bartenders are seriously twisted. read more

Haven't been to this place since the renovations so I was glad to finally have the chance to check it out. The dining area has a chic vibe and the staff is as friendly as ever. We got red sangria to drink and parmesan stuffed mushrooms for a starter. Our entrees are lasagna and mushroom ravioli. We got butter cake for dessert. Red Sangria- Sweet and refreshing. The alcohol content in it is pretty generous which is always appreciated. Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms- This was a good starter. The mushrooms are plump a and juicy with a creamy cheese filling. Finished with a topping of breadcrumbs for a hint of crunch. Lasagna- Meaty and filling. The sauce was rich and worked well with the creamy white sauce in between layers. Love the cheesiness in each bite. Mushroom Ravioli- If you're a mushroom lover like me, this dish is for you! The ravioli is tender with a generous mushroom filling. The sauce is creamy with a hint of sweetness. Butter Cake- Such a tasty way to end the meal! The cake base is custardy and rich. Served with a berry compote that adds freshness and acidity to the cake. Finished with fresh whipped cream. Great experience overall! read more

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We always appreciate and love this restaurant, we got married at the San Jose, Santana row location, fantastic wedding and reception Service impeccable! We celebrate here and Charles was Fantastic!! The food as always Perfect! Lobster carbonara, superb as always! Happy 19 years of marriage Thank you, B&B read more

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Went to celebrate a birthday and it was a good time! I will say the bolognese was good but not the best I've had but does the trick. The cream based pastas were really yummy the mushroom ravioli my dad had was really yummy and he changed the sauce pesto cream sauce. They give a little desert the cookies were tasty a lemon shortbread. Wasn't too fond of the sangria it was very sweet. read more

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I decided to bring my mom here for Mother's day and enjoyed all of it! We made a reservation about a week ago just incase there was a long wait. I highly recommend making a reservation before going because when we arrived, the line was down to the parking lot. It was packed! We instantly got sat and our server, Alex, stopped by with some water and greeted us. We were informed on Mother's day, they have a set menu. It was 2 salads, 2 apps, 4 entrees and 3 desserts for $55 per person. This was a lot of food! We honestly got full after the apps hit. Everything was sooo delicious and yummy. Alex, was extremely nice and friendly throughout the entire experience. They were very busy and all the servers were running around so we understood if he fell behind. We felt bad because the table next to us was giving him a hard time and being rude about the menu and how they didn't like certain items on the menu yet Alex stayed very professional and helpful with them. 10/10 food and experience, i will forsure be back to try more food and cocktails and request Alex's section! read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Grilled Salmon, Rigatoni alla Vodka, Shrimp Scampi - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Had an early dinner reservation here for 4:45pm. We were greeted upon arrival and seated pronto (yay!). We came at shift change, but that didn't hinder the prompt service. Alex got us started with our drink order and shortly after that, had taken our food order. He handed us off to Tabitha, who was just as sweet for checking in on us throughout our dinner. Still had that warm, dimly lit interior I remembered from when we dined here many moons ago. The food we ordered was delicious and savory, and the tiramisu was the perfect ending to our dinner date. I'll let the pics do the rest. CHEERS and happy eating till next time... read more

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Amazing staff Noah has made my day with this little Italian feast at 13h30 pm today. The service and hospitality is fantastic and the quality of the food is outstanding. The Linguine alla Vongole was not on the lunch menu today but Noah made it happen. Thank you everyone here for a truly Amazing experience. I highly recommend Maggiano's Little Italy for your next big adventure in the culinary arts of Costa Mesa. Cheers and much love and success!!! Bon Appetito!! read more

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Went to Maggiano's Little Italy in Costa Mesa last night for dinner with BB and Des. From the start, the experience felt warm and welcoming. We started with the garlic cheese bread and the crab cakes with lobster cream, both of which were excellent. The complimentary bread and butter deserves its own mention -- sweet, soft, and pillowy, easily a standout before the meal even began. For our entrees, we ordered the bone-in ribeye with mashed potatoes and asparagus, the lobster carbonara, and the shrimp scampi. Everything was done really well. The ribeye was tender and cooked perfectly, the mashed potatoes had a subtle garlic flavor, and the lobster carbonara was creamy and generously filled with lobster. The addition of sugar snap peas was a nice touch. The shrimp scampi was well-seasoned and served with large, properly cooked shrimp. The only downsides were related to the space and environment. The seating areas felt tight between booths and tables, and the floors were extremely slippery, possibly from oil. Outside, the mats leading to the entrance were soaked from the storm and bunched up, which felt a bit unsafe. Overall, the meal was definitely worth it. I would absolutely return and recommend Maggiano's, especially for the food. read more

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The family style dinner was plentiful for four people and even though the options are limited, there is enough choices so that everyone was satisfied. It came with two salads, choice of two appetizers, four entrees and three desserts. Everything was delicious and enjoyable, particularly the calamari and eggplant parmesan. The tiramisu was excellent and the butter cake, next level. read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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We had an amazing lunch at Maggiano's in Costa Mesa today. We sat at the bar and had wonderful service from an amazing and joyful bartender/server Candice. What an amazing personality and true professional. Courtney, CJ and the manager Alfredo also assisted in creating a wonderful dining experience. We started with drinks as my wife had a mojito and I had an iced tea. The fresh bread and butter was so good. My wife ordered the chicken francese and I had the fettuccine bolognese and both dishes were prepared, presented and served to perfection. The ambiance was also quite joyful and the Christmas spirit was in the air. The Bellini Swirl was a sight to be taken in and looked utterly delicious. Good time, good food and good people. Highly recommended read more

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I just had to write a review because our experience was too funny! The family meal was epic- My friends and I use to celebrate every occasion here as a silly tradition but stopped coming after they got rid of the buy one take one home deal. We reunited with Maggiano's last Sat, the first time in over two years! We were planning on ordering normally, but someone recommended we do the Family Meal for just a couple of more dollars to get salad, appetizers AND dessert. $53.99/pp When we ordered, we were deciding between which items to choose and the waiter mentioned it was actually free refills on the items you order. That was when everything went crazy... For context, you can order 2 salads, 2 appetizers, 4 entrees, and 3 desserts. It seemed super doable until the food came out. TWO OF EACH ITEM CAME OUT!!! We could not stop laughing because everyone was starring at how much food was on our table. Even the dessert was a crazy amount. MVP of the meal was certainly the Chocolate Lava Cake! Anyway, the food was delicious and we left with 15+ to-go containers, enough leftovers for the week for all of us. This is an amazing deal, we have no idea how they made money but glad we got to experience it. Our waiter (didn't get his name) was also our favorite one out of all our visits! Excellent service. read more

Maggiano's mother flipping Little Italia. LFG OKAY. Years ago, Used to think it was over hyped and simply an over glorified and hyperbolically described Olive Garden, macaroni grill or old spaghetti factory. Like the same carbon copy just trying to cater to a slightly fancier or more high end clientele. It still may be that to some degree as far as multi state chain restaurants are concerned but it's definitely better than all the above . And obviously more relevant and edible than like a Buca di Beppo (that shiz even still exist?) Anyways, my homies and my gf seem to really enjoy this place and we've had our fair share of special moments. The service is more professional and overall just more pleasant. And I've personally been helped by my fair share of awesome servers, bussers, host etc And they really do have a great fettuccine bruh. They even say it in the name of the entree. When the cooks are locked in and do it right, it's a good pasta. "THE FINEST" :O Going again tonight SALUTI **** Quick same day update: Taylor was an excellent server tonight and really went above and beyond from start to finish. Wanted to give a quick shout out. She's really great. read more

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Joined a friend for dinner from out of town staying in Costa Mesa. Maggianos turned out to be a great last minute pick! The food was excellent my friend ordered the chicken Parmesan, I ordered the pasta Diablo, which had a multitude of seafood and a spicy red sauce. We started with the fried mozzarella. Everything was cooked up perfection and the taste were out of this world. We got great service with bread to the table immediately that was delicious. Our drinks were always fall and the white staff was always very pleasant. The ambience was great. It's a big busy place and they have plenty of staff to service all of the guests. This is a great spot that I will definitely frequent again. read more

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Enjoyed another here before the musical at Segerstrom. The chicken piccata is fantastic. The chicken parmigiana is good but not as good in my opinion. Service by Eduardo was superb. He is very knowledgeable. Easy parking read more

A consistent and very good Italian restaurant that feels upscale, but is great for casual diners and families. The menu selections check all the boxes for a variety of meat, seafood and pasta specialities. Wine and beverage list is good. The service is good and the staff friendly. read more

The steak cuts are just the right size , juice and tasty as always , love the detail oriented staff, always trying to make your dining experience that much better. The ambiance here is very pleasing, just love it . read more

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The food was amazing. We had the zucchini to start with which I don't know why we have an appetizer because the food portions are so large. We each ordered our own entrée which, as I said, the entrées are so large. I couldn't finish mine and ended up taking the rest home, which was fine because then I have enough for another meal. The service was impeccable. Even the coffee is delicious. The ambience is so nice. We were welcomed when walking in and the decorations are nice and warming. We will be going back again for another meal soon I hope. read more

Maggiano's is an Italian Chain Restaurant located at South Coast Plaza that has pretty good food with fair portion sizes. In the past, I've found that this was a convenient place to get a group reservation and price was reasonable for what they give you. They often have good deals for prix fixe meals for groups and there's something for everyone. Most recently, I came here prior to a show at Segerstrom Center of the Arts and enjoyed Spaghetti with a Wagyu Meatballs and extra marinara on the side. The marinara had nice tomato and basil flavor, the pasta was unmistakably house made as it had a nice chew and bite and the wagyu meatball was pretty juicy. Since my last visit, it appears that they have quite a few Wagyu offerings at this time and it looks like they source their Wagyu from Snake River Farms, which is a pretty reputable vendor. I also got a Grand Margarita, which came with Disaronno Amaretto instead of Tequila. This "italian Margarita" has a smooth flavor and it's quite strong, which is perfect as a pre-show drink. My wife got a rigatoni pasta with sausage and vodka sauce and it was deliciously savory. I enjoyed their version of this pasta more than North Italia's version of it. Overall, I think this is a solid place to eat at South Coast Plaza where you can get pretty good quality and value. read more

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Who doesn't love Italian food?? My friend and I stopped by the bar during the World Series and we had a great time! The bartender there was sooo friendly and recommended our dishes. Overall I really enjoyed the atmosphere because they had both the bar and high tables that were self serve. We ordered the bruschetta (not pictured) the classic Spaghetti and Wagyu meatball and the Linguine Di Mare. The bruschetta was a 10/10 and I could have ordered multiple of those. I ordered the spaghetti with marinara sauce but would recommend getting the meat sauce in the future as it only comes with one meatball. My friend enjoyed the linguine but the sauce is a little spicy so for those who don't like it, I would skip out. My only gripe was that the calamari wasn't that great. It was a little soggy and the marinara sauce in my opinion didn't pair well. Overall, I enjoyed my time and am looking forward to dining properly at the tables next time. read more

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This is a nice upscale Italian restaurant located in the South Coast Plaza parking lot. I got here at opening so I could have a good lunch before work. I went with the stuffed mushrooms, and the chicken Parmigiana which came with a side of pasta. The mushrooms came first and were delicious. It was hard not eating them all, but I wanted to save a couple for a friend at work. The chicken Parmigiana was also very good along with the pasta. I enjoyed the warm bread too. Service was very good. I want to return and try a few other items that caught my eye. read more

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The entire restaurant is dimly lit and has a nice atmosphere. The service has been good here too. They give you complimentary salted rolls and we had so many plates of it. It is so fluffy and the whipped butter was very good. We ordered the wagyu meatball appetizer, the meatballs were soft and melted in your mouth. However, I could be wrong, but I think the bread it comes with has some sort of horseradish seasoning that I did not love. I am just not a fan of horseradish or anything that tastes similar to it, otherwise the meatball appetizer was great. The rigatoni alla vodka was delicious! We added the Italian sausage with it and paired very well. I will be coming back to try more of their dishes (and for the unlimited salted rolls). read more

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Used to love Maggiano's and their amazing alfredo. Came here on Saturday and ordered chef Kb's lobster carbonara - immediate food poisoning. My stomach hurt as I was at the table after a few bites and I couldn't finish my food. So unfortunate considering that a plate of pasta costs $40 before tax. Threw money away and paid for a very uncomfortable ride home. read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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It's probably been a decade since I last ate here at this location. After a day of shopping, the earliest reservation was 8 pm. Arrived 30 minutes early and was seated about 7:55 pm. Water and bread come almost immediately after the server greeted us. We already knew what we wanted. Italian Chopped Salad. Lettuce could have been more chilled and crunchier. Too many olives and peppercinis. 3.5/5 Stuffed Mushrooms 4/5 Rigatoni "D" 4/5 Great flavor. Pasta a bit overcooked Chicken Marsala 4/5 Nice tender chicken lightly battered breast. Side of spaghetti with butter and parm. Again, pasta a bit overcooked Tiramisu 5/5 Everything about this is how I remembered it to be even since I first started coming here 20+ years ago. Perfectly soaked lady fingers. Nice thick layer of mascapone cheese. Just the right among of rum. Nice chocolate shavings. I probably ate 3/4 of the cake by myself. Creme Brulee 2.5/5. It seems like they only used egg whites and no yolks in the custard. No heavy cream. It tasted like a steamed egg white creamy pudding with the torched sugar topping. No vanilla bean flavor at all. Strawberry topping Hubs absolutely loved his old fashioned. We couldn't sropped raving about it. Used high ball ice cubes. Came delivered in a box case. 5/5 Overall, 3.5/ 5. Great service. We ate everything as we were starved, only eating breakfast that morning. read more

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We were invited here for a private event and as soon as we walked in, my husband and I was impressed about the ambiance. We were led into a room towards the end of the restaurant and we were greeted by a menu. Food came one by one and and we loved each dish up to the dessert. I particularly loved the parmesan-stuffed mushrooms, beef tenderloin medallions and the desserts were exceptional! Staff were attentive, too. I think we might have similar places in town but this restaurant is quite hard to beat! read more

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Lots of free parking. Located a quick drive from South coast Plaza mall. Stand alone restaurant. Service is great. Our server was super sweet, her smile was warm and genuine and she did things without asking, such as refilling our drinks, etc. The calamari was a great starting appetizer, although the breading was a bit too heavy. The tomato bruschetta was ok only, nothing special- can skip. The wagyu beef meatballs were delicious, I had two and they're huge. I was pretty full by then just with appetizers. The Cesar salad was ok only, I actually couldn't finish it- the dressing was too much. I don't recommend it. The house bread was good. Warm and comforting- dinner roll style. Ordered the center cut filet rare, it came out pretty good and tender. Lots of young asparagus on the side. Tried sides of mashed potatoes, broccoli and mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was good. The cheesecake was yum. Vera's lemon cookies were interesting and pretty good. Overall great hearty heavy meal. What stood out was the service! read more

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Made a 5:30 reservation but wasn't sat until 5:40. Ordering was quick and food came out very fast. The ambiance was great, very lively and busy in there. Kailee took care of us and was very attentive. Spent $103 for: chicken fettucine Alfredo, chicken Parmesan, 1 big deal (Caesar + rigatoni) and crème brûlée. Everything was very good and filling. Only Thing that sucked was not knowing the $6.50 charge on water. Otherwise, we had a great time and will certainly return. read more

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First time trying this place, our waiter was Adam, service was amazing, appetizer calamari was great, lobster carbanara I think was the name of my dish.. it was delicious, my daughter got the fettuccine chicken Alfredo she loved it and shes so picky with her food. We got a raspberry Martini soo great! Portion sizes are hugee, can't wait to come back read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place has been a favorite for a long time. After this last visit we won't be back. The hostess was not attentive. It wasn't really busy, we've seen busier. Best to make a reservation, you won't be seated at that time though. The food has always been good. They use to serve a sliced french bread with a plate of olive oil/balsamic vinegar and optional red pepper flakes. That is no more. It's been replaced with Texas Roadhouse type rolls. They are not as tasty as Texas Roadhouse. New restaurant name.. Maggiano's Texas Roadhouse. It also seems as ownership has changed. Regrettably we won't be back. It's just not the same service or food. This is too bad. read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Free bread - Italian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California