Maggiano's Little Italy
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (323) 965-9665
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Editorial Review for Maggiano's Little Italy – by Citysearch Staff
In Short
Family-style portions and red-checkered tablecloths create a casual, congenial vibe, drawing families and large groups to this feast of Italian-American nostalgia set to a Sinatra soundtrack. The made-from-scratch menu is brimming with traditional dishes, from starters like fried calamari, Parmesan garlic bread and Tuscan-style mussels to spaghetti with meatballs and manicotti with chicken and spinach. For those with room to spare, a piece of sweet tiramisu and a strong cappuccino help finish the meal.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyHalf-portions are a good bet; they're still generous and considerably less expensive.
The ExtrasThere are private dining rooms available for large groups or receptions.
Know Before You GoMake reservations for groups of five or more, or you could end up deep on a waiting list, especially on weekends.
User Reviews for Maggiano's Little Italy
12/10/2007 Posted by nbk
We, a group of 11 people, went to Maggiano's on a Sunday night. The wait was LOOOOONG (got there around 6:00pm and were sat at a table around 8:00pm) as we expected. We neglected to make a reservation, so can't complain. Other than the wait, the experience was great. Drink refills were done frequently, without having to ask. Also, we ordered a dish but when it came out, it wasn't what we thought it was. So we asked the waiter if it can be taken back. The waiter did not hesitate a moment and gladly accepted our request. I regret not getting the name of the waiter, but he surely made all 11 of us come back to the restaurant. Overall, it was a great dining experience (great food, great portion, excellent customer service), but next time, I'll make sure to make a reservation before going.
Pros: service, food, portion
Cons: wait
11/20/2007 Posted by gourmettravel
Maggiano’s Little Italy in Los Angeles CA - Manager: Sara Zanville. This is how it all began: The waiter took our drinks order while we were waiting for a table. Before the drinks were brought out, a table became available. We were pretty hungry and were anxious to sit down and order an appetizer; however the hostess stopped us in the middle of a hallway on our way to the table and insisted that we wait for the drinks to arrive and pay the waiter before we move to the table. It should have been a sign - never wait on the wait staff. We were there to enjoy an evening, but the restaurant staff was truly determined to give us a memorable experience. We should have been seated and the drinks should have been brought to our table. This has been my experience so far with all and any restaurants. We waited on the wait staff for a good while. Our hunger kept growing. We were at a loss… We asked the bartender if we could pay the tab and move to the table WITHOUT getting the drinks. Forget the drinks! His response was "wait for the waiter - the table is not going anywhere!" The waiter showed up with the drinks and asked us to pay because it was "more convenient" for him. We wanted to accommodate him (BIG MISTAKE) and paid. Wait, it is not over! He double charged the credit card!!! We pointed it out to him. He brought another bill but did not bring a copy of the credit transaction showing that the original amount was credited back to the card. I finally had enough and I asked for the manager. The manager told us that Maggiano's does not provide a copy of the refund transactions! I would just have to TRUST that they fixed it. Did I hear TRUST? Sorry, but I don’t trust you at this point – I want proof! It was pointless and it was the worst experience ever. After I shared my experience with Ms. Zanville her excuse was “we are busy!” Needless to say that I did not have dinner at Maggiano’s that night. THE WORST RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE EVER!
Pros: NONE
Cons: Everything you can possibly think of
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