07/27/09

Great Italian Food, Service and Atmosphere

by McCaffrey13osu

No wait, we were seated immediately. The atmosphere was lively with decor that has a Chicago/Boston Restaurant feel (like you're walking into a Cheers). Our waiter, Louis, made some great recommendations for appetizers, salads and wine to pair with our main dishes. Being our first visit, the sous chef made a special appearance to our table for an introduction and appetizer - compliments of the house!

Highly recommended. Fair prices (considering you get such large portions - get the full serving rather than the half portion, it's only a few dollars more and you'll have leftovers to last the next two days). And unlike some other places, we could actually hear each other without having to yell.

• Pros: Knowledgeable Waitstaff, Large Tasty Portions
• Cons: None

Family-friendly restaurant serves up enormous portions of southern Italian favorites in a nostalgic setting.

by Contributor

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.

03/03/06

The Best Italian Chain Around

by strr_g

If you're looking for huge portions of reasonably priced, delicious Italian food this is the place to go. We've been to Maggianos many times and have always had great food and service. Sure, the hostesses at the reception area could be more cordial, just remember that two high school girls being bombarded by pompous south siders may have a hard time keeping their composure. Make your reservation more than a week in advance unless you like eating at midnight, and you'll experience a great meal!

• Pros: Food, Service, Value

01/03/06

A Fun Italian Place

by the_ice_hockey_queen

I went on New Years Eve 2006 with my husband and I thought the restaurant was amazing. It was decked out with black and silver balloons and thought everything was festive. We were seated on the dot of our reservation time and our waiter was awesome. He was very fimilar with the menu and very promt service. Yes its a bit pricy but I absolutely didn't feel cheated out of my money. The crowd was a bit roudy but it was new years and alcoholic drinks were plentiful!!! Overall it was an A+ restaurant. I'd definately go back for another wedding anniversary with my husband!

• Pros: awesome food, great service, great waitstaff
• Cons: pricy, bad bathrooms

11/26/05

Great place to dine!

by bigeater1

We had a wonderful time with our family! Tried the family style thing and loved it! We do recommend!

• Pros: Food is good, Service was fine, pretty dining room
• Cons: got lost getting off

10/19/05

Decided to leave before service got worse...

by mcsetter

Extremely rude service at the host stand, and no communication with the valet or managers on how long the wait list was. I'm not sure why they list this as a kid-friendly restaurant--the hostess said we could eat in the bar, the only problem was that we had an infant, and not one table would accomadate a high chair!

It did not seem at all like this restaurant was run very well. We don't plan on going back to give the food a try...after reading the other reviews, it doesn't seem like we are missing out on anything anyways.

• Pros: Didn't see any
• Cons: NOT kid-friendly, Rude hostesses, Not well managed

06/15/05

Good Restaurant, but Highly Overrated

by springsteenfan10

This is a great place to get a nice Italian meal. But if you're looking to be taken to Italy, book a flight, not a table. Don't get me wrong, this is some of the best Italian food in town. But it gets more rave than it deserves. Worth going to, but I wouldn't add it to my list of favorites.

• Pros: Good Parking, Friendly Employees, Food for 2 Nights
• Cons: $$$, Long Wait Most Times, Non-Genuine Feel

06/15/05

Wonderful

by tamstrat

I really like Maggiano's and was thrilled when they built the one here down south. The food is consistently good, portions huge, the service is always topnotch. I usually make reservations and am taken to my table very close to the reservation time. The Frank Sinatra music adds the perfect touch.

• Pros: great food, great service, ambience

12/02/04

Food Lover.

by msm369

The food is Excellent!! Very Highly recomended!! The high quality food, atmosphere and service makes this restuarant a must try if you love Italian food. I rate it high about 9.8!!

02/12/04

nickiesdad

by nickybeebee

This is the best thing to hit the South Metro area! I love the Piano Bar. The Pianist is an old Denver icon, Gene Johnson. I grew up watching Gene on TV.

• Pros: Piano Bar, Food is Great, Staff