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(617) 542-3456
4 Columbus Ave
Boston,
MA
02116
42.3513
-71.0683
Neighborhoods: Central, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Maggiano's - Boston
The Editor
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Citysearch
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.
08/18/08
Good but not great food, excellent service however.
by pinkxg1rl at Citysearch
Went there on a Sunday evening and there was no wait at all. The place was crowded but we still got excellent service. The waiter was very helpful and nice and met any requests we had. And there was another waiter who always made sure our waters were refilled and that there was bread on the table. I was pretty impressed by the quick and efficient service. I ordered the clams and pasta. It was good but I've had better so I dont think I would recommend it too much. I also tried the salmon with crab and it was excellent! We all ordered half portions which were huge but still fairly priced. The ambiance of the place was nice too which is suprising for a good price restaurant.
- Pros: excellent service, good food & fair prices
- Cons: none really
04/12/08
mecca for family-style meal
by freewilly7 at Citysearch
cute place for couples or family/friends event. had a good pasta (clam linguine w/red sauce) and some family meal items (chicken piccata). tiramisu is on par, but since my sis and mom both know how to make it, i'm not finding this much more superb than theirs. coffee is not what i had in italy, a bit disappointed on that.
always--ALWAYS--packed at meal time. even at reservations, you end up waiting. what's up with that?
:)
- Pros: has a bar & TV while you wait
- Cons: you have to wait--reserved or not
03/10/08
Great Family-Style
by jacqui1120 at Citysearch
Huge portions and great prices. You really must ask your wait staff for recommendations. Most of the meals on the menu are incredible but there are a few items that are just average. Pasta does not come with the meat dishes but with the portion sizes you really do not need all that food ( It is enough for 2-3 people). But if you must then it is still worth the $2.95 extra to add on to the meal. Reservations a must. Great place to bring large groups
- Pros: Price, portions, and family-style
- Cons: Nothing
The Details on Maggiano's - Boston
Save Money:
Half-portions are a good bet; they're still generous and considerably less expensive.
The Extras:
There are private dining rooms available for large groups or receptions.
Know Before You Go:
Make reservations for groups of five or more, or you could end up deep on a waiting list, especially on weekends.
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Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Cash, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Family Style Dining, Group Dining, Carry Out
