Maggiano's Little Italy

(617) 542-3456

4 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02116 42.3513 -71.0683

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Maggiano's Little Italy

MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY

What People Are Saying About Maggiano's Little Italy

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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.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/18/08

Good but not great food, excellent service however.

by pinkxg1rl

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
3 Star Rating: Average

04/12/08

mecca for family-style meal

by freewilly7

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
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/10/08

Great Family-Style

by jacqui1120

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 Little Italy

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.

Category:

Restaurants, Catering

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Carry Out

Cuisine:

Italian

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