Maggiano's Little Italy
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 567-2020
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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
05/01/2008 Posted by ljshi
I've been to this location twice and both times were for birthday dinners. The first time, we ordered the fixed priced family dinner and it was fantastic! We all got to take home some leftovers and I think we all had a very good time and ate tons of food. The second time, we just ordered several dishes and shared, which was great since we got to try a little bit of everything. I've never had a problem with the service but they seem to always be pretty busy. I love the fried cheese appetizer and the salmon with spinach is also delicious!
Pros: Group-dining, family-style
Cons: Parking
04/12/2008 Posted by charkle
We were invited to a birthday party for a friends daughter. Everything was so wonderful - the atmosphere, the food, the service, the ambiance, the history, the pictures on the walls, etc. - that we took our own children back the very next weekend. They loved it!! The portions of food are out of this world! We thought we had our favorite italian restaurant before, but now we have a new one. We highly recommend Maggiano's for all ages and all occasions.
Pros: Everything!
Cons: With it being so good, it gets a little crowded. But we were seated rather quickly.
