Maggiano's Little Italy

I went here with my best friend for a girls lunch, there was at least 10 other tables with middle-aged women at them, lol, so that’s the crowd. The food was OK - definitely not true to real Italian standard. It’s very “Americanized”. The best dish we had was the crispy zucchini, and very tasty lemon sauce The salad was OK, way too many red onions and the mushroom ravioli were overcooked and rely heavily on the cream sauce. The atmosphere is very interesting and beautifully decorated. Clean bathrooms. The wait staff seemed very intent on trying to make a tip. Whenever we needed our server though, he wasn’t available. It’s so frustrating when service people interrupt you in the middle of conversations constantly but then whenever you need something, they are nowhere to be found.

my boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. the atmosphere is perfect for the special occasion and our server was so nice and hospitable. I loved the chef’s antipasto board and spaghetti and wagyu meatballs. we also got the fettuccine alfredo, which we didn’t really like because the cream was overpowering and the pasta didn’t have the best texture. at the end of our dinner, they surprised us with a little lemon cookie platter to celebrate our anniversary which was such a lovely end to our night. we’re thinking of coming here yearly as a tradition from now on!

A good Italian-American fusion food. The ingredients and flavors are too rich and buttery, hence the Italian freshness is missing. That is why every dish is incredibly high in calories. Too much sauce, too much oil and a lot of cheese. If you are looking for an authentic Italian dish, this is not it.

Very enjoyable every time I come. I like the classy atmosphere, the dining set up and the food. The fried zucchini was delicious, chicken piccata was juicy, and Rigatoni D was creamy. Server was funny and attentive.

Savion was our server and he was so chill. We asked for his opinion on some of the dishes and drinks, he had a lot of knowledge about what is good or popular. My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. I’ve visited twice now and I’m a fan. The food is consistently good and everyone is so nice. High quality ingredients and made with lots of care. Thank you!

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Review 1: A True Taste of Italy! I absolutely love dining at Maggiano’s Little Italy. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a classic Italian-American charm. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and served in generous portions. I highly recommend the chicken parmesan and the rigatoni “D” – both are incredible! The service is also top-notch; the staff is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. Whether it’s a date night or a family gathering, Maggiano’s never disappoints.

Saturday dinner:(~6.30 pm) - Reserved like a day/two before visit🔥Lovely place, great vibe, upscale, on expensive side, very Italian 🇮🇹 . Protip: If you’re a couple you could share one appetiser and entree, save 💰or take box later. - You’ll be served with a complimentary small portion of bread with olive oil & balsamic vinegar. It’s nice and just right amount to start with. - Ordered Zucchini fries for appetiser. The Zucchini fries are long sliced breaded Zucchini layers, perfect, crispy. Best part is you can savour the Zucchini really well. Served with a great combination of ranch. It can be shared between two people. - Ordered Shrimp Scampi for entree. The spaghetti was great, nice taste and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. The portion size was for definitely for 1.5-2 people after the appetiser, haha. - We concluded with a Chocolate Layered cake for dessert, yummy with a ton of calories. Very big portion, shared by two and took a box too😅 - Served within ~15 min, at a busy hour. Server was good and accommodating, and didn’t disturb us much😊. I also liked the plate design.

Came here for an after work dinner. The place is nice. The food was well prepared and tasted great. The group ordered the stuffed mushrooms for appetizers. (We didn’t opt for the “Family Style”.) For dinner I ordered the Blackened Salmon with Crispy Calabrian Shrimp and thoroughly enjoyed it. The restaurant is just a block from Santana Row so parking is somewhat limited. But even so, I still highly recommend coming here for lunch or dinner. By the way, it’s also a good place for family celebration. We heard several “Happy Birthday” songs while we were there.

Consistently good service from start to finish. Fairly large portions make Maggiano's a good value. All of the entrees are well-prepared and served hot. But, I'm not a fan of how they do bruschetta though, with one large slice of bread covered in tomatoes and olive oil and spices, then sliced into quarters. I prefer the smaller bread slices, which also makes this appetizer much more shareable. We'll be back, for sure.

Made a quick reservation for two 15 minutes before we showed up, and it all worked out. Our waitress took a while to get to us, but there was a 14+ party of young girls celebrating their friends 17th birthday next to us, so no worries. She tried her best to be attentive. I love complimentary bread! Our waitress kept it coming after we told her we hadn't ate the whole day. Bf enjoyed a Carajillo! The bartender was kind enough to make with their Licor 43. He said the flavors blended perfectly! Not pictured, but the calamari was tasty! My Alfredo pasta was delicious, but I wish the sauce was thicker. The chicken was juicyyyy Bf enjoyed his red sauce, but he said he's had better. Overall, I'd go again and try something else. They have a wide menu, and several choices for drinks.

All I can say, is that I should have gone to Ausgustine instead. This place sucks; not a good place for a date or Anniversary, rather a great place to break up with someone or get a divorce. Here's how it went. I walked in to see a group of employees at the Host stand all gossiping in Spanish to each other. I waited for about 30 seconds before someone looked up and smiled at me. Strike 1. After Michael smiled and greeted me, I told him I was waiting for a guest and waited at the bar. I could hear the bartender gossiping in Spanish to a coworker and it took 30 seconds to a minute before they greeted me. While I was waiting on my date I looked up at the TV and saw the UFC was on. TVs in restaurants are always a bad idea for an elegant experience and UFC, seriously?! I love watching that at home but my beautiful date doesn't. After the bartender greeted me she got me a water and made no attempt towards engagement. I would've happily ordered a couple shots of tequila but her priority was gossiping with coworkers. The next Bartender arrived and they KISSED, put hands on each other and then went to cutting fruit. Thanks for the PDA and food safety violation, now I definitely didn't want a drink. Both Bartenders talked to each other and excluded me. Strike 2 and 3. Side note, Service staff aren't supposed to gossip in front of coworkers and the way they circumvent that rule is by talking in Spanish or a different language. That way, if a Manager says to keep it quiet, the gossipers will say they are talking about work things or they say it is discrimination that they can't speak Spanish. I dont care if you are speaking English, Spanish, or Chinese as long as you are talking with your guests. Even if you all are speaking my native language, I dont want to hear a bunch of gossip. Pardon the side not but it was a cacophony of sounds listening to all that high-school B.S. Back to the experience. I started looking around at the state of the restaurant and saw debris swirling around on the floor. I guess they dont have a broom or a vacuum. I watched the different Staff members; everyone has an earpiece (tacky) and we had a server, Mr. Cool wearing his purple-lensed sunglasses inside the restaraunt . Sorry, but not sorry, that looks tacky as hell. I watched Guests arrive for a Banquet and instead of walking them to a Table the Host with dyed blonde hair (probably recruited from Hot Topic) gave them directions where to go. "Go all the way down to where is say 'Banquets', then turn lufet and you arethe second door o the right". That is astoundingly lazy, if someone is paying for a private room or banquet, you walk them to the room. The highlight of the experience was when my date arrived. We were sat at the table promptly. Michael, the only person who greeted me at the Host stand was our Server. He was kind enough but its hard to be excited about the service when everything so far has been a belly flop. When we sat down, my fork was on its side and the knife was backwards, this means that the tables were set in haste without attention to detail. We ordered 6 dishes and the Salmon was overcooked. Garlic bread and Crab cakes were awesome. Fun fact, there are recommendations from a 'Master Sommelier'. The average bottle was about $70 with only one bottle barely exceeding $100; that's how you know you are in a low budget restaurant. Thank you Michael for being an adequate Server but why wasn't our table set up properly? Thabk you for being the only one to greet us. And Michael, you seem like the diamond in the rough here, youre probably better than I make you seem but your coworkers are better suited to work at Chuck E Cheese. Thank you to the Bartenders and Hot Topic Host for letting me know right away that this restaurant is an absolute dumpster fire, im never coming back here again. Go to Augustine instead

Stopped by Maggiano's for dinner since Chase was offering a 10% discount on gift card redemption--figured it was the perfect excuse for a dinner out! However found out the $6 classic pasta take-home deal with any entrée is no longer available Apparently, they discontinued it around Thanksgiving. Major bummer since that used to be our go-to move. We were on a tight schedule with the kids' piano recital coming up after dinner, so we gave our waitress Rebecca a heads-up--and she was ON IT! She asked if we wanted dessert up front, had our bill ready while we were still waiting for our food (so efficient!), and made sure everything came out fast. Love how on top of it she was! The menu has definitely gotten a refresh--lots of new additions like Wagyu beef stuffed shells, Wagyu meatballs, Braised Beef Pappardelle, Pesto Perlini Mozzarella, and even a Caramel Apple Crostada for dessert. Fancy! We tried the Wagyu stuffed shells--they were rich and flavorful, but my husband thought it didn't quite do the wagyu justice since you lose the marbling once it's all ground up. Star of the night was definitely the Grand Chicken Parmesan. Perfectly crisp, cheesy, and satisfying--10/10 would order again. We also got the Rigatoni "D," which is always a classic, but felt a little repetitive since the chix parm came with rigatoni too. Still solid though! Overall, great experience, awesome service, fun new menu--just still crossing my fingers they'll bring back that $6 take-home pasta someday!

You get an incredible amount of food and value with the family-style dining experience here. It's perfect for groups, and the portions are so generous that you'll likely have leftovers of just about everything. For $53/adult and $16 for kids (ages 5-12), you get to choose four pasta dishes, four entrées, and two desserts. We enjoyed Calamari Fritté, Zucchini Fritté, Rigatoni "D", Fettuccine Bolognese, Lasagna, and "Grand" Chicken Parmesan. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and the service was outstanding! The dessert was amazing as well! Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun, filling, and well-run family dining experience.

Came here for my mom's birthday recently and enjoyed the food. We've come here for many years since it's my mom's favorite restaurant. They've made changes to the menu but the quality of the food has stayed the same. At the time of our visit, they no longer sold the all you can eat family meal. Instead, they had a set meal plan with the option to pick 4 entree dishes to share - no more AYCE unfortunately but still a ton of food that leftovers are inevitable! I only wish that it was less salty, but that's a personal preference. Service was great. Our waiter was very attentive and good at explaining the menu items.

I haven't been here for over a decade and I'm so glad I finally came back! The restaurant vibes with comfort and class and they serve classic appetizers such as calamari, zucchini fritte, wagyu meatballs, and flatbread pizza--just to name a few. A handful of salads also grace the menu along with several seafood, pasta, chicken, and beef dishes. We ate the following: -Zucchini Fritte **** -Italian flatbread pizza **** -Crab cakes ***** (so yummy) -Chicken Marsala ***** (rich sauce and moist chicken) -Service***** -Ambiance *****

So, I came to visit SJ for the first time since moving to SF 2yra ago. I had been craving some Maggiano's for awhile, b/c there are none in SF. So, I figured I should stop in while I'm in the area. Come to find out, no more BOGO take home pasta! Like, that was literally the only reason to come here, otherwise it's just another Olive Garden TBH. I ended up just getting an app b/c I'm super letdown about this. The bartender was good, the mozzarella sticks were good as expected. But I can say there's literally 0 reason to ever come here again b/c the BOGO pasta was what made this place unique. Now, it's just a regular basic chain.

What a difference 16 years makes! I can't believe that I've been writing reviews this long. Let me update you: I booked my mother-in-law's 84th birthday party here. We had 30 people and used one of their private dining rooms. The room was set up very simply, and it was immaculate. We arrived early and were taken to the room to wait for everyone to arrive. The waiters assigned to us were both kind and attentive. Now, on to the good part. The food. We did the family-style dining. Started with the stuffed mushrooms (delish!!) Crispy mozzarella, and caesar salad. All top-notch. Then we had the mains. I chose chicken Marsala, beef tenderloin, and salmon. Everyone raved about the food; there wasn't a complaint among 30 of us, so it was good. Then we did the best part - the dessert buffet !! It was an extra $6.00 pp, but let me tell you, IT WAS WORTH IT! I am not a tiramisu fan, but my entire family is, and we went through that quick. They brought more out, so everyone got their fill. They also offered chocolate cake, lemon cookies, cheesecake, and this appletart thing my husband was so happy with. Our 2 hours flew by! The thing is, they weren't rude about us having to vacate the room. They stood by as we gossiped and chatted, and I pushed everyone out the door! Thank you, Maggianos! You have changed my opinion of your restaurant! (sorry I only got pics of the desserts!)

I came here for the first time with my girlfriend for our anniversary and it was well worth it. The service is top tier and very accommodating, I'd definitely come here again with family or friends, even both to be honest. Pricing is fair here for the experience and the food was also very tasty, 10/10 overall!

I was in the area and decided to check this place out. I'm Glad I did. I was greeted by the staff and I took a look at their menu. I grabbed a seat at the bar and the bartender was very helpful with my questions on what pasta to get. I got the Linguine Di Mare. It came with lobster, shrimp, mussels, clams & spicy tomato. It was delicious! I walked always full and happy. I wish there was a location closer to me.

We came here for my daughter's graduation lunch, it was (note past tense) one of our favorite restaurants, or it has been in the past. Sadly, they took several dishes that we really enjoyed off the menu namely the ziti and the eggplant parmesan. In addition our server was, well, you can say politely substandard. She offered us the dinner menu and when we asked for the lunch menu she said that that was all that they could offer. However, we quickly saw that other tables had the lunch menu, were they just trying to upcharge us? In addition the food quantities were very small and no one checked on how our meal was coming along except for right after they had brought the dishes. Poor timing? Poor service? Bad management? Maybe all three? I can say that you can get a better deal at Olive Garden or Old spaghetti factory with better service, better prices, larger quantities but a little bit of a drive. It is sad to see an old favorite like Maggiano's goes downhill so quickly. In addition I've noticed that some of the familiar waitstaff that we're so incredibly sweet have disappeared. Perhaps that is why things have gotten so bad. And did I mention they no longer offer the $6 take home meals? I certainly hope that the management at Maggiano's reads this review and takes action otherwise it will probably go the wayside of other Santana Row restaurants as the economy continues to decline. We weren't the only ones who experienced the bad service, the table next to us had complained so much that the management had offered them a coupon to enjoy a free meal.

Our family sat at a table and waited to be served 15-20 min. Fortunately we were greeted by a waitress named Alicia who provided us with excellent service. We ordered our pasta and received complimentary drinks with desserts for the inconveniences. Alicia was very attentive and kind, which made us feel welcomed. Maggiano's is blessed to have Alicia to convert families into loyal customers. I highly recommend families to dine at this branch and will refer my friends to support them.

Maggianos has always been consistent when it comes to there food! Me and my wife seem to always stick to these dishes! The portions are big so come with an appetite! We never finish so we end up taking so much leftovers! We are so full by the end of the meal! The service is excellent! We don't have any issues! At times, we do wait at most 20 mins for a table, but during the wait, we normally grab a drink at the bar, sit and relax with good convo! All in all, if your feeling Italian food with at decent prices and get that full on Italian dining experience, check this place out!

Loved the food & service, definitely coming back! Although a bit pricey, the quantity & taste justifies it. We ordered a 3 course meal: tomato bruschetta, agli olia, rigatoni al vodka, four cheese ravioli & tiramisu (best we've had till date). Would have good to know beforehand that the bottled water was chargeable.

I'm averaging 2 visits that I've had here from a year ago and this past week. I must admit it was amazing food last year and it's average this year. Service is excellent as we were treated very kindly for celebrating 2 birthdays with lemon cookies and allowing us to bring our cake. I love the atmosphere of Santana Row. In front is a bar with TV and a crowd watching NFL playoffs. Because of the games, it wasn't busy on a Sunday afternoon. As I look around adjacent tables, I see huge plates of food. They are generous with their portions here. My order is the chicken piccata. This is my first time getting chicken as I've orders veal piccata at other establishments. I don't think chicken breast or white meat is a good type of meat for this dish. Although visually appealing with a nice sear, it was sadly dry and lacking much taste. The pasta was also dry as the butter sauce didn't soak into the pasta well. On the flip side, my wife's lobster carbonara was very saucy. I thought it was too saucy for carbonara. However she enjoyed it but it did look more like a linguini Alfredo than a pasta carbonara. She said there's a good amount of lobster in her dish. We had friends order various dishes. One in particular stood out. My friend said her ribeye steak is really good. Another enjoyed her linguini de mare that was piled with assorted seafood. The kids meals are well priced and huge portions too. My daughters were able to eat them as leftovers. Although the lasagna looked bland, it tasted very good. Just add fresh Parmesan on top. A year ago, we had a great dinner meal over here. Every dish was excellent. This time around, I may have ordered wrongly which is why I still give a very positive review.

Went to Maggiano's for a birthday celebration. The appetizers were exceptional (stuffed mushrooms, fried zucchini, calamari). My fiancée had the branzino (she loved it) and I had the chicken francese (it was okay.....although the potatoes were excellent). Desserts were good (crème brûlée, tiramisu). All in all, a very fun night. Bill was $350 for 4 of us, and only two of us were drinking!

One word, one name. JOHAN! His energy is amazing and his attitude is wonderful. Came in for spaghetti dinner and sat at the bar. Johans service went above and beyond. The entire staff that helped me were super friendly. I love coming back every time

Decent value for the quantity of food you get and the ambiance/atmosphere of the restaurant, but the food dishes are ok/hit or miss in my opinion. The service is very friendly and attentive, and I always appreciate the complimentary bread. I've tried quite a few dishes here and have done the family style meal for a large birthday dinner. I liked the serving of lobster and veggies that came in the lobster carbonara, but the sauce tasted like the standard alfredo sauce, and not carbonara sauce. My highlights from the family style meal were probably the calamari, caesar salad, garlic bread, and chicken parm! The flavors and textures of these dishes were very satisfying. I thought the herb salmon wasn't very flavorful and too oily, and the platter of assorted desserts was fun but a lot of them were too sweet for me. I did think it was really cool how they give you free refills of the dishes you finish for the family meal, and let you pack up the leftovers for each course in takeout boxes. Definitely a solid spot for a big celebration or a big meal!

Haven't been to Maggiano's in many years and never to this particular location in San Jose. Being from Chicago I've been to the restaurant before. I was not disappointed, all of the dishes were delicious and plentiful portion sizes of pasta are health ; keep this in mind when ordering appetizers. All the pasta is fresh made. No room for dessert.

It was fabulous. We came here because we had a gift card, I have never been here before, but my hubby put in a lot of good words. Particularly, the linguine de mare was AMAZING!! I was surprised by the portion. Look at those mussels, it was drown with mussels. I would love to come back for other dishes!

The food was amazing!!!! We had a Server, Jose, that wasn't nice to us from the beginning.

Very enjoyable every time I come. I like the classy atmosphere, the dining set up and the food. The fried zucchini was delicious, chicken piccata was juicy, and Rigatoni D was creamy. Server was funny and attentive.

I've heard about Maggiano's but never had a chance to dine there. Recently, my co-worker had his retirement party here in Santana Row. Parking was easy in the Olin parking garage across from the restaurant. The first two hours are free but for the party we showed a QR code for four hours of complementary parking. The restaurant décor is a more formal looking than the other chain Italian restaurants. We were in a private room in the back. The food was a set menu and served family style. For the first course, we had freshly baked ciabatta rolls with butter and Italian chopped salad. Good warm rolls. Salad with oil and vinegar dressing was ok. The Second course were the entrees: Fettucine Alfredo - creamy with fresh parmesan over the al dente pasta. This was tasty. Mom's Meat Lasagna - I like the beef and Italian sausage meat filling and it did not have a lot of ricotta. Very good Chicken Parmesan - chicken was not dry. Topped with marinara and mozzarella. Our table finished the lasagna and chicken parmesan and new platters were brought to our table. Dessert was a chocolate layer cake and Vera's lemon cookies. The cake was moist and rich. Cookies were light and good lemon flavor. Overall, the food was pretty good. Service was efficient. Glad I finally tried Maggiano's.

Very Disappointed with recent changes. Looks Iike an end to an era for our family. Hope management is listening. Our family has been celebrating major milestones and events at Maggianos for over 10 years. Sadly, today, Fathers Day, will be our last. Why? 1. Recent menu changes and removal of some of our favorite dishes and substantial price hikes. 2. No more take home meals. HUGE mistake, Maggianos. We regularly all took at least one home with us and we typically roll 8 deep minimum in our party. 3. No more butter cake? For real? Was told by waiter it's not popular??!! I find that hard to believe. 4. Family style dining - huge price hike and no longer unlimited dishes? Very dumb move Anyway, I'm sure some over paid CEO made these changes to save money and his bonus. We will be doing our family celebrating elsewhere. Very sad.

A very classy atmosphere with lots of amazing food! The pasta, entrees, and dessert was phenomenal. The portion sizes for dinner were pretty big so make sure to get the shared platter if you don't have a big appetite. The dessert trio style platter's tiramisu, cheesecake, and cookies were smaller than if you'd order them individually, and is a great option to share with a partner or friend. Shoutout to our server, Alexia, who was such a sweetheart :)

Food is good. I wasn't super happy with the price of the Rigatoni Alla Vodka (around $30) considering it didn't have any protein. It is a good size portion though. Service was nice and quick. Loved how festive the restaurant looked with the Christmas decor. I definitely recommend coming with a reservation though as it was super crowded when we came (granted it was 7pm the day after Christmas) to the point where even people with reservations had to wait too.

Came here for Father's Day as it was dads choice and it did not disappoint! The food was delicious and flavorful, and the service was amazing. Our server Ariel was very attentive and her energy was contagious. The restaurant is beautiful with a loud ambiance and an old school Italian vibe. Definitely recommend the vodka pasta and the pomegranate martini!

2024 Update: Maggiano's still remains a reliable family restaurant for us. They have a variety of pastas, seafood, and steaks. Also, their cheesecake desserts are good! I still remember how yummy the regular cheesecake was from last time. But yesterday I tried the Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake and it's also good. Nice balance of pumpkin flavors, with the crunch texture of pecans and the crust, plus the right sweetness and tart. Wanted to try something new from the menu, so I got the Lobster Carbonara. It's a slight upgrade from the usual pasta flavors. They have big portions, so I ended up eating only half. There was a good amount of lobster meat on the plate. The snow peas were a little bit off for me, but it does give texture. I was wondering if asparagus can be a good substitute. The restaurant is also festive with holiday decorations. It's nice to be seated on the booth near the tree. Service was fast and the staff were nice.

This place has been around all my life and I've finally ended up going here. What's nice is that it's definitely a fine dining atmosphere but because of the bay area, you really get everyone coming in all different attires. I definitely came in shorts and a t-shirt because a friend moved into the area and we were hungry. So I definitely didn't feel too out of place nor did anyone care which was great! The chef kb lobster was definitely the dish to get! Such a nice mix with it's sauce and fresh snap peas. Ruben who works in the banquet area stopped by and recommended that you can make it more spicy and that was such a great recommendation. Our server and everyone around great and so nice, especially Ruben!

I like going to Maggiano's if I want a cozy and fine dining experience over Cheesecake Factory or The Yard. Food was good and my margaritas were the best! My husband and I didn't regret giving our friends a lovely dinner treat. They felt so special. Kudos also to our server Mark for taking care of us. Reservations team were awesome and considerate. They made sure to accommodate us even though our reservations were a little late. Maggiano's definitely exceeded our expectations. Good job!

Came here with a large group and ordered the Lasagna, Fettuccine Bolognese, Wagyu Beef Stuffed Shells. All of the food was cooked to perfection. The waiting staff were really busy as the restaurant was fully booked. We were given another tables food on accident but because we were so hungry, we didnt notice and start eating until we realized it was not what we ordered. The staff apologized and gave us our actual dish but we had to wait another 20-30 minutes. The restaurant is very dim so if you need to read the menu be sure to use your phone flashlight.

I forgot how good their fried zucchini was. Today, I was reminded! LOL. We ordered takeout for the following... Crispy Zucchini Fritté: Lemon Aioli (5/5). Long thin zucchini battered with bread crumbs and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. The crunch on this is A M A Z I N G ! ! ! Dip it in the lemon aioli. Y U M ! Sausage Flat Bread (3/5)- crisp bread, flavorful. Good portion-size.

The food here is definitely on the pricier side. I think that the food is ok. It can be a little bland on some of the dishes. The service here is great though. This is more of a place to go to for the atmosphere rather than the food. My party ordered family style and it was a ton of food. My favorite dish was the stuffed mushrooms.

There was a considerable wait time on a Tuesday evening, surprisingly. We were seated 15 mins after arrival. The rest of the service was pretty quick. Huge place, bigger than expected . Deceiving from outside. Cocktails were great. Potent and tasted great. Dishes we tried - Lasagna, Margarita flatbread and Truffle honey ricotta pasta. Each and every dish and drink we ordered was amazing!

We celebrated my daughter's birthday at Maggiano's. While the service was excellent--our waitress was attentive and friendly--the overall experience was disappointing. The food lacked flavor, missing even the basics like salt and pepper, and the drinks were underwhelming, overly tart and not well-balanced. The ambiance left much to be desired; the tables were packed too closely together, offering no sense of privacy, and the dim lighting made it difficult to capture any decent photos. Sadly, the best part of the evening was the service, which couldn't make up for the rest of the shortcomings.

Went to this place looking for some delicious authentic Italian food, and I was quite satisfied! The rigatoni alla vodka was super flavorful, and the lobster linguine was super creamy! I also really liked the service, as all the staff and our waiter were super efficient and fast with our food. I will definitely come back here again to try more dishes!

Came with a party of 12 on a Saturday night for my mother in laws birthday. It's very nice inside with dimmed lights. All the food was great packed with a lot of flavor. The service was not as good as the food. We felt our server was taking too long and never really came by to check on us but once during our meal. Not sure if it was because of a Saturday and it was very busy, but the food made up for it.

Always a great time when we come here. Dimly lit and cozy. Everyone is enjoying the food, the company and the service so it really just makes it a great experience overall. I love the rigatoni and the lobster pasta. For dessert, the tiramisu and the lemon shortbread cookies are delish.

(Santana Row) Food: Margherita flatbread (8.5/10)- was crispy and flavorful with simple ingredients. Oven-Dried Tomatoes, Italian Cheese Blend, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Rigatoni Arrabbiata (9/10) - Grilled Chicken, Spinach, Spicy Tomato Cream Sauce. Very filling . Chicken was well cooked and not dried. Loved that the sauce has a nice little kick of spice that's not over powering. It's also very filling and great portion Italian Tossed Salad with salmon(9/10)- Kalamata Olives, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Pepperoncini, Garlic Croutons, Italian Vinaigrette. Vegetables tasted fresh and just loved the acidity of the vinaigrette combined to eat. Salmon was cooked well Dr loosen white wine - (9/10)very refreshing and smooth Rosa regale red wine- (9/10) it's a dessert wine and sweet. Very smooth Setting: Had indoor, outdoor, private party setting. Very spacious. Recommend getting reservations especially for big parties Service: our server Ruby was very attentive and friendly. Very knowledgeable about the menu and offered us great wine tasting recommendations Price: Expensive but food/service/setting were amazing Parking: Santana row parking. Free 1st 2 hours then $2 per hour

Disappointing Reservation Experience I was very disappointed with my attempt to reserve a room. No one answered the phone, and when I did speak with someone, they failed to confirm the correct location. Instead, they rushed to collect my credit card information without verifying anything. Fortunately, my friend caught the mistake the invoice listed a reservation in Arizona, even though I'm based in California. When I finally reached the correct California reservation line, the sales representative showed little interest in resolving the issue or ensuring a positive experience. It felt like they were more focused on closing a sale than providing quality service. Additionally, the program requires a minimum annual spend of $2,000, plus a 20% fee that isn't even considered gratuity it really felt like I was being nickel-and-dimed. Overall, the lack of care and transparency made for a very frustrating experience. I have not tried their food yet and I don't know what the place looks like but I'll have to go check it out first before I move forward with a large booking of 22+ guest

We went to Maggiano's after a tour of the Winchester House down the street, parking was easy. We were there for early dinner (Sat at 4pm) and we had reservations. We were seated right away and we were there to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Our waitress was absolutely sweet and she made the right recommendations for most of the dishes we wanted to try. We also took advantage of the $6 take home paste while we ordered our regular meal. We had the chicken parmesan, the rigatoni "d" and the shrimp Alfredo. Take home was spaghetti and meatballs and the chicken Alfredo. The chicken parmesan was the best of everything! The Alfredo's and the rigatoni D were thick and creamy. The chicken in the rigatoni D was dry but the creamy sauce helped that out. I would not order the rigatoni D again (it was named after the chef who made that dish famous). The chicken in the chicken parm slapped though!! I'm going have to come back for other things I'd like to try on the menu. We ordered the sampler dessert for our dessert and they were also super sweet and brought out lemon cookies for our anniversary. I forgot to take a photo of the dessert platter. My favorite was the butter cake. It's a classic and usually my way to tell if a restaurant can make a classic...and they made it wonderfully!!! I think I would have wanted that a full slice (next time!!). The people next to us ordered the special lemon and raspberry cake which was on the menu for a fundraiser for the Make A Wish foundation and I had regrets. I wanna go back, despite that it was a chain, it had a good vibe.

Maggianos has been in Santana Row for decades and really nothing has changed. The decor and menu are basically the same. Service was actually fast and friendly. We were seated almost immediately on arrival. No issues there. The food is just OK. Huge portions at a reasonable price is the appeal. But flavor and consistency are just nothing to write about. We got the Caesar side salad and the chopped salad. Both were actually good and served quickly. That said, nothing extraordinary about them. The lasagna was just ok. The noodles were slightly dry and the tomato sauce was really acidic. It was basically what you'd expect from a supermarket frozen lasagna. Not bad just not amazing.

Came here to celebrate my friend's graduation on Wednesday and was sat with no wait time. Our server Carla was super friendly and assisted us in the ordering process. We got the family meal for 7 people and added on the steak for another entree. Overall the food was decent and they gave SO MUCH FOOD. For the price range though I wouldn't agree with the quality of the food given. We did end up grabbing a lot of leftovers so we got dinner and lunch for the next couple days. :3

This was my first time visiting this place with my spouse, and we had a great time. We were taken care of by a wonderful waiter named Steve, who made our visit very pleasant and comforting. I ordered the baked Ziti, which was very delicious, and I also had their crème brûlée. The only thing I didn't enjoy was those fancy booths that had worn-out springs that made it uncomfortable to sit up and eat. The place overall is very fancy and clean.

Really cute atmosphere, perfect for a date night. The service was also very professional. The wine list and portion size was also a bonus. However, for the price I feel there is much better Italian food out there. I got the side Caesar salad and the dressing had very little flavor other than fishy, and the baked ziti was a little under-sauced and bland.

This is a solid Italian chain, located in Santana Row. It is usually packed and crowded on a weekend night. The food is solid and the service is really friendly. Although the price is a bit higher compared to other Italian restaurants. The bread they give is soft which I like, but is not much special. Overall it's a solid place to try if you are in the area.

To preface, I had a reservation for a party of 7. While I understand that it is harder to seat larger parties, we did not get seated over 30 minutes after our reservation time. On top of that, we were seated for 15 minutes without a server greeting us. I ordered the salmon lemon and herb, which was dry and unseasoned. There was barely any taste of herbs and the only reason why I could taste the lemon was because they left me with a half lemon to squeeze on top. There was barely any sautéed spinach. The portion was so small in comparison to the rest of the party. The meal and the service were majorly disappointing to say the least. I would not come back to this establishment, especially when there's better service/food quality in Santana Row/Valley Fair.

Maggianos in San Jose is always so busy, especially on the holidays! Despite of the chairs of the mall the service is always great! Our hostess was kind and everyone was very accommodating. Our waitress was very nice and quick! We got the family style, I'm sad they changed the rules to where you're not able to refill! Everything came out fast except the dessert time. By the time we finished our tiramisu the lemon cookies were still missing. We had to leave and couldn't wait anymore- besides that, the food is good and ambiance is very festive.