We had dinner here for my sister in laws 40th birthday this past Saturday (2/7). They came back home to celebrate for the weekend, so my big brother ensured that we all had a grand time. We had one of the private rooms in the back area. There were two servers taking care of us during this time. The three courses consisted of the food items listed below: First Course: -Calamari Fritté -Crispy Mozzarella -Crab Cakes -Chef's Signature Caesar Salad -Dinner Rolls Second Course: -The Finest Fettuccine Alfredo w/Chicken -Blackened Salmon w/Crispy Calabrian Shrimp + -Baked Truffle Mac & Cheese & -Fresh Grilled Asparagus Third Course: -New York Style Cheesecake -Chocolate Layered Cake Oh me and my beloved had two glasses of prosecco as well. Classy, I know. Overall, the food was good. The bread was delicious! Of course I loved the bread haha. That truffle mac was the winner though. Also, indulge in that chocolate cake if you go - it was delicious. They also gave us several coupons that were printed on decorated postcards for one free appetizer or dessert. We will return to use that. read more

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Checked out their lunch service on a holiday Monday, and it was pretty quiet.. maybe only a handful of diners in the whole place. There only seemed to be one or two servers working, and we waited about 10 minutes before anyone came over to us. The food was just okay, nothing really memorable. The lunch menu is pretty simplified. They forgot one of the salad dishes we ordered for my mom, but she didn't mind much since she thought the flatbread was just average anyway. I did appreciate being able to substitute sauces on the main entree. Since I swapped in a different sauce (rigatoni is usually great at holding heavier creamier sauces), I can't judge it totally fairly...but it honestly reminded me of something you'd get at a college pasta bar in terms of quality. Overall, I'd rank this below some of the other Italian chain options in the area, especially considering the price point, though I will say the portions were decent. On the plus side, the bathroom was clean and the server was friendly... I get the sense that dinner service is probably better when the place is busier with larger groups. 2.5/5 read more

Maggiano's - Flatbread - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I truly enjoying coming here. This place is special to me. Since I moved to the area and stumbled upon this Italian gem this is the only Italian restaurant I visit. I am familiar with the staff which is always on top of their tasks. The food cannot come out any hotter or fresher. I love the lasagna and fettucine alfredo (with the chicken prepared like the Chicken Francesca). Delicious!!! Omg My boyfriend and I came here for New Year's Eve 2025. What a cute way to end the year. The managers walked around and handed everyone a "Happy New Year" head gear for every customer. I thought this was adorable and well planned! Great job, Maggiano's! read more

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I remember being on the hunt for the authenticity Italian pasta. Visiting a place call "Little Italy" seems to be a great start. It wasn't exactly Paris but, it was a bit of a fix for the moment. I attempted to recreate Salmon pasta, and pasta with meat sauce. It's been a while since I've been here but I'll go back when I need another fix. read more

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My company had a work event here for about 40 people and the Maggiano's team handled it phenomenally. Upon walking into the event room, I immediately noticed the mini bar right outside the doors and was welcomed with a drink right away. They also had our company name on the tables on welcome cards. Great preparation by the team. The food was decent considering it was for a party as big as ours was, nothing to write home about but nothing to complain about either. There was a good selection of everything from Caesar salad to salmon to 2 different cakes for dessert (cheesecake and tiramisu). I would not complain if our company does another event here. There is a strong smell of cheese throughout the restaurant which wasn't pleasant but also understandable given the dishes they serve. read more

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Good food with large portions. Great for sharing. The staff is always helpful and the ambiance is nice. The place is great for large parties with ample seating. read more

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Delicious!!! My friend & I have been twice so far. I had the Chicken Alfredo and Maggiano's Salad (highly recommend!) The Chicken Francese they put on the Alfredo is melt in your mouth scrumptious The pasta is so creamy! The crusty bread & olive oil so yummy too. Our server was Jamesha & she was incredible. Good deal with the $25 "Big Deal" read more

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A Meetup group I belong to gathered at Maggiano's for New Year's Eve. Making reservations was easy on Open Table. Five of us were seated on a far corner. There was a live band and no cover charge. Restaurant staff handed out hats for the men, noise makers and head gear for women. G waited on us. We had no problem getting separate checks. I ordered a Maggiano's salad with no bacon. It had too much red onions so I'll order it without next time. Then I had a side of spaghetti with marinara. Though it's a side, the portion is generous. I was given a delicious complimentary bread when I asked for it. Maggiano's had a complimentary glass of champagne for all the diners. This is definitely a place to celebrate New Year's Eve for those that want a low key celebration with no loud music and extravagant entry fees. And parking is free. Valet was $8. read more

Maggiano's - A side of spaghetti is big. - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I had a great time here for Mother's Day 2025 with my family. They were offering a prefix menu (family style) for our lunch that included appetizers, pasta dishes and dessert. We got to have 4 appetizers in total which was pretty awesome; Caesar salad, fresh bread rolls with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, cheese plate, meatballs, calamari and fried zucchini. For our pasta dishes we chose the fettuccine Alfredo, lobster carbonara, rigatoni ala vodka, and the beef tenderloin medallions. I can honestly say everything was DELICIOUS and made freshly. Also the desserts were just as amazing. Our waitress Cece was super attentive and made sure we were taken care of even though it was a bit chaotic. Our table was super small so it was hard to fit everything on the table but she did amazing in getting everything cleaned up and organized. Highly recommended! read more

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We were seated immediately which was really nice since it was a Saturday night and we didn't have a reservation. Our server was very attentive and he gave great menu recommendations. The Italian Margarita was a little salty and very strong, highly recommend giving it a good stir because the cream does help it go down smoother 8/10. The Caesar Salad was huge and perfect for sharing, however I would've loved more dressing and the croutons were mid 6.5/10. Calamari was such a good portion to share and the batter was nice and light. I wish it was a bit crispier, but overall very solid 8/10. The Chicken Piccata was so yummy, everything was cooked perfectly 9.5/10! To end everything off we had the Tiramisu for dessert, good choice and very creamy 8/10. Overall I would recommend, perfect for a date night or to celebrate a special occasion. read more

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The family went to Maggiano's for my nephew's graduation dinner and the family experience did not disappoint. We had the perfectly friend calamari, the Waygu meatballs and the fried zucchini just for appetizers. The entrees were superb with the Salmon, lasagna, Bolognese Fettuccine and the shrimp scampi. My nephew said that he had really wanted the chicken fettuccine Alfredo so the terrific manager Ms. Wanda made it happen for him. The rest was history because we enjoyed the desserts (tiramisu, cheesecake and the lemon cookies but the highlight was the special small cake given to my nephew since he was being celebrated. I can't even tell you the name of the dessert but I tasted his and it was great. The whole place felt warm and welcoming. The atmosphere said family. read more

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The food was amazing. The service was excellent. Kyle was our server and our bartender. He was five stars excellent polite, a gentleman experienced and excellent. read more

Maggiano's - This is Kyle. He was a gentleman and wonderful. - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

We had Rome as our server, and he was hands-down the best we've had in a long time. As a mom of twins, going out to eat can feel overwhelming, but he truly made it easy and enjoyable. He recommended ordering family-style, and I'm so glad we trusted him. We ordered the medallions, shrimp scampi, shells, and Rigatoni "D," and wow--this spread could've fed a small army. Just like he promised, we had plenty of leftovers (which was honestly a win). Every dish was rich, comforting, and perfect for sharing. The salad deserves its own moment--bacon, avocado, and a sweet dressing that balanced everything beautifully. It was one of those "I'm still thinking about it" kind of salads. From the thoughtful recommendations to the abundance of food and overall experience, Rome made our night out feel effortless and special. Exactly what tired parents need. read more

This is a solid Italian place. Best lasagna I've ever had for sure. I got the Italian mix salad, and that mix up sourness in the salad (with the vinaigrette and the olives) mixed so good with the meat sauce of the lasagna it was perfect for my lunch break. The servers were so attentive, the manager stopped by my table and say hi making sure everything was good with my food. I had a glass of wine to pair it with. read more

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My husband and I were in Houston for a family event, just a day before our anniversary, and we may have had the best waiter at Maggiano's. His service exceeded five stars--he was incredibly helpful, courteous, and thoughtful. It's rare to experience that level of hospitality these days, and we truly appreciated it. Although I was dealing with jet lag and didn't catch his name, I'm certain he was the tallest waiter there he stood out in more ways than one. The food was incredible, and we left with five bags of leftovers! Because of this experience, Maggiano's will be our go-to spot every time we visit Houston from California. This waiter left a lasting impression on our entire family. read more

Maggiano's - The aftermath of our anniversary flan, one of the most thoughtful waiters ever. - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Maggianos is a former shell of what made it great. You will pay higher prices for more cheap product. The bread itself used to be delicious. Serve with olive oil now it is worse than Texas roadhouse rolls. It saddens me that an Italian restaurant will serve this garbage in place of good bread, the service is spotty. It seems that they would rather take care of large parties than small parties and if you order an appetizer and a salad prepared to be railroaded with food, almost as if you're being forced fed.manager seem to care and talk to their friends that are dining there rather than actually getting customer feedback it makes me sad that this place has fallen so far down, but it makes me laugh. You get a lousy product for more cost. read more

I would come back for drinks and appetizers. The presentation for the drinks were outstanding. The ambiance is incredible, too. Even the service was amazing. However, the large room our company was in had poor temperature control. It was freezing, then off... as in very hot and humid in a quickness that never dissipated. The food was good, but it was not outstanding. Had I not recently had truly incredible Italian food, I would not have been as disappointed. The eggplant parmigiana had perhaps an American twist? It was arranged in thick, dry cuts with some cheese sticking the pieces together. The sauce was alright. In general, the entree was fine. The calamari, bruschetta, and mushrooms were certainly the highlight of the meal. Again, I would come back for appetizers. read more

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Visited on Saturday evening 12.28.2024 and had maybe a 5 minutes wait before friendly staff escorted us to a booth. Spacious interior, a bar next to the entrance and prompt service with reasonable prices. We ordered 4 cheese ravioli 5/5, chicken Alfredo fettuccine 2/5--chicken tasted like it was a frozen chicken and there was no flavor to the pasta. Now the dessert chocolate layer cake was decadent 5/5. read more

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Maggiano's is a classic. Met friends for lunch - everything we ordered was fantastic and our waitstaff was wonderful. Always great food - from appetizers to dessert. read more

Maggiano's - Margherita Flatbread - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is our first time ordering take out since I was craving some pasta. The ordering process was straight forward. We placed an order online. Then arrived at the parking spot and they brought out our food within 17 minutes. Honestly, it was so quick. The portions are generous and the sauce is flavorful. The fresh house made bread is divine. We had the chicken Parmesan and extra pasta in marinara. Both did not disappoint. If you don't feel like cooking this will make such a great weeknight spot. read more

Maggiano's - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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You can always count on maggiano's to be a comfortable atmosphere filled with courteous staff and generous portions of food. The prices have gone up over the years and they used to have a free take home meal that came with most dishes. Now the free take home meal is $6 which is still a good deal. The eggplant Parmesan was amazing thick slices of fresh eggplant fried so crispy and delightful smothered in a tomato sauce that had a little bit of sweetness to it and lots of cheese can't go wrong with this dish. The capellini with chicken and spinach with white wine and cream sauce was excellent. Again the portions are very large enough for two to share. The apple pie dessert was dripping with caramel and the crust is so crispy you could not help but eat the whole thing. Again it's a family style restaurant that doesn't go wrong anything you decide to order you will probably be happy with. Give it a try read more

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Food was good. Servicer was nice. Just a little over priced. And they no longer offer the take home meal for $6.00

This review is solely for the one item I've ordered repeatedly - the chocolate cake. It is so indulgent, moist, and rich. One day I'll try their entrees, but for now, I'll forever think of Maggiano's for a cheat day dessert. Kindly note the pic attached shows the cake frosting a little melted lol It's the end of August and drove about 35 minutes. read more

Maggiano's - Chocolate Layered Cake - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wonderful restaurant. Excellent ambiance as the restaurant is just beautiful inside quite elegant but you can dress casually If you want. Both booth and table seating are available, we've always been seated very quickly and the service is always been impeccable. The management of this restaurant obviously strives for good service and it's apparent in the effect. The lunch portions are quite adequate and affordable but still have good quality, texture and flavor. I love the meatball sandwich and the salads are delicious and fresh. I tried the Maggiano's salad and enjoyed it very much. The sandwich comes with steak fries which are delicious. We always get a few take home dinners as the $6 charge is ridiculously low for a well made lasagna. Even the iced tea is special! I can't wait to return again. read more

I dined at the Memorial location recently. The food was good but service was lacking. When the bread was served, it was hot rolls with butter. I told our waitress that I was expecting olive oil and she told me I needed to try the rolls with butter because it was so much better. OK , mom! Then when it was time to pay, she just left the credit card device set up for one of our diners on the table and left. That diner paid but didn't understand how to set it up for the next ticket. There were two more of us that needed to pay and our server was no where to be found. Finally another server helped us pay. This is not the first time I found good food but less than great service. Maybe there needs to be more training. read more

First off, this was our only experience at this location. Our family has had exceptional experiences with other locations, particularly the Austin Domain. We went to this restaurant to celebrate our daughter's birthday and had a reservation. We were seated at a table in the front of the dining room with the sun shining in our eyes for the majority of our time there. The restaurant wasn't crowded, they had just chosen to give us a table is a less desirable location. The food was okay, not fantastic. I recall the food being very good in the past. The prices weren't justified by the food quality. The drinks were weak, but that's the decision of the bartender. The service was confrontational and awkward throughout our visit. Quite unpleasant really. In the future, we will return to other restaurants who are better suited to serve their customers. read more

I ordered mom's lasagna off of Uber Eats and the delivery came on time, but the lasagna was actually cold in the center, you guys have to do better than this for the price of your food, I have ordered this many times and it always comes hot, unfortunately, I did not have a way to heat up my order so lucky me I got to eat cold lasagna read more

Sadly Maggiano's continues to go downhill. We stopped in for an early dinner, hoping to see improvements but alas it wasn't meant to be. Pasta was cooked well enough except for some clumping. The Alfredo sauce was badly broken and extremely thin. The bread was overly floured (multiple napkins required!!). The sangria was a sugar bomb (with one piece of orange & one cherry). read more

My friend ordered and had delivered the Lasagna from Maggianos on Gessner/Katy Fwy (Memorial City Mall). Not good. Onions were huge and why would you put carrots in a lasagna unless it's vegetable lasagna?!! Lastly, it was burnt. when the food was delivered, it was warm, not hot, but warm. read more

Maggiano's - Lasagna from Maggianos with huge onions & carrots. - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food is Good!!! I had eggplant parmesan with spaghetti noodles. It had a great amount of sauce to mix with the spaghetti. The eggplants were fried nicely had a good taste. They have a $5 special for take home. I choose lasagna ate it the next day and again the Food is Good!! Our waitress was very kind and friendly. read more

Maggiano's - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

I flew into town yesterday and grabbed a couple things from here. Kids spaghetti & meatballs, side salad (neither pictured) and kids breaded chicken with mashed potatoes & broccoli. First off, the side salad was $7 and was literally the size of my palm. So small! What a rip off. I'm so interested to see what the $13 full size looks like. The spaghetti and meatball, eh. I wasn't expecting thing amazing from a chain restaurant. Was it edible, yes. Now the breaded chicken, honestly had to hold back from vomiting. Processed chicken! Come on, I mean I know I only paid $7.50 but damn, I'm happy to pay more and get real chicken. There was no texture when you cut it. Never again. read more

Maggiano's - Processed chicken, crunchy and gross - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We visited Mariano's after our church service. The food was great, the ambiance was beautiful, but the service was amazing. A young gentleman named Jalon took great care of us. He is very professional, attentive and knowledgeable about the food, the wine and even convinced us the try the Italian donuts. This was by far the best experience we've had in a restaurant. Thanks, Acosta Family read more

I rarely review chains cuz... who cares. But. I had the best night talking to the bartender Sam and I'm sure the spinach dip I had is the best I've ever eaten. Ever. I stopped by to grab 2 kids meals and ended up staying for 2 hours. I enjoy industry people who enjoy their jobs and Sam enjoys his job. We discussed an array of things and I heard how he engages with the waitstaff. He is magnificent. Happy hour was great. I love it here. read more

Definitely the most pathetic pasta I've had in all my years on planet earth. Rubber sautéed in water is the best way to describe "Famous Rigatoni D." The pasta was very rubbery and the sauce was as if they watered it down. It tasted very mediocre and lacked flavor all around. I left full off of bread and seasoned olive oil. This was the best part of the visit. Waitress seemed to always have an excuse for forgetting something or taking so long. First time here and I was definitely not expecting to be this disappointed. read more

Maggiano's - Our Famous Rigatoni "D" - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was shocked at the reviews after my experience. It was our first time at Maggiano's. The service was excellent and so was the food. Kudos to the manager on duty who greeted each table. Portions are huge and flavor was great. read more

Maggiano's - Appetizer - Calamari Fritté - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This location of Maggiano's seems to have the best service out of all the locations I've been to in the area. Now, I'm a bit biased because I got married at this location, but hands down I get great service every time I come here. This particular visit was to celebrate Valentine's Day with my husband, and even though the food had an issue, the service and resolution were executed perfectly. We arrived right at our reservation time and were seated immediately. We decided to order off the special Valentine's That's Amore special which included either 2 salads or 1 appetizer to share, 2 entrées, 2 desserts, and 2 cocktails. We went with Italian salads, and my husband wanted the Beef Medallions that were served at our wedding dinner. I chose the red snapper. I did not like the snapper at all. It just didn't have enough flavor for me, and it was over cooked. It wasn't an issue however and they quickly changed me to the scampi, which was delicious. We ended with tiramisu and chocolate cake to go. For our cocktails we chose the Pomegranate martini, which was nice, but not anything spectacular. All in all, it was a lovely romantic dinner, made all the better by our AWESOME server Adoreun! He was great and really made the experience perfect, even with a small hiccup. read more

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I don't go to Maggiano's as much as I probably want to and my boyfriend had been craving for weeks. I thought it would be a good place for a Mother's Day dinner. I made a reservation about 2 weeks in advance and was contacted by the restaurant to confirm my reservation. The host also wanted to advise that the location would only be doing family style dining. We arrived about 15 minutes before our reservation and weren't able to be seated early. There isn't much seating inside for waiting on days like this but there are some seats outside good - great for photos and chatting before we were seated. I enjoy the family style dining so I was pleased with portions and selections for entrees, pastas and dessert. I was a little disappointed appetizers weren't apart of the menu. We enjoyed everything we ordered - our favorites were the Maggiano's salad, lasagna, chicken parm and mashed potatoes. However, all the items were not hot; almost cold actually. The service was a bit slow in the beginning and wasn't that friendly. While I understand the traffic on a holiday may impact wait times and customer service; I do expect the actual food be hot and fresh. We ordered a pitcher of mimosa and it was considerably small for the price. Maggiano's also is currently offering the $6 take homes which is nice. We got a lasagna to go. The quality of the food gets the 4 star rating. read more

Amazing service. The management and staff went above and beyond. The ambiance was perfect. Everyone in my enjoyed their food! I had the chopped salad and the blackened salmon. read more

Maggiano's - Chopped Salad Chopped Salad Blackened Salmon with Crispy Calabrian Shrimp - Italian Near Me - Houston, Texas

We've been there many times, and mostly had good experiences; good food, good service, reasonable prices. However, we went for an early Mother's Day dinner yesterday. We weren't surprised to find that there were no tables available for almost 4 hours, and were pleased to find two seats available at the bar. My wife and I are accustomed to eating at a restaurant's bar when there's a long wait for a table. But when the bartender brought us menu's, we only then learned that they had a "prix fixe" menu for this "special day," and no other options were available. "Prix fixe" is apparently French for "gouge the customer for as much as possible." The cost for dinner in this normally reasonably-priced restaurant was $45 per person for a three-course meal. We can normally get out for less than that for both of us, and take one of their Classic Pasta dishes home, to boot. We'll be back, of course, especially since we have a gift card. But this sort of attempted exploitation is really irritating and disappointing for a business that we previously thought highly of. read more

Service wasn't what you would expect or remember. Bread was a ciabatta roll. Prices are outrageous now. The worst part of it all was the brown butter cake with the brown better sauce. Which menu says it comes with. My had honey dripped all over the cake and plate. I hen I asked the waitress she seemed a little surprised I asked then lied and said oh yes when it comes out of oven. No it was all over the plate and mixed with the strawberries. Very disappointing all the way around I will be adding this to my no list. read more