The GM Nate is top level. If you're blessed enough to have him stop by your table, then don't let him go. He's a master of hospitality. Food and service is always top notch at this location. Parking isn't the greatest, but if you've been to Riverside Square Mall, then you know it's terrible. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is typical loud and dark Maggiano's. You'll feel right at home if you're a regular of the brand.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You're family... read more

If it wasn't for our server Margarita we would have given a one star, she was great. This is an Italian restaurant serving sweet rolls. Our chopped salad was nothing special My wife's Mom's Lasagna tasted like they us ed Ragu sauce. My Linguine Di Mare was fair, no broth. We have been going to Maggianos for a long time, and sorry to say it's over read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Linguine di Mare - Italian Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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We came during lunch it was pretty empty no one noticed us at first buttt let me tell you that was some of the best Italian food I've ever had, from portion size all the way down to the ingredients I was very pleased, Iam extremely sad we no longer have a location in Los Angeles to visit so when we get back home to California I will have to make a drive to have this again in my home state . [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe was cozy and laid back the layout is big but still very intimate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I've never been to the restaurant for a regular meal, but Maggiano's is our family's go-to venue for big celebrations. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This location has several private spaces, with modular walls that can convert to accommodate parties of all sizes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We've attended functions of all kinds here, and each time, we left feeling completely full and sated. For a chain, Maggiano's punches well above its weight class with its mix of ambiance, service, and generous portions of dependable pasta-centric dishes. The food is surprisingly decent for something that's cooked and served in such volume. My favorite entree from my most recent visit was the chicken parmesan. I don't know how they achieved it, but the cutlets somehow stayed crispy under the load of hot red sauce and melty cheese. The service is fantastic. Every time we've rented out a space, the staff were readily available and attendant to our evolving needs throughout the event. The all-you-can-eat part of the catered events is a major plus. When our table raved over the fried calamari and quickly bulldozed our shared platter, we only needed to ask for a refill. Minutes later, our server came by with a plateful of freshly fried calamari. What a dream. read more

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I reserved one table for 2 for an 8 pm dinner on open table and was asked to wait. I immediately spoke with the Manager who was amazing he ensured we were seated immediately and taken care of immediately. Our waiter Raphael was also amazing. The immediate response of the manager and the attentiveness of the waiter made the experience memorable. The Manager regularly checked in and at the end of dinner gave me and my guest a VIP card for free dessert and priority seating at our next visit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The environment was warm and family oriented[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and my food was amazing! We were gifted the calamari appetizer by the waiter. I would return because the food and service was remarkable. read more

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I thought this was fine Italian cuisines but based on the flavors it was not fine Italian. The complementary bread and olive oil was not up to standard for an Italian restaurant. The olive oil doesn't taste and look like olive oil. Maybe they replaced it with another oil. The bread was nice, soft and warm. We got the appetizer calamari's it was lacking salt. Texture was good. The pomegranate cocktail. They gave me the entire cocktail shaker so that had 3 cocktails. Worth the money. Flavor not the best. 3/5. It had a bit medicine taste. It might be the syrup they used. The highlight of the day was the pasta dishes. Still missing some salt but it was delicious. The second highlight was the dessert tiramisu . I would definitely get this again Customer service / waiter 5/5. read more

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This used to be my favorite place to come and eat with my fiancé, but sadly it has gone downhill. They claimed to revamp the menu, but honestly, they took off all the things I loved! We tried the Wagyu meatballs, Ceasar salad the four cheese cheese ravioli and the chicken parm with ziti. The salsa tasted like fish juice and Well unfortunately I threw up my ravioli shortly after and my fiancée also had an upset stomach we won't be returning read more

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- [[HIGHLIGHT]]Extremely spacious: a full bar area at the entrance and a large open dining room with plenty of booths and tables--comfortable for couples, families, and larger groups alike[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - Impeccable service: staff were friendly, attentive, and consistently professional, checking in often without ever feeling intrusive - [[HIGHLIGHT]]Varied atmosphere: loud and bustling near the bar on Thanksgiving Eve, yet the dining room stayed calm and pleasantly hushed; the noise didn't carry over, making for a relaxed and comfortable dining experience[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - Enjoyable food with huge portions: fresh Calamari with a light, crispy batter and tender squid, served with a tangy marinara; Linguine di Mare piled high with mussels, shrimp, clams, and lobster meat over perfectly cooked pasta (though the sauce could use more flavor and wasn't spicy at all); a massive Eggplant Parm with spaghetti in marinara--breading was light and crispy, though the eggplant itself needed more seasoning; complimentary bread rolls were excellent--warm, soft, slightly sweet, and perfect with the whipped butter; the kids' Spaghetti with Meat Sauce was a generous portion but could use more meat; for dessert, the Apple Crostada was warm and comforting, though it could've used a larger scoop of ice cream to match the portion size of the tart - Portions vs price: prices may seem a bit high at first glance, but the huge portions meant we had plenty of leftovers--enough for a very filling lunch the next day read more

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I had visited Maggiano's late February for my birthday. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were seated in a cozy both in the bar area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had visited another location before and really liked the family style menu option. So it worked out for my family for dinner. Jermaine was our server and was the absolute best that evening! We ordered some drinks I got a mule and my fiance got a smoked old fashioned. They won us over with the presentation of the old fashioned. It came out in this enclosed box with the smoke. My fiance enjoyed it. So the family meal consists of salad, 2 choices of appetizers, 4 choices of entrees and dessert. Started with the bread and then shortly after 2 salads and appetizers of calamari and wagyu meatballs came out. Our table was so full of food already as we were 5 guests, they brought 2 plates of everything to share. It was definitely enough food for us 5 and then some. Everything was delicious! We were getting stuffed. Jermaine offered us containers as the entrees were about to come out. We packed whatever was left and they cleared the table. The entrees were brought out and OMG it was quite the spread. 2 giant bowls of pasta in vodka sauce and fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. And 1 platter of baked salmon and another of steak medallions. Everything was so good! Both pastas were good but I loved the vodka rigatoni. It looked like we barely made a dent but we were stuffed. The desserts came out next and was served strawberry cheesecake, chocolate cake, and tiramisu. I had little of everything and they all were amazing. It was a great dinner and went home with plenty of leftovers! Loved having this family style option as it was definitely enough for us all. Jermaine was great through our entire visit! We will be back again! read more

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i've been here many times. i've recently started a fasting diet but after five days, with minimal solid food and a long night of work ahead, I came here to get nutritious salvation. Sure i'll add some temporary pounds for a day or two but what other high end eatery can you overshare with the waiter you're dealing with a runny tummy? i'll be right as rain and better in a jiff - [[HIGHLIGHT]]come here for delectable food, painstakingly prepared in a newly refurbished dining area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Sole consistent drawback: slow service. charming and or is it possible to get like a little carafe of water? I haven't run stomach and saw out thanks. read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Mouth watering! - Italian Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

Pre covid, maggianos was my favorite restaurant. The prices were reasonable, the portions were large, coupons were sent, and the food was delicious! I would dream of the crispy Vesuvio potatoes. Post Covid, the portions shrink every year, the prices increase and the food is salty and overpriced. I wasted $80 on soggy, salty food. read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Brunch- avoid at all costs. Featured pumpkin pancakes, sausage and a mimosa - Italian Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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The food was delicious and homemade it's also a great place to have events. The service and employees are very attentive. And [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance was great old fashioned Italian American[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I always dunk on Italian food because I've always perceived it to be overpriced "refined" carbs but turns out that's only because I've had trash NY Italian food that's incomparable to the communities that have migrated West into Jersey. For context, I've dine at all price points for Italian fare in NY, spent a week in Italy, and have eaten in homes of a few Italian friends of mine. They're all different with different priorities and resources. But anywhos: I love Maggiano's food. Maggiano's Italian food is the hearty, rich, well-crafted food you'd expect for the price point most joints cost. And it's i bulk too, which is very hard to accomplish. The food that was served at my friend's baby shower did not feel like it was reheated in mass but as if each piece was individually cooked. How they accomplished this? I don't know but color me impressed. And the flavors were beyond rich and complex. I'm sure a bunch of Italians are reading this thinking "if he thinks that tastes good, then he should try (blank)". Lol yeah I'm so open to suggestions. I can't really say anything about their business practice or model since I was only a guest but my friends keep holding events here, so they must be doing something right. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Oh the baby shower and MC were really well setup.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So... get pregnant and plan an event here? read more

Yesterday I went to a private party from my husband's company, at this place... It is always clean and customer service is flawless! Servers were son professional kind and the food was perfect temperature We enjoyed a DJ and a Bartender just for us... the place has private areas for this kind of events I love the Chicken Parmigiana and the salad we had Thank you to all the team... blessings read more

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We came here for a murder mystery dinner the night before Valentine's Day. It was something different to do and that's why we decided to come. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is a very big restaurant and they have a few private rooms for events.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were greeted by the hostess who was friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat at a table with different couples which was a nice way to meet new people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was family style food and was all very good. Service was great! The murder mystery could have been better. But we had a good time. read more

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We have not been to this location for a few years. We were pleasantly surprised by the revamped menu. The classic Italian meals remain on the menu with an update from the last time we were there. The salmon was delicious and the chicken francese was well seasoned. Our server Amanda was attentive and did a great job making us feel welcomed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor was classically the same.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We also noted the increase in the prices. Overall there were no complaints about the quality of the food which is a good sign. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Maggianos is a good place to have a group dinner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Starters to consider include crab cakes, Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms, and calamari. 1170 cal) Chef KB's Lobster Carbonara is tasty. The "The Grand" Chicken Parmesan is tasty and keeps as a leftover. read more

Went with the entire family and went home with tons of food. The family style was so much food, you can feed twice the number of people and the best thing, you can take it home. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service is excellent and the place is elegant for a chain.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was also tasty. read more

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Maggianos was a great time. Nothing better than the family style dinner. The price was great but the portions were even better we literally had food for days. Every single part of the family style menu was fantastic. So many options and a great vibe with a big group. As for the staff they were amazing, very accommodating not like you were at a restaurant more so as if you were at families house having dinner. Our waiter was great a true family man and he made us all feel so welcomed and made sure we were taken care of as if we were related. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a great family place for a family meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great service. Absolutely top notch and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's very nice and old school feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is typical and what you expect. Portions are absolutely huge. Come here for the size and the staff for sure. Manny who is part time made our dinner special. read more

Made a reservation for Thanks Giving, but why have a reservation when still had to wait a half-hour beyond our 4:30 time. Also one of the persons in out group is on a carnivorous diet. They could not and would not let them order a steak. The Manager was very dismissing when we attempted to talk to him about the situation. Also the product served was below that standard of Maggiano's normal quality. On the bright side was our server she was fantastic and we took care of her with a 25% tip. read more

There's something special about stepping into Maggiano's Little Italy at The Shops at Riverside. [[HIGHLIGHT]]From the moment you walk in, you're transported to an era of old-school Italian charm--where warm lighting, classic white linen tablecloths, and the timeless melodies of Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday set the scene for an unforgettable evening.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Tonight, we opted for a relaxed bar-side experience, and it did not disappoint! Cindy, our incredible server and bartender, made sure every moment was filled with warmth, laughter, and expertly crafted cocktails. Appetizer Selections:Italian Meatballs - Savory, tender, and bursting with flavor.Stuffed Mushrooms - A perfect blend of creamy, garlicky goodness.Spaghetti Aglio Olio - Simple, yet packed with rich, garlicky depth. Beverage Highlights:Pomegranate Martini - A refreshing balance of Absolut Raspberri, Cointreau, pomegranate, cranberry, and fresh sour, served tableside.Smoked Old Fashioned - A showstopper! Knob Creek Rye, Luxardo Maraschino, and bitters, infused with aromatic smoke for a mesmerizing tableside experience.Classic Cosmo - A timeless favorite with the perfect citrus kick. The Smoked Old Fashioned was not just a drink--it was an experience! Cindy artfully filled the serving vessel with smoke, adding an extra layer of depth to the already bold flavors. A treat for both the eyes and the palate! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The nostalgic playlist had us tapping our feet and humming along, making for a night that was both delicious and delightfully memorable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're looking for a spot to enjoy hearty Italian flavors, handcrafted cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere, Maggiano's is a must-visit![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Shops at Riverside 70 Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack, NJ 07601 maggianos.com @MaggianosLittleItaly #Maggianos #LittleItalyVibes #HackensackEats #FoodieFinds #ItalianFoodLover #SmokedOldFashioned #CocktailExperience #NJFoodie #TravelingFoodie212 #ClassicEats #FoodLovers #NostalgicDining #YelpElite #TasteOfItaly #CulinaryJourney #Eataly #FoodieAdventure read more

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TLDR: great experience in a great environment with extremely friendly staff but food is lacking in flavor. Come here if you want to grab a quick bite or aren't sure what to eat but don't expect to be blown away Came here on a Friday night and it was extremely busy. Enjoyed by families, individuals on dates and groups of friends, this place was very lively. I was immediately greeted by wait staff and brought to our table. Our server (I believe his name was Nino) came over pretty quickly to get our drink orders as we were still waiting for the rest of our party. He was helpful when we were ordering and very attentive throughout the course of our dinner. Food looked amazing but it lacked flavor. Zucchini fritters: very crunchy, would not be good by itself. Must dip with the sauce Calamari: crispy but a lot of pieces were just very tiny or just fried dough Chopped salad. It's a salad... but it was very refreshing Baked ziti: sauce was not very flavorful Chicken francese: chicken breast wasn't dry, but not extremely juicy. Asparagus was good but was very old as a major portion of the lower stem was inedible. read more

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The Italian salad is the best ever! I ordered the Italian salad to go and it was perfection! I would love to try some more dishes here next time. read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Italian Italian Tossed Salad - Italian Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

I've been here several times. Generous portions, good service and [[HIGHLIGHT]]decent ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We will prob go back.

Shocking. This is not the service Maggiano's is known for nor the service we have experienced in the past. What happened here? A turnover in management??? What we and others experienced this day was a consequence of very poor planning by Management. There was a banquet going on in the back room and Management seemed to have sent most of the staff back there. Absolutely, the banquet folks need to be taken care of but NOT at the sacrifice of not serving your regular dining area with equal excellence. Both sections are equally important. In fact, some would argue that the main dining area is more important as that is where the daily business is at. The point is both areas should have had quality service. We in the main area did not have that. Our section was severely neglected. Our waiter was nowhere in sight. Food was very delayed as well. We come to find out later that our server was not a waiter at all but a bartender. So this bartender was coming back to our area only when he had a free moment. This was NOT FAIR to him and to the customers. It also took 15 minutes or more to get our check. We would have gladly left with a free meal. We started to wonder is that what we were getting as the check didn't come for an eternity. Lastly, the Linguini Di Mar was awful this day. Shards of broken shell pieces in the dish. My dad had to keep spitting out his food. What in the world?! This dish used to be broken shell pieces free and more balanced in its seafood makeup. Now it's 80% mussels with broken shell pieces. This was such a disappointing visit. We were celebrating 2 birthdays. Not so happy at all. read more

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On august 10, 2025 I scheduled a reservation on open table for this restaurant which it wasn't my first time going but my second. The first time we went I guess we got lucky and got good service. Today when I walked in I was greeted by my waiter which didn't even bother to bring me out bread and all the other tables sitting had bread. When it was time for the appetizers I ordered some fried mozzarella which came cold and with some type of soggy cheese on top, and the Caesar salad which the croutons were stale. Besides that experience we decided that maybe the food wouldn't be bad. When our food came out my wife didn't even touch her steak she cut it through the middle and told me it was over cooked which the temperature I had asked for was medium well. When I told the waiter he immediately sends out the chef to question me about what's wrong and he answers," it looks medium well to me I can't help you guys". Which I proceeded to ask for the check at this point I didn't even touch my food. The service here is disgusting for the price they're charging and the management is ran extremely poorly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Long story short I don't recommend you guys to come here the whole vibe was off and it was all a waste of money.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Italian Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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Maggiano's has gone down hill in recent years. They used to have the best chicken parm. Two large scaloppini cuts of chicken- fried to a gorgeous golden brown. It was always tender and juicy and you could cut it with a fork. Nicely dressed with their terrific sauce and topped with flavorful provolone cheese - perfectly melted. Last year- all of the stores got lazy and the chicken was not thinly sliced or pounded thin. They claimed it was because people complained the chicken was dry. Considering I ate there at least once or twice a month and always got chicken parm- I never saw that. Every time I went in in there over the last year- I was able to get them to pound out the chicken. Now this isn't difficult- they have a rolling machine to this. But you have to special request it. I was living with it. However this summer I get an email - Maggiano's is launching their New Grand Chicken Park with Mozzarella. Well I had it twice now. Both times they agreed to pound the chicken, but they had now provolone to swap with the mozzarella. When it came out both times- the chicken was good, but smothered in sauce with a small round slice of mozzarella on top. The sauce was lukewarm warm and the cheese barely melted. This has happened two times now. There won't be a third time. On top of all this- they got rid of their take one home pasta entrees. For years if you got an entree- you could also buy one to take home for 5.99-8.99. Well they got rid of this. Plus- the price of entrees had doubled over the last 10 years. Even with inflation- it shouldn't cost that much. It's a shame Maggiano's has gone south. They have now lost my business forever. read more

Came to Maggiano's for a Family Style Dinner, and left STUFFED. Made a reservation ahead of time. Our waiter was very attentive and fun, which made dinner so much better. Started off with a duo of salads, calamari, and crispy zucchini; this could've been the whole dinner it was that much food! Followed by the Rig D, Chicken Piccata, Salmon with Lemon and Herbs, and Shrimp Fra Diavolo. Everything tasted great! Ended with a sampler of 5 different desserts; again everything tasted great. Highly recommend! read more

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I've been to two other locations of Maggiano's before, one in las Vegas and one in Orlando and now New Jersey. This time the food fell short of my expectations. As an appetizer we got the fried calamari which was great and as entrees I got the shrimp scampi and my wife got the chicken fettuccine, my shrimp scampi just didn't really have much flavor whereas my wife's chicken fettuccine tasted better then mine. We were sat down within 5-10 mins. The staff were a bit rushed at the entrance but it was a Saturday night and it looked like a full house so understandable but our waiter was friendly and took good care of us. read more

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The food here never disappoints, and it remains one of my favorite spots. However, I'm deducting a star because they discontinued the $5 to-go pastas, which was a fantastic deal and something I looked forward to. When our waiter informed us they were no longer available, the manager--who happened to overhear our conversation--came over and kindly explained that Corporate made the decision to discontinue them due to the high labor costs and low profit margin. While I understand the reasoning, it's still a bit of a letdown for loyal customers who enjoyed the convenience and value. That being said, the service is consistently excellent, and despite this minor disappointment, I'll continue to love both the food and ambiance of this restaurant. I highly recommend the Famous Rigatoni D! read more

I have ordered here before, and I keep forgetting the Fettuccine Alfredo is very bland, I don't know what it's missing, maybe more garlic. I ordered the holiday carry out package and it was a good deal for all the food you get, but there was some parts of it that were lacking. The meatballs were very salty and the tomatoes in the mozzarella alla Caprese were old. The Shrimp Scampi was delicious, and Rigatoni Vodka was good. Cheesecake excellent and so was Tiramisu. read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Holiday carryout - Italian Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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Had a great experience here for a family dinner. The service was fantastic! Everyone was so polite, and our waiter really knew what to recommend. The food was a bit slow to come out, but I think that's because it was truly made from scratch! - Minestrone soup- so cozy and heartwarming. Loved it! A little salty but I did not mind. - Chicken Francese was delicious! Loved the egg/parm cheese outside with no flour to seemed. - chicken parm was great! The sauce was amazing - wedge potato side was so yummy with the peel still on it - dessert platter was incredible! We ate it ALL! read more

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Everything was great we made a reservation got to the restaurant on time! We didn't have to wait too long. The ambiance was super inviting. It still gives that timeless restaurant feel . Our hostess was very nice and attentive . The food was good but we were super hungry so I didn't get much pictures of our plates ... but we had the crabcake appetizer, the cheesy garlic bread and then for our main course we had the carbonara with lobster and the steak. Everything was cooked well and we will definitely go back no complaints at all. read more

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Well - I'm giving up on Maggiano's. It used to be one of my favorite places, but after the menu changes and price hikes...I just can't do it anymore. They took off some of my favorites from the menu. The items that are still there have dropped in quality and increased in price. Even the service has dipped in quality. We were the only people in the restaurant today for about an hour and it still took forever to get our food. See you never again, Maggiano's! read more

My experience here was okay. Ambiance: (2/5) There were small flies that wouldn't leave our table. The booths were way to big for two people, so I thought we should have be seated else where especially since it wasn't super busy. Price: (3/5) Prices are okay. Food: (3/5) There was nothing that wowed me. Tried a couple of pastas and it just seems like they warm up pasta sauce from the grocery store. It was really lacking Italian spices. Service: (3/5) Service was a bit slow. Had to wave down our waiter multiple times for water or the check. In conclusion, I won't be coming back. read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Italian Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

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I NEVERRRRR EVERRRR give chain restaurants 5 stars (OK I might have a few times in the past, maybe), but our experience at Maggiano's in Hackensack was the definition of a perfect experience. My family and I decided to come here for a Tuesday afternoon lunch and it was relatively quiet at the restaurant, which was what we were hoping for. The restaurant itself was quite large inside and had plenty of tables, but during our time there, there were maybe 5-6 active tables only. My wife and I had already done our research and reviewed the menu prior to us going to the restaurant so we already knew what we were going to order when we sat down with our toddler son. The menu was easy to comprehend and, if anything, was actually kind of similar to Olive Gardens, but to compare Maggiano's to an Olive Garden would do Maggiano's a big injustice (although I love Olive Garden too). The menu consisted of your classic Italian starters, salads, standard pastas (served with a protein), sandwiches, lunch combos (for lunch only obviously), specialty pastas and classic pastas. Honestly, I didn't really know the difference between the standard, specialty and classic pastas, but the items in them all sounded good. Since this was sort of a casual, celebratory meal for my wife, my son and I, we decided to go all out and get a few starters and pastas (and I'll get to dessert a little later). To kick off our meal, we ordered the Crispy Zucchini Fritte (aka Fried Zucchini) with Lemon Aioli and Stuffed Mushrooms - Spinach, Garlic, Breadcrumbs. First, let me say, both were DELICIOUS (and you're going to hear that a lot). The Fried Zucchini was not exactly what we had imagined, but instead even better. It was served as 6 hugggggge slices of fried zucchini with a side of tasty Lemon Aioli. Honestly, I had never seen Fried Zucchini served in this fashion, but it worked, and it was crispy and fried perfectly. Do I need to say anything about the Stuffed Mushrooms? I rarely have met a Stuffed Mushroom I didn't like and this was no exception. Once again, really good and there were 6 pieces in the order. Do I wish that there was more? Absolutely! For our entrees, my wife ordered the Chicken Marsala served with Mushroom & Marsala Sauce and Spaghetti Aglio Olio. I, on the other hand, had the Chicken Parmesan served with Provolone & Marinara Sauce and Spaghetti Marinara. Both were EXCELLENT. As expected, the portions were large and take home worthy, but the flavors were very, very ... VERY good. If I had done a blind taste test, I would have never thought these entrees to have been served from a chain restaurant. Although we were stufffffed to the gills, as I had almost finished my entire entree, we managed to find some space in our stomachs for dessert. All of the desserts sounded really good and there was a 5 for $13.99 sampler ($4.99 for each individual dessert), so we thought "What the hell, let's go for it!" The Mini Dessert Sampler with Tiramisu, Gigi's Butter Cake, New York Style Cheesecake, Creme Brulee, Apple Crostada was the icing on the cake, star on the tree, whatever you want to call it, but it topped off our meal perfectly. EVERY SINGLE dessert was soooooo good. I thought we didn't have much room for dessert, but we finished every single one in the sampler! And you might think it's just a sampler, so the portions are small for the dessert, but nope, they were all a decent sharing size. I can't even pinpoint which one was my favorite because they were all so delectable. I seriously thought each one was amazing. As you can tell, we really, really, reallllllly loved the food at Maggiano's. Each item was perfect and my only gripe was I wish we had even more. I'm usually not a "go crazy on dessert" person and it's usually not the highlight of a meal for me, but the dessert sampler really WOW'd me. Oh, and service was fantastic. Our waitress was the ONLY waiter working that afternoon, so she was running back and forth between 6 tables, but not once did she forget anything or seem flustered. Every request we made, she accommodated. Like I said, EVERYTHING was perfect. We will definitely be back. (Oh and, if you're craving more, for $5, you can take home one of their classic pastas if you order an entree while dining in. And, yes, it's pre-packaged already, but still worth it!) read more

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Decided to try out this place for lunch . Got the chicken Parmesan sandwich, comes with fries and a pickle. It was $14 and change and available M-F lunch hours . You definitely get a very filling meal. And it was tasty as well. I thought the bread would've been hard, but it was not. Only think really lacking is cheese, otherwise it would've been a 4 star review. I would've loved mozzarella cheese on top, like a good portion of it at least . read more

Maggiano's Little Italy - Chicken Parmesan sandwich - Italian Near Me - Hackensack, New Jersey

This is not the same place I remember a few years ago. I will start out on the positives: Our waiter Neil was excellent and when we first entered the restaurant, we were greeted with happy and professional people. Now to the cons: The prices are outrageous! Menu choices are more limited. Quality of food is just fair. I won't be coming back. read more

I sat at bar. And sat. And sat. One other patron at bar but no bartender. Hostess and manager roaming around but still no bartender. About 15 min later bartender showed up in a fog of cigarette smoke. No "welcome to Maggiano's, how can I help" but "are you eating?" I wanted wine and their list is pretty good but their prices are ridiculous. Well over the typical 4x markup. So I went for a cocktail and the $37 filet. It came out pretty quick and was cooked perfectly. A very good value compared to other nearby restaurants. However no one came by to ask about my meal, whether my steak was cooked okay, if I wanted another drink - nothing. As mentioned the bar area was fairly empty. And then...it happened again. I sat, and sat, and sat. And finally had to ask the manager for my check. I walked out without a "thank you" or anything. Disappointing. read more