Maggiano's?!*~

Kam7185 · Jul 6th, 2008, 04:04 PM

Hello,

The family is taking me out to Maggiano's to celebrate my college graduation this upcoming weekend. However, I have never been- wasn't even my choice!

So, what is good?? Any suggestions.... the menu is quite an undertaking!

Thanks!

http://www.maggianos.com

titania029 · Jul 6th, 2008, 04:20 PM

I love Maggiano's, excellent food and service. I can't recall a dish off of the top of my head that I really like, but I don't recall ever getting anything bad either. Maggiano's is very family friendly. I wonder if that's why it was chosen. Where did you want to go? If you think it's not a big deal, perhaps you can talk to your parents about changing it?

ItalianFashion · Jul 6th, 2008, 05:11 PM

I have tried the Bombalina platter and it was great! I love the Zucchini with the lemon sauce. I used to get Ravioli with tomato vodka sauce . I do not see it on the menu so it may be something I asked if they could make . They do have gnocci with tomato vodka. The sauce was delicious. One of my favorite items from any restaurant. My b/f at the time loved the chicken parm.

grayxie · Jul 6th, 2008, 05:21 PM

When I go with my family, we get the "Family Style" meal. So you get to pick x amount of appetizer, salad, entree, desert from that menu. Another thing that they don't advertise, is that you can get second helpings. Which we were never charged for. Overall quite tastey, but be prepared for a food coma afterwards.

Kam7185 · Jul 6th, 2008, 06:47 PM

Thanks for the help so far! My sister and her hubby love the joint, and thought the whole "family style" would be great! I honestly couldn't care less, it's one meal and I am viewinig it as a gift! If the fam is treating, I'd like to be assured that they are content.

However, we are doing the family style thing and I am being "forced" to choose the menu! Very daunting and I've already turned down the offer-- but they insist!

grayxie · Jul 6th, 2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kam7185

Thanks for the help so far! My sister and her hubby love the joint, and thought the whole "family style" would be great! I honestly couldn't care less, it's one meal and I am viewinig it as a gift! If the fam is treating, I'd like to be assured that they are content.

However, we are doing the family style thing and I am being "forced" to choose the menu! Very daunting and I've already turned down the offer-- but they insist!

Don't sweat it, there are lots of diff. options so there is something for everyone. I do recommend the fish of the day though.

pidgeon92 · Jul 6th, 2008, 07:51 PM

I always get the lobster ravioli. Very rich and yummy!

lvuittonaddict · Jul 7th, 2008, 11:43 AM

i mean, i have never been a huge fan of italian cuisine, BUT i do love maggiano's. its pretty good

Kam7185 · Jul 7th, 2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grayxie

Don't sweat it, there are lots of diff. options so there is something for everyone. I do recommend the fish of the day though.

I know, isn't it crazy that I am slightly stressing over this! I am just trying to make everyone happy and I thought I might get a general consesus from TPF as to what was good!

I have thus far narrowed down the appetizers to Stuffed 'shrooms and the Calamari.

IcansPotaFake32 · Jul 7th, 2008, 05:14 PM

My room mate from college lives in St. Louis now and when I went last year we tried Maggiano's. I still like my home cooked Italian and little tiny places but Maggiano's is chain Italian and much better than a place like Olive Garden, for example. I feel like it's in the PF Changs family type restaurant you know?
Anyway, one opened here after I got back from St. Louis and we like the:

Maggiano's Salad
Rigatoni D (sister likes this)
Gnocci Vodka

I tried a friend's eggplant parm and thought it was "okay" and one time we had these "onion strings" which were amazing!

That's all I can think of at the moment. I have never had room for dessert to try it there!

CivicGirl · Jul 7th, 2008, 10:12 PM

I haven't been there in awhile, but from what I can remember, definitely get the Maggiano's Salad and their creme bruelee. Delicious!

bonniec · Jul 8th, 2008, 01:00 AM

There is a deep-fried zucchini appetizer... YUM!

My favorite is the Rigatoni D. Hubby likes the Spaghetti with meatballs.

jc2239 · Jul 8th, 2008, 09:21 PM

^^ i was just dropping in to suggest the zucchini appetizer too! it's absolutely delicious

tokyogirl · Jul 8th, 2008, 09:26 PM

chopped salad!

lindacris · Jul 8th, 2008, 09:53 PM

Do the family style and get the maggiano's salad, the bruchetta, the salmon, the ravioli,
and for dessert- nonna's pound cake or the profitteroles. Yum, I just gained 5 pounds thinking about it. Enjoy, it is fun.

Jul 6th, 2008, 04:04 PM	#1
Kam7185 Member Location: Arizona*~	*Maggiano's?!~** Hello, The family is taking me out to Maggiano's to celebrate my college graduation this upcoming weekend. However, I have never been- wasn't even my choice! So, what is good?? Any suggestions.... the menu is quite an undertaking! Thanks! http://www.maggianos.com

Jul 6th, 2008, 04:20 PM	#2
titania029 Member Location: Dallas	I love Maggiano's, excellent food and service. I can't recall a dish off of the top of my head that I really like, but I don't recall ever getting anything bad either. Maggiano's is very family friendly. I wonder if that's why it was chosen. Where did you want to go? If you think it's not a big deal, perhaps you can talk to your parents about changing it? __________________ I learned to think of shopping as the frosting on a cake. By itself, frosting is unfulfilling. It cannot be consumed on its own or turn a dry cake into a gourmet dessert. Frosting is meant to make what is already delicious and carefully prepared look finished and taste a little sweeter. In the same way, shopping is the polish. It's the final touch-up on your prudently taken-care-of mind, body and soul. - Retail Therapy: Life Lessons Learned While Shopping

Jul 6th, 2008, 05:11 PM	#3
ItalianFashion Member Location: Grumolo Italy and NC	I have tried the Bombalina platter and it was great! I love the Zucchini with the lemon sauce. I used to get Ravioli with tomato vodka sauce . I do not see it on the menu so it may be something I asked if they could make . They do have gnocci with tomato vodka. The sauce was delicious. One of my favorite items from any restaurant. My b/f at the time loved the chicken parm. __________________ (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(") Have a Bunny ? Join Us on the Bunny Thread

Jul 6th, 2008, 05:21 PM	#4
grayxie Member Location: PA	When I go with my family, we get the "Family Style" meal. So you get to pick x amount of appetizer, salad, entree, desert from that menu. Another thing that they don't advertise, is that you can get second helpings. Which we were never charged for. Overall quite tastey, but be prepared for a food coma afterwards. __________________ Wishlist COACH Peony Black Sunnies COACH Denim Tie Dye wallet - GOT IT! (Thanks to my RAOK Buddy!) Dooney Black Cabriolet Satchel L.A.M.B. Cheetah Mandeville- GOT IT! L.A.M.B. Lipstick or Black Saddle Devon L.A.M.B. Tailynn Sandal L.A.M.B. Smoke Fadeout

Jul 7th, 2008, 11:43 AM	#8
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Jul 6th, 2008, 06:47 PM	#5
Kam7185 Member Location: Arizona*~	Thanks for the help so far! My sister and her hubby love the joint, and thought the whole "family style" would be great! I honestly couldn't care less, it's one meal and I am viewinig it as a gift! If the fam is treating, I'd like to be assured that they are content. However, we are doing the family style thing and I am being "forced" to choose the menu! Very daunting and I've already turned down the offer-- but they insist!

Jul 6th, 2008, 07:51 PM	#7
pidgeon92 Member Location: Waukegan, IL	I always get the lobster ravioli. Very rich and yummy!

Jul 7th, 2008, 05:14 PM	#10
IcansPotaFake32 Member	My room mate from college lives in St. Louis now and when I went last year we tried Maggiano's. I still like my home cooked Italian and little tiny places but Maggiano's is chain Italian and much better than a place like Olive Garden, for example. I feel like it's in the PF Changs family type restaurant you know? Anyway, one opened here after I got back from St. Louis and we like the: Maggiano's Salad Rigatoni D (sister likes this) Gnocci Vodka I tried a friend's eggplant parm and thought it was "okay" and one time we had these "onion strings" which were amazing! That's all I can think of at the moment. I have never had room for dessert to try it there!

Jul 7th, 2008, 10:12 PM	#11
CivicGirl wahoowa	I haven't been there in awhile, but from what I can remember, definitely get the Maggiano's Salad and their creme bruelee. Delicious!

Jul 8th, 2008, 01:00 AM	#12
bonniec Neurotic SAHM by day	There is a deep-fried zucchini appetizer... YUM! My favorite is the Rigatoni D. Hubby likes the Spaghetti with meatballs.

Jul 8th, 2008, 09:21 PM	#13
jc2239 Member	^^ i was just dropping in to suggest the zucchini appetizer too! it's absolutely delicious __________________ Check out my Beauty Blog: http://abeautyfulsentiment.blogspot.com and enter to win Pink Manish lipglass from MAC's Manish Arora!!!

Jul 8th, 2008, 09:53 PM	#15
lindacris Member Location: the beach or the lake	Do the family style and get the maggiano's salad, the bruchetta, the salmon, the ravioli, and for dessert- nonna's pound cake or the profitteroles. Yum, I just gained 5 pounds thinking about it. Enjoy, it is fun.