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Maggiano's Little Italy in San Jose is a three star Italian restaurant. The menu is brimming with traditional dishes. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This restaurant features lunch. This place is good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
Last night we ventured out to Santana Row and ate at Maggianos. The food was awesome. The service was decent, but the wait time even with a reservation was way too long. I called ahead 2 days...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely date night restaurant. Food & service always good. Plan on taking home leftovers!
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you've read some of my other restaurant reviews, you probably noticed that I have to eat gluten free. And anyone who knows about gluten free eating knows that Italian food is typically a nightmare....
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a handful of times and I must say, it's quite the experience.Service is exemplary where the food is not. Let me elaborate. Going in, we were treated by a friendly host who gave us a wait...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good food and drinks, but lousy service. Don't even try to sit in the bar area and watch College Football. One bartender to serve 25 people and 2 managers that won't budge from the hostess stand!
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have read a few reviews on Maggianno's Little Italy and there are a lot of mixed feelings about this place. I must have came on a good night here because I thought the food here was really good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We love the food at Maggiano's, but I've consistently received absolutely awful service from their host. This last time, I made a reservation. When I called to ask if we could get a later reservation,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i keep forgetting how good the food is here. pretty much everything is yummy, and the portions are very generous. in fact, the meals are unlimited in quantity. you can ask for refills of any item,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Furnishings and decor are attractive but clash with food quality and service. Staff reflected prentenious twenty-something "sophistication", ie Chilis restaurant server with a necktie. Attractive need...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first went to this restaurant in Woodland Hill, California,and had been waiting for years for them to expand here. This is the perfect Italian restaurant to share food "family style." If you have 4...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my absolute favorite restaurant!The atmosphere is very Italian. From the flooring to the lighting up in the ceiling, you can get a 'taste' of Italy. Reservation is always a must here since...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never really been a fan of Maggiano's but I do have to say my Thursday Night Drinking Club meeting there last night somewhat changed my mind. Place was packed when we got there and we ended up...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is excellent in general. However, i have been served cold food once.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
when it comes to service, the place has none. yup, its a terrible place to expect even average service;however if u want decent food in good environment, this place does it all. first of all they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I hate this place. It is always packed. The food is tasty but not worth the wait and the aggravation. Hosts are rude and unfriendly, don't smile.This is the second time this happened to me. We had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, this place was pretty lame, for lack of a better word.Food is not horrible, the calamari was good, the lobster raviolis were blah. They had some sort of shrimp pasta which was good (reminded me...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Two friends and I went to Maggiano's to take advantage of their Today and Tomorrow deal (http://www.maggianos.com/todaytomorrow/), where you get to order a pasta there and take another one home for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Call me weird, but I'm not big on Italian food. Never was and probably never will be. That being said, I was pleased with Maggiano's though! My boyfriend and I attended a birthday party here a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful food great ambiance and huge portions. I couldnt be happier with Maggiano's. Especially walking around Santana Row after make it a wonderful place to go.
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to this place today for my Mom's birthday. We ordered the Classic Family Style option. Everything was all really good. Our waitress was nice, and we always had our drinks filled. My only...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I first went to Maggiano's in Chicago, and always liked it, good food for a good price. I've been to this Maggiano's, in San Jose, 5 or 6 times, and each time it gets a bit worse. It's way too loud,...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went to this place for my brother's birthday. I'd say the atmosphere is in between a Buca di Beppo and Il Fornaio. The food is family style, and you get to pick 2 of each item- appetizers, salads,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I kind of feel like this is one of the places that you either love or hate. Depending on what you order, I think the food here is pretty good. Recently I think they have gotten better as they offer...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Poor Maggiano's. Six, or seven years ago, it was a very good restaurant, but as each year passes, the quality of the food diminishes. On our last trip we ordered the zucchini appetizer which was the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Davey and I love coming here! The food is greatThe service is awesomeThe location is pretty and convenientAnd they are so nice to you on your birthday!! Free cookie/cake thingy lol =]YummyThe size of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch with some coworkers. The place looks great, It has family style dining and the food taste great. We had a Vegan with us and a I was impressed with the service. The Chef came out...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite italian restaurant!!! 1 generous portions 1 price is right 1 nice family/ italian restaurant. very clean. 1 fast, friendly and knowledgeable servers 1 delicious food!!!MY ONLY COMPLAINT...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Had a big birthday dinner event here. Asked the waiter if the Chicken Francaise has cheese in it. She said no. Chicken Francaise has cheese in it (I could taste it .. I'm guessing it was in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place was packed with young people between the ages of 21-45 on Thursday night. The lobby/bar area was filled with lots of energy just like the two other times that I have eaten at Maggiano's....
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Large menus are dangerous. There's a lot to choose from, which means everyone will be easy to please. They have a good bar and an okay wine list, and what appeared to be a nice list of specials. My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The boyfriend and I came here on our first date and had an amazing dinner. we ordered calamari for appetizers and each ordered individual pasta dishes. we were told the family size could feed a family...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finallllllly tried Maggianos. I came here with my girl friend and we ordered fried zucchinis and the beef medallions. The beef medallions were yummy, zucchinis yum, but the mashed potatoes that came...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
TOO MUCH FOOD.The Classic choice of the Family Style dining was a glutton's dream. 2 choices of appetizer, salad (should only be one IMO), pasta, entree, and dessert for $30/person. By the time the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had reservations for 830, so when i got there, the hostess told me that they were behind on reservations so we would have to wait 10-15 min. AT THE MOST. A little over 20 min. later I went back to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here last night for my boyfriends birthday and it was great. We had reservations at 6:30 and we sat down on time. The service was a little slow but the place was packed so it was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
one star for the BOMB ass lasagna. one star for the bomb ass lobster ravioli. one star for really good bread.minus one star for bad service minus one star for such small portions esp for paying $40...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kudos for Ali C for recommending the bellinis here! Maggiano's frozen bellinis are by far the best I have ever had! Our bartenders were very social and helpful, and one even made us a custom...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my family in celebration of my birthday and I fell absolutely in love with the place. I am a huge, huge fan of italian food, so I wasn't willing to settle for anything less.We were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is better than I remembered. Their family style is kind of expensive for a casual lunch, but it's good for work functions and birthdays because there is so much variety. I came here for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I tried Maggiano was from eating leftovers my boyfriend brought home. I loved the chicken picatta and spaghetti even though it was not fresh.The second time was the day after I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is not as great as it used to be. I'm guessing management has changed. They seem so rushed to have us in-and-out as quickly as possible. A couple years back, the service was excellent....
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is completely overpriced. I went there for my bday and let's just say, that was the worst bday lunch I've ever had. Although I made reservations, it took them around 15-20 minutes to get us...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best place to have group party in SJ. Daniela's birthday party was perfect, perfect room size, which is great, because she has a big Honduran family. The all you can eat portions, com'mon it's like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went with a friend on a Tuesday afternoon, so it was quite empty. We were seated right away and the staff was very helpful in explaining the portions and food. Our waitress was attentive and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm medallions of beef steak garlic mash and dont forget to order this with the fried onion strings! you cant go wrong with this plate. maggianos loses 1 star due to the waiting list! 45 sometimes....
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here around 10pm after watching the StrikeForce fights at the HP Pavilion. After a 10 minute wait, we were seated in a big booth which overlooked the restaurant. I was surprised to see the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eating here basically ruined my day.We waited around 20 minutes for a table when it was nearly 2/3's empty... We waited so long that one of the co-owners actually walked up to us and asked if we were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had our wedding reception in banquet room. Wow! It was an amazing place. This venue was very helpful throughout the emails, phone calls, and my handful of random drop in visits. When we were trying...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
a great place to get your grub on when you have an italian craving..served aka family style meals are large enough to share. ive held numerous company meetings here as well with a much larger amt of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been at another location in Orange County, but this was pretty much the same - REVIEW DOUBLEHEADER.I went here as part of Oracle's Summer Intern event so everything was paid for and the menu was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maggiano's is good for either1. big groups in the evening (reserved) or 2. grabbing lunch during non-lunch peak hours.PROs:It is cheap.Unlike a lot of other Santana Row restaurants, they actually have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times for several different occasions. Ranging from a casual dinner with close friends, to a friends birthday dinner, to my girlfriend's surprise birthday dinner, Maggiano's has...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK so I came here on my birthday because we had stayed at the hotel valencia and had a pretty good time. When we arrived we checked in and were told they wouldn't be seating until about 9:00pm which...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maggiano's is one of my favorite places to invite a large group for a special occasion. Back in high school our group of 16-18 used to have our prom dinners at the Orange County location before the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe this place is popular, other than the fact that the interior is somewhat interesting - looking like a 1930's era Chicago Mafia movie set - and that the food portions are ridiculously...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my birthday and had about 12-13 people with me. Apparently, if you have a party of 4 or more, you HAVE to order from the family meal menu. That's like 26 bucks a head. There were 2...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite italian place to eat at. Service is just ok but the food makes up for the service.The rigatoni D is the best ever. I suggest everyone to try it.It gets pretty busy during lunch hours and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: I used to work here....Everyone seems to love the food and portions, so I'll talk about the other issues:The Restaurant itself: Over the years this location has had changes in management....
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The portions here are gigantic. Get ready to go into cardiac arrest. The food is better than average. The biggest pain is going to be the wait and crowd. This place gets packed like no other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this restaurant is decent but not the best Italian food out there. The good thing about this place is that it's great for groups and to share the food. The desserts are pretty good so I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Made reservations here for a group of 26 in the main dining room. A few days later, the Banquet Manager, Jon Costedoat called to see if I was interested in a private room. Jon is the most...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was late, my boyfriend & I were in search of a place to eat. Keep in mind it was 8:45 pm on a Sunday night. We headed to Pizza Antica, but the wait was 40 mins. So we decided to go to Maggiano's....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got a huge group and don't know where to eat in SRow?? This is THE place to be! I love coming here for the family style menu - 2 salads, 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, 2 pastas, & 2 desserts for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here today for my cousin's birthday and graduation party and had a nice meal and time here.Food was good. We tried the chicken rigatoni, baked ziti with sausage, chicken marsala, chopped and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My faav! Everything is absolutely delish and perfectly made. No complaints. Fam style or individual.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aww, the disappointed reviews make me sad :(I had a great time here. We came here for my birthday, and the only weird thing was that they didn't seem to have our reservation, though we did it online...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a weeknight to celebrate a birthday! The place is fun to go to as it is usually busy and the restaurant itself is pretty big.... We got seated a few minutes after checking in....We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always crowded. A sign of a good place to eat and hang. Very family oriented and great for parties. Eating family style is the best. It's a step above "Bucco de Beppos" - the drinks are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
High quality family style pasta. A tad bit on the pricey side for my taste. Service was excellent. Went here for a friends birthday and the staff even offered to bring out the cake (purchased...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a dinner hosted by a company, and the dishes they served were all family style. Lucky me, I took some salmon and spinach, and found a brownish 1-inch cockroach in the spinach!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One time I took my parents there, I called ahead to see if I can make a reservation for 7PM. By the time I called, it was already 6, so they told me the earliest reservation I could make was for 7:30,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad for a family-style Italian outing. Everytime I dined at Maggiano's, I always came with a group of co-workers so the dining experience for us was fairly pleasant and convenient. We would always...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know a lot of people aren't crazy about these big chains, but we have really enjoyed most of our experiences at Maggiano's. We started going to this location when they first opened in SR, before...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is soooooooooo NOT good. the pastas were very bland and tastless. My friend ordered the pesto and the sauce sunk all the way to the bottom because it was so watery. I had the lasagna..eh...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
REVIEW 2 - UPDATE - Why, dear God, why? Why did I subject myself to another utterly painful bout of pedestrian food, obnoxious atmosphere, and a generally nightmarish two hour experience? I guess I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. I would have expected a lot better from this place, but today's lunch there was a disaster. Went there at about 2:30 to have a late lunch with some friends. When you walk in it's not easy to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what all the fuss is about when it comes to chain restaurants? What makes them all bad in the eyes of people? This place was really nice and I really liked the food we ordered! if you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Last year my family took my father to Maggiano's for his birthday, and it was truly one of the worst dining experiences ever. Shift changes meant parts of our orders never got put in/never made it to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'll first start off by saying i love their spaghetti and meatballs for take out. it's a guilty pleasure. Anyways, i hate eating at this restaurant, and this is mainly by how dumb the waiters seem to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good for an Italian chain restaurant, except their dry ass bread. Get the garlic bread appetizer its well worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I give this place 2 stars just because it looks fancy and high-end. However, it will lose 3 stars because the food here is EXPENSIVE and TASTELESS. I ordered one of the pasta entrees. The portion was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Errrr....What a tourist restaurant!! I'd rather go to Buca or Pasta Pomodoro for pastas because they taste better and not as expensive.
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ray and i went here for dinner tonight. made reservations at about 5 tonight for 6:30 through opentable, i was glad there were still some availabilities (but nothing between 6:30-8:30, i would...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Made reservations online, sat us 5mins late but it was no big deal since there was live music and the weather was awesome!LOTS and LOTS of food. Go w/ the light family style and order the pasta and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my birthday and the chocolate martini was nasty. The food I ordered wasn't that great. I ordered some chicken with pesto and it tasted bland to me. The appetizers beat the meal I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally came for my friend's birthday dinner. Classic family style dinner for 22 people. Impressive list of items. (http://www.maggianos.com/pdf/dinnerfamilystyle.pdf) Our meal consisted:-appetizers:...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Buca di Beppo on steroids.Although the food was a bit generic (with the exception of the stuffed mushrooms, which were phenomenal), customer service was king. A mediocore meal over drinks becomes a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place gets packed. so reservations are highly recommended.so like many other Italian restaurants, Maggianos is family style. there are three types of family styles you're able to choose from. the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Heidi's definition of family style: Order a lot of plates, then share.Maggiano's definition of family style: ALL YOU CAN EAT (serious)I would definitely make reservations because we had reservations...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent family place for dinner, prices went up a bit, but still very nice food, family style is highly recommended if you came very hungry. I would suggest get more food and take some home - it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was here on a sunday afternoon...the wait was an hour long. u know if the food was good, I would not mind the wait. Its like cheesecake factory...ppl wait for cheesecake factory cuz the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We ate here last night with another couple. The ambience was nice and the drinks were good. Our friend had a gin martini with the blue cheese stuffed olives and she loved it, even ordered another...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We love our Italian food and this place is tip top. I love the decore, classy joint, friendly service.Food is excellent, Tiramisu to die for.Great wine list.Not so good at making Manhattans.not too...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I usually come here in a large party of 7 or more. Service can be extremely slow at times since this is a popular spot to dine. Out of all the dishes I would have to say that their pot roast is my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!! the food is well served and the fact that the people actually just sprinkle your pasta up with pepper or cheese is great! mmm i wanna go back
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, yesterday afternoon, I did a little gardening and planting some habiscus plants in the front yard while I also dug out the ones that didn't survive this past winter. The yard looks great now and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First impressions were not good. To me, the entry was awkward, cluttered and dirty. The host stand is not visible from the door. You have to walk past the bar, turn left and walk to the corner. We got...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK so i never really appreciated this place, howev we recently went for dinner and WOWIE wow! i LOVED the Rigatoni D!!! it was GREAT!! It Is one my new Favorite Dishes to get me plumped..i mean...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I really wish they would refrain from calling this Italian food. It is really just huge portions of bland non-authentic pastas and other "faux" Italian dishes. For some reason people love to plan...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food- Old Style American. Service- Poor to unbearable. Atmosphere- N.Y.Men's room meets Sicilian Italian ... This is not dining. this is factory farmed mass feeding Ala Sizzler, one step up. If you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think Maggiano's is the place to go for big parties and if you're going to be ordering family style. Otherwise, the food is decent but nothing to brag about. The family style entitles you to 2...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the 2 times i dined here previously i was not impressed. it was just a whole lot of bland food ... although the desserts were delicious. i'm pretty sure the second time i came here we were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The customer service was really good, but the food wasn't the best. The dessert is a little too much... I went here for a friend's birthday once and there were 10 of us or so and we got the family...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Bad for groups, unless people can all manage to arrive at the same time. Rude hostesses, nice waiters. Good food.I would give this place a higher rating if the hostesses weren't so rude. I avoid...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. Good Location. We have been going to Maggianos whenever we go to Los Angeles, Now that we have it here in San Jose, we bring our friends who visits us from other states to this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times. The wait is usually ridiculous. Huge portions served family-style, which makes it tricky if you're a couple on a date. However, for large groups, it's fine. Food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very mixed experiences at this place and not my first choice. The food is decent but not great and the portions are just too large. Americans are fat enough and don't need to eat 2 dinner sized...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The wait here TOTALLY SUCKS. Ok, now that I've put that out there, this place is a quaint little place to have some dinner. Not very romantic, but very good to come here for food and drinks. We came...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times and I feel very mixed feelings toward them...Okay so the first time I went there, I did not know that a full order was enough to feed a small army! So my second visit, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is only average. On the plus side, it has a nice atmosphere and the service is attentive. The big drawback is the food; it's totally tasteless and served up in massive quantities. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The decor and service was great. I came with a large group and the waiter was really relaxed, which made the atmosphere friendly and welcoming. Every entree seemed to be larger than usual, except the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
yo. i thought this place was supposed to be really good. came here yesterday for dinner and ordered the lobster ravioli. i shared it with my date(b e a utiful!) and we ordered the full dish. when it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i went to there on my b-day, its OK. we ordered Maggiano's Salad , Linguine & Clams, Prime New York Strip and Lobster Ravioli. those foods was good. but i would like Maggiano's Salad and Lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First Impressions: Make reservations! If you come on a Thursday-Sunday night for dinner, expect to wait avg 30 minutes. I like it when they have live music because it makes waiting (or getting...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good location, great atmosphere and a good place to bring a date. But beside that, the food is decent. Also trying to find parking in Santana Row is a hassle because it's always packed. I've been here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually liked this place. I thought it was going to be expensive since it's located in Santana Row, but it was actually within a decent price range which was nice and unexpected.Parking sucks there...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hubby and I went here on a date last night. Put simply, the food was great but the service was lacking.When we arrived at 6:25, we were told there'd be a 45 min to 1 hour wait. We went back in at 7:07...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Magginao's... I really wanted to like you, I truly did, but you made want to gag at Italian food for the rest of my life =(I threw a party at Vintage Wine bar and I had Maggiano's for catering. They...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the atmosphere and really wanted to LOVE the food- but I just don't! The crazy thing is, everyone I know is totally in love with this place and thinks I must be nuts not to love it or assumes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so it's on Santana Row. Everyone seems to think all the places built in it are the shit. But, why?I hate this place. The service is a disaster.Isn't it bad enough that people have to almost...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is the worst meal I've had in recent memory. I have no clue as to why people would wait two hours to eat here, as many people did last night. My husband and I went here for the first time and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
THIS IS NOT A REVIEW.Wanted to get this out of the way. I have something to say to Maggiano's and all you Yelpers. Thank you to Yelpers for saving me money and the frustration of going to Maggianos....
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here tonight. The layout is odd and its really dark inside. We had trouble finding the host stand as did a lot of others who walked in. We walked in at 5pm and there was an hour wait. We went...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Family style all the way.... Good value for Italian food but only if you eat at the round tables with the red checkers and dine like tony soprano and the new jersey gang. Mafioso! The beef medallions,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Uhmm.. this place isn't too great.. I always hear people rave about it. But I don't really see why. Is it because it's on santana row? Well I suppose the atmosphere is nice. Very dim candlelight...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MAGGIANOS. Probably one of the nicer Italian places I have tried. This place is huge and is great for larger parties. When it comes to Italian food, the food is pretty similar wherever you go....
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OOoooh!!! Maggiano's!!!Service:-Very attentive! Food:-They give huge portions! Yummy.- Very flavorful. Definitely worth the money.That's about it. I've been to better Italian Restaurants and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were greeted by a 90 minute wait. We stood around the bar area to get a table near the bar. We watched this couple who were almost done, but then just sat there for the longest time ever, probably...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Since I was too tired to cook last night when I got home, we decided to go for some Italian for dinner. We picked Maggiano's. This place isn't one of the best but it's not one of the worst places...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So far this is my favorite place for Italian food in the Bay Area. It doesn't compare to the foods I've eaten in Italy, but this comes close. Sometimes I try their chef's special and some are hit and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for a birthday. Wow, this place is crowded. Even with reservations, the wait was over 1/2 hour. The food there isn't too bad. Their calamari was really good as appetizer. The pastas on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maggiano's @ Santana Row, you would expect some kind of over the top Italian experience.Far from the best Italian food I've experienced. Actually, most places here in the States are far from there;...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love it here! family style, hell yeah! haha i ate several times already. i love their rigatoni D pasta. it has chicken and mushrooms with white sauce. i always get their pound cake for dessert & its...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here numerous times for dinners and I've never been disappointed with the food or service. It's a great place for large groups. Making a reservation is a must here especially on a Friday or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
my boyfriend and i came here bc he had a gift certificate for maggianos. we've been here before, but NEVER were we THIS disappointed in the restaurant. we got there about 4:45pm on a saturday night...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Maggiano's in a few months ago. Pretty decent place. Maggiano's totally reminds me of Bucca Di Beppo but Maggiano's is way fancier than Bucca. Food is decent and the service is outstanding.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our crew from work came here for Happy Hour and dinner. Normally, I'd probably write about the food or price. But since it was bankrolled by our director, it's not fair to talk about value when I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
for family style italian, this place is very expensive. i went there with about ten other people on a sat night for a friend's bday. we ended up paying like $60 each, pre-tip and pre-drinks!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay I am going to get a lot of heat from my snobby foodie friends but thought this place was really good and this is coming from a Italian.If you are looking for basic family cooked dishes you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No doubt the food is good ... but it better be for the price! Went for lunch and had to fork out almost 30 bucks for my meal which wasn't seafood or anything fancy, a drink, splitting an appetizer by...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
M - Merry place for groups. This is a bit too loud for a date place.A - A lot of foodG - Get what you want to order, not what others want (like friends or waiters)!G - Go leftovers! I - Inside...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place... I don't really care about how good the service is as long as its not HORRIBLE, but the last time I went a very friendly Latina waitress was able to put up with my obnoxious...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe how big their portions are. One entree can feed both me and my boyfriend. I love the lobster pasta. No fake lobsters! Their Bruschetta was good and their stuff mushroom. The only...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One Liner: Look people, Italian restaurants don't scale - don't hurt your mom's feelings by going here (she taught you better).There are a few universal truths in food:(1) If the menu is longer than...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here maybe 5 times and it's always family style, with a group of friends. 1. CRISPY ZUCCHINI FRITTE - These are to die for!! this is definitely a MUST HAVE every time I come here!!! It's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just celebrated a friend's b-day here last night. Overall a good experience. It was a bummer that we had to sit at three separate tables spread throughout the entire dining room. They have banquet...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So many people I know love this place, so I expected to give it 5 stars. The atmosphere is great, but the food is only so-so. Not bad, but not in love with it either. Kind of bland actually. I would...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
loved it.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
to keep this review short, it's okay..it's not the best but its average.I ate here for my 19th birthday with close friends. I kinda dont like the fact that its a family menu type thing because then...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for a company holiday dinner. After hearing about this place, I thought the dining experience would have been better. The dinner was family style. We missed appetizers, because we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
HORRIBLE! I will never return!I went there with my boyfriend and we had trouble getting any attention from the hostesses, because they had 3 that were chatting. I was very annoyed that we had to all...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually really enjoy Maggiano's and I am a little surprised to see that it only has 3 stars. There are many great aspects to this restaurant: the service, atmosphere, and the food. The only qualm i...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their family style meal portions were ridiculously HUGE. No one warned me about it so the 5 of us had 4 boxes of togo last time we went. We had Caesar Salad, Spinach Salad, Bruschetta, Stuffed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the greatest restaurants that Santana Row has to offer! Its a shame that there are obviously tables available but one needs reservations or needs to wait forever to walk up and get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went in 2007, yummmmy!!! we had the mushroom ravioli, spaghetti w/ LARGE meatballs, & about 3 other plates. definitely going back when i visit... it must be good since its ALWAYS crowded!
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, pleasant (but sometimes noisy), large servings at reasonable prices. If you get the large size, you're getting some to take home. The Rigatoni D is good. I also like the Beef Cannelloni....
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The girls and I were starving when we got here. Our server Grace was so funny and gave us suggestions on what to order. Their stuffed mushrooms are HUGE and some of the best I've tried thus far. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i enjoy all placed in Santana Row because it's in SR :)my three times at Maggiano's have been OK.we had reservation and still had to wait around for 10-30mins even when all our party are there...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place!We've had large parties (birthday, other celebrations) and the service has been great. The wait staff is very friendly and professional; they all treat little kids well. We usually...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night for my wife's birthday. I have to say that it was very so, so, and I would have preferred to go to Bucca de Beppo instead. I say this because the food was average, and the service...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd have to say this is one of my favorite Italian resto. Second would be Olive Garden. I'm a BIG pasta fan and this place was really nice.I absolutely love their Fettucini Alfredo and their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First off, this is a review based on a experience with about 10 people in our party.Hostess didn't acknowledge anyone in our group. when we approached them, they asked us to wait outside... in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We made reservations online for Maggianos's Little Italy at Santana Row. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon for a late lunch. We were seated immediately. Our party was two adults and one child. We...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The martini's here are amazing...i love the pineapple one...OMG! The food is great too...never did the family style yet...Great service too...once we waiter that likes us so much we got free dessert...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG! This place is AWESOME!=========================I've been there on several occasions. I love the family meals. The food just keeps coming and coming! The steak is to die for. Melts in your mouth....
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times and although the food is great, my last visit left a bad taste in my mouth. A couple days prior to my visit, I made a reservation for 8:00 on a Saturday evening. Even...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 stars. Honestly I feel like this restaurant is SO over hyped. It seems to be the place where everyone wants to go on their birthday, and is always crowded. Make a reservation before you go. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After volunteering at Sacred Heart our boss took us to lunch at Maggiano's. I thought the decor was very tasteful but at the same time fun. It was around 12:30 so it was fairly busy but we had a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great overall ambiance, food however is not the best Italian I have had...of the few times I've been there, there was always something off about the meals. The appetizers and desserts are wonderful...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious food, tasty drinks, beautiful atmosphere--perfect!
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was quite turned off by Maggiano's after I tried it at their Santana Row location. It's supposed to be upscale Italian, so prices are inflated to reflect their intentions. A simply grilled salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service is great. Waiting time for reservation needs speed.Food has volume, drinks are a little light. Priced right.Nice atmosphere for a date or just a nice night out
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have been here multiple times and have dined in, taken food out as well as held informal parties and a wedding reception here. The food is always top notch, but what keeps it from getting 5 stars in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. That definitely sums it up. I had the lobster ravioli, which was absolutely terrible. But my boyfriends sausage pasta was decent. The portions are HUGE. It's just another chain type Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maggiano's tries to be a fancy, upscale, and authentic Italian restaurant, but doesn't quite do the job. The food is decent and nothing I've had has ever been bad, but none of my experiences here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you are seriously hungry head to Maggianos... so much food! I actually like the ambiance of the restaurant. A good date place if you ask me... But the food oh man, everything ive had has been...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to really love this place...until I started exploring higher end italian restaurants in combination with a few bad experiences with the food. And as far as food quality goes, not the best. More...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am sorry to say that my latest experience with Maggiano's was very disappointing. The food was just blah. Plentiful but not interesting or delicious just blah..Sorry ...I wanted to like it.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you annoying person who asked us to get up so you could check for your missing cell phone, you saved us 35 bucks on our bill because of the inconvenience!
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For a place that's hard to get in during the weekends, Maggiano isn't the ideal place to bring a date or have a group gathering. Even though you can order the "family style" dining experience, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went the other night for dinner (Wednesday night) It was 4 adults, and 3 kids. We had already decided to order the family style dinner, as it was the most simple to do. We arrived at 645, our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. Maggiano's is okay.I came here as a party of eight for a family dinner. The seating policy immediately irked me; our party was meeting from three different locations, but the hostess wouldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY!!! Had a really great experience here. I went here for a family Birthday Dinner and we ordered Family style.. I thought the service was great and there was plenty of food and lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My third time here and still the same as I remembered it the previous times.Came here on a Sunday. We weren't expecting it to be so busy on a Sunday after New Year's so we didn't call in to add our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, friendly service, beautiful restaurant. But nothing in particular held my attention-- I came with a party of four (make a reservation for speedier service) for a weekend lunch, and shared...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went here with a large group and we decided to get the buffet style. food was good and plentiful but two of our orders they ran out of..they tried accommodating us by giving us all the desert choices...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I give Maggianos a 3 1/2 stars. service is good, but can get really slow. I dont really enjoy their pasta entrees as much, dry and bland. The appetizers are better. I suggest the sampler appetizer....
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not the greatest place to be - it's just over hyped. Food is just about okay. Some things on the menu are good and some are really bad. You gotta have some experience to choose the right dish. They...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not insanely out of this world awesome but good. You won't be dissapointed. A-OK is a perfect for how I'd describe this place and I would definitely go again. Family Style is fun dining and well...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A college friend of mine has the dubious distinction of one of those late-December birthdays (you know, the kind that end up sticking you with a single Birthday-and-Christmas present from most of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food isn't good, the service is amateurish and the price isn't cheap.Nothing to bother with. Lower your price and increase your satisfaction by going to Bucca di Beppo for Tony Soprano Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Lack of hospitality. Their service was extremely poor and even rude. Should educate waitresses properly. Never visit again!
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty niceNot the greatest place but for under 20 bucks a person it does the job quite wellThe servers were pretty good, ofcourse I have had better service but I also paid a lot more...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for Sunday lunch. It wasn't the plan, but as the place we wanted to go to was closed for Sunday lunch we came here. It was OK. Massive servings of Italian influenced food. We started...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for our Christmas dinner on a Saturday night. Highly suggest making reservations otherwise, I don't know how anyone (unless you're on the A-list), would get seated. We entered on the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First the good part: the food is decent, and with the family-style option you get tons of it. That's as far as the good part goes.We had a reservation for my friend's birthday with a party of 20...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They're far too busy to provide even the resemblance of the kind of service you would expect.(1) We waited 45 minutes for an 8pm reservation, on a Thursday.(2) They ran out of napkins.(3) Our...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Maggiano's is the perfect example of a restaurant that mistakes quantity for quality and taste-it is the Italian version of the Claim Jumper. If you need to feed a large party who has no interest in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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great taste of italy here. i love to eat here every time that i caaan . Please make one in los angeles so i dont gotta drive here
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
excellent home cooked italian food right here folks! Bring a crowd because the plates are living large woot!
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like eating at the bar and watching sports with a friend . What more do you need, lol? The bartenders are nice and if you get to know them, they will mix up some potent drinks for you. It was one...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Stuck up service and I called 4 days in advance for lunch reservation and they say it is fully booked. If you want to waste your money with expensive restaurant, go ahead and book 1 month in advance.
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We enter at 5pm on a Saturday evening thinking it shouldn't be packed because it's 5pm. It's packed. Takes a while to figure out where the fuck the host booth is.Bf: How long is the wait for 2?Host: 5...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The servers always know what's going on. There is always a long wait, unless you make reservations. The pasta is decent, the food is good. The atmosphere is loud. It doesn't always feel that Italian.....
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars because everything they make is from scratch.It's not very common in a chain restaurant to get fresh food, that begins cooking at 8am for the day. They make their sauces in huge vats in the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a date and was ignored for ten minutes! The restaurant wasn't even busy. I finally got fed up and left. I will NEVER return to this restaurant again. Way to miss out on a big tipper.
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
too expensive.. i had crappy service here, actually i take that back.. service was great but stuck up! i got mushroom stuffed ravioli of some sort.. it's really good and fulfilling.. the wait is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I know my Italian food.I have to say, I would never pay that much for Italian food. It's not even culinary level for me to enjoy it. I can cook it way better at home. The food is good, however, the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 hour wait BOOHOO. but it looks beautiful. LOLThe food is good, except the waiting part. I hate waiting. I love Sanatana Row to tell you the truth.. I just hate waiting for this place... So I've...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like to come here for family style. It is reasonably priced at about $25-30 a person and its all you can eat. The food is good with large portions so no complaint there. I have to take off 2 stars...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The staff are friendly, dishes are OK,highly recommend their Tiramisu - 5 star ! ! ! ! !
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maggianos is sooooo goooood! MMMmmmm. It kinda reminds me of this other restaurant n NY named Carmine's. I been there about 3 times so far. I like that they have a live band and u can request a song...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, this place really does not live up to its reputation. I heard it was a great Italian restaurant - it's just average. I went on a Wednesday night with my good friend. The place was packed and we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was alright. Not much to write about but definitely try their creme brulee. Its in a big asss pan but very thin and I believe it was minty. Pretty tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It doesn't have to be the best Italian food but when you have a group of 15 and only want to spend about $40 for an all you can eat meal in a non-ghetto atmosphere. Bucca di Beppo vs Maggiano's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A solid 3.5 stars. We came here with a party of 22. We had reservations at 8pm but weren't seated until 9pm. Not a good start. I had also read some reviews of the place and they weren't very good...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was finally able to try the family styled dinner with 3 other friends. There are two options, you can either opt for the $23.95 deal which includes a salad, an appetizer, a pasta, a main entree, and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a joke. Staff is a joke and the most rude of the kind. Food is disgusting, it's probably microwaved or made by noobs. It is not Italian...probably the same level as Olive Garden with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My Ratings:Quality of Food - 5 Stars Quantity of Food - 5 Stars Price - 3 Stars Location - 4 Stars Parking - 5 Stars Service - 4 Stars Speed - 4 Stars My Opinion/Story:Three hungry couples, out for an...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great place for friends and family. everyone makes you feel really comfortable. they have a really nice variety of things on the menu and everything is really good. i recommend any of the salads and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I may be a little bias because I'm not the hugest Italian food fan, but I've never had a dish here that I just absolutely loved because the flavor, smell and texture blew me away. Every time I order...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ok...gotta give maggiano's props for their rigatoni d pasta! seriously. when i ordered it i was a little hesistant as i haven't been that big of a fan of maggianos period. the waiter was friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maggiano's used to be a magical place for me. My first visit to the Houston location would have easily gotten a 5 star review. Each time I went back it never seemed as good and upon trying the San...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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Fun atmosphere especially if your drinking a little bit. I went with three friends and we ended up getting way too much food. The price is fair and the service was good. Good food but not gourmet.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
AWESOME Lemon Cookies. Unexpected pleasure.Waitress was somewhat inattentive in the beginning but perked up at the end/Linguine Pesto Chicken - YUMMYSpaghetti - dry. bland.Bruschetta - good toast....
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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Nice restaurant. Proper seating arrangement. Salads, Brick-Pressed Sandwiches are the most popular dishes. Service - Personal is very friendly. Clean restaurant. The atmosphere can be very romantic and at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on friday for lunch before going to a halloween party. I got to say I am impressed. This place has a real nice bistro vibe to it but if you look at the menu, you are below chain...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was pretty disappointed with the service last night at Maggiano's. More particularly, with the hostesses. I had made a reservation for 14 people and had specifically noted that this was work-related...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a wonderful place for family or group dinner. Spaghetti, mushrooms, and deserts are all excellent. There are a few meeting rooms as well and good for department luncheon and party.
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my mom's favorite restaurant and thus I go here a lot. The staff who work here are super nice. The inside is so spacious and beautiful designed. The wait can be long depending if you are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To be honest I thought this place was like Buca Di Beppo's rival in terms of portions. It kinda is to some extent. It does have the Italian restaurant feel, being dimly lit and all. I remember coming...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We celebrated one of my really good friend's 30th birthday. In one of the private dining rooms in the back. Did you know they even had those? The restaurant is really grande, from the outside you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not the biggest fan of Maggiano's. On a recent business lunch, we waited over half an hour for our food before I asked the waitress to check on our order. Apparently the cooks had made a mistake...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went recently for a birthday party that I planned. I had planned for 15 people at 8 PM on a Friday night. Big mistake. Maggianos requires all people before sitting so if you have friends that are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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I loved this place! Very good food and friendly service. Its always busy so make a reservation and try to get a group to go because the food is served family style.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place to eat. We went for dinner and the bar area was very crowded but otherwise it was nice. We had good food, a pleasant server and enjoyed our time. Don't know if we'll eat at this place...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Maggiano's in other cities and wondered why there is only one here in the bay area. While the menu choice was good, the food was just ok. It's a restaurant chain and you sort of know...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a college student with family in San Jose, you simply have to convince the parents to take you to Maggianno's the next time you're in town. The food is delicious, and there are so many...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is sometimes awesome and sometimes not so awesome. I have been here a few different times and each time is something different. The lack of consistency is expected at a chain restaurant,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
if this is the one at Santa row..... then its ok.. i got the shrimp pasta, which was good. i love how they give you the free bread, i do wish that our meals came with salads tho! our server was ok, we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't been already said in 400 reviews. Probably not much, but I'm going to do a review anyways : P.So I came here for my friend B-Day dinner. Considering that it's Santana...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a Friday night, sat in the bar area.Waiter was adequate. Place is a little pricey, but the whole area is.Had the baked ziti and it was very good, with a LARGE portion. Girlfriend has the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent.Made reservations for a birthday over OpenTable and had to change the number of people so called them and it was easy to fix.This was my second time dining at Maggiano's - known for their HUGE...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i went here for my prom dinner and i got food posioning! TRUE STORY! lol but really i orded some nasty lobster ravioli! when i had a few pieces i felt sick to my stomach! when we arrived at prom i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a big fan of Maggiano's. I've never really been amazed by their food every time i've gone there. I've been here about 4 times now? I just go here since my friends want to but if it is out...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Portions are very big. I always take home left overs. But the food is good.Service is not that great. Had to wait awhile for our waiter to come back to our table.Last time I went they ran out of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is good. My favorite is the Garlic Shrimp Linguine. Many people say this place is extremely expensive, I find it quite affordable. Usually when I come here, the service is ALWAYS lacking...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a number of times but this is the first time I'm reviewing it! I've had a few different experiences here..First time (couple of years ago): Came here with a large group and they let us...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason that people should dress up to go out here is because they are attending a food funeral. It's where the over salted, over processed chicken dishes go to die. We spent about $100 and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I do not know why this place gets a lot of hype for their food and atmosphere, but it sucks badly. The pasta sauce taste like clam water and trust me it is not good. We ordered 2 sodas, a plate of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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I absolutely love this place. The food is excellent and family style is all you can eat. The salads are fresh and a great choice of salads. The fried zucchini is to die for. There is a large wine list. I never...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Are you kidding me?I went there for a private party in a banquet room. When I walked in and saw the coffee pots on the burners a good 2 hours before it would be served, I had a bad feeling. There were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I heard many things about Maggianos and I figured why not try it out. I heard it was similar to Bucca de Beppos but much better. I arrived and stupid me did not get a reservation. It was quite busy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
SERVICE HERE SUCKS.My friends and I were holding almost finished pearl drinks in our hand when we were getting seated and, for that, we got UNSEATED and asked to leave rudely. Was it not possible to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is for birthdays, get togethers with friends or a relaxing time with your hubby. I can't see this place as a first date - it's too noisy! I liked it all busy though, it was lively!Calamari...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so i went with seven of my friends for a birthday. by the way, happy birthday karen ting. i went in not knowing much. we had a reservation and in order to be seated, everyone in the party had to be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
they have good food. its takes a littile while to get seated,but they have so great food there! and we got sooooo much food like bread,appetizers,pastas and everything you can think of!
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was really, really busy at dinner time because there was some kind of party going on and they were really loud too. We came at the right time, because there were only a few open tables...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I REALLY LIKE THIS ITALIAN RESTAURANT. Food, service, and decor is excellent!!!MAIN CON: The thing that really sucks is trying to get in and get seated. It is usually very crowded and take more than 1...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service is very good once seated. Portions are huge so come hungry. Atmosphere is great but can get very noisy.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place serves hearty, stick to your bones, gain ten pounds, food. It is classic old school Italian food, that is served either family style or a la carte. The family style requires four or more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I visited this place really set the bar high for me. I came here with a group of friends, our reward for hiking Yosemite's Halfdome for the first time. We ordered the family style...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty classy, and yet still has decent prices for the type of service and food that you get.Food here is excellent. Always very tasteful and portions are huge.I always get the Rigatoni...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
MY 201rst review. :) HeheheThis is probably one of the best dining places in Santana Row. It isn't overly fancy nor is it a dull place... It seems very kid friendly and it also seems like a great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Giving this restaurant 4 stars for their banquet rooms. I attended a retirement party recently there and had a blast.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why does the bar always smell like mildew, like someone wiped the bar down with a nasty mop? Unexpected from a place of this caliber. Apart from that, the food is excellent and the prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Three times is certainly NOT a charm...My husband and I enjoy eating at Maggianos and have visited this chain in Philladelphia, LA, Orlando and Atlanta. Three times in as many months, we have tried...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a Birthday a while back and thought I'd finally find the time to give them a Review and give you guys my two cents.Maggiano's...what to say, what to say? Well, I love Pasta as its my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The story of my weekend seems to be that the full moon has impacted service at restaurants this weekends; and sadly, Maggiano's--one of my favorite places of gluttony--fell victim to the strangeness...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It took me a year, but I finally ate at this much raved about restaurant on Santana Row. After trying three times to eat here before and being told that it was a two hour wait, I finally made a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Recap:- The hostesses were crazy anal and needed very single person inside the restaurant, even though one of our guests was a late addition and we already knew what to order for him.- If you had a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My experience at Maggiano's for lunch:I walked in to the restaurant around 11:30 and there were hardly any people in the place. After checking in at the front with the hostess (or is it host person to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once and it was for a family style dinner. I must say my experience here was great, I can't begin to tell you how nice our waiter was. He was completely on top of our needs, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow - this place sure does know how to hustle people. Not sure if people get fooled into thinking this is great Italian food simply because it's located in a prime location in Santana Row. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really, I don't see why people like this place so much. I don't think the wait is really worth the food inside, and it's not a very good bite for your buck. Maybe I need to eat here more or something....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best dessert ever! Nonna's poundcake is what it's all about. My friends and I have shown up here at 10:30pm just to have it! Some people like to savor everything in one bite- the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My Mom took me here at the location on Santana Row because she really likes their food. And I have to say, it was very good. Huge portions. I got spaghetti so it was nothing special or fancy, just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have mixed feelings about Maggiano's. It is the only Northern California location...and they do offer a very unique buffet style Italian meal where you can choose a number of appetizers, salads,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get this place. I suppose if you stick anything half mediocre in Santana Row, people are going to ASSUME since they are paying more that the food tastes better--let me tell you it doesn't. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You should know ...- I am vegetarian.- I don't do decor/ambiance.The review ...Ahh Maggiano's. So loved and so hated by so many. I have friends that refuse to come here, and friends that will come...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Maggiano's about 10 times and would probably go there more often if I did not have to wait an hour during peak dinner time. Most of the dishes are wonderful and tasty. I really like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mediocre food at medium to high prices, Maggiano's saving grace is that it's got a cute atmosphere in picturesque Santana Row.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I had dinner at Maggiano's was on my 18th birthday, and take it from an italian; IT WAS AWESOME. Not only was the food delicious and reasonably priced, but the waiters/waitresses were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times, the food is okay. Last time we went was with a big group, maybe 8 girls. We had a reservation and everyone was there, they did not seat us until 30 minutes later, very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice ambience, nice location. Staff is pleasant and accomodating. Food is good but not great. Portions are big if you're going family style.
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Too trendy, too much food, and too little quality. YUCK.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am so full! (Keep in mind this is from last nights dinner!) I attended a friend's birthday party here (about 20 guests, we had a banquet room). Staff was very accommodating and helpful throughout...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a huge fan of Italian food - and Maggiano's is great! You HAVE to try the family style dinner. You think you're not getting very much of a selection, but you really can't eat THAT much food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very Very crowded. I had a steak, but do not remember the name of the dish and it is one of the best steak's I have had.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I CAN understand why there are quite a few low ratings for Maggiano's,. The portions are great for groups, but the main dining area gets so busy since it hosts so many large parties. This affects...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went there on Sunday and thought it would have good food and service given it's on Santana Row...WRONG! The food is mediocre at best. The portions are relatively large but not for the ravioli. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Guess I was thinking that Maggiano's and Olive Garden are in the same league, but I was surprised with the quality of the food. But if you have a large group of people and you're thinking about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If Chef Boy R Dee opened a restaurant, he would be the Executive Chef of Maggiano's. The quality of the food was decent, nothing to write home about. The service was nothing special either. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I figured Maggiano's would be similar to Buca Di Beppo but it wasn't. Buca is better. Service was okay with the exception of our disgruntled busser. Portions are out of control even for family style....
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The good: Gnocci is probably the best thing on the menu. For real. The desserts were decent. The ambiance of the bar especially is quite impressive. The bad: Slow service for a large party - we did...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is okay. Really nothing special when it comes to food but they do have the nice ambiance (most of the time) and location. So I've been here a couple of times; mostly for birthdays and yes,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here on the company dime for a project completion banquet. The family style food was pretty good. Usually I hate Italian food, particularly family style but all the things we had were tasty. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice restaurant. It's not a super high-class, gourmet restaurant where one can spend up to $500 a person, but it has its own appeals and it certainly surpassed my expectations.The restaurant can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a good experience here (this was around Christmas time!) with 3 of my girlfriends visiting SJ. They were impressed. We did it family style, and OMG so much food! Our waiter was friendly and kept...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok. So now there there is a Maggiano's in just about every state now. I travel a lot for business so I see them popping up in a lot of shopping malls. I finally was forced to go there for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised because this restaurant looked very generic....but its a better version of Cheesecake Factory. Huge portions, reasonable prices, very generic menu items but the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
long wait so make a reservation.for lack of a better italian place near my home, Maggiano's is pretty good. Definitely not the best there is, but it gets the job done at a reasonable price.
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Like Yogi Berra says: "Nobody goes there anymore, it's too crowded"Why do so many people like this place? The food is AWFUL.I hate this place with every fiber of my being!
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
At Maggiano's you'll get Italian food at its most stereotypical. Basically, it's an upscale Olive Garden, only with more alcohol and a less adventurous menu -- no "Venetian Apricot Chicken" here....
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those places you go to when you have a large group. The portions are huge and the only way to get a decent variety of tastes is to have a party big enough to get more than a couple of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG--Chicken Manicotta!!!! Oh yea!!!. I just love this meal. It's my all time favorite. My highlight here is hanging out at the bar. Each time my cousins are in town, we head here at least once to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure how I feel about this place. Everything is good going in but after I get a gurgle in my stomach.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had dinner here tonight, been here a few times before, but this was probably the worst service experience I've had.We had reservations at 7pm, but everyone had to be present to be seated. All...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food is mediocre and salty. Service is horrible, maybe because we were the only brown people (filipinos) and we got seated at the very BACK of the restaurant (where the servers come out with the food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! Customer service is excellent every time i go, its always clean, food is delicious, that might even be an understatement. Its so cute outside and inside as well, they have out of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a really great experience. Food was not only finger licking good but the portions were huge (which is rare to find in Santana Row). Service was beyond outstanding (or maybe the server saw my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would have to say its one of the more better casual/fine dining Italian restaurants around the San Jose/Santa Clara area. Also a plus that its located in Santana Row where there is lot of shopping...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about gi-normous dishes! I like coming here for brunch and eating on their outdoor patio. We usually order just a couple of dishes (for two) cause they are so large.My usual order would consist...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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We had a great time. Enjoyed the crab cakes a lot. Best part was it was Sunday and there was music out in the courtyard area and lots of things to see and do including the Farmer's Market. Waiter was super...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Classic, fun, casual and cool all at the same, Maggiano's will make you feel as if you've discovered the portal to New York City's Little Italy right here in the Silicon Valley! Wouldn't it be great...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
-Family style dining is intriguing with all you can eat.-atmosphere is on par with Santana Row-wait can be long, make reservations-the PESTO CHICKEN PASTA is horrendeous. Its like SOUP.overall...food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If i could knock off 1/2 a star from this rating i would...don't get me wrong, maggiano's is my favorite restaurant in this entire fake boob-implant they call santana row. the only reason why this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
-geez, their portions are HUGE!-go with a group friends so you can share-al fresco dining is a plus-sometimes the restaurant kinda smells (like blue cheese)-I like ther canelloni, they don't use...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is casual Italian, The Food Was cooked Perfectly and the portions are large you will not leave hungry. I would recomend this restaurant to anyone to try at least once you wil not be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is really good. Service is excellent.The portions are really big, so be careful when you order.The only con: having to wait 45 mins for a table on a Friday night.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Going for dinner for a company event was great. When I went myself with just family it turned into a disaster as you never want to order their angel hair pasta since it has absolutely nothing else...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure whether to rate this 4 stars or 5 stars.It wasn't excellent, but it was better than good?? or better than great? or.. hmm I don't know.I went here one my first fancy date with my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's an okay restaurant. I like it because they serve big portions and I can split one dish with several people, so it's inexpensive. The staff and waiters are very polite and friendly. My friends and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
you certainly receive a lot of food with the "family style". but if it is not that good why would I want a lot of it?i'd rather make my own sphagetti. one, its MUCH cheaper. and two, i can drink...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is mediocre.The truth is, they sort of give you your money's worth. Pasta is extremely cheap and most restaurants make big profits from pasta dishes. Here, you get a big ass bowl of what you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My date and I went to Maggiano's on a quiet week night. It was about an hour before closing so the restaurant was pretty empty. We decided to start with the fried calamari and our server asked us if...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, some of the reviews were pretty harsh! I love this place. Yes, it's busy. It always has been??? Nothing new there. You just have to make reservations early. (at least a week out) I don't get it?...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really great italian food for a chain. It's a slightly better version of buca di beppo (My wife thinks buca's is better). Anways, its a strong choice.
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's official. I do not like Italian food. I was really flipflopping over my opinion, I mean how can you not like Italian food? It's popular, everyone eats it, there's really nothing offensive...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Italian is never my food of choice. I'm not big on waiting either. That says a lot about this place given the above rating. The wait here is ridiculous (Cheesecake-factory-kind-of-ridiculous), even...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always love coming here for the Rigatone "D" to share with my love, every once in a while. Portions are huge. I have always had good service here, so no complaints on food, service, drinks. Not 5...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 starsMediocre. I would rather go elsewhere but sometimes for birthday celebrations you have no choice over the dining situations. Tip: Order the full size plate and split it with a buddy. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i have been here 3 times and each time was with a large group we have always ordered family style and got pretty good service. i'm not sure why others are complaining about the service.the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When we go to Maggiano's we always sit at the high tables in the front room (the bar). In weekend evenings a band is playing and the atmosphere is great. Over time we developed a special tactic...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great food when dining in. Ok food when taking out.I spent Mother's Day with my Fiance's family and because all restaurants are usually packed, we decided it would be nice to order food and bring it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 1/2 StarsSince they are the same ownership group as Chili's and On the Border...could I really expect anything more than ordinary? But...I was surprised. It's definitely better food, better...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! The food is yummy & the atmosphere is lively. It's a great place to go with a group, just make a reservation ahead of time. I always have so much fun here.
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was better than expected: I expected Buca di Beppos but more expensive. It was WAY better than Buca.This place is huge and MADE for groups - due to the large booths and family style menu...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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This place is a great restaurant to share some food with friends. Try the pastas and taste how good it is! But the Pizza is even better. Also the service personal is very friendly.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maggiano's is one of my favorite italian places to go to, especially good for going on a date or doing family dinners. Plus, it's located on santana row and after you are finished eating, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Writing mostly with regards to this location only.. I would say that my recent experience here was a disappointment. On a Monday night with family for my sister's birthday, this place seemed to be a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maggiano's is pretty good, but I only like going if it's a large group of people. I've been with a big group of people and also with just 4 people for lunch and I'd much rather go as a group. Mostly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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WOW..This is a great place. We celebrated a friends anniversary. The food is outstanding and the service was wonderful. Large dishes. Hope to be back soon.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hosted a company party here a few years ago. They wanted money to have a cashier in the banquet room so they can make more money to sell drinks to my co-workers. Hmm... Anyway, I relented but held...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
uhmmm... I didnt have fun there---and isnt that the point???I came, ate---frowned---and left in a huff...What the heck are they so snooty for? The food tasted like cardboard with alfredo sauce---in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a fan of this place. I've been about 4 times through the years (latest tonight), and I would never choose to come back if I had a vote. It is ridiculously crowded (almost impossible to find a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was very impressed with Maggiano's. The wait staff was refreshingly attentive and catered to our every need. The only real fault I found was in the menu selection. I thought they could've...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars -- 5 for food, 4 because it's just too crowdedThis restaurant is a part of a chain -- there are about 6 Maggiano's locations, mostly in the Chicago area, where this chain started. It is also...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A solid three star for me. I helped organize a group lunch here and we got a private room which was great. I get nervous with the group lunches because we have a vegan and a no-cows-milk-guy in our...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to maggianos for years, the first location I ate at was across from the South Coast Plaza mall in Los Angeles. Maggianos gives large portions and it's delicious. It's a nice place to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
PRICY...not a every day eating out italian place (maybe to hang and drink) and so crowded...i think they need to buy more property and enlarge the place. Food is good, sides come in good large...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a friend's birthday for the first time last night and overall thought it was ok. I thought the wait was kind of ridiculous for a Thursday evening even with a reservation (-1 star...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times and this is a great place for big parties. Whether it's for an actual party or you're just eating with a large group, it's a family-style restaurant with good food.If...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i used to really like this place(and would have gave it 4 stars 2 years ago). yes the portions can feed me for a week, but this place went down hill (fast ) right after chillis bought it.(yes the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely one of THE WORST places I've ever been. The Manager RUINED my Mother's 75th birthday here 2 years ago with his attitude and poor table-side manner. I even wrote a letter to the restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mediocre, over-priced Italian food. I prefer Buca di Beppo for family style or try Maurizio's in Morgan Hill for much better food for the same price as this (see my review). I tend to hear good things...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have never felt the need or want to go to Maggiano's -- at the end of the day to me... it's a chain and to me... that doesn't equal the personal service I.... need! Not to mention this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Reminded me of Buca...not impressive at all. The only thing was all the portions were huge.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must say the first time I had dinner at Maggiano's, I didn't like it at all. Afterwards for a couple years or so, I was very anti-Maggiano's...when people suggested going there, my stomach would...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here Wednesday night for dinner. Bf and I like to skip the wait so we eat in the bar area, and this time he brought a co-worker from out of town along. By the time I got there I sampled what was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is to die for!! My family and I go there ALOT :o) Always go when you are starving and you will walk out completely full. The service is great and so is the atmosphere! I don't think I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have mostly gone there for meetings so that's what I will write about . The staff is very friendly, and the food is okay. I like the fact that the staff knows how to deal with a dinner meeting.I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Went to pre prom dinner here, it was awesome. Very good food and good service.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We had a reservation but it still took them a full hour to seat us. I guess without the reservation it would have taken two, three, four hours...who knows. But it definitely wasn't worth the wait....
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Nice spot for a date if your into pasta. Took my GIRL out here for one of our date and we stuffed ourselves into a coma!
kudzu.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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This place is a must if you have not been before. It has great Italian food and the environment is high class. The only catch of course is that the place is pretty price, but it is a great place for a date...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To each his own, but I thought this place was great for family style dining. We celebrated my grandma's birthday here and I preordered the food ahead of time. When we got there, our table was being...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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I've been a frequent customer of Maggiano's at Santana Rowe for sometime now...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MR says... MRS says.... all time favorite "chicken mushroom rigatoni" and for good 3 years haven't seen any change in serving as its always PLENTY well enough for 3 people may it be for dine in or...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overall, 1 star for the wait/front staff's behavior, 2 star for the food, 3 star for the service. I personally would have left given the way the front staff treated us, but most of the group wanted to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I guess this place is mostly looks. I had the family style meal, so it came with a lot of courses. I'm not sure if I ever want to pay $30 again for all that food, which didn't taste that great....
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the pasta is pretty good... i really liked that chicken and shells pasta. biggest gripe is that it gets really packed and super loud and uncomfortable. the place also smells like a TOILET. i think...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, if you have a big party, you better call them because you cannot make a reservation on their web site with more than 8 people. Plus, you should call back to make sure they have your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is Buca Di Beppo on STEROIDS! Yikes! Monsterous portions. Lots and lots of people crowding the bar area on a Friday night at 9pm. Had the family style dinners for $30 a person. Was it worth...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always seen this restaurant during my few visits to Santana Row but never had the chance to eat here. I've tried two other restaurants at Santa Row before and didn't quite take a liking to them....
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food here is mediocre and overpriced. My party ordered family style which meant bottomless everything but wine which was good considering how much we were paying. We ordered calamari, mussels,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can never accurately describe my family to people. I truly believe they are the weirdest most bizarre group of people I've ever met. Thankfully, last weekend was Easter so I have fresh "C Family"...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was skeptical about this chain. Been there once before to the location at South Coast Plaza, for a banquet. Food was alright, the Rigatoni D was my best memory from that trip. This time around,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
....Why? Why were you created? Why does anybody think they need to pay for your disgusting crap?Sure, I put on my button-up designer shirt, untucked, sleeves rolled-up. Yes, all kinds of 21 year-old...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We have been here couple of times, in spite of being pricey, sometimes the food was good. But today was the worst.I had reservation we were there on time, but the desk staff was rude and kept on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Italian-American decor of Maggiano's sets a good mood. Of course, since this is a chain restaurant, the interior decor was probably designed by the team of designers that worked on Chili's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE italian food, been here 3 times with different friends, ordered different items to try and have been disappointed each and every time. Pricey for the quality of food, service is always slow....
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's solid food, albeit nothing to really rave about. I like their spaghetti and meatballs and this is rare because I don't usually care for red sauces. Good minestrone if you're into that. The one...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and both times were not that great. never enough sauce! The only thing I really liked were the mushrooms!
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, love this restaurant!!If you have a reservation, you get seated fast. The food was fast. The service was excellent. We got the "Rigatoni D", and oh my god, I kept eating until my stomach...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
There were more cons than pros after a dining experience at Maggiano's tonight. FRESH OFF THE PRESS FOLKS! We celebrated my baby brother's 22nd birthday here tonight. Well, he's not a baby anymore...I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this restaurant cause it has the family-style menu so you get to try a little of everything. You get to choose a couple of dishes in each category (appetizer, salad, pasta, meat, dessert). And...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was pretty good, and yes, they definitely take reservations. In fact, I make my reservations on opentable.com, which is a great site (plug)... Food was pretty good, their side...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 because you are a little bit better than other italian restaurants I've been to.But let me start off by saying, this restaurant IS located in santana row, so DO expect prices to be a bit high. Hm,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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The food was amazing and the serive was wonderful!
weddingwire.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I hate this place. The food is disgusting. I don't why people even wait to eat here. My cousins and I came here and ate family style. The dishes were either too bland, too rich and creamy, or too...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place because it has family-style dinner. It's fun to have a lot of dishes to taste (kind of like a buffet, but better). The spinach salad was really fresh and yummy. The mussels for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good food here at Maggiano's. I came here for a birthday party with a group of about 16 people. We were seated in the main dining room, which was pretty loud. We came on a Sunday evening at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry. Could somebody please explain the hype about this place? The fact is, this place really is not bad. However, I really don't think it lives up to the hype at all. I know quite a few people...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just love love this place. Italian food is one of my favorite~~ going to this place reminded me of my trip to Italy few years ago, although people in Italy don't eat like we do here... here.....
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The portions are huge! I would recommend 1/2 orders for 2 people. The desserts are very yummy.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place has long waits each time i went and its really crowded. The food here are all family style because of its really large portions! good place if you with a big group. there was like 7 of us...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the food here was great. Being that my wife and i had a romantic weekend here in this area, we made reservations at Maggianos. We loved the food. The service was good. The bar was kinda pricey. 2...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the food was mediocre for what I ordered, since I got the white sauce instead of red (for the linguine and clams) and to me it tasted bland and flavorless. Though, i somehow ended up with a full...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, I rarely go to San Jose since I live in SF and my expectations were pretty low, but Maggiano's was not half bad. It's crowded and noisy (on saturday at least) but the food is solid. Not amazing,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The wait at Maggiano's when it opened up a few years ago typically would top 1.5 hours. The wait today for a dinner on a weekday could still be 30-45 minutes.Why is this place so popular?? Looking...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I met up my family here for dinner, and it was extremely crowded. We had a party of 11, and they wouldn't seat us until everyone was there, we made reservations a week prior to this. The place was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best meal. Ever.Took my wife here last night for Valentine's Day and we had an absolutely fantastic experience. We had a reservation for 5:30 and only had to wait 5 to 10 minutes to be seated once we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite restaurants. What I love about this place:We love the food. The fried calamari, the beef medallions, brichetta, and the artichoke dip are fantastic! The desserts are also so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice...for birthday parties...Good thing we had big groups both times as we did the family style. Great choice if you have lots of people. You can get refills on plates that you like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their great food is diminished by the fact that it has always been super crowded and loud every time I have been. We had a reservation for a party of 9 on Saturday night for a going away party for a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had good experiences here, no 5 stars cause its usually crowded, but if you go throughout the week you should be fine in getting a table. I love the spaghetti...yes, its a simple plate, but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't be fooled by the name "Little Italy"...this is definitely NOT the intimate, candlelit Italian restaurant that the name implies it might be. It's a little like the Olive Garden, except more...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crowded, crowded, crowded. This place is packed especially on a Saturday night. Be sure to make a reservation!! Its a must, if you don't you're stuck waiting for at least 2 hours plus if not more!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is ridiculously hard to get into without reservations. a friend and i tried to get a table for a friday dinner the other night and i swear we waited for what seemed like an eternity....
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, I think this place is over rated and not worth the wait. I wouldn't have gone here if I didn't have an $85 gift card. We started by ordering some Manhattans. They were fine, but watered down. For...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like giving one star. However, this place deserves it. My family and I came here, and we were snubbed by the hostess, or rather hostesses. We came in, no welcome. We asked for our table,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
HORRIBLE DINING EXPERIENCE! First off...you have to make your way through the bar just to find the hostess stand. Waited about 15 Min...No Problem if it stopped there.Once we were seated, we did...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place isn't half bad, nothing too spectacular or what not. The portions are large........yeah they are large. The place has a nice old world east coast vibe to it with the paint scheme and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There is nothing fundamentally wrong with this higher-end chain restaurant. It's a great deal for banquets, and the food is pretty darn good. May I suggest the following dishes when you go.Stuffed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
When they first opened the food was made fresh in house, since the original founder left the company the corporation has ruined the quality of the food. Now everything is made in a main facility...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was enormous and crawling with people! I wasn't a fan of waiting in the front area, since all of the tiny tables were full, and servers were ploughing through with massive plates of food....
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to a catered event at this place. It was the first time I had ever eaten at a Maggiano's. I was a little incredulous at first once I found out it was actually a restaurant chain, but my fears...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here several times and found this restaurant to be overrated. However I give credit where credit is due. The portions are unbelievable and you could feed a third world country at this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Looks nice, large portion sizes, but overrated. Food is average at best, but, to be fair, typical for Ameritalian food. 'nuff said.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is of pretty solid quality (but it does depend on what you get...), and despite it being a chain, it's not too obviously generic. The place itself is way too big to ever convince me that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my 21st birthday dinner here in May of 2006 (we had a group of 20 ppl), and it was the best birthday possible! Maggiano's is amazing; they have two different menu options - family style or...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Place looks great, service is great and the food is close to great. Big portions that will definitely get you full and satisfied. Prices are reasonable since you get so much food. If you want good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice ambiance, not a whole lot of wait waitress was quick and friendly.Good portion size, good prices, wonderful warm comfort italian food.Definitely one of the best places to go for good italian.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Briefly, the issues at Maggiano's: 1. Hostess not always current on reservations and getting people seated2. Just okay wait staff However, I'm still salivating over the Veal Piccata! My husband and I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a special event: 80's themed party where the party goers got wasted, ate delicious food, and boarded a party bus while being barraged by fans thinking some of us were in a "savage" metal...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gullible me. I had no idea this was a chain restaurant until my sister, business traveler, clued me in. Early dinner with the in-laws for Xmas was the reason we came here. Portions were huge. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Update: I reluctantly came back for lunch because my friends wanted to come here. The girls straight up told the restaurant staff that this was their chance to win me back. I like this place for lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I was admiring the painting of the be-swimsuited fifties-style pin-up lady as I urinated and I wondered if the women's restroom had paintings of men in their swimsuits over their urinals. Then I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I had a single word to describe this place, it would be overpriced. Maggiano's tries to offer a somewhat upscale yet family-style atmosphere. All I can say is, the restaurant isn't quite there yet....
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know this place is a chain. Most chains don't have good food. This one does. I'm not down for the corporate BS but this place is an exception and I like the food. I have a few beefs to address with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
* * Edit * * * * 2.) White sauce pasta = OMG it came out like SOUP! Not sauce! UNbelievable! My server graciously changed my order, but the next dish that came out... the same! I even asked the server...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place a lot. I don't get to go that often because it is kinda expensive and the wait is usually ridiculous. I've managed to get in for lunch on weekdays with no problem. But the cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had the pleasure of being treated to the cuisine of Maggiano's, but never actually eaten inside the restaurant. Both times I've had their cuisine, it was a takeout!!! Easy to do, just call and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to a birthday dinner here the other night, and we were all seated in the large private rooms at the back of the restaurant. The good thing about this was we had our own private waiter,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my god, did I eat that much? The family style option is a good deal, but there's so much food!So, you get two choices off five different sections of the menu. Starting with appetizers (2 choices),...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Make reservations ahead of time if you do not want to be waiting forever, come during lunch time, or order to-go.The beef medallions are AWESOME. Though a little pricey (30 bucks), it is super worth...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not usually one to order pasta at a restaurant because I don't feel like paying close to $20 for something that costs 99 cents to make at home. But- this time my sugar daddy was treating so I gave...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ab0ustly amazing extremely g00d f00d & there buz b0i's are h0t i have t0 admit they are all h0tties, i was s0 sh0cked i have never been t0 a restaurant were all the guys are h0t, its a lil dark in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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Maggiano's has a ton of variety so you'll definitely find something you like. I wasn't a huge fan, but it wasn't bad. I've had better Italian food elsewhere.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this location a few times and so far so good. I really enjoyed coming here for lunch with a friend of mine. The restaurant seems more open and is not half as crowded as it gets during...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place can be found in the trendy Santana Row urban shopping center area off of Stevens Creek Blvd and Winchester. The location itself is a big plus. Maggiano's entrance is in this small courtyard...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd rate the food at 4 stars, but the crowded and noisy main dining hall plus the rather high prices knock it down a star.I first went to Maggiano's back in Chicago, where it ranks as solid, but not...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great moments and stories have developed from coming here for yours truly. They serve in really big portions so even a half-size order for just myself fills me up and still have enough to go around...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Events of last night:Most important: After the drinks here, I could hardly walk to my car.Came away extremely full and drunk off appletini's. Halfway through my first 'tini I was already giggling with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had my birthday dinner here last Saturday night. We had a party of 11 and reservations for 8:30pm. We got there around 8:30pm and waited an additional 40 minutes before we were seated. 40 minutes!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like a nicer version of Buca di Beppo. Maggiano's is more fancy-looking, but definitely still on the casual side, and the menu is comparable to Buca. Ordered the meatball sandwich and my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place really is a great place to hold a b-day dinner... especially if your party is big enough to get one of their private dining rooms. The servers here take care of you and work hard for their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always really crowded when I go, but for good reason. The food is yummy! I have been twice now for big parties and having our own room is great, the family style is the way to go as...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food was mediocre service was horrible.
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
even though you don't want to buy into the home-y feel of this chain, you can't deny the food is good. the baked raviolis are amazing, so is the gnocchi and basically everything else you desire. they...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maggiano's is expensive; food and service; average.
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent food. The ravioli was good, but the eggplant parmesan was too salty. Went here for a birthday, but I wouldn't go back on my own accord.
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i came here with my family once, and we had the dinner set deal for $27/each person. we got to choose 2 appetizers, 1 salad, 1 entree, and 2 pastas, and 2 desserts. it was hard narrowing down our...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars, because it's all relative.Honestly, back in Chicago, you can find a random mom and pop Italian place just about anywhere which will blow away anything I've eaten in California. At least for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here Saturday night for my sisters birthday because they offer a family style menu with unlimited amount of food that you are able to choose all for roughly $28. This includes two of each,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to love this place, i went several times for differnet occaisions including birthdays and dinner for senior prom. Both birthdays we ate family style. The only thing i liked was the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and Girnomous plates! came here for a huge 18 person party. it was a set menu and is unlimited. Wait was long even though we had reservations. Just be prepared to wait. We had salad...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very yummy! Had a surprise party for a friend there and it was fabulous! Very great service, and yummy food!
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times; Last couple of times were for events, so I didn't have to wait for a table. Atmosphere is nice. Food is pretty good, but can you say ENOUGH?!?By the time my stomach realized it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy cow. They give you so much food here. It has been described as the upscale version of Buca di Beppo. One entree can feed about 4 people! One great thing is that if you finish the dish they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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1. The place is too dark. If it is a family place then why the pretense on romance. 2. The food had no flavor. Buco di pepo has more flavor. The clams and calamari were over cooked. The fish had hard dry...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have visited here a few times in the past with friends and coworkers. When that was the case, they took the responsibility and made the reservations and everything was fine. It wasn't until I wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to be if you feel like throwing that new year's resolution out the window and just pig out for a day. Of course the grease Maggiano's invests into each of their dish will have you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
In the grand scheme of chain food Italian restaurants, I would rate Maggiano's above Olive Garden, Buca, and Carrabba's (a chain that doesn't appear to have made it to the Bay Area yet...I think)....
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay..it's not the best italian food I've had...but it's been consistent. The portions are large esp for large gatherings...and prices are decent. I just hate the wait for a table during the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had lunch here yesterday. YUMMMY!!! love this place!
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So even though Maggiano's is a chain, I really like this restaurant. The portions are gi-normous, you can certainly always order the half-size. I am in love with the eggplant parm, the order literally...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The service here sucks! They are EXTREMELY SLOW and they aren't even trying to go any faster. It's like they are purposely going at this pace so that people will have a crappy dining experience and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have enjoyed eating here in large groups on many occasions. It's usually with my family so one person ends up paying. I went last night with 10 friends and before we ate the waiter said (not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so overated. I just wanted to try this place becuz everyone was raving about it. I would reccommend you make reservation first due to the long ass wait. The service is decent nothing to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was visiting a friend at Santa Clara and we stumbled upon Maggiano's. I thought that it only existed in Colorado, where I used to live, but I guess I was wrong. I love the family style dining when...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if you get a waiter who will hook you up, you can get enough italian food packed in a "doggie bag" to feed you for a week. i suggest ordering family style. you get 2 appetizers, 2 salads, 2 pastas, 2...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I asked the hostess how long is the wait, she smiled so big and cheerfully said, 'Oh it's only a three hour wait, ma'am! Not too long!' I walked away holding my laughter until I went outside.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If it wasn't for the food here, I would have likened my experience to being in one of those fucking Olive Garden commercials. The ones where the big family sits around the table eating food that has...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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I often take my clients here and it's always an amazing experience. A really great find. I love Italian food, probably not good for my waist LOL. Never a dull moment and the food is always wonderful. I highly...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
ABSOLUTELY AWFUL!! Pesto sauce was more water than sauce, horrible service, ridiculous price tag.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to really like this place...f them now. Well, actually f the person who sits you to your table and the girl standing beside the podium but not actually working the podium.I came here yesterday...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must say...I really enjoyed my first experience at Maggiano's. ..But really....the best part of it all was the Lemon and Herb Salmon dish that I ordered. It came with a side of Spaghetti with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It looks like everyone is giving this place a bad review, the food sucks or the service is horrible. I came by during the off peak period when everyone was at work, so for me, my friend and her baby,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously bottomless portions in the heart of Santana Row.Whatever you get, just have a side of calamari.Service: 3 starsMenu: 4 starsAtmosphere: 3.5 starsLocation: 3.5 starsLast impression: 3.5 stars
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The portions are HUGE here, but then again it's all noodles. The linguine and clams is practically all noodles with just a hint of clams. Food is served family style so a couple of the pasta dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
of the huge portioned chain italian restaurants, i choose buca's over maggiano's. it's cheaper and more fun. maggiano's tries too hard to be a fancy italian restaurant. come on now, stop kidding...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
bleghhh...Went here for lunch and it smelled so bad inside the restuarant...kinda like a mixture of cleaning detergents and parmesan cheese. We asked for a table outside and the service was soooo...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place - sure they are a bit totalitarian with their reservation policy (everyone is there or nobody gets seated and you have a 15 minute window to show up. Even then, you're never...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
PORTION SIZE is large, taste of the food is nothing out of the ordinary. I think the thing about Maggiano is that since its a mass produced restaurant with italian setting and located within a high...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service is sometimes just a tad bit slow and it takes a while to get a table with NO CALL AHEAD RESERVATIONS ALLOWED! Descent food, descent prices is all I have to say. I guess if you really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Maggiano's a few times shortly after it opened and considered it an acceptable, if unextraordinary restaurant.This week I went there again as part of a large party of 16. Despite the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Though the food here have always been good. What's up with their reservation policy? We cannot call in ahead or put our name down until everyone in the party is there. This is just wrong. Have anyone...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Update: My fiance and I came to Maggiano's around 5pm last night. We walked in, were greeted immediately by a young gentleman and shown to a booth. Someone else came right away, giving us bread and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously... every time I go to this place the hostess is crazy rude. I don't know if we're all talking about the same one but she must really love her job. Anyway... the waitress/service more than...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here twice. The first time was quite awhile ago, nothing special. That's probably why I haven't been back in awhile. The food here passes as very good food. But you can probably get...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here on a few occasions for lunch. Thank goodness because trying to get a table at dinner time can be atrocious. This is definitely a good place for families or large groups because they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm kind of sad to see all the bad reviews, 'cause I've always had a good meal here. Maybe my perception's a bit skewed though, since the only times I've ever been here were with really large groups...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nice patio dining area. Need to request heater be turned on - not automatic.Service was nice but not responsive. Needed to request additional bread & water more than once.Chopped Salad - requested...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
make reservations! bring your family! eat some NONA'S POUND CAKE! soooo yummy! you really won't regret this place. i've had nothing but great service and great food from this place.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have had nothing but great service and great food here. MAKE RESERVATIONS, yeah it's not worth a two hour wait, so make reservations, no place is worth a two hour wait. I love the food here, is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place seriously is all about the hype. It's located in oober exclusive Santana Row.. which for some reason gives them the authority to be snobby, serve cold food, and run a bill easily over 75.00...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i think everyone should try a thanksgiving here. i know, i know weird sounding. BUT, you get the family style meal for like 30 bucks each. appetizer plate, two salad bowls, endless beverages, two...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OVERRATED! Just like everything else in Santana Row. Like I mentioned in my review of Santana Row, why do people flock here when there are bazillions of other, FAR superior Italian restaurants in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have been looking for decent Italian food in the area, and haven't been able to find anything that comes close to our favourites places in Vancouver. Maggiano's still didn't come close to anything...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yet another mediocre Italian restaurant.. Pretentious hostess had us wait for what seemed like days, even though it was 1130 and the place was virtually empty. Question: why would they close off the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food is okay, but the service is horrid. Granted, I went here in the middle of the holiday season, but still. I had to wait for at least AN HOUR for my table, while these people came to the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have not't had a bad experience coming here. Maggiano's is my favorite Italian restaurant yet. It beats out bucca's and definitely no need to consider the Olive Garden. This place has a great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand the hype about this place...Over rated.....The food is ok, service sucks...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry but I have to agree with the previous poster, Kristin N., that I only avoid this place like the plague because the Hostess is a major Snot. No matter what age, race, creed, religion,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the worst restaurants I've been to. I dine out ALOT at ALOT of different restaurants and this one has got to be right at the bottom of the list. The food was alright but the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i always go to maggiano's at lunch, so i don't have horror stories of long waits.i'm a sucker for their chicken parmesan, salmon lemon & herbs, and creme brulee. although, creme brulee doesnt work...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I just read the review of Maggiano's Little Italy as offered by Alex H. I will confess that I am still smiling as I feel a certain sense of validation.Alex H. says that, "They think they can make up...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
palo alto is a dang sleepy town so i kinda peg the whole south bay as probably worse. but santana row keeps surprising me at how hoppin' it is. getting a parking spot is harder than in SF, i kid you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This pathetic hellhole falls into the same category as Buca di Beppo. They think they can make up for amateurish service and horrible food by giving you gigantic portions. Do yourself a favor and stay...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Always come here for someone's birthday it seems. Love the food but in the back of my mind I'm always thinking "I could probably make this just the same at home for like $5." Service has always been...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maggiano's is not the greatest restaurant in the world but for one reason or another whenever we go here (big group events only) someone is excited about dinner and, for the most part, our group...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I ate at Maggiano's was in LA, and from what I can remember the experience was but positive. However, after coming to this location, I don't have a high regard for the food. The service...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What a crappy place!!! Pathetic service. My wife went there along with a bunch of friends. They were made to wait there for 2 hours but still didn't get their main course. Not something you would...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for a team lunch so we were fortunate enough to dine on the $19.95 family style lunch. Given the luxury of a two hour lunch, this place was great. It's basically an upscale version of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Monday night was the first time I had ever been to Maggiano's and because it's been hyped up by a majority of my friends I was expecting something special. And truthfully... it's just another...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food was great! Chicken marsala...umm good. Service was ok. I had to ask the waiter for more H20. The only draw back here is the wait time & they dont do reservations. Shoot, we waited 2 hrs. That is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm reviewing a prix-fixe small group "banquet" dinner. Nice digs set up for a 20 person event in a private room. None of the food won any particular taste awards, but it was quite edible and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm learning that the best thing to do in a restaurant (if you don't want to wait for-ever) is to go straight to the cocktail/bar area and grab a seat. I went here last night - so it was getting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my friends for my birthday 1 and a half years ago. I liked the food, but it was just ok, nothing spectacular. Yes, the portions were pretty big...their small size portion is actually...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
On the plus side if you are hungry this is a good place to go for decent Italian-ish food. (large portions, large desserts, large everything especially you do the family meal thing, just ok wine)But...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hostess girls were very unfriendly! Serivce was excellent though and food was average at best. I thought they weren't very "kid friendly" since they didn't have a kids menu or crayons or anything...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I took a friend here for dinner to celebrate a new job last night. We made reservations ahead of time and we got there on time. I had asked to see the Maitre'D "before" we got seated since I wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the santa row places that is really a 2.5 star mom and pop joint, but they invested in way too much foax antique junk and charge way way too much. I've seen about 50 /50 service. Its...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've had almost all their pasta dishes and all of them lack salt and flavor. Service is ok... it just depends who you get because I've had really good service, but I've also had really bad service....
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
NO, NO, NO! I've heard people say that this is the best Italian food they've ever had and I think they are certifiable. They need there head examined and as an Italian I take personal offense when...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not that you need my opinion to add to the 149 other reviews here...but hey...that's what yelp is all about folks!I've been here probably about a half dozen times. Their food isn't "stellar" IMO, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
too much food that is below average... the tiramisu is the only stand out dish. other than that the wait staff is annoying... our friends set up a lil lunch gathering and was not even quoted the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok... so maybe people will say that I don't have a good taste for italian food.But this place is expensive... loud(no ambiance), expensive, and sure.. you get TONS of food... but I don't want to pay...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maggiano's is a huge chain, and it really does feel like one. This place is great for a large group, and their family style menu has quite a lot of variety to please everyone. The atmosphere is very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We go there a lot because they make gluten free dishes for my daughter (not too many italian restaurants that do that!). I added the 5th star because of that. We used to live in Chicago where...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: MUSHROOM RAVIOLI! yum yum yummmmmmm!!!!! Or in Rachel Ray's words, "yumO!" ;) Try it! The beshamel sauce that comes with it is soooo good! Another good dish to try is the steak medallions...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I like to come to Maggiano's and sit in the bar area for dinner. We usually share everything because the servings (even the half servings) are huge. Our favorites are the fried...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My siblings love to come here on their birthdays, so I've been here quite a few times..Its one of my fav Italian restaruants. I don't love Italian food, but I will go here. Their dishes are kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my husband here May 10 for a surprise dinner party. This is a great place for larger groups. They give you a special menu and its $24.50 a person and you pick, two appetizers, two salads, two...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My last visit here was for lunch on a weekday with a friend. We ended up sitting outside for a late lunch, so it wasn't too busy. They didn't bring us water until we asked second time, despite the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first went to this restaurant in Buckhead Atlanta and had been waiting for years for them to expand here. This is the perfect Italian restaurant to share food 'Chinese' style. If you have 4 or more,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I really despise this place....food is ok but the service makes for a really unpleasant experience and it's not just an anomaly, it's like this everytime! It still took 1 hr to get seated....the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ever wonder why there are so many F*&king fat people - this place serves way too much food. Decent place, but overkill!
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times, only because one of my homeboys raves about this place. I think he must come here for the "eye candy", because the food is majorly bland. With some of the really great...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's not you, Maggiano's.... it's me.I occasionally visit your restaurant - for birthday dinner, lunch with girl friends, business dinner, date night etc.. But I just can't get excited about going...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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We started enjoying ourselves the minute we walked in the door and were greeted by the friendly host stand. Our server was also really nice, and were impressed to see his level of service. all our friends...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely for: Big groups i have to give this place a whopping 4 stars. we came here for my brother's birthday with about 11 hungry eaters. Now we're not big people, most of us can be categorized...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
maggiano's is one of my favorite italian restaurants! the food is great here and the service is good too. old school italian family style restaurant with cool interior and huge bar! try the peach...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm..The place does look nice but not really my type. I must have ordered the wrong dish or something because turns out not what I expected. The bartender probably doesn't know how to make strawberry...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I despise Maggiano's. Think Olive Garden, upgraded. If you're into unauthentic Italian dishes... knock yourself out. The only plate I found worthwhile is the chicken saltimbocca. Other than that.....
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had to give a five star. The odd thing is that i have eaten there years ago, don't even remember what i had. Not even if i liked or not. What i'm amazed with that is despite all those horrible...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Think BIG PORTIONS. Great place to eat with the family. The waiters/waitresses make sure your cup is full, and that you're enjoying your food. Like most places, try not to come during dinnertime on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you wanna talk about bang for your buck, this place can feed a family of 10 when only ordering 4 items. I went late on a weekday bypassing crowds, so that was a plus. Service could have been...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Is it good Italian food? Yes. Is it knock your socks off Italian food? No. Is it a fun place to go with a large group? Yes. Is it a romantic dinner for two? No. Is it better than Buca de Beppo? Yes....
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three stars because I didnt get a chance to have wine with my dinnner! I gave it up for the Lent (drinking during the weekdays) and the hosts were complete IDIOTS (guys that didn't want to be at work...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What this place lacks in flavor, it makes up with huge portions. I ordered the large Clams and Linguine and was to surprised to see they served it in a toilet bowl (this is suppose to be a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maggiano's is a nice place. I cannot say that their food is fantastic, but it is decent and not super pricey. I like it mostly for the atmosphere. I've been here multiple times, mostly for the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For any big party I like going to Maggiano's especially for their Family Style menu. My favorite deserts there are the Pound Cake and Tiramisu especially when you order them family style. All you can...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always crowded. You walk to the host, but there is nowhere to really wait around b/c the bar section is full of diners as well. The restaurant is pretty anal that they don't seat you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never actually eaten inside the restaurant, since I've always got their food to go. The portions are huge, very big! It's a better deal to get the full rather than the half, and the full lasts...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good to go to if you've got a big group because they've got large portions. The food and service is alright. It's supercrowded here, the wait wasn't too long every time I went though....
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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My wife and I stopped in here for a quick lunch. We ordered a couple of sandwiches and an appetizer(Chicken Parm, Meatball sub, and tomato/mozzerella basil appetizer). Our server was a bit new, which probably...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's way too crowded, and wtf is up with the really dimmed down lights? I probably walked into 3 chairs trying to push my way to the bathroom because I couldn't see a damn thing.Ugh.But the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i have been here numerous times since its' opening at santana row a few years ago... and since then, the service definitely has gone down hill. i agree with the other yelpers about the hostess being...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Horrible service & food. The host was incredibly rude, the server was not much better...but it was rather funny when she got wine spilled on her (not by me, but still mwuahahaha), the food sucked. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place tries to be more than it actually is. Yes, it's good Italian. Yes, it's a great atmosphere. Yes, it's CROWDED. Usually even with a reservation you will end up waiting. Last time I was there...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ehhhhh...I'm not a big fan. Heavy cream and butter in everything, way too big portions, way too long of a wait. I would recommend cooking up some good eats at home. Maybe heading over to Pluto's for a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wouldn't suggest going to Maggianos with a large party unless you're all comfortable with waiting for a table for at least 2 hours. However, in my experience with just my boyfriend and I on a Friday...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here twice after hearing people rave about the place. My first experience was a wait only to be followed by an indifferent, but nice waitress and sub par food that came in big...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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If you like red checkered tableclothes, family portraits, and polished Mohagany wood, then you have come to the right place. The food here is made ...
gusto.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I usually find that most people usually LOVE or HATE maggianos. Scroll to bottom for my opinion.These are some truths about maggianos. 1. There is a 99.9% chance if you are going for dinner there...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A chain is a chain is a chain.But the food is still really good. I'd give it a 4 star review on the food alone. But the story I hear time and time again, and my own experience, is that the service...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maggiano'sI love this place. Every time I get the same thing and I am never let down! Four Cheese Ravioli, Pesto Alfredo Sauce Homemade ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese, cream cheese, mozzarella,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriends and I arrived at 8pm where we asked for a table for 5. The hostess informed us that the wait is approx. 40mins and she'll call us on our cell when our table is ready. So we went on to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For a chain restaurant, I think this place is pretty DAMN good. I like the atmosphere. Makes you feel like you've entered somewhere different from where you're used to. The prices are VERY reasonable....
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
TO be honest, I attended a wedding reception here in the back room and I found the food to be foul and the wine matched the food. The bruschetta was pico de gallo in disguise. The pasta wasn't al...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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It depends on what you order, but it's okay. It's not excellent, but I grew up on real homecooked Italian food, and this place doesn't have it all. You usually have to wait at least 15-30mins for seating. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Last night I went to Maggiano's for the first time in a group of less than 10. My fiancee is back from Japan and wanted some hearty, good food, so to Maggiano's we went, since it looked like a Kiddie...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here ill make it real easy:Food: Great tasting and VERY generous portions served family style. You will never leave this place not ready to burst at the seams.Service: Horrible...Better be prepared to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've read the mixed reviews about this place and here is what I have to say. This is a great place for an event or large family / friend dinner. The price can't be beat -- $26.50 per person for the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i've heard lots of great things about this place and even read yelp reviews about this place, so i decided to come here with a friend.personally, i think it's way overrated. the food is okay i guess,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
1-star? That's harsh, I know. But here's the deal. I have now been here 3 times over the course of a year. And the last "visit" will be my last.First-Group of 10. Business lunch. Sat in the entry for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm personally not impressed with their food by any means.I personally love Ravioli and Tiramasu, but I was taken by surprise with what they had to offer. It was by far the worst Ravioli/Tiramasu I've...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So my family goes out to Maggiano's at Santana for my parents' anniversary, and I order the big-ass lasagna. It's like a tower of pasta meat and cheese, it's big. And I'm workin' it, getting kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place serves HUGE portions. Given, I did get the Family Style meal (pretty much an all you can eat buffet) with 3 other people, but none the less, it was alot of food. For less than $30 per...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just imagine an Italian Restaurant chain that is many steps higher than Olive Garden and a few steps above Buca Di Beppo. The food is pretty good and the portions are huge.My favorite dishes there...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here on a few dates with bf, always had a good time. The food is not the best I have ever eaten but it's pretty good. (This is not authentic Italian food but not bad) For lunch the soup and salad...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely delicious! Great family or group destination! You must have an apetite though, because the portions are sizeable and they refill ya (yes, buffet without having to get up). I enjoy the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good for family style. I hold this place really close to my heart because I had part of my bachelorette party here and all my closest girlfriends were there. The food was pretty good,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would have written this review sooner but I needed to recover first. It's hard to believe it's humanly possible to eat as much food as we did. I should probably call Guiness. If eating that much...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to go with 4 or more so you can eat family style. Favorites: fried zucchini, veal ravioli and warm apple crustini.Service is hit or miss, but it is "all you can eat."
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For some reason this chain restaurant is a favorite of mine, and I kinda like it. The San Jose Maggiano's in Santana Row has ok service just like any Maggiano chain, ok service and I wish it could get...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely, the best Italian food I've ever had(no offense to the home cooked Italian food lovers out there)!! Maggiano's is at the TOP of my list! Great place for family get togethers(with the family...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A corporate chain that thinks that big portions takes the place of good management, training, service, and food. I've given this place three times to prove me wrong, and it has failed each time.The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For about $18 you can get a big bowl of good pasta. Now that I think about it, the term "big bowl" doesn't quite do this thing justice. It's more like a mixing bowl or perhaps a hub cap full of pasta....
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What a joke...Maggiano's will give you the same B.S. story every time you try to make a reservation... "We are booked solid" ...you can come in at 2:45pm or 9:30pm... Who the fuck eats dinner at 2:45?...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As I told my friends last nite, there's not too many good Italian places (non-chain) in SJ. Thus, heading to this chain, is not a bad choice. I tried to get a reservation earlier in the day, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family of 4 and our South African house guest dined here last night. I called the previous day to see if we could sneak in some reservations for an early dinner but were told their reservation...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
HUGE portions. One half order of spaghetti can feed 2. A full order can last a few days and tastes just as good microwaved. Their sorbet is pretty good and one order is big enough to feed 4 people....
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Outdoor seating was closed when we arrived for lunch (on a weekday.) So, we asked for window-side seating to get some sun. Sandwiches really aren't their forte and the sandwiches my co-workers...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i usually hate chain restaurants with a burning-passion reserved for jaywalkers and narcissists, but i LOVED maggiano's.the hostess was snobby (to be expected), but they sat a party of seven in the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Taste (2 stars): I'm not some Italian food snob thumbing my nose at chain Americanized Italian restuarants--I love Buca Di Beppo and Olive Garden. Yet I was a quite disappointed with the quality of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is an upscale version of bucca di Beppo.... Italian food for the masses, err... belly? The portions are large, it will fill you up! Better eat with a group, pleanty of food to go around and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, solid Italian-style food. Everything is served family style and there's lots of it. The food is a couple of steps above a typical Italian restaurant but I wouldn't call it authentic. I think of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here to Santana Row for lunch on Labor Day with my mom and two of my friends and their moms. We were deciding between Sino (the Chinese fusion restaurant that my mom really enjoys) and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
NIGHTMARE dining experience. We made reservations but still had to wait 45 minutes. Seems like they seat the patrons they know really well. I felt like I was in NYC with that kind of buddy system. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being picky eater, I can say that they have the best food here. The wait sucks but luckily there is enough around there to keep you busy while you wait. We had a company Christmas Party there and we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you are the sort of person who likes masses of American-Italian food gurgling in your stomach for hours upon hours, then you may have met your match. Not for those who like uniquely flavored...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is popular so beware! The wait is always 30-45 minutes, no matter what day of the week it is. I once tried to make a reservation and they told me they were booked solid until 9 pm. I called...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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Given, I did get the Family Style meal (pretty much an all you can eat buffet) with 3 other people, but none the less, it was alot of food. For less than $30 per person, you choose from 2 appetizers, 2 salads,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it! Came here for a work thing and the menu was pre-set for us. There was so much food, and all of it was really good. The only bad thing was that I had eaten a big lunch earlier and felt...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great of parties of 6 or more. $25/ person, not including wine. LOTS of food, some of it better than average, but mostly not. Fun, but crowded. Better off going to Caffe Riacce in Palo Alto!
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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The food is not the BEST, but it is plentiful! The fried calamari is really good. Definitely go with a big group because you can then eat family style and try a variety of dishes. The amazing thing is that...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd heard pretty good things about Maggiano's Little Italy from different people: it's good for groups, it has good food, etc. On a whim, my husband, best friend and I decided to check it out. We got...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2006
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Maggianos has a lot of variety to offer to their customers. I have been their twice and I was much more impressed with the food the second time. I would suggest going with at least a party of six people. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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When my family and I first dined at Maggiano's Little Italy in Santana Row the second week after it opened, I couldn't believe how lucky we San Joseans were to get such a great Italian family restaurant that...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit that I don't really like eating Italian food at restaurants. I find that I make better pasta at home because it is more suited to my tastes. Maggiano's is alright. Their family style...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I believe this is place is like Buca di Beppo, but more pricey and no hokey pictures on the wall (which doesn't make Maggiano's *that* fun). I first went here with my sister for her birthday. She sold...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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This was my first at Maggiano's and I have to say, I was impressed. We went at a busy time during lunch and they still had good service. Some snobby hostess but nothing that gets in the way. The waiters are...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The amount of food here is insanity. Of course I only went with one other person and we ended up with enough for 2 more meals. I guess this is pretty good value if you have a large group of eaters...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The site of my annual "Get your Xmas on" Extravaganza I have yet to be disappointed. Dine in or carry out, bar, or dining room Maggiano's is always solid. The Saltimboca (jumps in your mouth...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
mediocre food but very big, family style portions.this place gets so busy that it can become annoying.you can get much better food for the money at just about any other italian restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Completely overrated but what do you expect for annoying Santana Row. Who in their right mind will wait over 2 hours for a table. Food is average at best. The two times I've gone it seemed like they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good and lively place to go with at least 3-4 ppl for family style and expect great breads and decent americanized italian food. just watch out for the crazy crowds and wait.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
RAVIOLIS!!!! i love ravioli, and theirs kick ass - ive gotten this since my first visit. all of the food that i've had/tasted packed a lot of flavor and richness. the portions are in proportion to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bucca in a fancy location with fancy decor and a fancy price. The food was enjoyable and unlike Bucca they don't shun everything but marinara sauce. If you have friends that won't set foot into...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Arrived: 6:24pmSeated: 7:34pmOrdered: 7:56pmFood Arrived: 9:15PMFinished eating: 9:25pmAsked for bill: 9:30pmBill arrived: 9:45pmDepart: 9:55pmHORRIBLE! HORRIBLE !! HORRIBLE!!! I've heard many good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went a few times to this restaurant, mostly for business dinner. The place looks great and is in a nice location. The prices are ok. The service is good. The food however ranges from ok to good. To...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
2/07REPULSIVE REVISIT!!!The only reason I came to this crappy packed service filled place is because my mom gave me a 40$ gift card from here. Apparently they did a horribly mistake and decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great restaurant for big group outings. The family style dining approach is very similar to Bucca Di Beppo, however at Maggiano's you get refills on whatever dishes were ordered. Not ideal for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2006
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Ambience was very nice. Food was good, and the value was descent. I had the family style which is pretty much all you can eat. The pizza was good, as was the salad, but let's focus on the dessert. Tiramisu....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, its another upmarket designer chain restaurant in the same mold as Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang's, E&O Trading and B.J.'s Brewery, but this is *not* Bucca di Crappo. The theme here is old...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good food. the stuffed mushrooms are a 5, but everything else is a 3. the atmosphere is nice and energetic. i like the classic-style feel about the place. though i'm sure the italian family photos are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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I just love the food here. The place is always busy if you were to go on a weekend, Hence book a table before hand. Great ambience since at times you may catch a live performance outside. The place is...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/25/2006
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I have been here several times now. The food is consistently good, but the service is completely hit or miss. This last time, our waiter was wonderful. But can they PLEASE replace their entire host/hostess...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I realize after a second visit to give whatever I thought first was great a second try. Our first time started with those huge stuffed portobellinis, pretty salty but good. I then had spaghetti...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Can the hostesses here be any snottier? An hour and fifteen minutes into our wait (we were told it would be between 1 to 1.5 hours) we inquired into our status, only to be huffily reminded "We told...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for big parties. Great food, and the waiters are generous about refills for everything and togo boxes! hahah. Just make reservations and bring a LOT of people!
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good hearty portions for family style dining. Only complaint I would have is the long wait for a seat. At least they take reservations though. It's in a very good location in Santana Row right near...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maggiano's Little Italy... words to describe it would be "best italian restaurant in town!!" yes it is a little expensive but worth every penny. try their teramisu (wow!) - better to have big groups...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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The first time i went to this place, i was totally wowed by this place, everything tasted so yummy except their desserts. I was impressed by the portions of the dishes. Don't be shy to ask for refil...
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judysbook.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food was OK..bucca's is much better. We had the chicken parmigiana and lasagna. Average, nothing spectacular. The best part of the meal was our waitress with the lower lip piercing. She was funny...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
arrrrgghhuuughhhmmmmnnuhhh...... sooo full.... how do they make such mass amounts of food and still manage to make it good quality? every dish that the two of us tried to plow through was so good!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maggiano's really is a good place to go with a group. The food is good and the portions are big.
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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i took my boyfriend there for his b-day, and it was terrific, they were very helpful in making the reservations (even though they were all booked up), great when i called and told them we were stuck in...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the food here okay, it's basically kind of weird to just have 2 people eating together here because it's embarrassing how big the portions are when they come to your table. If you're...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Karen:Maggiano's booted out Buca di Beppo on my list. It is, without a doubt, one of my favorite restaurants, now. The food and the service is phenomenal! We were served by a friendly and efficient...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a large group and less brash than Bucca Di Beppo. The family style menu is worth ordering for a big group and the selection offered is not too limited, so it will please everyone's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The first few times we stopped by to eat, we were told the wait would be three hours. Who waits that long to eat?The first time we actually ate there was ok. I would rather have bad food than bad...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i agree w/ connie c. in that it is an upgraded buca di beppo's. i've only been here twice and the food is okay but definitely a great place to go with a big group to share endless amount of food and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My friends love this place, and make me go there from time to time. I love my friends, but they have horrible taste in food. They frequent places like the Cheesecake Factory, only because the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
another place i don't understand. hasn't anybody here had real italian food before? and why is there always a 3 hour wait? at least the desserts are pretty good. love the toasted pound cake....
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK for a chain restaurant. I do not understand all the great reviews and the crowd outside this place all the time. The food is just not that good.I tried the chicken sandwich, the pasta (I forgot...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2006
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The food here is not bad, but it isn't great either. I do not understand the crowd outside of this restaurant all the time. The food is just NOT that good. Plain and mediocre are the best words to describe it....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know, this place didn't seem that spectacular to me. I got pomodoro something, and my friend got spaghetti, and maybe we don't know how to order, but it tasted plain and unoriginal. Quantity...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the food was almost too good. almost. lots of butter in everything. very flavorful and a good deal if you eat family style. the beef medalions were good but whenever we got seconds, there would be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A classy version of Bucca Di Beppo. Perfect for eating out with a group of friends BUT only if you have a leader in your group who can make sensible food choices. It's family style with a full bar...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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Service is spotty and can be good, but you are taking your chances. The food is mediocre and not anything special, not bad, but nothing to write home about. Value as cost is fair, but, once again, nothing...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food was so delicious!!! The prices were reasonable for lunch. I had a grilled salmon on a bed of spinach with fettucine on the side for only $12. The service is excellent, I didn't even know...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2006
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I went here for the second time last week to celebrate a good friends birthday and we were all happy with the generous portions of delicious food and the friendly service. Because we ordered the family meal...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The portions are huge, and we've always found it is more economical to order several dishes and share rather than ordering off their family menu. The wait can be horrendous, so plan to go with a big...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Update 8/14/06:I planned a birthday dinner here for my fiance and invited his relatives, who are mostly hearty eaters. I originally made reservations for 15 people, and when I received a confirmation...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite Italian restaurants to go for the appetizers as the main meals dont quite leave up to the appetizers. The calamari is pretty good and the artichoke is possibly one of the best Ive...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very large servings; I can never finish anything. Finally an Italian place that knows how to make Chicken Parmesan. Food was good but more of the likes of a chain Italian restaurant. Go to Bella...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have had my birthday twice there before and went to a friends birthday. went to maggiano's two years in a row for my birthday. my experience is that WOW they gave us a lot of food. always bring...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went with a large group of friends (10) and they seated us a little late and by the kitchen even though we had made the reservation a few months in advance. Other than that it was great. Good food,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Think Buca di Beppo with a more elegant setting and higher prices. Not a bad option for group events.
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have very mixed feelings about this place. First of all when we called to make reservations, they told us that there was nothing for the time we wanted, so try 'walk-in'. So, we did. I get there at...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2005
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Maggiano's Little Italy is a hidden secret for Italian food lovers... Don't even bother with places like Olive Garden; they're no better than something you can pick up from the grocery store and microwave....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Spaghetti warehouse meets Chilis. If that sounds good to you, then you will enjoy it. If characterless, chain-store italian food is something you feel Costco provides, then look elsewhere. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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overwhelming portions and great food. You'll get great service if you go a little earlier and not at the peak of friday/sat night. But even at those times, service is not horrible. Definitely make...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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This is the best ITALIAN food on the planet! Dishes are large enough to share and service is friendly. Lunch specials daily. Weekend dinner reservations highly recommended for 4 or more only. EVERYONE SHOULD...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2005
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I have tried to make reservations, but they seem to be a little too busy to handle their phones in a professional manner. And this is coming from a person that has lived in NYC for 8 years. I won't eat here...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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I love this place! The mood, the service, the nice location, the choices of entrees, and of course the amazing food. I recommend doing the family style dinner because you can try so many different things -...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go here when you're high and have the munchies because they give you big-ass servings! My friends took me here for my last bday and the service was fab. My only complaint, which is kind of lame, is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2005
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aptly names little italy, if you have been to italy and tasted heaven (their pastas), trust me that Maggiano's is the closest to that. They ahve the best pastas in town. Competitively priced, I strong...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maggiano's here is nothing different from other Maggiano's. However it attracts a large crowd, since they are located in Santana Row. I liked the starters, especially cheese bruschetta, with the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This national italian restraunt chain is very disney-esque. I would say its several levels ahead of other chains in terms of food but the place feels very much like a chain. The servers are nice but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2005
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I have been here numerous times and most of the entree have a good flavor but there are some I just wouldn't order because they are so bland. I definately enjoy the family style menu the most. They offer great...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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My husband threw a surprise birthday party for me at this amazing place and invited some of our good friends. We had the family style dinner- and it was very good. It was a real Italian dinner with 3 courses...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2005
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Maggiano's is in Santa Row which is becoming more and more posh as I write this review. It is an excellent restaurant with good prices and good sized dishes. The only issue I have with it is the waiting time....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beef medallions are to die for!
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2005
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Great place to meet friends for a drink. Plenty loud and crowded but there are better food restaurants in Santana Row.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Family style Italian food. Nice Decor and Food. A bit pricey for lunch though.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Portions are very generous! Wonderful family style meals with plenty to take home! The wait times can be crazy, but the trick is to eat at the bar where there is no wait. If the bar area is full,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful for groups, especially since the family-style dining is actually an "all you can eat" proposition. You are limited to the number of dishes (i.e. two per course) but not to the quantity....
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2005
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Maggiano's is a great place to go with friends and share the large portions of yummy food. Not really a "romantic" or special occasion place, though. The restaurant tends to get a bit noisy. Reservations...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great for group functions - family style.
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2004
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I WAS AT MY NEPHEW'S WEDDING IN SF AND SO OUR FAMILY WENT TO SANTANA ROW FOR A VISIT. OUR PARTY OF 8 ENDED UP AT MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY FOR LUNCH. WE WERE LUCKY TO HAVE A TABLE --- THEY TELL ME THAT YOU NEED...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2004
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Great place to hang after a meal. You need a reservation at least a week ahead for the weekends, but we eat in the bar. No reservations needed, and great entertainment including a fantastic oldies jazz singer...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2004
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This is my favorite Italian restaurant in San Jose! I always feel at home here. I just love it.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2003
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We went here last night for our anniversary. The food was good. The only complaint that I have is with the rude, snotty maitre'd. First off, when we sat down in our booth, there was some food left on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2003
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Welcome to Maggiano's in San Jose, located at Santana Row, San Jose's newly opened European-style shopping, dining & entertainment destination. Maggiano's 16,000 square-foot, 220-seat restaurant is ideal for...
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