Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant Review

189 The Grove Dr. (Fairfax Ave.) Send to Phone

323-965-9665 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu

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Mid-Wilshire's upscale shopping center draws a diverse crowd to the familiar dishes at Maggiano's. Portions are huge so a half-order might be in order.

Cuisine

Italian

Open

Lunch & Dinner daily

Features

Romantic setting
Kid-friendly
Private room(s)
Full bar
Reservations suggested
Entertainment
Outdoor dining
Valet parking & parking lot
Casual

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Dining room at Maggiano's Little Italy, Los Angeles, CA

Along with branches of Banana Republic and Crate & Barrel, Mid-Wilshire's The Grove shopping and dining center can count on Maggiano's Little Italy to draw a diverse crowd to its clubby booths and familiar dishes, many served family style. They're all here: urban hipsters meeting for drinks at the bar, singles, couples, families and the after-work set. Lunch and dinner menus mirror each other closely: appetizers, soups, salads, pastas and specialties. Sandwiches (Italian beef, peppers and onions, and salmon, bacon and avocado) also make an appearance at lunch and expanded chicken, veal and seafood options surface at dinner; steaks and chops, too. Guess what? Portions are huge so take advantage of the half-order versions. Good bread arrives promptly with olive oil and balsamic. Al dente spaghetti supports a bright marinara sauce that pops with fresh tomato flavor. Flexibility is Maggiano's middle name so go ahead and substitute one of four different sauces on any pasta dish. At dinner, meat-lovers may choose from entrées like chicken Parmesan and veal Marsala. A stately oak staircase separates the boisterous goings-on below from the private rooms upstairs destined to fete many babies and brides.

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