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Maggiano’s Little Italy

Maggiano's Little Italy Back of the Menu

Maggiano’s Little Italy (pckcrestaurantguide.com)

Most restaurants have some form of reasoning behind their name if not named after the founder. Maggiano’s is a little unique in that it was named in memory of someone. It was that part of their story that stayed with me the most. Richard Melman, the founder, had a dear friend and business partner, Marvin Magid. Marvin, 41 married in 1987 and while honeymooning in Hawaii, died in a helicopter crash. The helicopter he and his wife, Marie were in had crashed into the water and not being able to swim, Marvin drowned. His wife couldn’t swim either but was able to survive by clinging to some debris. the restaurant carries the name and memory of Richard’s dear friend.

 

General Restaurant Information

Food Type: Italian & Pizza 

Restaurant Type: Casual Dining

U.S. Locations: 52

States: 23 states, Maggiano’s Locations

Company Slogan: It’s All About Family And Great Food

 

Contact Information

Website: maggianos.com

Questions: Contact Information

Phone number: 800-983-4637

Email: Contact Form Only

Blog: Maggiano’s Blog

FAQ Page: No

 

Ownership

Who Owns Maggiano’s? Brinker International

Headquartered: Dallas, Texas

Contact Information: 

Website: brinker.com/

Email/contact page: Brinker Contact Information

Phone: 972-980-9917

Address: 6820 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75240

Do They Franchise? Franchise Information

 

What Is It Like To Work At Maggiano’s?

Maggiano’s Employment Page

3.8/5 or 76%; 519 Reviews (indeed.com)

3.3/5, or 66%; 360 Reviews (glassdoor.com)

What to expect when working at Maggiano’s (job-applications.com)

 

First Maggiano's Little Italy Back of the Menu

The Original Little Italy 516 N Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois (pc: friedmanproperties.com)

The History of Maggiano’s

Original Location: 516 N Clark Street (corner of Grand Avenue), Chicago, IL

Founded: November 11, 1991

Founded By: Richard Melman

Biography Articles:

Rich Melman (wikipedia.org) (leye.com) (starchefs.com)

What happens to Lettuce Entertain You without Rich Melman? (chicagobusiness.com)

Rich Melman Looks Back At 40 Years of Lettuce Entertain You (chicago.eater.com)

The Legend Of Rich Melman: Founder Of Lettuce Entertain You (chicagonow.com)

Founder Obituary: Still Living

Name Origin: Melman had a friend and business partner, Marvin Magid who was killed at 41 in a helicopter crash on his honeymoon in 1987. The restaurant was named after his friend.

History Page: Company History Page

Current View of Original Location: 516 N Clark Street as it is today (link may not work on mobile devices without Google Maps)

Historical Articles: 

Maggianos – Our Story (maggianos.com)

 

Social Awareness

Charity Focus: Partners with Make a Wish

Green | Eco-Friendly: No resources found

Animal Cruelty: Maggiano’s Switching to 100% gestation crate-free pork (cafefreefuture.com)

 

Discounts At Maggiano’s

Rewards Program: Reward Program

Do Kids Eat Free at Maggiano’s?

What day do kids eat free? Saturday

Summary: Kids, 5 and under, eat free on Saturday’s.

“Kids 5 and under eat free all day” (pennypinchinmom.com)

“Kids under 5 eat free all day on Saturday” (bradsdeals.com)

Do They Offer Military Discounts?

Summary: No resources were found regarding military or Veteran’s Day discounts at Maggiano’s

What Does Maggiano’s offer for My Birthday!?

Summary: When you sign up for their eClub, they will give you a $10 certificate for your birthday!

Does the Chain Offer First Responder Discounts?

Summary: No resources were found regarding first responder discounts

Does the Restaurant Offer Senior Citizen | AARP Discounts?

Summary: No resources were found regarding senior citizen or AARP discounts

Are There Any Other Discounts or Benefits?

Summary: When you sign up for Magiano’s eClub, you receive $10 off your next visit and are eligible to receive various discounts and promotions throughout the year.

 

Back of the Menu Maggiano's

Maggiano’s Little Italy (pc-thedailymeal.com)

Amenities

Order Online: Online Order

WiFi Available: Yes

Use Apple Pay: No

Reservations: Yes  

Catering: Magiano’s Catering  

Drive-Thru: No 

Open 24 Hours: No  

 

Customer Reviews of Maggiano’s

Yelp: 3.7/5 or 75%, 11,351 reviews sampled

Tripadvisor: 4.4/5 or 88%, 8,467 reviews sampled

Overall Average: 4.03/5 or 81%, 19,818 reviews sampled

 

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Food & Nutrition

Menu:  Maggiano’s Menu

Kids Menu:  Maggiano’s Kids Menu

Secret Menu:  No resources found

Most Popular Menu Item:  Mom’s Lasagna

Coke or Pepsi: Coke

Does Maggiano’s Serve Alcohol: Yes

Nutritional Information: Maggiano’s Nutrition Guide

Vegetarian | Vegan Options: 

145 Vegan Chain Restaurant Menus Every Vegan Needs to Know (#32) (urbantastebud.com)

Farm to Table | Organic Options | Clean | Non-GMO: No resources were found regarding clean eating.

Miscellaneous Nutrition Resources: 

The #1 Healthiest Menu Option at 40 Popular Restaurants #12 (eatthis.com)

Nutrition Information (livestrong.com)

Nutritional Information (fatsecret.com)

What’s Healthy And What’s Not At Italian Chain Restaurants (npr.org)

Maggiano’s Menu (rise.us)

Allergy Information

Allergen Information: Allergen Guide

Gluten Free Options: No resources were found regarding gluten-free eating

Dairy Free Options: 

Dairy Free Options (godairyfree.org)

Restaurant Guide For Dairy-Free Dining (godairyfree.org)

Peanut Free Options: 

Peanut & Allergy Information (maggianos.com)

Food Allergy Guides For Many Chain Restaurants (verywellhealth.com)

Ways to Eliminate Risks of Peanut Allergy When Dining Out (healthguidance.org)

 

Maggiano's Back of the Menu

Maggiano’s (pc-la.eater.com)

Does Maggiano’s Have Any Secret Recipes?

Secret Recipes:  

Chopped Salad (copykat.com)

House Salad (geniuskitchen.com)

Meatballs (copykat.com)

Fettuccine Alfredo (allrecipes.com)

Miscellaneous (allrestaurantrecipes.com)

 

 

Did You Know?

Fun Facts: 

Richard Melman received the “Restaurateur of the Year” award in 2011. The award is the equivalent to the Oscar in the restaurant business. (abc7chicago.com)

The restaurant was started by Lettuce Entertain You (founded by Melman) and owns a number of different restaurants. See here for a complete list.

The consulting portion of Lettuce Entertain You has served such restaurants as McDonald’s, Chart House and was very involved in the development of Popeye’s Cajun Kitchen

Interesting Articles:

A look at Maggiano’s brunch menu (nrn.com)

How the chain dropped calories, kept flavor on its menu (nrn.com)

Executive Chefs (maggianos.com)

A New Menu Revitalizes Maggiano’s Little Italy (foodnewsfeed.com)

 

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Aluminum Pizza Peel w/ Foldable Wood Handle
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Pizza Royale Natural Bamboo Pizza Peel
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Old Stone Oven Round Pizza Stone
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Norpro Wood Pastry/Pizza Roller
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The Pizza Bible: The World’s Favorite Pizza Styles
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The Essential Wood Fired Pizza Cookbook: Recipes and Techniques From My Wood Fired Oven
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Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Baking and Pizza Pan
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Kitchen Supply Aluminum Pizza Peel w/ Wood Handle
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Kitchy Pizza Cutter Wheel
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Cuisinart Alfrescamore Quick Cut Pizza Cutter
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The Ultimate 16″ Round Pizza & Bread Stone on Oven & Grill
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Pizzarette – “The World’s Funnest Pizza Oven”
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Pizzacraft Pizzeria Pronto Outdoor Pizza Oven
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Breville Crispy Crust Pizza Maker
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Presto Pizzazz Plus Rotating Oven
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Brinker Gift Card Email Delivery
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Brinker Gift Card In A Box
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Brinker Gift Card (Chilis, Maggiano’s, On The Boarder)
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Social Media

Followers (as of September 2018) –  

Facebook: 28

Twitter: 35,200

Instagram: 18,100

Mobile Apps

No Mobile Apps

Alternatives

Better Options: Coming Soon

Similar Restaurants: Pizza HutVilla Italian Kitchen

 

In Summary

The original Maggiano’s in Chicago looks like something out of a Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan movie.  The restaurant name has more meaning to it than most and represents not only a business partnership but more a friendship between Richard and Marvin. In looking for a date night restaurant, the restaurant may be a great (romantic) option. The reviews of their restaurants usually are very positive, and they offer a good quality Italian menu. When you have consistent positive reviews, it increases the likelihood of a memorable evening. If you are a family with young children looking for a good restaurant choice, you may want to keep looking.

 

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