Maggiano's Little Italy

This restaurant is absolutely amazing! The atmosphere is terrific and the ambiance will leave you feeling as if you're dining in Italy. The food is without question FABULOUS! They offer large portions and take-home combinations and you will not be disappointed. Everything reheats as if it's right out of their kitchen. Located in the heart of Bellevue just across from the mall, this restaurant is unbeatable. Make a reservation because the wait time can be a little long, but it's worth it. They get very busy... a must visit!

Just went their for Valentines day with my spouse. We had a three course meal and not only was it the best Italian food I had in long time. It was also the best service and most friendliest staff you can imagine. The wine was amazing. The desert was the killer. And we each got to take a dish home for the next day. All of that for under $100. Lots of families with kids there and couples and small and large groups of people and it was still not too loud or felt crowded. We'll go there again soon.

Delicious and huge portions. Great service. Went on a Saturday night without reservations...wait time for a table for 2 is 3h30 which is a lot. The location is great, there is a shopping mall, great bars around so you can patiently wait for a table to be ready. Food is worth the wait though. See pictures for the good we had. Not pictured delicious zucchini fries!

Very cool old school Italian Restaurant ambience. It’s a massive restaurant and very busy. We came at 5 on a Saturday and still waited 10 min. Most people say the service is the highlight. We had the one server who didn’t want to be there. Everyone was enjoying small talk with their server except us. He gave me a dirty plate and when I told him he said “it’s probably just scratched”. Then I showed him how it was rubbing off. He then delivered the bill and didn’t even mention the dessert for our daughter. I wish I could give a 3.5. It gets a 4 based on rep. Even with that the food was very good and my wife and I only needed 1 entree and an appy to feed us both. The stuffed mushrooms were yummy but $12 seems excessive. The children’s menu is a really good deal, too, which is probably why there are a lot of young families there.

We went to Maggiano's for the first time tonight. A friend had given us a couple of gift cards to the restaurant, and after a long time, we decided to check it out. We had a fantastic eating experience and definitely plan to return.

Though there is very little parking in front of the restaurant, just around the corner is a parking garage. Parking is free on the weekends, and the restaurant provides patrons with certification which makes parking free on weekdays if your stay is under three hours.

If you plan to visit, go very hungry because the portions are large and very tasty. There were six in our party, and we all decided to get their "Marco's Meal for Two." The cost is $44.99 which comes with any starter or two side salads, two classic pastas ($5 extra for a chicken entrée or a specialty pasta), dessert, PLUS two classic pastas to take home---a real value.

My wife and I had the salad which is similar to Olive Garden's tossed salad but much, much better. Another of our party had the fried zucchini which was HUGE (practically a meal in itself). My wife got the ravioli (which was delicious) while I got the traditional spaghetti with meat sauce (also very good). The meal portions were large, and everybody commented on how much they enjoyed their meals.

Our server, Brooke, was absolutely fantastic. She kept our drinks filled and made certain that everything was provided in a timely fashion. She also went above and beyond her call of duty. Just as we began eating our salads, my dad got word that his brother had died in Illinois. He was deeply sorrowful and crying. When Brooke came by to check on us, she noticed that he was crying. My wife told her what had happened. Brooke brought my dad an extra serving of cheesecake (his choice for dessert) and wrote him a homemade card for him to read after leaving the restaurant. She had lost her grandfather the year previous, and her words deeply moved my dad. Her efforts and human touch made the evening very special for us, especially for my dad.

If you like Italian food, this is the place to go. I highly recommend it. You should, however, make reservations. We made a late afternoon reservation, and the place was full by the time we left. The restaurant seats over 400 people, and they pack it out (yes, it's that good). Oh, one more thing: You can see their menu online. Their prices are very reasonable.