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Our Story
Maggiano’s Little Italy opened the doors of its first location on the corners of Clark Street and Grand Avenue in Chicago, Illinois November 11, 1991. What happened next, as they say, is history.
The restaurant was successful from the very beginning, with eager diners sometimes waiting hours for an opportunity to dine family-style. The portions of Italian–American cuisine were large, reminiscent of a Sunday night visit to their grandmother’s house, or as they say in Italy, nonna’s casa! The recipes were simple, authentic classics, many of them coaxed out of Italian grandmothers, mothers, and aunts whose ideas of a recipe were a pinch of this and a sprinkle of that. With some trial and error, the chefs celebrated the birth of many of Maggiano’s signature dishes.
With a successful opening at the Clark and Grand location, a second restaurant was opened in Oak Brook, Illinois and two years later in Skokie, Illinois. The decision to open a restaurant outside of Illinois was made, and in 1994 Maggiano’s Little Italy opened in McLean, Virginia at Tyson’s Corner Galleria II. As Tyson’s Corner took off, it became obvious that Maggiano’s had great potential to succeed nationally. With that in mind, Brinker International purchased Maggiano’s Little Italy from Rich Melman of Lettuce Entertain you in 1995. Since then, Brinker has grown Maggiano’s from four locations in Illinois to numerous locations across the country.
Our Culture
Maggiano’s has one main goal—to make people feel special.
Whether celebrating a special occasion or gathering the family for an informal dinner, Maggiano’s strives to make every Guest feel comfortable enough to laugh out loud, reminisce, and be indulged. With that in mind, we know that to make our Guests feel special, our teammates have to feel special.
Whether working in a restaurant or a member of the Restaurant Support Team, every Teammate is valued and an important part of the success at Maggiano’s. We operate by making sure each Teammate feels a sense of belonging and ownership of Maggiano’s successes by taking the time to get to know you, celebrating personal achievements, and reaching out to you in times of personal need. Just as every Guest is part of our family at Maggiano’s, so are our Teammates. We have an attitude of “we over me” and have fun each day making each other, and our Guests, feel special.
About this location:
Hours
MON-THU:11:30am-10pm
FRI:11:30am-11pm
SAT:11am-11pm
SUN:11pm-10pm
Brunch
SAT-SUN:11am-3pm
Location
Commons Mall
Executive Chef
Chef Scott started out as a bus boy and became so infatuated with the business and the workings of the kitchen, that he had to get on the line. He thrived on the business and had to find out what it was all about. That was back in 1996, and he's still in the game now and loving it every day! His favorite thing about Maggiano's is feeling like he is a part of something bigger than himself, and notes that the partnership with Maggiano's and Make-A-Wish is particularly special and important to him and his team. Chef Scott's most memorable moment he has while working at Maggiano's is when his father passed away and his entire team made him feel as if he was a part of their own family. He has never felt the love and belonging at any other place he has previously worked. Chef Scott definitely believes that this is the BEST place he has ever worked. Not only because he loves the business, but also because he truly stands behind the people and the brand.
Directions To Maggiano's At Commons Mall
The Bridgwater Maggiano's is a 5 minute walk from the Bridgewater Commons Mall which offers a multitude of unique shops to visit and find anything you might need. Visiting us is easy, were located 2 miles from Route 287 and just off of Route 22.
Our location is part of The Village at Bridgewater Commons which is a luxury market with a variety of upscale clothing stores.
Our decor resembles our New World Italian cuisine creating an experience and not just a meal. We offer 4 private banquet rooms, which expand to accommodate any size event.
Stop by our location for hand-crafted cocktails, signature flatbreads, and much more!
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