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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:11am-10pm
FRI:11am-11pm
SAT:10am-11pm
SUN:10am-9pm
Brunch
SAT-SUN:10am-3pm
Location
West End Avenue
Executive Chef
Chef Gary started as a Sous Chef in Troy, MI in 2004 and was later promoted to Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef at our Nashville location. When he is cooking for family, he likes to make gumbo, and his day-to-day favorites are Latin foods, or anything blackened. When dining out, Gary likes to get sushi or any other type of raw seafood, because he doesn’t make it at home or at the restaurant. In his down time, he spends time playing with his young daughter, and enjoys painting and fishing as well.
Directions To Maggiano's At West End Avenue
The Nashville Maggiano's is located on West End Avenue, between the entrance to Highway 440 and Centennial Park. Our location is six blocks west of Centennial Park and Vanderbilt University.
Nashville offers a wide range of events and attractions. Whether you're wanting to attend a concert, golf, or visit historic destinations, Maggiano's is your place to wine and dine!
Stop by our location for signature flatbreads, delicious entrees like our Taylor Street Baked Ziti and our handcrafted cocktails. Our Nashville culinary and management teams are sure to impress.
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