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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-SAT:11am-10pm
SUN:10:30am-9pm
Brunch
SAT:11am-3pm
SUN:10:30am-3pm
Location
Promenade
Executive Chef
Chef Donald became interested in being a chef when he used to watch old cooking shows on public television, including Great Chefs, Julia Child, Yan Can Cook, Lidia's Italian Table, Frugal Gourmet–shows that were around well before The Food Network. He quickly fell in love with cooking, learning and eating. Now that Chef Donald is an Executive Chef with us, he says his favorite thing about working at Maggiano's is the people. He feels that it's great to work with people that truly enjoy being around other people. Chef Donald's most memorable experience at Maggiano's was when a Make-A-Wish family was coming in for dinner at his restaurant. The little girl in the family who had been diagnosed with cancer loved Disney princess everything , and the staff made a huge Disney dessert platter for her and her family, complete with a crown and all. The “icing on top”–even better than seeing the little girl's smile–was that she and her brothers requested that Chef Donald stay at their table and enjoy the cake with them.
Directions To Maggiano's At Promenade
The Scottsdale Maggiano's is located at the corner of Scottsdale Road and Frank Lloyd Wright, featuring a mix of big-name retailers and specialty shops. Conveniently located in the Frank Lloyd Wright Commemorative Gardens, the Scottsdale Maggiano's offers both value and style.
Designed to accent the Frank Lloyd Wright Garden, our restaurant features stained glass windows and doors. Sculptures of animals are located in one area, while prominently displayed around the fountain are sculptures by an apprentice of Wright, Heloise Crista.
Our management team is sure to impress. Stop by our location to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, we would love to meet you!
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