Maggiano's Little Italy
Durham, NC Hours and Location

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.

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About this location:

Hours

MON-THU:11am-10pm
FRI-SAT:11am-11pm
SUN:11am-9pm

Brunch

SAT:11am-3pm
SUN:11am-3pm

Location

The Streets at Southpoint Mall

Executive Chef

Chef Tyler joined the Maggiano's team in 2007 and originally developed his interest for cooking by helping out in his family's kitchen, using fresh ingredients with every meal he made. It was no surprise to his family when he decided to pursue a career in the Culinary Arts. His favorite thing about working at Maggiano's is the people. His teammates and guests are what make Maggiano's a truly one of a kind experience for him. Chef Tyler describes his memorable experience with Maggiano's as having the opportunity to give back to the community. He was able to orchestrate a 5k race to raise money for Make-A-Wish to grant two wishes. “It was such a great way to give back!' When Chef Tyler is not in the Maggiano's kitchen, he is in his own kitchen cooking with his friends and family, celebrating with great food and great company.

Directions To Maggiano's At The Streets at Southpoint Mall

We are located in the outdoor portion of the Streets of Southpoint, close to Barnes & Noble and Sur la Table. The Streets at Southpoint feature a number of upscale shopping and dining options including Nordstrom, Williams & Sonoma and Michael Kors, as well as street performers including magicians, fire jugglers and live music.

We are centrally located for UNC Chapel Hill, Duke University, NC State and NC Central, making us a great destination for visiting parents and students. The 17 theater cinema located at the Streets at Southpoint makes our location the perfect place for dinner and a movie.

With the best bartenders in the mall, we are the ideal spot to stop for a cocktail and an appetizer! Our private banquet rooms are the perfect place for your next dinner meeting, graduation celebration or rehearsal dinner. 

Join us during the holidays for elaborate decorations, the best Santa in the area and even snow along the outdoor avenue on Friday and Saturday nights! Our management and culinary team put their pride into creating memorable events for all.