Originally Posted by chicka12
Is Maggiano's similar to Olive Garden?
Oh Goodness no...
Very very classy place (at least the one in KOP is)
Dim lighting, sometimes singers playing the piano, potent drinks from the bar
At Maggianos, there is also family portions (similar to Buca di Peppo) that you can all share, or you can order regular one person meals. Even these meals are large, and you have to choose btwn full or half portions.
To me, it's much more authentic Italian than Olive Garden, but it's not comparable to Little Italy either though.
Bread basket rocks too!