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Maggiano's Little Italy - Steakhouse in Naperville, Illinois

Maggiano's Little Italy

4.4 (4549 reviews)

1847 Freedom Dr, Naperville, IL 60563

Italian restaurant
Bar
Caterer
Event venue
Family restaurant
Lunch restaurant
Takeout Restaurant
Restaurant

About Maggiano's Little Italy - steak house in Naperville, Illinois

Semi-upscale chain for classic Italian fare served family-style in a relaxed, polished space.

Customer Review Summary

Customers frequently praise the warm and welcoming service at Maggiano's Little Italy, highlighting the friendliness of staff including the manager, Tommy, and server Lexi. Many reviews mention the enjoyable atmosphere, making it suitable for both special occasions and casual outings. The food received mixed feedback; while some found dishes like blackened salmon and rigatoni delightful, others considered the chicken parmigiana disappointing and not worth the price. Cocktails, particularly the smoked old fashioned and pomegranate martini, were well-received. Overall, the restaurant is appreciated for its attentiveness and service, but there are varying opinions on the food quality in relation to its cost.

Key Features

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Private dining room
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Checks
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.4 out of 5
5
3022
4
908
3
326
2
124
1
169
Based on 4549 reviews

Arlise Robinson

1 month ago

We had the most wonderful experiences, starting with the best greeting from Tommy, the manager! After a long day at work, his warm personality, genuine kindness, and perfect smile were such a delight. He truly set the tone for an amazing evening. Our server, Lexi, was equally fantastic—so attentive and kind, and she recommended a wine that paired beautifully with our meal. The entire experience was simply lovely, and we can’t wait to come back. Thank you for making our visit so special!

Jacob Samuel

4 weeks ago

Bartenders were great and it was a decent spot for a party. Fairly big chain so you know what you’re gonna get. Also the smoked old fashioned was pretty great 🔥🥃

Court

2 months ago

Food was ok. Nothing special, looks deceiving on this one and not worth the $$$. The chicken parmigiana used to be exceptional, now I couldn't tell it apart from olive garden or somewhere of that magnitude. Server was nice, polite and mostly attentive however, after our food was served, he didn't come around until we were completely finished eating.

Arturo Tucker

7 months ago

I’ve been here several times before, but it’s been a while since I’ve visited this location. I must say that the level is service here is superb. I was celebrating my 20th year anniversary with my wife and coming here made our night. Even the manager came by to talk to us and congratulate us. I haven’t even talked about the food yet. The food was great. We had the blackened salmon with crispy shrimp on mashed potatoes. We will be coming back more often now.

Kyla Jones

1 month ago

Beautiful for date night and staff were all friendly. The rigatoni d will always be a favorite. Drinks were also a delight.

Nikki Bee

2 months ago

We go here often for work holiday parties. This year, I tried the pomegranate martini, and it was amazing! Pasta is my usual go-to, but I tried the blackened salmon this year, and it was fantastic; I'd definitely order it again. It's always a good atmosphere, and our waiter was funny, knowledgeable, and helpful. We had a grest time!

Albert Journey

3 months ago

Good food but a bit pricey. It was so busy that the servers had to walk around other tables to get to us.

Yanet Espinal

8 months ago

This place is amazing 👏 I could even say more than amazing and beyond. I don't even know how to explain myself, it was my first time going to this restaurant with my boyfriend and he loved it 2. Everyone was so nice starting from the 👨‍🍳 chef he came to talk to my boyfriend about his allergies to shrimp, which was a surprise because no other restaurants do that for their customers. Our waitress was super nice and sweet she's the kind of person ❤️ who knows how to treat a customer for the first time in their restaurant. Thank you!!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–11 PM
Monday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–11 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM

Price Range

$$