Maggiano's Little Italy blends the tradition of family, good times and friends with authentic Italian cuisine served in a vibrant dining atmosphere. Maggiano's specializes in helping lavish portions of made-from-scratch Southern Italian cuisine. Their menu is extensive and varied, offering a great selection of homemade plates of pasta, signature salads, prime steaks, fresh fish, chicken and memorable desserts. Reservations accepted. Carryout is offered daily, and private banquet rooms are available for both social and corporate functions.
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Hours:
Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
When my family and I visited Southpoint Mall in Durham we decided to start the visit with a nice meal from a sit-down restaurant instead of getting something quick from a fast-food place. After much discussion, it was decided that we would eat at Maggiano’s. When we first entered and approached the hostess’ stand, we were greeted by a very welcoming and attentive hostess who was legitimately happy to be helping us. While being escorted to our table, I couldn’t help but admire the classy, warm atmosphere of the establishment, complete with background music from Frank Sinatra. After being seated in a very comfortable and well-set table, our waitress approached us after a miniscule wait. It was obvious that she was a true professional and loved her job, as she was very friendly and knowledgeable.
She then returned from retrieving our ordered drinks and promptly took our orders, and I had decided on the Mom’s Lasagna from the Classic Pasta section of the well-stocked yet not overwhelming menu. While waiting for our food to arrive, I couldn’t help but admire the meticulously cleaned silverware, table clothes, polished wooden accents surrounding the U-shaped booth upholstered with plush black leather. Shortly after she left, she returned with a basket of complimentary bread complete with parmesan cheese and oil, which she hand-prepared at the table in front of us, guaranteeing it’s freshness.
Shortly after that she returned with my wife’s appetizer of toast and truffle honey with ricotta butter topped with sun-dried tomatoes, which she happily shared with the rest of the family, and I haven’t tasted a better toast and topping in a long time! When our main entrées arrived, I was impressed by the presentation of my lasagna. It wasn’t simply cut out from a pan and placed haphazardly on a plate but was gently arranged in a shallow elongated bowl sitting upon another plate. Aside from my wife’s homemade lasagna, I have never tasted a better version of this dish than the one offered at Maggiano’s! It was not difficult at all to finish the meal, and I was a little sad when it was all gone.
Only my two younger sons were unable to finish their pizzas, so we asked our waitress if she could bring us a to-go container, which she happily retrieved for us. When she returned with the container, she placed the leftovers in the container and sealed it herself! After receiving and paying the check, I escorted my two younger sons to the bathroom, and the men’s restroom was meticulously cleaned! There was seriously nothing at all wrong that I could see with this restaurant, and I look forward to returning for another meal when we visit Durham again!
Stephen Sirotko
Feb 22, 2025
5
Attended a private event in the back room. The servers were curtious and helpful, refilling glasses and taking away used plates. The appetizers were fried zucchini and crab cakes. Then entrées of salmon with fried shrimp, rigatoni with marinara, and a second pasta dish with chicken and alfredo. There was plenty of food and it was delicious! Finally, the desserts were apple cake with ice cream, and another, I don't recall, but was also tasty. Everyone was well-fed!
John Showers
Jan 31, 2025
5
From Talia our hostess to Cassandra our waitress, the service was relatable, kind, and considerate. We started with an appetizer of fried mozzarella and my wife ordered the Chicken Parmesan which did not disappoint, children requested the flatbread pizza which was enough for two toddlers (4 & 6), and I thoroughly enjoyed the baked ziti at the waitresses’ suggestion, which I had not previously tried. Forgot to get a picture of the entrees, but the presentation was spot on for all. We had an enjoyable evening and meal in a classic Italian restaurant. Don’t forget to leave room for dessert…the tiramisu is delicious!
John Wesp
Jan 3, 2025
5
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Maggiano's with friends from the TROSA community, and it was an exceptional experience. Our waitress, Page, provided outstanding service—she was attentive, professional, and genuinely kind, ensuring every detail of our meal was perfect. The atmosphere, delicious food, and warm hospitality combined to create a truly memorable evening. I want to extend my gratitude to Maggiano's for their dedication to excellence and for making our night so enjoyable. For anyone planning to visit, I highly recommend trying the Rigatoni D—it’s a standout dish! Thank you, Maggiano's, for a fantastic experience.
Stephen Odom
Dec 28, 2024
5
Took my grandmother to celebrate her 93rd birthday. This is the first time visiting and it was a real treat. The service was exceptional and they were very accommodating. It was also helpful that I could drop her off and pick her up right at the door.
J C
Dec 24, 2024
5
Really good food and nice atmosphere. We came for a dinner the weekend before Christmas and had a nice table and good service.
James Proper
Dec 13, 2024
5
Maggiano’s is our favorite restaurant in the Triangle area of North Carolina.
This evening, for the third consecutive December, our Triangle Area, Carolinas Region, Porsche Club of America, enjoyed its holiday celebration here and everyone was very complimentary about his or her experience.
The atmosphere and ambiance are warm and welcoming. Those high ceilings and dark wood columns and beams lend an attractive, upscale feel.
The service is prompt, polite, knowledgeable and respectful with excellent listening skills that make communication easy.
The menu is very extensive and the meals are fresh, delicious, and fairly priced.
Maggiano’s Little Italy is our family’s go-to choice for delicious food in a most comfortable setting with excellent service and fair prices. Plus, convenient parking is readily available and Southpoint Mall is attached to the restaurant. What could be better?
Adriana Pearson
Dec 6, 2024
5
Our family loves eating at Maggiano's! As a family that lives with food allergies, this is one of our safe and favorite places to eat. We appreciate that when we mention someone has food allergies, a chef comes to the table to discuss the menu and what is to be ordered and verifies what is safe.
The staff is always friendly and it's a great atmosphere. We tend to do reservations as the wait times can be long.
The food is consistently delicious. We will continue to eat here for years to come!
Binoy Damodaran
Nov 22, 2024
5
We celebrated my wife’s birthday at Maggiano's in Durham, and it was a delightful evening. The appetizers, especially the Roman-Style Flatbread and Tomato Bruschetta, were a perfect start.
For the main course, the Grilled Branzino and Salmon Lemon & Herb were excellently prepared and bursting with flavor.
Our teenager enjoyed the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo!
My Smoked Old Fashioned was smooth and expertly crafted, complementing the meal beautifully.
The warm ambiance and attentive service made the occasion truly special.
Timothy Aull
Sep 23, 2024
4
My wife and I ate here to celebrate our 6 year anniversary. We had the dinner for 2 option and a bottle of one the recommended wine. It was all very good. We will be back again.
Madison Freeman
Jul 17, 2024
4
Went here tonight with all of the seminar attendees for our final dinner.
Initially we were to order our own but ended up doing family style and got a bit of everything (unfortunately I forgot photos till it was too late 😅).
The servers were extremely patient and very polite. The restaurant is cute with an old time Italian energy. They had great music and the background noise volume from fellow diners wasn’t bad. My only note would be the women’s bathroom was gross and not kept up/cleaned.
Jermaine
Jun 30, 2024
5
Awesome experience for my 17th wedding anniversary food was awesome! Service was even better. Mike our server was exceptional!!! Love that most of the menu is made in house which shows up in the taste of the food pasta was perfect!! Definitely highly recommend if you like Italian food!!!
Michael Donovan
Jun 2, 2024
4
We haven’t dined here since the end of COVID. Our favorite Italian restaurant. Unfortunately it’s a couple hours away from our home so we don’t get here as often as we would like. As experienced in our previous visits to Maggiano’s the food and service was excellent. On the negative side we were seated near the kitchen with swinging doors coming in and out which were very noisy. In addition, traffic from the kitchen has made the carpet pretty dirty looking. The restrooms needed cleaning and resupply also. The restrooms were also dark and dingy.
Autumn Eng
May 26, 2024
5
Very happy we stopped by here after wandering around the mall! Located in the Streets at Southpoint, there is plenty of parking. We came in for lunch on a Sunday and didn't have to wait and were served pretty quickly. The server was very friendly and guided us through the menu. She made sure to ask about allergies and when she realized it was our first time there she told us we'd get a special surprise. When we asked about the soup of the day, she also brought us samples to try. There was also complimentary bread. Service really was spectacular.
The chef came out later and brought us crispy zucchini fritte on the house to treat us for it being our first time, and I felt special. They also tasted amazing, and I loved the white sauce that it came with.
We ordered the crab cakes, shrimp fettuccine alfredo, and linguine & clams. I liked how the crab cakes came with arugula and plenty of sauce. The crab cakes themselves were a little salty though. There could have been less breading also. The two pasta dishes were delicious. I liked how the clam pasta came with an extra bowl for me to discard the shells -- very thoughtful.
The restroom was also very clean and gave me fancy vibes with the smooth jazz playing and traditional decor. Overall the restaurant is decorated the way you would expect a fancy restaurant to be. It was a very lovely dining experience.
