{"id":13630,"date":"2010-05-04T12:28:19","date_gmt":"2010-05-04T19:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/?p=13630"},"modified":"2010-05-04T12:28:19","modified_gmt":"2010-05-04T19:28:19","slug":"maggianos-little-italy-make-reservations-if-you-dont-want-to-wait","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ineedtext.com\/FoodBlog\/maggianos-little-italy-make-reservations-if-you-dont-want-to-wait\/","title":{"rendered":"Maggiano’s Little Italy — Make Reservations If You Don’t Want To Wait."},"content":{"rendered":"

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One of our longstanding favorite restaurants in Costa Mesa is Maggiano’s Little Italy<\/a>.\u00a0 It’s even better now that it has taken over the former Corner Bakery<\/a>\u00a0portion of the restaurant and built a much needed Bar and wait area.\u00a0 It was way too small before and Maggiano’s gets busy.\u00a0 Without reservations last Friday, we almost waited an hour and a half.\u00a0 You can make reservations on their website or directly through Open Table<\/a>\u00a0— It’s highly recommended.<\/p>\n

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During this visit, dare I say that I had the best tasting appetizer in my life?!\u00a0 It’s quite a statement, but Maggiano’s Grilled Steak Bruschetta <\/strong>is amazing.\u00a0 It’s made with a Gorgonzola Fondue that’s topped with slices of Steak, Red Onions, Spiced Walnuts and Fresh Spinach.\u00a0 The combination is superb and the Steak is tender.\u00a0 This appetizer in on their “Eat A Dish for Make-A-Wish” special menu, whereas when you order from it Maggiano’s makes a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation<\/a> in your honor.\u00a0 It’s truly a win-win situation.<\/p>\n

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We also enjoyed the Chicken & Spinach Manicotti<\/strong> (above) and the Italian Boneless Short Ribs <\/strong>(below) that’s served with Roasted Butternut Squash, Chard, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Garlic Herb Cheese & Couscous.\u00a0 Both were terrific at the restaurant and for leftovers.\u00a0 The portion sizes are always generous, which is another thing we love about Maggiano’s.<\/p>\n

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And had to have the Dessert Sampler<\/strong> too — All that you see is baked in house.\u00a0 What a treat!<\/p>\n

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Note<\/span>: Click HERE<\/a> to view more dishes enjoyed at Maggiano’s Little Italy<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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