Maggiano's Little Italy

Visiting from Utah, first time in Atlanta, we stayed a week and this was the best meal we had the whole trip. I have celiac disease and we travel frequently and it’s always a struggle to eat out. The the staff went above and beyond to make sure I was able to enjoy my meal. They gave us a complimentary appetizer and made something gluten free for me so I didn’t feel left out, the waitress Johnette was SO nice, she went over the gluten free options and the chef ended up coming out once I ordered to clarify what I was ordering and what he could substitute to make it gluten free. Everyone was very accommodating. The manager also checked in several times. Food was amazing and so were the desserts! Will definitely be back next time we’re in town.

If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies this is the place for you. As someone with celiac, knowledgeable staff and tasty gluten free food is hard to come by… But this place is a blessing. Chef Alex is 1/2 of the reason my partner and I come back and the other 1/2 is the food. I told the wait staff that I had celiac and they immediately told me the chef would be out to discuss my options. I have so many wonderful things to say about Chef Alex. From the second he came out, he was smiling and telling me about all my options to stay safe. He even said they ensure all utensils and food is prepped away to avoid cross contamination. Chef Alex took my order himself and even brought it to the table himself. This was the first time in 6 years since my diagnosis that I felt normal when dining out. I did not feel judged or as if my restrictions were a burden. I was so enthralled with how caring and kind Chef Alex was, I even cried because I hadn’t felt like I could enjoy a meal without worrying about getting sick until I went here. The gluten free pasta tastes like real pasta. The sauces are to die for. The wedge salad is delicious and the mussel appetizer is amazing. I 100% recommend the crème brûlée for dessert. We went back a few days later (today) and again Chef Alex greeted us with a smile and recognized us on the spot. His ability to make my dining experience that much better is really the great thing about Maggiano’s. We will continue to come back to enjoy the food, atmosphere, and to see Chef Alex. As anyone with a dietary restriction or allergy knows, it’s hard to feel normal when dining out, but Maggiano’s and Chef Alex make it possible. By far my favorite restaurant in GA….