I used to love Maxi's when I lived in Cleveland. I was never disappointed in the food or the service. I have to say that our experience here yesterday was not as positive as my past ones.
Although it was a beautiful day and we were able to secure a great little table out front, the rest of our experience was underwhelming. I will say that our wine, and apps (mussels and bruschetta rustica) were great, everything else, not so much, and especially for the cost. Our server even took my order and ran away without taking my husbands - very odd. We had to flag him down to get the rest of the order placed. The margherita pizza was not as appetizing as I would have hoped for somewhere in Little Italy. The ravioli that my husband ordered also was comprised of just 4 little pieces. Not exactly filing.
I remember being able to rave about this place before. Not anymore. Will I be back to hope for a better experience? Probably. I am hoping that this was just a less favorable one time experience only.