I used to like Maggiano and think it was one of my favorite Italian chain place. However, I have not been back to this place for at least 3 years because there are so many Italian restaurants in town. I came back last night for my friends bday and found out they've changed their menu quite a bit. I guess my palate has changed as well and became more picky. I wasn't completely satisfied.
I was surprised that they don't have any pesto sauce on any dish. They also took away the half/ full size. They only have one size for their entrees now where it's more for individuals rather than sharing. I guess that makes more sense for the restaurants on the profit sides.
After I sat down, it took the server 10 minutes to bring me some water and then another 5 or 10 minutes to take my drink order. Even though I was the only one who arrived in our table, I was bit annoyed by it. The server was friendly though. I wasn't sure if they were under staffed or he's just keep forgetting about me.
I was not impressed by any of the pasta we tried. We tried fettuccine Alfredo, gnocchi and Italian sausage, and shrimp scampi. Alfredo sauce was not creamy enough. I like the vodka cream sauce in gnocchi but gnocchi was overcooked. I don't think I will return anytime soon.