Maggiano’s Little Italy Makes Food Allergic Diners Feel at Home

Updated February 2023! Maggiano’s is happy to boast they are repeatedly ranked as a top allergy-friendly restaurant chain in the U.S. by AllergyEats. This rather upscale Italian restaurant takes special diet needs seriously and their staff is quite accommodating. When an allergy is mentioned, it isn’t uncommon for the chef to come to your table to discuss the issue personally. And since everything is made from scratch, they can usually make modifications for special requests. Nevertheless, they do have a handful of dairy-free options right on the main menu, which are carefully outlined in their allergen guide.

Maggiano’s Dairy-Free Menu Guide with Allergen & Vegan Options

The dairy-free options on their menu aren’t earth shattering. But if there is something else on the main menu that you really want to try, don’t hesitate to ask your server. You might be surprised what they can accommodate! Be aware of special order requirements in parentheses () next to the menu items, and see the Heads Up notes to help fill in the blanks.

Other Allergen & Dietary Notes: All items listed below are made without egg, peanut, tree nuts, and soy unless otherwise noted. We have noted which items contain wheat. They do have gluten-free pasta available at Maggiano’s. For vegan options, see the Vegan Menu Guide at the bottom of this post.

Starters

• Ciabatta Table Rolls (contains wheat) 

Heads Up! The Bruschetta, Calamari, Crispy Zucchini, and Steamed Mussels at Maggiano’s do contain milk.

Salad

• Chopped Salad (no cheese)
• Italian Tossed Salad (no cheese) (contains wheat)
• Maggiano’s Salad (no cheese)
• Wedge Salad (no cheese, sub dairy-free dressing) (contains egg)

Heads Up! Dairy-free customers can add Chicken, Salmon, or Shrimp to make their salad a meal. The croutons at Maggiano’s are also reportedly dairy-free.

Dairy-Free Salad Dressings: House Dressing, White Balsamic Vinaigrette, Italian Vinaigrette

Soup

• Manhattan Clam Chowder

Entrees

• Spaghetti with Marinara (contains wheat)
• Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (contains wheat)

Pasta Note: Their Traditional, Whole Wheat, and Gluten-Free Plain Pasta options are dairy-free and vegan.

Heads Up! They do use butter to cook their seafood and steaks. In most cases, these can be grilled without dairy on request.

Sides

• Fresh Grilled Asparagus (no cheese)
• Roasted Garlic Broccoli
• Spaghetti Marinara

Kids

• Ziti with Marinara
• Ziti with Meat Sauce

Maggiano’s Vegan Menu Guide

• Ciabatta Table Rolls
• Italian Tossed Salad (no cheese)
• House Dressing
• Italian Vinaigrette
• White Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Spaghetti with Marinara with Traditional, Whole Wheat, or Gluten-Free Plain Pasta
• Kids Ziti with Marinara
• Fresh Grilled Asparagus (no cheese)
• Roasted Garlic Broccoli

This Post is for Informational Purposes Only

Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, food sourcing, and restaurant protocols are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure they can accommodate your situation. This post is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as advice.

There is always a risk for potential cross-contamination of allergens in any commercial kitchen. If cross-contamination is an issue for you, always speak with the manager to ensure that your meal can be safely prepared. Listings here do not guarantee that a restaurant is safe enough for your individual needs. Only you can make that decision.

Each location of a chain restaurant has different management and staff, and some might have different owners. This means differences in processes, ingredients used, menu options, and food sourcing can occur. Always verify the safety of your order for your needs at your current location.

Where to Find Maggiano’s Little Italy

They have over 50 full-service restaurants across the U.S. See the website below for addresses, hours, allergen menu, and contact information.

Website: www.maggianos.com

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