Maggiano's Little Italy

Maggiano's Little Italy is an American casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. The company was founded in Chicago's River North neighborhood, at Clark Street and Grand Avenue, in 1991 by Rich Melman's Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, and was named after Melman's late partner, Marvin Magid. The concept was acquired by Brinker International, Inc. in August 1995 from Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises. As of March 22, 2021, there were 54 locations throughout 22 states and the District of Columbia.In February 2017, they introduced a 7-day-a-week brunch menu.