Vegan Options at Maggiano’s Little Italy (Updated 2024)

Vegan Options at Maggiano's

Maggiano’s is an upscale Italian dine-in establishment with some decent vegan options. They may not offer a ton of variety, but the vegan dishes they have are good.

They also get props for specifically stating what items are vegan directly on their allergen menu – something we really appreciate here at VeggL.

Here’s everything vegan at Maggiano’s:


Vegan Options at Maggiano’s Little Italy


–> We have been made aware that changes have been made to Maggiano’s menu items and possibly recipes. We have reached out to verify which items have changed but until we learn more, please ask prior to visiting. 

For instance, the spaghetti marinara is no longer vegan. 

Starters

  • Ciabatta Table Rolls

Salads

Choose as an entrée or side salad.

  • Italian Tossed Salad . Order with NO cheese or croutons … comes with Kalamata olives, red onion, tomato, pepperoncini and Italian vinaigrette.

Avocado is available as an optional add-on.

Salad Dressings

  • House Dressing
  • Italian Vinaigrette

Classic Pasta and Sauces

We removed the marinara sauce. Ask what sauce can be used. A VeggL told us their location said to ask for the Tomato Ragu. We have NOT confirmed this to be vegan yet. Please ask!

  • Spaghetti
  • Whole Wheat Pasta
  • Gluten Free Pasta

Sides

  • Fresh Grilled Asparagus. Order with NO cheese.
  • Roasted Garlic Broccoli

*As with any restaurant that is not 100% vegan or does not offer a designated cooking space for their vegan options, cross contamination can occur and fryers/grills may be shared with animal products. You can choose what your level of comfort is with these potential issues.


Maggiano’s Vegan FAQ


Are Maggiano’s Rolls Vegan?

Yes! The ciabatta table rolls that are brought out at Maggiano’s are vegan.

Does Maggiano’s Have Vegan Options?

Yes! Maggiano’s Spaghetti or Ziti with Marinara Sauce is vegan as-is, along with their ciabatta rolls and roasted garlic broccoli. There are a couple of other options but they need to be modified.

Is Maggiano’s Minestrone Soup Vegan?

No. According to Maggiano’s allergen guide, the Minestrone soup contains dairy.


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Our Picks

Ryan’s Pick: We often get Maggiano’s catered for our away game plane trips. (I work in college football) We get an option of the Mediterranean Spaghetti and an Eggplant sandwich with veggies on Ciabatta bread.

The sandwich I just learned is not even on the menu! That’s too bad, because the sandwich is excellent! That is usually my choice between the two.

Jen’s Pick: I usually order the Mediterranean Spaghetti with no capers. I don’t really get enamored with pasta dishes because I always feel like it’s something I can do myself, but the dish is really good.


More Links and Info

  • Maggiano’s was founded in Chicago in 1991 and currently has just over 50 locations across the US.
  • If you’d like to see all the options on Maggiano’s menu, check out Maggiano’s Full Menu
  • Information pulled directly from Maggiano’s Vegetarian/Vegan Allergen DataOpens in a new tab..
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  • Disclaimer: We do everything possible at VeggL to make sure all our Vegan Guides are as up to date as possible, but sometimes menus and menu items can change. VeggL is not responsible for incorrect or outdated information. Always check with your location and server to confirm items are vegan when ordering. If you notice something that needs to be corrected – please let us know!