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Macaluso’s Restaurant The chef and owner Michael Vito D’Andrea prepares homemade Italian food from Staten Island, New York using his family’s 100yrs old recipes. **Children must be older than 15yrs of age to dine at Macaluso’s. **Dress Code: No Baseballs Caps or Tee-Shirts
Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 135 York St SE, Aiken, SC 29801
Phone: (803) 262-5334
Website: https://www.facebook.com/MacalusosAiken/
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Reviews
Dean DeCrease
The setting is lovely, an old house with Palmettos around, but the food was not great. Service was attentive, but not overly efficient. And it was noisy. Still, we had a good time despite it all.
… moreBetty Gambucci
This was our first time! We will start with the good. We had the meatball appetizer and it was delicious. Our meals were also delicious!! Service was very good! Price is a little high but it’s not outrageously overpriced. The atmosphere is very quaint and very clean. Our only two complaints are that it is very loud, it’s hard to have a conversation and they need to put spices in the olive oil they serve with their bread!
We would definitely recommend this restaurant for special occasions or a date night.
… moreWe would definitely recommend this restaurant for special occasions or a date night.
Angela Routsis
The meal overall was good, but the way an issue was handled is why we won’t be returning.
We started with the meatballs as an appetizer. They were huge, moist, and definitely not dry, which was a plus. The bread was fine, though I could take it or leave it since I’m not a big bread person.
For our entrees, I had the chicken with artichokes, mushrooms, and basil, and it was phenomenal. My husband ordered the chicken parmesan with linguine. He said the chicken itself was excellent, but the linguine was crunchy. Not al dente, crunchy.
We let our waitress know, and when she relayed it to the head chef, his response was simply that “this is how we cook our pasta.” There was no effort to come check the dish or even see what we were talking about. My husband didn’t eat any of the pasta because he doesn’t like crunchy noodles, and the response from the kitchen felt dismissive, as if it was basically “too bad.”
This was especially disappointing because we came in with high expectations after friends who have eaten here told us how great their meals were. This was my first time dining here, and unfortunately, it will be my last.
… moreWe started with the meatballs as an appetizer. They were huge, moist, and definitely not dry, which was a plus. The bread was fine, though I could take it or leave it since I’m not a big bread person.
For our entrees, I had the chicken with artichokes, mushrooms, and basil, and it was phenomenal. My husband ordered the chicken parmesan with linguine. He said the chicken itself was excellent, but the linguine was crunchy. Not al dente, crunchy.
We let our waitress know, and when she relayed it to the head chef, his response was simply that “this is how we cook our pasta.” There was no effort to come check the dish or even see what we were talking about. My husband didn’t eat any of the pasta because he doesn’t like crunchy noodles, and the response from the kitchen felt dismissive, as if it was basically “too bad.”
This was especially disappointing because we came in with high expectations after friends who have eaten here told us how great their meals were. This was my first time dining here, and unfortunately, it will be my last.
Andrew McCann
We had high expectations and while the location is lovely, our experience was not great. The appetizers were good, our main meals were not, and service was also dismissive. We let the host know my wife had a sensitivity to garlic and we the host told us the entrees had less exposure to garlic than the pastas, she recommend the fish which we thought would be good. It ended up being the most expensive item on the menu and had whole garlic cloves on the food and sprinkled on top of the fish, not impressed. The chicken and artichoke was low on flavor with dry chewy chicken. Very disappointed, when we raised our concern, nothing was acknowledged and the feeling of “you should feel privileged to be paying to eat here” was evident. Dining area was very loud and not a good environment for a relaxing dinner.
… moreJen Zaets
If you are in the area, this is a must for Italian cuisine. We enjoyed everything, from the meatballs to the sausage, to the salad for 2. You cannot go wrong with this place. If you are heading in on the weekend I would recommend a reservation. The place is small and you will definitely not get a spot. We left with full bellies and a doggy bag. Try the pizza you will not be disappointed.
… morechristen721
Delicious Italian food with a warm, & calming atmosphere. Excellent service from the staff. The owner is amazing and was incredibly welcoming. If you go, you have to try the meatball appetizer—absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant and I will be back 🙂
… moreSpyros Routsis
This is a high-end ($$$$) Italian restaurant, and expectations come with that price point. Unfortunately, it didn’t deliver.
The space is small, tables are close together, and it’s very loud, though the restaurant itself is nice. We came for my wife’s birthday. We asked if the pasta was made in-house and were told it is not — all pasta is purchased, though the meatballs, sausage, and sauce are made in-house. For a restaurant charging premium prices, not making fresh pasta was already disappointing.
We ordered the meatball appetizer (two large meatballs in sauce). They were good, but expensive for what you get.
My wife ordered a chicken and pasta dish. She enjoyed it overall, though the chicken was slightly overcooked, and she couldn’t have the mushrooms removed.
I ordered chicken parm with linguine. The chicken was good, but the pasta was badly undercooked — much of it was still crunchy. I informed the waitress, and she showed it to the owner/chef. I was then told he refused to fix it, saying that’s simply how he cooks it.
At a high-dollar Italian restaurant, serving store-bought pasta that is undercooked — and then refusing to correct it — is unacceptable. I essentially paid for a piece of chicken and was left without a proper meal.
We won’t be returning and will spend our money elsewhere.
… moreThe space is small, tables are close together, and it’s very loud, though the restaurant itself is nice. We came for my wife’s birthday. We asked if the pasta was made in-house and were told it is not — all pasta is purchased, though the meatballs, sausage, and sauce are made in-house. For a restaurant charging premium prices, not making fresh pasta was already disappointing.
We ordered the meatball appetizer (two large meatballs in sauce). They were good, but expensive for what you get.
My wife ordered a chicken and pasta dish. She enjoyed it overall, though the chicken was slightly overcooked, and she couldn’t have the mushrooms removed.
I ordered chicken parm with linguine. The chicken was good, but the pasta was badly undercooked — much of it was still crunchy. I informed the waitress, and she showed it to the owner/chef. I was then told he refused to fix it, saying that’s simply how he cooks it.
At a high-dollar Italian restaurant, serving store-bought pasta that is undercooked — and then refusing to correct it — is unacceptable. I essentially paid for a piece of chicken and was left without a proper meal.
We won’t be returning and will spend our money elsewhere.
WB Stewart
The overall dining experience was amazing, from the time we entered the restaurant until we departed. The atmosphere, service and food were definitely first class! My Wife and I would recommend to any couple looking to spend quality time together while sharing a great meal!!
… moreDebra Brooks
We were visiting in Aiken and looking for a relaxed atmosphere with great Italian food. We didn’t have reservations, so we had a hour wait. Enjoyed the bar atmosphere til we got a table. Service and food was exceptional. We ordered the Chicken Parmesan and the Clam linguine with White Wine clam sauce.
… moreKay Machado
The ambiance,servers, drinks, and food were exceptional. My husband and I came here for the very first time for our anniversary dinner. The meatball appetizer is delicious a must try. We can’t wait to go back
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