Top spots for rich meatballs and creamy mashed potatoes.
Meatballs and mashed potatoes are the perfect fusion of Italian cuisine and American comfort cooking, a delicious combo that elevates the classic meat and potato dish to something truly special. Many Italian restaurants have some sort of mashed potato as a side, even if it’s not commonly used as a main dish, and diners can’t get enough (yours truly included). If you’re in the mood for a savory, satisfying dinner, here are five chains with the best meatballs and mashed potatoes, according to fans.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
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Diners at Maggiano’s Little Italy can enjoy delicious Italian Meatballs both on the appetizer and main menu, and add a side of Garlic Mashed Potatoes. “Italian Meatballs is a must. The meatballs are blended with spices that go so well with the taste of meat and the Maggiano’s Little Italy homemade tomato sauce,” one fan said.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
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Carrabba’s Italian Grill has Garlic Mashed Potatoes diners can enjoy with their Meatballs & Ricotta or Spaghetti & Meatballs. “The menu is, obviously, Italian, with a variety of dishes. Spaghetti, meatballs, lasagne, or the many other pasta dishes are well prepared and delicious. If you leave hungry, it’s your own fault,” one diner said.
Bravo! Italian Kitchen
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Bravo! Italian Kitchen guests can ask for Garlic Mashed Potatoes as a side to Meatballs & Ricotta. “My husband enjoyed his favorite combination of Caesar salad and the spaghetti & meatballs which is always good,” one diner shared.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
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Romano’s Macaroni Grill has delicious Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes to enjoy with dishes including Mom’s Ricotta Meatballs + Spaghetti. “Absolutely loved the food, I personally ordered the Mom’s Ricotta Meatballs+Spaghetti, with some additional Parmesan put on top. The service was great and amazing, and they were all very nice,” one fan said.
Olive Garden
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Olive Garden diners can add a side of creamy mashed potatoes to plates like the Meatballs Parmigiana. “Just had the best spaghetti and meatballs I ever had in the whole world in my life at the Olive Garden in newington nh, it was tasty,” one fan said.
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