These Italian chains pair crispy chicken Parmesan with fresh, creamy Caesar salad.
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One of my favorite meals to order at Italian restaurants is chicken parmesan and Caesar salad. Firstly, starting any meal with a small Caesar is always a good idea. I love the simple but flavor-complex salad with crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, and creamy but tangy dressing. Chicken parm is always a winner, and I love chicken cutlets smothered in cheese and marinara sauce. Where can you enjoy both? Here are 5 restaurant chains with the best chicken parmesan and Caesar salad, according to diners.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
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Carrabba’s Italian Grill has a beloved chicken parm. “Carrabba’s has the best to me. And I’m not a fan of chain restaurants. Their chicken is thinner, which I prefer,” a Redditor wrote in a feed about the best chicken parms. “Carrabba’s chicken parm specifically is actually quite good, sorry chain restaurant haters. It’s also fairly unique,” another Reddit user exclaimed. The chain’s Caesar Salad is also a winner, made with fresh and crispy romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, romano cheese, and signature Caesar dressing
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Maggiano’s Little Italy’s “The Grand” Chicken Parmesan is a classic take on traditional chicken Parm, featuring a large piece of hand-breaded, fried chicken, topped with fresh whole-milk mozzarella, basil leaves, and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. It’s also served with a hefty portion of rigatoni in marinara sauce. One TikTok reviewer commented, “It’s everything I want my chicken Parm to taste like.” The Chef’s Signature Caesar is another diner favorite, with crisp romaine lettuce tossed in creamy Caesar dressing, house-made croutons, and aged Parmesan cheese, then finished with freshly grated Parmesan.
Brio
Brio’s chicken Milanese is the chain’s version of chicken parm. “Reminded me of a fancier version of chicken Parm, this was sooooo good,” one Instagram reviewer said. Instead of marinara, it is served with a cream sauce. The Caesar Salad is also delicious, topped with brioche croutons and tossed in signature house-made dressing.
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
Biaggi’s chicken Parm is another popular option: a breaded, lightly fried chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and an Italian cheese blend, served alongside a side of Three-Cheese Alfredo Rigatini. One Facebooker maintains it is “absolutely to die for.” The chain also serves a Caesar Salad made with Romaine Lettuce, Asiago Croutons, and Caesar Dressing. “I love their Caesar salad,” a Facebooker declares.
Old Spaghetti Factory
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The chicken parm at Old Spaghetti Factory is a longtime favorite. “The Chicken Parmigiana is the perfect comfort meal♥️🍝 A freshly seasoned breast of tender chicken with melted cheese and Marinara sauce. Served with spaghetti and Marinara sauce,” the chain captioned an Instagram post. “Simply the best!” a diner commented. They also have a Caesar salad that diners love. “It is AMAZING,” writes a Redditor.
Leah Groth
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