For no reason that I can find we appear to neglect restaurants close to where we live.  In one instance at least this changed when we learned that to honor  Veterans on Sunday November 11 Romano's Macaroni Grill in Northridge was  offering a free entree to  veterans.  So my closest , dearest friend insisted this was the perfect way for her 'old soldier' to honor the day. 
The entree offered was Mom's Ricotta Meatballs and Spaghetti and my dining partner ordered the same for herself but only after having a cocktail from the restaurant's casual bar and lounge.
We noticed the most competent wait staff and  our waiter, Rick, was most helpful starting us with a hot freshly baked roll smothered with olive oil.  Our spaghetti offered two different sauces, either pomodounia or bolognese.  I chose the bolognese, since I always prefer a meat sauce while my dining partner decided on the red pomodounia.  The portions were very big and each of us had a box to carry back to our individual residences.
There is much to like at the Macaroni Grill located in Northridge Fashion Square.  There is ample free off street parking and the restaurant is large with a most busy exhibition kitchen and offering both tables and booths.  The menu is large and we thought the prices most moderate.
We noticed one of our favorites on this very large menu, Osso Bucco, which guaranteed our return for dinner in the near future.
Romano's Macaroni Grill is located at 19400 Plummer Street in Northridge, Ca. Telephone 818 725-2620, open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.