Go for fresh, creative salads and quick pasta at lunchtime; most diners love it, but there are occasional consistency and handling lapses to note.
Magdalene delivers reliable fast-casual dining with fresh, generous food quality and genuinely friendly, efficient service that beats nearby City lunch competitors. However, inconsistent execution—occasional cold items and sauce variability—and a notable food-handling lapse prevent grade A-grade territory. Strong value and convenient location make it a solid neighborhood choice for office lunches, though not a destination restaurant.
One caveat: A 2025 complaint described bare-hand handling of cooked pasta at the counter; isolated but serious