Reviews for Massimo's - Ristorante Massimo in Portsmouth, NH
Went for 5 year anniversary dinner August 2022. We had a lovely time. The food was magical, the service was extraordinary, the... atmosphere was perfect. I highly recommend any of the pasta dishes. One thing I would have liked to have seen was warm/toastedtable bread to start instead of the cold underwhelming table bread we got, but no big deal. We were very pleasantly surprisedwith a complimentary cannoli for our anniversary. Read more
This is my favorite Italian restaurant hands down! The food was beyond amazing, the drinks were spectacular, and the service... was the service was awesome.. 2 story restaurant. The bottom floor had more of an old world feel, and a bit more contemporaryupstairs. I highly recommend the small plates with the cheese sampler. We did the choose 3 for $18 And enjoyed every singledish. Read more
We had 4:30 dinner reservations main dining room was not available which was fine for us. Only the bar area was open. The staff... was very professional even when rude customers came in and demanded a seat without reservations the staff remain calm andprofessional. In my opinion they handled the situation with the utmost class. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous it has thathigh class Italian feel. Drinks were very well made. Dinner was fantastic. My wife had the Bolognese & I chose the ribeye thatwas recommended by our server /bartender Peter (awesome guy!) At first I thought the ribeye was pricey but after the first tasteI knew it was worth every penny I honestly cannot think of another stake I've eaten my lifetime that was as good as this cookedperfectly & great flavor! We will be back next time we are in Portsmouth with our a doubt Read more
Step down the entrance stairs and you’ll find yourself in a dimly lit Tuscan restaurant with romantic touches of brick, stone,... and rich mahogany crossbeams. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our three course meal for restaurant week (see attachedpictures). The portions are on the smaller side, but that’s to be expected for an upscale restaurant such as this. We willcertainly be back for other romantic occasions. Read more
I don't even know where to begin! My experience at Massimo's was one of the best I've ever had! I'm an Italian-American who grew... up in Boston with some of the best at-home italian cooking, and italian restaurants at my fingertips, so I feel like I know athing or two? I went to Massimo's with 4 of my best girlfriends on a Saturday night, mid-Winter. We sat downstairs in the MainDining Room. The atmosphere was romantic and inviting, upscale but relaxed. I just loved all the exposed brick and woodeverywhere. The lighting was bright but still cozy, and long white table cloths gave a fine-dining elegance to the overallaesthetic. The only thing missing for me was music. Some accordion or chitarra italiana twinkling in the background would havebeen the cherry on top! From their wine and cocktail lists, we sampled few options, the favorite being the Sicilian Cosmo. Ourfirst course was an array of appetizers - Kobe Beef Meatballs, Venison Tartare, Jonah Crab Cake, Burrata, and one of theprosciutto "small bites." All were delicious, especially the meatballs! For entrees we had the Agnolotti Ravioli, Pan SearedCod, Braised Short Rib, and a pasta special for the night that included spaghetti in a fennel butter sauce with 3 types ofseafood. All entrees were excellent - the only negative being that the spaghetti special had almost no seafood, but the overallflavor of the dish was out of this world! For dessert we all ordered perfectly crafted espresso martinis (amazing!) and sharedthe Tiramisu, Sorbetto and a couple of the petite cannoli. The tiramisu was a crowd pleaser not only due to the superb flavor,but also the buttered rum cotton candy topper! Wow! Other important points: Our server Sam was the best!! He was so fun andaccommodating, but still kept it very classy - the perfect balance. And Massimo himself came around to all the tables to sayhello! He was so friendly and sweet - it was great to meet him! Can't wait to go back!! Read more
The best thing about our experience were the staff. Everyone was so friendly and our server was extremely attentive. We could... tell they were in high spirits and had great attitude, which is rare during this time, so it was much appreciated! The food wasvery delightful - we had the carbonara with truffle (recommended by our server), gemelli pasta with duck, kobe meatballs andpanna cotta for dessert. Cute atmosphere perfect for a special occasion. Read more
The food was excellent, the service was wonderful, and the atmosphere was beautiful. I’ll gladly come back and recommend... anyone to go wether it’s an intimate date or grabbing a couple bites and a drink. Peter was an amazing server and took greatcare of my wife and I. Tenouttaten/10 would drown myself in butternut squash ravioli again. Read more
Dinner was perfect and spot on with awesome presentation. We sat in the downstairs which was nice and cozy. Housemade pasta and... bolognese sauce was perfect. Scallops as an appetizer was delicious and could have ate 30 more. Desert was perfect and nottraditional but was to the max on every level. Staff was super attentive, our waitress was new but she was great. Owner stoppedby and greeted us at our table which was nice. Read more