Service impeccable from Bertrand and Jennifer! Food was 5 star all the way! Definitely put in your "must visit" list!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Risotto, Filet Mignon Gorganzola N Port Wine Reduction, Crab Cake
Pat Flynn
Best upscale dinning in Pinellas . Intimate, quiet,great people and great food. Numero uno !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
OnWingsOf EaglesUSA
The ELK dinner was phenomenal. It tickled my tastebuds! Exceptional restaurant in every way. Small restaurant with limited space so be sure to reserve well in advance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vinette Silvers
EXCEPTIONAL!!! WOW…. Massimo’s Exceeded our Expectations!!! We were greeted by the beautiful smile of our server Jennifer, who welcomed us in & shared with us the very interesting history of Massimo’s. She shared with us the night’s specials & showed us patience as we asked an array of questions. I have severe food allergies so I spoke with Jennifer about my concerns and the next thing I knew Massimo himself,( the owner & the chef) came to our table to discuss the many options I had where he could accommodate my allergies. All of us at the table were sooo very impressed that during a busy evening Massimo took the time to speak with me personally to discuss creating a meal for me. Dinner was served with a gorgeous presentation & Absolutely DELICIOUS!!!! Chef Massimo made me the Halibut Special with a flavorful garlic sauce, side of sauted vegetables as well as a delightful pasta with red sauce. All four of usdevoured our incredible meals with sheer delight. Jennifer did not miss a beat and kept a close eye on us, keeping our wine & water glasses filled, checking to see how we were doing and if we needed anything at all. She was so very kind & friendly and she & Massimo made the night extra special.I highly recommend Massimo’s as it is a true Class Act Restaurant where your dining experience is Top Notch!!!Thank you Massimo & Jennifer for your superb hospitality & for the perfect dining experience. See you both again real soon:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rocky
As always Massimo prepared unbelievable dishes for everyone at our table. The Osso Bucco and Lobster Bisque is delicious. The whole wait staff is very attentive, had Bertrand last night an he did a fantastic job, as always. HIGHLY RECOMMEND GIVING MASSIMO'S A TRY IF YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN !!
Lisa U
The service was perfect, our table ordered the OssoBuco and the Bolognese. Both were truly outstanding and authentic Italian. Jennifer our server was excellent alsoParking: At the end of a plaza that as an outback so there is plenty of parking. Make reservations!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Tart, Osso Buco
PamW
Wonderful menu. Great service. Jennifer was our server. She knows the menu well and made excellent recommendations. My husband and I had the Wild Mushroom Tart for our appetizers. He had the bolognese special and I had Ossobuco. Highly recommend the restaurant.
Allison Foley
We hosted my dad’s 70th birthday party at Massimo’s last night and I just have to say what a pleasure the whole experience was. I called to book the room and from there Massimo and his staff took great care of us from start to finish. The food and wine was all absolutely delicious, and our server Bethlehem took great care of us all night. We had so much fun and can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Risotto, Creme Brulee, Lobster Bisque, Mushroom Tart, Veal Massimo, Filet Mignon Gorganzola N Port Wine Reduction, Duck Brie Apricot Cream Sauce
Tarpon
Exquisite menu and presentation. Flavors gentle and screaming at the same time. Staff attentive, courteous, knowledgeable and professional. Tables set to give enough comfort privacy. It is a dining experience that we will have again and again.
Mozart lupe
Restaurants that's in back of the strip mall . I had the lobster bisque soup which every spoonful had a chunk of lobster. I also had the lobster ravioli was delicious great food great time I really recommend this place.
This restaurant is, without a doubt, the best in the area. Massimo is a great chef and his food is always outstanding. This night the service, which is usually top notch, was a bit off. There was a large party going on and maybe that stretched the servers a bit. However, don't let that discourage you. Typically great food, great service (usually) and a terrific wine list to boot. Enjoy.
KevinO
We have dined with Massimo many times through the years and have never been disappointed. There is not a single selection on the menu that is anything less than outstanding. We always start with the wild mushroom tart, that is wonderful pastry accompanied by a mascarpone cream sauce which is beyond compare. My wife maintains that the Duck A L'Orange is best in the entire Tampa Bay area. Tender and perfectly prepared and extra sauce is a must, it is that special. On this visit I went back to one of my favorites, Veal Scallopini which is beyond amazing. Thin and tender with a white wine butter sauce. The wine list that has been built over the years has so many fantastic wines to select from, it is hard to order just one bottle. Service is always spot on, professional and never overbearing. Parking is plentiful right in front.
KevinM
Extremely courteous wait staff, very attentive, special mention to Bertrand. Very serene and tasteful ambiance. The Chef cam out to ask about the meal. A jewel of an establishment.
Massimo's was a revelation. A top flight wine list, creative appetizers, and delicious mains. Celebrating my wife's birthday we had Duck & Brie as well as Mushroom Tart. The apps were a little on the small side. The Osso Bucco special over Parmesan risotto was incredible- large portion of melt in your mouth veal. It was all so balanced and well executed. We had several Vietti Lazzarito Barolos - perfect pairing and credit to attention to the wine list. Service from Jennifer and Bertrand was attentive. Massimo was delightful and drops in for a few minutes to check in. All in all a terrific experience.
Service impeccable from Bertrand and Jennifer! Food was 5 star all the way! Definitely put in your "must visit" list!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Risotto, Filet Mignon Gorganzola N Port Wine Reduction, Crab Cake
Best upscale dinning in Pinellas . Intimate, quiet,great people and great food. Numero uno !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The ELK dinner was phenomenal. It tickled my tastebuds! Exceptional restaurant in every way. Small restaurant with limited space so be sure to reserve well in advance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
EXCEPTIONAL!!! WOW…. Massimo’s Exceeded our Expectations!!! We were greeted by the beautiful smile of our server Jennifer, who welcomed us in & shared with us the very interesting history of Massimo’s. She shared with us the night’s specials & showed us patience as we asked an array of questions. I have severe food allergies so I spoke with Jennifer about my concerns and the next thing I knew Massimo himself,( the owner & the chef) came to our table to discuss the many options I had where he could accommodate my allergies. All of us at the table were sooo very impressed that during a busy evening Massimo took the time to speak with me personally to discuss creating a meal for me. Dinner was served with a gorgeous presentation & Absolutely DELICIOUS!!!! Chef Massimo made me the Halibut Special with a flavorful garlic sauce, side of sauted vegetables as well as a delightful pasta with red sauce. All four of usdevoured our incredible meals with sheer delight. Jennifer did not miss a beat and kept a close eye on us, keeping our wine & water glasses filled, checking to see how we were doing and if we needed anything at all. She was so very kind & friendly and she & Massimo made the night extra special.I highly recommend Massimo’s as it is a true Class Act Restaurant where your dining experience is Top Notch!!!Thank you Massimo & Jennifer for your superb hospitality & for the perfect dining experience. See you both again real soon:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As always Massimo prepared unbelievable dishes for everyone at our table. The Osso Bucco and Lobster Bisque is delicious. The whole wait staff is very attentive, had Bertrand last night an he did a fantastic job, as always. HIGHLY RECOMMEND GIVING MASSIMO'S A TRY IF YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN !!
The service was perfect, our table ordered the OssoBuco and the Bolognese. Both were truly outstanding and authentic Italian. Jennifer our server was excellent alsoParking: At the end of a plaza that as an outback so there is plenty of parking. Make reservations!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Tart, Osso Buco
Wonderful menu. Great service. Jennifer was our server. She knows the menu well and made excellent recommendations. My husband and I had the Wild Mushroom Tart for our appetizers. He had the bolognese special and I had Ossobuco. Highly recommend the restaurant.
We hosted my dad’s 70th birthday party at Massimo’s last night and I just have to say what a pleasure the whole experience was. I called to book the room and from there Massimo and his staff took great care of us from start to finish. The food and wine was all absolutely delicious, and our server Bethlehem took great care of us all night. We had so much fun and can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Risotto, Creme Brulee, Lobster Bisque, Mushroom Tart, Veal Massimo, Filet Mignon Gorganzola N Port Wine Reduction, Duck Brie Apricot Cream Sauce
Exquisite menu and presentation. Flavors gentle and screaming at the same time. Staff attentive, courteous, knowledgeable and professional. Tables set to give enough comfort privacy. It is a dining experience that we will have again and again.
Restaurants that's in back of the strip mall . I had the lobster bisque soup which every spoonful had a chunk of lobster. I also had the lobster ravioli was delicious great food great time I really recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Risotto, Lobster Bisque, Mushroom Tart, Tiramisu, Osso Buco, Lobster Ravioli
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This restaurant is, without a doubt, the best in the area. Massimo is a great chef and his food is always outstanding. This night the service, which is usually top notch, was a bit off. There was a large party going on and maybe that stretched the servers a bit. However, don't let that discourage you. Typically great food, great service (usually) and a terrific wine list to boot. Enjoy.
We have dined with Massimo many times through the years and have never been disappointed. There is not a single selection on the menu that is anything less than outstanding. We always start with the wild mushroom tart, that is wonderful pastry accompanied by a mascarpone cream sauce which is beyond compare. My wife maintains that the Duck A L'Orange is best in the entire Tampa Bay area. Tender and perfectly prepared and extra sauce is a must, it is that special. On this visit I went back to one of my favorites, Veal Scallopini which is beyond amazing. Thin and tender with a white wine butter sauce. The wine list that has been built over the years has so many fantastic wines to select from, it is hard to order just one bottle. Service is always spot on, professional and never overbearing. Parking is plentiful right in front.
Extremely courteous wait staff, very attentive, special mention to Bertrand. Very serene and tasteful ambiance. The Chef cam out to ask about the meal. A jewel of an establishment.
Incredible food as always!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Risotto, Lobster Bisque, Veal Scallopini, Osso Buco
Massimo's was a revelation. A top flight wine list, creative appetizers, and delicious mains. Celebrating my wife's birthday we had Duck & Brie as well as Mushroom Tart. The apps were a little on the small side. The Osso Bucco special over Parmesan risotto was incredible- large portion of melt in your mouth veal. It was all so balanced and well executed. We had several Vietti Lazzarito Barolos - perfect pairing and credit to attention to the wine list. Service from Jennifer and Bertrand was attentive. Massimo was delightful and drops in for a few minutes to check in. All in all a terrific experience.