Massimi's Ristorante & Catering

02/17/07

A hidden gem!

by jberquam at Citysearch

I stumbled into Massimi's tonight (Fri 2-17-07)....I came in with my husband not expecting much (it is located in a strip mall right next to an auto dealership) but immediately on walking in I was in love... the atmosphere was quaint, cute, romantic and comfortable. I was completely underdressed...not that this is an establishment that you need to be formal for but I was in a big sweatshirt and leggins... (we had no intention of eating out...the mood just took us while on errands) and still I was greeted graciously by what I'm assuming is the owner. The service was pleasant, prompt and not overdone...the food was amazing...I think I read people thought the portions were small...well if you are used to the family size american-italian crud(for lack of a better word) out there then I see what you mean...but if you enjoy good food prepared well with care and want a good meal then you couldn't do better.

BTW, If you are a gnocchi fan...yay!..the gnocchi is real housemade potato dumplings...haven't had gnocchi this well done since I was in Italy. And they have such a wonderful Bolognese!

My only complaint would be a wish for a bigger wine list.

• Pros: Well done food obviously prepared with pride
• Cons: Wine list could be better.

12/19/06

Food is americanized and Max is the typical arrogant italian from the south

by micky98005 at Citysearch

I've discovered Max before moving to the area and myself been Italian sometime I miss my country's food. I should say the food is good, sometime too Americanized but good. The environment is very bad, Max is loosing his patient and the customers start disappearing. I was shocked to find the place empty on a Friday night at 8PM. If you've been in Italy you know that Italian are very loud and un-polite, but this is US and you have to get use to the "fake it to make it" system especially in the restaurant business. I'm sorry for you Max but soon you will be alone.... SO YOU ARE AWARE, THE EXPERIENCE IN THIS PLACE IS ALL IN ONE FOOD AND BEHAVIORS......

• Pros: Good food, lot's of parking,
• Cons: expensive, Max is rude and loud

12/19/06

Worst service we have ever received, and with the cursing cook (aka the owner) , it couldnt have been worse

by jazon1979 at Citysearch

We went to Massismi's during lunch today and are leaving with a horrible taste in our mouth. We sat for over 30 minutes waiting to order with our waitress minding her own time while we waited. We finally got our food, and it was good but very low in quantity. As we were finishing, there was a couple that entered with their baby. They asked if they had a highchair, which he angrily said no and was cursing at them under his breath because of the crying. We then asked to split the bill since there were only 4 of us which the waitress replied 'you need to learn proper etiquette and tell us before the meal' and she walks off. We sit there in awe. As we were about to leave, we said "your service was very poor and we will never come back'. He replied 'oh really, where do you work?' and we informed him which he replied 'I know your boss and I am going to tell him!' which made no sense. As we were walking away, he was yelling at us and following us out the door.

We have never experienced such poor and unprofessional behavior in any restaurant we have ever attended. ***WARNING IF YOU WANT TO BE VERBALLY ATTACKED AND HAVE THE WORST SERVICE YOU HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED MASSISMI'S IS YOUR PLACE****

I can now say you have all been warned!

• Pros: Food is good but you dont get to taste very much of it with the small portions
• Cons: Everything else that goes into a meal including price