Massimi's Ristorante & Catering
Bellevue, WA 98007
Phone: (425) 562-4141
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, 5pm-9:30pm, Sat 5pm-9:30pm
Editorial Description for Massimi's Ristorante & Catering
Experience Northern Italian specialties prepared by a seasoned Italian chef in a casual yet elegant atmosphere.
User Reviews for Massimi's Ristorante & Catering
02/17/2007 Posted by jberquam
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.
12/19/2006 Posted by micky98005
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
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