Massimino's Reviews
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- Just like other reviews, reservations mean NOTHING!
Read More On Citysearch by thumperpc at Citysearch 3/18/2011 - Best food in the North End
Massimino's is me and my wife's favorite place in the North End. After trying most of the Italian spots on Hanover, we haven't found anything as good as this place. They treat you like family from the moment you walk through the door and make you feel at home. It's one of the best atmospheres if you're looking for a quaint, cozy place enjoying outstanding cuisine. The portions are bigger than...
Read More On Citysearch YEAGER 1/6/2010 - Feels like Italy!What a cozy little place! I walked in off the street w/out a reservation and they sat us right away. Right from the start our waitress was extremely attentive and offered several menu suggestions. We took her suggestions and boy am I glad we did - food was phenominal. I will definately be going back in the near future and would highly reccomend anyone that is considering a night in the North ...
Read More On Citysearch KFITZ 1/6/2010 - DO NOT GO HERE!Do I have to give this restaurant one star? I would give it zero stars if that were an option. I can't comment on the quality of the food because we didn't stay long enough to find out. That's how poor the service was. I am not usually one to write reviews on these sites, but I am so disgusted by my experience at Massimino's that I feel compelled to share it. Let me also add that we came here bec...
Read More On Citysearch DanKIT21 1/3/2010 - Below par service & food
Massimino's proved mediocre last night.
We started with a drink downstairs while waiting for a table. The wine cellar is cozy and charming but, like most North End restaurants, space is at a premium so we had to stand at one end. No matter, the wait was only about 30 minutes.
We ordered a glasses of chardonnay and Chianti. The former was delivered promptly but, then, another employee pulled the...
Read More On Citysearch zadnor 3/1/2009 - Great FoodWe had lunch here and it was so good. The waitstaff was a lot of fun we had great food and a great time.The prices were very reasonable.
Read More On Citysearch megker22 2/4/2008 - HUGE dissapointment; a regretMy boyfriend and I decided to order our food from here based on all of the wonderful recommendations that we have had (as well as the award from Zagat and a few others). This was our last dinner together as I am moving tomorrow and we wanted something really delicious and I have to say that I have never been so disappointed in a meal and I have never complained. I honestly didn't even eat my en...
Read More On Citysearch LRPCCC 1/24/2008 - Great food!
This restaurant has really great food. But our fav is the Gnoccci massimino YUMMY! Whenever I am in the north end my mom sends me in just for that!
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 1/17/2008 - Best Italian food in Boston!!I am an expert in Italian food and this is by far the best I ever had.
We had the antipasta for appetizer and it was yummy.
i had the cheese tortollini with red sauce and i just loved it. the best sauce i ever had!
my fiance had one of the specials which was a seafood/pasta dish and he loved it! even after over 2 months from eating it he still talks about it.
we defintely will be going ...
Read More On Citysearch fromboston 5/21/2007 - Good food, don't count on your reservationMy boyfriend made reservations here for my birthday. He had called ahead and asked that we be seated downstairs in the wine cellar, and told them it was my birthday and they said they would provide pieces of cake and a candle. (He didn't tell me this ahead of time of course)
Well, I got there and they had our reservation down for an hour and a half later than the actual time he'd made the reserv...
Read More On Citysearch dlmn 3/16/2007 - Great food, bad attitudeBooked a birthday dinner for small group and when I made a reservation they didn't say anything about it being a problem, just said "see you tonight!" When I got there, the place was crowded and hostess claimed we'd have to wait another 1-1.5 hours! When asked about having a reservation, she got "too bad - we're busy tonight!"
Totally recommend the food (delicious& not too expensive) but d...
Read More On Citysearch boston217 2/23/2007 - Amazing bartender, great service, the best food in the northend.This place is amazing. First off it's easy to find and when i called to get directions the host was more then happy to give them to me. When i got there i didnt have a reservation, and there were two of us, waiting for three so we were sent to the bar downstairs. The bar is small. unbelieveably small. no chairs nothing, but by far they have one of the best bartenders in the city. Not only did ...
Read More On Citysearch kevinmichels 6/28/2006 - I had a blast!I visited Massimino's on a bit of a whim (we just started walking the North End, and went in to the first relaxed attire Italian place we came across) with a friend on a recent trip to Boston. I have to say, I had an excellent time! It was a Friday night and there were only a few clusters of people sitting in the restaurant. The hostess gave us our choice of sitting upstairs or downstairs ("We'll...
Read More On Citysearch lekohawk 6/11/2006 - Great ItalianI am not a huge fan of the Italian food in the North End but this place is excellent. It is like eating at your Italian friend's house. The staff is really friendly but it is a home type feel so hard to compare to high end places. The food is delicious and I totally recommend their pink sauce. I love the family feel.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 5/30/2006 - DISAPPOINTMENTThere's a reason that there are so many poor reviews of Massimino's. It claims to be sort of down-home, rustic italian food. And the food's OK. But, my boyfriend's is way better. And prices are outrageous, which makes for a downer of an evening. They are pretty deceptive about the specials, ie. they cost three times as much as the rest of the menu.
Read More On Citysearch miamurphy 5/12/2006 - I'm confused...I've been going to Massimino's for 5-6 years now, and I and have always enjoyed myself. I recommend it to everyone. The other reviews that complain about stand-offish service simply don't get it. I don't want someone bothering me while I'm having dinner with friends and certainly not when I have a mouthful of their exquisite wine selection. In that same vein, when I do attract their attention...
Read More On Citysearch aink 2/11/2006 - NOT WORTH IT.. Avoid.. Detailed review insideMassaminos. 1 word. obtrusive. in so many ways, the size of this place is a downfall. STAFF lingers near the doorway which is connected to the kitchen which is 5ft away from the seating. A hovering effect as all stafff just stands their talks mingles, talks loud. very unproffesional. THE FOOD..The soup a pasta, small bite size peaces of pasta with beans. Looks like a CAN of soup picked up at STOP...
Read More On Citysearch bostonfan1983 10/30/2005 - Great FindMassimino's is one of our favorite restaurants in the North End. Because it's off the beaten path, there is rarely a wait -and when there is, it's no longer than 20 minutes. The service can be a little slow at times, but the food makes up for the service. Massimino's serves large portions for a good price (not too expensive) and the food is delicious. I haven't had a bad meal yet! Definately...
Read More On Citysearch for_the_record 8/19/2005 - Rude and not flexibleI was recently part of a group of 19 people to visit Massamino's. It was an experience I want to forget. The service was horrible. When we asked if our table could be expaned to one additional table to accomodate us we were told no as they needed to other table. No one else came in while we were there! The food was extremely mediocre. The wait staff was rude and not helpful. As we were a l...
Read More On Citysearch sezzue 7/30/2005 - Great MenuMassiminos is a great North End restaurant. Though it is not located on Hanover Street, it is worth going out of the way for this place. The restaurant is cute, but small. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are huge. The atmosphere is authentic;each table is different. A bunch of North End residents reccomended this restaurant to me, and I was not dissapointed.
PROS: cute, authent...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 7/11/2005 - Great - but don't count on your reservationWonderful restaurant, great food, good service, very comfortable... once you're in, that is. Made a group reservation 1 week in advance, confirmed it TWICE and still had to wait 40 mins for our table. Another patron that night complained about the same thing. So don't put too much faith in the reservation. Once you are in though, you won't be dissappointed!
Read More On Citysearch gyoung 4/30/2005 - Great Food, Horrible ServiceShowed up at the end of the dinner hour with my wife. Although there were several empty tables, they seated us near the kitchen. Food was terrific, although the specials have no prices listed, but were twice as expensive as anything else. Waitress was rude an inattentive, and even removed our olive oil bottle from our table in the middle of dinner to give to another table, then did not return ...
Read More On Citysearch jbeattie 10/21/2004 - Sat Night Buzz KillWe came in with a large party and had made reservations over a month ago. They made us wait for 1 hour 45min past our reservation time and were rude and NOT apologetic. We had to wait at a cramped bar and uncomfortably stand over guests at their tables. The waitress was extremely rude and at the end of the meal yelled at us for not tipping (we assumed that the tip was included for a party of o...
Read More On Citysearch gkac 6/14/2004 - Hurry and eatFood was decent. Service was horrible!!! There are no seats at the bar. One must stand and have a drink. After the meal they asked if we wanted the dessert menu. instead they threw down the check and said they needed the table. They did this twice!!! Not recommended. Bettter service anywhere else!!
Read More On Citysearch asloweater 3/1/2004 - Worst Service - Avoid at all costsWe made a reservation for a party of 12 three weeks prior to our dinner. We even called to confirm the week of the reservation. When we showed up, however, we were told that it would be an hour wait for our table. Then, we were told later that they don't take reservations (even though we had made reservations over the phone). Several other groups of people were waiting outside in the 20 degre...
Read More On Citysearch thisistheyear 12/15/2003 - Consistently GreatWhenever I travel to Boston I stop in to Massimino's. Classic italian fare in a no-frills but friendly setting. Keep it up!
Read More On Citysearch alexnatt 4/16/2003 - RatingClean, nice atmosphere Waitress pleasant,kept coming back to make sure all was OK. Roast pork over rice and mushrooms not a lot of flavor. Olive Garden Pork dinner far better for less money. I will give it another try.
Read More On Citysearch mstre 3/2/2003 - Dine with the localsThis rest was interesting. Reminded me of being in a small restaurant on tha Amalfi coast. The place was immaculate. The food ws great. Real Medertaranian food, and they did not break my wallet. Has alot of charm. try the home meade patasa.
Read More On Citysearch alyona 2/10/2003 - unrealNot only do I know the owner very well(close relative), but I find the food very old fashioned Italian just as if my mother was cooking it herself. Apparently, you people who didn't like it, don't know the true essence of a home cooked Italian meal, and have no right bashing someone's hard work with rude comments.
Read More On Citysearch italiangirl 11/9/2002 - An old friendWe ate at Massimino's 9 years ago on our first trip to Boston. Forgot where it was, so imagine our delight when we stumbled on it while walking around the North End during our July 4th trip to Boston this year.
Excellent friendly staff, and truly great Italian food. One of the best antipastos I have had anywhere!
Read More On Citysearch Whitehorse_Travellers 7/30/2002 - DeliciosoMassimino's is a favorite of mine. The food is excellent and the service has always been wonderful when I've gone. I am also the type of diner who takes three hours or more to dine and I've never experienced anything that would lead me to believe that I'm being rushed or that I'm not welcome there. It's quite the opposite. The servers are quick to come over and refill water and/or wine as well...
Read More On Citysearch anonymous7 6/12/2002
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