Massimo Ristorante

Name: Massimo Ristorante
Address: 1604 Locust St., Walnut Creek, CA, United States, 94596
Telephone: (925) 932-1474
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1232)

$31 to $50

Italian

1604 Locust St., Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Massimo Ristorante is one of Walnut Creek’s best italian dining Restaurants. Savor our Northern Italian inspired cuisine specialties featuring prime meats, poultry, fresh seafood, superb pastas, and tempting appetizers. Enjoy the warm weather and dine alfresco on our charming patio.

To compliment our mouth-watering cuisine, indulge in one of more than 200 bottle selections of premium wines or a full bar serving specialty cocktails. Banquet rooms are available for private parties, business functions, and holiday gatherings. For your parking convenience, there is plenty of street parking and a five story parking structure located directly across the street. NOW SERVING: LUNCH, DINNER & WEEKEND BRUNCH!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(925) 932-1474
Website
http://www.massimoristorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Roberto Bonefont
Private party facilities
Discover why Massimo Ristorante is a beloved spot in Walnut Creek. Our dedication to quality, ambiance, and outstanding service ensures a memorable dining experience. Book your table today and enjoy authentic flavors right in your neighborhood. For event inquiries, email Events@massimoristorante.com.

Location
1604 Locust St., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Neighborhood
Walnut Creek
Cross street
Bonanza & Civic
Parking details
A five-story parking lot is across the street. They validate for two hours.
Entertainment
Jazz piano
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,232 people are saying

Massimo Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Massimo Ristorante, nestled in Walnut Creek, charms patrons with its "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "wonderful atmosphere," live piano music, and convenient location near the Lesher Center. Highlights include "creative cocktails," "tender gnocchi," and "amazing entrees." Despite occasional hiccups, many diners find it a reliable and cherished spot.

1,232 Reviews

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Barbara
San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Because it had been a very long time since either of us had eaten steak, my friend & I both had filet mignon. Delicious dinners! We ate early after attending a matinee play across the street at the Lesher Center. By the time we left, the restaurant was nearly full & it was still very quiet.
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John VIP
San Francisco Bay Area67 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Long time restaurant spot, first visit since under new ownership. Menu with many options to choose from. Our appetizers were great ... carpaccio and octopus short plate. Too good to ignore if those dishes are to your taste. Pasta main dish was good, just didn't taste like fresh made. Service good ... restaurant full and loud. No reason to ignore this place if in the area.
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Robin
San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service! Food is so delicious and well prepared. I had the wild caught salmon with polenta, broccolini and carrots and my husband had cream of spinach soup and the burger. For dessert we had tiramisu and chocolate tart. Very nicely decorated dining area with white tablecloth tables and very comfortable. I highly recommend eating at this great restaurant!
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Jo VIP
San Francisco Bay Area67 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ate here for Sunday brunch. My Prosciutto Benedict was very good, as were crab arancini we shared. Breakfast Americano was fine, as was the French dip which came with a salad per my companions. Decent Sangria & Aperol Spritz. The breakfast entrees were more than enough, we couldn’t manage to eat the last of 4 arancini. All the food came to the table piping hot. Shaded sidewalk tables allowed people watching. Music a bit too loud but we could converse without issue. I’ve eaten here before & was less impressed with some of the Italian fare, but will certainly return for brunch. Convenient to the Lesher center & parking, a short walk from Bart.
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J. Michael
San Francisco Bay Area32 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Made a dinner reservation for 2 before a theatrical presentation at Lesher Center. Nice creative cocktails, attentive staff, great salad and dessert framed excellent entrees. Love the live piano music at 7pm. Enjoyed the flat iron steak and seafood pasta!
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Bob VIP
San Francisco Bay Area60 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for Sunday brunch. They had great live music. Food and beverage service was friendly and efficient. Great location on Locust St. Our party ordered crab benedict, vegetable omelette, bacon and eggs. and chilean sea bass. All amazing entrees.
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Ed VIP
San Francisco Bay Area41 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Entree portion was significantly smaller than what was served two weeks earlier.
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Gina VIP
San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent brunch! Already made another reservation to take the family to enjoy the food experience!
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Norman
San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waiter was outstanding, and the food and cocktails were very good.
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Kathleen VIP
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food. People at our table got gazpacho made with champagne vinegar and topped with ahi tuna bites; carpaccio; and a fabulous lobster risotto which came with two prawns and an entire lobster tail. Very impressed
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Massimo Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 932-1474.

Massimo Ristorante is rated 4.6 stars by 1232 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

1604 Locust St., Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Additional information

Cross street
Bonanza & Civic
Neighborhood
Walnut Creek
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
A five-story parking lot is across the street. They validate for two hours.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Roberto Bonefont
Entertainment
Jazz piano
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.massimoristorante.com/
Phone number
(925) 932-1474
Private party facilities
Discover why Massimo Ristorante is a beloved spot in Walnut Creek. Our dedication to quality, ambiance, and outstanding service ensures a memorable dining experience. Book your table today and enjoy authentic flavors right in your neighborhood. For event inquiries, email Events@massimoristorante.com.

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