Massiminos Cucina Italiana

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   AliF

   New England

   2 reviews

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   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   One of the best Italian food.

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   MichaelP

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great. Go seated immediately service was very responsive food was excellent

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   ErinM

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 30, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience2

   Food was outstanding ! Tight but comfortable space..we sat right at the open window to watch the foot traffic on a gorgeous night. Will definitely be back when we visit Boston again !!

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   TSL50

   Dallas

   22 reviews

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   4.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on July 30, 2022

   overall4food5service5ambience3

   All was good except we sat outside on uncomfortable chairs and at a table to small for our food, that wobbled, esp everyone someone had to climb over us to get in and out of their seats. Waiter was good, food good but not what I expected, as was the hostess, who tried very hard to make us comfortable.

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   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 30, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The staff and food was unbelievable.

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   Deacat

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on July 28, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food was excellently prepared and delicious. Our waiter promptly granted our request to move to a more quiet location we could not have had a more pleasant evening. We will return on our next visit to Boston.

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   SYDNEYP

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 28, 2022

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   Food was well prepared authentic Italian cuisine. Wait staff was attentive and helpful. It was a bit noisy as the space is small. Well worth it, delicious.

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   KCM12345

   New England

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 25, 2022

   overall4food5service5ambience3

   Great place! The service was outstanding, the cocktails and food were excellent. We had a group of 5 on a Monday night and the place was 2/3 full. Our only complaint was the noise, as it was hard to hear and have a conversation. They really need to hang some acoustic baffling to dampen the sound.

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   JulieP

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 24, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Loved every single thing about our experience here thank you!!

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    Josh

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was my first time there and I loved it. We had a party of 12 and they did an excellent job taking care of us. The food was outstanding! Chad was a great bartender, kept all of our drinks full. Brad (yes, chad and Brad are brothers, and no, I am not sure if those are their real names or if they were messing with us) the bartender was also great, try his Espresso martini. Paolo was a great host and checked in on us several times. I really can’t say enough about this place. We felt like regulars there even though it was our first time. This is now my undisputed favorite spot in the North End. 10/10

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    Andyd

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Delicious food! The lobster ravioli appetizer was plenty to eat!

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    Disappointed

    New England

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2

    Restaurant was LOUD. My wife's entrée (eggplant parm) was ok. My chicken cacciatore was not good at all. Our server had to scream to communicate with us over the noise. While screaming, he kind of spit on us. It was gross. Won't be going beck here ever.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food! We were a party of four and ate outside with a 6 pm reservation. Beautiful setting. Great service! Will definitely be going back.

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    MichelleF

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    What a lovely gem right on the outskirts of the North End! We picked this location as it was a 5 minute walk to the TD Garden. We had a reservation and were seated right away. We started with Italian margaritas which were divine. Our meals (both sauteed chicken dishes) tasted great--flavorful and delicious. Prices were reasonable considering it's Boston. It is small (one person can navigate the aisle between tables at a time) but it feels like it is part of the charm. Highly recommend if you're looking for an authentic Italian restaurant to try.

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    Anne

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    It was good food and decent-sized portions, but some items were on the "specials" menu that did not have any prices on them and were not told until the bill came. There was also a very high upcharge for changing the type of pasta that came on the side, $11 to be exact, that was not made transparent when we ordered.

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    PeterM

    New England

    4 reviews

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    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Food very good, not excellent, ambience excellent, service excellent, prices extremely high for what you get… I mean really high.

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    Jd95

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great staff. Food was amazing. Highly recommend!!

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    maryannr

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food, wonderful atmosphere, great service

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    MirandaB

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service was great (we had Jen) and the food was even greater! The meatball appetizer was delicious. Covered in a beautiful sauce and accompanied by fresh ricotta. We each had a pasta dish and both were delicious and huge portions. A little further out of the tourist area of the north end but worth the walk.

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    Megg

    New England

    6 reviews

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    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience1

    The service was very poor, I asked the waitress to repeat herself multiple times and still couldn’t hear her. Luckily the food was good.

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    ALac

    New England

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience3

    Took my Italian friends to the north end for their first time and couldn’t have been more disappointed. All food was mediocre and service was awful. Food came out atleast 10 minutes between people so if you’re polite and wait for your whole party to have food before eating yours is cold by the time the last persons food comes, if you eat it hot then you’re done eating before they even start. 2 people were given the wrong sauce and when we explained they just took it back in to the kitchen and put the correct sauce over the wrong one. Who thinks bolognese on top of Alfredo is acceptable ?! We were then told they’d be voided and brought out new ones. After 15 minutes one of the people assumed the new order wasn’t put in since our waitress never came back to the table to confirm and he just sucked it up and started eating the incorrect dish because he was hungry, when they then brought out the correct dishes but saw he ate the other they took the correct one back…. I’ve never seen that before. Why would you want someone to waste food. I’ve only seen restaurants ask if someone at the table will eat the incorrect dish as they’d just be throwing it out. The other person didn’t eat his incorrect meal, also got his replacement taken back so he never got to eat anything. And the worst part was it was HIS birthday dinner.. i spoke to the manager because I assumed he didn’t understand what was going on but he said “well he ate it” … overall terrible experience. Much better places in the north end don’t waste your time or money.

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    SteveN

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was delicious, area was a little tight in the basement but it was an enjoyable meal

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    geri

    Western NC

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience2

    The food was inedible. Probably the worst Italian food I have ever eaten. The clams casino had no clams it was basically bad stuffing in a shell. The cacio Pepe was pasta water with and over abundance of pepper and the tortolini was over cooked and mushy. Shocked this restaurant is in the north end.

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    MarcPrettenhofer

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Takes reservations - Check! Staff was welcoming and friendly - Check! Served timely and conscientiously given drinks and starters - Check! Price and food quality - DOUBLE CHECK!! I'm guessing many of our neighbors already knew about Massiminos, but this was our first time here and is def a North End gem. If the weather permits and you want to have a conversation, sit outside on Endicott - it's a one-way with little if any traffic. If your party is 'large and in charge' definitely go in and enjoy the music and almost private setting by the kitchen Personal recommendation, get the Scrod Pizzaiola and ask for extra bread because that sauce....

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    This place is awesome. Sitting down in the wine cellar is the perfect ambiance for the north end. The food is absolutely the best Italian I’ve ever had. Can’t recommend this place enough.

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    RobertC

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great menu and all food was great

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    AnneD

    New England

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great spot, great food and service. A North End gem.

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    AimeeF

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    This is a quaint little restaurant. The tables are very close together so on a hot summer day with no AC this made for not the most pleasant experience. The food was ok. We ordered a pasta special with homemade pasta with a short rib bolognese which lacked depth and flavor. Tortellini Al forno was heavy on the ricotta and not at all creamy - just cheesy. My young daughter enjoyed her chicken piccata. Over all this restaurant just didn’t live up to reviews and expectations.

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29. TL

    ToddL

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Great service, very friendly

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience5

    Many menu choices, all good with nice complimentary wines. Small and intimate.

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    MBRV

    San Diego

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Megan did a great job. Food was delicioso! We had a time constraint and they accommodated us.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    We had a reservation for 730 and did not get seated until 8. We were offered a table on the sidewalk, the table was wobbly but the host put sugar packets to stabilize. We decided to sit inside so we needed to wait an additional 20 min. The waiter was very inpatient. Asking for our order but then answering requests and questions for the table behind us. He stopped at our table with pen and pad, we assumed he was ready to take our order. I started to ask and he looked up at the ceiling and closed his eyes like he was asking the almighty for patience. It was rude and unnecessary. Our food was horrible. I had bolognese, it was the worst I ever tasted, my husband had linguine with shrimp and it was flavorless. The bread was stale! We will not be going back!

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    RickS

    New England

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Food is great, it is a little loud, especially upstairs. the meatball appetizer is really great.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lunch or dinner, bellissimo.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall2food1service4ambience2

    We were early customers. Patio was full so we dined inside. Waiter

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    lucky11

    New England

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Everything was excellent; food, service, etc. Our only complaint was that the music was a little loud and not well suited for an Italian restaurant.

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    ChristineL

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Felipe was amazing, so attentive! Food was delicious and hot ! Wonderful experience!

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    SandraF

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our waiter and the staff was very accommodating and wanted to ensure that everyone enjoyed their dining experience there. It was perfect!

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    Jojo

    New England

    180 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    180 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food here is exquisite. My wife and I shared the delicious fried burrata appetizer. My spouse had an amazing swordfish scampi special, and I enjoyed my tasty chicken, broccoli, shrimp over ziti. Our drinks were superb, and our server Brenton was extraordinary. Portions were large; food quality was superb and the prices were fair. We both loved our meals and the experience and look forward to coming back again soon!

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    JohnK

    Columbus

    48 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience4

    We have visited Massimino’s many times. Unfortunately, this was not one of our better experiences. Our server … mid-sentence while describing the specials … turned his back on us and left to go deliver food to another table … where he remained for 10-15 minutes. When he returned, he could not recall where he left off. And this, all before taking a drink order. Which, another server recognized and finally remedied. Our stuffed veal chop was undercooked. And service the remainder of the meal never really recovered from the very bad start. It could just have been a bad night. We are hopeful for a better experience next time we visit.

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