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Massimo Ristorante, Walnut Creek, CA

Massimo Ristorante

4.6 (1227)
$31 to $50
Italian
1604 Locust St., Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 1,227 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Massimo Ristorante offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for a night out or pre-theater dining. Guests praise the "delicious food" and "excellent service," highlighting standout dishes like crab benedict, lobster risotto, and tiramisu. The location near Lesher Center makes it a convenient choice for theatergoers.
1,227 Reviews
  1. J. Michael

    San Francisco Bay Area32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. Bob VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area59 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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  3. Ed VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area40 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. William VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    A 5:45 reservation got us immediate service when we arrived. However, there was not enough waitstaff for the capacity crowd . We did not receive our second course in a timely manner. The tables on each side of us finished their second course before we received ours and the order was taken at the same time! What makes it especially hard to understand was I ordered the soup and my husband a salad! It shouldn’t take that long to prepare!

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  8. Alicia VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ronaldo (Rodney) was our server and made the night so special. The food was delicious and atmosphere divine! It is the way going out should be.

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  9. Mike

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best experience, very great and comfortable place, Thanks, Mike.

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  10. TERRY VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful night. The bartender was great. That atmosphere was wonderful. We enjoyed watching the Warriors game at the bar. I would write this place 5 stars

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FAQs

Massimo Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 932-1474.

Massimo Ristorante is rated 4.6 stars by 1227 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Massimo Ristorante

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
  • Phone number
  • 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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