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Max A Mia - Avon

4.8 (216)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
70 E Main St, Avon, CT 06001-3802

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Opened in 1991, Max a Mia was named “Best New Restaurant” by Connecticut Magazine in its first year, and “top-grossing restaurant in its size” by Restaurant Hospitality. The restaurant is now in the good hands of Executive Chef Bob Peterson, who has brought an exciting new energy to the restaurant.

Max A Mia is the quintessential Italian experience in the Greater Hartford area. It also continues to garner awards and accolades. Featuring a traditional Italian menu, it utilizes an authentic brick oven that produces stone pies with unmatched flavor. Traditional veal, pork and pasta dishes, as well as inventive risotto offerings, set the mood for desserts including tiramisu and white chocolate polenta cake.

An extraordinary and comfortable 25-foot granite bar has elevated Max A Mia to the social place in the Farmington Valley. The dining room features wood and tile, warmly lit by custom fixtures to create a sophisticated and luxurious – yet friendly, family environm

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 216 people are saying

Max A Mia - Avon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hartford

    Best Overall

  • Hartford

    Best Food

  • Hartford

    Best Service

  • Hartford

    Good for special occasions

  • Hartford

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Max A Mia in Avon offers a delightful dining experience with "great food," "excellent service," and a warm, welcoming ambiance. The menu features favorites like eggplant lasagna and espresso martinis, while the staff, including standout servers like Jacob and Bonnie, ensure attentive service. Perfect for both casual meals and special celebrations.

216 Reviews
  1. Lisa VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was lovely and attentive. Food was excellent

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  2. Nancy

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff was focused on special dietary needs for GF diet for celiac disease guest.

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  3. Louisa

    Caribbean3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mid-week is my favorite time to go to busier restaurants. They are busy for good reasons and I like good food. Max A Mia did not disappoint. A Tuesday evening at 7pm. We had reservations, but this was not essential. We were greeted and seated immediately in a comfortably full dining room. The waitstaff were friendly and attentive. Importantly to us, they did not seem rushed with divided attention. The wine and bread were served first (of course). I mention this because table bread includes a red sauce and … roasted garlic. The garlic is cooked perfectly and spreadable with a knife. Delicious. We ordered pasta entrees (bolognese and lasagna). We took most of mine home. For dessert, we split a slice of coconut cake (also most came home). Everything was tasty and cooked perfectly. It’s been about 6 months since we’ve been. I hope its not that long before we return.

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  4. David

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a go to restaurant for us. The food is always good, the service is good and the bar section is always relatively quiet always a pleasurable experience.

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  5. Kim VIP

    Connecticut59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always very flavorful at Max a Mia. Jacob our server was very personal and excellent on service!

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  6. Charlotte VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVE the eggplant lasagna!! Delicious espresso martinis, too.

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  7. Terry VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our favorite places! Our out of state guests wanted to eat Italian food, this place hit the spot. We ordered pasta and it was delicious. Cooked just right and seasoned to perfection. Serivce was outstanding!! It never disappoints and the price is right!! Would highly recommend...

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  8. Brian VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We come fairly often. Last 2 times food was not cooked as requested. Medium pork was rare in the middle. Sending it back for more fire took quite a while so my dining partner needed to continue with the meal and was done well before my entree returned. New menu for the season with subtle but widespread price increases.

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  9. Gavin

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service was excellent, perfect for a business lunch!

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  10. Alma VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific evening, as usual! Food came promptly--I love how all entrees are served at once, by several servers.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
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70 E Main St, Avon, CT 06001-3802

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Avon
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
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