Massimo Ristorante
1604 Locust St, Walnut Creek
(925) 932-1474
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We all were extremely pleased with our entre choices: Sea bass ( was extraordinary ), Mushroom raviolis (were the best ever). & the Hanger steak (great) . And great service too.
They were out of two items I wanted to order. The carbonara that I have had many times was not the same it tasted different and looked like a different sauce. After our dinner was served the server did not ask if we wanted any cheese on our pasta or pepper. Service was not up to its usual. Not going to be back anytime soon.
Arrived early for a 6:30 reservation and were promptly seated inside. Had requested an outside patio seat , which was available but decided to dine inside as the weather was not typical, summery hot! Both the Shrimp Cappelini and Massimo's Seafood Pasta were excellent. Had an order of Crab Coquettes for an appetizer which was also good. The Paper Plane cocktail was a little light on the Rye but still, very refreshing. Elizabeth was an attentive and knowledgeable server. Overall, a very enjoyable evening of dining.
Massimo is fairly lackluster and the service needs a bit of help. Our risotto was overly salty and we had to constantly request the basics (e.g., parm cheese, black pepper, butter). Our server was very gruff and I think he wanted us to leave quickly, not a nice feeling.
The food at this restaurant has become very poor. I had not visited this restaurant in a while because I believed the food quality was declining. I had a business meeting yesterday, and the food has become even worse. Also, our server was not attentive at all. I do not believe I will be returning to this restaurant, unless there is a complete upgrade to the quality of the food.
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.
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!
Almost perfect. Cocktails are awesome!
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.
Very good service and food.
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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!
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.
It is a hidden gem. We used to eat here often. But since Covid hit, we actually forgot about til recently. It was like welcome back and it was so good that we hit it 2 times in one week.
Excellent brunch! Already made another reservation to take the family to enjoy the food experience!
Amazing food!! 10/10 recommend
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