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Ristorante Massimo


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4 of 5 stars 17 ratings
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#3 of 142 restaurants in Portsmouth
  • Cuisines: Italian
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5 of 5 stars
Southbury Ct
19 Apr 2009

I agree with the majority of other reviewers here. Ristorante Massimo is a first class Italian restaurant with wonderful atmosphere, service and food. Massimo himself is ever present, gracious and charming, and he clearly watches over each and every table and guest. If you are looking for top notch dining and ambiance do not miss this ristorante. However, and there... more

Magnifico!
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5 of 5 stars
New Mexico
29 Dec 2008

The minute I walked into Massimo’s the feeling of being back home in Italy was never ending. From entering this quaint bistro and being greeted by Massimo himself until reluctantly leaving, our entire experience was fantastico! The service, the wine, the food - incredibile. This restaurant is beyond delizioso! Grazie Massimo e il suo staff eccezionale, la sera è stato... more

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5 of 5 stars
Huntington Beach, CA
11 Sep 2008

I had dinner at Massimo last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. The House-Cured Prosciutto was wonderful as was the grilled Rabbit to start of with. I had the veal Ribeye and it was out of this world. It was perfectly cooked, though I couldn't tell if I enjoyed the meat or the fat more :) I had a couple of... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
23 Jul 2008

You get exactly what you pay for. DELICIOUS more

13 Jul 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

We visited the restaurant Sat night July 12 at 6:30 pm. We were warmly greeted by the maitre'd and shown to our table. there was a waitress and several assistants who would help with the servings fill water get drinks etc. the atmosphere was great a cellar like area with nice paintings and a very cozy ambiance. there are limited... more

Wonderful
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5 of 5 stars
Massachusetts
18 Jun 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Read greendemon's review (scan down a couple) and that sums it up. The service is a model for every restaurant and the food is fantastic. Will be sure to go there everytime that we are in Portsmouth!!!! more

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4 of 5 stars
Danielson, Connecticut
7 Apr 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We read the reviews and decided to try Ristorante Massimo and we weren't disappointed. The food and service were excellent. The restaurant is very popular, when I called they only had 6 and 8:30 seatings available. So call early if you go. more

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5 of 5 stars
New Hampshire
19 Nov 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

We're regular visitors to Boston's North End and Providence's Federal Hill, but Ristorante Massimo (and its former incarnation, Anthony Alberto's) stands tall among all of the restaurants in those locales. From the moment you walk in the door, you are treated like royalty, and that treatment lasts until you walk out the door. The ambiance is perfect for the food,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Nashville, TN
23 Jul 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

My husband and I went to Massimo's for our second anniversary on July 18, 2007. It was one of the best meals we've ever eaten. The ambience is elegant, cozy, and welcoming. We were greeted immediately by Massimo himself. What can I say, the man is simply charming. He obviously loves what he does and his clientele seems to respond... more

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5 of 5 stars
West Hartford, CT
18 Jun 2007
5/6 found this review helpful

This is the best meal I've EVER had, and I have even went to college in Italy! The entire experience is top notch and you MUST go here if you're within a few hours radius of Portsmouth. We are already counting down the days until our next visit! This restaurant was recently known as Anthony Alberto's until very recently....FYI more

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Ristorante Massimo Address

59 Penhallow St, (formerly Anthony Alberto's), Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tel: (603) 436-4000
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.