Massiminos Cucina Italiana

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   maria

   Greater Boston

   4 reviews

   1.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   I would not choose this restaurant to attend any nearby event. We made a 6:00 reservation to have a nice dinner before attending an event at the garden. We got there a few minutes early and the tiny , tiny, vestibule was already full. It continued to get jammed with more and more people, all with reservations, until it was a health and safety hazard. God forbid if we had to get out quickly. There were also more people waiting out in the freezing cold. We all stood there and NOBODY got seated. By the way they had a sign they were not serving dessert that night. Sounds like they knew they were ridiculously overbooked and wanted people out as soon as possible. We began to see how it would go, earlier diners trying to squeeze past everyone, late seating, all at the same time, stressed out waiters, cooks, and staff, and wolfing down our food to make the show. Not exactly what we had in mind. We ended up leaving before anyone was even called and went to another place. I loved the food at this restaurant but it looks like they don’t care much about the experience their patrons are having. Never again!
   

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   ShellieG

   New York City

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   The restaurant was overbooked and there was a line of diners waiting out the door to check in for a reservation. In passing we saw a server and asked her about recommended dishes so we could order as soon as we sand down to get to the show on time. The rack of lamb was not stellar, sadly, the stuffing detracted from the taste of the lamb, rather than complemented, and the overall texture was tough. The limoncello pappardelle was DELICIOUS and made up for the lackluster lamb. The seafood was fresh and and sauce was perfect. The table beside ours was served chicken Marsala instead of chicken saltmiboca, they were told “that is how we make it here” but a manager, but it was clearly a Marsala sauce. Incidentally, the Marsala was a beautiful Marsala, but it was not a saltimboca
   

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   Staley

   Greater Boston

   39 reviews

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   5.0

   39 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always, food was just amazing. Service even better. Lots of food for the money. Such a neighborhood charm.
   

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   Tony

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   While the tables were tight, the service and the food were excellent.
   

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   Allie

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

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   Morgan

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Massiminos food and service is incredible! We ordered the cheese board and penne alla vodka which were amazing. Our waiter, Jack, went out of his way to deliver amazing service! This place is a must try if you’re in the North End🍝
   

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   Robin

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   We were very disappointed with the service and food this visit. We’ve eaten there several times in the past and it was very good but not this visit. There was a party of 16 that was seated right next to us and I think we were just forgotten. Service was poor, the food wasn’t great (we both got the lamb chops) and the noise in the downstairs was incredibly loud. We’ll go again but will request to be seated upstairs.
   

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   Jason

   Greater Boston

   13 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Have eaten here many many times. Outstanding as always. Massamino’s never disappoints. The food, service and atmosphere is always tremendous. I’ll be back again for sure.
   

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   Thomas

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 6, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Food and service are great. Great location for a pre-TD Garden event. Seating is very tight so it's a bit difficult to have private conversations.
   

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    Stephen

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    Food beat our expectations! Service was short but attentive.
    

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