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Max Restaurant, New York, NY

Max Restaurant

4.7
4.7
795 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
134 W. Broadway, New York, NY 10013

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2 people
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10:30 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Max is an acclaimed Italian restaurant that serves soul satisfying, authentic food with a warm welcome. It originally opened in 2000 in Alphabet City and a few years ago moved to Tribeca. What started as a small place to eat became a many time award winning restaurant and the go to place for consistent high quality food at reasonable prices in an inviting setting.

“Max's draw is exactly what has always attracted people to neighborhood restaurants: well-prepared food, served with warmth”. - New York Times, Eric Asimov

“This list represents my ranking of New York's greatest Italian dining establishments. Culled from an estimated 2,500 Italian eateries citywide, every place on my list possesses excellence in one form or another”
- Robert Sietsema, Village Voice, Top 4 of the 100 Best Italian Restaurants in NYC

"Best Pasta" - New York Post,

"Best affordable " - Time Out,

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please, check our catering menu online.
  • Neighborhood
    TriBeCa
  • Cross street
    Thomas/Duane
  • Parking details
    The subway is just two blocks away.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 795 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Max Restaurant in Tribeca is an Italian gem that offers "fantastic home style Italian" dishes with a cozy ambiance. Highlights include the gnocchi, "fettuccine al Sugo Toscano," and the "best lasagna in NYC." Customers praise the "amazing food" and "wonderful service," making it a "neighborhood staple" perfect for any occasion.
795 Reviews
  1. Anna VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The noise cannot be classified as energetic. It was deafening. Impossible to have a conversation. Might as well have been in a singles bar.

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  2. John VIP

    Los Angeles37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent selection of freshly made Italian dishes. All was tasty. Staff were friendly and attentive. I will be back for another dining experience. !

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  3. OliviaY

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed several appetizers, our favorite one being the fried olives! We moved on to pasta dishes which were all delicious. The Max’s sauce was flavorful and pasta was perfectly cooked. We tried the gelato and tiramisu for dessert which were great. The service was on point as well! Highly recommend!

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  4. lynne VIP

    Houston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was amazing. Such an intimate New York vibe and our waiter was perfect and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. I love this place and would love to come back. I felt like I was on a movie set except the food was better.

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  5. Vincent

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly and helpful staff. The food was great in particular the gnocchi which is probably the best I've eaten outside of Italy. I highly recommend it. Max is going onto our frequent rotation list.

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pasta was overcooked and over sauced. Under impressive meal. Very limited by the glass wine selection. Not so good.

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  7. Beverley

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely quaint Italian restaurant in the heart of Tribeca Great food ,friendly staff and great value

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  8. Eliana

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The attention and service was exceptional. The food was beyond delicious. We can’t way to come back.

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  9. Tina

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food- calamari was crispy with really good marinara sauce, pastas were creamy and delicious too

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  10. Henry

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful Valentine’s Day dinner experience. We arrived 15 minutes early, and our table was already prepared and waiting for us. The ambiance was charming, romantic, and the food was exceptional.

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FAQs

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Max Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 795 OpenTable diners.

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

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134 W. Broadway, New York, NY 10013

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Thomas/Duane
  • Neighborhood
    TriBeCa
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The subway is just two blocks away.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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