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Ristorante Massimo, Portsmouth, NH

Ristorante Massimo

4.8
4.8
2897 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
Please Note: Online Reservations are for our Main indoor dining room ONLY. Please call us directly for WIne Bar options at 603.436.4000. We reserve the right to charge $20.00 per person cancelation fee, please call us by 12:00p.m.. the day of your reservation to avoid possible cancelation fees.~~~~~~ Nestled like a hidden jewel in historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Massimo's warmly lit brick and stone grotto walls, fresh flowers and oil paintings of magnificent Italian landscapes transports guests to Florence, Rome and Venice. Guests relax in a richly appointed atmosphere beneath mahogany-beamed ceilings and private parties unwind in their own intimate dining room. Ristorante Massimo offers authentic dishes from all regions of Italy. From innovative concepts to timeless Italian favorites, our executive chef creates each dish with a distinctive, refined touch as found in some of the world's most celebrated restaurants. **limited dining room availability offered online**

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jethro Loichle

What 2,897 people are saying

Ristorante Massimo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Hampshire

    Best Overall

  • New Hampshire

    Best Food

  • New Hampshire

    Best Ambiance

  • New Hampshire

    Best Value

  • New Hampshire

    Great for fine wines

  • New Hampshire

    Romantic

  • New Hampshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Overall

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Food

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Value

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Romantic

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ristorante Massimo in Portsmouth offers "exceptional service" and "amazing Italian cuisine" with a "warm and welcoming atmosphere." Guests rave about the "outstanding food" and "attentive staff," making it perfect for special occasions. The "romantic setting" and "personal touch" from Massimo himself enhance the dining experience.

2,897 Reviews
  1. robert

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, Massimo’s did not disappoint. Everything about our evening was excellent. From the moment we entered into the restaurant, we were greeted with warm smiles. we felt welcomed and the attention that we received throughout our dining experience was fantastic. Frances, was assigned to our table and she was great, very informative, helpful and has a great personality. Food was absolutely delicious, from the appetizers to dinner to desserts, every dish was cooked perfectly and the layers of flavor complimented every dish. We celebrate our birthdays and anniversary at Massimo’s. We first discovered this incredible restaurant while living in New Hampshire and dined there many times. We relocated to Connecticut over 4 years ago and we still make the trip to New Hampshire to dine at Massimo’s.

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  2. Alexandra

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding but the service was what really made the evening perfect. From the moment we walked in to the final goodbye the staff went above and beyond to engage, highlight the menu, provide excellent recommendations, and continuously checked in to make sure we were enjoying the evening. The bolognese is excellent rich with flavor and perfectly cooked pasta while the squash blossom was the perfect appetizer.

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  3. brian

    New Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good experience! Brought friends from NY who enjoyed the evening

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  4. Donald

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal and service. A delightful evening. Thanks to Ava and Jillian for handling everything so efficiently. We can’t wait to return. Another one of the benefits of living in Portsmouth.

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  5. MarthaM

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional meal, service, ambiance. Decadent and delicious. Thank you to the team … especially our server Anna … it was delicious!

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  6. Lynn

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted very kindly at the door and escorted to a lovely table with linen napkins and a solicitous wait staff to wait on our every need. The owner checked on Us making sure we were enjoying our experience. We loved our wait person who offered us a very personal experience. And the food was absolutely delicious and authentically Italian. We will definitely be back there again!

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  7. Michela

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was delicious and our server was very kind and knowledgeable but the service was extremely slow.

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  8. Carol

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice and enjoyable experience. Food was excellent as was the service. Everyone was extremely friendly

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  9. Tess

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The smoked duck appetizer was delicious! Filet was cooked perfectly. Bolognese was perfectly saucy and cheesy! Really great service.

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  10. Jeff

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Wonderful service and the most romantic restaurant to dine in the Northeast.

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FAQs

Ristorante Massimo is rated 4.8 stars by 2897 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Ristorante Massimo

59 Penhallow Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jethro Loichle
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