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Massimo's - Fremont, Fremont, CA

Massimo's - Fremont

4.6
4.6
1662 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Massimo's has been a Fremont destination and landmark since opening in 1976. The name Massimo's is not only the middle name of our late founder but also means “great”. The food, service and atmosphere is the passion of owner Bill Rinetti Jr. We strive to create a cuisine that is fresh, seasonal and prepared with great care and also include some of our classical preparations including our Caesar Salad which is made in the dining room. The fare is American with bits of Italian influences. We have been featured on KQED "Check Please Bay Area".

Be sure to save room for one of Massimo's Flaming Desserts that have become one of our signature preparations.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 792-2000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We offer full service catering so one can enjoy the quality of our food and service at your home, office, or party venue.
  • Private party facilities
    Since 1976, Massimo's has been providing customers with an exceptional dining experience in a classy yet comfortable environment. We offer classic old world recipes combined with modern favorites in a beautiful and timeless setting. Our multiple Private Rooms can seat your group of 8 to 190 people.
  • Private party contact
    Tracy Salvato: (510) 792-2000 ext. 19
  • Neighbourhood
    Fremont
  • Cross Street
    Farwell
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,662 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Good for business meals

  • East Bay

    Romantic

  • East Bay

    Good for special occasions

1,662 Reviews
  1. NoelJ

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server, Cory, was excellent! He made our anniversary dinner memorable. The Caesar was great.

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  2. AmyJ

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pasta night was a blast, place was hopping, service was excellent and the food tasted amazing... tried some new product, and really enjoyed our date night.

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  3. Woman2Blame

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I hadn't been to Massimo's in decades, so decided to try it out again. With a reservation, we were seated immediately. Our waitress was very attentive without being intrusive into our conversation. The food was very good. The only issue the whole evening was the noise level as the evening progressed coming from 2 large parties that were seated near us. All in all, it was a very enjoyable evening! We will be back!

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  4. Pastalover

    San Francisco

    194 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    194 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Still the best white tablecloth restaurant in Fremont. The food and service were excellent. The ambience suffered a bit due to the nearby banquet room, which had loud drums and dancers for about an hour, which inhibited conversation. On the other hand, they get bonus points for Pacific Island atmosphere.

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  5. AdamM

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful service, great food, excellent experience! Celebrated our 10yr wedding anniversary and happy we chose Massimo’s. Looking forward to our next visit.

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  6. ShirleyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent!!!!! The service was over the top!!! Thank you!!!!

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  7. DianaV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Music on the Patio is great. Enjoyed a delicious dinner, too. The meatballs are excellent.

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  8. LessyV

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Cozy white tablecloth restaurant, very nice! Food is tasty, service is great.

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  9. venkatesh

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly service and loved their cheese ravioli pesto & tiramisu desserts!

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  10. Robin

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our Table Ordered the Scallop and Sausage Special, Halibut on Risotto and Rigatoni ala Massino. Everyone loved their meals. It was one of our party members Birthday and they had a special Happy Birthday Card sitting on table, such a special little touch. Beautiful cooking performance for the table side presentation of the Bananas Foster. The best part .....pricing was very reasonable.

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  11. AuthenticGreek

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Wonderful food. Will be back when entertaining guests in the area.

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  12. Miki

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Excellent food. Variety of choices ranging from paella to filet mignon to exquisite salads and apps. Great dessert menu too! Our waiter was polished and friendly. Ambience was super and the live music was just the right touch!

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  13. KristinM

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love Massimo's for a nice meal to celebrate a special occassion.

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  14. JohnB

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    39th wedding anniversary and wife's birthday celebration couldn't have been better. We were both looking forward to their rack of lamb, cooked perfectly and the vegies and mashed potatoes and gravy was delicious. We enjoyed the Caesar salad but missed having it made table side like we usually get, but it was still really good. Freddy was our server and he made a big impression with his perfect timing and friendly attitude.

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  15. MichelleG

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Massimos’s has become our go to restaurant for special occasions. The food and service is always excellent. I’ve frequently recommended it to people.

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  16. ChristopherM

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Business partner and I stopped for an evening meal after being recommended by local clients. The food, service, and ambiance were all very good. We ended up being in the restaurant a little past closing. The staff didn't hurry us to leave, which was nice (we paid our check 8 minutes after closing). Overall I can recommend Massimo's!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Showed up with a reservation to be told the kitchen was closed. Don’t allow people to make reservations if you won’t be able to serve them.

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  18. JustSew23

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    We were happy to be able to order veal scaloppini last night, even if it was on the special. We have been in the middle of a hot spell here, but I found the A/C to be a bit too cold for my comfort. I was glad I had thought to bring a sweater. Because of the hot spell, the cabernet came to us much to warm, even for a red wine. It tasted fine, but it would have been much better if it was closer to appropriate cellar temperature. Thank you. We still did enjoy our night out.

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  19. GenevieG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was excellent, making my husband's birthday special. The timing of appetizers, dinner, dessert, beverages was perfect!!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was delicious and staff were great. We sat on the patio which was quieter than the dining room but not as fancy. The restaurant is fabulous.

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  21. PaulaC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience was lovely as always. It never disappoints.

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  22. JEFFREYB

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely love every time we dine here and everyone is just wonderful

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  23. SloGrandma

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was impressed with Massimo's in every sense of the way.

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  24. SherryN

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent evening. Can't think of 1 thing that I wish was different or better. Outstanding service and superior food.

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  25. Takakazu

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Very nice dishes and wines. Highly recommend to have the dinner.

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  26. ChristineF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ceasar salad is a must! Cocktails are excellent….service has always been pretty good….

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  27. Mary

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service. It was a bit loud however, we’ll be back!

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  28. RalphL

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Still great after all these years ! Live music on Friday on the patio was fun and made for a place to enjoy the entire evening.

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  29. Brtdiner

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service, and wine!

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  30. JLLL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience for a birthday occasion. My family loves it!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Disappointing overall. The hostess was disorganized and flustered, service was lackluster and the food was…fine. Not great. There are better Italian places for less money.

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  32. rabbit

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great service. We needed 2 extra seats for our grand kids and the waiter jumped into action and rearranged the tables to accommodate our needs. The food was very good and would not hesitate to recommend.

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  33. Luv2eats

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent, great ambiance, clean, and servers Jaime and David were awesome!

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  34. GFOOD

    San Francisco

    263 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    263 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Massimo’s Restaurant has great food. It’s a nice, comfortable place. Service is excellent. Standout dishes are the drinks, veal chop, salmon, and mud pie dessert. We look forward to going back for more.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Made a booking through OpenTable. However, when we reached in person, we were given a table in a corner, while they were other multiple tables open in the central area when requested for a change, they were not keen to give us a table. So I had to leave.

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  36. KelliC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome as always! Tried their taco Thursday on the patio, and it was amazing! Highly recommend!

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  37. SkipB

    Alabama

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous gem in Fremont. Full bar, nice drink and wine menu. Food and service excellent. Overall a very nice experience and great value.

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  38. BlakeS

    Exclusive

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fantastic. The service was great. Really glad we chose this restaurant as we were passing through Fremont.

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  39. SueM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Amazing service with David as always. Food and drinks were great except 1 meal way too salty. All and all a great time

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  40. Brtdiner

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The dinner was delicious. Sonny {sp?} was an excellent server. Her recommendation for the limoncello cake for dessert was amazing!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Massimo's - Fremont offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 792-2000.

Massimo's - Fremont is rated 4.6 stars by 1662 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Massimo's - Fremont

5200 Mowry Avenue, Suite M, Fremont, CA 94538

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Farwell
  • Neighbourhood
    Fremont
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (510) 792-2000
  • Catering
    We offer full service catering so one can enjoy the quality of our food and service at your home, office, or party venue.
  • Private party facilities
    Since 1976, Massimo's has been providing customers with an exceptional dining experience in a classy yet comfortable environment. We offer classic old world recipes combined with modern favorites in a beautiful and timeless setting. Our multiple Private Rooms can seat your group of 8 to 190 people.
  • Private party contact
    Tracy Salvato: (510) 792-2000 ext. 19
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