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Ristorante Massimo, Portsmouth, NH

Ristorante Massimo

4.8
4.8
2779 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for fine wines
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**

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (603) 436-4000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jethro Loichle
  • Private party facilities
    Please Note: limited seating during the next few month - Ristorante Massimo is the perfect setting for celebrating a special occasion or hosting a corporate event. Here guests can enjoy customized menus, an intimate setting and impeccable service. Our elegant private dining room can accommodate up to 20 guests and special arrangements can be made for larger groups. State-of-the-art audiovisual equipment is available. We look forward to taking personal care of every detail of your entertaining needs.
  • Private party contact
    Massimo Morgia: (603) 436-4000
  • Neighbourhood
    Portsmouth
  • Cross Street
    State Street
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Our staff!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

What 2,779 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Hampshire

    Best Service

  • New Hampshire

    Best Ambience

  • 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 Service

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Ambience

  • 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

2,779 Reviews
  1. Christian

    New Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff made wonderful recommendations that were delightful (both food and wine). The atmosphere is intimate yet inviting. This was the perfect way to spend our 24th anniversary.

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  2. Josh

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and truly made our Engagement dinner one for the books! We will always come back for more!

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  3. Mark

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is excellent, well portioned and needed little if any additional seasoning. All courses were served in a reasonably staggered way so as to give time to dine in a relaxed way. Our waitress was outstanding, attentive, and prompt when asked to bring anything needed.

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  4. Lance

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took friends of ours, and for both couples it was our first time there. What an amazing experience. Excellent food, excellent drinks, and an awesome atmosphere! Loved every bit of it.

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  5. Patricia

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time at Ristorante Massimo last night for my husband's 80th birthday. Massimo himself came over to say Happy Birthday and that was quite nice. Our waitress, Francesca, was so very pleasant, professional and absolutely kind. She recommended a couple of appetizers and desserts, explaining ingredients. She was very knowledgeable and a real asset to this restaurant. I loved the atmosphere and ambiance of this restaurant. We had the meatball appetizer, burrata salad and the carbonara with our main meals being the swordfish for my husband and the filet mignon for myself. My husband said his meal was excellent and I enjoyed that same experience. The meal was paced correctly so that we were never rushed or any part of the meal from the wine to the dessert was ever overlapping. I have absolutely nothing negative to say. We cannot wait until we are in the area again so we can stop in again. Thank you.

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  6. Shamus

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Special anniversary dinner that met expectations again! Our go to in Portsmouth for soecial dates.💕

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  7. Nina

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Pam was spectacular; very professional and lovely.

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  8. Marybeth

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience. Food and service were a 10 out of 10. Never dined there before but will definitely recommend and visit again. If I lived in NH we would be regulars.

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  9. Susan

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Chris was fantastic. Incredible customer service skills and great recommendations for dinner. The lamb dinner was delicious. The pork loin is more like sausage however very good. Try the Sicilian Cosmo for a refreshing drink. Would definitely return here for another dinner.

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  10. Michael

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit to the restaurant , fantastic experience. ! Made next reservation on Open Table before we left! Would highly recommend. Nice place for cocktails , even better for a meal. Book ahead , you won’t be disappointed

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FAQs

Ristorante Massimo is rated 4.8 stars by 2779 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 14 times today
Google Map for Ristorante Massimo

59 Penhallow Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    State Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Portsmouth
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jethro Loichle
  • Entertainment
    Our staff!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
    (603) 436-4000
  • Private party facilities
    Please Note: limited seating during the next few month - Ristorante Massimo is the perfect setting for celebrating a special occasion or hosting a corporate event. Here guests can enjoy customized menus, an intimate setting and impeccable service. Our elegant private dining room can accommodate up to 20 guests and special arrangements can be made for larger groups. State-of-the-art audiovisual equipment is available. We look forward to taking personal care of every detail of your entertaining needs.
  • Private party contact
    Massimo Morgia: (603) 436-4000
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