Ristorante Massimo

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59 Penhallow St
Portsmouth, NH 03801
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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4.0321 reviews
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Elizabeth E P.
9/12/2025

Fantastic!! Attended a wedding dinner party here and it was wonderful. We sat in the back private room that seats 20. The atmosphere was great, very intimate and romantic with soft lighting; I can...

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Sarah K.
10/3/2025

Ristorante Massimo is a big MassiNO for me. We made a reservation due to a recommendation from a friend. We had issues with both the service and the food. Our server explained to us that all of...

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Cara S.
6/4/2025

While I have occasionally tried the duck and the steak at Massimo, the stand-out dish that keeps me coming back is the Carbonara. Massimo's Carbonara is special because they sprinkle it with...

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M.N. C.
6/2/2025

Had a lovely meal, some things were amazing and some fell short. One thing that was disappointing was the bread- it was stale and I don't think any fine dining restaurant so serve old bread. The...

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Julya B.
10/9/2025

YUM! this place is great! the decor was beautiful and felt very warm and inviting. the service is perfect. our server was Fish (i think that's how you spell it, if not i apologize), and they were...

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