NY Strip with mashed potatoes and veggies -3 stars Caesar Side salad - 4 stars House Side salad - 4 stars Bread and butter - 4 stars Have really enjoyed Massimo's in the past but not as good as it used be. We arrived about 15 minutes before our dinner reservation and were told our table was not ready, ok no problem we can wait. Then a few minutes later a couple showed up for their same time reservation and were seated immediately. My wife asked why we were not able to get seated when we showed up first and was told "I marked your reservation with a specific table and we have to wait for the party to leave." Wait what?! Our table was locked into a specific table we have to wait how ever long it takes people to leave. I thought the point of a reservation was to get seated next at the time you show up. Whatever, we got seated about 10 minutes after our reservation time. The inside of the dinning room has gone through a recent renovation and looks great. And I love that they put wall outlets above the booth cushions with usb plugs. If you need to charge your phone after a long day at the office bring the cable in with you. Not old style classy but updated to meet the needs of the guests. Service was ok overall, excellent from the bussers and just ok from the waitress. We ordered the NY Strip dinners - Medium Rare. And a couple of side salads (Caesar for me and house for her). The side salads were great. The steaks were lower grade meat than expected. Not like I am expecting a perfect cut at this price but mine had 3-4 oz of rock hard gristle that I couldn't even chew through. Steaks had zero seasoning and large dollop of frozen solid butter. We put the butter under the steaks so it could melt to give some flavor. And asked for steak sauce which rarely do. The steaks were cooked correctly at medium rare with a good sear. While waiting for our entrees to arrive we heard another couple ordering steak. The hostess and server were recommending "at this place I would only order steak well done". I will never order a steak "well done" and not sure why the hostess recommended that. Why order burnt steak known to cause cancer in your stomach? I would just not eat steak. They no longer offer bananas foster here which was our favorite dessert, so asked for the check. On the check I noticed that we were charged full price for entree salads ($15 and $11 respectively) but ordered and served side salads. At my wife's request we paid the check as listed and I gave a tip better than the service received. Glad that Massimo's survived the pandemic, the renovations look great and always a packed place. Next time we come in though I will drop my expectations a little as this is not same place it was. read more

Enjoyed a wonderful dinner here at the beginning of the year on our first visit for a 5p Reservation on a Tuesday: phenomenal burger & delicious ribeye with buttery mashed potatoes, then scrumptious mud pie. Service was excellent also and the bill was reasonable. It was truly an enjoyable dinner experience. We returned recently on a Saturday evening for a birthday dinner with a party of 8 for a 5pm reservation. Immediately we were disappointed to learn that the menu had changed and neither the burger or ribeye were on it. Drinks were strong, service was ok (only 1 server for our party of 8 - Omer did his best while also servicing other tables) but the disappointment was the food: it was just ok, and didn't warrant the price. Our party ordered oysters, calamari fritti, beef carpaccio, bruschetta, chicken parmigiana, chicken Marsala, crab spaghetti (which was NOT spaghetti noodles and the size of a kids meal) WTH?!?!) fettuccine Massino, and artichoke & spinach ravioli with prawns. Bananas foster (2 orders) made table side was even small portions for the price. I'm honestly not sure if we'll return. read more

12/31/2024, New Year's Eve dinner. We made reservations a couple of weeks ago via Open Table for 6:30PM. We arrived on time and were immediately seated. Since it was New Year's Eve, there was a fixed menu and several seatings throughout the evening. We added the calamari appetizer and they were delicious. We both had the lobster bisque; it was not very hot and disappointing in flavor. My wife had the egg plant, I had the risotto. My wife said her meal was "just okay". My risotto dish was outstanding! It had great flavor and lots of delicious ingredients. We both had the chocolate cake for dessert...excellent! We both had a cocktail before dinner and both were very good. I had a glass of the Frank Family chardonney with my meal...excellent pairing. With the multiple seatings for the holiday, the service was a bit rushed, however, the owner did stop by to say "hello". Note 1: there was a medical emergency during our seating. EMT and Fremont police responded and transported the dinner to the hospital. Note 2: we never got any bread, unlike our fellow dinners! That kinda bugged me! read more

Massimo's - Delicious risotto! - Italian Near Me - Fremont, California

This restaurant is on another level. The food and service here is excellent. They now have happy hour Thursday to Sunday. The bartenders make amazing drinks as well. I honestly try to come in at least once a week. It is also a great place to host an event, small or big. read more

This is actually one of the nicer places to grab a bite to eat here in Fremont. I highly encourage you to order the cheese ravioli pesto is easily my favorite dish. I don't really eat seafood or beef, but my friends really enjoy the vongole. Get the tiramisu! read more

I would really give this place 3.5 stars but rounded up to 4. I came for an oncology nursing society dinner so it was a set menu of a few appetizers: fried zucchini, Cajun shrimp, and the tomato and basil bruschetta. I would pass on the fried zucchini and the Cajun shrimp but the tomato and basil bruschetta was very flavorful-- the best appetizer of the 3. I then chose the filet mignon with a wine reduction sauce that was on the sweeter side. The beef was very tender but I felt the sauce didn't go as well with the meat. It was good but not amazing or excellent. The mashed potatoes were amazingly buttery and the vegetables were just okay. For dessert I had the cheesecake, which again was just okay. Overall, it was just okay. Very grateful for the pharmaceutical company for providing a free and educational meal though. read more

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Another great evening at Massimos. Elegant decor. Food is always done to perfection. We could hear live music in the bar area, and it would have been great to have some space for dancing. The waitress was a little rough on personal space. read more

The food was really good. The staff is very friendly, and offered a great service. And the ambient in the restaurant is very pleasant.

Finally got around to trying this spot out after passing by for so many years. Made it a special occasion since it looks like the type of place for special occasions. Had a party of 8 and came in right at open. We had reservations so seating was no problem. I wish I had photo's of the food because it was delicious. I remember some of the party had fish and it was tasty. Overall experience was good with a couple of huh moments but nothing to really call out specifically. Prices are fair for the portions. We'll be back to try it again especially since I didn't take any pictures of the food to show fellow yelpers. read more

We chose to have our Thanksgiving dinner at Massimos. Our dinners were outstanding as usual. The service is beyond outstanding. We look forward to enjoying dinner at Massimos because of the staff. Suneet and David are our favorites. This is the only restaurant in Fremont that is the place to go for special occasions or just when you look forward to a gourmet dinner. read more

We passed by this restaurant several times thinking that we should try it. We stopped by right about opening time and they had ONE table. So, I suggest when going to make a reservation. We noticed that most of the folks seemed to either know each other or know the staff. I would say that the majority of the folks we saw seemed to be used to coming for many years. The staff were pretty incredible in how coordinated they were. So, service was great! And the ambiance was that of a fairly upscale place. It was large enough that they had a band in the patio area. The food was decent, but seemed to have some items on the menu that were not Italian, and we both found that the food we had was not as Italian as we have had before nor is as reminiscent of Italy as some other places. For the halibut, there was not much sauce, the pasta "aglio olio" was really just some olive oil over quite Al dente pasta (what happened to the garlic?), and the herb crust was not as 'herbed' as we have had it before elsewhere, it was breaded though interestingly, and the fish was slightly over cooked. The risotto was so heavy it was hard to eat, but was super flavorful, although it did not seem to be prepared as well as I have had it before. It was so heavy that I was quite unable to finish it. The deserts were ok. The crème brûlée had its sugar crust a bit burned, and the tiramisu seemed to use just standard squirt chocolate. Overall a bit pricey for the actual meal and given it wasn't the most Italian, but there was definitely a stable clientele. read more

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First timers and our food was fantastic!! The lamb and the chicken (from the alfredo) were so incredibly tender and yummy. The mashed potatoes were an amazing smooth texture, not chunky like other restaurants. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. The bread appetizer was also so fresh and soft. Our service was amazing. The waitress was professional as well as friendly and attentive. We always forgot about Massimo's in Fremont but this is easily one of our new favorite restaurants! Cant wait to try a few other things on the menu! We will definitely be back read more

Massimo's - Rack of Lamb (one of the specials of the night) - Italian Near Me - Fremont, California

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This is yet another case where I wish there were half-stars. There were so many things wrong and yet so many things right! Service: friendly but definitely on the slow side. On arrival, we were kept waiting awhile by the hostess stand without acknowledgement, but there were profuse apologies when we finally were noticed. Dinner service was a couple beats behind what we would have preferred. It was nice not to feel rushed, but had to wait awhile again at the end for the check when we were overstuffed and ready to leave. Atmosphere: very comfortable seating with big, plush roomy booths in a classy dining room. However, the dining room is open to the bar area and there was a sports game going on with raucous fans cheering loudly throughout our meal. This seriously detracted from the ambiance. Food: overall good, but I was a little disappointed. We shared the Crab & Artichoke Fondue; it was okay, but I couldn't really find the crab in it. I chose Fettuccini Alfredo with grilled prawns for my main course; the prawns were perfectly cooked and had a really nice smoke from the grill, but the Alfredo sauce was very bland. Even topped with pepper and extra Parmesan, it tasted mostly like a creamy white sauce without any tanginess. Overall, I think the place would be worth a return trip. I would probably choose different menu items. read more

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I've just been here once, but we had a really enjoyable time! The food was all really yummy (I would definitely order the chicken piccata again). Service was good (our server was very handsome). If there had been just one or two more things, like a really good specialty cocktail or dessert, this would probably be 5 stars! But considering I've just been here once and only tried a few things, 4 stars is very good! I would go back, but I'm not in Fremont very often. This is a good place to come for special occasions/to make someone feel special! read more

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I came here with my husband to celebrate Valentine's Day. Crab and Artichoke dip was good, crostinis were a little crispier than preferred. LOVED the Winter Risotto, and will definitely be coming back for that. My husband loved his Rigatoni Ala Massimo, the sauce was delicious. Star off for our server. He wasn't very good at all, and did the bare minimum. Then when the check was dropped he decided to finally interact with us and make small talk. We will definitely be back, and hopefully have a different server. read more

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Always enjoyed coming here for dinner came from San Jose area. Food and service always spot on. No complaints tonight until I met the owner/manager, Bill. He needs classes and customer service totally off base. Never again will I be able to enjoy this place. read more

Delicious food & wine! Thanks to Freddie for being so friendly & providing such wonderful service

Always great food and great service. Even when the restaurant is sold out, they've found a way to fit us in. Our preference is the bar area but no matter where, we always find polite and responsive servers. Favorites are the Crab Artichoke Fondue (we get this every time we eat here), the Double Cut Pork Chop, the Filet and although I prefer meat the Eggplant Parmigiana Lasagna is incredible. Oh and the bar tender makes a spectacular Traditional Manhattan. Massimo's is a fine dining experience and so yes you may pay a little more but not as much as some overpriced steak houses. We've eaten here 50 or more times and each time we go we're excited for the food but also knowing we'll be satisfied when we leave. Expect leftovers (nice portions), especially if you get one of their awesome desserts. read more

My family took my sister for her bday dinner back in April & we LOVED it! Everything was perfect! The service was great, the hostess & a busser (I believe) helped take pictures of my sister & I. They helped us get the perfect lighting for the pictures & took some for us. Our server was great also, she helped me decide on a great dish, we all loved our dishes. Thank you, David, Fara, Edger & Sonny. (Sorry for waiting so long to write this!) read more

Why have I not been here before! Great Italian food. Staff super friendly from the hostess to the waitress. Place got packed for a Tuesday night to my surprise. Service was fast and attentive. Each dish was delicious. Had to slow down on the warm complimentary bread. Prices were on the higher end but food worth it. The also have a comedy night and banquet rooms you can rent out up to 200 people. There is a separate bar area as well. Totally recommend this place for special dining. read more

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Amazing Experience as Always. Great food, customer service and staff. Always happy to dine here. read more

Loved it here came with my lady! We were seated and treated like royalty by the staff!

I have been coming to Massimo's for the past decade and I love this place so much - it's a small spot with a fine dining feel. The house bread is delicious (comes with a nice oil/vinegar combo) and fresh butter. The best dish in this restaurant is the pasta primavera with red sauce - I order it every time and cannot get enough of it! The service can be inconsistent- we have had waiters that have been super attentive and some that have been not. Ultimately, I really love this spot for high quality l, tasty pasta - great spot for vegetarians. read more

Massimo's - Fettuccine Primavera with red sauce - Italian Near Me - Fremont, California

We love this restaurant. There's plenty of parking, restaurant has a very beautiful ambiance and the service is excellent. Food---everything we ordered is just amazing!! Massimos Famous Ceasar Salad is not just named that for no reason. It is super good. They make the dressing by your table, toss the salad and serve. We ordered an order and we split it 3-ways and it was perfect serving. 5/5 Risotto with Scallops is very tasty. The Risotto i cooked perfectly and the scallops were lightly seasoned and tasty as well. 5/5 Fettuccini with prawns. The creaminess of the fettuccine sauce and the fresh pasta is just heaven in your mouth. 5/5 Veal with vegetables and mashed potatoes was also very good. The veal is cooked and seasoned perfectly with their special sauce on top of creamy mashed potatoes and side vegetables. 5/5 We ran out of room for dessert because we couldn't stop eating our dishes. But maybe next time. Overall. Restaurant is 5/5. We will be back! read more

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Great service, tasty and well presented food. Bread was fresh and desserts delicious. One of the few places in Fremont that I will recommend without any hesitation read more

This place was alrightttt, if you wanna dine in somewhere nicer this place is okay, definitely better upscale restaurants out there. The food was mediocre, the specials weren't amazing. But the service was nice, good people. read more

Randomly found this gem in Fremont! We were celebrating a friend as a surprise and they had such a good variety and Gluten Free options! We have a couple friends who are GF and they had so many options to choose from. The scallop risotto was so good and perfectly seasoned! read more

Been there prob 10 times & loved it each time. Good food, good service & good wine. This neighborhood Italian restaurant has been a stable in this town. Appetizers are solid, the cajun shrimp in particular was great. The wine list was extensive & will satisfy most wine snobs. CeasaR salad was fantastic, the entrees (steak, lamb chop, crab with sphagett) were all fantastic. Creme brulee & tiramisu were solid. Servers were seasoned & proficient. read more

I had a wonderful dinner party at Massimo's for my husband's 80th birthday last night. We reserved one of the private rooms and had 10 of us at the table. Everything was perfect! Our fantastic waiter, Freddy let us set our own pace for all the courses and we felt looked after without feeling rushed. They even let us stay a bit longer than closing to finish up and say our goodbyes. The food, of course was delicious and all my guests were impressed with their meals. It was a fun, relaxed evening and we so appreciate that we have Massimo's here in Fremont for such special occasions. read more

Over 10 years in Fremont and never been to Massimo's until a friend recommended this place. Parking was easy and we were greated right away by a friendly hostess. Honestly, the place surprised me because the exterior/location is in a plaza type building you dont expect a nice and spacious restaurant inside. They have a bar area which was very busy, a main restaurant sitting area and even a patio area. It looked clean and new inside (my friend mentioned it had been remodeled within the last few years) and all staff had on professional uniforms. I made the reservation online and mentioned we were celebrating a special birthday(s) in the notes. We were seated right away and our waitress was very attentive and friendly. She acknowledged our birthday celebration which was really nice as sometimes those online notes get ignored. I ordered from the specials; a shrimp and spicy sausage risotto which was really tasty! Cocktail drinks were also very good! My hubby ordered the porkchop and he mentioned it was just okay, a tad under seasoned but cooked well. We were offered a lovely bday tiramasu desserts on the house but also ordered the creme brulee which is one of our favorites. It was nice to have a good meal locally and not have to drive to Palo Alto or San Jose for fine dining. We will definitely come back for the bar area and to celebrate other special occasions. read more

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This an old school restaurant. The atmosphere is well put together. You feel special when you're taken to your table. The wait staff are professional and welcoming. The menu is diverse and complete. Every meal I have had has been delicious. This is a place for celebrations and a night out. Highly recommended. read more

Restaurant is beautiful. Some of the staff seemed to be very friendly. Came here for a birthday dinner. Waiter was slightly rude with a strong personality. Another employee used a section where her camera of her phone was facing our table so it was pretty uncomfortable. I'm sure she wasn't doing it to record us, but let's be honest you never know. The presentation was exceptional. The food was slightly bland. After eating my food, I did have some GI issues which was not fun for a 5 hour flight. I may reconsider this spot since some of my friends speak so highly of this spot. Unfortunately, I didn't have a good experience. read more

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We enjoyed a lovely traditional Thanksgiving meal today. The desserts were lovely. The service was outstanding. read more

Massimo's - Bread pudding - Thanksgiving style. - Italian Near Me - Fremont, California

Saw this restaurant on social media many times and I live in the neighborhood. Finally came in to have a meal. This is an amazing place. I enjoyed my dish, it taste home made. The wine was nice. Plus the service was very professional. I'll be back again. read more

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Nicest people- staff!! I'm sorry , I won't got back. The food is fine but ... it's dated circa 1995 and needs a reboot. It reminds me of prom night food in 1998. Sorry. You guys need to know. Cheers read more

What an experience We called and were told to come in and dine by the owner early. They opened at 5 we arrived at 514 pm We were greeted by Farrah who asked if we had a reservation. We said no and she said did the owner tell you to come in? We said yes. She immediately said that she needs us out by 6:30. We were appalled. We were shocked NEED US OUT. We kindly declined and proceeded to leave. I did take a moment to tell Farrah that she was extremely rude. She attempted to apologize and I just left. I enjoy dining in four star rated restaurants however we will NEVER ATTEMPT TO DINE AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT. And yes others will hear of this experience. The level of proffesionalism was at an all time low. We expected more. read more

Massimo's in an institution and I was happy to take part in a substantial power feed there while enjoying the new remodel. Was posted up in a booth of course. First order of business was the bar. Sunny was a great waitress and understood our needs which were simple...lots of food and drinks. Warm up was a Mai Tai along with a Manhattan. Both were stellar. These light cocktails were accompanied by a shrimp cocktail and garlic bread. Shrimps could have been slightly larger but lack of size was not enough to issue a single star beat down. The next round (drink was a Peartini) of food was the avocado and crab salad. Yes. Spaghetti with crab then arrived along with a filet for my friend seen double fisted in one of the photos below. Dessert was Key Lime pie (special) and it was outstanding. Cheese cake was also ordered with both sauces on the sides which was a wise choice. Nothing not to like here so JUST DO IT. read more

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I was kind of skeptical about coming here - not sure why. But we had no regrets! My husband hasn't dined out since the pandemic and he's been nervous about going anywhere but we had a great time here. The seating areas were all divided with plexiglass so it provided comfort for sure. The service was exceptional upon arrival. The hostesses at the door were very sweet and seated us promptly even though we arrived 20 minutes late from our reservation time. The ambiance of the restaurant was definitely romantic, classy and appropriate for dressy attire. I noticed that it wasn't rated kid friendly but I believe it is (if you have behaved kids) lol. The food was amazing! We ordered the fried zucchini and calamari for starters then ordered one of their specials which was the filet mignon (I think Diane style?) but whatever it was- was amazing! Very tender and flavorful. The portions were huge! I'm not a fan of taking home leftovers but we definitely packed our leftover appetizers, although we completely forgot to grab our box as we walked out I would rate this restaurant 5 stars but only gave 4 because their cocktail options seem very limited. Other than that- great place and definitely returning! read more

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I've driven past this restaurant 1000s of times but never stopped by until last night. They had a great set up inside, it looked very nice. However I wasn't impressed with the service. We often had to wait for long periods of time before our waitress came by to give us drinks, take our order, etc. Massimo's does offer complementary bread for the table which was great! The food was SO GOOD. we all ordered pastas. I personally got the pesto cheese ravioli with pine nuts. I've never had pesto cheese ravioli specifically before but it was the best I'll probably ever had. Lots of pesto, but not too strong of a taste. The rest of my family loved their food as well. read more

Massimo's - Cheese Ravioli Pesto - Italian Near Me - Fremont, California

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Came to Massimo's for my 26th birthday and it was great! The hostess was really quick to get us seated and our waitress was attentive. The ambiance was nice. The food was great. The potatoes were a bit under seasoned but the steak and broccoli were delicious. Perfectly cooked. I still give this place 5 stars because they care about your experience and make sure you're taken care of. Tiramisu was also delicious. Would definitely come back! read more

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