AWFUL food. The Wine both red and white was cheap. We both ordered the Caesar salad and the dressing was sweet and tasted like mayonnaise. The romaine lettuce was stale and not fresh. The bolognese sauce on the pasta was too creamy and also had sweet aftertaste to it. We only finished half the dish. Finally we tried the Tiramisu, and it was probably one of the worst I ever had. The food at the old location was mediocre at best so I stopped ordering after a few tries. When they moved to the new location and I had hopes that they might have upgraded the food. What a disappointment. Tribeca has so many good options for Italian. Max is definitely a pass... read more

Good service and nice relaxed atmosphere. Got the lasagna and it was just average. A bit soggy and overly salted. Calamari was nice and decent tiramisu. Servers were nice. read more

The staff here is lovely and this is my favorite neighborhood joint! Seriously might be some of the best pasta i've ever had in my life. The meat sauce is to die for... never had anything like it. You can tell the dishes are fresh and home cooked. read more

I'm not one to write bad reviews. I am pretty easy going but this dinner compelled me to write a review. I really thought this was going to be a great experience. Max seemed like a great restaurant in terms of ambiance and feel but the food was bland and the "special" grilled shrimp salad was pathetic. The heart of palm tasted like it came from a can. My friend had the Caesar salad with chicken and she said it tasted like mayonnaise. The olives and wine were good. We spoke to our waitress/bar tender and she shrugged her shoulders as if we were annoying her. Pictures of my salad before returning it are attached. Apparently the couple at the end of the bar also returned their food. Perhaps they were having an off night.., insert shoulder shrug... read more

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Max used to have a East Village location. It closed a while back and I finally made it to the Tribeca location. I loved and still love the Fettuccine al Sugo Toscano (Homemade fettuccine w/ Max's meat sauce (beef)). I can't remember if the price has gone up but the quantity is the same as before. Also tastes the same. Bruschetta was good. I didn't like the rigatoni (too al dente for me). It will take me a while to get through the menu here. But, if you're a beef eater, get the fettucine! Came on a weeknight and it was not crowded. Tiny joint - cozy atmosphere and slightly warm. read more

I was told about this spot over 7yrs ago. But 7yrs ago they were in a different spot. The spot I was first introduced to Max's Lasagna was a dark, romantic secluded restaurant. So when I was going to be in town with my husband I thought it would be a great idea to bring him here. Well they moved. The new spot is light and airy and more family lunch crowdesque fibe. No bueno for a romantic date. But, let me tell you they still "put their foot" in that lasagna. We stuffed our faces with macaroni and their gravy and wine and salad... All to die for. So not romantic anymore but still awsome food! read more

I recently moved back to TriBeCa after having been away for five plus years. Max used to be my go to local at its Reade Street location, which was cozy and quaint. This was my first weekend back in the hood and decided to give Max a try for old times sake. I made a 7:30pm reservation and arrived promptly. And it went downhill from there.... I had made a reservation for 2 for outside. The table that the hostess offered me was right at the front door, which is the staging area for anyone trying to get a table. All that I could say was......ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! After waiting for about 15 minutes, my guest and I were ushered to a marginally better table. So now we place our order for an over priced, mediocre wine and then order our dinner. My guest and I ordered three courses which we split. The first two courses, the calamari frites and the gnocchi, were decent enough. The real problem was with the Secondi, which was the breaded chicken with arugula and tomato, which was so overcooked that it was dry and the bottom was actually burned. It was absolutely horrible. In addition, the timing between courses was ridiculously slow. The table next to us had their entire meal before we even were served our second course. It was an absolute amateur hour. When our issues were presented to the manager, we got a look of total shock and something marginally passing as a apology and that was about it. Whatever. So, in summary, the magic is gone. The new location is without any character. The prices have increased. The quality of the food has gone down. And, the service was abysmal. Net-net, this restaurant is a total pass. You Have All Been Warned! read more

Overall, my experience at Max was pretty good. The food is delicious, the space is so adorable and intimate, but the service is a tad spotty. My friends and I arrived about 30 minutes before our reservation. We had a drink at the bar, and the place was mostly empty at that point. As soon as we were ready to sit down, the hostess was a bit weird about bringing us to our table since one of my friends was running late. But the restaurant was really filling up at this point, we had a reservation, and we were ready to start ordering appetizers immediately. Reluctantly, the hostess seated us and then put a little pressure on us to order quickly, making a comment about needing to turn over the table. We had the Burrata special, which was possibly the most amazing thing I've ever eaten! We also shared a Margharita pizza. For my meal, I ordered the Spaghetti al Vongole, which came with over a pound of clams...it was an incredibly generous portion. I loved it! By the time we were leaving an hour and a half later, the restaurant was empty again, so the whole table weirdness seemed really moot. Still, I'd go back to try some more pasta dishes! read more

We were referred to Max by the incomparable Heather McMahan. Turned out her fiancé Jeff was actually at the restaurant, so we sent him and his friend of round of Peroni's! Max has a great vibe because it's casual looking, but in an elegant way to where you wouldn't feel out of place in casual clothes OR even in more formal night out attire. The food was classic tuscan style fare that was expertly executed. The server was great and attentive. We'll be back during our next trip to NY! read more

Oh, Max.... I had an early dinner here with a co-worker, and it was an interesting (but generally pleasant) experience. He picked the place and said it was cozy and that most of their pastas were housemade. It's definitely cozy, in a good way - there's seating for maybe 40, so make reservations on weekends for sure. The wine list is well chosen and a bit overpriced with most glasses in the $12-15 range. I picked homemade ricotta raviolis which were supposed to be served with sage brown butter but instead arrived with tomato sauce. I pointed it out and it was returned (a little too quickly) with a sauce of...melted butter. So clearly, they just washed off the tomato sauce and melted some butter in the microwave - no sage, etc. Disappointing. So, I'm finishing up my food and chatting away and I see something on the wall, headed right for my co-worker....a giant roach, like the size of my thumb. So that was pretty unpleasant but the staff apologized and comp'd us a glass of wine. I mean, what are you going to do? It's the city, these things happen. The staff really was the highlight here - everyone was really nice and they were happy to let us chat (tables weren't full) which I appreciated. Probably wouldn't go back because the food overall was pretty "meh". read more

Max runs counter to a number of general truths that experience has served to confirm-- 1) Restaurants with menus displayed outside are not worth visiting 2) Tribeca restaurants have lofty, high ceilings and prices to match 3) If the specials were good, they would be part of the regular menu 4) A busy, bustling restaurant should seem crowded from the outside 5) You have to raise your voice to have conversation in a noisy setting Max is a clear outlier. Quiet on the outside but packed to the hilt during the evenings, it appears to be a well-kept secret in the Duane Park area. Expect the setting to be cozy, the food to be fresh and tasty, and the service to be exceptionally friendly. Enjoy the generous amounts of tomato on the bruschetta. Ask for the penne pomodoro to be extra spicy and, if you don't like spicy food, bring the dish my way. The eggplant parmigiana is seemingly a local favorite. In all cases, the serving sizes are manageably large. If you are into wine, there is a fairly large subset of their wine list that is available by the glass. And the desserts are certainly par for the course. Go to Max for tasty Southern Italian fare in a cozy and friendly setting. A better value cannot be found in this neighborhood. read more

Beautiful space. It's rather small, so I can see it filling up pretty fast. Came here with a group of friends and we arrived a little past 5 and there was only one other patron there. We were seated in the loft area right under the sky light There are touches of lilies all over the place, even in the surprisingly spacious, clean bathroom. Service was kind of slow at first, I guess they were getting warmed up for the dinner rush (??) lol but they were always pleasant. We ordered the famous lasagna, the rigatoni with meatballs, the meatloaf, and the black spaghetti with shrimp (mine). Iono. I've heard so much about this dish, not just at this restaurant but scores of other restaurants, and it's just not as good as everyone says it is. Don't get me wrong, it was good, but nothing special to me. Big ups for all the shrimp they crammed onto the plate. People who are stingy with shrimp make me angry. But yeah, I wish i ordered the ravioli. Next time. I tried the lasagna...it was good, very creamy, but I've had better. Better because I prefer my lasagna more meaty and cheesy and less creamy.The Meatloaf (served with salad) was the bomb. It has bacon and eggs inside :) I ask you, what better surprise than bacon and eggs inside a loaf of meat?? Overall, an enjoyable dining experience, great to catch up with some old friends :) There's a charming park down the block that is wonderfully empty for a NYC park. If wine knows how to get you buzzed, like ME, you might wanna take a trip there and run through the sprinklers with your bestest of friends :) It will make for a beautiful NYC Summer Memory. Just try not to scare the kids. read more

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Another restaurant to add to my beloved Italiano rotation in NYC. I typically stick to Brooklyn for Italian. Oh, let's face it. I typically stick to Brooklyn for most things when I'm visiting home. I've been one of "those people" for the better part of a decade. For some dumb reason I have it in my head that Manhattan restaurants, especially Italian ones, are more expensive and more geared towards tourists (read: not as good). Absurd!!! I realize that. OK, so now that that's over with. Max, I don't know who you are, or if you're even a person, but if you are, I think I slept with you on the first date and had multiple orgasms. You prove my silly notions wrong. First of all, you're not expensive. Don't get me wrong. You're not cheap, but affordable and perfect for a night spent out or a date (definitely the latter!) And your pasta. Holy moly!! I had your rigatoni alla Siciliana (duh!). Talk about pasta lust... let me fan myself, Max. Such a rich, comforting dish. I did my usual dabbling and took half to go. Imagine my despair upon realizing I left it at my friend's place. Heart break! I also had a side dish of spinach lightly sauteed in olive oil and garlic. Not too oily nor was the garlic overpowering. Just perfect. And wine was had. Of course wine was had. Finally, just let me reminisce as though still in the dark embrace of the environs... sitting up a step in the back where the rain beat down on the glass skylight above us, digging into a bowl of macaroni, eggplant, savory sauce and cheese. I was just missing the tramp... read more

I had a lovely lunch at Max this afternoon that has put me into a food coma. Heavy carbs is not a good choice if you want to be productive at work for the rest of the day. Max is not at all packed during the lunch rush hour and there are plenty of tables all around. I'd say it might even be a good spot for a larger group for lunch. My colleagues and I started off with a couple of appetizers: - Truffle fries - not crispy at all, but good flavor and somehow still quite addicting, though they weren't really that salty and I prefer crispy fries - Pane all Aglio (+ anchovies for an additional $4) - the roasted garlic pate is SUPER strong and garlicky - perfect for garlic lovers, but make sure you have mints handy for sure. Add the anchovies and make sure you don't plan on kissing anyone for a week. This was delicious, but I can only handle so much garlic (and I loooove garlic). For my main, I ordered the special - spaghetti alle vongole - I pretty much order this or something similar at every Italian restaurant I go to, unfortunately. The spaghetti was al dente and a lovely texture. There were TONS of clams in this dish... I was very surprised. The waiter took away my shells before I could snap a picture. The dish in general was slightly lacking in sodium content... didn't look like they used much butter/oil which is a good thing! It's not the best clam pasta I've had, but not the worst, either. It was a nice meal, but nothing I would personally call home about. My colleagues seemed to enjoy their spaghetti and ravioli very much. read more

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Came in on a Fridate night with the (and I say this lovingly) goof ball. Max is a cozy small restaurant in TriBeCa. Service was excellent. From lady in the front all smiles, to bartender while waiting for our table to our server. Very attentive and helpful. We got the Prosciutto E Mozarella di Bufala for appetizer. It was served with mixed greens and lightly dressed. The Mozarella and Prosciutto was great and can stand on its own. Together and it's perfect. We shared two pasta dishes the Fettucine Al Sugo Toscano and the Spaghetti del Marinaio. Toscano has homemade fettucini with Max's meat sauce. I'm Not really big on meat sauces but Max's was oh so yummy. It has a slight hint of sweetness to it. Very nice on my palate. Marinaio is homemade squid ink spaghetti with shrimp and spicy sauce. Pasta was perfectly cooked and the spicy sauce wasn't "nose drip" spicy with generous amount of medium sized shrimp. Both pasta dishes are definite hits in my book. Will be coming back again and again and again. read more

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Max sauce FTW! (yes...for the win) The sauce that came with the fettuccine was AMAZING ($12)! So thick and full bodied with small chunks of meat, I could eat it without the pasta. I tried my friend's pesto pasta special and it was quite boring. It was like going from a Porsche 911 to a Toyota Camry. It's still a good car, but it's no Porsche. It's a very romantic place, probably good for a date...but suitable for you and say 3 of your coworkers to have dinner. My eyes took a while to adjust to the dim lighting that I needed to hold the candle up to the menu to read it (you may want to bring a flashlight). Ixnay on the Cabernet ($7). My friend took a swig of mine and described it as tasting like hairy bum (not in those exact words). I'm not sure how he knows, but you can be the judge. Oh, and if you want an extra basket of bread, that'll cost you an extra buck. The garlic vinegary oil dipping sauce for it is pretty good. read more

A true delicious hidden gem in Tribeca I'll admit it, we usually troll the highly populated, highly-reviewed places when we're in the city, but I had our friend, who lives in Brooklyn, pick a place for dinner and he chose here It's a small, dimly lit, quiet, and intimate place off the beaten path of busy streets. We had a reservation and were quickly seated. Their bread is divine! As a fellow carb-lover, I had to restrain myself from filling up on the bread I ordered one of their daily specials- fresh fettuccine in a fresh spinach pesto sauce. It came in a bowl and appeared to be a normal sized portion, when in fact, it turned out to be a lot! I ate a lot, but barely made a dent in it. The pesto was so good, and just reeked of those fresh ingredients. It came with a huge dollop of ricotta cheese on top which complemented it perfectly. Mmmm!! Lasagna- hubby and my friend both ordered this, and turns out they could have shared. It was huge, and the small pot it came in proved to be quite deep. The sauce and cheese were delicious, but the noodles were kind of soggy in the bottom half and started to have the consistency of spaghetti-o's Lobster ravioli in spicy tomato sauce- my friend's girlfriend had this and it was also delish. The ravioli were fresh, meat was sweet, and the tomato sauce accompanied the ravioli perfectly Dishes are decently priced, about $15-24. Service was attentive, my water glass was never empty I wish I was hungrier when we came here, because all the fresh pasta was really wonderful! But the portions are huge, I'd definitely recommend sharing! read more

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Max is our go to Italian restaurant. Ignore all of the other reviews, give this place a try - and you won't be disappointed. I was actually surprised that most of the other Yelpers didn't try the mainstay dishes that we order EVERY time. Rigatoni with meatballs and sausage, the Lasagna, and the Fettuccini with Max's special meat sauce are all soooooo good that my husband and I have regular cravings, which is easily satisfied because Max delivers! Quaint, romantic, and very well priced. Dont even hesitate to go! read more

Good place. Food was fine and the service was great. Conversation was difficult due to the extreme noise inside. The restaurant wasn't packed yet it was deafeningly loud. I would recommend sitting outside for personal comfort. Lasagne was overcooked. Everyone enjoyed the fried olives and pasta dishes. read more

Sad to say, but the food was edging toward the bland side for the price. Ordered the burrata platter which is a special, and the calamari as appetizers. These were both good, so my expectations for my main were probably higher than they should've been... Ordered the rigatoni with mozzarella and eggplant with extra basil (basil is the essence of an Italian vacation I don't have the time/money for right now, so I asked for a heavy shredding of this stuff and boy do I regret it....). The basil tasted old and bitter and completely ruined the taste of the pasta. In addition, the sauce was flat and was missing garlic, acid, anything for crying out loud and the rigatoni was also bland, clearly under salted during the boil. May give it another try, but I'm still a little scared from that basil.... read more

Max is a very homey, affordable, and sane option in a neighborhood better known for extravagance and high-end dining. On a Friday night around 8, it looked wide open for dinner (though there were a number of reservations, apparently). The hostess messed up just a bit by seating us at a table without informing us of the upcoming reservation (she merely said that some of the tables are reserved, but nothing about ours specifically or the time we should take a hike). This resulted in a slight bit discomfort for us, the people waiting for out table, and the waiter, who was really apologetic. No matter, the tasty, hearty pasta here made up for this fairly minor fail. Several of the dishes, such as the spaghetti with homemade lamb ragu, stood out, but I went with the cannelloni stuffed with eggplant and mortadella, from the specials chalkboard. I usually skew toward menu fixtures at pasta joints, but the dish was pretty legit. So were the ravioli, which came in one of those pink sauces. The only disappointment we ingested was the vanilla gelato, which really tasted like sale tub ice cream from the supermarket (that is, still tasty as it was ice cream, but way too soft and mushy to carry the noble title). With 2 infractions, I couldn't quite give Max the props it might generally deserve, but you can't go wrong with the semolina here. read more

We came here for a couples date night with a friend who had been here before and loved it. However, we did not have a similar experience. We ordered manhattans to start and they tasted like they were made with sour mix. Goes without saying but they were not good. For apps, we got calamari and bruschetta, which were both tasty. For dinner, we ordered rigatoni, orecchiette and the spaghetti. The orecchiette was fine, rigatoni was decent and the spaghetti tasted like burnt plastic. The sauce on the rigatoni had traces of that taste but was not as pungent as the spaghetti. We were pretty disappointed in our experience here. read more

The name is generic, but the food was remarkable. The Porcini Ravioli http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gjZpcE-X4zQOEqWQPelLgg?select=a2eRx3ZISTgg4GYvIfiXdQ (ravioli with truffle cream sauce) came highly recommended by my coworkers---and rightfully so! Every bite was heavenly. My co-worker had the Il Pollo Capriccioso (breaded chicken cutlet with fresh plum tomato & arugula). http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gjZpcE-X4zQOEqWQPelLgg?select=TZxUWNsPEF_psb9Q7fv6_Q Only a portion of the chicken is showing here, but I assure you, buried under all those greens is a piece of chicken as big as the plate! I tried the chicken--it was just breaded chicken, not seasoned. Not the tastiest, but it was tender and the greens were fresh. The waiters were friendly and efficient. Good spot for lunch/dinner. read more

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Food was not good and had nothing to do with Italian food!! Won't return! The wine was corked and didn't taste like a Pinot Grigio at all!! read more

Came here with co-workers for lunch today and was majorly disappointed. How can Zagat rate this place among the Top 1000 best Italian restaurants in the nation?!! I had the zucchini soup of the day and ordered the Rigaoni al Ragú Napoletano pasta for entree. Both the soup and the pasta sauce were too salty and the meat balls in the pasta dish were horrible. My boss had the Lasagna Fatta in Casa and left more than half of the dish on the table because he thought it was one of the worst lasagna dishes he has eaten in a long time. On the other hand, another co-worker seemed to have really enjoyed his chicken sandwich. Perhaps that would've been a safer bet, but who would thought that a Zagat-rated Italian restaurant can't cook pasta and lasagna? Save your money for somewhere else and avoid coming here for Italian food. Or if you really want to come here, avoid the two dishes aforementioned and go with something else. Good luck! PS: In all fairness, I liked the cozy atmosphere/setting of this restaurant. Service wasn't bad either... read more

Good food, nice ambiance and good service. I came here with a large party on a Friday night for dinner. They were able to accommodate the last minute change in reservation party, but we had the table only for an hour and half since they were booked up. The place is pretty small. Aside from the time crunch, we had a good time here. I ordered the truffle fries and truffle ravioli. I'm obsessed with truffles. The fries were good, but not truffley. The ravioli though. Amazing! Cheesy truffle goodness. Loved it. read more

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This place is delicious ! Seating is cramped but it's still great ! Make reservations bc they open late and get crowded quick !! Had the pasta with shrimp it was suppose to be spicy but it wasn't as spicy but then again I get it bc sometimes people don't like excessive spice but still delicious Service is excellent everyone was so friendly read more

A nice casual restaurant where you can tell the owner cares about the quality of the food and dining experience. We had the cheese and cold cut board and the mussels to start. Both were good, especially the mussels broth. The pastas that our table had were solid - I had the spaghetti with lamb ragu which was seasoned well. The only miss was the baked cod. The fish was edible but bordered on not being fresh. Overall a nice dining experience. read more

Lovely place to eat EXCELLENT fresh Italian cuisine! Friendly staff, fun place. The Rigatoni al Ragu was the best. Meatballs and sausage well seasoned and the gravy was rich and delicious! Another had the Lasagna and I tasted it, my next visit, I will get it. very good-place and TriBeCa should be pleased to have it. read more

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We've been here a few times now for dinner. The ambiance is great, I'm dying to sit in the little upstairs section. Both times we've gone, it's been just myself & my boyfriend so they've seated us at the little table for two right by the door. It's not a bad table, just tiny and always cold whenever the door opens. The pizza is delicious and I think $13. Parm & Red Pepper are happily available if you ask. I tried a Lemon Chicken dish last time which was nothing special (super oily green beans which was annoying) and my boyfriend had the squid ink spaghetti with shrimp which was delicious. Definitely worth a shot if you're in the area. Perfect for date night - kind of loud because it's tiny but not too loud where you can't hear the person speaking to you! Food 4/5, ambiance 4/5. read more

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A first and last. Nice ambiance but that's about it. Had the max's meatballs which were over cooked and dry and had the Orecchiette Pugliesi which was doused in so much oil it could fill a gas tank and had no taste. Bartenders were nice enough but when I complained about the meatballs I was told this is the way we cook them. Not really an apology or offer to do anything else. Won't be going back. read more

I came here two nights ago and I hate that I didn't immediately write a review! This place is amazing! I found this small dark DELICIOUS restaurant via yelp and have been telling any of my friends who'll listen how amazing it is! The waitress was super sweet, helping me find my date when she was sitting outside and I was waiting outside. Then she was very attentive and pleasant. The decor of the restaurant is nothing spectacular but it has a cozy feel to it. The only complaint i might have is that it was a LITTLE too dark, but maybe that works for a blind date if the girl happens to not be as cute as her pictures made her out to be? Or maybe if YOU'RE not as cute as your pictures made you out to be?? :P Anyway, both noodles dishes that we had were spectacular. I'm not a huge Italian aficionado or anything but this place blew me away. I had the rigatoni with meatballs/sausage. The meatballs were absolutely to die for! My date had the spaghetti del mariano? (black squid ink) that i've had at other restaurants where they've messed it up...but this place had it down pact! 5 stars all the way! I haven't had this great of a dining experience in a very long time :D read more

Been going to Max's for over 10 years now. Sad that they closed the Alphabet city location but happy I can still get my Toscano fix in TriBeCa. Buffalo mozzarella and prosciutto - fresh mozzarella is still as creamy as ever but the prosciutto seems different. Still a great app. Toscano and Mariano were the entrees and they were as excellent as ever. The black ink spaghetti was flavorful and the Toscano was as hearty as ever. If you want great pasta, you will not be disappointed. One of the best ever IMO. read more

Night out with a couple of friends and this was recommended. The place is cozy, no doubt about it. The ambience isn't too bad, but it was a bit darker than I liked as it made reading the menu a little difficult. We ordered the fried calamari, which was delicious. Our party of five decided to go with steaks and sirloin. Out of the four skirt steak that we ordered, half were medium rare and half were medium well. The medium rare steaks: one was a bit more "done" than expected. The medium well steaks: they were a bit more burnt than we expected (one of them was completely charred to the point of not tasting anything but the char, however they did change it and get us a new plate that was better). The mashed potatoes and fries were heavenly. For dessert, we ordered the crème brûlée and the tiramisu; I finished that tiramisu on my own, which is saying something as I don't usually like tiramisu. All in all, it not a bad place to be when you're in the mood for something intimate or cozy, but it may get a bit crowded if your party is extra big. Oh, and bring a mini flashlight to assist in reading the menu. Lol. read more

Max - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Three of us at there a week ago and it was excellent. All of us tasted each others dishes and they had some of the best marinara sauce and the truffle cream sauce was fantastic. I would definitely go back here again when in the area. I'd even consider going out of my way to get back here. It seems there is limited seating but we were there early (around 5:00-5:30PM) on a Saturday and it was very quiet but began to pick up as we were leaving. The waitress was extremely pleasant and made the time we spent there enjoyable. read more

This is just terrible! The only reason why I'm giving this place 3 stars is because they've closed their East Village location. oy... My life is going to be so difficult now hunting for my Max lasagna! So so unfair! Rejoice you Tribecans! read more

Yummmm. Max was really good, I'm still thinking about the Salmon. i'm not positive our entrees complemented one another, but we wanted the Filetto Di Salmone Alla Griglia and the Fettuccine Al Sugo Toscano. I love how you're not being overfed at Max, it's the perfect amount of food that leaves you craving desert! The decor here is super quaint and rustic, very cute! read more

Had Christmas evening dinner here. Not too crowded, though sufficiently busy. Not rushed, laid back staff, but not too laid back to be attentive. Very nice place, good meal. Had the boneless chicken breast, steamed broccoli, mashed potatoes, and green beans, along with panna cotta for dessert. The place was smaller than expected, but the upper/lower seating is interesting. Would definitely go again, and definitely recommend. read more

Run, do not walk, away from this establishment. There are hundreds of other restaurants more deserving of your hard-earned money. A nice greeting from the hostess. That's the only nice thing I can relay about our experience at this restaurant. Small place, but there were only two other tables being occupied. Had it been any other time but in the middle of a pandemic, this probably would have made me question our choice of restaurant. It took maybe 10 minutes for the waitress to come by to ask if we would like a drink. This was followed by a 10 minute wait for our drinks to be delivered - drinks that were not the ones that we ordered. Ok, so now we are at strike 1 and a 1/2. Next come three minuscules slices of stale bread on a plate. At this point, staying here any longer was our own fault. We should have walked at this point. Live and learn. After asking for a recommendation between two entrees, I went with the suggestion of our waitress. Frankly, I don't think the outcome would have been any different if I had gone with my other option. I will say that my wife's dish (pasta with clams in a white wine garlicky broth) wasn't bad. Mine - squid ink pasta with shrimp, was horrible. I was presented with a gloppy ball of twine that was overcooked, bound by tomato sauce infused with sugar, and cut up shrimp having the texture of shoe leather. When the waitress came over to check on us, I told her that the dish was not good, and that she should explain this to the chef. Her reply was that "We are known for this dish, it's been made the same way for 20 years, and I am not telling the chef anything". Needless to say, we will not be returning. read more

Good food, good atmosphere..we enjoyed. Good value for money. A great place to try italian food at n.y. read more