Massimino's

We wanted to try an out of the way North End restaurant. Boy did I get it correct.Great service from the front door to our server. All the staff were very courteous. The service was excellent.The food from the appetizers to the desserts, the portions were large and very well prepared. Very nice done. Excellent spacing between the courses. The ambiance was standard North End. I have to say we had fun and the food and service were superb. Parking can be a challenge on Endicott Street so park around the corner at the garage. Highly recommend this restaurant, we will be back.

The food was flavorless, especially being in the north end. We asked for Parmesan and that saved the meal from being completely boring. The beer was cold (hence the 2 stars). The specials weren't read to us and the $35 shrimp scampi was definitely not worth it.

Delicious and friendly Italian restaurant in Boston, I went with a group and everyone loved it! The appetizers were super, we had Burrata with Prosciutto and it was fantastic. I ordered Lobster ravioli and those were also perfect! Unfortunately they had run out of dessert but everyone was friendly, the place was comfy and had a flavor of a family reunion! I would love to go back next time I am in Boston!

Massimino's gave me conflicting vibes but ultimately, net positive for me. Stopped here for dinner and unfortunately got in the mix with all the Bruins fans also here before the game. This meant a full house and we were given an estimate of 30 minutes wait. While waiting, numerous parties came in with reservations so we were worried we might get bumped later and later. One lesson is that they don't take reservations too serious, it's more like a waitlist even if you show up early or on time, you're added to the queue. One of the staff later noted that it might take a little longer but assured we'd get seated if we wanted to wait, so we did. We probably got seated just after 30 minutes, so no extreme delays. Eventually, we were one of the few parties still dining upstairs (they have downstairs seating) because everyone had left for the game. Usually it's seems to not be busy, unless you catch the rush like us so on any normal day, this situation does not happen.With that aside, food was excellent and service was not bad. Though service will vary depending on your expectations and how comfortable you are waiting. Price is high but not absurd.Clams Casino - I hadn't ordered clams casino before so this was a nice experience. Halfshells stuffed with breadcrumbs and clams, super tasty and not dry. Not sure how it might compare to others but it's definitely a strong appetizer to start with and prepare for delicious food.Lobster Ravioli - I believe five pieces of ravioli and four pieces of shrimp. Don't let the picture fool you, this is surprisingly filling. The ravioli has a bit of lobster in the center, so the initial bite or two may seem like normal ravioli but the center has the main content. Think of it as building up the anticipation. Though if you want lobster in particular, I'd probably go elsewhere, however this is a nice balance between Italian and seafood.Linguine Carbonara - this was so delicious. Also super oily but that does make it tastier. Bacon fat mixed with the oil left a little pool of oil at the end but the bacon was crispy, fatty, and perfect with some of the onion sweetness. Linguine was perfect al dente. Plentiful pasta. Words really can't express how satisfied I was, especially craving carbonara (and chicken parm, but that's irrelevant).

We stopped by for a small bite today. (brushetta, fried calamari and grilled octopus) and did not disappoint. This place is one of the neighborhood's best. Been around for many years, not sure if ownership is the same, but food and service has always been excellent. I love the quiet, off the main drag vibe. Was always a go-to for clients and business lunch when I was working nearby. Don't miss the pork chops with cherry peppers.

My only complaint about this place was how camped it is. Other than that, I loved it. The food is AMAZING with gigantic portions. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. I definitely intend on dining here again

Food -was a 10Service-was a 10Management- was a 0Had 5:00 reservation sat at 5:05Food was out immediately piping hot.6:00 we asked for coffee and desert and was told it was unavailable by a downstairs manager.Then asked if we had our check yet !!! Obviously wanted us to leave . Our waitress was beside herself.We gulped our drinks and left 6:05Got to be kidding !

Host Bruno did a wonderful job of setting the mood for our dinner tonight. Bianca was a wonderful server. The food was delicious!Thank you Bianca and Bruno for a wonderful evening ! Will be back to see you!

Food and service was good but very little ambiance. Not sure if I would go back anytime soon! Better choices around town.

Very crowded, and food is very average. Tasted like Olive Garden. So not Terrible but just plain