Massimo's

This is our second visit to this restaurant. Both have been for seminars sponsored by our financial advisor. The meals were held in a private room with an audio/visual capabilities. It seems like both times, I had the same meal. We're offered a choice of Steak, Salmon or Vegetarian. Both come with a separately plated salad and finish with dessert. The salads are well composed and dressed. Too bad we ate them before I remembered to take a picture. She had the steak and said that it was quite good and tender. I had the Salmon and it was quite tasty as well. Both entrees came with Mashed Potatoes and Steamed Veg. Warm bread and cold butter was served after everyone was seated. I did not see the vegetarian dish but some diners said that it was a decent and interesting eggplant dish. The only real negative thing I have to say about the meal was that all of the butter that they served was straight out of the refrigerator and rock hard. Next to impossible to spread on warm bread or on your steak. Service was adequate but could have been a bit better. I was not offered a refill on my soda during dinner or nor coffee after dinner. That could be due to the fact that it seems like two servers had to handle the 34 diners and they could only run out what they could carry at one time. It might be good to invest in a rolling cart and plate covers so everyone can be served hot food at the same time without putting the servers at risk for an injury. I was curious and looked at their online menu to see what all else they had on offer. It didn't seem that the banquet offerings are part of their regular menu but we're still considering going down and giving them a try some night.

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!

Parents come here frequent, and they always get a table at the Bar. No waiting that way.. Service is always Great. Decent Wine Selection. Beer is ok for most. For me they need more IPA's and or Micro Brews! The Food? Can't go wrong with any of the Entree's, Soups & Salads. They are always pretty Good.. Great place to go if you looking for that Old School Vibe.

OddLocals and bar flys who know each other. Asked about a table of one knowing OpenTable was fully open and the host seemed confused then pointed me to the bar. I wanted to eat there anyway. Service was almost nonexistent but I was able to get a glass of higher end Cab. Big TVs at the bar and above the fireplace so everyone can catch the game instead of enjoying the company if their family and friends. Haha. Carpaccio hard to tell you the quality and flavor of the beef as it's drenched in balsamic. There are some onions and a small amount of capers then a lot of shaved parm and more balsamic. I prefer it simple. This is too much. Lasagna not for me. It's not dry but there's a drying taste to it. No hint of sweet in the sauce and the cheese is thick. No balsamic. My first glass of wine was empty for some time including a clearing of the balsamic. When the lasagna came and the bartender walked away I asked for a glass of Merlot. A carafe came out to refill my cab glass. Missing the attention to detail.

Came here for dinner with my parents and we were very satisfied with our experience. We ordered:1. Fried zucchini2. Crab and artichoke dip3. Some tomato based pasta (forgot the name)4. Chicken piccata 5. Filet mignonThe appetizers (1 & 2) were both good, and they also brought out complementary bread (with free refills), we got pretty full off of these before our entrees even made their way to us lol. The pasta was very tasty, even my parents who typically do not like tomato-based sauces enjoyed it. The chicken piccata (4) was a hit with my mom, it came with 2 huge pieces of chicken, some veggies and mashed potato. Lastly, the filet mignon (5) was nice and also came with the same sides. We ended up having a lot of leftovers since we did over-order a bit. But the food was tasty, nevertheless. This is definitely considered one of the more fancy restaurants in Fremont, so the prices do match, but I think it is worth a try if you are looking for some good Italian food.

*LOCATION*This restaurant is in a plaza right off of the 880 freeway, next to the Lucky's supermarket. The entrance is kinda hidden and hard to find but maybe because it was nighttime when we went. Plenty of parking right in front.*WAIT TIME*We made a last minute reservation (~30 minutes beforehand) on a Thursday ~7:30pm for Restaurant Week. A hostess greeted us when we arrived and we were quickly seated. Our waiter came by with waters and gave us some time to decide our orders.*FOOD*-Minestrone: lots of veggies, yum!-Massimo's Meatball: the most delicious meatball with marinara sauce, tastes exactly like spaghetti and meatballs!-Breast of Chicken Picatta: we thought the chicken was a lil on the dry side and a tad too lemon-y in our opinion, risotto was good though!-Double Cut Pork Chop: v tender pork chop paired nicely with the port and cherry sauce (perfect amount of tartness), creamy buttery mashed potatoes, this dish was the star of the night! -Tiramisu: super creamy and not too sweet-NY Style Cheese Cake: loved the strawberry coulis, tastes as you would expect! -House red & white wine*SERVICE*Great service from the moment we stepped in to the moment we stepped out!*AMBIENCE*This restaurant is a great place for a date night or celebratory meal. We loved the fancy-feeling atmosphere and the classy vibes.

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

They were accommodating for our big work group and we kept changing the size of our party. Service was quick and someone in our group asked for some more Parmesan and they gave us the whole bowl!!I had the chicken Parmesan dinner which came with pesto risotto and I asked and they make the pesto without nuts which was so nice. They normally sprinkle nuts on top but held them for me. The chicken was tender and not massive. Just the right size. I would have liked a little more mozzarella on top but was very satisfied. It is a nice sit down restaurant so higher prices but the quality was worth it. Appetizers were good and it seemed the desserts were a hit. A couple of people got the flambé.

Massimo's is a Fremont classic. It's Fremont style fine dining and that's all good, especially for a family celebration. We recently celebrated my mom's 79th birthday with our group of 8 and it was perfect. Reservations are easy to make and modify on open table, which I had to multiple times that day due to changes in plans. Since my mom previously signed up for the birthday club, we used a voucher for a free entree (or take $25 off). Super easy and generous.My mom loved the halibut special and she's picky. The risotto with scallops and sausage is flavorful and rich. It's a must try. The eggplant parmigiana was good and not overly breaded. Cocktails were reasonably priced.I am a Fremont local and appreciate these well established spots. It's a cozy elevated restaurant (mood lighting and linen table cloths), but not stuffy. The bar area is somewhat casual. I have been here in then past for my own birthday dinner, mom's past birthdays, and a casual catch up with a girlfriend dinner. This may just be our go to for family birthdays!

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.