Ristorante Massimo

59 Penhallow St, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 USA

272 Reviews

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$$$

Pricey

Closed Now

Opens Fri 5p

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
No Wifi

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“Nestled in historic Portsmouth”

Nestled in historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Ristorante Massimo's world-class Italian cuisine and quaint brick and stone ambiance transports guests to Florence, Rome, and Venice. Run by renowned restaurateur Massimo Morgia, Ristorante Massimo offers dishes from all regions of Italy—using New England culinary delicacies to deliciously transform timeless Italian favorites. Ristorante Massimo selects seafood, meats, and seasonal vegetables based on freshness, variety, and flavor, and makes its own bread and pasta from scratch. With outstanding hospitality and a selection of exquisite Italian and Californian wines from the world's best vintners, the Italian restaurant has become a favorite local dining spot and a popular tourist destination.

Reviewed by
Kendrick R.

November 18, 2023

Just can't say enough about how good this restaurant is in regards to the food, service, and ambiance. The dining room is a cozy downstairs that transports you to Italy with white table cloths and... Read more

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Laurie M.

March 17, 2024

A must stop if a local or tourist. We live in downtown Boston and I must say this is in my top 5 restaurants. The food is top notch and easily competes and wins against many other restaurants in... Read more

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Shaun T.

April 20, 2023

Classic Italian restaurant with a cool vibe at the bar and a unique experience on the bottom floor. The bar is separate from the main dining rooms, but you can dine at the bar. Wooden bar, old... Read more

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