Massimo Italian Restaurant

At first glance, Massimo may appear to be a simple takeaway spot — but don’t be fooled. As you approach and peek inside, a warm, beautifully divided restaurant unfolds, full of charm and atmosphere. The food is truly excellent, with a wide selection of authentic Italian dishes — from handmade pasta to pizzas — all prepared with care and passion. The wine list features several well-chosen Italian labels, perfectly paired with the menu. Everything is made on-site using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and you can taste the difference in every bite. Adding to the authenticity, it’s not uncommon to see the owner himself enjoying a meal among the guests — a small but meaningful sign of the pride and love behind this place. Massimo is more than just a restaurant — it’s an experience. A perfect place for a romantic evening, or simply a welcome change when you’ve had your fill of Balinese cuisine. A must-visit for food lovers in Bali.

Massimo Massimo Massimo. Molto Bello. You have grown more than a Beanstalk tree in 29 years in Sanur developing an establishment anyone who knows Italian good food should visit. Organic, home grown produce accompanied by skillfully crafted dishes provide for a range of mouth watering choices on a very extensive menu. It is Long. Massimo Italian Institution ( let's call it that ), has three areas. The front is unmissable for the lines of patrons vying for a bewildering choice of home made gelato. To the left, is the pizza "factory" busier than ever. The centre right section is lowly lit for more intimate dining experiences, where we were lucky enough to be seated. Running alongside the left wall is a long bar with stools where the artisans of alcohol and caffeine do their magic. The rear is brightly lit with some larger tables on a white tiled floor where groups can enjoy celebrations and birthdays ( with happy birthday played on Indonesian, if requested ). This is a highly tuned efficient operation with key staff micd up to relay information between various production teams. We ordered the burata entree plus garlic bread to share. It was perfect. Bombay sapphire GnT was AUD $9.50 and served with Schweppes tonic too! I ordered the evening special seafood gnocchi. It was amazing. Fresh clams and shrimp, right amount of oil and tomato. Great serving size. It was either that or Ossobucho..... But I wanted to try authentic gnocchi. This was not your typical "batch cooked special" . The serve time between dishes was spot on. Everything that can be, is hand made at Massimo and you can tell. Partner ordered the eggplant lasagne which was a low rise version of the typical wedge, but it was described as such. More plaudits. Massimo himself, the myth, ate his own dinner a table away from us. A pizza dough topped fish soup flambé. From humble beginnings, he has created an institution where future chefs are learning the right way to farm and cook and serve the best you can get outside Italy. Perhaps that Beanstalk tree is a direct path back home... AUD$88 for entree two mains 4 alcoholic beverages, cappuccino, and two desserts. ( Don't miss out on the array of desserts - all home made too, but I did say that, did t I? ). Outstanding value and experience. Best I've had in Sanur. Seek it out. Ignore Trip Advisor low ranking.

Queue was long for a weekday night (8 PM), but it moved quickly. The gelato was decent and affordable, but not the best. I found it too sweet, which made it tiring quickly—I couldn’t finish more than half of my two-flavor cone. Suggestion: Consider balancing the flavor selection, especially with less overpowering options. The flavors I chose were too rich and sweet, which overwhelmed the palate

Massimo - arguably the best italian rest’s in Bali! Ordered the pizza, pasta, and appetizer. It was truly a nice experience. Everything was delicious! The dough was crafted to perfection with crunchy outside texture but very fluffy and light inside. The pasta on the other hand was also cooked very nicely and seasoned to perfection. Definitely recommend to try this place out, but beware this place was often full booked.

Well worth the 5 stars. The good, staff and menu were amazing. The owner was always there on hand, making sure everyone was having a great time and enjoying their meals. It can be busy in the evening. But it's easy to book online.

Highly recommend Tris Ravioli! The Baked Gnocchi is also very soft and delicious! Dishes came out pretty fast and we didn’t have to wait long! We dined at 7.30pm with a reservation made an hour earlier. When making a reservation; make sure to ask for AC room so you don’t have to sit in the heat outside! The service is amazing. The waitress that served us was very attentive, kindly grating us Parmesan over our pasta dishes. My little brother got a coloring page and coloring pencils which kept him happy and occupied. WE didn’t even have to ask for the gelato menu for the day and our waitress brought it for us! We got these flavors: - bubble gum (too artificial for me; tastes like BABOL) - snickers (highly recommend!) - Baileys (not that good/strong) - Burnt cheesecake (has pieces of basque cheesecake in it) - Espresso (strong coffee taste!) - Pear nut honey (highly recommend!)

Food is nice, pricing is fair. Their pasta is nice al dente and delicious, the starter tuna tartare is nice pairing with garlic bread, we tried several pasta and most of it didn't disssapointed. Haven't tried the pizza maybe next time. Their gelatto also really nice. Unfortunately they don't have sufficient parking if you came with a car. Thats the negative side. Parking lot is limited mostly for bike. But food are nice and must try if you're in Sanur area

Rate 4,8 ⭐️ real close to perfection! 😵‍💫🙏 Disclaimer ⚠️ I only tried the gelato! It's super cheap for so much. What a steal! 🤤🍦 We first paid for the gelato, then went to the front area to pick out the flavours. The staff were all so nice, albeit being very busy going back and forth. They let us try so many flavours to our heart's content, no shame 🥺🫶 Not a gelato connoisseur, but an avid ice cream fan here 🙋‍♀️ The gelato tasted super nice for so cheap, really, I don't think I can complain lol 🤣 We even got a seat inside easily to eat our ice cream 😋 Every time I want to eat gelato, I always miss this one 🥹🥲 Can't wait to revisit the next time I'm in Bali! 😉