Massimo's Restaurant, Bar and Private Event Venue

Massimo’s Restaurant in Fremont is a well-known local favorite that’s been serving the community for years. It’s centrally located, making it a convenient option for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. One of its strong points is the ample parking — a welcome relief in the busy Fremont area. The food at Massimo’s is solid and satisfying. With two drinks, one appetizer, and two entrees coming to around \$120 before tip, it’s moderately priced for a sit-down meal with good portions. The menu leans classic American and Italian, with reliable staples like steaks, seafood, and pasta dishes. The cocktails are well-prepared, and the appetizer selections, though not adventurous, are flavorful and well-executed. Where Massimo’s falls short is in ambience. While the restaurant is clean and well-kept, the décor and overall atmosphere feel a bit dated and lack the charm or energy of trendier spots. Still, it’s clear that locals appreciate its consistency, friendly service, and familiar menu. If you’re looking for a no-fuss dining experience with quality food and easy access, Massimo’s is a dependable choice. It may not wow you with style, but it delivers on comfort, convenience, and hometown appeal.

my wife and I came here for the first time to celebrate an anniversary. we made a reservation. the hostess was initially going to sit us in the lounge area. seriously, why would we make a reservation if we wanted to sit in the lounge with TVs going🤦🏻‍♂️? Easy to resolve cause the place wasn't busy. It's a very nice place. Our server was good and food came out at a good pace. For Italian it's a bit pricey but overall ok. My wife and I both had the specials. the lasagna for her and halibut for me.and we shared the soup. we'd likely come again but it's certainly not an itch if you get my meaning.

Decent restaurant. Thought it was a little congested. The bread basket was quite nice and so was the crostini with crab and artichoke dip. Entrees were ok. Crème brûlée was good

Wow wow wow wow, this place is amazing. We had a 50/50 shot at having Italian, on one side of the street was Massimo's and the other side Olive garden. Thank goodness we chose Massimo's. What an amazing place. The ambience, the service, the food come with a live music this place is a great place to take a client to take your significant other, we had such a good time. We ordered the bolognese, Petrale Sole, drinks and Sorbet All of which was incredibly tasty, hot and enjoyable. The service is incredible, our waiter was just amazingly attentive, watched our table recognize when we needed something he was there Johnny on the spot, the food was incredible, they had live music which just really set the tone for the whole night. Highly recommend you check Massimo's out, we will definitely be going back. 5 out of 5 stars. Can't wait to go back and have the bananas fosters made out our table.

If your looking for great service and Food JAIME the waiter WOW GREAT SERVICE. The best dinner Service & Drink so Far this month. I usually sit at the bar, today it did not disappoint I sat the Larger tables they are elegant very classy seating New & upholstered.Thank You Jaime and staff ..

Service is ok but doesn’t fit the upscale vibe. The servers were rushing and not being very polite. The employees were talking and laughing loudly amongst each other. I think encouraging everyone to act more politely would go a long ways. The food was pretty good. I got the halibut and it was cooked well.

Had decent birthday dinner for friend. All platters were tasty. Short ribs and fried zucchini were very good.

Everything about this wonderful place is five stars ~ from the comforting flavors of 3 Michellin star Chef Massimo Bottura , to the welcoming face of our server, Sunny, to the soothing recessed, lighting surrounding cozy booths. It's so reasonably priced, too that we can come every month: especially because if you come in January for your red envelope: two years in a row now we've gotten the "one free appetizer a month," which is just what we wanted ~ something to bring us back to this family restaurant month after month. Massimo's isn't just a restaurant to me: it's like a vacation to Italy, a retreat from the stresses of life, a romantic getaway, and memories of sitting around the family table with all of my Italian relatives making and eating delicious food, all wrapped into one. I love this place so much. Thank you to everyone here for all that you consistently do.

Loved it here came with my lady! We were seated and treated like royalty by the staff!

AMAZZINGGGG FOODDDD AND SERVISE IS OUT OF THE WOLRD We jave been coming here dor last 20 years and tonight I thought to write a review This is one of the best place to eat in Femint or in bay area if you like italian food We love this place

My colleagues and I attended a conference held here at Massimo's and I have to say the food was actually quite impressive. Located in a large shopping plaza, Massimo's offers plenty of parking although I would be cautious on the liquor store side. Upon entering, you'll see a long hallway with a few rooms to the right hand side. Restrooms are located on the left hand side and they are gender neutral single person stalls. The room our event was held in was quite dim with sub optimal photo taking lighting. The projector made it easy to watch our slideshow presentation with a few hiccups trying to get the audio to work properly. Now onto the food, the preset menu featured appetizers to share, choice of salad, choice of entree with one vegetarian option, and one dessert. The appetizers were great starting off the meal with calamari, bruschetta, and fried zucchini. The bruschetta was really the standout dish among the three with its buttery toasted bread and acidic yet juicy cuts of tomato. * Caesar salad - This salad was refreshing with the crisp romaine lettuce and creamy Caesar dressing. The croutons were a bit too large for my preference but still a great starter item. *fresh baked bread - this bread comes out hot with a side of salted butter. You really can't ask for more than that. 10/10 especially when toasted hot. * filet mignon medium rare - This steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare I have to say. The steak itself was tender, seasoned well, and had a nice seared edge. Honestly, its the best filet mignon I've had in a long long time. The mashed potatoes were fabulous- decadent and garlicky. The vegetables were a bit greasy but cooked well otherwise. * tiramisu - this was perhaps the downfall of the preset menu however, the rest of the meal made up for the dessert. The tiramisu was quite average in taste. It tasted more like store bought tiramisu that had been sitting in the fridge for days at a time. It was so soggy and lacked that thick creamy mascarpone topping. This was a sad excuse for tiramisu. If you have the option, choose the cheesecake. You'll thank me later. Service here was top notch. The waiters were professional, courteous and kind. They refilled our waters and cleaned our table inbetween courses. Massimo's exceeded my expectations with a fantastic pre set menu full of quality made dishes. The food presentation was fabulous and the filet mignon was better than most overpriced steakhouses I frequent. I would skip the tiramisu next time and opt for a different dessert item.

Great venue to perform at. Beautiful room and great acoustics. Food is amazing and the staff were very professional. Check them out and you won't be disappointed. - DJ Joe of Thump Sound D.J. Services (Dublin)

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.

Odd Locals 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.

Always enjoyed coming here for dinner came from San Jose area. Food and service always spot on. No complaints tonight until I met the owner/manager, Bill. He needs classes and customer service totally off base. Never again will I be able to enjoy this place.

Nice menu and good service. I get the mushroom risotto every time! Just can't bring myself to switch it up.

Came here for dinner with my parents and we were very satisfied with our experience. We ordered: 1. Fried zucchini 2. Crab and artichoke dip 3. Some tomato based pasta (forgot the name) 4. Chicken piccata 5. Filet mignon The 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.

If I could eat there everyday I would! Food is more authentic and taste like homecooking. definitely more of an upscale family dinner. Our wait staff are attentive and friendly. Some days they have live music, I would go their for a nice date night with a special someone or friends.

Massimo's continues to deliver exceptional dining with outstanding food and aƩenƟve service. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly greeted and promptly seated. The restaurant's ambiance was casual elegance. We were given time to look through the menu. Our orders arrived quickly and were delicious. The calamari was the best we had in a long time (which we ordered as an appetizer whenever it is available while dining out). It was crispy and tender, done just right. We shared a wedge salad which the waitstaff was considerate in serving on 2 plates. The halibut was fresh and tasty, and the pork chop was cooked just right, with the cherry sauce giving it a nice flavor. Throughout the meal, the staff was very attentive to our needs. So glad to see Massimo's has maintained the high quality for both their food and service.

*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.

Wonderful from beginning to end. Started with Caesar salad, served table side. Veal chop entree was server suggested & was delicious. No room for dessert, a good thing. Our server was wonderful. Massimo's casual elegance is a definite plus

Always great food and great service. Even when the restaurant is sold out, they've found a way to fit us in. Our preference is the bar area but no matter where, we always find polite and responsive servers. Favorites are the Crab Artichoke Fondue (we get this every time we eat here), the Double Cut Pork Chop, the Filet and although I prefer meat the Eggplant Parmigiana Lasagna is incredible. Oh and the bar tender makes a spectacular Traditional Manhattan. Massimo's is a fine dining experience and so yes you may pay a little more but not as much as some overpriced steak houses. We've eaten here 50 or more times and each time we go we're excited for the food but also knowing we'll be satisfied when we leave. Expect leftovers (nice portions), especially if you get one of their awesome desserts.

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.

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.

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!

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!

We passed by this restaurant several times thinking that we should try it. We stopped by right about opening time and they had ONE table. So, I suggest when going to make a reservation. We noticed that most of the folks seemed to either know each other or know the staff. I would say that the majority of the folks we saw seemed to be used to coming for many years. The staff were pretty incredible in how coordinated they were. So, service was great! And the ambiance was that of a fairly upscale place. It was large enough that they had a band in the patio area. The food was decent, but seemed to have some items on the menu that were not Italian, and we both found that the food we had was not as Italian as we have had before nor is as reminiscent of Italy as some other places. For the halibut, there was not much sauce, the pasta "aglio olio" was really just some olive oil over quite Al dente pasta (what happened to the garlic?), and the herb crust was not as 'herbed' as we have had it before elsewhere, it was breaded though interestingly, and the fish was slightly over cooked. The risotto was so heavy it was hard to eat, but was super flavorful, although it did not seem to be prepared as well as I have had it before. It was so heavy that I was quite unable to finish it. The deserts were ok. The crème brûlée had its sugar crust a bit burned, and the tiramisu seemed to use just standard squirt chocolate. Overall a bit pricey for the actual meal and given it wasn't the most Italian, but there was definitely a stable clientele.

Great service, tasty and well presented food. Bread was fresh and desserts delicious. One of the few places in Fremont that I will recommend without any hesitation

NY Strip with mashed potatoes and veggies -3 stars Caesar Side salad - 4 stars House Side salad - 4 stars Bread and butter - 4 stars Have really enjoyed Massimo's in the past but not as good as it used be. We arrived about 15 minutes before our dinner reservation and were told our table was not ready, ok no problem we can wait. Then a few minutes later a couple showed up for their same time reservation and were seated immediately. My wife asked why we were not able to get seated when we showed up first and was told "I marked your reservation with a specific table and we have to wait for the party to leave." Wait what?! Our table was locked into a specific table we have to wait how ever long it takes people to leave. I thought the point of a reservation was to get seated next at the time you show up. Whatever, we got seated about 10 minutes after our reservation time. The inside of the dinning room has gone through a recent renovation and looks great. And I love that they put wall outlets above the booth cushions with usb plugs. If you need to charge your phone after a long day at the office bring the cable in with you. Not old style classy but updated to meet the needs of the guests. Service was ok overall, excellent from the bussers and just ok from the waitress. We ordered the NY Strip dinners - Medium Rare. And a couple of side salads (Caesar for me and house for her). The side salads were great. The steaks were lower grade meat than expected. Not like I am expecting a perfect cut at this price but mine had 3-4 oz of rock hard gristle that I couldn't even chew through. Steaks had zero seasoning and large dollop of frozen solid butter. We put the butter under the steaks so it could melt to give some flavor. And asked for steak sauce which rarely do. The steaks were cooked correctly at medium rare with a good sear. While waiting for our entrees to arrive we heard another couple ordering steak. The hostess and server were recommending "at this place I would only order steak well done". I will never order a steak "well done" and not sure why the hostess recommended that. Why order burnt steak known to cause cancer in your stomach? I would just not eat steak. They no longer offer bananas foster here which was our favorite dessert, so asked for the check. On the check I noticed that we were charged full price for entree salads ($15 and $11 respectively) but ordered and served side salads. At my wife's request we paid the check as listed and I gave a tip better than the service received. Glad that Massimo's survived the pandemic, the renovations look great and always a packed place. Next time we come in though I will drop my expectations a little as this is not same place it was.

Go-to spot for special occasions. Had a fantastic anniversary dinner here last week. Went for the Fremont "Restaurant Week" Special menu. Steak was cooked as requested. they allowed me to substitute the mushroom sauce that I wanted. It was outstanding! Had a great Zinfandel with the meal that paired perfectly. Sides and cheesecake dessert were solid. Our waiter was excellent! Friendly and attentive, but not overbearing. My wife is vegetarian and loved her Bucatini alla Vodka, lemon drop and Tiramisu. We left very satisfied, and will be back!

Pass by Massimo's many times and finally decided to give it a try for an early Father's Day celebration. Service is awesome throughout the dinner and good ambience as well. The inside is much bigger then what it seems from the outside. We ordered the following dishes: 1) pork chop 2) filet mignon 3) new yours steak 4) baked salmon 5) spicy Italian sausage & sea scallops risotto Overall both meat dishes is a bit bland. We were informed by the staff that the chef preferred to lightly seasoned the meat so you can actually taste the meat. Our fave dish this evening is the risotto - tasty and can do without the scallops. We had the Calamari, Cajun shrimps and crab & artichoke dip. All good nothing special. Overall good place.

I had a wonderful dinner party at Massimo's for my husband's 80th birthday last night. We reserved one of the private rooms and had 10 of us at the table. Everything was perfect! Our fantastic waiter, Freddy let us set our own pace for all the courses and we felt looked after without feeling rushed. They even let us stay a bit longer than closing to finish up and say our goodbyes. The food, of course was delicious and all my guests were impressed with their meals. It was a fun, relaxed evening and we so appreciate that we have Massimo's here in Fremont for such special occasions.

Enjoyed a wonderful dinner here at the beginning of the year on our first visit for a 5p Reservation on a Tuesday: phenomenal burger & delicious ribeye with buttery mashed potatoes, then scrumptious mud pie. Service was excellent also and the bill was reasonable. It was truly an enjoyable dinner experience. We returned recently on a Saturday evening for a birthday dinner with a party of 8 for a 5pm reservation. Immediately we were disappointed to learn that the menu had changed and neither the burger or ribeye were on it. Drinks were strong, service was ok (only 1 server for our party of 8 - Omer did his best while also servicing other tables) but the disappointment was the food: it was just ok, and didn't warrant the price. Our party ordered oysters, calamari fritti, beef carpaccio, bruschetta, chicken parmigiana, chicken Marsala, crab spaghetti (which was NOT spaghetti noodles and the size of a kids meal) WTH?!?!) fettuccine Massino, and artichoke & spinach ravioli with prawns. Bananas foster (2 orders) made table side was even small portions for the price. I'm honestly not sure if we'll return.

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.

This is actually one of the nicer places to grab a bite to eat here in Fremont. I highly encourage you to order the cheese ravioli pesto is easily my favorite dish. I don't really eat seafood or beef, but my friends really enjoy the vongole. Get the tiramisu!

This is our first time coming here for a meal and our brother-in-law suggested for my sister's birthday. It was easy peasy making reservations on Open Table and the service was attentive and excellent! Parking is easy as there is a private lot. We had a nice table and the place was busy but not noisy. I understand they remodeled it about 3 years ago and it looks very comfortable and relaxing. We ordered the fried calamari and it was crispy and light and not greasy! The bread was brought out nice and hot and tasty. We ordered the warm spinach salad, veal scallopini, eggplant parmigiana, grilled petrale sole and linguini vongole! I liked the spinach salad but I should have ordered it with dressing on the side as it was alittle tangy. I enjoyed my linguini vongole (with clams in red sauce) as the portions here were hearty. All the food came out pretty quickly. For dessert, our server brought out a complimentary tiramisu for my sister and we shared it. The service was superb as they changed our bread plates as well as helped us box our leftovers.

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

Amazing Experience as Always. Great food, customer service and staff. Always happy to dine here.

My family took my sister for her bday dinner back in April & we LOVED it! Everything was perfect! The service was great, the hostess & a busser (I believe) helped take pictures of my sister & I. They helped us get the perfect lighting for the pictures & took some for us. Our server was great also, she helped me decide on a great dish, we all loved our dishes. Thank you, David, Fara, Edger & Sonny. (Sorry for waiting so long to write this!)

Finally got around to trying this spot out after passing by for so many years. Made it a special occasion since it looks like the type of place for special occasions. Had a party of 8 and came in right at open. We had reservations so seating was no problem. I wish I had photo's of the food because it was delicious. I remember some of the party had fish and it was tasty. Overall experience was good with a couple of huh moments but nothing to really call out specifically. Prices are fair for the portions. We'll be back to try it again especially since I didn't take any pictures of the food to show fellow yelpers.

I would really give this place 3.5 stars but rounded up to 4. I came for an oncology nursing society dinner so it was a set menu of a few appetizers: fried zucchini, Cajun shrimp, and the tomato and basil bruschetta. I would pass on the fried zucchini and the Cajun shrimp but the tomato and basil bruschetta was very flavorful-- the best appetizer of the 3. I then chose the filet mignon with a wine reduction sauce that was on the sweeter side. The beef was very tender but I felt the sauce didn't go as well with the meat. It was good but not amazing or excellent. The mashed potatoes were amazingly buttery and the vegetables were just okay. For dessert I had the cheesecake, which again was just okay. Overall, it was just okay. Very grateful for the pharmaceutical company for providing a free and educational meal though.

This place was alrightttt, if you wanna dine in somewhere nicer this place is okay, definitely better upscale restaurants out there. The food was mediocre, the specials weren't amazing. But the service was nice, good people.

This an old school restaurant. The atmosphere is well put together. You feel special when you're taken to your table. The wait staff are professional and welcoming. The menu is diverse and complete. Every meal I have had has been delicious. This is a place for celebrations and a night out. Highly recommended.

We enjoyed a lovely traditional Thanksgiving meal today. The desserts were lovely. The service was outstanding.

Nicest people- staff!! I'm sorry , I won't got back. The food is fine but ... it's dated circa 1995 and needs a reboot. It reminds me of prom night food in 1998. Sorry. You guys need to know. Cheers

First timers and our food was fantastic!! The lamb and the chicken (from the alfredo) were so incredibly tender and yummy. The mashed potatoes were an amazing smooth texture, not chunky like other restaurants. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. The bread appetizer was also so fresh and soft. Our service was amazing. The waitress was professional as well as friendly and attentive. We always forgot about Massimo's in Fremont but this is easily one of our new favorite restaurants! Cant wait to try a few other things on the menu! We will definitely be back

This is yet another case where I wish there were half-stars. There were so many things wrong and yet so many things right! Service: friendly but definitely on the slow side. On arrival, we were kept waiting awhile by the hostess stand without acknowledgement, but there were profuse apologies when we finally were noticed. Dinner service was a couple beats behind what we would have preferred. It was nice not to feel rushed, but had to wait awhile again at the end for the check when we were overstuffed and ready to leave. Atmosphere: very comfortable seating with big, plush roomy booths in a classy dining room. However, the dining room is open to the bar area and there was a sports game going on with raucous fans cheering loudly throughout our meal. This seriously detracted from the ambiance. Food: overall good, but I was a little disappointed. We shared the Crab & Artichoke Fondue; it was okay, but I couldn't really find the crab in it. I chose Fettuccini Alfredo with grilled prawns for my main course; the prawns were perfectly cooked and had a really nice smoke from the grill, but the Alfredo sauce was very bland. Even topped with pepper and extra Parmesan, it tasted mostly like a creamy white sauce without any tanginess. Overall, I think the place would be worth a return trip. I would probably choose different menu items.

What an experience We called and were told to come in and dine by the owner early. They opened at 5 we arrived at 514 pm We were greeted by Farrah who asked if we had a reservation. We said no and she said did the owner tell you to come in? We said yes. She immediately said that she needs us out by 6:30. We were appalled. We were shocked NEED US OUT. We kindly declined and proceeded to leave. I did take a moment to tell Farrah that she was extremely rude. She attempted to apologize and I just left. I enjoy dining in four star rated restaurants however we will NEVER ATTEMPT TO DINE AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT. And yes others will hear of this experience. The level of proffesionalism was at an all time low. We expected more.

Why have I not been here before! Great Italian food. Staff super friendly from the hostess to the waitress. Place got packed for a Tuesday night to my surprise. Service was fast and attentive. Each dish was delicious. Had to slow down on the warm complimentary bread. Prices were on the higher end but food worth it. The also have a comedy night and banquet rooms you can rent out up to 200 people. There is a separate bar area as well. Totally recommend this place for special dining.

Massimo' is a great place to meet with people and be able to talk without feeling like you need to scream your opinions. The atmosphere is an elegant type of Old School. I personally have had many conversations that shaped the nature of my existence. The art of listening can be practiced and the benefits are substantial. Oh and by the way the food is delicious also!

We were here for a private party of about 30 people. The food was a combination of a buffet dinner and a couple of appetizers. There was an open bar that had great drinks. Food tasted well, there was a chicken parmesan, salmon, couple of salads. Choices were limited but I understand that that's what was chosen by the host. The restaurant is large has a lot of different rooms. Service was friendly.

I have been coming to Massimo's for the past decade and I love this place so much - it's a small spot with a fine dining feel. The house bread is delicious (comes with a nice oil/vinegar combo) and fresh butter. The best dish in this restaurant is the pasta primavera with red sauce - I order it every time and cannot get enough of it! The service can be inconsistent- we have had waiters that have been super attentive and some that have been not. Ultimately, I really love this spot for high quality l, tasty pasta - great spot for vegetarians.

We love this restaurant. There's plenty of parking, restaurant has a very beautiful ambiance and the service is excellent. Food---everything we ordered is just amazing!! Massimos Famous Ceasar Salad is not just named that for no reason. It is super good. They make the dressing by your table, toss the salad and serve. We ordered an order and we split it 3-ways and it was perfect serving. 5/5 Risotto with Scallops is very tasty. The Risotto i cooked perfectly and the scallops were lightly seasoned and tasty as well. 5/5 Fettuccini with prawns. The creaminess of the fettuccine sauce and the fresh pasta is just heaven in your mouth. 5/5 Veal with vegetables and mashed potatoes was also very good. The veal is cooked and seasoned perfectly with their special sauce on top of creamy mashed potatoes and side vegetables. 5/5 We ran out of room for dessert because we couldn't stop eating our dishes. But maybe next time. Overall. Restaurant is 5/5. We will be back!

We've been here a few times now. Food has been great and service has been terrific each time. With the high price of restaurants these days it's nice that they offer a pre-fix meals that's very reasonable

Love this place. My favorite restaurant in Fremont. The staff is so welcoming. DAVID is so attentive. The ambience is nice, makes me feel like I'm at a nice steak house. The food is great!

Randomly found this gem in Fremont! We were celebrating a friend as a surprise and they had such a good variety and Gluten Free options! We have a couple friends who are GF and they had so many options to choose from. The scallop risotto was so good and perfectly seasoned!

Been there prob 10 times & loved it each time. Good food, good service & good wine. This neighborhood Italian restaurant has been a stable in this town. Appetizers are solid, the cajun shrimp in particular was great. The wine list was extensive & will satisfy most wine snobs. CeasaR salad was fantastic, the entrees (steak, lamb chop, crab with sphagett) were all fantastic. Creme brulee & tiramisu were solid. Servers were seasoned & proficient.