We came across Il Massimo in Providence, RI based on local shopkeeper recommendations, hotel staff suggestions, and great Yelp reviews--and it completely lived up to the hype! Great atmosphere all around. It's a pretty large restaurant, so even though we didn't have a reservation, we were luckily able to get seated right away without much of a wait. It was a beautiful day, so we ate out on the patio, which was lovely. The food was phenomenal and came out surprisingly fast! They bring out a phenomenal bread basket to start--the focaccia with olive oil was so delicious I definitely ate way too much of it before our actual meal arrived. For our meal, we had the Truffle Arancini and the Ziti in Pink Sauce, paired with a Shirley Temple and a Classic Hugo Spritz. The portions were large, tasted incredible, and everything was perfect from start to finish. We could not have been more impressed with the service. Our server was amazing and kept checking in on us throughout our visit to make sure we had everything we needed. She even wrote "Have a Great Day!" on our receipt at the end. Superb food, wonderful patio dining, and outstanding staff. If you are ever in the Providence area, definitely check them out--they are quite good. Highly recommend! read more

Was very good, great atmosphere, great wait staff, food was fine. Bit expensive. Started with the burrata app which my friend really liked. Then got the 3 course fixed price. Salad was outstanding and definitely my favorite. Don't miss that with the shaved parm on top. Took home chicken parm which was huge, and hubby loved it for dinner. Cannoli was great. Standard. Great place if you have group of people, they handle groups well obviously. I would go back, but not because of the food. read more

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Over the past few visits to Il Massimo I've noticed a huge improvement in the food and service! The staff has been very attentive and friendly each visit. Our servers were quick to refill our waters and check if we needed anything else throughout our visit. The food comes out pretty quickly and has been consistently tasty. The restaurant is pretty big so there usually isn't much of a wait which is nice. Overall this has become one of my go to spots when I'm craving some Italian food and fresh pasta! read more

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Food was amazing. We had the calamari to start. It was a large portion and tasted great. I had the eggplant parm (an app) for my main which was so good. My husband had chicken parm with pasta and he thoroughly enjoyed it. We split meatballs(an app) with our entrees. We finished we an Affogato and the cheesecake. The food was perfect from start to finish. We could not be more impressed with the service. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

We went here on a Saturday afternoon impromptu. They had some outdoor seating with the umbrellas which is what we opted for. Our appetizer were mussels and GF calamari. Both dishes were good. We also good some GF rolls for the table. The diet-coke we ordered was flat, no sign of any carbonation! Our server tried another tap and was hoping for better results but there was nothing much he could do. Our mains we ordered gnocchi with short rib and a branzino. Branzino was cooked to perfection and the peppadew peppers added a nice touch and color and depth to the entire dish, we loved it. The gnocchi was delightful and very filling and that came home with us. And we also enjoyed a gluten-free lava cake. So thankful for the gluten free menu they have. read more

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Great gluten free options. Good for what it was but felt the portions were a little small and drinks not the best but very friendly and attentive service read more

Had a great dinner here with my MIL and husband- a really nice sit down option at Legacy Place. We didn't have a reservation but luckily we were able to get seated. It took us a little time to flag down our server but all good. We shared an order of the calamari which was served with a lemon-y aioli and fried capers. I've never had calamari with capers but it added a really nice briny flavor that complemented the calamari (which were of course fried to perfection!) Bread basket was phenomenal too- the focaccia was delicious and I totally ate way too many before my meal came... For mains, we got the short rib gnocchi, the lasagna and fettuccine bolognese. All three dishes were delicious and rich and flavorful, and the pasta was al dente. I can see this place being a great place for families and group meals! read more

Food. Was. Just. Ok. Service. Was. Just. Ok. Ambiance. Was just. Ok. I'm. Not. A. Fan. Probably. Go. Back. The. Wife. Likes. The. Place! read more

I was lured to this place because of their patio. Sitting on the patio, I was enjoyed a glass of Sauvignon blanc while reading my book. This restaurant offers complementary bread and olive oil. The olive oil has real olives in it which is a nice touch. My entree was the fusilli con polpette e burrata. While the presentation was beautiful, the entree itself wasn't flavorful. I asked my waiter for some red pepper flakes to add some flavor. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing, but I won't be rushing back anytime soon. read more

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Yesterday I came here with some coworkers, i ordered the short rib gnocchi and cannoli trio and tried some calamari appetizer. Calamari appetizer-Good lemony flavor, tasted fresh. Gnocchi with short rib ragu- short rib was super tender and juicy, sauce was sweet but not too sweet. Good flavor. The gnocchi had just the right amount of chew and was generous with the portion. Cannoli trio-1 chocolate chip cannoli, 1 orange cannoli, 1 pistachio cannoli. The cannoli cream tasted very fresh, just the right amount of sweetness, very generous with the chocolate chips. Super tasty. Overall: if ever in the area, check them out, they are quite good. read more

Il Massimo - Cannoli Trio - Italian Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

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I really wanted to like Il Massimo given the convenient location (for anyone visiting Legacy Place in Dedham). Unfortunately, we were underwhelmed in every respect The service was 'okay' - not particularly bad, but not great either. We were surprised to see the folks delivering food from the kitchen went to wrong person/table on the first attempt nearly every time we witnessed them. The food was 'okay' - not particularly bad, but not very good either. Our dishes were VERY over-sauced and when my fiancée complained that her broccoli rabe tasted "off" she was told "broccoli rabe often tastes sour." Really? You don't asssume the 50-something-year-old couple you're serving has never had broccoli rabe before? She eats all the time and usually loves it. It was inedible. The ambiance is in the same category, not 'bad' but not very inspired either. I'm sort of shocked the Yelp community finds Il Massimo with 4-star-worthy. I hate to say, but I think they can do much, much better -- and I hope they do. read more

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About last night at I'll Massimo: Excellent Food and Excellent Service. I had all of this tastiness served by one of the best servers ever: Miss Sofia. I'm in Dedham once a year for Crime Bake. I will return here! read more

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All sizzle and no steak!!! High prices, and somehow they think that they're royalty!! Food was meh!

Excellent service, lovely spot. Have been here a few times, never run across a dish we didn't like. Sauce was lighter, delicately seasoned, meatballs are denser, mostly beef, more my style than my wife's. Good vegetarian options during Lent, went for lunch when they first opened, got a delicious baked gnocci. read more

Came here for a friends bday and was the perfect environment. They were very nice and provided a free dessert. We wished the appetizer came with either bread or cracker so it would be easier to eat but the burrata tasted great. The pasta was delicious and the sauce vas very rich. The tiramisu was light and fluffy. Overall had a great experience read more

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Hadn't popped in for a solo lunch date in years had to come make sure they were still here and they did not disappoint. I opted for the 3 Course Presto lunch. My choices were the Insalata di Cesare, Risotto di Mare, and the Tiramisu. The Cesare and Tiramisu were absolutely delicious.I was pleased with the amount of seafood in the Risotto, although I would have liked one more shrimp to balance the mussels and clams. The flavor could have been a bit more present the cheesy flavor was there but I still felt it could've used a bit more oomf I did add salt and pepper to pick it up as best I could but definitely would like to see some more flavor profiles added.Thank you to Cesar for taking care of me and checking on me with each dish he was a delight on this lovely September day! read more

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Good food and service. Staff was friendly and accommodating and food was spectacular and well presented

Food was good. Service was good as well. Ambiance was nice. There were booths that we sat in but there were plenty of high tops and dining area. read more

Il Massimo - Half Tray Rigatoni Pesto - Italian Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

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My mom and I are in town to visit my brother in law who has cancer and isn't doing well. He needed some rest so we left the hospital and wanted somewhere to eat and so happy we stumbled upon this place. Seymour was so kind and welcoming and seated us quickly. There was quite a rush so he stepped in and helped our lovely server Sophia. they were both so caring and amazing and helped us have a little break and a wonderful lunch that was truly needed. The food was delicious and ambiance very nice. Thankful for them and this experience to brighten our day. read more

Another restaurant has fallen. I have been coming here since they opened in Dedham. I love the food, drinks, and the staff. But tonight was disappointing. As I was paying the bill, I noticed I was overcharged. When I asked about the charge, I was informed that it was a surcharge for sausage. I did not realize that the dish did not come with sausage. There was nothing on the menu and the staff did not say there would be a surcharge. The manager was kind enough to remove the charge but informed me that in general people assume there would be a surcharge. This was confusing because I would never assume anything. I expect the menu or staff to be update to date. I am not an expert so I thought it was natural my pasta came with sausage because it was in the title. In general restaurants will let you know there is an up charge to add items or customized. While I greatly appreciate the manager and staff. I feel someway that the expectation to know prices was placed on me rather than be transparent. It was never like this before. read more

Dropping the 5 star because this place actually has a Happy Hour for food.....and a pretty good one. Sit at the bar and order early and all appetizers are 1/2 off.....yay!!!!!! Not only that but great selection and very yummy. While I only really dine at the bar and have eaten here a bunch of times, each time I was able to fully enjoy the food and the good selection of wine available. While the food isn't up to the caliber of nearby Capitol Grill.....it's good and a lot more affordable. Great place to eat after shopping or to stop for quick drink and appetizer. read more

This place is the worst. Staff are so rude. Food tasted pretty bad. Just go to capital grille upstairs instead.

Very attentive staff and great food. I recommend the short rib gnocchi. Absolutely delicious!

There was a fire alarm when I went their but everything else was good. We had good servers I had a good time

Best place to visit. Food is always fresh and tastes amazing. Everyone is very polite and the ambience is very inviting

Cancelled a reservation quite last minute, was told it would be a 10$ charge for cancellation. Sounded reasonable. But I was charged $160. Upon asking I was told it's in the fine print- $20 per person for cancellation. I did not read the fine print because over the phone I was told $10. I was hoping hearing this there would be some resolution and they would help me out, if not waive then reduce the charge. I feel cheated as one of their employee told me $10. Had I know it would be so much I would not have cancelled my reservation. read more

I enjoyed my restaurant week visit to this restaurant. I was surprised the 3 courses were actually not that bad and had quite the options. We got calamari, gnocchi with chicken, and tiramisu for dessert. The choices we picked were nothing special, BUT the calamari and tiramisu were delicious! The tiramisu especially was big for its size. We also had excellent service. We requested to sit outsize which they kindly accommodated for us. It was a very nice day out with a slight breeze. It was a perfect day. read more

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Excellent the food was amazing Had the veal Chop perfect Wife had the lemon chicken Loved it Karli was our server has only been there a month or so She was excellent. Very personable read more

Picked this spot to celebrate our anniversary and had a wonderful time. The decor is cozy and it was very quiet for our late lunch. We did the three course lunch special which was such a great deal. We both had the kale/white bean soup to start which was delicious! For meals, I had the chicken piccata and my partner had chicken parm. Both were a generous portion and very tasty. Our sever was efficient and friendly. Big kudos for the restaurants ability to accommodate gluten free diets! Thank you for a lovely experience. read more

Food was so delicious and was IMH well done, flavorful and fresh . I felt very welcomed upon my arrival. The front area staff were very pleasant. My server Ms. Sofia was very welcoming , attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu, the preparation of the menu items. She was very attentive to all the patrons served. I'm happy I finally went to IL Massimo! I definitely will return! read more

Spectacular scallops. Good price for the food. Restaurant is beautifully set up. Little confused by the vibe of the place as some people were dressed in athletic clothes and others in suits. Service was quick but not particularly friendly. read more

Il Massimo - Scallops - Italian Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

We went last night for the first time, it was excellent. They have an extensive gluten-free menu which my daughter really appreciated, the gluten-free calamari was really good. We all shared a few pasta dishes. Particularly the Bolognese and gnocchi Al forno. Server was attentive. Will be back read more

Great food with a festive atmosphere. They have a Monday special with an appetizer, drink, entree & dessert. Great location as well. We have never had a bad meal or experience at this location. read more

I really enjoyed this place. Went for lunch to celebrate my friends birthday and it was fantastic. The food was delicious, the service was very fast and attentive. The ambiance was very nice, loved how bright it was in the restaurant. Would go back and definitely recommend to others looking for some good food. read more

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Went there for the first time today with 10 woman. We made reservations in advance for restaurant week (3 courses for $24) I asked when making the reservation if we could get separate checks and they were happy to oblige providing we told the server before ordering Our server was very accommodating, food was outstanding and proportions were plentiful. A very good selection considering it's a special. All of us were very pleased and will definitely be back read more

Had a chance to try this restaurant for lunch the other day. I didn't order from their lunch menu, rather their dinner menu. I ordered a cocktail and a pasta dish. The fish I ordered was squid ink pasta with lobster meat. I asked the waiter if I can have extra cooked pasta since I don't like mine Al Dente. He said pasta is pre-cooked so he basically said no extra cook time, then he proceed to ask me if I want to add chicken or beef? I was very confused since I ordered a lobster pasta dish, didn't think I'd need to add more protein to my dish. The pasta came out quickly and as suspected the pasta was al dente. The sauce and lobster meat saved the dish. The sauce was very tasty. My pineapple cocktail was very strong, caught me by surprise. The place is quite big and clean. I sat a wobbly table but I didn't say anything because I just wanted to have a quick bite and leave. read more

Il Massimo - Pineapple cocktail and lobster pasta - Italian Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

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It was our first visit to the restaurant for dinner: it has been on our list for quite some time. (I am posting this about two months later!) A valet whisked our car away, to return it on our departure- quite convenient. We were seated in a comfortable spot in the old fashioned dining area- a pleasant space. Our server Nathan was personable and efficient. We had decided to observe "dry January " - and now being out of it we ordered some wine: a glass of Montepulciano and a Nero d Avola, and a large bottle of sparkling water. For food we had a Saltimbocca and a pasta special. Both were good but not extraordinary. We shared a Ricotta Cheesecake and I ended with an espresso. The check came to $150 without the tip. All in all a pleasant experience. We will be back. read more

This place is cute. The staff are really nice and attentive. I went here for "dine out boston" so the meals I chose off the prix fixe menu were the caesar salad, the carbonara, and the tiramisu. The caesar salad was pretty flavorless. The carbonara had a hint of acidity that punched the back of my throat and reminded me of throw up, I just hope I got a bad batch and it's normally good, but based on that, I can't recommend it, in hindsight, I should have spoken up though and requested to swap my meal out or something. My partner got the chicken piccata which was pretty good, not what I think of as a "classic" chicken piccata, but still good, and the green beans were garlicky (just how I like them). The tiramisu was okay. For an italian place, I expected better. The balance between mascarpone and lady fingers was off, and it seemed only the bottom layer was damp with espresso, none of the ladyfingers were "espresso soaked" as they should be. If you didn't come here for "dine out" week, and got different menu items, I'm sure you'd have a great experience here read more

We came by for our 530pm reservation. The place is in a large very busy shopping center type area. There is a parking facility attached but we chose to take our chances parking in the open lot closer to the restaurant. We got lucky and nabbed a spot. It was extremely busy and crowded on a Saturday night. We were seated promptly and the table was set for a birthday - mine. Our daughter and son in law are hosting and our new grandson is with us. He slept through the whole meal. Our server came by and explained the specials and various dishes. The table was decked out with stars and a nice acknowledgement of my birthday. We got cocktails and they were perfect and as ordered. I got the octopus appetizer which was wonderful and served in a bowl almost like a gumbo. The octopus was delicious and well flavored. I thought that it could have easily been served as a main. For my main I got the Mediterranean sea bass, aka Bronzino. It was nicely butterflied and served with tail no head. It was excellent and well flavored. Others enjoyed their food. Service was great. The sommelier came by to decant our Brunello and the wine was very nice. Our server was attentive and friendly. The bus service could be improved. My main was brought before our cocktail and appetizer dishes were cleared. They messed up the orders regarding who ordered what. Minor negatives. Dessert was two nice coup glasses filled with lemon sorbet with a cookie and a candle. Very nice. Ambiance was an Italian bistro. Place had a bar on the right as you enter and booths of all sizes and various tables we sat at a round table in the center of the main dining area. No comment on value as we were treated by our daughter and son in law. We would return. Mark & Nancy. read more

Good Food Nice ambiance inside. Noise level is moderate but not too loud to prevent conversation. Nice large bar area. Food was excellent with nice menu choices and some good specials. We had the cod special which was a nice sized portion. Service was fair, at times slow but attentive. The bread and olive were nice and service was great! Ordered a squid ink fettuccine with lobster which was delicious and portion was right. Lasagne was great too. Overall a nice restaurant with quality food and drinks. It is a bit pricey. Keep that in mind. Thanks read more