Matt M.

Dinner for my wife and 2 kids. The kids pasta and burger were demolished. I got the chicken parm Brooklyn style, with vodka sauce and cherry pepper relish, highly recommend

Kat S.

We have tried to get in here 3 to 4 times! Tonight we got in and so not disappointed! The waitress is adorable and sweet. The Ice Tea is so delicious you do not need sweetner. The chicken parm was cooked to perfection. The sauce has a bitter taste but we like it, it's real italian taste. 1/2 chicken was juicy and so much flavor, zero regrets!! 10 of 10

Dan R.

"But when I see you darlin' It's like we both are fallin' in love again It'll be just like startin' over" (John Lennon) After a very successful 34-year run at 70 East Main Street in Avon, Max A Mia has started over by moving about two miles west into the Avon Marketplace in a spot previously occupied by Bertucci's. The makeover is stunning and Max A Mia's design team really deserves a lot of credit for putting together such a gorgeous design. The walled bar that used to be closed in is now open and very inviting, and the open dining room furniture and décor look modern and glitzy. Their dinner menu speaks with an Italian accent, so you'll see Minestrone, Arancini, Meatballs, Pasta, Parmigiana, Lasagne, and Pizzas among the fish, chicken, and steak choices. Arianna was our server, and she was a gem. With an engaging personality off the charts, she wowed us with her effortless knowledge of the menu, explaining every minute detail of the cocktail and meal specials we asked about. She started us off with a complimentary basket of assorted breads served with a baked head of garlic and a ramekin of tomato sugo. Three of us had cocktails, a Rio Lowball ($13) with cacacha, sauvignon blanc syrup, and lime quarters, a Paper Plane ($13) with bourbon, aperol, amaro, and lemon, and one of their non-alcohol choices -a Pink & Bubbly ($10). Max a Mia takes non-alcoholic drinks seriously, they were quite a few NA cocktails on the menu PLUS four NA wines ($10-$14/glass) for a Sparkling Reisling, a Riesling, a Sauvignon Blanc, and a Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot. I definitely wasn't in an NA mood, so the Paper Plane was my choice after a discussion with Arianna. She gave me great advice, because it was strong, smooth, and excellent. Our meal choices were from every corner of Max a Mia's menu - two Lobster Fra Diavlos (@ $36), a Brooklyn Chicken Parmigiana ($31), an Eggplant Lasagna ($27), and a Truffle Mushroom Pizza ($19). I was one of the Lobster Fra Diavlos, and I have to tell ya, it was one of the best meals I've had all year. It was one of the evening's specials, and Arianna described it in detail - a half pound of lobster meat, an in-depth explanation of Buccatini pasta, and reassurance that I was OK with a "spicy" sauce, which I enthusiastically am. The lobster was perfect, the pasta was great, and yes... that sauce sure was spicy. We ended the evening with a visit to the dessert menu with a Tiramisu ($9), a Bocci Ball ($9 with bonus points for presentation because it came out sliced), an Affogato, and a big dish of vanilla gelato ($7). I had the Affogato (Espresso, vanilla gelato, house made biscotti) and it was a perfect mix of flavors and textures. Our pre-Thanksgiving family meal was fantastic, and we enjoyed every detail of the food, service, atmosphere, and the manager's visit who came over to chat with us. Five stars for sure. Historical Note So, what became of the old Max A Mia space? Today it's occupied by Dogology pet supplies and New England Puppy Rescue.

Greg G.

So I think my last review was at the new location, and probably will complain here about the same things, but anyway - tonight we celebrated my wife's birthday with my kids. Service was great. Food was good. The new location is nice, But... we are still disappointed in the menu changes. The highlight here is the finish- this is the best tiramisu in Connecticut. There is only one place in Boston that beats it, and Max a Mia's is my #2 nation wide. Dinner was ok. Chicken parm is average, the Tuscan salad had different lettuce than normal, maybe because of the stomach bug that is currently in the USA, and the pepperoni pizza was good. The chicken parm was different than last time too, and I am not a fan of the ribbon pasta. To me it was nice service but sub par food. My other bummer, which is big one for me (sorry) is that the Coke didn't taste like it. I thought it was Coke Zero maybe? Our server said it was Coke. It didn't taste right. It set off the dinner. The deletion of calamari as an appetizer is a mistake. The replacement which is a medley of things, including calamari, is not something my family will eat. Not everyone likes shrimp. So after the wonderful experience and ho hum food, we decided to delegate Max a Mia as a good lunch spot.

Dan S.

So let's get two things out of the way first: 1) the new space is gorgeous. It's brighter and warmer than before. 2) the food is delish, with new menu items including homemade pastas. But then there's the service. It's frustrating when a server just isn't very good at her job, particularly at a Max restaurant which usually hires the best of the best. Why was service so troubled? Drink orders taking forever to be filled (including providing a half carafe of wine nearly all the way thru dinner). And a missing arancini appetizer that somehow took the kitchen 40 minutes to prepare and sent out about 2 mins before the main courses (and 2 mins after I asked). And the bill had an improper dish on it. Then took another 10 minutes to just get a new bill. Very unlike Max restaurants but take an otherwise great meal into a frustrating one. Loved the gnocchi though and the chicken parm was its usual terrific self.

Paul B.

I have one gripe about this restaurant group, but I will save the comment for last. The good news first: read my previous review. You will see that we not only love this restaurant, but are loyal to it and come pretty frequently. Recently, the restaurant has undergone a location change from a smaller intimate, dimly-lighted restaurant to a much larger concept, built for better accommodations, larger groups, and shorter waiting times. The food is great as usual. I loved the minestrone that I had, but was disappointed that there was no pasta in it--not a big deal, all the flavors and the pesto infusion on the top blended in quite beautifully and made this a very unique take on a classic minestrone. We love the salad here, there's always a generous protein, no matter what you choose. And the star of the salad is not only the plentiful bocconcini, but those delicious fried polenta croutons. When you ask for bread, you'll get little pieces of focaccia and a sauce that is to die for. One of the greatest things about this restaurant is the sauce and whole baked garlic. OK, so here's my grip. After about 13 years of eating at various Max restaurants, we just hit 1000 points on their rewards program and STILL we have no redeemable points. I tried to sign on to their app but had technical difficulties and had to call someone at their main office to get it rectified. I still ran into some problems and haven't done it yet. Last if we compare to other restaurants we eat at but have similar programs, this one is last on the list for generosity and frequency of rewards. It does no good to have a rewards program that takes close to 13 years and 4o visits to get a small insignificant reward back. At this point, I'm debating whether it's even worth taking up that small millimeter of space in my wallet for this card. Let's do better on this one, dear management!

Kevin D.

Family-friendly Italian fare, pricy but not bad Headed to Avon for some fancy oils and vinegar shopping. Had to pick up some grub, so we went to this location. Space is large and inviting, lots of seating and half-booths. The server situation was interesting, we did have a server but they swapped a few times throughout the meal. Unsure why, but it was strange. Menu is small but varied. Salads, sandwiches, appetizers, sides, pasta, and grill sections had a good mix of proteins and flavor profiles. We went tapas style, opting for the squash blossoms, meatballs, and bolognese. Food was significantly delayed, but we eventually got all of our plates. The squash blossoms were battered and fried well. light and crisp, tender inside. the herb and garlic ricotta had a good texture, but absolutely no flavor. The tomato ragu underneath was needed to give it a semblance of flavor, and really carried the dish to acceptable. The meatballs were dense but flavorful. the tomato sauce was deep and rich which worked well with the salty pork umami of the meatball. cheese was unneeded, ricotta was also unseasoned with this dish as well. We did get a small smattering of bread and olives which we tried. really liked their flatbread, their oil is good, their baguette was very crusty but chewy soft on the inside. overall not bad. The bolognese was split between us. wasn't as tomato forward as I would've hoped, but it was much easier on the stomachs. the pasta was delightful. fresh, springy, cooked perfectly and gripped the sauce. entire dish was under seasoned, needed salt, crushed red pepper, and parmesan to really amp the flavors up. but the parmesean was freshly grated which is a nice touch. Bill for the 3 items and a bottle of still water was about 50 dollars, which is a little pricy but not too pricy for italian fare. For a Family-oriented dining location, I can see this being a viable option for the area. our experience was lacking, and the dishes presented were lacking seasoning. Nothing we had was bad or terrible, there is promise in their staple dishes. If they can improve on their experience and their expediting, the prices they charge can be justified.

Rebecca K.

Just stopped in to Max a Mia. First time since they moved. The place is gorgeous!!! Plenty of seating and the business seems good. Had the calamari and spinach ricotta gnudi. Both were fantastic!! Service was great!!

katie d.

Five Stars! We had such a great experience here! The service was excellent our waitress was so friendly, had great manners, and made us feel welcome right away. As soon as we sat down, they brought us bread immediately which was a nice touch. We started with the meatballs and they were so good full of flavor and cooked perfectly. For pizza, we ordered a margarita pizza and a cheese pizza, and the margarita was absolutely delicious. We split a Caesar salad salad, and my husband had the truffle bisque. For our main, the kids loved the homemade mac & cheese, and my husband ordered the pork chop... he cleaned his entire plate! I had the Chicken Parm Brooklyn with vodka sauce and cherry peppers and WOW it was amazing. So flavorful and the cherry peppers gave it the perfect kick. Not too spicy! I'm more of a buffalo spicy kind of a gal. We also shared the Brussels sprouts with aïoli and they were delicious too. Deff would re order. Portions were definitely big, which we loved we ended up taking food home. And to top it all off, we tried the butterscotch dessert and ate it so fast there wasn't even time for a photo We'll definitely be back!!!!!

Michelle G.

We had an amazing Easter brunch here. Many gluten free options. The best was the popup style bread and marinara sauce. Fun cocktails too. Loved the burata cheese and beet salad. Ordered the steak and eggs and they put the potatoes on a separate plate because of cross contamination.

Gail P.

So we decided to go to Max A Mia at their new location in Avon The food was amazing as always. We ordered the zucchini stuffed flowers that were crispy and delicious one of my favorites . I ordered the Grilled AHI Tuna I asked for medium rare it came out perfectly. My guest ordered the potato gnocchi fluffy little pillows with a touch of Gorgonzola cheese it was a wow . Max A Mia always serve delicious bread with roasted garlic that you just can't resist. For dessert I had to order the coconut cake to go, which is my favorite dessert even though I love chocolate I always go for the coconut cake. Service was good. The server was friendly. It's a beautiful atmosphere . I have to say I miss the old building because this building is very loud and the music was loud difficult to have a quiet conversation .