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Massimo Ristorante, Walnut Creek, CA

Massimo Ristorante

4.3
4.3
1199 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Massimo Ristorante is one of Walnut Creek’s best italian dining Restaurants. Savor our Northern Italian inspired cuisine specialties featuring prime meats, poultry, fresh seafood, superb pastas, and tempting appetizers. Enjoy the warm weather and dine alfresco on our charming patio.

To compliment our mouth-watering cuisine, indulge in one of more than 200 bottle selections of premium wines or a full bar serving specialty cocktails. Banquet rooms are available for private parties, business functions, and holiday gatherings. For your parking convenience, there is plenty of street parking and a five story parking structure located directly across the street.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 15:00–21:30 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (925) 932-1474
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Roberto Bonefont
  • Private party facilities
    Discover why Massimo Ristorante is a beloved spot in Walnut Creek. Our dedication to quality, ambiance, and outstanding service ensures a memorable dining experience. Book your table today and enjoy authentic flavors right in your neighborhood. For event inquiries, email Events@massimoristorante.com.
  • Area
    Walnut Creek
  • Cross Street
    Bonanza & Civic
  • Parking details
    A five-story parking lot is across the street. They validate for two hours.
  • Entertainment
    Jazz piano
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,199 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Massimo Ristorante in Walnut Creek is celebrated for its "excellent service" and "wonderful food." Guests highlight the attentive staff, especially when accommodating dietary needs. The restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. Menu favorites include "tender and flavorful gnocchi" and "outstanding salmon." Perfect for intimate dinners.

1,199 Reviews
  1. Carolyn

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner, good service, comfortable seating and good ambiance

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  2. Laina

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My girlfriend and I always have a great time coming here! Our experiences at this restaurant are always a knock out of the ball!

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  3. Marlin

    VIP

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the Hangar Steak. My husband likes the Pasta Carbonara & Caesar salad.

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  4. Jim

    VIP

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently good food and service. Can't wait for veal Piccata to return to the menu.

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  5. maddy

    San Francisco

    114 reviews

    2.0

    114 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I've always liked this restaurant but was disappointed on our last visit. I ordered a Manhattan, and the pour was very skimpy, a little more than a half of glass. Maybe they were hoping I would order a second by giving me less, but I am only allowed one and it was not a full pour and the cost was $17. The beet salad was surrounded by strings of something (not lettuce like) and a glob of cheese with no taste. They took away the Waldorf salad that was a legend in Walnut Creek as very few restaurants have that. I had the salmon which was okay but oily tasting and the topping was not to my liking. My companion had the steak and fries and it was okay but not great and he didn't feel it was worth the price. The waiter as very pleasant and the service was good, but I feel like the quality doesn't match up to the prices and that maybe the restaurant is cutting corners.

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  6. Gary

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food in a non fussy but elegant setting. We shall return.

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  7. John

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We have been to Mossimo several times and decided to take our out of town guests there. It was definitely not what we would have liked for our visitors. There were 8 of us and they sat us in the side room which had no ambiance at all. This room is best reserved for private parties. The apps and entrees we ordered were not that hot. One of our guests ordered the mushroom rissoto and he brought out a plate of sauteed mushrooms only. Another guest ordered the caesar salad with salmon. The romaine was wilty and cut from the very top...there was no crunch whatsoever. With the salmon, the waiter did not even ask cooking preference. It came out raw in the middle. And I could go on with the other selections. The staff seemed in a rush to get us out. We did not have a theatre show to attend. Our guests were visiting us from the Los Angeles area where they have been volunteering their home, time, and money to help those affected by the recent fires. We wanted to give them an exceptional dining experience, but Mossimo's disappointed us.

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  8. Nancy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    An incredible dining experience in downtown Walnut Creek, especially recommended for attending Lesher Center events

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  9. Bryan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant itself is fantastic, and the waitstaff did an excellent job. What I appreciated most was how seriously they took my food allergy (surprisingly, not as common as you would hope). Our waitress, along with the chef, not only looked into the food for me but also proactively looked at the entire table order to ensure sharing was okay. The care and attention to detail was appreciated.

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  10. Marillyn

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service, and atmosphere were all wonderful. The patio had heat lamp, and we were very comfortable.

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FAQs

Massimo Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 932-1474.

Massimo Ristorante is rated 4.3 stars by 1199 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Massimo Ristorante

1604 Locust St., Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bonanza & Civic
  • Area
    Walnut Creek
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 15:00–21:30 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    A five-story parking lot is across the street. They validate for two hours.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Roberto Bonefont
  • Entertainment
    Jazz piano
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (925) 932-1474
  • Private party facilities
    Discover why Massimo Ristorante is a beloved spot in Walnut Creek. Our dedication to quality, ambiance, and outstanding service ensures a memorable dining experience. Book your table today and enjoy authentic flavors right in your neighborhood. For event inquiries, email Events@massimoristorante.com.
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