Ristorante Massimo

Ristorante Massimo    
59 Penhallow Street   
Portsmouth, NH 03801   
(603) 436-4000   

Est. 1994   

Creative Approach

Only the finest. We select seafood, meats, fruits, and vegetables based on freshness, variety, and most important—flavor. We actively seek seasonal ingredients, cure our own meats, and make our own bread and pastas from scratch.

Using New England delicacies like Maine lobster and Bang's Island mussels, Ristorante Massimo is an Italian restaurant that deliciously transforms timeless Italian favorites. Our executive chef individually creates each entree with a distinctive, refined touch. Unbelievably satisfying. Thoroughly unforgettable.


Menu





Antipasti

Antipasto per Uno
A collection of cured salami, Prosciutto di Parma, artisan cheeses,
marinated grilled vegetables and Italian olives
$14

Capesante con Mela
Balsamic-seared Day Boat scallops over a parsnip and apple purée,
topped with fennel and apple cider scented slaw
$14

Osso Bucco
Berkshire pork Osso Bucco braised in sherry,
 served with creamy leek bread pudding, and watercress salad
$13

Agnello Rosttito
Petite pan roasted Australian rack of lamb
and crispy fried chickpea fritto finished with a fennel and cucumber crema 
$14

Granchio dell Re
Alaskan king crab salad dressed with roasted garlic aioli,
served over julienne purple top turnips and baby mache  
$15

Melanzane Fritte
Buttermilk-soaked, crispy-fried herbed eggplant
served with lemon marmalade, arugula salad, fresh ricotta and pine nuts  
$12


Primi Piatti

Select pastas are priced as appetizer and entrée portions.
Appetizer portions are not available as entrées.

Tagliatelle Carbonara
House-made tagliatelle pasta served "Carbonara style" with crispy prosciutto,
English peas, Parmigiano Reggiano, shaved black truffles and egg yolk
$12
(appetizer only)

Tortellono di Aragosta
Buttercup squash-filled Tortellono served with butter-poached Maine lobster,
buttercup puree, fried sage and toasted squash seeds 
$33
 (entrée only)

Gnocconi alla Loichle
Chianti-braised beef tenderloin tossed with house made cracked pepper dumplings,
arugula and crème fraiche; topped with toasted pine nuts, fried basil and shaved pecorino
$14/$25

Pappardelle alla Bolognese
Stewed buffalo "Bolognese" sauce with San Marzano tomatoes and sautéed baby spinach,
tossed with fresh Pappardelle pasta and topped with pecorino cheese 
$14/$25

Carne di Maiale Affumicata
Smoked and braised pork served with house-made chickpea gnocchi,
sautéed dandelion greens and ricotta salata 
$13/$24

Ravioli del Giorno
Our homemade ravioli selection changes nightly
(Also available as an entrée)


Ministre

Zuppa di Zucca
Local Buttercup squash bisque simmered with clover honey, topped with
nutmeg-scented crème fraiche, toasted hazelnuts, and pumpkin seed oil drizzle
$10


Insalate

Insalata Mista
"Back River Farms" seasonal greens dressed with a hazelnut-white balsamic
vinaigrette, topped with Humboldt Fog cheese and toasted hazelnuts
$9

Insalata di Barbabietole
Roasted organic red and yellow beet salad served with red wine reduction,
hydroponic baby mache greens, gorgonzola dolce and toasted walnuts   
$10

Insalata di Pere
Shaved Bosc pears and endive salad served over Prosciutto di Parma,
drizzled with first cold press olive oil and balsamic vinegar, garnished with fried sage
$10



Secondi

Filetto con Patate
Pan-seared Canadian beef tenderloin, chervil-scented potato hash,
and potato leek purée, garnished with fennel pollen dusted crispy leeks
$33

Salmone con Albicocco
Pan-seared semolina-crusted salmon over a local root vegetable hash
and scallion puree, finished with apricot mostardo 
$26

Manzo Brasato
Chianti wine-braised beef short ribs, Yukon gold potato purée,
fluted baby vegetables, micro squashes, and purple pearl onions   
$25

Anatra e Tortellini
Duo of Rohan duck; pan-roasted breast and duck confit filled tortellini,
dressed with cognac scented duck jus, and accompanied by roasted figs and sautéed rainbow chard
$28

Cotoletta di Vitello
Grilled center-cut veal chop over crispy Parmesan-truffle scented fingerling potatoes,
topped with a morel mushroom demi-glaze and applewood smoked bacon lardons
$34

Aragosta
Locally-caught lobster served two ways: grilled lobster tail with rosemary infused butter,
and lobster risotto with butter poached lobster claws, garnished with truffled arugula salad
$35

Agnello Osso Bucco
Slow-braised Mediterranean spiced lamb shank served over saffron risotto,
with sautéed cumin-scented English peas and organic carrots
$26

Pollo con Lenticchie
Murray's Organic Statler chicken breast roasted with tomato, seasonal squashes, and fennel,
over stewed black beluga lentils, finished with lemon yogurt
$23


Executive Chef: Jethro Loichle

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