Our Menu

It’s been said “Italians don’t eat to live, they live to eat.” At Ristorante Massimo world-class authentic Italian food is more than our passion—it’s our life’s work. Italian culinary history dates back more than two thousand years, rich with unique regional variations and seasonal ingredients from the northern Piedmont region to the island of Sicily. Italian cuisine, influenced by Asian, Greek, and African cooking, is a melting pot of arguably the most delectable ingredients in the world. And in the footsteps of these noble traditions, we artfully render and proudly serve dishes that respectfully—and deliciously—honor the past.
 
We select seafood, meats, fruits, and vegetables based on freshness, variety, and most importantly, flavor. We actively seek seasonal ingredients, cure our own meats, and make our bread and pasta from scratch. By using New England delicacies like Maine lobster and Bang Island mussels, we deliciously transform timeless Italian favorites. We invite you to learn more about our local sourcing by visiting the ‘farmers & foragers” page.

Ristorante Massimo

Formaggi, Salumi e Cicchetti  ~  Small Bites

Antipasti

• Kobe Beef Meatballs

  Kobe beef meatballs, San Marzano tomato sauce, ricotta cheese, and basil pesto

  $15
• Grilled Scallops

  Grilled day boat scallops, saute of corn, fava beans, leeks, and bell pepper sugo

  $19
• Roasted Beet Salad

  Roasted “Merlin” beet salad, shaved Bosc pears, tardivo radicchio, farmer’s goat cheese

  balsamic pearls, pecorino, lemon emulsion

  $15
• Mista Salad

  Sandy Hill Farm greens, winter citrus hazelnut vinaigrette, Humboldt Fog cheese and toasted hazelnuts

  $12
• Burrata

  Burrata cheese, roasted butternut squash, pomegranate, frisee, walnut vinaigrette

  $17
• Venison Tartare

  Venison tartare, red onion, capers, cornichon, dijon, and salt-cured egg yolk with grilled bread

  $17
• Prosciutto Cotto Croquette

  Prosciutto cotto croquette, celery root, romaine, and pecorino Romano aioli

  $16
• Jonah Crab Cake

  Pan seared Jonah crab cake, smoked paprika aioli, apple, lovage, and salmon caviar

  $21

Primi Piatti

• Carbonara

  House-made tagliatelle pasta with truffle parmigiana crema, fresh peas & crispy prosciutto

  and fresh egg yolk

  $17 / $29
• Pork & Venison Bolognese

  Rigatoni, braised Kurobuta pork and venison bolognese, chianti, San Marzano tomatoes, rosemary

  mirepoix, spinach and parmigiana Reggiano

  $17 / $29
• Gnocchi

  Yukon gold potato gnocchi, sauteed broccolini, toasted fennel seed sausage, black garlic and San Marzano tomatoes

  $16 / $28
• Agnolotti-Style Ravioli

  Agnolotti-style ravioli, roasted butternut squash, ricotta, hazelnuts, sage, burro

  $17 / $29
• Bucatini all Amatriciana

  Bucatini pasta all Amatriciana, classic red sauce, guanciale, San Marzano tomatoes, pecorino romano, basil & crispy garlic

  $17 / $29
• Stroganoff

  Gemelli pasta “Stroganoff”, sauteed oyster mushrooms, braised duck Magret, porcini crema and parsley

  $17 / $29

~  House-made pastas are served as either appetizer or entree portions  ~

Secondi

• Grilled Beef Tenderloin

  Grilled beef tenderloin, roasted spaghetti squash, brown butter roasted potatoes, frisee, demi-glace

  $39
• Pan Seared Cod

  Pan seared cod, sauteed tri-color cauliflower, toasted pine nuts, sultains, scallions, tahini

  $29
• Grilled Veal Ribeye

  Grilled bone-in veal ribeye chop, prosciutto and sage potato gratin, roasted brussel sprouts, demi-glace

  $43
• Braised Short Rib

  Braised beef short rib, soft polenta, parsley, pickled red onion, savoy cabbage slaw

  $31
• Braised Lamb Shank

  Braised lamb shank, saffron risotto, roasted carrots and braising jus

  $32
• Pan Seared Swordfish

  Pan seared swordfish, thrice cooked potatoes, watercress, salsa verde, bell pepper coulis

  $35

Upstairs at Massimo’s

Formaggi, Salumi e Cicchetti ~ Small Bites

Appetizers

• Kobe beef meatballs, San Marzano tomato sauce, ricotta cheese & basil pesto

  $15

• Sandy Hill Farm greens, winter citrus hazelnut vinaigrette, Humboldt Fog cheese and toasted hazelnuts

  $12

• Burrata cheese, roasted butternut squash, pomegranate, frisee, and walnut vinaigrette

  $16

• Venison tartare, red onion, capers, cornichon, dijon, salt-cured egg yolk, grilled bread

  $17

• Prosciutto cotto croquette, celery root, romaine, pecorino Romano aioli

  $16

• Roasted “Merlin” beet salad, shaved Bosc pears, tardivo radicchio, farmer’s goat cheese

  balsamic pearls, pecorino, lemon emulsion

  $15

• Pan seared Jonah crab cake, smoked paprika aioli, apple, lovage, salmon caviar

  $21

• Grilled day boat scallops, saute of corn, fava beans, leeks, bell pepper sugo

  $19

Pasta

• House-made tagliatelle pasta with truffle parmigiana crema, fresh peas & crispy prosciutto

  $17 / $29

• Spaghetti pasta with white clam sauce, littleneck clams, ramps & parsley

  $17 / $29

• Yukon gold gnocchi cacio e pepe, Maine Lobster, meyer lemon, spring garlic, parmigiana reggiano

  $19 / $35

• Penne pasta, braised beef, pork, mirepoix, tomato ragout, wilted spinach and parmigiana

  $17 / $29

• Bucatini all Amatriciana, guanciale, San Marzano tomato, pecorino romano, basil & crispy garlic

  $17 / $29

Main

• Grilled Beef Tenderloin

  Grilled beef tenderloin, roasted spaghetti squash, brown butter roasted potatoes, frisee, demi-glace

  $39
• Pan Seared Cod

  Pan seared cod, sauteed tri-color cauliflower, toasted pine nuts, sultains, scallions, tahini

  $29
• Grilled Veal Ribeye

  Grilled bone-in veal ribeye, prosciutto and sage potato gratin, roasted brussel sprouts, demi-glace

  $43
• Pan Seared Swordfish

  Pan seared swordfish, thrice cooked potatoes, watercress, salsa verde, bell pepper coulis

  $35
• Braised Short Rib

  Braised beef short rib, soft polenta, parsley, pickled red onion, savoy cabbage slaw

  $31
• Braised Lamb Shank

  Braised lamb shank, saffron risotto, roasted carrots, braising jus

  $32

Terrace at Massimo’s

Formaggi, Salumi e Cicchetti ~ Small Bites

Antipasti

• Kobe Beef Meatballs

  Kobe beef meatballs, San Marzano tomato sauce, ricotta cheese, and basil pesto

  $15
• Smoked Duck

  Smoked duck, apple, radicchio, celery, ricotta cheese, sour cherry agrodolce

  $16
• Potato Croquette

  Potato croquette, Royal Ossetra caviar, pickled red onion, yogurt, dill and chervil

  $21
• Mista Salad

  Sandy Hill Farm salad greens, root vegetable sott’olio, white balsamic vinaigrette and casatica cheese

  $11
• Charred Adriatic Octopus

  Charred Adriatic octopus, grilled chorizo, red bliss potato, olive, orange and endive

  salad, basil pesto

  $18
• Fig “Caprese”

  Black Mission fig “caprese,” ricotta cheese, torn fresh mozzarella, EVO, basil and pickled red onions

  $15
• Burrata

  Burrata cheese, prosciutto di Parma, biscuit crumble, spring peas, elderflower vinaigrette

  $16

Primi Piatti

• Spaghetti

  Spaghetti pasta with white clam sauce, Wellfleet littleneck clams, ramps & parsley

  $16 / $28
• Gnocchi

  Yukon gold potato gnocchi “cacio e pepe”, Maine lobster, Meyer lemon, spring garlic & Parmigiana Reggiano

  $19 / $36
• Carbonara

  House-made tagliatelle pasta with truffle parmigiana crema, fresh peas & crispy prosciutto

  $17 / $29
• Bolognese

  Penne pasta, braised beef, pork, mirepoix, tomato ragout, wilted spinach and parmigiana

  $17 / $29
• Bucatini all Amatriciana

  Bucatini all Amatriciana, guanciale, San Marzano tomato, pecorino romano, basil & crispy garlic

  $17 / $29

~  House-made pastas are served as either appetizer or entree portions  ~

Secondi

• Grilled Veal Ribeye

  Grilled beef tenderloin, sauteed dandelion greens, faro, sunflower seed, lobster arrosticini, demi-glace

  $41
• Grilled Beef Tenderloin

  Grilled beef tenderloin, sauteed dandelion greens, faro, sunflower seed, lobster arrosticini, demi-glace

  $37
• Seared Day-Boat Scallops

  Seared day-boat scallops, roasted sweet potatoes, cauliflower, radicchio & pine nut caponata

  $30
• Grilled Yellowfin Tuna

  Grilled yellowfin tuna, roasted yellow tomato, charred fig, red bliss potato, black garlic & scallion

  $37
• Pan Seared Salmon

  Pan seared salmon, olive oil potato puree, charred broccolini, Calabrian chili honey

  $31
• Quick Salted Cod

  Crispy quick salted cod, San Marzano tomato ragout, pickled red onion and arugula salad, garlic emulsion

  $29
• Milanese-Style Chicken

  Milanese-style chicken breast, arugula, parmigiano reggiano, meyer lemon and fennel sugo, cherry pepper

  $30