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Ristorante Massimo

A romantic setting of brick walls, warm wood paneling, and paintings of Italian landscapes gives any dinner here the air of a special occasion. Add flawless service and artistic (but not fussy) presentations of silken scallops, succulent short ribs braised in Barolo, grilled veal with creamy polenta, and other Italian specialties for a memorable evening out. Even the humble meatball reaches culinary heaven as Maria’s polpette alla Romana, made with Kobe beef and San Marzano tomatoes. Linger in the comfortable upholstered chairs to savor perfect cannoli for dessert.