If you put anything with pasta or a crust in front of me I'll devour it. I love Italian food and can eat it seven days a week...However, after trying Massimo's menu, it's hard for me not to wish all Italian restaurants knew Massimo's recipes. I love the classics, but Massimo's twists are unbelievable. No chicken cacciatore, but the chicken balsamico is so worth it. The wine list is select, and pretty easy to decifer. Our server warmly greeted us and quickly got our drinks. Bonus points for that. We had prawns as an appetizer, a special Lasagne with meat sauce, the chicken, and a delicious Chocolate cake for dessert.
I was just impressed with how fantastic the food was, and how there wasn't and pretension. I felt like I was a regular on my first visit.
Pros: best Italian food in Beverly Hills
Cons: no pizza on the menu
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