Place Category: Happy Hours, Italian, and Outside Dining
Massimo Ristorante is one of Walnut Creek’s best fine dining Restaurants. Savor our Northern Italian inspired cuisine specialties featuring prime meats, poultry, fresh seafood, superb pastas, and tempting appetizers.
To complement our mouth-watering cuisine, indulge in one of more than 200 bottle selections of premium wines or a full bar serving specialty cocktails. Check our Event Calendar for our upcoming entertainment schedule of the month. Enjoy the warm weather and dine alfresco on our charming patio. Banquet rooms are available for private parties, business functions, and holiday gatherings. For your parking convenience there is a five story parking structure located directly across the street.
Massimo Lunch Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeANTIPASTI
ANTIPASTO PLATTER 11
Pancetta Wrapped Prawn, Caprese, Manchego Cheese, Olives, Assorted Charcuterie, White BeansFRITTI MISTI 10
Calamari, White Shrimp, Aioli, Cocktail SauceBEEF CARPACCIO 10
Thinly Sliced Beef, Dijon Mustard, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Capers and Extra Virgin Olive OilCHILLED JUMBO PRAWN COCKTAIL 14
Citrus Horseradish Cocktail SauceBRUSCHETTA MASSIMO 11
Organic RomaTomatoes, Sundried Tomato, Garlic, Fresh Basil, Olives on Garlic CroutonSOUP OF THE DAY 8
Ask your ServerINSALATA
ICEBERG LETTUCE WEDGE 9
Crumbled Blue Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Cherry Tomatoes, Hard Boiled EggCAPRESE SALAD 12
Organic Roma Tomatoes, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella CheeseCAESAR SALAD 9
Roasted Garlic Croutons, Parmesan Cheese and Classic Caesar DressingWALDORF SALAD 10
Butter Lettuce, Apple Slices, Grapes, Raisins, Blue Cheese, Honey Glazed Walnuts with Tarragon VinaigretteHANGER STEAK SALAD 16
Baby Arugula, Red & Golden Beets, Shaved Fennel, Cherry Tomatoes, Gorgonzola CheesePAN SEARED SALMON "COBB SALAD" 18
Organic Greens, Avocado, Diced Bacon, Gorgonzola CheeseINSALADA DI SUD 16
Tequila Flamed Prawns, Avocado and Cilantro on a Bed of Caesar SaladBAY SHRIMP SALAD 15
with Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Avocado, Butter Lettuce and Creamy Rosemary VinaigrettePANINI/PIZZETA
(Sandwiches Served with Your Choice of Mixed Greens or French Fries)PIZZA OF THE DAY 12
Ask your ServerEGG SALAD BLT 10
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Organic Greens and Fresh Roma TomatoesANGUS NEW YORK STEAK SANDWICH 16
Provolone Cheese, Arugula, Tomato, Romasko AioliCHOPPED BURGER 13
Grilled with Applewood Smoked Bacon and Provolone CheeseVEGETARIAN SANDWICH 12
Bell Peppers, Zucchini, Eggplants, Goat Cheese, Arugula, PestoGRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH 14
With Pesto, tomato, Arugula, Brie Cheese, BaconPASTA/SECONDI
HOUSE CURED PANCETTA CARBONARA 14
Penne Pasta, Portobello Mushroom, Onions, Peas, Black Pepper, CreamVONGOLE 15
Fresh Pappardelle Pasta, Clams, Tomato, Lemon Wine Butter SauceCANNELLONI 14
Chicken and Veal with Spinach, Pomodoro and Alfredo SauceRISOTTO DEL CINGHIALE 14
Creamy Mushroom Risotto and Wild Boar RaguPORCINI AND BLACK TRUFFLE RAVIOLI 15
Oyster Mushrooms and Herb BrothGRILLED BEEF HANGER STEAK 17
Bordelaise Glaze, Creamy Polenta, Seasonal VegetablesPARMIGIANA CRUSTED CHICKEN BREAST 15
Pomodoro Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Spaghetti PastaPAN SEARED ATLANTIC SALMON 17
Mixed Vegetables, Spinach, Lemon Caper SauceVEAL SCALOPPINE MASSIMO 21
Lemon, Capers, White Wine, Garlic, Demiglace, Butter, Linguine PrimaveraSIDE ORDERS
MIXED SUMMER VEGETABLES 4
SAUTÉED BABY SPINACH 4
CRISPY PARMESAN FRIES 4
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST 6
PRAWNS (5 each) 8
FRESH FILET OF SALMON 10
Massimo Dinner Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeANTIPASTI
SOUP OF THE DAY 8
Ask your ServerCHILLED JUMBO PRAWN COCKTAIL (7) 15
Citrus Horseradish Cocktail SauceBEEF CARPACCIO 12
Thinly Sliced Beef, Dijon Mustard, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Capers, Extra Virgin Olive OilSMOKED NORWEGIAN SALMON 13
Potato Cake, Pickled Red Onions, Capers, Mixed Greens, Crème FraicheBRUSCHETTA MASSIMO 11
Roma Tomato, Sun Dried Tomato, Garlic, Fresh Basil, Olives on Garlic CroutonSEARED DAYBOAT SCALLOPS (2) 14
Fresh Spinach Risotto, Basil OilFRITTI MISTI 12
Calamari, White Shrimp, Aioli, Cocktail SauceANTI PASTO PLATTER 13
Pancetta Wrapped Prawn, Caprese, Brigante Pecorino Cheese, Olives, Assorted CharcuterieIMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CHEESE PLATE 13
Served with Artisan Bread ToastsSTEAMED P.E.I MUSSELS 13
Shallots, Garlic, White Wine, Cream, Spicy Aioli CroutonINSALATA
ORGANIC MIXED GREENS 8
Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette, Honey Glazed Walnuts, Goat Cheese CrostiniICEBERG LETTUCE WEDGE 9
Crumbled Blue Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Cherry Tomatoes, Boiled EggCAPRESE SALAD 11
Organic Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, BasilROASTED RED AND GOLDEN BEET SALAD 10
Pink Grapefruit, Napa Skyhill Farm Goat Cheese, Olives, SpinachWALDORF SALAD 11
Butter Lettuce, Apples, Grapes, Raisins, Blue Cheese, Honey Glazed Walnuts, Tarragon VinaigretteCAESAR SALAD 10
Roasted Garlic Croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano, Classic Caesar DressingSHAVED FENNEL AND ARUGULA SALAD 11
White Balsamic & Walnut Oil Vinaigrette, Goat Cheese, Roasted PearsDINNER SPECIALS
DUNGENESS CRAB RAVIOLI 25
Lobster Cream SauceHOUSE CURED PORKPANCETTA CARBONARA 25
Penne Pasta, Portobello Mushroom, Onions, Peas, Black Pepper, Cream10 OZ GRILLED ANGUS NEW YORK STRIP STEAK 36
Roasted Yukon Potatoes, Asparagus, Terragon Butter, Crispy OnionsSPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE 19
House made Meat Sauce, Fresh Parmesan, BasilFRESH PASTA
PENNE ALLA CHECCA 17
Pomodoro Sauce, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella CheeseHOUSEMADE CANNELLONI 23
Stuffed with Chicken, Veal, Spinach, Ricotta, Pomodoro & Alfredo SauceRISOTTO DEL CINGHIALE 23
Creamy Mushroom Risotto and Wild Boar RaguLINGUINI MASSIMO 26
Manila Clams, P.E.I. Mussels, Jumbo Prawns, Pancetta, Chorizo, Garlic, CreamPORCINI AND BLACK TRUFFLE RAVIOLI 22
Lemon Broth, CreamSECONDI
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA 22
Cavatappi Pasta Primavera, Marinara SauceMAPLE LEAF FARMS BONELESS DUCK BREAST 28
Creamy Corn Polenta, Orange Glace, Black FigsANGUS FILET MIGNON 8OZ 43
Asparagus, Portobello Mushrooms, Mashed Potatoes, Gorgonzola, Demi GlaceKOROBUTA PORK CHOP 28
Brussel Sprouts, Goat Cheese Polenta Cake, Green Peppercorn SaucePAN SEARED FILET OF WILD SALMON 27
Fresh Spinach Risotto, Red Pepper Coulis, Lemon SauceGRILLED HANGER STEAK 25
Bordelaise Sauce, Gorgonzola Butter, Parmesan FriesVEAL SCALOPPINE MASSIMO 28
Lemon, Caper, White Wine, Garlic, Demiglace, Butter Linguine Primavera
*Market PriceFISH OF THE DAY (CHEFS CHOICE)
Ask ServerSIDE ORDERS
MIXED SEASONAL VEGETABLES 4
SAUTÉED BABY SPINACH 4
CRISPY PARMESAN FRIES 4
BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH PANCETTA 4
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST 8
PRAWNS (5 each) 10
FRESH FILET OF SALMON 10
Massimo Dinner Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeAvailable at Bar and Lounge Tuesday Thru Thursday 5pm to 7pm ( 7 each )
HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS
Lemon Drop 7
Classic Stolichnaya Martini 7
Stolichnaya Cosmo 7
Cabo Wabo Margarita 7
NV Bouvet Rose 7
Castle Rock Pinot Noir 7
William Hill Chardonnay 7
14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 7
Iceberg Lettuce Wedge 7
Seared Dayboat Scallop (1) 7
Fritti Misti 7
Grilled Hanger Steak 7
Pizzetta of the Day 7
Porcini & Black Truffle Ravioli 7
Beef Sliders 7
Max Wolfe, owner and accomplished chef, opened the doors of Maximillian in downtown Walnut Creek in 1977. He changed the restaurant’s name in 1995 to Massimo Ristorante - giving it a new look and a new menu.
The interior was remodeled to reflect a warm Italian style ambience using light shaded woods, neoclassical columns and accented with a complementary color palette of avocado, off black and copper.
The menu changed from French to Modern Italian cuisine. And after 30 years, Max has successfully maintained his long-standing reputation for quality ingredients, superb cuisine and professional service!
Career Highlights: Rainbow Room and Rainbow Grill in New York City, Four Seasons Restaurant in New York City and successfully managed restaurants in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia in the seventies.
Massimo Dessert Menu
Menu and prices subject to changeDESSERTS
HOWLING WOLF 10
Bailey’s, Kahlua, Crown Royal & CoffeeCAPPUCINO MASSIMO 10
Capuccino, Bailey’s, Grand Marnier Served in Brandy a SnifterIMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CHEESE PLATE 13
(Ask Your Server for Selections)TIRAMISU 8
Espresso Soaked Lady Fingers Layered with Myers Rum, Kahlua, MascarponeHOUSEMADE TUSCAN APPLE TARTE 8
Vanilla Bean Gelato, Drizzles of CaramelICE CREAM TRIO 8
Vanilla Bean, Spumoni, Lemon SorbettoCHOCOLATE “SIN” 9
Flourless Chocolate Cake, Bailey’s Cream SauceLEMON TARTUFO 9
Seasonal BerriesNEW YORK STYLE CHEESE CAKE 9
Raspberry Coulis, BerriesCRANBERRY VANILLA CRÈME BRULEE 9
Seasonal BerriesVANILLA PANNA COTTA 8
Butterscotch Sauce, Fresh BerriesAFFOGATO 7
Espresso with Vanilla Ice Cream