Excellent food, atmosphere and friendly staff. Would recommend and will definitely return.
Thanks to a Good Food voucher we got we used it at Massi. Noah was our waiter for the night and he helped us to have a great evening. From the Arancini balls and Calamari to the Dry Aged Eye Fillet, Roasted Pumpkin and Talleggio filled Ravioli as well as Lemon Custard Donuts and Gelati the quality of food was just fantastic. Thank you Massi for taking us back to Italy ���!
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A beautifully Italian restaurant hidden on Little Collins Street - finally got a chance to make a reservation at Massi using theFork 50% deal. We visited on a weeknight but the restaurant still managed to be completely full by 7PM. Space isn't too big but they kept it classy and sophisticated. Not to mention, service was friendly and prompt. Our waitress recommended "Pappradelle" and Chef's Special which was "Braised Goat + Salad"; so we decided to get both with some entrees - oysters, arancini, and croquettes.
Oysters tasted fresh with lemony garlicy dressing on top - a great way to start your evening. Arancini was crispy, filled with mushroom, potatoes, and rice - just classic & delicious. Cod croquette was also tasty but I was somewhat disappointed by the presentation - arancini came in an egg carton-looking plate. (Looking at others' reviews, they were often served on a plate so that's something they should consider doing again). Pappradelle (forgot to take a photo!) and Chef's Special, on the other hand, were great. Veal and tomato ragu tasted amazing together! It was a little bit salty but with Pappradelle pasta, it just balanced out beautifully. Braised goat definitely tasted different - not exactly a familiar taste (slightly bland). My guess is that they braised it using red wine to retain the taste of goat while giving it a grapey kick. Slightly disappointing since I expected something more flavourful but it wasn't that bad. I was excited to visit Massi but they definitely could've done better that night. However, I still think it's one of the better Italian restaurants in Melbourne! Will come back to try their other dishes next time
A quality feast from a quality chef. A very authentic meal enjoyed by myself and my husband. We really enjoyed our anniversary dinner at Massi and recommend you visit for your next special occasion.
Delicious food, great service, lovely ambience! Highly recommend Massi!
Very impressed with our first visit to Massi. The food was great quality and super tasty with next-level flavours. Lots of GF and vegetarian options. Excellent service, lovely cosy atmosphere. Looking forward to going back again. Highly recommended!
We had the most wonderful experience here. Staff were so welcoming and attentive, and the food was just delicious. We ordered the arancini and meatballs, which were just incredible. Both pasta dishes we had were also very nice. And cannoli for dessert just topped off a truly fantastic meal. We will absolutely be returning, not just for the food but for the lovely setting and staff.
I went there for lunch today. We ordered the entree calamari and squid ink spagettini.
Both were very delicious. In fact, 1 of the best squid ink dishes I've tasted.
Can't fault the service.
Overall 5 star!
There are no words for how much I love Italian food for dinner - especially when it’s pasta and this tasty 😍!
From the moment we walked into the restaurant the service was fantastic, attentive and quick, but not overly intrusive, perfect balance. The atmosphere was lovely, quiet, cosy and warm with lovely and comfortable furnishings, making the time fly by! Most importantly, the food, top notch and delicious, everyone in our group enjoyed their meal and had a fantastic time!! It’s also available in the entertainment book for a discount! Amazing!
I had the:
1. Pappardelle (braised osso buco, tomato ragu, pangrattato)
2. Affogato
Pretty epic tiramisu, entrees and main! Highly recommended but I think they were a bit understaffed so we had to wait a while before we got served/to pay the bill. I’d definitely go back.
Recently went here for lunch with a colleague. We started with calamari which was quite good but the stars were the pasta and the beautifully cooked fish.
Service was good but once it got busy they seemed a little understaffed.
Would recommend and go back
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Went to Massi last Friday and were served by friendly waitresses upon arrival. They were attentive ie politely sat us on our table and offered to hang out coats.
We were served bread on the house to start with. All of us ordered pasta. Overall the pasta rating is 4/5 from us. There’s quite abit of fusion, the sausage pasta had edamame beans and squid ink pasta had fried shallots. Portion is small though so don’t expect to be stuffed after the meal.
Overall Massi is a quaint Italian restaurant offering comfort and good ambience. Their pasta is good but do expect a little fusion, not 100% Italian style.
💰Tip💰
Use entertainment book to get 25% off
A colleague came to Melbourne from Sydney and I also wanted to take this opportunity to catchup with 2 of my ex-bosses, so it's time to search for nice restaurant where we can eat and chat peacefully without having to shot at each other. 😅
I found this restaurant online and wasn't sure what to expect. None of us had eaten here before. It's not a big restaurant but it's very cosy. Staffs are very friendly.
We ordered The Half Shell Scallop for entre and for main we ordered Squid Ink Spaghetti, Lamb Cutler and BBQ Swordfish. For #dessert, we ordered tiramisu, massi donuts and affogato.
OMG, I'm glad I found this place. All the dishes are delicious. The stand out dishes for me have to be tiramisu and the donuts. 😍
This restaurant is really a 10/10 for me. Love love it.
Loved it, delicious Italian meals and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We had calamari, gnocchi, and squid ink spaghetti and cos parmesan salad - all delicious!
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A beautifully Italian restaurant hidden on Little Collins Street - finally got a chance to make a reservation at Massi using theFork 50% deal. We visited on a weeknight but the restaurant still managed to be completely full by 7PM. Space isn't too big but they kept it classy and sophisticated. Not to mention, service was friendly and prompt. Our waitress recommended "Pappradelle" and Chef's Special which was "Braised Goat + Salad"; so we decided to get both with some entrees - oysters, arancini, and croquettes.
Oysters tasted fresh with lemony garlicy dressing on top - a great way to start your evening. Arancini was crispy, filled with mushroom, potatoes, and rice - just classic & delicious. Cod croquette was also tasty but I was somewhat disappointed by the presentation - arancini came in an egg carton-looking plate. (Looking at others' reviews, they were often served on a plate so that's something they should consider doing again). Pappradelle (forgot to take a photo!) and Chef's Special, on the other hand, were great. Veal and tomato ragu tasted amazing together! It was a little bit salty but with Pappradelle pasta, it just balanced out beautifully. Braised goat definitely tasted different - not exactly a familiar taste (slightly bland). My guess is that they braised it using red wine to retain the taste of goat while giving it a grapey kick. Slightly disappointing since I expected something more flavourful but it wasn't that bad. I was excited to visit Massi but they definitely could've done better that night. However, I still think it's one of the better Italian restaurants in Melbourne! Will come back to try their other dishes next time
Ordered arancini, the zucchini flower and the duck breast. The arancini was my favourite. The duck breast was pink with crispy skin. Service was attentive. Overall a good experience.
Loved the swordfish! Very cool little restaurant. Will return again.
Totally amazing experience. One of the best Italian restaurants with wide variety of vegetarian options. Made my first anniversary totally memorable. We ordered everything from beginning tills end and in dish was amazing and different. Last but not the least super excellent service. Must go restaurant.
Starters were amazing and slightly overshadowed the mains. The brisket could have been cooked longer as it wasn't falling apart. Butter was served cold.
Highlight was the staff who were great... And funny! The croquettes and the octopus were also fantastic.
Really enjoyed it! Food was fantastic with the Nonna's menu varied and filling with each dish on point. Waitresses are cute and friendly. Food is served quickly. Highly recommended. Ravioli and lamb cutlets were the highlight: the lamb cutlets were unique and tasty.
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