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Massimoone star

Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2BD

£46.00 Italian Whitehall, Buckingham Palace
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Acclaimed chef Massimo Riccioli’s first London outing is a suitably splendid affair; the David Collins-designed dining room beautifully decked out with artistic mosaics & towering Corinthian columns, while engaging staff ably provide recommendations from the classy European-leaning wine list. The menu is flexible, & there’s no problem if you fancy sharing a starter & a pasta dish from the classic four-course format. Delicate strips of crispy squid & cod with courgettes are perfectly fried in the lightest of batters, while linguine alla Carmelo (named after Massimo’s father) is a punchy little dish of al-dente pasta in a lip-smacking sauce with clams, prawns, squid & mussels. Mains feature a few token meat offerings, but fish is the real star: our silky textured sea bass in lemon sauce with crisp red prawns & green beans really wowed. Desserts such as chocolate caprice – a rich medley of textures – make a fittingly indulgent end.

Overall Diner Rating

7.6
Food & Drink
7.4
Service
8.4
Atmosphere
7.8
Value
7.6

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  1. Neil M.
    Gold Reviewer

    ( Over 60, Male, London )

    The room is stunning and the quality of the food and service matched. I went on a Saturday evening and the restaurant was busy diners still arriving at 10pm, so a consistently good atmosphere. If you're looking to impress someone, I can think of few better restaurants in London. Cooking and presentation were excellent and the Sommelier very impressive.

    • Overall: 9
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 9
    • Atmosphere: 10
    • Value: 8
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  2. Carmelo F.

    ( 30s, Male, United Kingdom )

    ottimo il prezzo, anche se il cibo mancava di personalita'…
    l'amouse dello chef non era presentato bene, e privo di sapore…
    l'insalata di polipo, non era di qualita', come ci si aspetta da un ristorante che dice di essere rifornito per 2 volte al giorno (come spiega nell'articolo Fay Mashler)… non posso essere preso in giro, visto che di lavoro faccio il venditore di pesce!!!
    i paccheri erano l'unica cosa commestibile… ma nulla di piu'…
    le triglie main course erano scotte… e con chiari sentori di amoniaca…
    ma il peggior punto della serata e' stato raggiunto con il dolce zabaione e biscotti savoiardi (la pasticceria e' una delle cose che piu' mi affascina in un ristorante… qui pultroppo l'esecuzione e' stata disastrosa… cattivo lo zabaione e savoiardi che comprandoli si faceva piu' bella figura.

    spero che il mio sia un caso singolo… ma non prevedo un buon avvenire… Massimo un'altro anno Massimo

    • Overall: 4
    • Food & Drink: 2
    • Service: 7
    • Atmosphere: 6
    • Value: 6
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  3. Tigercelt

    ( 40s, Female, London )

    Massimo was recommended to me by a colleague, I went with my mother after the chelsea flower show, we arrived by the hotel entrance and had a glass of champagne in the hotel before going into lunch, the restaurant while part of the hotel is independent and they still managed to transfer our drink bill to the restaurant, a positive start. Decor in the hotel is stunning and on arrival at the restaurant this continued, we were 30 mins late for our table having lost track of time over the champagne! not a problem for the very welcoming staff, that said it was 2pm and they were very quiet, only 4 tables occupied – thankfully this didn't affect the atmosphere as we were guided to a lovely corner banquet table. The service was friendly, efficient and professional, the waiters knowledge and description of the menu items was terrific. The food was superb, a baked courgette and cheese (sorry cant remember name of cheese) with stuffed flower was wonderful, perfectly seasoned, al dente and full of flavour, my mother had the rack of lamb for main course with asparagus, it was perfect and as she self professed she's very particular about her rack of lamb, we both had spinach as a side and this is one item I always order in restaurants, perfectly seasoned and cooked, delicious. I look forward to going back with my husband and when they are a little busier.

    • Overall: 8
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 9
    • Atmosphere: 6
    • Value: 7
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  4. Nuno D.
    Reviews: 1

    ( 40s, Male, United Kingdom )

    I was at Massimo's with a group of friends and I have to say that it was absolutely impressive and fantastic. You will find the best and fresh fish and seafood in town and the staff it's absolutely amazing. In terms of coming back there it's definitely a YES.
    I am happy for being the first one giving a comment about Massimo's

    • Overall: 10
    • Food & Drink: 10
    • Service: 10
    • Atmosphere: 10
    • Value: 10
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    Essential Details for Massimo

    • Address: Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2BD
    • Telephone: 020 7998 0555
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    • Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 12N-11pm
    • Capacities: Private room for 20 people

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    1. Neil M.
      Gold Reviewer

      Neil M. ( Over 60, Male, London )

      13 November 2011

      The room is stunning and the quality of the food and service matched. I went on a Saturday evening and the restaurant was busy diners still arriving at 10pm, so a consistently good atmosphere. If you're looking to impress someone, I can think of few better restaurants in London. Cooking and presentation were excellent and the Sommelier… More

      • Overall: 9
      • Food & Drink: 9
      • Service: 9
      • Atmosphere: 10
      • Value: 8
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    2. Carmelo F.

      Carmelo F. ( 30s, Male, United Kingdom )

      13 July 2011

      ottimo il prezzo, anche se il cibo mancava di personalita'…
      l'amouse dello chef non era presentato bene, e privo di sapore…
      l'insalata di polipo, non era di qualita', come ci si aspetta da un ristorante che dice di essere rifornito per 2 volte al giorno (come spiega nell'articolo Fay Mashler)… non posso essere preso in giro, visto che… More

      • Overall: 4
      • Food & Drink: 2
      • Service: 7
      • Atmosphere: 6
      • Value: 6
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    3. Tigercelt

      Tigercelt ( 40s, Female, London )

      May 2011

      Massimo was recommended to me by a colleague, I went with my mother after the chelsea flower show, we arrived by the hotel entrance and had a glass of champagne in the hotel before going into lunch, the restaurant while part of the hotel is independent and they still managed to transfer our drink bill to the restaurant, a positive… More

      • Overall: 8
      • Food & Drink: 9
      • Service: 9
      • Atmosphere: 6
      • Value: 7
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    4. Nuno D.
      Reviews: 1

      Nuno D. ( 40s, Male, United Kingdom )

      March 2011

      I was at Massimo's with a group of friends and I have to say that it was absolutely impressive and fantastic. You will find the best and fresh fish and seafood in town and the staff it's absolutely amazing. In terms of coming back there it's definitely a YES.
      I am happy for being the first one giving a comment about Massimo's

      • Overall: 10
      • Food & Drink: 10
      • Service: 10
      • Atmosphere: 10
      • Value: 10
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