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Massimo Italian Restaurant

Jl. Danau Tamblingan No.228, Sanur, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80237, Indonesia

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Jl. Danau Tamblingan No.228, Sanur, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80237, Indonesia

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+62 811-3999-727
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Massimo Italian Restaurant

Run like a bustling Southern Italian trattoria in Sanur, Massimo delivers thin-crust pizzas, handmade pastas, and a legendary 30-flavor gelato counter. Diners pack the dining room for generous plates of gnocchi, prosciutto-topped pies, and complimentary nibbles of fried dough. Owner Massimo frequently works the room, stopping at tables to chat or surprise younger guests with sleight-of-hand coin tricks. Out front, a dedicated queue moves quickly as patrons pay first at the register before claiming scoops of pistachio or espresso.

  • Bustling Gelato Parlor: A dedicated front counter scoops around 30 flavors, operating on a quick pay-first ticket queue.
  • Traditional Italian Fare: Generous plates of handmade gnocchi, thin-crust pizza, and complimentary fried dough appetizers.
  • Personal Tableside Hospitality: Chef Massimo regularly visits tables to greet guests and entertain families with magic tricks.
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Why Diners Choose Massimo Italian Restaurant

Discover why travelers and locals gather in Sanur for authentic Italian flavors, famous gelato, and memorable hospitality.

  • Authentic Italian Comfort Food at Fair Prices

    Diners enjoy generous, authentic Italian thin-crust pizzas and handmade pasta crafted with fresh ingredients at accessible pricing.

    The quality of the food is excellent, and it offers an authentic Italian taste. The portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable. Both the pasta and pizza are superb.

    David JANG

  • Affordable Handcrafted Gelato Selection

    Guests can finish lunch or dinner with artisanal, creamy gelato featuring numerous creative varieties served right at the front counter.

    The texture was smooth and creamy, with rich flavors that weren’t overly sweet. A perfect treat to cool down on a warm day.

    Jasmine Wu

  • Table-Side Magic by the Chef-Owner

    Massimo personally engages with diners across the dining room, surprising families and table guests with spontaneous magic tricks.

    Massimo himself came to our table and chatted with us and even gave the kids a wee magic show!

    Emma Service

  • Vibrant In-House Gelato Parlor Counter

    A bustling front-of-house gelato bar offers approximately thirty homemade flavors organized by a dedicated queue-and-ticket system.

    Oh and I love the queue system that you must pay 1st and you have to wait the waiters to call your name then you can pick your Gelato. The choice is so many and all looks delicious.

    Devy

  • Transporting Trattoria Atmosphere

    Diners stepping inside immediately feel the vibrant, welcoming energy reminiscent of an energetic neighborhood trattoria in Italy.

    This place instantly transports you to a charming corner of Italy, right from the moment you step in. The atmosphere is lively and bustling, filled with the kind of energy that only comes from a restaurant serving genuinely good food.

    The Celestial Hunter

  • Heartwarming Hospitality and Celebrations

    Warm, thoughtful service staff readily surprise celebratory diners with spontaneous birthday songs and generous hospitality.

    They gathered their staff together and sang me a happy birthday song in Bahasa Indo and served me a complimentary birthday cake. It’s surprisingly great service and I’m touched for the action.

    Joyce Tham

Signature Italian dishes and artisanal gelato favored by diners

  • Gelato

    The texture was smooth and creamy, with rich flavors that weren’t overly sweet. A perfect treat to cool down on a warm day.

    Jasmine Wu

  • Prosciuto ham pizza

    Good pizza base thin crust and nice topping, I did try their Prosciuto ham pizza, love it.

    Chef Vindex Tengker

  • Gnocchi

    I’ve had the best pizza and gnocchi of my life here!

    Stefan Antic

  • Volcano pizza

    Hubby had a the volcano pizza. It comes to the table looking like a volcano, they light it then you push it down to release the steam. Couldn't fault the good.

    Sandi Boorn

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitable gestures that make dining at Massimo memorable

  • Table-Side Magic by the Owner

    Owner Massimo regularly walks the floor to chat with guests and treats visiting children to personal magic performances right at their table.

  • Complimentary Starter Plate

    Dine-in guests receive complimentary arrival appetizers, featuring warm fried bread balls and crostini before their mains.

  • Spontaneous Birthday Celebrations

    When birthdays are celebrated, service staff quickly gather together across the floor to deliver complimentary cake and sing celebratory songs in Indonesian.

  • No-Fault Dish Replacement

    When guests suffered an accidental beer spill across their dinner, waitstaff replaced the entire pizza immediately at no charge.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, dessert queue etiquette, and seating comfort

  • Book a Table in Advance

    Tables fill up quickly during peak evening hours, and lines form for both the restaurant and the dessert counter. Reserving ahead secures your seating and spares you the wait.

  • Navigate the Gelato Queue System

    Massimo's famous front ice cream counter uses an orderly ordering flow: pay first at the cashier, then wait for your name to be called before selecting your scoops from the ~30 flavors.

  • Opt for Outdoor Seating in Warm Weather

    The indoor dining room can get quite warm despite ceiling fans running. If you are sensitive to heat, request a table in the outdoor patio area where the breeze offers a cooler dining setting.

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