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Max Restaurant, New York, NY

Max Restaurant

4.7
4.7
791 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Max is an acclaimed Italian restaurant that serves soul satisfying, authentic food with a warm welcome. It originally opened in 2000 in Alphabet City and a few years ago moved to Tribeca. What started as a small place to eat became a many time award winning restaurant and the go to place for consistent high quality food at reasonable prices in an inviting setting.

“Max's draw is exactly what has always attracted people to neighborhood restaurants: well-prepared food, served with warmth”. - New York Times, Eric Asimov

“This list represents my ranking of New York's greatest Italian dining establishments. Culled from an estimated 2,500 Italian eateries citywide, every place on my list possesses excellence in one form or another”
- Robert Sietsema, Village Voice, Top 4 of the 100 Best Italian Restaurants in NYC

"Best Pasta" - New York Post,

"Best affordable " - Time Out,

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The subway is just two blocks away.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 791 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Max Restaurant in Tribeca is celebrated for its "exceptionally delicious Italian fare" and "warm, cozy atmosphere." Guests rave about the "phenomenal" food and "excellent" service. Highlights include the "best vongole," "fettuccine al sugo toscano," and "incredible" lamb chops. This neighborhood gem offers a "wonderful dining experience" with a "friendly and attentive staff."

791 Reviews
  1. Vincent

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly and helpful staff. The food was great in particular the gnocchi which is probably the best I've eaten outside of Italy. I highly recommend it. Max is going onto our frequent rotation list.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pasta was overcooked and over sauced. Under impressive meal. Very limited by the glass wine selection. Not so good.

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  3. Beverley

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely quaint Italian restaurant in the heart of Tribeca Great food ,friendly staff and great value

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  4. Eliana

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The attention and service was exceptional. The food was beyond delicious. We can’t way to come back.

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  5. Tina

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food- calamari was crispy with really good marinara sauce, pastas were creamy and delicious too

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  6. Henry

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful Valentine’s Day dinner experience. We arrived 15 minutes early, and our table was already prepared and waiting for us. The ambiance was charming, romantic, and the food was exceptional.

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  7. Katie

    Detroit4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delish, wait staff was very kind and inclusive. Would go back again!

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  8. Neil

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lasagna is incredible. Favorite Italian restaurant in Tribeca.

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  9. Debbie VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Always enjoy dining there, but wish they would add more options to the main dishes

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  10. Laura

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place in Tribeca! Really recommend for a chill dinner

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FAQs

Max Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Max Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 791 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Max Restaurant

134 W. Broadway, New York, NY 10013

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The subway is just two blocks away.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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