Cucina Massi - Frederick, Maryland

Scott D.

The white pizza is so insanely good! Sangria delicious, too. Those are the only things I have to base this review on, as we just popped in for a snack, but having discovered this pizza (that and the down-home friendly service), I would drive the 45 minutes just to have this pizza, and then turn around and drive 45 minutes home.

The J. R. A.

Mix review. After our somewhat disappointing experience, I did speak to The leader on duty, and the MOD did apologize and invite us back. So I don’t want to give the restaurant a completely negative review.

But I will say that the hostess and server were both lackluster. Neither of them seem to enjoy what they were doing, nor did they seem very efficient in their operation. Remember, courtesy is just as important as efficiency.

The food has a lot of sauce. If you have bread to soak it up, great! The food was good. I had the veal; I’ve had it in other places that was more crispier, which I think I preferred. We also had the crab lasagna, which was very good.

The drinks were not play while we were expecting.

I again, we’ve been invited back; I’m hoping that the second round will be better.

Grant D.

Visited Cucina Massi in September with some friends. Interior was very neat and cozy. Service was on point. Food was incredible! Linguini with clams was full of flavors with fresh clams and a brothy, slightly salty white wine sauce that I could have eaten all day. Portion was filling which is good because that meant I wouldn't be entirely hungry during work that evening. Overall a great experience in a neat little Italian place nestled nicely on the busy streets of Frederick. Looking forward to returning to try a new pasta dish and some appetizers.

Scott M.

Came here for dinner on Valentine’s Day. Wait was 45 mins so not bad. I got a chicken parm and my girlfriend got orecchiette alla romana. Both meals were great. Chicken parm was a big portion. One of the 2 pieces I had was a little over cooked. Sauce was very chunky but flavorful. The orecchiette alla romana was delicious. Very flavorful. The bread was a Homerun as well.

Allen N.

Cucina Massi definitely strives for a more authentic Italian experience as opposed to some of the more Italian American-skewed places in the area. I tried the lasagna and the pasta was overcooked. The antipasto board tasted a bit gamey. The beef carpaccio was excellent and my wife enjoyed her Brussels sprout salad. Good service and nice atmosphere. Not bad, but there are better options in Frederick County.

kelly B.

This was such a great experience. Me and three girlfriends came here for a nice dinner and our service and food was top tier! We were taking pictures when a host came over and showed us where to take cuter pictures out back which was so sweet! Our server was amazing too, joking with us and giving us all the cherries in our Shirley temples. Then after we left the same host (young adult with piercings and green polo) ran after us to let my friend know she left her bracelet there!!! Overall the service was amazing and the food was to die for.

Samantha J.

Cucina Massi is one of my favorite restaurants downtown! The food, drinks, and service are always so good. It’s also one of my favorite place for celebrations. I’ve had my rehearsal dinner, and multiple birthday dinners there. They have so many options for private events and Lianne, the manager, is so fabulous to work with every time!!

Charles D.

I ordered a margherita pizza but was very disappointed when I discovered the crust wasn't fully cooked. The crust was very doughy and not edible. I was especially upset that when I told the waitress, but the cost of the pizza was not taken off my bill. Ordering something that I didn't like is one thing, but when you order something that isn't cooked properly - raw, to be honest - you shouldn't have to pay for it. Sad to say, this is one restaurant I will avoid in the future.