Piro Paparisto

A wonderful eating experience and atmosphere! The grilled octopus was baked to perfection and tasty. Rissoto con gambero rosso was exquisite and the appetizers were prepared to engage all the taste buds. We had white wine with the food and that was also a perfect choice.

MWB

The restaurant's vibe was super chill and inviting. Seriously, the food was out of this world, though your wallet might feel it a bit. It's definitely a place for a special treat or when you're feeling a little fancy. I'd say it's worth it for the experience and the amazing flavors. Just be prepared for the bill to match the quality.

Emma Whittaker

Beautiful restaurant and such a lovely experience for a birthday. We visited and had the table side show cooking which would a great experience. The staff are so friendly, kind and accommodating.

Ilija Krilovic

We came for dinner around 19:30. The atmosphere was great, light music and attentive waiters and the restaurant was beautifully designed. Max came out and greeted everyone before he started cooking. He is genuine as he is in his videos and you can tell his energy and charisma comes from his heart, amazing guy and true inspiration! The carbonara was one of the best I ate in restaurants.

Marco Rastelli

Fantastic choice for a special celebration. The menù is large enough to provide clients with a selection of dishes that meets all expectations. The design and atmosphere is very well crafted and also the level of attendees is high. Carbonara show definitely recommended and I think prices are aligned to the level of quality recevied. Then, Max is Max!

+9

Michael Coffey

Fantastic experience start to finish. Creative cocktails, excellent food, attentive service. Highly recommend.

Maurício Panazzolo

We had an amazing experience at Max Mariola’s restaurant! The service was excellent, the portions generous, and the food absolutely delicious. A special highlight was the fried burrata – simply unforgettable! Chef Max himself came by to chat with us, and his kindness and charisma made the evening even more special. As a lovely surprise, he offered us a complimentary limoncello at the end. What a great gesture! Thank you, Max – you’re incredible and truly deserve all the success. Big hug from the couple from Mato Grosso, Brazil 🇧🇷

+8

Rocco Romagnolo

What an experience! I was looking forward to this since we planned our trip. I am following Max Mariola since few years and was very excited that he opened a restaurant in Milano. The whole experience was great - from the ambiente to the very nice service and not to forget the amazing food.... the tartar was amazinh but the highlight was for me the Gelato alla carbonara. So unexpected, so unusual but great. The only negative point for me was that Max was not around as he is in napoli at the moment... but hopefully will get a chance soon again. Thanks to the whole Max Mariola Team!

+3

Artem Oganesian

So delicious! Mamma mia! Probably it’s the best Italian cuisine that I’ve tasted. Starters were gorgeous, especially fried burrata! You also will have a show cooking if you order Carbonara and/or Tiramisu (TiramiMax). The only downside is that Max Mariola wasn’t there by himself. But guys in the team did a great job! Grazie mille! 🤌

vale persempre

We went to Max Mariola as a group of 6 friends while on holiday in Milan. We booked in advance so there was no waiting in line. We chose the restaurant based on the pictures of the decor (refined but still cozy), but once we got there we were pleased by the impeccable service and blown away by the food 🥘! The restaurant menu offered a variety of options, mostly pasta dishes and appetisers (so rich that they can be considered as main courses). We ordered: tartare, fried burrata, artichoke, Benedetto Max and the linguini. We worshiped every single dish 😍😍😍😍 and we enjoyed the Francia corta Rose’. We even got to enjoy looking at the owner making Carbona on the spot! We spent about 55 each and it was totally worth! Absolutely recommend

+9

j j

Amazing. 3/20/25 reservation. After a longgg day of shopping and ALOT of walking this was the perfect way to end the day. We walked over from sant andrea as we were too tired to go back to the hotel to change. and they accepted us a half hour early. Which was really nice. Food was amazing so tasty and fresh! The way they prepared the oxtail was so unique compared to how I’m accustomed to eating it(Caribbean). It was so light and went perfectly with the risotto which I don’t even like risotto and I truly enjoyed the dish. The carbonara experience was fantastic! Even the bread at the table was so delicious. Max is so kind and friendly and I’m sure he was tired but was so welcoming to every single guest. We were enamored with the head chef in the back. As he watched so diligently to make sure each dish came out perfectly. It was really fascinating to observe how much attention to detail the team puts into their work for the customer experience. And it was really appreciated. Lastly, the dessert we ordered the tiramimax which was also great. The cream was honestly to die for. so delicious. And the young man who prepared it for us was a sweetheart. Our waiter was amazing as well. We ended up ordering a second bottle of wine and more cocktails and ended up being there from 7-11pm. With no regrets! Lol such a good time(the music was fantastic as well) and our best dining experience for our whole trip. And we ate at really great restaurants the whole trip but max’s was really unique and special. Thank you Max and team! you now have friends in NYC. Maybe one day there can be a nyc location pleaseee ;0)

+3

Antonio De Gaetano

A non-conventional experience, for the Italian standards. It's pretty common in the UK to welcome the reservation and keep them at the bar if they have to wait for a table, but in Italy this is pretty uncommon. So, well done into bringing this kind of customer handling in a restaurant. About Max, he is wonderful, very caring about the customers and the people around. He carries on all the requests from customers like photos, videos, autographs and I have also seen a voice message sent to a friend of one of the guests. I am very happy to see that and besides the quality of the food, excellent, it is nice to see such a conviviality in a restaurant in a bit city like Milan. The staff was very helpful and caring too, plus I saw many smiles on their faces, and this helps a lot to have a good vibe about the place. So, I wish much more growth to the businesses and please don't complain if Max is not present, he is a human like us with a family and businesses to attend, so check if he is there before ordering the carbonara show, that despite the show being very "Roman" ( I mean intense in flavour and keep your stomach happy)

+5

Daniela

I am at aw!! I knew the restaurant was popular and Max an entertainer. But going there in person and experiencing it catapulted me to a different level of admiring Max. He is genuinely friendly and enthusiastic, and this is just his persona. The food is fantastic too, tasty and beautifully plated. Really highly highly highly recommend to visit and indulge in the experience. I’ll definitely be back! Grazie Max and Team!! 💖✨

Steve Martini

I wasn’t sure what to expect at Max Mariola’s new restaurant that recently opened. But much to my surprise everything was great. The service was great and the food was excellent. I had the meatballs which were actually shredded roast beef made into a ball, excellent. I also had the crunchy pizza with ricotta and anchovies. I wanted seconds. Then I had Max prepare his famous carbonara at my table. The guy is funny and he’s a real gentleman. He signed a cook book for me and he actually sat and talked with me for a few minutes. If you’re in Milan it’s worth it to go try it out.

+5

Montse Rubio Ferrer

We came from Barcelona and we absolutely loved this place, the food and the team who makes that possible. Chef Max spreads good energy all over the restaurant and offers a close and warm welcome to their guests. Don’t miss the special carbonara he prepares in front of you! When generously topped with fresh truffle you notice his “love language”. I would just suggest to look for a bit more aromatic truffle variety to get to the excellence. Very good job

+1

Claude

We were very excited to go try Max’s recipes and we honestly tried to order everything 😅. The food was tasty overall with my favorite being the cotolette and tiramisu was amazing. The selection of wine is great and the bottle we ordered was fairly priced and very tasty. Total was around 70 euro per person (we were 5) and that so with 2 bottles of wine. Max came and greeted us, we talked for a while and he was very welcoming and sympathetic. Definitely worth a try and will be visiting again soon!

Came from Australia. Magnificent meal, attentive staff and having Max cook you carbonara and perform the ‘sound of love’ tableside in a beautifully fitted out restaurant was sublime. Those who have …

Came from Australia. Magnificent meal, attentive staff and having Max cook you carbonara and perform the ‘sound of love’ tableside in a beautifully fitted out restaurant was sublime. Those who hav…

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Great food, I loved the carbonara and the fact that they show you everything while doing it. They come to the table and show the process of this delicious meal. The tiramisu was also one of the bes…

Highly recommend this restaurant! The food was exceptional, fantastic atmosphere, and superb staff service. We had the added bonus of Max (owner) being there when we had dinner. Certain menu items …

5 Stars out of 5. Our waiter was professional, attentive and knowledgeable. wine was top notch and the food delicious. We started with La Caprese che fila and we cleaned the plate. After that w…

5 Stars out of 5. Our waiter was professional, attentive and knowledgeable. Wine was top notch and the food delicious. We started with La Caprese che fila and we cleaned the plate. After that w…

Locale curato, atmosfera calda e accogliente. Anche il dettaglio degli asciugamani mono uso nel bagno, fanno capire il grado di cura verso gli ospiti. Appena entrati si è subito accolti e accompagnati al tavolo. Il menù non è troppo vasto ma presenta piatti curati nei dettagli, come visibile in foto, con alcuni degli immancabili piatti della tradizione romana come carciofi alla giudia e carbonara. Ci sono anche degli show cocking che giustificano il prezzo più elevato di alcuni piatti. La carbonara e anche il tiramisù sono preparati al tavolo con molta professionalità e simpatia da parte del personale. Complessivamente esperienza positiva.

Caro Max, ti seguo da diversi anni e mi hai sempre entusiasmato e divertito, oltre che avvicinato alla cucina. Sono stato con mia moglie a pranzo al Max Mariola Restaurant e devo ammettere che la cucina e i piatti rispecchiano lo stile di Max Mariola ed è apprezzabile perchè nell'era del gourmet ha saputo aggiungere quel tocco tipico della cucina italiana. Ottimo il pane con l'olietto ed il burro che ci hanno portato all'inizio e molto apprezzata anche la proposta del menù buisness lunch. Le due pietanze che abbiamo scelto io e mia moglie erano differenti ma le abbiamo trovate tutte buone. Ho trovato molto elevato il costo del calice di vino bianco. Abbiamo assistito allo show cooking fatto per altri clienti e questa per me è la nota meno positiva. Senza avere nulla contro il meitre/direttore che ci metteva tanto impegno a farlo con tanto di abito elegante, l'ho trovata un po' forzata come scelta e penso che si perda originalità rispetto ai video nei quali ho visto farla allo chef Mariola. Non so se il costo della carbonara è dovuto anche da quello, ma rivedrei la gestione di questa cosa. In generale, siamo soddisfatti ed il locale ci è piaciuto molto. In futuro, se dovessimo tornare a Milano (da Campobasso) vorremmo ritornare al ristorante Max Mariola per una cena.

Il locale è bellino, ma non bellissimo. Da un ristorante rinomato ci si aspetterebbe qualcosa in più, anche se nel complesso risulta comunque molto carino. La pulizia è buona, ad eccezione di qualche macchia qua e là sui calici da vino — dettaglio che sinceramente non mi aspetto di trovare in certi locali. Il servizio è discreto: corretto ma poco interattivo, manca un po’ di calore nel rapporto con la clientela. Gli antipasti erano buoni, ma nulla di indimenticabile. I primi, invece, si sono distinti un po’ di più: la pasta all’amatriciana e il risotto cacio e pepe con tartare sopra erano ben fatti e gustosi. Il vino, invece, non mi ha convinta: le etichette proposte si trovano facilmente al supermercato a un quarto del prezzo a cui vengono vendute qui. Nel complesso, l’atmosfera è intima e accogliente grazie all’arredamento curato. Cenare qui è sicuramente un’esperienza da provare almeno una volta, ma non è un posto che lascia davvero il segno. P.S. L’unica cosa davvero bella è lo spettacolo che offrono per alcuni piatti (due o tre), che vengono preparati direttamente al tavolo: una chicca scenografica che merita di essere vista.

Siamo una coppia a cui piace provare esperienze culinarie, e devo dire che ci siamo trovati molto bene. Locale molto bello e con servizio altrettanto curato. Consiglio di andarci quando ovviamente c’è Max, ma anche in sua assenza si respira un bellissimo clima. Unica pecca: assenza carta igienica nel bagno delle donne, e qualche ragnatela che sicuramente sarà lì da qualche tempo, ma come si dice il diavolo sta nei dettagli. Consiglio a chiunque ami la cucina Italia ❤️

Ristorante di enorme fama, leggermente sotto le aspettative. Lo chef non era presente, quindi l'esperienza non poteva essere allo stesso livello. Il personale potrebbe migliorare il servizio, la cena è stata tutto sommato piacevole ed i piatti erano comunque buoni. Prezzi alti ma si sapeva

Tutto buonissimo, ma … Tutto veramente molto buono, anche i camerieri veramente carini. Siamo stati serviti anche in fretta, nonostante fosse sabato sera e ci fosse un po’ di gente (non era pieno). Tutto buono, ma quando siamo arrivati alla cassa, abbiamo avuto un po’ l’amaro in bocca: se i prezzi dei piatti ce li aspettavamo e avevamo fatto una stima, l’alcool secondo noi è un po’ troppo caro. I calici non c erano sul menu,quindi ci siamo fatto consigliare, ma non pensavamo 12€ a testa; inoltre il limoncello aveva il prezzo corretto sul menu, mentre l’altro c era scritto 8€.

La location, dal primo momento in cui si entra, lascia subito delle belle sensazioni: curato, con dettagli sui soffitti particolari e un’ atmosfera piacevole. Sinceramente mi aspettavo più “romanità”, però a questo punto penso che il buon Max si volesse discostare dall’immagine delle classiche osterie. Abbiamo preso come antipasti gli involtini di zucca, fatti proprio a mo di involtini primavera ed erano sfiziosi e la battuta di fassona che per mio gusto personale ho trovato troppo condita, ma essendo piemontese amante della fassona in purezza, non faccio testo. Nel complesso buona. A seguire, come piatti principali: rigatoni cacio e pepe e entraña tagliata fine. Entrambi due piatti buoni, ma non ci hanno emozionato. Per concludere, abbiamo ordinato il tiramisù e il brownie ai 3 cioccolati. L’ultimo penso sia stato il mio piatto preferito della serata. Tiramisù solo immagine, non si può definire effettivamente un tiramisù ma solo crema al tiramisù con a scelta un liquore e scaglie di cioccolato. Durante l’assaggio dei dolci, mi sono macchinata l’abito e i camerieri sono stati prontissimi a portarmi lo smacchiatore e ad illustrarmi come funzionasse. Nel complesso bene, ma non sentito il “The Sound of Love” nella parte più importante ovvero nei piatti.

Location molto carina e accogliente, personale gentile ma nel servizio un po’ assenti… per quanto riguarda il cibo abbiamo preso le crocchette di baccalà e la pizza romana come antipasto che erano entrambe davvero buone, e successive una entrana alla pizzaiola che era discreta. Per concludere abbiamo preso il “tiramimax”, un tiramisù fatto al momento al tavolo con pan di Spagna al caffè, bagna al caffè e liquore a scelta, una crema al mascarpone fresca davvero ottima e gocce di cioccolato. Nel complesso l’esperienza è stata positiva ma nei piatti mi aspettavo un tocco più particolare. Nel complesso esperienza positiva ma a mio avviso migliorabile

Esperienza molto bella. Il cibo è preparato molto bene con ingredienti di gran qualità. Il tavolo a fianco al nostro ha richiesto lo show cooking al tavolo della carbonara fatto da Max, assistere è stata una bellissima esperienza. Servizio molto buono ma non ottimo, hanno offerto pane, olio e burro con limone come starter ma portato via tutto all' arrivo degli antipasti (almeno il pane lo potevano lasciare!). A fine cena, senza aver richiesto ancora il conto, ci è stato portato comunque al tavolo e, dopo pochi minuti, sono arrivati con il pos. Capisco che fossero già le 23 ma c'erano ancora altri tavoli che stavano mangiando e non abbiamo capito la fretta di farci pagare (la sensazione è stata quella del volerci gentilmente accompagnare alla porta). Peccato! Nel complesso però si mangia molto bene in un ambiente rilassato.

Il locale è molto curato, l’atmosfera eccellente e tutto il personale estremamente gentile e disponibile. L’unico appunto è un leggero odore di fritto che si percepiva in sala. La qualità dei piatti è alta, anche se non necessariamente superiore a quella di altri ristoranti dello stesso livello. Abbiamo apprezzato in particolare le tagliatelle fatte a mano e il gelato al mandarino come dessert. Una dose più generosa di parmigiano grattugiato nelle tagliatelle al ragù sarebbe ottimo (come fa Max nei suoi video). Molto simpatica la carbonara con show cooking. Sicuramente ci tornerei in futuro, anche se il prezzo è un po’ oltre il mio budget per poterci andare ogni mese.

Kelly Dulex

Went for dinner with colleagues there. Good food, though service was long. I have chosen 2 starters vs 1 starter and 1 main, both were served together. My colleagues had to went a long time for their main course. However food was delicious, the carpaccio is really generous food.

We really enjoyed the dishes, tasty and well presented. However, the service felt a bit unorganized and slow at times. Overall, a nice experience but with room for improvement.

We really enjoyed the dishes, tasty and well presented. However, the service felt a bit unorganized and slow at times. Overall, a nice experience but with room for improvement.

The restaurant is very well known and famous on social networks thanks to videos in which the chef personally serves food to the restaurant guests while preparing the pasta and other dishes. Modern…

The restaurant is very well known and famous on social networks thanks to videos in which the chef personally serves food to the restaurant guests while preparing the pasta and other dishes. Mode…

Amazing food, transparent menu and great ambience. Minus points for the music being a bit too loud and the staff making us feel like we needed to spend more in the restaurant. The host was clearl…

The waiter in the reception was very rude and unfriendly. It was enough not to enter in the restaurant. A huge deception.

Toni Vähä

Quick service. No questions asked between meals like everything good or More drinks? etc. We ate arancini and tartar for starters. Arancini was good! Tartar was okay, but somewhat tasteless. Main of course The show carbonara. Well today no show was served. Carbonara itself was good. Not worth 30€ without The show.

Michele De leo

I recently had the chance to dine at this charming spot in Milan, and overall, it was a memorable experience—mostly for the right reasons. First off, the atmosphere is absolutely fantastic. Warm lighting, tasteful décor, and a lively but relaxed vibe make it a great place to unwind, whether you’re with friends or on a date. The staff were welcoming and attentive without being overbearing, adding to the inviting ambiance. The appetizers were the true highlight of the evening. The fried burrata, in particular, was a standout—perfectly crispy on the outside with that rich, creamy center that just melts in your mouth. It’s the kind of dish you’d come back for again and again. Unfortunately, the main course didn’t live up to the promise of the starters. I ordered the fusilloni pasta, and it was a real letdown. The texture was off—either overcooked or undercooked (hard to tell)—and the sauce lacked depth and seasoning. It felt like an afterthought compared to the care put into the appetizers. All in all, I’d recommend this place for drinks and small plates. Come for the atmosphere, stay for the starters—but maybe skip the pasta. With a few adjustments to the main courses, this could easily become one of my favorite spots in Milan.

Nice food, but nothing more. Clearly the draw is celebrity chef Max Mariola, who wasn’t there that day. Food is good, but nothing spectacular and overpriced for what it is. We ate much better and f…

Really fun atmosphere. Would definitely recommend visiting. Service was great, even got to meet max himself! Food was good but not amazing. Would definitely like to try more on the menu as I think …

Due cocktail, acqua, un antipasto diviso in due, due carbonare, un dolce e due caffè 137 euro. Prezzi fuori mercato rispetto al food cost, sopratutto in una città dove la qualità non manca a prezzi ampiamente inferiori. location con molti tavoli troppo ravvicinati. Servizio poco coordinato. Ho mangiato bene, ma a queste condizioni non tornerei e non lo consiglierei. adatto a turisti