28/09/2025: We went to Frascati, strolling through the streets filled with restaurants, osterias, and trattorias. There were so many beautiful and inviting places, but a name, a logo—I'm not sure what—drew us to Da Massimo. It wasn't right in the center; we had to go down a side street... and finally we found ourselves in front of this simple, almost familiar-looking place.
As soon as we entered, it truly felt like my grandmother's house: a welcoming atmosphere, with Massimo—a kind, white-haired man—who takes great care of his guests. Always ready to ask, "Do you need anything else?"
We asked for a first course, and he offered us his fettuccine with meat sauce: "Are there two of you? I'll make you a generous portion." First, he brought us white wine and simple bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil... all homemade, fresh, and authentic. Then came the pasta: delicious, flavorful, and so generous it seemed made for three!
Not content with that, Massimo also brought us some delicious small eggplants with bread, and at the end he offered us eggs from his chickens and a homemade grappa.
It was an experience that went beyond good food: a return to a warmth and hospitality that is increasingly rare today. If you want to experience something authentic and feel part of a story that will stay with you, I wholeheartedly recommend Da Massimo.
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28/09/2025: What truly stood out to me was the feeling Massimo created. It didn’t feel like going to a restaurant, but rather like visiting a grandfather’s home—where he generously shares whatever he has and insists on feeding you until you’re happily full. The whole experience was more about being a guest than a customer.
The pasta was delicious, freshly made that very morning. Then he surprised us with fried eggplant and grapes, all served with such kindness and warmth.
I believe we should value more of these local, family-style places. They may not fit into the modern category of “fancy” restaurants, but they shine with generosity, hospitality, and truly tasty food.
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