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Massimo draws his inspiration from the culinary tradition of his hometown in Southern Italy. He serves the mainstays of traditional Italian food, which not only look authentic, but also have the real taste of homemade Italian food.
“I don’t do fancy food. I just love to carefully pick my produce and ingredients. That’s how you get meals that taste real.”, says Massimo.
Excellent Italian cuisine starts with the love for the product, yet Massimo’s singular approach doesn’t stop there. Time, he adds, is also a major factor in creating an exceptional taste.
Commitment to quality means no frozen or processed ingredients and no pre-chopped produce. During peak hours, it could mean a little more waiting time, yet as many satisfied customers would readily attest, it's worth every minute of it.
Homemade Mozzarella
Made Fresh Daily
Our homemade mozzarella is a result of an eight-hour process, from fresh milk to a creamy flavour-rich cheese you can enjoy at dinner time. Don’t look for it anywhere else, we’re the only restaurant in Bali which makes its own mozzarella!
The daily fresh milk we receive in the morning has to undergo several steps before becoming the tasty mozzarella our guests are familiar with. We take care of everything from testing (we have our own lab) to pasteurization. The whole process lasts some eight hours before we can serve you the most delicious mozzarella we know of.
Why do we put so much effort into it? We like to! We like serving you the best possible food, and mozzarella finds its way into many of our recipes. But enough talking about it! The best way to know our homemade mozzarella is to come and try. One bite is enough!

Homemade Gelato
Many refreshing delights to choose from
A gelato from Massimo’s will bring back that carefree spirit of your childhood – or evoke a fun-filled memory. We know the process well. Our homemade gelato boasts especially strong flavour – all thanks to our attention to the details of its preparation.
Massimo’s renowned gelato selection is always made from scratch, using only real fruits and nuts, and without any flavouring or additives.
From the refreshing chocolate-mint to the surprising Smurf-flavored gelato (no Smurfs were harmed in the process), your own favourite flavour must be among Massimo’s wide selection of gelato, tough choices.
At Massimo Italian Restaurant, gelato is being made from morning until evening. If we don’t have favourite flavour today, we’ll make it for you on your next visit. Please let us know.

Homemade Pizzas
The best in Bali
Every single pizza we serve is prepared based on our traditional culinary secrets and days of preparation. It all starts with the dough, made from raw ingredients, never pre-bought, never frozen, always fresh!
The process of making the best-tasting pizza starts with the creation of natural yeast from high-quality ingredients. After all ingredients are in place, the mix is left to settle for two days. Then, it is mixed further with the dough and bread flour. The whole process takes 10 to 12 days to complete.
Next, come the toppings. They are made of fresh ingredients, prepared daily, never pre-cooked, and only added to the dough right before the pizza enters the oven. Additionally, we make each pizza separately to preserve its individual aromas and subtle flavours.
Also, try Massimo’s gluten-free pizza dough, made from rice and corn flour, for its succulent taste and a healthier eating experience. We believe everyone should be able to enjoy our tasty pizzas, including those who are on a gluten-free diet. Just come to Massimo Italian Restaurant and relish in the most appetizing gluten-free pizza in town.

Homemade Pasta
P is for Perfection
The preparation, the shape, and the sauce are keys to a great pasta dish. Each day we make our pasta from scratch before adding carefully chosen ingredients – paying special attention to the texture.
For added freshness and variety of aromas, all of our sauces use chopped ingredients – as opposed to blended ones. We are particularly proud of our agnolotti fillings, but you are welcome to discover your own favourite dish – please ask us if you don’t know where to begin.
We also offer you the distinct taste of imported pastas from Lecce, Southern Italy, otherwise unavailable in Bali. If you are a long-term resident in Bali, our attention to flavour – and texture – will be something of an awakening. If you are just stopping by… enjoy!
Last but, certainly, not least, we have gluten-free pasta and Italian sauce available in the house. Everyone, including guests with special diets, should be able to enjoy the authentic taste of Italian cuisine. And at Massimo Italian Restaurant, you can.

Massimo Sacco & The Staff | Bringing great food with a smile.
Massimo Italian Restaurant, in Sanur, Bali, has been serving authentic Italian cuisine in the culinary tradition of Southern Italy for more than two decades. Our running success can be attributed to the owner Massimo Sacco from a coastal town in the southeastern region of Italy known as Lecce.
Chef Massimo began his delicious career in a culinary school in Italy. After graduating with honors, he furthered his skill at hotels and restaurant in Isle of Man, London and Frankfurt – before joining several international cruise liners.
Today, the chef’s love for good food – Southern Italian dishes in particular – comes through in the simple, light, Mediterranean-influenced menu. Here, to keep it fresh, each dish is prepared when you order – to maintain the freshness of even the scantiest of ingredients.
Yet, from years of experience, Chef Massimo knows that a great meal alone is not enough to put the restaurant on the map like it is today. It requires the best ambiance in the kitchen and throughout the restaurant. He is, of course, referring to the women and men who help him serve the best Italian food in Bali.
“I know it’s a cliché to say that, but we’re all one big family here. I speak Indonesian, so there isn’t any communication problem, and most of the times we all feel like we’re happily sharing a home”, he says.
The smiling staff around the restaurant is a testament to that. You will immediately feel this family atmosphere every time you visit Massimo Italian Restaurant.
The Venue | The place to go for authentic Italian dining in Bali.
Massimo Italian Restaurant is located in Jalan Danau Tamblingan, one of the busiest tourist districts in Sanur.
Once you are in the area, just look for a mouth-watering display of gelato in front of our restaurant. A big showcase of authentic homemade gelato is set up right by the sidewalk, often attracting a small crowd. Choosing from refreshing desserts, they often enjoy right on the spot.
Our restaurant itself consists of three sections. Near the entrance is the garden sitting area with leafy tropical trees and plants providing shades for guests during the day. At night, this spot is a favourite for those who want to have a romantic, candle-lit dinner. Further inside the establishment is the large indoor sitting area. This section is furnished with long tables; perfect for groups and families. The last one is the air-conditioned section where guests can enjoy Massimo's delectable offering in utmost comfort.
Indeed, Massimo has long been the place to go for intimate family gatherings or festive celebrations. Whatever the occasion is, Massimo offers an unrivaled authentic Italian dining experience in a tasteful setting where there’s truly something for everybody.
Savoury Secrets From Massimo’s Kitchen | Recreate the experience at home
Pasta is arguably the most important of the Italian dishes. It is so popular that the Italians have many different ways to prepare it. The following recipes from Massimo will give you a taste of the world-famous culinary tradition that has been passed down for generations.


PACCHERI AI GAMBERONI
(Paccheri with Prawns in Tomato-Cream Sauce)
Preparation method: Start by boiling the Paccheri pasta in salted water for 12 minutes until al dente; firm to the bite. While waiting for the pasta, prepare the tomato cream prawn sauce as follows:
Fry onions and garlic in extra-virgin olive oil until soft. Add whole prawns and chopped shrimp. Cook for 30 seconds, then flambé with white wine.
Pour cooking cream into the prawn sauce and cook for 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes and keep on low heat for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and is reduced. Add the freshly ground black pepper.
When the pasta has been boiled for 12 minutes and is al dente, drain and add it to the sauce. Add the chopped parsley, salt according to your preference, and serve.


SPAGHETTI AOP CON RUCOLA E PACHINO
(Spaghetti with Oil, Garlic, Chili, Rucola and Cherry Tomatoes)
Preparation Method: Start by cooking Spaghetti pasta in boiling salted water for approximately 7 minutes until al dente. While waiting for the pasta, prepare the sauce as follows: Fry up some garlic in extra-virgin olive oil until soft. Add chili and anchovies. Stir briefly before adding cherry tomatoes and salt to your liking. When the pasta has become al dente, drain and then add it to the sauce. Finally, add fresh rocket lettuce and chopped parsley. Mix well. Serve hot.


LINGUINE CU LLI CAURRI
(Linguine with Fresh Crab)
Preparation Method Preparations start with extracting the crab meat from the shell. Rather than throwing it away, clean the shell. It’ll make a great garnish for the dish later.
Now start cooking the Linguine pasta in boiling, lightly salted water for approximately 6 minutes until al dente. While it is cooking, prepare the sauce as follows:
Fry some garlic in extra-virgin olive oil until soft. Add the chili and the anchovies. Cook for 30 seconds. Add crab meat and cook for an additional 30 seconds, then flambé in white wine. Add the cherry tomatoes and keep the sauce on low heat for 2 minutes until it’s reduced and thickens. Add salt to your liking.
When the pasta has become al dente, drain it then add it to the sauce. Stir in the chopped parsley, and serve.


GRAN FUSILLI AI QUATTRO FORMAGGI E CRUDO
(Jumbo Fusilli Pasta with Sauce of Four Cheeses and Ham)
Preparation Method: Start things off boiling up the fusilli pasta in lightly-salted water for 12 minutes until al dente. While cooking you should have time to prepare the sauce as follows:
On a low heat, add the butter and the Gorgonzola cheese to the pan. When the cheese starts to melt, add Parma ham and cooking cream then cook for couple of minutes until the sauce is reduced and thicker.
Shortly before the pasta becomes al dente, add remaining Parmesan, Pecorino and Mascarpone cheeses to the reduced sauce. Stir it briefly, then add pasta to sauce and serve.


CALAMARI E GAMBERI
(Fried Calamari and Prawn)
Preparation Method: Start by cutting the squid into rings. Wash and pat dry the rings and prawns. Toss them in the flour in small batches just before frying. Fry them in hot oil until golden. Drain well; squeeze some fresh lemon then lightly salt to taste. Enjoy your crispy, light and tender squid and prawn. We serve at restaurant with rice fritters and French fries.


MBRIGGHIATIEDDHI
(Traditional Beef Roll)
Preparation Method: Place the beef slices between 2 pieces of oven paper and flatten with a mallet. Place on each slice of thin tenderloin one slice of ham, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley. Carefully roll up the beef slices and secure with toothpicks. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the beef rolls and place on the hot grill. Cook for about 5 minutes then brush more extra-virgin olive oil, turn and grill until cooked for about 5 more minutes.


PASTIERA NAPOLETANA
(Traditional Cheese Cake)
Preparation Method: Put flour and butter into a food mixer and blend until grainy. Then blend in the yolks and sugar. When ready, wrap it in cling-film and leave in the fridge for 2 hours. Roll the dough to a thickness of 0,5 cm, use it to line a cake pan then prick the pastry all over with a fork. Put the ricotta into a bowl and mix in the sugar. Add remaining filling ingredients and mix well. Lay the filling into the lined cake pan. Make strips of pastry and lay them crisscross across the top of the cake. Bake for 45 minutes at 180 degrees. Before removing from the tray, wait until it has cooled enough.


CROSTATA DI ARANCE
(Orange Tart)
Preparation Method: Put flour and butter into a food mixer and blend until grainy. Then blend in the yolks, sugar and grated lemon skin. When ready, wrap it in cling-film and leave in the fridge for 2 hours. Roll the dough to a thickness of 0,5 cm, use it to line a cake pan then prick the pastry all over with a fork. Lay the orange marmalade filling into the lined cake pan. Make strips of pastry and lay them crisscross across the top of the cake. Bake for 45 minutes at 180 degrees.

Massimo Gallery | Photos from the past
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Massimo Sacco Smiling by MemorabiliaChef Massimo smiling with a wall full of memorabilia in the background.
Black and White Chef Massimo ProfileMassimo Sacco believes that excellent Italian cuisine requires time to prepare.
Sideway Close up of Massimo SaccoMassimo Sacco's love for Italian food coupled with his careful approach during the preparation gives his creation a distinctly authentic Italian flavor.
Medium Shot Chef Massimo SmilingChef Massimo is proud to serve the best of Italian cuisine in Bali.
Close up of Chef Massimo SmilingChef Massimo brings the long standing culinary tradition of Lecce in Southern Italy
Chef Massimo's Close UpMassimo Sacco looking forward to your visit to Massimo Italian Restaurant Bali.
Frontside Close up of Massimo SaccoMassimo Sacco's passion for food is surpassed only by his passion for people.
Chef Massimo's Beaming SmileChef Massimo believes it's important to keep the atmosphere around the restaurant happy at all times.
Chef Massimo Smiling By Frying PansChef Massimo with his big smile, standing next to some frying pans.
Chef Massimo Somber Close upChef Massimo is looking to treat his guests with the hospitality of his hometown of Lecce, Italy.
Close up Profile of MassimoChef Massimo believes in the simplicity of Italian cooking philosophy.
Chef Massimo Smiling by A Wall of PicturesChef Massimo in front of a wall of pictures in the indoor dining area.
Massimo Sacco with a Big, Contented SmileChef Massimo will welcome you at the restaurant with a big smile.
Close up of Chef Massimo ProfileChef Massimo's presence define the warm hospitality at the restaurant.
Chef Massimo Hand on ChinChef Massimo picks his ingredients carefully to produce the authentic taste of Italian cuisine.
Massimo Glances to the LeftChef Massimo bases his culinary creation on original Italian cooking tradition.
Massimo Sacco Somber Close upChef Massimo smiling to the camera
Close Up of Massimo SaccoThe dishes at Massimo Italian Restaurant Bali are simple yet carefully prepared by chef Massimo's dedicated kitchen team.
Medium Shot Profile of Chef MassimoMassimo Sacco will treat the guests of his restaurant with the genuine south Italy hospitality.
Chef Massimo Smiling with Arm on The TableChef Massimo Smiling for The Camera in the indoor dining area.
Chef Massimo With Two Hands on CheeksChef Massimo's hospitality around the restaurant helps to maintain genuine Italian dining experience.
Medium Shot Somber Profile Shot of MassimoThe cheerful Massimo Sacco in his kitchen.
Close up of Chef MassimoChef Massimo want each and every one of the guests to his restaurant to enjoy the experience of authentic Italian dining.
Portrait of Chef MassimoMassimo Sacco brings the best of south Italian culinary tradition to Bali.
Chef Massimo Sacco In The KitchenThe dishes at Massimo Italian Restaurant Bali are made with genuine Italian cooking tradition.
Massimo Sacco Smiling in The KitchenChef Massimo in the kitchen where he prepares the best Italian food in Bali.
Chef Massimo with a Big Smile on His FaceChef Massimo and his staff is always happy to serve the best authentic Italian food to guests of his restaurant.
Massimo Sacco Profile PictureChef Massimo's authentic Italian flavors are based on excellent choice of ingredient and simplicity.