Maximo's Italian Grill Restaurant Review
1117 Decatur St. (Ursulines Ave.) 
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New Orleans, LA 70116
504-586-8883 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
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- Private room(s)
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Open late Fri.-Sat.
- Casual dressy
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| Maximo’s house specialty remains a fire-roasted rack of lamb, and it does not disappoint. The generous serving has a crusty, herb-flecked skin, while a spicy pepper jelly proves a more than suitable substitution for the standard mint. Straightforward presentations such as this dish are the hallmark of the menu, from tender sautéed calamari to a combination of fire-roasted chicken and sausage, which both prove juicy under crisp skins. The exact composition of the mixed seafood grill changes frequently, but this dish can be relied on for its simple preparation that lets the flavors of fresh scallops, shrimp and Gulf fish stand on their own considerable merits. Desserts continue the Italian theme, with such classics as tiramisu and sorbetti. The mostly Italian wine list may not suit everyone, but for those who appreciate Italian wines the list is admirable. Maximo’s features semi-private, distinctive high-backed booths, and its long "dining bar" facing the open kitchen, a nice perch for solo diners. |
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