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I ate at this place and really thought that the servings would at least come close to a similar size. How disappointing that the portion servings were less than appropriate. This was not even a lunch time portion and I have received bigger portions on an airline. South African Airways and KLM for example give bigger portions of food than what i received for the amount of money i spent. I definitely did not order this food at lunch time nor from the lunch menu. My number 1 gripe is definitely the ridiculously small food portions. If this is their policy for deliveries, why bother. They do themselves a disservice as i now would not go there in person.

The food here is uniformly very heavy and not at all skillfully cooked, the space is ridiculously small and cramped, and the music is very loud don't even think of having a conversation with your dinner companions. Max Soha is emblematic of the mediocre offerings on the Upper West Side, where people flock to barely competent restaurants that have zero atmosphere because they don't want to venture lower than 72nd St. If you insist on staying in the UWS and want decent Italian, go to Pisticci on LaSalle or Gennaro or Celeste, Max Soha is an over-hyped, underwhelming establishment.

Prices are good but indicative of the quality of the food. Gave it one more try but still don't understand what the fuss is about. Are there no good restaurants in Morningside Heights?

I love their food, esp the pastas and bread! The service could improve by hiring another wait-person. It gets really busy in there, and it seems like our waiter was doing 5 things at the same time and the hostess had to help with bringing us food. even though they don't take reservations, I called ahead to let them know I've a pretty big party coming for my birthday dinner . They were nice enough to remember my request! We had a table when we arrived.

Max Cafe is decorated with old coaches,sofas and tables in a way that make it the most comfortable place to have a pleasant conversation. The ambient is close to what you would expect from the fictitious coffee place Central Perk, featured in the TV series Friends. Half-light makes it very relaxing but not suitable for reading after sunset, bring a portable book light if you plan to finish your book late. The free wireless access and place to plug your laptop makes it suitable for a less social but more productive time. Food is always fresh and tasty and service is very good. My choices in the menu: Tapas del Mare or Di Parma, Panini : Grilled chicken with roasted peppers , Red wine : Argentinian Malbec, to finish a nice Tiramisu and a double Espresso.

The food is great. Every time we go there it gets better and better. We finally found a restaurant where the food is always good, the service is good , and there are no complaints!

Although there is often a wait and the restaurant is very physically small and crowded, the food here is worth it. The gnocchi, as well as many of the pasta dishes, is amazing. For $20/person including split appetizer, individual entree, and split half carafe of wine, this is a great meal. The only downside is the hostess there are 2 which rotate nights, but both are flaky, incompetent, and very inept at actually determining how long you will have to wait for a table. (The answer is always 10-15 minutes for 2.) The waiters, however, are very friendly, even if a bit harried. Cash only.