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Informal Italian eatery featuring familiar fare & pies, plus a hand-on kids' pizza-making class.
What to order: Jimmy Max Special Pizza · Mary Max Pizza · Handmade Mozzarella SticksFrom Google Maps reviews.
I used to order takeout from Jimmy Max all the time—their appetizers and pizza were always delicious. I don’t live five minutes away anymore, but I recently went back and was blown away, especially by their gluten-free options. I have a daughter with celiac disease, and on Staten Island the options are usually very limited—pizza, pasta, or maybe a burger bun. Not at Jimmy Max. Their gluten-free menu is extensive. My daughter hadn’t had a rice ball in over six years, and the one she had here was
I can’t say enough good things about Jimmy Max’s. Walking in on a Tuesday night for their gluten-free Tuesday menu was just the start. The food, Absolutely amazing, gluten-free pizza, gluten-free mozzarella sticks and a pumpkin cheesecake that’s to die for (shout out JoAnna’s Desserts!) But what really makes it special is the energy. The owner, Jimmy, is one of the warmest people I’ve ever met. Even on a busy night, he sat down, chatted with me for a good 20 minutes, shared his story, and made
Too expensive for how nasty the pasta taste. Very acidic, host is inpatient. Meat tastes like it’s been in the fridge for a little too long.
From the Jan 27, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.
No working thermometer in the fridge or hot-holding unit.
The required wash-your-hands sign wasn't posted.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.