We chose Maxi's for lunch because none of the other places on the street looked open. My husband and I both thought the food was much better than expected. He loved the olive oil and parmesan combo they brought with the bread, as well as his penne alla flavia. I had the calamari pasta, and thought the light tomato sauce was absolutely perfect. It also had a ton of calamari, way more than necessary.
I don't know if they have additional dining space beyond the main bar area that you see when you walk in. It's quite small, and probably not a good choice for large or even mid-sized groups.