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Cafe Primo

4.0 (126 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 2:45 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Quiet
Classy
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Lunch Combo, the 3 items are pre-selected, but are very good!
Jeff B.

Loved it! Nice little cafe, historical building, great service, and the food was light and refreshing which was perfect for the day walking and touring the area. Highly recommended!

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Shelby H.

We did get to dinner later in the evening and had a 20 minute wait, because they were busy and short staffed. My wine was delicious and went well with my pasta! With the crowd it was loud because it is a smaller restaurant. My husband's pizza he didn't care for, because it needed a little more sauce and meats and the crust was a little burnt too. The waitress was amazing and the space was clean. We understand the hustle and give grace and respect and we will be back for more! Also I felt like the prices were reasonable.

Pasta Romano and pizza
Jill J.

This little gem is well worth the drive! The pizza and Pasta Ramono were ssssooooo good!

Pepperoni pizza with basil
Kim R.

Neat little place with great pizza and pasta entrees. We also enjoyed old fashioneds with our meals. Our first visit! Service was friendly. We'll be back!

Cheesesteaks
Britney F.

Service is not good. Took forever to get our food after we watched them give later tables the same food we ordered. Talked to the waitress 3 times, to order, to get our food, and pay the check. Food is yummy. Penne Calabrian was our favorite. Also got the Primo Primo which was a little soggy but the crust was good. If you'd like an appetizer that comes out with your meal get the Cheesesticks. I'd give it more starts if the service wasn't awful.

Caesar salads
Claudia E.

Come get what my fiancé called "the best pizza in Kentucky" right here. While I can't say this definitively, since we haven't tried every single pizza in the state, this one was really special. We stopped here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and it was lovely. We started out with some appetizer-sized Caesar salads. We really enjoyed these, from the lettuce, to the dressing, to the croutons, everything was nicely dispersed and tasted great. Then came the star of the show: the prosciutto di parma pizza. Nicely peppered with oregano, with a sturdy and crispy bottom, this pizza was absolutely delicious. The prosciutto and cheese played well with the other elements in the pizza culminating in a bite that we really couldn't get enough of. We really loved this place. Great spring day to enjoy our lunch outside with a beer. Would definitely recommend, and we can't wait to come back!

The Penne Mediterranean & Primo Pizza was great! Sorry the picture was taken at the end.
Beth C.

The food was outstanding! We had pasta and pizza, which was perfectly seasoned. The pizza sauce is great. I am not a fan of sweet sauces, and this one was primo! The pasta was rich and delicious. We entered Cafe Primo on a whim, expecting a regular pizza joint. The experience was wonderful!!!

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Good food, quick efficient service, pizza very good, Atmosphere can be loud when busy.

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Fantastic pizza and tasty cannoli. Clean premises, good service, a must stop in Bardstown

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Great food Everyone needs to try this place.....Not to expensive and great service.....their pasta ROCKS

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3 years ago

This place is amazing. The food is amazing. The staff are so nice. Great place for getting together.

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Absolutely amazing pizza! The staff was literally running around taking care of customers. Definitely recommend!!!!!

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4 years ago

Ate there today and it was delish, I had the lunch Primo. I got soup salad and veggie pasta. It did not disappoint at all

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Very very friendly staff and food was to die for. Best authentic pizza I have ever eaten! Definitely will be back very soon

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3 years ago

Food is awesome, and the service is fantastic thanks Sydney for making us feel welcome. The building is old, and the low light is on point.

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5 years ago

Great pizza & pasta! We'd come back for the the hot brown pizza! A little loud inside but clean and friendly staff!

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Best pizza I've had in a long time. The Hot Brown with white sauce. Fabulous! The pastas looked I, too.

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