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    IL Primo

    4.4 (244 reviews)
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
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    Good for kids

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    Orecchiette & Bolognese

    got the bolognese and arancini. Both were great. Bolognese was rich and super solid, and the arancini were crispy and on point. Atmosphere was awesome too--great vibe. Definitely going back.

    Sydney W.

    I only had an espresso martini here, but it was really good!!! Our waiter was seriously SO nice!!! My friends food looked amazing, I just had already eaten so I didn't get food! So it would be a perfect date night spot or place to catch up with friends!!!

    Branzino special with capellini and beurre blanc, melted feta app, eggplant parmesan special, olive app, Manhattan with Sazerac Rye
    William B.

    Exceeded expectations. A friend's recommendation for our visit to Chattanooga and I'm so glad we visited! Excellent service, top-tier drinks and fabulous food! Also the perfect vibe. White tablecloth food without the white tablecloth or dress code. You cannot skip the bread, it was astounding. All of our meals were so very good. Don't leave town without trying this gem.

    Ricotta Cavatelli
    Alexia G.

    My friend and I found this place by happy chance, just walking around. The place was packed but as there was only 2 of us they got us in right away. We were greeted warmly right away and were seated. Even though the place was busy we were given ample attention by every server that passed by. It's a quite fancy place and we were challenged reading through menu as they use the correct Italian names (I loved that btw but we are simple people over here) But with Yelp pictures we were able to make our choice. I decided on the Ricotta Cavatelli and I added chicken. It was so perfect! My friend got the salmon and said it was cooked perfectly. My favorite part was the seasonal vegetables that came in the dish, everything was cooked perfectly.

    Connor will take great care of you!
    Todd E.

    It has been called the best Italian restaurant outside of Florence (Italy, NOT Kentucky, y'all) Authentic Italian cuisine, ample servings, a full bar with many creative cocktails from which to choose, the vibe is trendy and upscale. Whether it is for a full meal, a drink and appetizer, or a soup and salad (my favs are the potato leak with balsamic drizzle and the arugula salad with fresh cheese and balsamic dressing) Come visit next time you are near the Northshore just outside of Chattanooga and you TOO will soon be making your own stellar yelp entry!! Ask for Connor - very personable - he will take great care of you!

    John H.

    If you like salty food? This is the place for you. Everything I ate and I ate a lot there that night and everything was full of salt, they don't understand flavor which surprises me, everything in Charlotte was this way. Not for me. Won't be back.

    Natalie and I with our to go toasted ravioli
    Darrick L.

    AMAZING SERVICE!!! AMAZING FOOD!!!!!! AMAZING ATMOSPHERE!!! My girlfriend and I had to pivot last night after our first restaurant choice was booked and BOY WAS THAT A BLESSING IN DISGUISE!!! From the moment we walked in we were greeted with excited hosts and an even cooler and joyful server named Connor. Natalie got a Caesar Salad with Salmon, which was AMAZING, and I got the ravioli. I didn't really like the ravioli and Connor could tell based off my reaction. NOTHING WRONG WITH THE DISH!!! The butternut squash just wasn't my taste. Before I knew it, Connor brought me out a replacement dish of toasted ravioli which was WAY MORE up my alley. Next time I really want to try their pizzas!!! When you go, ask for Connor he'll hook you up BUT take good care of him ;)

    Affogato
    Michelle G.

    Another successful dinner downtown Chattanooga! This place is a bit on the smaller side so we had about an hour wait. The food and drinks were worth it! We had a few appetizers and drinks. I had the chicken piccata which was absolutely delicious. I chose Brussel sprouts as my side because they are my favorite. The Brussels were just okay. IMO there was too much bacon. My biggest complaint about this place was how absolutely cold it was! Granted, it was 15 degrees outside, but there was a major draft everywhere in the restaurant that made it feel like 30 degrees. I took my coat off for pictures, but we had to stay bundled up the entire meal. I will be back! But will definitely wait for warmer weather.

    Rigatoni with sausage

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    We had an excellent dinner there on NYE. Beth was very knowledgeable and on top of everything. Everyone loved the food and drinks.

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    Wow 10 years and still finding myself enjoying dining here as often as I can. Never change!

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    Great food - great service! A little loud...but that means a packed a restaurant and that's usually a good sign. Will be back!

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    Steven S.

    Thanks for letting us know that Taylor took good care of you.

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    The Ossobuco was amazing. Fresh ingredients and good seasonal offerings. Excellent menu choices.

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    Do they offer outside/patio seating?

    They do have outside seating just along the perimeter of the building.

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    So, I feel a little guilty that we didn't love it because by all accounts, the owner of this place…read moreis amazing. We had a brief interaction with him on our visit and he was so nice but it was as we were leaving. It's tiny and crowded and that's okay! But the servers are constantly being snotty brats at you for like, bothering to exist. We sat outside and everyone waiting was leaning with their butts pressed on our table. The food sounded better than it tasted but it wasn't bad. I just wasn't blown away. But honestly the girls working there were SO RUDE that I haven't been able to go back even though I want to give it a second chance. We waited for a while to pay but they didn't come back, and so many people were waiting, we went inside to let them run our card. Well, two of them screamed at us for "crowding" the space and then yanked the card out of my husband's hand and told him to go wait outside and chastised us for not staying out until they bothered to come. lol. Sorry for trying to pay. I wish we hadn't.

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