Amazing service. Food was taking a while to get to our table so they brought us a free appetizer. Got sat quickly. Amazing rigatoni best I have ever had. Would recommend a million times read more

My first time at IL Primo was absolutely incredible. Delicious food, outstanding service (thank you Chanelle!!!) and the ambiance was fantastic. read more

I used to love this restaurant but DO NOT COME HERE ON MONDAYS! There is a "social boys club" that likes to frequent the bar area and crowd the restaurant with their obnoxious antics. They are loud, annoying, and "claim" this spot to be their Monday Night get together - without their wives present - giving them full permission to act like LOUD drunk @$$holes. They have no courtesy for all the other patrons in the restaurant. They act like they privately rented out the spot, but they didn't.... And still choose to take up and stand over and interrupt other patrons trying to simply enjoy a date night :) The *new* manager is oblivious to anything happening in their restaurant and it is no wonder the other manager left for a better restaurant. Now I can say- please go try "Giardino Chattanooga" for your *real* Italian / pasta needs. Do not waste your time at this establishment with this *new* management. read more

Ok everyone in the restaurant is lovely and so polite. We waited 30ish minutes on Friday night, but we were not in a rush so it was fine. Sat on the patio with heated lamps and cute little two person tables. It was small, but very intimate and actually perfect for the night! Our server Amanda (I think that's her name) was so wonderful and knowledgeable, we had so many questions. She never acted rushed with us and was helpful and gave excellent recommendations. The food was amazing. The quality and taste was perfection. We got the chicken Marsala and rigatoni with sausage and both were just so delicious. We went here for a few and far between date night and there was absolutely no negative. Thank you for such a wonderful dining experience. read more

Everything about this restaurant is amazing including ,but not limited to, the food, drinks, staff, and menu! Some friends and I went tonight and decided to venture out. Unfortunately, I was not a fan of what I got (at absolutely no fault of the restaurant). As a previous server, I was mortified to send it back. However, our server Connor was so sweet and understanding! They quickly replaced my meal and I was beyond pleased with their service and my replacement! The manager Korey was so sweet as well and made sure we got everything we need! The restaurant deserves more than 5 stars! It has a special place in my heart and tummy, as well as so many other locals in Chattanooga. I 110% recommend this restaurant to everyone in Chattanooga or out of town! read more

After hearing good things around town about this joint, I was excited to visit and enjoy a nice meal. Sadly, my visit was disappointing. My mistake was saying the patio would be fine to eat in. The waitress sat me at a table in the very back corner of the patio, and it was equal parts cold and uncomfortable with the awkward patio furniture. The bread brought to our table was bland and frankly, cold. I thought the main meal would at least taste more interesting, but I was wrong once again. I ordered the ricotta-bacon-vegetable pasta dish. It looked very tasty, and came out warm. Sadly, it was soaked in so much oil and the bacon flavor was so overpowering I could not eat it. My friend ordered the fried pork meal with capers, and it was almost tasty, but the odd aftertaste ruined the whole meal. Although service was friendly, I could not see myself coming back to Il Primo in the future. Honestly, the bland food is not worth the prices. read more

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My wife and I came last night on an unusually busy night. We were underquotes on the time by quite a bit. Why five stars? They went above and beyond to make it right with us, even though we had barely complained. We love Il Primo (here and Ooltewah), but this really solidified our love for this restaurant. Anyone can handle a great situation, but the way they handled this bad situation let us know how they feel about their customers. This right here is how you run a restaurant. Thank you guys, and we'll see you again soon. read more

Our go to place in Ooltewah for good Italian food. Always a good meal and good service.

Just a quick update. Haven't been able to visit in some time. Was remembered at the bar, read into that what you will, and made to feel special yet again. Emily is the gold standard for bartenders/servers! Good people, good food, good times. read more

The food here is so delicious! I love getting the homemade noodles and desserts. The chocolate cheese cake may be the best dessert I've ever had in my life! Our babysitter got sick and so we ended up bringing all 5 of our children here for my husbands birthday. We were the only prime there with kids and they still treated us so well. The service here was great, the food was perfect, and the music is rad. read more

Love love love only complaint is that we wish they had better chairs for heavier people (over300lbs) but other than that everything is wonderful read more

This is our 2nd trip to IL Primo. The food is excellent and the staff is very friendly. I was very happy to see the burrata still on the menu! The atmosphere is also nice to have drinks with friends. read more

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A variety of options that are all delicious! The bread is my absolute favorite. The environment is perfect for a night out or a special occasion. read more

Great food and service. Will definitely stop back when back in that area. The servers recommend appetizers and meal were spot on

My wife and I dined here for our 6 month anniversary. This was, without a doubt, one of best experiences we've had at any restaurant! Jake, the manager, and Dalton our server went above and beyond with great food recommendations, and even Prosecco and tiramisu on the house. Jake took 10 minutes out of his busy night to chat with my wife and I about living in Chattanooga. We will be back! read more

It's hard to impress my picky husband, but they did it! The arrabiatta sauce was good, not too spicy and a dallop of goat cheese perfected it! The Burrata that we started with was phenomenal! Thank you for a delicious meal! read more

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Craving a comforting Italian meal? Perfect place. Delicious. Only downside was how loud the atmosphere was. If you have sensitive ears just be prepared. read more

My wife and I found this "Gem" of authentic Italian cuisine in Chattanooga. Well worth a visit. I had the pan seared halibut (on point, in temperature and texture, never mind the flavor) and Dana had the mushroom ravioli (homemade), soft and so rich in flavor that they tasted like beef. I highly recommend Il Primo. Prices were reasonable for the value. Our waitress Susie was great. read more

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I can say it is my favorite Italian restaurant in the area. I had a wonderful dinner with my Iranian friends. We had a very good birthday celebration for our beautiful Iranian friend who turned 75. Restaurant provided free desert for her birthday. Dinner was good but the portion of the food was small for the amount of money it was. But the taste was good. Everybody's meal was tasty. We tried a couple of desserts and they were special like cannolis were taste of liqueur. I will visit this place many many times read more

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My wife and I sat at the bar which is full service. Solid drink selection and great service. I have the shrimp Alfredo which was delicious and my wife enjoyed her chicken Marsala. read more

I try to be adventurous when I go out to eat, but when you find something as incredible as the chicken piccata here..... I just can't order any other entree no matter how many times we go and I say Ill try something new!!!! So.... I order my regular and then sample everyone else's, it's the best of both worlds! If you have room, we rarely do, order a dessert ( if you're like us and enjoyed dinner too much to eat any more)...... still order it and take it home, it's worth it!!! read more

I would classify this as a great meeting or date place. Good Italian dishes with some class. I was with a 7 person party and think we had some variation of 7 different dishes. Everyone loved them. For me, the Lobster Ravioli was excellent. Comes with a cream sauce but you can modify depending on your diet and preference. This is not a big place and was formerly a small grocery store. Service was great, but you could wait for a seat depending on your timing. They do not do reservations. I think in warmer days they may be able expand to some areas outside. Overall, a place I will return to read more

Absolutely the best meal and service in Chattanooga! I had 2 cocktails, salad, and a pick 3 charcuterie plate for $38! Paulette is the best server! Highly recommend. read more

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Just ordinary... I have many friends who like it.. We enjoy good Italian fare but IL Primo is Not anything special..

Be prepared to wait, we did so for around 45 minutes to an hour. We opted to sit at the bar and eat, which was to be honest very loud and crowded. We visited with a few friends that were at a table and found it to be a lot more quiet and more conducive to chatting. Your mileage may vary. The food was exceptional. If you're looking for good draft beer this is not your place. They only had four or five on tap, however the cocktails looked wonderful and the food was exceptional well worth the time although I'm not sure it's worth the wait :-). read more

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Went with my family on a Saturday nigh but got there around 630pm so at that time we got the last table without wait time but after us we noticed people waiting but the restaurant has large seating area. I noticed there is the option of opening the entire front windows as they were covered by clear plastic. Given that the weather was nice it would have been nice if that area was opened and allow some ventilation given the current COVID status. The tables where spread some but based on number of people in attendance more ventilation would have been great. Got us does not matter as much since already vaccinated. Waiter was very nice and informative. Appetizers and salads came out quickly but main entrees were slow to come out. I have to comment on the complimentary bread like I did at the other location. Waitress had told us the bread is baked fresh but what is disappointing is it come out cold but this location not as cold as the Ooltewah location. Still, nothing special about it. The orzo cheese balls wheee great. Crispy crust and nice soft cheesy inside. They were on a spaghetti sauce. The apple walnut Gorgonzola salat was great. I recommend the side of spaghetti as their sauce is great. The large $10 and small $5. The appearance of the large is small as it is rolled piled up but when you spend it on the plate it is actually significantly more! Ricotta Cavatelli had bacon so I subbed chicken since we do not eat pork. I did not realize how much Brussels sprouts are in it. You better like that stuff otherwise you may not like that dish. I moved some to my wife plate which she enjoyed with her salad. Chicken piccata is always a safe choice with a side of spaghetti The penne with 4 cheeses is full of cheese and my son added chicken to it Assis was very tasty and full of flavors. Pricing is very reasonable for the potions except a $9 up charge for subbing chicken for bacon is little steep. Mag be $5 mote reasonable since subbing not adding but subbing a meat. Overall great time just need to ventilate more since they do have a whole side of the building that can be open and do better with the complimentary bread to get closer to my 5 starts rating. We plan to return in the future!! read more

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Fantastic meal and very affordably priced. The chicken Marsala was fantastic and my daughter absolutely loved the special braised pork shank with a wonderfully delicious risotto. We will be back on next trip to Chatt!! read more

This place was excellent the food is amazing and be sure to ask them about all of their specials. I would highly recommend the North Shore location since you have other great places around you and an excellent atmosphere. I had the special which was a lamb or beef shank over a corn cream purée. The meat was fall off the bone tender and the meal was excellent. My wife had the mushroom stuffed ravioli and she said it was amazing. We will definitely be going back soon. If you like this place and you finished your meal and you're looking for change in scenery,, check out the Tremont Tavern just across the street. read more

Go here if you want to be abused by narcissistic staff (Josh) for 1) inquiring about a reservation you confirmed existed with the hostess upon arrival, 2) sitting for a while at the bar with party of three, 3) being informed the table was almost ready by the same hostess, 4) not having been seated 45 minutes later, and 5) inquiring what is going on to the owner/host. Josh blew us away with his rude, dismissive demeanor. I reacted by telling him calmly he is ruining our evening. He laughed in my face. A truly wretched sense of poor service and self centered ridicule of customers permeates this place like the stench of rotten cabbage emanating from one particular bad dude. Stay away. read more

Impressed with the extra steps the staff took to accommodate our party of 10 while maintaining Covid restrictions. We were served complementary appetizers for waiting an extra 30 mins to be seated after our reservation time. The kitchen closed 20 mins after we were seated which was disappointing. Food is absolutely delicious with large portion sizes and a great drink selection. Something for every price range without sacrificing the "fancy" feel. One of my favorite restaurants in the Chattanooga area. read more

So happy to have finally made it here! The food was excellent the service was amazing. The bar menu good variety. The pasta, the sauces,the variety of dishes yum. Fresh taste , good spices, server was able to give descriptions of all the dishes. This will be a regular spot. read more

Every time I have come to Primo I have really enjoyed it. The manager, Josh, is always really kind and actually cares that our experience was exemplary. Friday nights they have brought in live music, which has added a cool atmosphere to the evening. I've come in on a Friday and on a Tuesday and the experience was the same both times. Servers were kind and attentive while not being in your face. Wait times were respectable and the restaurant was clean. Make sure that you get the Tiramisu for dessert - it's excellent! They have great wine selections and is one of the best places in Chattanooga for good wine service. I would definitely add Il Primo to one of my go-to Nooga restaurants and has to be the better restaurant on the north side of the river. read more

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So I don't normally write a review, but I would absolutely not recommend this restaurant for dinner. I wa visiting from out of town, and my brother and I arrived early and had a drink at the bar and the female bartender was wonderful. But after waiting 40 minutes after our reservation time, we realized the owner Josh had given our table away. When we approached him about this he laughed and shrugged us off. Apparently he feels he is above providing customer service to his patrons. I am a president of a very large multinational company and not a complainer. But I have NEVER been treated so rudely by a restaurant, let alone from the owner. If the other owner of Il Primo see's this, I would look for a new owner to work the front door. If I can give this restaurant zero stars I would. read more

This was the first time I had ever been to Il Primo before. I thought that it would be just like any other Italian restaurant. I was so wrong. This was the best restaurant I have ever been to before. Not only did they have amazing food but they also had amazing staff! They were so nice and they were able to adapt to my families allergies and needs. Overall this is an amazing establishment and I know that I will be coming back! read more

Il Primo has nice decor and a nice vibe when you walk in. Call ahead seating is a plus (although there was a delay/error, but the manager brought us a complementary appetizer). Minestrone meatball soup was delicious! Simple Italian dishes to enjoy in a lively atmosphere. House and blood orange salads were good. read more

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Went out Friday night for a date night with the hubs. There was a 45 minute wait. Caroline was the hostess and I wanted to compliment her as she was really good at her job. I've been to a few restaurants recently where you can tell people hate their jobs. It was so refreshing to see someone so cheerful. Food was great and our waiter Dalton was excellent as well. Great experience! read more

Wait was reasonable but hot waiting in open air, then we were not given choice of inside or outside. Very hot that night and and uncomfortable outside. Waitress started off like it was going to be best service ever then quickly deteriorated, did not offer drink refills until meal was finished and after we finished eating became quite chatty with customers at the next table. Past out table 2 times before bringing the check. All in all we were very disappointed with service but mushroom ravioli and the Bolognese were very good. Food gets a 4 and service didn't really score. read more

This restaurant is very busy, popular and our thoughts are that it would be even better experience to have a much larger building it's standing room while waiting and we felt like we were in the way. They created top notch dinners and excellent Service! We truly loved the wine choices and amazing unique sauces paired with our meals, taste like the food was made with care! My husband had the Salmon and I had Chicken Marsala with side of roasted beats-we friend each other's dinner-both are delicious and cooked perfectly delicious! We visit from Salt Lake City-short vacation visiting friends and we each enjoyed this restaurant! read more

This place has truly delicious food. I went with my aunt who used to live in Italy and she loved it too. We tried a couple of different dishes and they were just divine. First of all, I ordered the scallop risotto. IT. WAS. SO. GOOD. I could literally could eat it every day forever. So so good. She ordered the Rigatoni al' Arrabbiata with Sausage. It was also quite good. I wish it had a little more spice though. In addition, we tried the polenta and broccoli side dishes. The polenta was to die for. The broccoli was way too salty and I didn't eat any of it at all. The food was great. I will say that the service we received, though kind, Was not fast. Also, it was SO LOUD in the restaurant that we couldn't really have a conversation. read more

During this coronavirus season, Il Primo has done an amazing job of adapting and has nailed their to go service. I've ordered several times and sometimes as many as 6 entrees, and there have been no mistakes and everything is always ready and delivered to my car quickly. My favorites are the chicken carbonara (Wednesday night special) and burrata appetizer. The limoncello drink is my favorite. read more