I have NEVER had bad food or service here. Both locations are great! The rigatoni, pork scallopini, all salads, burrata appetizer, feta appetizer...I could go on and on. read more

Delicious Italian meal a little bit North of Chattanooga...the area is really up and coming and this place is definitely part of the reason...Pasta al dente...arancini done extremely well...arrabbiata sauce just spicy enough...and the canoli...filled to order so it doesn't get shell soggy! read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants. The food is amazing, you have to try the lasagna it is the best! They always have great service and are so friendly. I would highly recommend tutus restaurant. read more

My family and I came here for dinner and we were very impressed. The service was great and we all loved what we ordered. I ordered the short rib which was the chef's special that night and it was the best short rib I have ever had. They serve pretty large portions as well. Definitely a great place for a date night or night out with friends and family! read more

Fantastic variety of food with plenty of choices for everyone. I went with a group of people so I could try more than I could ever hope to order on my own. My favorites were: Arancini Telefono, Mushroom Ravioli, Farroe Island Salmon with Caponata, and Tiramisu. I don't usually go for a simple caesar salad, but it was a perfect compliment. Note, the size of main dish portions vary from the two salad plate pork cutlets to the palm and a half of salmon. The fan favorites around the table were the mozzarella balls (made in house), pumpkin soup, and limoncello dessert. The cannolis were interesting with a pink fruity filling and chocolate chips, but I am a pistachio girl myself. The crispness of the shells made me so happy considering how many pre-filled, soggy cannolis I have come across. Final verdict: I really enjoyed the ambiance of the place- perfect for a date night or ladies' night out. I also appreciate the attention paid to getting local foods and high quality Italian imports. It is a great addition to Cambridge Square, and I can hardly wait to go again soon to try the rest of the menu. read more

This place is awesome. The rigatoni Arabia ya is delicious and the sausage can be substituted with broccoli if desired. The cavatelli is also super good read more

The group of 8 of us had a fantastic time on the soft opening. The appetizers were solid, the Burrata was probably my favorite and it was substantial enough for practically a meal. I'm glad we all split things because there is no way I would have put a dent into the Orecchiette & Bolognese main dish that I ordered. I also got a side of broccoli. I liked the broccoli but if you aren't a black pepper person there was quite a bit on there . There was more than enough of the pasta to eat and then take to work the next day. We all sampled each other's meals and I don't believe there was a single one I didn't think was outstanding. The dry aged meatballs were pretty large, about the size of a baseball and there were two of them. The Pork Scallopini was probably my second favorite taste of someone's meal. It was very juicy and it was a pretty large portion. There are quite a few other options I would like to try so I am sure I'll make it back. Do yourself a favor and get you some Italian food here. Now. read more

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The drinks were excellent and the food was as well. I had the duck which was on special and it was cooked perfectly. The raspberry compote on top was a great balance to the spices on the duck. We had the lasagna and it was top notch. The bread and olive oil is excellent. We had the summer breeze or something like that. read more

IL Primo - Italian Near Me - Ooltewah, Tennessee

Wonderful place. The olive oil with the bread is amazing. The feta and spicy marinara crostini is excellent. The baked penne and 4 cheeses entree was REALLY good. The tiramisu was alright. The service and ambience is excellent! We will return. read more

Wow! Fresh and great tasting Italian. Enjoyed everything. Had a fantastic waiter Taylor. Was very attentive and always wanting to serve. Great restaurant and vibe. read more

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The food is amazing, the staff is some of the best I've experienced and the place itself is a warm comfortable environment. Absolutely recommended. read more

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It was our first time here and I would go back just for the service alone! Service was amazing, food was good and price wasn't too bad. Sangria was very yummy. Definitely recommend read more

Update : went back and was seriously less satisfied. My mom, sister and I took the no reservation option and had drinks at the bar. The bartenders were all barely dressed for Christmas (not barely dressed up, no barely dressed) and we were given the wrong drink twice. When we sat down we had to beg for bread and the waiter looked at us like we had ten heads when we wanted to split meals and order multiple appetizers. Terrible experience. I highly doubt I'll be back. ______________________________________________ The vibe is fabulous and there are many menu options. We came on a Saturday night and had a reservation for 6:15 and were seated immediately. My husband and I had great service and a bottle of wine, an appetizer (buratta) and an entree each (Fargo & vegetable risotto and he had Rigatoni) for under $100. read more

This was our first time to il primo and it was delicious. The staff was very friendly and the food was wonderful. My husband had the mushroom ravioli and I had the baked penne 4 cheese both were divine. read more

The food and the service was okay but the ambiance was on point very nice romantic place to visit.

The waitress Shea was so sweet and on top of things. The pizza was delicious for a Tennessee pizza place lol coming from a new yorker read more

IL Primo - Italian Near Me - Ooltewah, Tennessee

I have been outbid town on business for three months. The only place I wanted to go this weekend was Il Primo for dinner one night. Marsala sauce was sweet, redfish was over cooked, was asked before our mean came if we needed to-boxes, felt like we were being rushed out the door. Flies all over, but I understand summertime and outdoor seating and doors always being opened and closed. But it didn't help matters. I have enjoyed, immensely, every visit before this one. It was disappointing. We will be back. And will update again. read more

IL Primo is so delicious. The pasta and sauces are very flavorful. One of our favorite Italian restaurants by far

We decided to stop by Il Primo. We got lucky: easy parking and we were able to get a table without a reservation. The food was fantastic. I had the cavatelli with bacon and cauliflower and my husband had a Chicken Piccata. We did want to try the meatballs so we got a side of them. All of it outstanding. We would definitely come back. read more

Love this place, the entire staff is so friendly and helpful. It is a great date night place!

Incredible! The food is the best Italian in town, far! The staff is friendly and incredibly accommodating. This is now our Go-To Italian Place. read more

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We went to Il Primo last night. We made reservations and were seated right away. Our Server - Candice i think- was pleasant and mentioned only one special. Never described. At the other table, their Server went over what seemed like every item describing the last and how it was prepared. Described the special with again the preparation process. I ordered Chicken Piccata and my husband ordered the meat balls. I had a Cesar Salad only because it said anchovies!! Wonderful. I did not taste not one anchovy. Did they forget? Who knows. Tiramasu was the desert, very good. We had to chase down the Server for the bill then again had to chase her down to process the bill. It was ok, nothing to write home about. Really disappointed about the anchovy thing, or lack of. Not sure i will return. read more

IL Primo at Cambridge Square is a wonderful place! My family suggests the Spaghetti al'Amatriciana & Gulf Shrimp, Lasagna Bolognese, Spinach Pasta , Baked Penne & 4 Cheeses, and the Polenta. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the menu items! Everything we have tried is delicious. If you like Italian food, give IL Primo a try. Make sure you make reservations if you want a seat because it can be busy most days of the week. You can make reservations online. read more

My favorite restaurant in Ooltewah. The service is amazing, the food is consistent and delicious. I also love that the waiters are knowledgable about the menu enough to recommend or accommodate as much as you'd like. I'm always happy to bring my family here when we're visiting from out of town because I know we will have a delicious meal with wonderful service. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice meal in Ooltewah. read more

First time trying this location. Atmosphere is pretty loud. This music was turned up pretty loud but after our requests, they lowered it so we were better able to have a table conversation. Our waitress, Christie, was fabulous! Very knowledgeable of the food and accommodating our requests. The manager, Courtney, was great. Visited our table to make sure our requests had been taken care of. The red sangria and lime cello drinks ordered at our table were exceptional. Definitely recommend them. Our food was wonderful and well prepared. One of our guests did not like the taste of his food but Christie immediately had it replaced with another dish and he got to enjoy with the rest of us. The desserts we tried were all fabulous (tiramisu, limoncello pie and cheesecake). This place provided a very enjoyable and delicious night out with family and friends with exceptional food , drinks and desserts. Cambridge Square also had live music to enjoy as we strolled around afterwards. Would recommend you check this Italian restaurant out soon!!! read more

Love this place! Great atmosphere and delicious food. Love the fried ravioli and seared fish.

First time for a take out order tonight, and it was a very smooth process. More importantly, the food was excellent, as always. Let's all pitch in and support Il Primo and other restaurants who are trying to stay in business. read more

We have continued to frequent here for family dinners and it is by far one of the most consistently good places around! Have never been disappointed. read more

IL Primo in Cambridge is what my friends and I would classify as a "good eats." IL Primo provides good food, great location, and a nice aesthetic. Being a vegetarian, the waiters were very helpful on which dishes were vegetarian as well as how to turn some dishes vegetarian. IL Primo was worth the trip if you are interested in high end dining or need somewhere romantic. The reason I took a star off was because of the prices. The food is high end and delicious.......just maybe not worth the price. The Mushroom ravioli were 18$ for a plate. They were delicious, but not 18$ delicious. Overall, IL Primo is a great place to grab food if you are looking for a place for high end dining! read more

The food was great- we had appetizers, salads and entrees: fried ravioli, caprese salad, red fish and 4 cheese pasta with chicken and roasted broccoli. read more

One of the best Italian experiences ever. I had the rigatoni and my wife had the 4 cheese. It was late and they didn't make you feel rushed or anything. Definitely will go back even if it's a two hour drive. read more

Love everything about I'll Primo. We've been going as often as we can. Highly recommend...great food, drinks & ambiance!!

Very nice restaurant with comfortable seating. The food is absolutely great! The wait staff are very nice and knowledgeable about their menu and specials; they are able to make solid recommendations to people who haven't been there before. Will be a returning customer for sure! read more

Ooltewah now has a legitimate up-scale restaurant and the food is fantastic. The chicken piccata is delicious. I also really enjoyed the zucchini spaghetti with it. read more

Excellent Italian but pricey! That will not keep me away! I love the mushroom ravioli! The salads are amazing.

Il Primo Cambridge has become our favorite restaurant in East Hamilton County. The creative menu never grows stale, with regular specials, seasonal favorites, a constantly changing list of desserts and a good wine list. To top it off Il Primo has some of the most attentive servers in town. The restaurant can get a bit noisy on busy nights, but there's also a great outdoor dining area when the weather is good. Don't miss this enticing restaurant, which is only open Monday through Saturday for dinner. read more

We stopped here on our way to Knoxville. The food is fantastic. Our server was excellent. We plan to stop here on our way back to Atlanta too. read more

I really like Il Primo. The butternut squash risotto with sea scallops is a dish I say dream about! Great location and atmosphere. Only negative thing I could say is the cost to eat there is very pricey. Not to say it isn't worth it by any means. But it is not a regular place we go to eat, only for special occasions or if someone else is buying read more

Chicken piccata: tender and moist. Lemon butter sauce, basic recipe you can find anywhere. Polenta was basically grits. Way too soupy. Scallops and risotto: decent size scallop, but only 4 of them....good flavor. Again, nothing special. Very loud with so many hard surfaces....concrete floors, Gray walls. Sound bouncing and a cold karma. Need to warm it up with some color. Think J's. I'll give it another shot, just not soon. read more

This place is fantastic! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and the lasagna is amazing. The chicken marsala is also incredible. This is our go-to Italian restaurant. read more