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    4.0 (198 reviews)
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    Bread Plate
    Bisma A.

    Prima is a great choice for date night in Charlestown. The inside has a super romantic and fun vibe with a lot of dining space and lively bar area. We started off with the bread plate which included delicious fresh bread and ricotta. For our main courses, we got the tuna steak and spaghetti, which had tuna tartare. The dishes were really yummy, with decent sized portions. I was really surprised with how unique and flavorful the spaghetti dish was! We ended the meal with a scoop of pistachio gelato. Overall, I enjoyed our experience at Prima, but it's definitely on the pricier side. Also make a reservation because it can get really busy. Service can also be a bit slow because of how busy it is which is totally understandable! We appreciated how hard working and kind the staff was given how many people were in the restaurant.

    Debi R.

    Our daughter lives in the area and she's been wanting to try this place, so here we are! Parking on the weekend is challenging, but we found a spot on our second try. We came for Brunch, so come mimis and bellinis were in order. The Fusilli Alla Pesto ($26) was so good! I don't recall what everyone else got, but we all agreed that we will be back to try dinner!

    Rigatoni Alla Vodka (Half portion)
    Deana B.

    Prima is a must! Excellent food, service and drinks. It's a fun, lively restaurant but is perfect for any occasion - date, girls night, parents, a good bar hang, large groups, etc. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. We ordered a bit of everything and had no misses. I also really appreciated our server letting us know that the Caesar was large and she could half portion that for us. It's a nice option when restaurants offer it.

    Felicia M.

    I love this restaurant part because they cater to GF and also because the food is good the atmosphere nice. I had a party of 4 for new years and needed to add 2 more the day before, they were able to accommodate and put us in a beautiful side room. The bonus we could actually hear each other and sat and enjoyed food and wine for 3 hrs. The staff were friendly and the food great. I highly recommend Prima!

    Scallop Crudo
    Rachelle L.

    Absolutely loved my first dinner experience at Prima- it was relatively easy to get a reservation for a Monday night, just know that Mondays the menu is gluten free! But I wouldn't have known if you didn't say, because everything was still spectacular. Especially loved the veal chop, chicken parm, and rigatoni alla vodka- the ambience inside the restaurant is so cozy and everything is very fairly priced. Such a cute spot for a date night, girls night, or for celebrations! Will absolutely be back. Food: 4.5/5 Price: 4.5/5 Ambience: 5/5 Service: 4.5/5

    Scallop crudo
    Simone P.

    I've been to Prima previously and it's always very lovely. The spicy pici pasta dish is my favorite, always so flavorful. However, the portion was definitely smaller than the previous orders of it I've had. Also I had to wait almost an hour even though the restaurant had less than 5 tables filled during lunch. The scallop dish was tasty but ultimately left a bit to be desired as the the raw scallop was very room temperature almost warm in an unsettling way and the butter in the dish started to solidify quickly which was a weird texture. All the flavors were still very complimentary. My server was extremely attentive and kind! I will definitely return but there was just a few quality issues.

    Dessert trio

    Delicious. Be warned... the lasagna is enough for 4-6people. The tuna carpaccio with snap pea salad might have been my favorite dish of the night. Meatballs were very good too. Service was good. The only downside was that the restaurant is extremely loud and we were seated at a high top table.

    The Rose room, gorgeous!
    Jeff L.

    Prima is my new favorite restaurant. The decor is absolutely amazing. This makes for an amazing date night or an amazing celebratory night. I hope I get taken here for my birthday. I had the field job melanie's, which was excellent and a true value for the price. My fiancé had the lobster which she loved. I had a cardamom and ghost pepper to kill a drink, which is a combination. You don't see often, in fact, I've never seen it. It was amazing. The staff gave us a gratis pistachio gelato served in what appeared to be a hollowed out cinnamon roll and it was fantastic! I can't recommend this enough. I can't wait to go back.

    Aly W.

    The BACK ROOM is the best spot in the house. They made it seem like we'd be unhappy about it since we didn't have a reservation. It was the most beautiful spot in the whole place! The front was crowded and so loud. The back was quiet, you could actually talk, hear the music, etc. As someone who has to eat gluten free their offerings are great. One thing I want to point out is that their gluten free menu online shows EXACTLY the same items as the regular menu, this is NOT true. Please call ahead for clarity so you won't be disappointed. My meal was amazing from start to finish but yes, I was sad I couldn't have some things that I thought I could. Overall great experience!

    Caesar Salad
    Liz J.

    I'm giving this place 5 stars mainly because of how accommodating they are. You rarely see gluten free options on an Italian menu but you could have any pasta as gluten free! I wanted to try them all. It's always really busy so definitely need a reservation or to get there early enough for a spot at the bar. It's a pretty big restaurant, great location in Charlestown. Service was great as well. Prices are reasonable for Italian restaurants (about $28 for pasta).

    Spicy Scarpariello
    Taryn L.

    As someone with celiac I absolutely love the dedicated gluten free night here. You would never know any of it was made gluten free, it's absolutely delicious. The focaccia bread is a must, idk how they get it so dense and squishy but it's the best with their ricotta. The Caesar salad is my top salad in life, you can never get rid of this salad, it will impact me so much lol. Truly the most delicious salad, I love how all the toppings are shaved so tiny! The arancini is amazing and the sauce with it really throws it over, just such a good appetizer. I had the spicy chicken entree. I was too full for dessert but the gluten free chocolate cake, is my actual favorite cake ever. I've never had a better cake anywhere else! Thank you for the gluten free options

    Christie L.

    LOVED LOVED THIS PLACE! Two starving tourists trying to visit the USS Constitution run into this delectable restaurant. That is how every adventure should start when you are talking about Prima! Wandering in off the street into a wonderful vibe hidden gem was amazing. We were extremely tired and hungry and I think anything would have tasted amazing at that point, but Prima took it to the next level. We arrived in-between lunch and dinner and did not want to wait until the dinner menu came out, so ordered off of the afternoon/always available type menu. It was a Saturday afternoon and this place was filled with conversation and felt like a wonderful local hangout that was more upscale. We were able to get wonderful drinks, including an afternoon aperol spritz (felt like I was back in Italy) and then tried the food. The food was exceptional. The staff were preparing for the dinner rush, so it was a little longer than normal I am sure for service. But, once our orders were in, it was a wonderful pace. Food: Tried the meatballs, cheese pizza, garlic bread, and a seafood salad that my hubby loved! PROS: Ambience and venue are wonderful Great bar with many seats Lovely outside area Great choices on food CONS: Parking

    Pumpkin Arancini
    Ayatt A.

    To start, the ambiance and service at Prima are both fantastic. Our waitress was so sweet and very efficient. The decor is gorgeous and it was a very warm inviting atmosphere. Our only gripe was how loud it was as the tables against the wall next to the bar. It was honestly hard to hear each other talk over the bar guests practically screaming. We started with the Pumpkin Arancini and a half order of the Sweet Potato Agnolotti. The arancini were super delicious but we didn't pick up any pumpkin flavor. The agnolotti was absolutely fantastic. We were wishing we got a full order! For our mains, we had chicken milanese and filet mignon. The filet was ordered medium rare but came out more on the rare side. The chicken was nicely cooked and crispy but the baby kale and pesto kind of overpowered the dish. For dessert we had the Spiced Apple Blueberry Crostata. It was absolutely outstanding. 10/10! Overall I probably wouldn't return to Prima but I still enjoyed my experience and I'm glad I crossed it off my list!

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    Had the lasagna very tasty, smooth and light. Enjoyed. Great service. Definitely a place to go back to.

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