Authentic Italian "Scratch-Kitchen". Pasta made from Semolina. The Carbonara is prepped at the table and is my favorite. The attention to detail at Prima is authentic as I recall from time spent in Italy; more authentic than Olive Garden. The staff is always checking to see if anything is needed and are very attentive to our needs but they do recognize like that of Italian culture, time spent at a meal with loved ones is valuable and is not just the typical stop, drop, and roll style that American's are used to. We shared a salad, we shared the meatballs, and we shared the carbonara and still took home a to-go bag. Prices are fair. Food is amazing. Staff is great. I highly recommend this place! read more

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We've been going to this establishment for years, loved the food when it was Shrimp Boat, but lots has changed since going Italian. It's not really Italian, could offer more dishes that is considered Mediterranean, pasta specials of the day could be a consideration, something different that other local Italian restaurants don't offer, otherwise, they are just like the others. We had the chicken parmesan with spaghetti, terrible. It's a large piece of chicken, should have been pounded thinner, too thick, loaded with too much sauce on breaded chicken, which makes it soft because of too much sauce, then loaded with cheese that wasn't put under the broiler, just soft and mushy. Side spaghetti was over cooked and loaded again with too much sauce, the entire dish was drowning in sauce which is just okay. Our friends ordered spaghetti & meatballs, the meatballs was garlicky and the dish loaded with too much sauce on overcooked spaghetti. Several of their dishes are made with same stuffing from stuffed mushrooms, stuffed flounder, stuffed shrimp making it easy for the kitchen but a boring menu being the food all tasting the same. Service is great and attentive even with change of staff since the restaurant changed. My suggestion is, please stop overloading sauce, don't drown the spaghetti and cut back on garlic in meatballs, don't overcook the pasta, and offer a pasta of the week, supposably they make their own, let's see something that can't be bought from a store. The owner needs to pay attention to their change of business, if you are presenting it to be Italian, then offer dishes that can be found as other restaurants, you've just become a cliche, why bother! We wish only the best for this establishment, being family owned, you've worked hard to still be around after so many years, don't let us down now. read more

We went there for the first time last Wednesday and had a marvelous meal for four. There was not a bad dish among us. (I am missing the items we ordered, so I'll have to come back here and add them later, but all that matters is four people had completely different entrées, and we were all very pleased.) How pleased were we? So pleased that, a mere 7 days later, we're about to drive 1.25 hours to have another meal there, this time with our extended family of 14. The host greeted this warmly and had us promptly seated. Our server, Danielle, was magnificent! She attended to us very well providing excellent recommendations. I also want to give a shout out to the fellow who came and prepared my pasta carbonara tableside. (Alas, I will have to come back and put his name in because I don't have it handy at the moment.) read more

Great food! The chicken parm's were delicious. Portions in general were big. Their house bread was amazing. Really enjoyed our dinner. read more

Prima Italian Kitchen - Chicken Parm, Prime Beef Ragu, Alfredo with spinach's - Salad Near Me - Valrico, Florida

Excellent! Finally found a nice upscale restaurant that you can actually have a nice dinner and talk. Food was so good! Service was perfect-top notch! Came for my mother's birthday and she felt very special. Best meal she can remember. Stuffed founder - rich, flavor, perfectly cooked. Walnut green beans -yum. Crab bite special should be on the menu. Yeah to the chef! read more

Prima Italian Kitchen - Birthday treat after an amazing meal. - Salad Near Me - Valrico, Florida

A Hidden Gem with a Killer Happy Hour! I came here for the Italian food, but I'll be coming back for the cocktails and chicken wings! Seriously, don't skip the wings--they are a showstopper. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and topped with a dry rub seasoning that's just chef's kiss. The cocktail menu is equally impressive; perfectly balanced and refreshing. Great ambiance, friendly staff, and surprisingly awesome bar food to go with the excellent pasta. 10/10 recommend! read more

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Prima recently transitioned from a seafood concept into an Italian restaurant, and I was curious to try it. One of the bussers shared that seafood can be a bit niche and business had slowed down, so they decided to expand their clientele by shifting to Italian cuisine. The chef and owners are still the same, which I think is great ~ it keeps some consistency and heart behind the food. I ordered the wild salmon, which had pieces of bacon and served in a delicious creamy sauce, topped with goat cheese and fresh herbs. The portion was very generous for the price, and it came with chunky mashed potatoes on the side (those were just okay). My friend ordered the scampi pasta and really enjoyed it. We also had cappuccinos, and I was pleasantly surprised ~ they were actually very good. A lot of restaurants don't get cappuccino right, so that was a nice touch. The service was good overall. Our server, Bailey, did a nice job, though it felt a little rushed at times ~ possibly because she's new. We went on a Wednesday and it wasn't busy, so the atmosphere felt relaxed and comfortable. Overall, it was a positive experience, and I appreciate their effort to evolve while keeping the same culinary team. read more

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We came here to celebrate my moms birthday and the energy was welcoming and beautiful to look at. They sat us in the more private air conditioned "outdoor" area. Most of us ordered the Alfredo fusili pasta with chicken. The Sicilian sunset was delicious and the orangecello was strong. Our server was kind and provided great service as well. The only reason we didn't give 5 stars was I wish we could've gotten a special birthday shout out for my mom and my drink wasn't as good as expected. read more

Prima Italian Kitchen - Alfredo pasta witch chicken - Salad Near Me - Valrico, Florida

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Went for early Valentines lunch and was not disappointed! The staff were courteous and love the new decor! The food was so good there was no need for Togo boxes!! Complimentary bread was amazing, as the meals! Definitely will go again! Prices were reasonable too! read more

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Ordered wine on happy hour from open to 6:30. Great service! Got bread to the table. Apps: bruschetta / calamari. Ordered: shrimp scampi / ragu / vodka pasta. Yummy. read more

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Shrimp Boat was my favorite restaurant. This is my second time trying the Italian restaurant they turned into despite not wanting to support the change. First time I got chicken limone-was whatever nothing too bad or good to note other than server was nice. This time I am significantly disappointed in the chicken parm :( it wasn't flavorful at all and the leftovers turned to mush bc too much sauce. You think an Italian restaurant could nail that simple dish but I guess not. On a much much higher note: the fried white sweet potato side that came with the fish was super amazing though-definitely the best bite I've had in a while. There was also a scallion pesto pasta that was super interesting tasting so that's a fun different bold flavor. Only 3 stars bc my meal was chicken parm and I didn't get to enjoy my own celebration dinner, but still trust they have other good items. #bringbackShrimpBoat read more

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The food was delicious! I chose the Prime Beef Ragu. Our server, Christian, was friendly, knowledgeable and courteous. Love, love, love! Will definitely be back again! read more

Prima Italian Kitchen - Prime beef Ragu...absolutely delicious! - Salad Near Me - Valrico, Florida

Tried the new rebranded Italian flare at the former Shrimp Boat. They have some of the old faves on the menu but some I will miss like the Chateaubriand and Lobster Bisque. Actually I was bummed there was no soup choice so I had a Caesar Salad instead. The Filet Mignon was flavorful and tender and the honey walnut green beans were the best green beans I've ever had! I tried the Chocolate Mousse ice cream without the Expresso and it was good. I ordered a Chicken Limone to go and I really enjoyed it! Nikki was very attentive! They have some kinks to work out but overall I was pleased. read more

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Tonight, my husband and I wanted to end the week on a positive note. We decided to give Prima a try.For the appetizer, we ordered the cheese fondue. One of the main ingredients in this cheesy skillet of goodness is pepperoni. My husband asked that the chef leave that ingredient out of the recipe due to my recipe allergy reaction. The waiter did a commendable job communicating to the kitchen about my dietary needs. Unfortunately, our dip came off with pepperoni and I nearly devoured it down. The waiter was super apologetic and wrapped it a carry home container and reordered a new one. We were so full from the soft, tasty bread, that we didn't touch the appetizer. For dinner, I ordered the most divine homemade pasta and beef rib dish. Whoever was back there cooking the dish, you have amazing taste, talent, and skill. My husband ordered the stuffed shrimp and beef fat potatoes. The shrimp were jumbo and filled with a hearty breading that was packed with flavor. The potatoes were rich in flavor and had a buttery texture. He would definitely order this dish again! Our server went out of his way to refill our drinks and attend to everything we were requesting. As a bonus, he ordered two pistachio and chocolate chips on his tab for the dilemma we encountered with the appetizer. I thought that it was a genuine gesture. You don't see that happening much anymore. When our cannolis arrived, I was pumped trying one of my favorite desserts Due to full bellies, we brought the dessert home. When I tried the cannolis at home I unpleasantly surprised at the taste. The cannoli cream was virtually absent of flavor, smoothness, and mascarpone. It is unclear what the my replaced it with for the fillings Overall, our experience was great! We will definitely make an appearance again! read more

I have been here many times, bragged on them as matching Berns for their beef quality and even treated friends to dinner here. I was so disappointed tonight. My waiter forgot the standard bread basket. Finally the second server I asked brought it for him . The châteaubriand.was more sirloin in texture and most of the potato cubes didn't make it to the blender for whipping. I saw the waiter when he took my order and not again until I was done with the meal. I was going to get a desert to bring home but now my trust is badly damaged, so I skipped it. read more

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The food was excellent the only thing that was better was the service Tony was the server. The Parmesan fondue was to die for and so was the chateau Brian. read more

Prima Italian Kitchen - Server Tony - Salad Near Me - Valrico, Florida

Nice Lil cozy spot & perfect for a romantic date night. Very dim lightning & I thought it was closed from the way the outside looked. But cute & I enjoyed my lemon drop martini. Next timeI will try some food. read more

Prima Italian Kitchen - Lemon drop martini - Salad Near Me - Valrico, Florida

First time at Prima since the turnover from Shrimp Boat. Went for a Penelope Bourbon Tasting. The service was amazing the experience was beyond expectations. Food was awesome, small plates included with the Bourbon tasting experience along with an appetizer. Can't wait to return for a dinner as the menu looked appetizing and was reasonably priced. Must stress how good the service was, there were at least 50 people taking part of this Bourbon tasting and the service remained impeccable. read more

I had the chicken parmesan and it was delicious. The pasta was al dente and there was more chicken that pasta and the portion was generous. Our server NIck was awesome. He was very friendly and customer service oriented. The restaurant was clean. read more

Food was tasty. I had filet mignon and wife had stuffed flounder. We had a side salad which was good and we liked the bread. We also had the cheese sticks as an appetizer and they were absolutely fantastic. Filet was tender and delicious but very small. Description said it was 8 ounces, but didn't seem to me. My complaint was the bottle of wine we purchased. The wine was good however I feel like they are a little bit price gouging on it. They charged $44 and you can buy this wine at retail level for around $13. Normally restaurants usually only double the wine price. read more

Prima Italian Kitchen - Wine - Salad Near Me - Valrico, Florida

The food and the service are still excellent even though they changed the menu from primarily seafood entrees to Italian cuisine. However, they have kept some of the more popular seafood dishes. My wife had the crab stuffed snapper and I had the Radiatore Pasta Alla Vodka from the Lunch Special. Both were delicious. Tony, our server, was fantastic. read more

We were searching for somewhere to eat after our usual placed closed early. We decided to give this place a try. We were seated right away & ordered a few drinks. My Mom liked hers but mine tasted off (even she thought so). They were good about it & fixed it somehow but it came back tasting much better. My parents both ordered from the 3 course menu & I went with the salmon a la Meunière. It was delicious & I had enough for lunch the next day. The bread was very tasty too. We sat next to a couple that had been coming to the restaurant for decades & told us all about their history and how they come from Plant City to eat there. They were great company. The only downside was how rushed the waiter seemed. At times he seemed to leave the table before you had even finished ordering. I think it was because it was the end of the night. I'm sure we'll be back to try other selections now that we've found it. read more

Prima Italian Kitchen - SALMON A LA MEUNIERE - Salad Near Me - Valrico, Florida

Super disappointing experience at the shrimp boat. Service was rather slow, drinks took almost 20min to come out. We were told it was way busier than normal on a Tuesday, however the restaurant didn't seem very booked. The bisque was really gross, and after not eating it, the waiter didn't even ask if there was anything wrong with it. The specialty margarita was pretty gross as well, made with cheap tequila. The bread smelled better than it tasted, but probably the best part of the meal. The salmon with Brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes was overly fishy, potatoes were flavorless and lumpy, and the Brussel sprouts tasted mayonnaisey. Probably won't be back, this just didn't hit the mark in any capacity. read more

Prima Italian Kitchen - Grilled Salmon - Salad Near Me - Valrico, Florida

Stuffed mushroom appetizer was excellent. Stuffed flounder was our entree and was on the Shrimp Boat menu. A delicious crab and fish taste treat identical to the old menu. Bar drinks were spot on. Our server was very talkative and his ninety mph delivery left us slightly exasperated. Overall an excellent dining experience with reasonable prices. read more

The food was delicious, the prices were reasonable and the service was phenomenal! The food came out so fast and they stayed on top of refills. The restaurant environment was very nice, I recommend and look forward to going back. read more

All around disappointing. Almost like a fast food restaurant. Food was barely warm. They have a pot of spaghetti already mixed with sauce in the back. They serve it as a spaghetti meal, it's the side for chicken dishes. No dish tasted well. Forget the linguini carbonara "cooked" at the table. It's a joke. I loved the shrimp boat but this new place isn't going to cut it. We had 10 people and only one was really satisfied. Wake up and cook real food. read more

Great food and fantastic service. This cannot be beat. ...and fast. We go there often. !!!!!!!!!

Food was very good. Staff was nice, but no beer available. This also occurred a couple months ago. So twice now. Coolers were down. Call ahead before going if you like to have a beer with your meal. Too nice a restaurant not to have beer on Saturday evening. read more

The dining room is very attractive and the lighting just right for a warm dining experience. Our waiter was very friendly and we were served in a timely manner. Our appetizers and dinners were very good, but what happened to the size of the pork chop? It was very tasty, but not the usual thick cut. read more

The service was extremely sparse. The food did not live up to the hype. The bacon was cooked to a burnt crisp. The kids Mac n cheese was Alfredo. Not Mac n cheese. The desserts are better from the Publix counter. Would never return read more

Ate here this weekend for our anniversary...we enjoyed the homemade pasta and bread. Wanted the fish (trout) but they were out of it (at 5pm?) But had the salmon dish and it was very good. Service is very good also. Still kind of miss the Shrimp Boat concept! read more

The food was great. The service was great. The dessert was wonderful. Everything is homemade. Everything was delicious! read more

Prima Italian Kitchen - Sea Scallops & Shrimp - Salad Near Me - Valrico, Florida

Always a treat! They took the coconut shrimp off of the menu but they're still available. Bummer they changed the dipping sauce that comes with the coconut shrimp...used to be thicker and creamier. Crispy shrimp and crab bites are always delicious as is the Caesar with blackened chicken. Seated quickly and great service. read more

Went there for the first time with my husband. He had the fillet and I had chicken Limone. Fillet was cooked to perfection, my chicken Limone was also perfect. I actually had a side of lemon pasta with it, and both of us had the vegetable of the day which was green beans with candied walnuts, best green beans I've ever had. We will definitely be back. There are a few of the old menu items from Shrimp BOat on the new menu. read more

This chef does not know the first thing about Italian food. If you go there, stick to the fish, do not do Italian. The sauce is disgusting. The bread is awful. Not even worth the bite to try it. The eggplant parm was 2 thick slices of eggplant so tough I could barely cut it, never mind chew it. The side of pasta was mushy and covered in gross sauce. I could not even eat it. The snapper oregano was just ok served its these Japanese white sweet potatoes which were unrecognizable as food. The only thing good was the bruschetta. Not worth going back. read more

Extremely exceptional Italian cuisine,travel all over Italy same quality Italian cuisine as Italy highly enjoyable and recommend for a delicious meal exceptional service. Ask for the server Ken he's amazing great food and drink recommendations read more

Absolutely fantastic food and staff. Everything is so fresh and clearly made with great care. it's my new favoite spot in Valrico.

Went for dinner and saw the name had changed from shrimp boat to Prima. We wpuld go 2-3 times a week for happy hour. That's gone, no more happy hour. The bread used to be amazing, horrible now the drink menu is totally different and it is an older crowd in the restaurant and they were playing Eminem and Bon Jovi loud felt like teenagers were running the place. I will not be back. They said the recipes are the same on the drinks and the food. It's totally different. They are going to lose their customers if they don't go back to what they say is their original menu. read more

Shrimp Boat never lets me down! I always dive into my food the moment it arrives, which means I forget to take pictures every time. This restaurant is truly a gem, and one of my favorite places to dine. I absolutely love it! Their house bread is dangerously addictive--it's so delicious! Here are some of my favorite dishes: Coconut Shrimp: My absolute favorite! The shrimp are huge, and the pineapple dipping sauce is so good I wish I could take a bottle home. Caesar Salad: Fresh and generously sized. Blackened Salmon with Au Gratin Potatoes: Packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. Stuffed Shrimp with Cheesy Grits: A must-try! The service here is consistently great. Even when it's busy, I've never had to wait too long. The space is nice and roomy, making it a comfortable dining experience. Next time (because there will be a next time), I'll try to remember to take pictures! Until then, I highly recommend checking out Shrimp Boat, even if you don't live in the Riverview area. read more

Enjoyable and tasty meal competitively priced with good service. Will eat there again.