Saturday evening dinner for four was EXCELLENT experience. Seated quickly and great service. Our waitress was attentive and kept drinks refilled. We all got Cajun pasta with shrimp or chicken. Perfect sauce with a slight zing of spice but not too hot. I loved the shrimp. Portion was large, we could have split one meal. We had leftovers for lunch the next day, bonus! Nice bar to sit at. Could do family dining or quiet booth for date. read more

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Loved stopping here for a few drinks and appetizers. The restaurant had a great downtown vibe. The service was friendly. Food was delicious. read more

Primo - Italian Near Me - New Castle, Indiana

Was in New Castle and hoped to find a decent restaurant. The other reviews looked promising. I suppose it is a fine place for a beer and perhaps the pizza is good. I did not try, but wish I did. For some reason, I thought this was an Italian restaurant. They have Italian dishes - we tried the baked spaghetti, cajun pasta, and chicken parmesan. None were were very good. On par with something you would get at a hospital or school cafeteria. The wait staff was friendly and it is in a good location, downtown New Castle. Maybe the pizza or something else is good. It was fairly full with several other patrons. Was not a winner for me. read more

While in New Castle we asked where to have lunch and were told to check out this spot. It also had some food reviews so we decided to try it and were impressed! It is located on Main Street which has some free street parking in front, or a short way past there is a small parking lot for all the downtown businesses. The signs were easy to follow and when we walked in we waited to be seated by a friendly host who was focused and helpful. We choose a booth but they also have tables as well as a back room that can be reserved for gatherings. The menu is full of great options but we chose yo go with a lunch special that had a pick two. I chose spaghetti with marinara and my Mom had mushroom ravioli. Each then also comes with a side salad or you can swap for another side with some up charges. My mixed green salad was delicious with a simple pesto type dressing that lightened up the flavor. The pasta was comforting and had a tangy taste that was amazing. The breadstick is a focaccia type bread with lovely seasoning and I assume made in house as it was that good. The ravioli was very creamy and had a lot of mushrooms so my Mom enjoyed it. I liked the atmosphere and it was busy but not overwhelmingly so for a Thursday afternoon. I would for sure go back and try one of their other options and maybe an appetizer. Loved there friendly staff and felt a great comforting vibe inside the space. Plus it was delicious! read more

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Incredible service! Tommy took great care of our large party. All the food came quickly and was soooo good!

Tommy at the bar was great, friendly and helpful. The wild mushroom ravioli was spectacular. The mushroom in the ravioli was rich and creamy. The mushrooms on top marinated in a vinaigrette were surprisingly popping and sweet. Needed more of those for sure because the balance with the richer cream would have been even better! Seriously some of the best ravioli I have ever had. Added shrimp which was good, wish I had tried the salmon. Tommy lived in Alaska and says the salmon is spectacular. Next time will try that. Erin got the cajun chicken penne which was also really good. Bread tasty and crisp and a wide selection of bottle beer along with several drafts. First time here will for sure be back!!! read more

Primo - Wild mushroom ravioli. - Italian Near Me - New Castle, Indiana

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This is a nice little hidden gem we discovered in downtown New Castle. The food was great and we loved the atmosphere. Prices are reasonable. read more

Delicious cuisine that is much needed in our small town. I am usually an Alfredo gal through and through but their chicken primavera is also pretty amazing. The atmosphere is low lit and the staff are high spirited. I am planning a dinner soon so it may be time to come back to try some new dishes. If you are local you probably already know it is downtown on Broad Street. If you are traveling through and have a desire for some Italian food you take IN 3 then turn right on State Rd 38. Come through and taste the hidden gem our little town has to offer. Happy Eating! read more

I came here with my friend and her mom to get a drink after work on a Friday. Our server/bartender Tommy was fantastic! He made sure we were well taken care of and had a great personality. Primo had just brought out their pumpkin line of drinks, so I decided to try the pumpkin sour beer they had. It was light and refreshing. The bartender even ground his own spices to make a pumpkin spice sugar rim on the glass! Looking forward to more Friday evenings here read more

Primo - Seasonal Pumpkin Sour - Italian Near Me - New Castle, Indiana

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We visited this place for the first time. Nice atmosphere and the food was good. Started off with breadsticks for appetizer, they were really good. Only choice for dips were pizza sauce and Alfredo. We chose the Alfredo, which was good. Wish they had cheese as an option (they may have, but it wasn't on the menu). I ended up getting the Jerk Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo. Had a good spice to the chicken and the the pasta was really good. Others with me got the Cajun chicken pasta, and the chicken Parmesan sandwich, with chips. They were happy with the choice. Although the Cajun was pretty spicy for their taste. Service was good. We will be back. I saw them bringing pizza to other tables and it looked pretty tasty. Nice little place right in New Castle. You should try it. read more

First time visit. Live music was awesome. Atmosphere was great and the food was very good

There's good, and here's "good for around here." This is good. Mushroom ravioli yum yum yum. Blue cheese homemade chips? Yes! Great revolving beer list. Wish they were open on Sundays, and more through the week (close on m-t perhaps), and also that the bar was open later. Also wish there was more seafood than salmon: There's a LOT of salmon on the menu. Haven't tried the pizzas yet, but the flatbreads are yummy. Perhaps offer a few more vegetarian options, though the blue cheese salad is delicious. Love to support local! read more

We visited for the third time this month. The pizza is fantastic. The sauces (marinara, and Alfredo) are very good and make the bread basket a meal itself. Service was prompt and jovial. The noise level was low so we could have a conversation at normal levels. We will return. read more

On a whim we decided to go to Primo's again. This is only like my third or fourth time in the restaurant with family. I've been in twice for company get together's. I have to say I have been impressed with service and meals. The longest I have saw any one wait was 15 minutes. And I'm not so sure they weren't waiting on someone else to arrive and be seated at the same time. Everyone including our self and I observed come in was greeted quickly and seated almost immediately. The waiter was prompt to get our drink order. Drink orders were returned and we ordered a appetizer of Brichetto. The order for the appetizer was turned in the way to return a few minutes later to refill drinks and ask if we were ready to place our order for our meals. We placed our orders I was in a few minutes the way to return with our appetizer. Man was it good. HUM. Next we received our side order salads. Which all I can say is oh my goodness they were huge and delicious. Are Mills were served hot and ready and as requested. I tried the salmon on a bed of pasta with vegetables underneath. This is something very much out of the ordinary for me. Decided to go out on a limb and try something different. I must say I was not disappointed and may have a new favorite. The others in the party ordered a Baked Lasagna and a Fillet. They both said their dishes were awesome. This location is good for parties of two all the way up to 12. They also take reservations for large parties. We will be returning here many times. read more

Primo - Bruschetta appetizer was awesome - Italian Near Me - New Castle, Indiana

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Great food, great place for date night, friendly atmosphere & staff! Especially love their Caesar salad with salmon added! And their pizza is fantastic! read more

Food and service excellent... wine much to high.. need a house Chardonnay...10$ a glass is too much..

Friendly staff. Items to choose from on the menu. Alcohol and soft drinks along with tea and lemonade are available. The restaurant is family friendly. The restaurant is downtown New Castle. A good place to bring friends and guest, as well as family. read more

I'm a 3-star fan because this is great for New Castle, IN (a small town in the middle of Indiana), but the food was marginal. It was good, but not spectacular enough to brag to others about. You can see the kitchen from the bar area, it sits high enough that it overlooks into the open kitchen cooking and serving area. Unfortunately I witnessed them removing the frozen ravioli from the freezer to cook it, presumably for their "Cheese Ravioli" menu option. Being a nicer Italian restaurant, I would have expected these to be homemade, being in such a small town I'm also not surprised. I'm pretty sure their bread sticks are not homemade either, I could be wrong. Ugh, I hate giving reviews like this to locally owned restaurants that I WANT to promote, but I've also gotta be honest! I had the Baked Spaghetti and my date had the Creamy Bolognese, both were good but the baked spaghetti was a little bit too watery. The portions were decent sized. We opted out of dessert, they were having a special night for 1/2 off desserts. The seating, atmosphere and scenery was inviting and nice, a private room is also available for booking. My only wish was that the food would have been more homemade and memorable. read more

You might not think you'd get a legit meatball sub in small town Indiana, but you'd be way wrong. We took advantage of Primo's curbside service, which was pleasant and efficient. The wife has asked me not to mention her order since it's a food normally reserved for small children, but her meal was tasty as well. Great prices, healthy-sized sides, and easy ordering! read more

Primo - Joey would dump Chandler as a Friend over this bad boy. - Italian Near Me - New Castle, Indiana

Pizza buffet and trivia night was so much fun! Amazing quality pizza! Staff is wonderful and attentive. Quality ingredients for the pizza makes all the difference. Beautiful dark wood decor is so warm and friendly! read more

Primo - Pizza - Italian Near Me - New Castle, Indiana

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Primo, Great food, excellent service. The favorite destination for Sunday family brunch. read more

Good, solid Italian fair but limited selection. Good atmosphere and pleasant staff. The booths are really interesting and make for private little cubbies to talk with your friends. read more

Great dinner tonight! Had the linguine bolognese! Loved it! Awesome atmosphere! The alfredo pizza appetizer was delicious and had a nice presentation! This is a great addition to New Castle's downtown! Check it out! read more

Food is so wonderfully crafted and the management and staff are so welcoming! I love their tasting menus and cocktail experiences. A must try and will return! Banquet room available to book and be served! read more

Wonderful, family owned. Home made Italian. Always good food. I love the lunch options and dinner too!

Great food. I am a baked spaghetti junkie! Excellent beer and wine selection! Rotating specials. Always good energetic atmosphere. Super flexible during Covid and was one of the few places I felt safe going to when we reopened. read more

I ordered the wild mushroom ravioli off of the lunch menu. Omg so good! The service was great, quick and very friendly. Will definitely be back. read more

Place is so dope, confused by the bad reviews but no one place goes hard every single time. Even Lebron takes a game off. The staff, the owners, the whole decor is legit. We love it here and probably eat here twice a month. The owner still has a flip phone bc he's that old school, yea so you're welcome and now you know how fire this place is, we love it. read more

The Chicken Parmesan was delicious. I opted to substitute penne noodles for spaghetti. My husband got the spaghetti and meatballs. Portion was filling, but not overflowing like Olive Garden or other Italian places. Breadsticks were delicious and I highly recommend the Caesar salad too. Only downside is they told us 10 minute wait and we waited 25+ minutes. I'm sure it was due to short staff because you could see half the restaurant was empty. read more

Primo - Italian Near Me - New Castle, Indiana

Such and amazing local Italian restaurant! The service is always top notch, and the food is phenomenal. If you haven't had "The Norm" do yourself a favor and order it ASAP! Best salmon I have ever had! read more

My family had a great dining experience last night at Primo. It is wonderful to have another choice that is not a national chain where we don't have to drive out of town. The meal: Our table started with the Caprese Salad as an appetizer and ordered the mushroom ravioli, the lasagna bolognese, meatball sandwich, and kid's pizza. The Caprese Salad was a little small but it was well prepared with nice presentation and quite tasty. The lasagna was meaty and quite delicious with a great sauce. The mushroom ravioli was very good with great flavor and consistency. The meatball sandwich was of a good portion size and reportedly quite good. House made chips were ordered as an accompaniment and were nice and crispy with a good flavor. The kid's pizza was devoured by a picky eater. Desserts options were also great. The chocolate cake was wonderful, the cheesecake trio was good, but the tiramisu reportedly tasted a little freezer burnt. The service: I was mildly concerned when we entered because the hostess seemed a little overwhelmed. Seating was filling up and she really didn't know what to tell us when she couldn't seat us immediately. Being new I just see this as a normal ramp up issue that will be learned with more experience. We didn't have to wait long to be seated. The wait staff was VERY attentive. Our server, JP, was extraordinary. Drinks were refilled in a timely fashion. We were updated regularly on the status of our order. The servers worked as a team to ensure our needs were met, and the manager checked on us several times. Even when our son's pizza was a little late being delivered after the other entrees were served, the staff noticed it and we were compensated for it. Definitely an A+ service experience. Price: It is a moderately priced restaurant with entrees averaging $10-12. Good value for great food. Opportunities for improvement: Perhaps a bread option for the table would be useful, ie breadsticks with garlic herb infused olive oil. I do realize costs in the restaurant industry are always an issue, but it would be nice to have a small snack while the food is being prepared. Also, a time schedule should be devised when seating is full so the hostess can confidently give an estimate of a wait time. Overall Summary: EXCELLENT. We will definitely make this a regular dining option. read more

I was happily surprised by how much I enjoyed my dinner at Primo. First of all, the interior of the restaurant looks great. The management made very few changes to the interior since its Bella Vita days, but that's fine because there was really no reason to. By far the nicest restaurant in New Castle and Henry County as well. I was really impressed by the drink menu and the amount of local beers and liquor on the menu. I enjoyed a Henry County Mule made with Hotel Tango vodka. Very good! Wish it would've been put in a copper mug, but I can let that one slide. :) As far as food, we ordered a goat cheese and marinara appetizer. I loved the goat cheese and marinara, but the bread it was served with was a little dry and also not very toasted. For my main meal, I got a Jerk Chicken Salad. Not really sure why they call it jerk chicken as the chicken was not spicy at all, but it was still good. The salad dressing was delicious - was some sort of herb pesto dressing which was amazing. The best part was the gigantic piece of flatbread underneath the salad topped with mozzarella cheese and caramelized onions. To. Die. For. Especially when dipped in the pesto salad dressing. Overall I thought the food was good, atmosphere was very good - it's a great addition to downtown New Castle. I really hope it makes a go of it! read more

Primo was a nice find in New Castle, IN. Good solid Italian with an upscale decor. Nice bar menu. My chicken parm was hand breaded and served with al dente spaghetti with a nice house made marinara. They make their meatballs fresh each day. My father doesn't care for pasta, but had his eye on their tender beef ragu. He asked for it to be served on a cheesy risotto and they did. He loved it. JP, our waiter was outstanding. He was attentive without being obnoxious. He was friendly and very knowledgable of menu and history of building and the restaurant. Local guy. Can tell he's proud to be working in such a nice restaurant in his own home town If you are within 90 miles or so, drive on in to have a nice dinner. By the way, my whole tab for three with meal, 2 appetizers, and drinks was $68. Very reasonable. read more

I think by far Primo has the decor ambiance vote for NC hands down. However, that said I noticed little things needed to complete the upscale genre. The napkins were black which is updated but they were paper which did not fit the upscale motif. The other thing that seemed off was the lighting was fairly bright for 8:00 on a Sat evening but nothing to take away from the feel of the highend restaurant complete with the water divider. I only sampled some appetizers with a nice Pinot Noir. I enjoyed the chips with the bleu cheese and pesto very much. I will make it a point to go another time for a full dinner because the menu was appealing and prices very reasonable. read more

Found this place on Yelp while staying in town. The food was amazing from the basic pasta to more traditional dishes. Will definitely go back the next time I'm in the area. read more

I'm not the easiest dining customer there is. My husband and I tried this restaurant tonight for the first time. I am picky with my tea- it has to be brewed, dark in color, and unsweetened. It can't be fountain. I ordered tea and it was very light- like flavored water. I sent it back & just got water. A lady came over (owner? Manager?) & told me what happened with the tea, that they tried something different. She agreed, it was too weak. She offered to brew me some fresh tea so I took her up on that. It was the best tea I ever had! Pleasantly surprised because no one ever offers to brew me fresh tea. To me, that was gold standard. The meal itself- linguini bolognese- was out of this world delicious. I ordered two meatballs extra and they were okay, not the best I ever ate. Same with the breadstick. My husband thought the breadstick was good. He had chicken parm over spaghetti and gave it 4 stars. That's a good review, coming from him. We both loved the salad dressings- blue cheese and French. I wish I could make dressings like that. Then, the waitress came over with a tray of 3 cheesecakes. Hubby ordered the strawberry cheesecake and I ordered the peanut butter cheesecake. They were worth a five-star rating. Rivaling Cheesecake Factory's cheesecake. The price wasn't bad either for the heaping portions we both received. I'm so happy we tried this! Oh, the atmosphere was nice too. That's important to me. Also, when we walked in, the greeter gentleman was very welcoming and warm. I felt comfortable going in. Thank you everyone at Primo that made our experience one of the best dining experiences. I felt like we were out of town, on vacation. Then we stepped outside and realized, we are still in New Castle! I highly recommend this hidden gem of a restaurant. read more

Their Caesar salads were fresh and crisp and I liked their house dressing. I had the Spaghetti and Meat Balls and Sandy had the Lasagna. The portions were very large and the sauce and meat balls was very good. The Lasagna was well prepared also and had plenty of meat in it and not just meat sauce. You could tell that their meat balls were hand made and not the prepackaged frozen kind you get at many Italian restaurants. We also had bread which was served warm and was soft and not hard. Serve was excellent and the wait staff were always there when you needed a drink refill or extra butter for the bread. The restaurant was well lite and extremely clean. The atmosphere was great and the noise was almost non existent. Wait time was a little long however they were extremely busy. The wait time was actually no longer than most restaurants of this type. We plan to come back soon. read more

Dinner and brunch are worth a pop in. Large portions made fresh daily. Excellent variety and drink specials. Ambiance and atmosphere are great for families and private dining read more

Excellent ambiance, good vegetarian options (thank you!) & great beer selection (thanks again!). Happy to have Primo downtown. read more

Primo - Side salad - Italian Near Me - New Castle, Indiana

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My family and I love to eat here. The food is absolutely amazing and the Sunday brunch is a real crowd pleaser when we take friends or family. We also like to go in on Fridays for the half price mozzarella sticks because our daughter loves them and I think they have the best sandwiches around. I also have had them cater for my wedding (big deal in my opinion lol), my Company Christmas Party, my Fierce Martial Arts awards Banquet, and I took my staff there for Employee Appreciation Day this year and we always love the food and service provided. As someone who has literally rented out the whole front of the restaurant, taken my staff to their banquet room, ate their for brunch, lunch, and dinner, and have had them cater multiple big events, I can truly say that they do a amazing job. Keep up the great work and what you're doing in New Castle. read more