Primo has done it, they restored my faith in that amazing Italian food can still be found in MN. We have driven by countless times and decided to stop in for dinner. It was incredible!! The lasagna was to die for, Alfredo was super fresh and creamy, and the meatballs were delicious. I am still amazed on how good it was!! The staff was super friendly and even though they were swamped, the smiles never left their faces. Tony even broke out the big grinder for us! Thank you Primo! read more

Still amazing after all these years. Hostess was very accommodating as we said we were waiting for two others to join us. Server was perfect. Food fantastic. read more

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My experience here wasn't necessarily bad...it's just that you could have a better one at Olive Garden for half the price. They were out of chicken for Alfredo, so they offered me steak as an alternative and then drastically up charged me for it. In a way I feel like that should have been a no cost upgrade m since it was their fault for being out of what I ordered. Staff was friendly and service was fine overall, I just don't think this place is a particularly good value. Interior ambiance felt a bit cramped. They're only open for 4 hours a day and I definitely get the impression they try and pack as many people in as they can for that for hours, which I guess would be the best business decision. I wouldn't say that this place isn't worth checking out, it's just not near the top of my list. read more

This place is an absolute gem - and you'd never know about it as you drove by in sleepy little Long Lake. Fantastic Italian food and a super cozy atmosphere. I had Primo recommended to me by a coworker who lives in Orono (right next door). Specifically I was given instructions to target lasagna night on Wednesday. This place did not disappoint. Super reasonable prices for such delicious food and very attentive staff. The lasagna was bomb. I've never had it where they have both red sauce and Alfredo... typically I'm not a big food or sauce mixer - but this really was fantastic! I'll be back! read more

Primo Plates & Pours - Lasagna - New American Near Me - Long Lake, Minnesota

Personal service and delicious food. The lasagna was especially tasty. Portions are generous.

I was really looking forward to trying this restaurant after recently moving to Long Lake, and I chose it to celebrate my birthday. I let the host know it was a special occasion when I was seated, but unfortunately, the experience left much to be desired. After being seated, I waited 30 minutes before anyone acknowledged me or took my order. When someone finally came by, I placed both my drink and food order right away. I ordered a Cosmopolitan, the breadbasket with oil and balsamic vinegar, the grilled mushroom and gorgonzola salad, and the bucatini rosa. The Cosmo was excellent--perfectly balanced and well made. However, the breadbasket only came with one piece of bread, even though the menu indicated it included two. The wait for my food was unusually long. It took over an hour for my salad to arrive, though I will say it was delicious and generously portioned. About 20 minutes after that, my pasta was served--but by then I was already quite full from the salad. My server had mentioned she would bring more bread, but unfortunately it never came. Later in the evening, she acknowledged that she had heard it was my birthday and, in light of the long wait times, offered me a complimentary dessert of my choice. I opted for a slice of chocolate cake to take home, as I had barely touched my pasta and requested a box. However, I later discovered I had been charged for the cake. They were very busy, and I didn't feel like waiting around to have it corrected--perhaps I misunderstood the offer, though it was disappointing. As a solo diner, I believe a bit more attentiveness goes a long way. Dining out alone, especially on a birthday, can be a vulnerable experience, and I had hoped for something more welcoming. Instead, I felt largely ignored throughout the evening. Overall, while there were a few highlights, such as the cocktail and the quality of the food, the long delays and lack of service made this a rather disheartening experience. read more

Primo Plates & Pours - New American Near Me - Long Lake, Minnesota

I won't gatekeep this! Primo is the ultimate "sleeper" restaurant. I don't venture out to Long Lake, but came here for a valentine's night reservation. It was jam packed for the occasion, but we still had a great time sitting at the bar. The chicken parm was INCREDIBLE! In fact, so good, I forgot to take a picture. Probably the best chicken parm I've had! Portions were large- pro tip, you can ask them to split portions. I will definitely be back read more

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What a great spot for dinner and drinks! Stumbled upon this place as we were in the area for an apple orchard and got hungry. I was craving pasta and this place came up. We didn't have reservations but were able to get a seat. Service was great and we had great recommendations I loved my pasta dish with clams and felt it was such a great sick surprisingly light. My husband dish was so so so good as well. The sausage in the pasta was beyond tasty and was exactly what he was looking for. My drink which I can't remember the name was super good. They give you complimentary bread and that bread was delicious paired with olive oil and balsamic. I wish the basket had more on an assortment of bread and crackers as that would make it stand out even more. Over all enjoyed my experience and plan on making the drive to eat at this place. read more

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This restaurant is a "over achiever" OH MY WORD... I am still dreaming about the Alfredo! It was still amazing the next day!!! Ok, I got ahead of myself. The restaurant is small but quaint. The service was spectacular! Order the lemoncello/ lemon drop martini it's delicious. We also had a gin and dirty martini which were excellent. We then moved on to wine, followed by great food. The red sauce was robust and flavorful... but I can't get over the Alfredo! I won't lie it's priced on the high side but I'm still going back. read more

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We went for our 10th anniversary. We were the first in with a reservation. We were the last to receive any acknowledgement, drinks or food. We had to reach out to other servers to get help as we could not get their attention. We felt absolutely invisible. We did not expect special service but at least comparable service to others. Most unfortunate. read more

The best catering in town, great people always happy to see you when you come to the restaurant, best Italian food anywhere.

Supper food, excellent service. Great beverages. Great sushi rolls. Ask any server what is a favorite. read more

This is our new favorite Italian restaurant!!! Our server, Evan, was attentive and gave us good recommendations. The food is amazing!!! Wonderful homemade pasta and sauces! Nice ambiance!! Great wine! read more

My experience here was not great. So 4 of us had reservations at 6:30pm on a Sunday. The menu looked great, but I try to eat healthy, and other than salads there really was nothing without butter, cream or cheese. So I order the shrimp pesto linguine but asked to replace the shrimp with chicken. They say they are out of chicken!!!! The linguini comes, and sure it was green, but it was not pesto. It was cream base. Probably loaded with butter. I ate it and it was tasteless truly. The dish description should say it's a cream based pesto because pesto is usually olive oil, herbs and nut based. My friend asks for bread for the table and they had run out of bread. My friend ordered the cannoli pasta and they were out of it!! My husband did love his Parmesan chicken and I tasted his tomato sauce, that was great. Our Calamari appetizer was also very good. The restaurant itself was nice and cozy our waitress was friendly and attentive. Just poor management I suppose. Will never go back. Was my first time there. read more

It's small but big on wonderful Italian cuisine. I had the lasagna and it was fabulous. My husband had the chicken parm and lived his as well. Our server was outstanding! You would think he was an owner! He knew the menu and the wines and just when to come to our table! Our food came out fast and hot. We had a delightful time! read more

Solid Italian restaurant. We've been a couple times and have tried the Strozzapreti Primavera, the Bucatini Rosa, and the Spaghetti and Meatballs. We've also tried the Risotto Arancini, Calamari, and Mussels off the appetizers menu. Everything we've had was good - so far the Bucatina Rosa was my fav. read more

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Primo was a cute little restaurant. The spaghetti and meatballs was very good albeit a little spicy. There is complimentary bread service included. The service was lovely. The parking lot is a little small and on busy nights can be difficult. read more

Yum! We didn't expect much from this quaint little spot in Long Lake. It was all surprisingly good Italian. We shared the homemade lazagna smothered in a deliciously fresh alfredo sauce. Comfy space and we had a lovely, longtime server who raved about working there. Gotta love that! read more

Our go to out here. Haven't encountered anything we didn't like. Great takeout service too.

Came here to celebrate a belated father's day with the dad-in-law who lives nearby. Walked in around 5:45 but could not be seated inside due to reservations on the books - so make reservations are recommended. They were able to seat us outside. It was a bit cool, but tolerable. The server was attentive even through we were her only outdoor table and it did indeed get very busy inside. We had to ask to turn down the music which was JAMMING. Being with my father-in-law, who has some hearing loss, really makes me question why restaurants insist on the loud music, and why they are more willing to make accommodations. Thankfully, this place was able to figure it out and turned it down to a tolerable level. I'm quite sure the neighbors were grateful. I had an old fashioned - I asked for bourbon and not brandy, it came with brandy. It is also the old school Wisconsin style, which I do not love. The "and pours" had me thinking there would be a better beer list than there was. The bruschetta was exceptional - probably some of the best I have ever had. The margherita pizza was just okay. Crust was very good, there was too many toppings though - sort of overwhelmed the crust. Wife and the man of the hour both had pasta that they liked - I cannot remember what though. I'd go back and try something different and get the bruschetta again! read more

Anna was our server and she was fabulous! We sat outside the patio was shaded and the weather was prefect with a nice breeze. My husband got the Meat Balls and Spaghetti and said they were good and had a little kick so spice. His favorite was the bread and I agreed it was warm and had just enough crackle when you tore it apart and soft at the same time. They give you a mixture of olive oil, balsamic, and cheese to dip your bread in and it was delicious!! I got the Alfredo with pesto added it was soo cream and the flavor was on point. We also got the Garden or house salad can't remember what it was called and shared it. We got balsamic dressing and the lemon slice to squeeze on added just the right demotion to the salad flavor. Service and food was great and I would go back again when in town! read more

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DINING DISASTER - NEVER GOING BACK What has happened to this place? It used to be a go-to for us...great food and great service. The trade-off was ambiance: the tables for two are awful. In a crowded row where you are constantly bumped by other patrons and staff. We visited on Saturday, September 28th 2024. It will be our last visit. Despite several open tables (for four) along the windows, we were again dropped in a terrible table for two. Then we waited. And waited. And waited for service. We were finally able to order a bottle of wine, then waited several more minutes for it to be delivered. Meantime, no one seemed to know how to operate the thermostat. Patrons were FREEZING. This is no exaggeration: a couple who brought their elderly mother had to cover her in cloth napkins. The staff was poorly trained and poorly coordinated. They were snipping at one another from across the restaurant. One of the more tenured wait staff stood behind me and bellowed: YOU GUYS NEED TO GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER! Our server would randomly appear and not seem to have an understanding of his job. We both ordered Caprese Salads. They arrived promptly and were good. Then we waited another 30 minutes for our entree to arrive. We each ordered one of the two evening specials, assuming the kitchen would know how to prepare them. Apparently not. Meanwhile, we watched no fewer than three tables seated AFTER us receive their food first. One family of four appeared to be relatives of two servers. They received 90% of staff focus and the rest of us simply had to wait. The server finally apologized for "the kitchen being backed up," and offered us a free dessert. The last thing we wanted was to spend another moment in Primo's Plates and Pours. He should have offered a refund of part of our meal. But again, he had little clue what it meant to wait tables. Why the rant here? We scheduled through Open Table. I intended to leave this review there. But Primo Plates and Pours cancelled our Open Table reservation two hours after we returned home last night. Surely this was done to prevent me having a chance to share this story of average food and terrible service. So long, Primo. read more

Had a reservation here for dinner , showed up and they closed the kitchen 90 minutes early because they were "slow". I wish we could have tried. read more

This is a tiny Italian restaurant with a very friendly staff in a strip mall in a town I can barely find without a map. This place can get packed. Not just on the weekend. I have no idea how I actually found this place the first time. I think a neighbor mentioned them? I'd recommend it if you're looking for something with a mom and pop feel where they food is good and the ambiance is casual. It's not upscale dining and you shouldn't be expecting that...you know, because it's in a strip mall in Long Lake. read more

Decent Italian food in the west burbs, owned by Italians, and a nice list of options for dinner and wine. Full bar. The portions are huge. I started with the meatballs and they were great. I ordered that app, a salad, and a pasta and OMG I was stuffed and had to take half of it home......so very good value and a good date place to share an app and salad and save room for the main. The service is friendly and just attentive enough. There is a shortage of authentic Italian in the cities, so this is a reliable place to get a fix. read more

This is a hidden gem. The food and service was excellent. We started by sharing the fried calamari. I had the spaghetti and meatballs and my husband had the chicken parmesean. The service from Mike was exceptional. Highly recommend. read more

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Went on a Sunday night. Seated quickly (no reservations). All entrees a la cart (salads are extra $9). They will ask if you want bread (complementary, which seemed fresh and homemade). Very good red sauce (cheese ravioli) and the linguini and clams served with real clams. The dining area and bar are rather small but with friendly service. Used a Groupon, but overall the food is pricey for what it is. I'll be back (only with another Groupon). In summary, pretty decent food but on the pricey side. read more

I'll start off by saying that some of the things on the menu here are INCREDIBLE!!!!! And some are underwhelming. Favorites: cannelloni, lasagna (only on Wednesdays), lobster linguini, filet over truffle/mushroom risotto Underwhelming: Alfredo, bolognese Tasty: meatball app, calamari, arancini, mussels, Caesar salad Happy hour here is every day from 5-6- the pizzas are good but we ask ours to be cooked extra/crispy. Other times it has always come out doughy. read more

The food and people are absolutely amazing!! If you are looking for authentic Italian cuisine this is your place, have never had a bad experience or a meal I didn't talk about for days afterward. read more

Intimate setting with a great half off wine bottles deal on Tuesday! I had the pappardelle with veal Bologna's and my girlfriend had the Strozzapreti Primacera. The pappardelle was a little gummed together into clumps...it is a hard pasta to cook properly. The sauce was delicious though. Rich and hearty and meaty. Portions were very good too. My girlfriend's primavera was also excellent with a nice mix of flavors including meat and veggies. We like this place a lot. Worth the drive, especially if you go to Birch's for their beer before or after! read more

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Solid four stars. Very friendly staff. Great food. All is wonderful. Except the tables are spaced inches apart. Owners: don't sit strangers that close together to make an extra buck. First time we came we literally had to join the conversation of the couple next to us because there was no avoiding it. Second tome, we sat at the bar to avoid this. Also, servers, don't stand between the tables with your butt on top of my table. Stand BEHIND the diners. This was part gross and part comical. But I don't need your anus hovering over my bread. read more

Get the bruschetta! Margherita pizza also has unique tomatoes, the best I've experienced on a pizza before. Also regional wine and their house red is delicious! Happy and lucky to only live a few mins away read more

First time there and it happen to be for Resturant Week 2017. Wanted to experience a different restaurant venue from City to Suburban location dining. Smaller place but yet a very cozy atmosphere and has a very nice decor. Our server was very knowledgeable and her beverage and entrée. Made our menu choices easier to pick from. Soon after our main course came the Manager Tony came over to introduced himself and ask about the service. Nice little gesture ....Which most resturant owner doesn't do that anymore. Overall the place was great, I would recommend it. It was getting late to closing time. So we didn't stay long enough to enjoy the fire pit on their patio... maybe next time Thank you ~KEO read more

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My wife and I had a $40 Groupon for this place in Long Lake. A small place in a strp mall. We walked in about 4:30 on the Friday before Labor Day and we were the only ones there. Our waiter/hostess was super nice and I ordered a Fresh Squeezed IPA to start us off with some $14 mussels, which were aweesome. There were about 25 of them in a white wine sauce with some fantastic buttered and grilled bread. So good! I also got a Caesar salad with anchovies on the side. I love the little tiny fishes. The salad was fantastic. A must if you go here. Not bad for $5. I got the supreme pizza with light cheese for my entree. I only wish there was more protein on there for a supreme, but the crust was solid and crispy. Great place, I would never pay full price for dinner here, but they had some great happy hour specials as well with 1/2 appetizers. Great dinner. read more

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TL;DR - make the drive. dont leave without the cheesecake. Its not a hidden gem to the locals- flocking from Wayzata/Orono/Minnetonka or those Long Lake house wives (shout out Delano haaaay giiirrllls). Locally owned, operated by young entrepreneurs equipped with family recipes. This place make me feel nostalgic for a time that I am too young to know. The drift of chanel No.5, Hermes scarves, and those power ties at the table of 4 to my left is out with their neighbors after a long day downtown, and sharing a bottle of wine to my right is a family night out, and smiles everywhere tells me - I am not the only one. 1. Ceasar Salad- okay okay okay.okay.kay...otay. I know...I am just here to say. Of all the over dressed, wilted, thoughtless ceasar salads I have endured over my life time. THIS IS THE BEST ONE. Crispy salad, light but flavorful dressing, perky - not over handled, parm, salt and pepper, lemon squeeze, and portioned correctly. 2. MY KRYPTONITE - Bucatini Rosa- guanciale (think bacon bits), peas and spicy rosa sauce. I alway ask for it extra spicy and add chicken. freshly shaved parm. Is this dish unique? not necessarily. But you get a healthy portion, and the chicken for me really rounds the dish out. I always have leftovers. I did not speak to my husband for en entire evening when he ate mine. THAT GOOD. 3. Chicken Parm - My dad is a 'picky' eater when it comes to dining out, and ontop of that- noodles. Hes not a spaghetti eater. The fact that its hearty enough for a meal and some for later, chicken parm is crispy, seasoned, hearty/well supported sauce, and good ratio of noodles...AND MY DAD says its the BEST? Legit. Stamp of approval every. single. time. 4. Brussel Sprouts- I like the red wine vinegar approach, but I really like that umami sweet, tart, roasted, salty, crunchy. They are GREAT probably my top 4. 5. it aint over until its over. DO NOT LEAVE WITHOUT THE CHEESECAKE. PERIOD. Fine you're full, fine you're counting your macros/carbs/ whatever the hell you healthy nuts do. Make the exception. At this point of the night, you're not going anywhere but home to get in some sweats and rub that food belly and think 'that was the best meal i've had in a while' so just do it. read more

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The food is always delicious. We enjoy sitting at the bar for apps. Happy hour is usually a hit.

Beautiful and romantic ambiance, our date night was perfect. They were out of the lasagna but we came back another day and it is the most magnificent dish read more

Not worth your time and money. Go to Birchs on the Lake. They will treat you right. Food was undercooked, owner came out and said it was "their" medium rare and wouldn't remake it. Sad. read more

I eat at a lot of excellent restaurants in the greater Twin Cities area and rarely have an experience compelling enough to take the time to write a glowing review. But I must say, emphatically. Primo Plates and Pours was one of the finest dining experiences I have had in Minnesota, and our server Nathan certainly was one of the best I have had anywhere ever. This place just does everything perfectly. The ambiance, the food, the service: exquisite!!!!!!!! These exclamation points cannot sufficiently convey how hard this place rocks. I won't bore you with the particulars of our mouth watering smorgasbord, nothing disappointed, two highlights: the bread, hot damn! To die for. And the side of asparagus I had, my WORD. Write home about good, dream about years later good. All the staff were super helpful and knowledgeable, and Nathan is downright legendary. Great place to go with the family or on a date, I will definitely be returning soon!!! Hats off to the chefs and proprietors also, very tasteful across the board! Side note, super cool outdoor seating option available we would have checked out too if it wasn't like a hundred today... :) Oh, I almost forgot to mention, the side salad they had was one of the fanciest most delicious side salads I have ever seen. And they had some great vegetarian options, including the spinach and arugala salad I had with the tastiest spicy mustard vinaigrette dressing! The classic ravioli my Dad had was also reportedly off the chain. Okay I guess I did have to bore you with the details haha. Soooooo good. read more

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Food, service and ambiance was perfect. I hope to be back soon The cannelloni was outstanding!! I had salmon but it came on top of cold polenta. I would recommend it but substitute for risotto. read more