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    Primo Prime

    4.3 (49 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Gino
    Caroline F.

    Truly fantastic Italian food! We loved the two pasta dishes we got. Still dreaming about the gnocchi. Also loved the white bean dip and bread! The parking lot was almost filled up at 7 on a weeknight but we managed to find a spot. We had a pleasant walk around the cute neighborhood before dinner. We will be back!

    Nicole V.

    I stopped into primo prime with my parents for my dads bday and we had a great time! They have a small parking lot, so I ended up finding a close street spot but maybe be a little early in case you aren't so lucky. I started out w a cucumber collins cocktail and it was very yummy. For starters we ordered the eggplant rollatini and the spinach ricotta gnocchi which were delicious. If I go back I would definitely order the gnocchi again they just melted in your mouth and were topped with butter and Parmesan - what else could one want?? For my main I ordered the peppercorn steak - why did I do this at an Italian restaurant?? I don't know. It was pretty good but I definitely ended up eating more of my dads linguine and the special pasta dish of the night that came with lamb that my mom ordered. For dessert, I got the tiramisu and an espresso martini. The martini came with a lemon peel which I didn't really like, but the dessert was tasty. I'd definitely come back again!!

    Fresh bead with white bean bruschetta
    Sharon D.

    That's amore paisanos! This was our first time at Primo Prime, and we had a great experience from beginning to end. Our server was attentive and helped us make our selections. For starters, he brought us a soft, crusty bread served with a tasty bean bruschetta. We opted for the steak carpaccio appetizer, which was flavorful and full of arugula - a nice surprise! I had the salmon which was cooked to perfection and enhanced by the fried kale - yum! Hubby enjoyed the pasta bolognese. Kudos to the bartender for the generous pour of Perolla! It's a small restaurant, but the tables were spaciously separated and the noise level was minimal. Great spot for a date night or special occasion meal.

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    Nishi S.

    Loved the food, service and ambience. Must try their homemade garlic French fries. Yummy dessert.

    Squid ink ravioli
    Dawn R.

    Came here for restaurant week. I've never even heard of this place before, but my friend went through the restaurant week list to choose someplace we've never been and chose this one. First, It's a bit confusing to find the restaurant. I saw the sign on the building so walked in... um, it was a different restaurant called Zio. Turns out Primo Prime is up the stairs on the outside. They could really use a sign with an arrow near the stairs to point you in the right direction. I got the crab cake to start off. It was ok. Alot of breading and could use more sauce underneath. I was close to getting the squid ink ravioli but glad I didn't. A girl in the group got it and ended up sending it back because she didn't like it. One gal got the 8 oz by strip steak and said it was good. I got the lamb shank over risotto. It was very good but definately needed more risotto. I got the tiramisu for dessert and liked it. It did not have a strong coffee flavor, thank goodness.

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    Adrienne K.

    I decided to try this restuarant after seeing their menu from restuarant week. It's on a side street off of providence road and you would never notice it. The parking lot is kinda small but the parking lot next door allows you to park there without any problems. The service was great! We arrive 20 minutes earlier than our reservation and we were seated right away. The atmosphere is intimate and perfect for any night out Our waitress was very accommodating and service was prompt. I expected to wait due to it being restuarant week but the wait time was limited. I chose the Fritto Misa as an appetizer .The shrimp and fried zucchini were delicious starters. For an entree, I selected the salmon which was amazing and I highly recommend. I cleaned my plate with hesitation. For dessert, I had the cannoli which was good but the chocolate mousse my friend selected was better in my opinion. Overall, I would high recommend this restuarant for a visit. I would suggest making a reservation to avoid waiting. I will definitely be returning.

    Duck breast with spinach and fingerling potatoes
    Creighton F.

    Great little place I discovered and am shocked I am just finding out about this place. Unfortunately Sunday is not a busy day for them which worked out Into our favor getting our meals very fast. The skin on the salmon was probably cooked more than preferred but the fish was delicious. The duck was amazing and the service from Amanda wonderful. I will be back

    Restaurant Week July 2019: Spinach Gnocchi
    Kate T.

    Primo Prime has been one of my bookmarks for years so when I saw it on the July 2019 Restaurant Week list we made reservations immediately. Upon arriving we were seated and our drink orders were taken and we received bread with some amazing cannelloni bean spread! Our waitress was very sweet and provided her recommendations based on the Restaurant Week menu. We all decided to try different items so that was great. For starters we ordered the Beef Carpaccio, Fritto Misto, Spinach Gnocchi and the Crab Cake. The highlight was by far the Carpaccio. As for the Fritto Misto, my pick, I missed the marinara sauce that I typically enjoy with this dish. The dipping sauce was heavy and didn't seem to go well with the fried fish. Entrees included the Veal Piccata, a family staple and my Mom enjoyed, the Mushroom Ricotta Ravioli which was absolute heaven. Paper thin pasta sheets with a perfect blend of Mushroom and Ricotta, perfection. We also ordered the Lamb Shank which was not as enjoyed as some of the other entrees. For dessert, couldn't pass up the Cannolis and Tiramisu. Overall, we definitely enjoyed and I'm glad I finally made it. I will be sure to go back as their regular menu does look amazing and offers some additional items.

    Ana R.

    This was me and my boyfriend's first time. The atmosphere is small but intimate which I like. Our waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable. She was able to answer all the questions we had about the menu. We enjoyed everything from the appetizers to dessert, and loved how fresh the food was. We will definitely come back and would recommend you make reservations due to seating capacity and limited hours open..

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    Scott B.

    Outstanding food, great service, and the ambience in the restaurant is very nice. I had the Caesar Salad, which was excellent, Chicken Francese which tasted so fresh and rich. The Gnocchi was cooked to the right texture, the sauce was the ideal amount of creaminess. For dessert I had the lemon cake which had an excellent dense texture which was simultaneously airy so as not to be heavy and the flavors were layered so well.

    Lobster bisque
    Loren P.

    This is why I love Charlotte restaurant week. I just love discovering new restaurants that I ordinarily wouldn't visit. If it were not for restaurant week there's no way I would have found this place....Not even because I'm never on this side of town but because it's hidden down a remote side street and nestled away above another restaurant. It's also very small, quaint and primarily focused on wine and Italian cuisine. As it was restaurant week they had a set menu with 3 courses for$35. Quite a few things sounded great which is why we chose this restaurant to be the only one we visited during restaurant week. It started off really good. They offer all patrons beans and freshly baked bread and both were delicious. The bread was good enough to stand on its own but the beans made for a great pairing. The beans were covered in olive oil and mixed with tomatoes and onions. For my first course I had the lobster bisque because I always have to get it whenever I see it on the menu. There's had something really different. They drizzled dollops of pesto inside it and it was awesome! My wife's appetizer was even better than mine. She had a salad grilled shrimp and crab meat with a lemon dressing. It was honestly one of the best salads I've ever had. I would go back to this restaurant just for that salad alone. Unfortunately after that is where it went terribly wrong. My wife and I both got the lamb shank and it was prepared in a way that I've never had it before. It was cooked in a tomato based sauce and it was just not good at all. Thankfully the management was gracious enough to allow us to choose another entree. Though it was much better, it was also disappointing. This was the New York strip with fingerling potatoes and green beans. The steak was cooked in some kind of res wine sauce and it was good but just not great. I needed to add a lot of salt. The potatoes were pretty good but the green beans were just okay. My wife didn't like any of it. They redeemed themselves with the dessert as the cheesecake was really good. Strangely this is the first time ever in my experience with cheesecake where I preferred the cheesecake over the crust. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing but it was a really good cheesecake. My wife got their version of a creme brulee but she wasn't a fan. No I did not have the best experience there was so much potential. As mentioned above, I will go back again just for that salad. I must have it in my life at least one more time. I hope that next time the main course will redeem itself.

    Jenny F.

    We went here for restaurant week. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was a great date night! The stand outs of what we ordered was definitely the spinach gnocchi and the lamb shank. The gnocchi was perfect! The lamb was good but what was best about the lamb was the risotto it came on. It was probably the best risotto I've ever had!!

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    Anthony P.

    Primo Prime is the prime restaurant for Italian food. This place is hands down the most authentic restaurant for Italian food in Charlotte! We had the calamari and crab salad. The salad was so fresh and the dressing was really on point! That dressing was just very fresh and delightful! The main course was a crab and shrimp ravioli! The sauce and the taste of it was hands down so good! I enjoyed and savored every single bite. I think I even closed my eyes once and thought back to my time in Italy. The gnocchi with braised short ribs was very savory sauce to it. I enjoyed both these meals. The dessert was my least favorite thing as the creme brûlée didn't have the thick layer of burnt sugar but it was still really good. The service was spectacular and the place was cozy and open but yet felt extremely private. I highly recommend this place!

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    This is a great spot for a special occasion; excellent service and high-quality food in a cozy setting.

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    We adjusted our espresso martinis! Come try!!

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    Had a fantastic meal (black grouper special) here last week! Service was top notch in an old school atmosphere.

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    Thanks so much, Kate T.! We appreciate the review! Cheers!

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    Charming small restaurant. Romantic atmosphere, pretty decor and good service. Food was delicious as well. Will be back.

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    Thanks Leigh! Cheers!

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