Visited Primal with some friends recently for a casual night out. It was a great experience. We…read morehadn't been here before, and our waiter really knew the menu well and was able to give some recommendations, which we appreciated. Friendly and welcoming staff. We booked in advance and they checked in with our party beforehand, so we were able to let them know about an allergy concern. The staff handled that information better than so many other restaurants we've frequented. Allergies can be a serious concern for a lot of people, and having staff who handle those requests seriously in turn shows an appreciation for their customers. Kudos. The food we were served was excellent, across the board. The pasta was fresh, and the quality of their ingredients and skillful preparation made for a satisfying, flavourful meal. Also worth mentioning, they have a varied drink menu with lots of alcoholic and non-alcoholic options to complement your meal. If I absolutely have to complain about something to be unbiased... Price-wise, well, it's not the Ol' Spaghetti Factory, but you're paying marginally more for quality - ingredients, selection, service - and you're getting it. So, priced appropriately, I would say. Music might have been a bit loud for my liking, but my likings are particular and it was admittedly appropriate for the atmosphere. *If you're weirded out by seeing people experiencing poverty and the related effects of social disorder, understand that it is located on 20th street. If the reality of the human condition freaks you out, maybe go have a plain waffle in Brighton or whatever. Weirdo.

This was just a quick pit stop while in Saskatoon however i am saddened that this cannot be my…read morelocal - the food was amazing and Tanita (apologies probably spelt incorrectly) was a great host. I started with the house baked focaccia bread and went onto my main course rigatoni, goat cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes, greens, truffle oil which they were kind enough to add chicken to. Absolutely delicious. I don't normally do desert but the promise of home made Butterscotch Budino Oh my... what a happy accident to dine here... fantastic Great music and ambience too...

Two of us came for a dinner for a last minute "date night". We were seated immediately, although we…read moredid have a reservation. The restaurant was quite busy, which is usually a good sign. We had the risotto ai frutti di mare, creamy imported carnaroli rice, saffron, mussels, bay scallops, prawns, onions, white wine, and parsley. We also got the capelli d'angelo con gamberi, an angel hair pasta with prawns, garlic, butter, white wine and cream. The meals were very good. I did find the scallops a bit overcooked but all in all the presentation of both dishes was very good. The server was very pleasant but we felt that the ambience was not high enough to earn another star.

The food was good not great. The price was high. My pasta was 30 bucks my daughter's and…read moreson-in-laws was 40 bucks. Like i said it was good but not in a rush to go back.

Small town. Small minds…read more I heard a couple say that as I was walking down the street toward this restaurant. It's such an unfair statement, especially when applied to Saskatoon. This is a wonderful little town that punches above its weight. The meal I had here may have been the best I've had in 2023 (or at least tied with the one I had in Marfa, Texas). From the scallions to the pasta to the fish to the pudding like dessert paired with a sweet wine, each course complemented the next. The folks here were all so nice and I trusted them to surprise me with each aspect of the meal. I love it when I can hand that decision to experts. In such a short time, I've come to love Saskatoon. The people here have been great and with a meal like I had tonight, I'll put up this small town against much bigger ones anytime. No small minds here.

Great food and service. Loved the Ambiance too…read more Cool to watch the cook prepare the meal.

Saw this Italian restaurant on Google Maps. It got very good reviews from over thousand people and…read moreit's pretty close to the hotel so I thought why not give it a try. The restaurant is a big place, they use a train car as a part of the restaurant which is pretty cool. There are plenty of seatings inside. Staff were friendly. I got Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo $22.95 CA and Penne with Chicken $21.25 CA. The food comes with one side of either soup or salad. Everything just wasn't as good as we expected. Pasta was a bit hard and so bland. Mushroom was undercooked. They used frozen seafood which are small shrimp, small scallops which is very unexpected and disappointing. My husband and my son barely complained about anything but this time they were all refusing to finish the food. The portions were also small compared to the price. I should have checked reviews on Yelp prior to ordering them. Definitely will not go back and not recommend.

Great service, perfect meals and reasonable prices. Had enough left over for a doggie boxread more

As it can reveal itself somewhat gradually, La Cucina is yours to uncover. The heavier design of…read moredark wood tables and black leather chairs framed by brick walls are nicely balanced by candles throughout and the lighting sparkle repeating in mirrors. We started with well-executed cocktails and perfect calamari paired with artichoke hearts that began to expose the thoughtfulness of the kitchen. The Linguine Alla Pescatora was perfectly portioned and delicious and my wife left no noodle behind either. We were fully stuffed, but couldn't resist ordering ricotta doughnuts to take back to the hotel. They could likely run a food truck with those doughnuts alone. Traditional Italian fare is not uncommon. Getting it right however is much more rare and La Cucina is ready for show. All of this would be enough but the remaining layers are the wonderful people operating this somewhat new offering to the city. Don is attentive, fun and intelligent, giving you his full attention while still noticing the subtle beckons of nearby tables. He's a fly fisherman who feels life deeply and has great care for all. Then we met Norma who opened the restaurant with her brother. Given the opportunity, I think Norma could run a country. She has managed a variety of businesses, is huge fun and I'm willing to bet she's as strong as the stone wall out front. La Cucina is Italian authenticity pressed by a big heart into a beautiful small space.

My mother in law made a reservation here last night. I haven't been, and I didn't know it was a…read morepretty, date-night, cool little place-- we brought my two toddlers, ages 4 and 2. Ambiance: What started out as quiet and intimate around 6:30pm became somewhat lively (a good kind) around 8:00pm. I loved the vibe. Dark, candle-lit tables, bricked wall, bar all the way in the back and cute and clean little bathrooms downstairs. Tight cubicles if you are to pee with a child but it's ok. No change-table if you are to bring a newborn. Service: Tony, our server was excellent. He was very pleasant and kind and told us we're awesome for taking our kids to dine with us because not a lot do. He also praised us for having very well behaved toddlers! The hostess did too, which i loved. She said no one would even be able to tell there were children in the restaurant. Food: Sadly, this is where I took my 3 stars off. We were all craving for pasta, so I could only speak from the pasta perspective. Prices ranged from Mid to High $20s which for the portion size was pretty steep. Taste-wise, here's the breakdown. *Bolognese: serving super small, and sauce very salty. *Crab Tortellini: i got this, serving portion was decent on this one since tortellinis are a bit heavier by the piece. The filling of crab was basic. Not sure if they use fresh Dungeness to create the filling, it sadly didn't taste as expected. However, i did like the subtle buttery sauce and the accent of fried basil to garnish. *Carbonara: bland and could be a bit creamier with the right egg yolk ratio. My father in law says the pasta was undercooked. *Ravioli: my kids had this to share. Pasta square to ratio filling was off. It could use more filling. Ravioli pillows were tiny. *Cannelloni: excellent. This was yummy. We got meatballs and bread for appetizer. Bread isn't part of dining. Never been to an Italian restaurant that does NOT serve complimentary focaccia or baguette. Also, i noticed that they don't come around the tables to offer fresh parmesan or freshly ground pepper. Because of the service and vibe of the place though, I'd give it another shot and try the variety of meats. I got a glimpse of ribeye from the other table and it looked amazing.

Alfredo was curdled and lumpy. Only 1 employee on floor and he is useless. Manager was "out…read more... running errands" and wasn't available. So disgusted, will never order from here again. And will let everyone I know also

We were there for lunch on a Saturday, don't go. it was bad!! it's not an Italian restaurant! and…read morethe food is long way from what was served a few years ago. The food came cold and the gravy was jello brick. Don't go and waste your money!!! It is not worth the one star!!!

This is one of the best restaurants in Saskatoon. Food is fresh, healthy, and delicious.read more

Every time I fly to other places, I often look for familiarity. This being Olive Garden, a…read morerestaurant we have back in Hawaii. Surprisingly I've never tried the one back home except on a trip to Las Vegas. But I digress. This location delivered on fresh and delicious food from the pastas, soups and salads. Breadsticks was fresh off the oven. I had the 6 oz. Sirloin with chicken Alfredo. Typically I ask for a steak sauce but this was well seasoned that it was very moist and juicy by itself on medium-rare. As for my cheese preference I have it the same way the great comedian Conan O' Brian had it when he visited Olive Garden - I always "cheese it up!" Experience with my girlfriends family made it extra special that makes a family meal even better. Server was really nice and attentive. Also I'm told it gets very busy if you arrive after 12pm. So get there at 11 to make sure ur not stuck waiting outside in the elements eh?

Absolutely worst dining experience ever. They have no idea how to handle large groups. The food was…read moreterrible. Service started out good but they were incapable of figuring out how to divide the bill. Unprofessional and incompetent woukd sum it up.

7 of us for a special dinner, 7 courses including a veal chop as #6, all wow, chef is excellent,…read moresee photos for 4 of the dishes

It was odd, we were there at 7:15 on a Friday night and we were the only two people there for about…read morean hour. Perhaps everyone was enjoying the hot weather and folk Fest. None the less our meal was great, as was the service. An excellent pianist entertained us while we dined, the bread and appetizers were fantastic. The spicy bell pepper and olive penne was super (although quite spicy!), and my gf enjoyed the mushroom risotto. My cannoli wasn't the best for dessert, but overall the service was superb, as was the atmosphere and the food. A tad expensive, I suppose.