I don't understand.. Years ago, they made an excellent bolognese.. Fast forward to 4 years later it it was completely different and not at all good...... I feel badly giving such a poor review-- I'll give it benefit of the doubt that it was just a VERY off day ?? The tartufo dessert though was delicious! read more

The visit was a five star visit, but I don't want to give a full five stars until I've been to a restaurant two or more times. We stopped here on our journey home for lunch. My three kids and myself. The gentleman that greeted us was extremely friendly and very welcoming. My eight year old son and two year old daughter shared the mussels which they absolutely loved, my five year old just got plain pasta which was cooked perfectly, and I got the veal martini I think it was called. That was delicious and exactly what I was in the mood for. The broccoli and carrots that were on my dish were also cooked where they were still With texture. My daughter ate half my broccoli on me. Then we got the chocolate mousse cake to share which was delicious and I got a double espresso to help me on the rest of our journey home. Next time we pass through we will stop here again. read more

Primavera is a wonderful place to have a delicious meal and a pleasant experience. As other reviewers have pointed out, the restaurant isn't large, but it never feels cramped inside. It's cozy but relaxing. Primavera offers both comfort food and elevated cuisine. You can't go wrong with either. From the bread, to the apps, to the mains and then dessert, it all adds up to a primo spread. The veal chop special was an A+! Luca, the owner, is a friendly and funny host--he's constantly on the move but will always find time to stop and chat. This is a gem of a restaurant. read more

Excellent Food every time. Going back this weekend. Entrees consistent with every visit. Chicken and veal meals my favorite. read more

Amazing Italian food, amazing service, the best bread dip sauce i ever tasted, huge portions, and fairly priced.

Love the olde Italian family business of the restaurant. I have been here 3x so far and each time I get the same taste from each different Italian dish. read more

Doesn't look like much when you drive but but it is a full restaurant with an appropriately priced wine selection. The food was tasty but the pasta little over cooked for my taste, and the flavors can be more distinct. Flavors were just average. Nice friendly staff and prompt service, but should get read of the plastic covered menus... it cheapens the feel of the nice white linens. The muscles and the lobster raviolis were the best dishes of the evening. read more

Primavera Italian Cuisine - Lobster ravioli, chicken Marsala, pasta with shrimp, sausage, and broccoli-rab. - Italian Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

One of my favorite Italian places Luca is a great guy. I've known her for 1520 years. Food is over the top love this stuff clams chicken Parm is my favorite with some ziti on the side never leave there hungry and the wine list is pretty good too, wink wink. read more

Very nice owner. Clean restaurant. Decent food. But in my opinion as an Italian, not real Italian. The sauces are OK. And the meat could be a bit less chewy. The menu is not descriptive enough when it comes to what's in the sauce, such as bacon, or pancetta. Their takeout menu is a bit disappointing. read more

My favorite restaurant! Food is delicious , staff is the best. I would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. read more

Primavera Italian Cuisine - Front door - Italian Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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This is a MUST TRY spot if you're in the area. My husband and I stopped here for dinner on a Sunday night and we were greeted by the incredibly sweet and friendly owner. We ordered the Veal Martini and Veal Parmigiano - the food, the pleasant atmosphere with subtle Italian music playing in the background immediately took us back to the cozy days we spent in Italy. The portion sizes of our dishes were really generous so we were very full at the end of our meal, but the owner was too kind to serve us a complimentary dessert! Overall this was the best dining experience we've had in a while. Thank you and we will be back! read more

My husband and his sister were driving up the Merritt and called me to look for a good restaurant not far off the parkway as it is my husband's 75th Birthday! Well, my husband and sister-in-law could not rave enough about the food, the atmosphere and the service (Luca took care of them and was incredible)!!! We drive through that way quite often so my husband said that we will definitely be returning! Thank you Primavera for helping to make my husband's Birthday special!!! I can't wait to visit you too on our next trip your way! Dawn Shicoff read more

Highly recommend - great Italian restaurant with superb menu and food was cooked and presented to perfection. We will definitely be returning and the staff was very friendly. Loved the Zuppa di Pesce. And just right with the amount of tables - not too large and not too small. Dennis A. read more

Sadly I didn't take a photo of my lovely special chicken w/mozz, prosciutto and tomatoes plus 2 perfectly cooked shrimp on the side - so tasty!! What a hidden gem - always drive down New Canaan Ave and wondered about this spot, thrilled to have entered this secret corner of homemade heaven. The service was super attentive, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was intimate without being too quiet for our party of 5 - we spent about 2 hours there and it didn't feel like time was dragging at all. Caesar salad was good - I could've used more dressing but it was probably for the best - I split it as an app with my MIL. Their starter bread is delicious and crusty and that dipping sauce/oil is divine - I should've asked for a container to take home! Of all our dishes I only one I tried besides my own was the Chilean sea bass which was so perfectly cooked and a huge portion, super fresh. You can tell that they really care at this establishment - about how they treat their customers, the quality and prep of the food and overall ambiance. Our whole family is definitely looking to become regulars at this homey delish place! read more

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The staff truly makes you feel welcome. We had a party of seven and the staff was very accommodating. Be aware it is a small space but they make the most of it. Accepts reservations.Food is delicious with generous portion sizes. Would not go too regularly because the entrees are a little pricey but worth the splurge every so often. read more

Primavera Italian Cuisine - Chicken Francese - Italian Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

First time and it was amazing. Best clams casino ever. Chicken scarpiello to die for. Besides every item of food being a 10/10, the best part was the owner, Luca, he is amazing and has the kindest soul :') idk what more you could want from a restaurant. read more

Primavera Italian Cuisine - Soup - Italian Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Ordered take-out last night on a recommendation from a friend. Great food! Everything we had was terrific - from the salad dressing to bread, penne vodka, cheese ravioli, bolognese,...fantastic! Even the fried calamari was all circles and no tentacles which we prefer. The best part was...my tummy was 100% great after which doesn't often happen after restaurant food. I think the price was right too. Five stars from me and we are looking forward to trying more! read more

I'm not usually very generous with 5 stars, but this place deserves it. I live down the block from Primavera and have been curious about the race reviews for a while. My husband and I went for lunch and I get the fuss now. We sat outside and loved all the flowers and plants to insulate from new Canaan ave traffic. Fresh, hot bread with excellent sun dried tomato tapenade to start. My Caesar salad was divine. The penne a la vodka with prosciutto was so good; I shed a salty tear of joy. My husband got the veal parm; sauce was too sweet for my taste but veal was nice. Can't wait to come back and try other dishes. read more

Primavera Italian Cuisine - Penne alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Great atmosphere, comfortable setting and staff is very friendly and attentive. Food is very fresh and well prepared.we had a throughly wonderful experience. read more

Always a 5 star experience! I had thr branzino with, clams, mussels and veggies. Delicious. Service was great!

This is a great local find. Take note that there are limited tables so the typical Friday and Saturday dines will require reservations PARKING - located in a small strip mall area means parking will be a challenge but not impossible. AMBIANCE - very rustic and romantic. I'd also add old Italian charm to the decor SERVICE - family owned establishment and as friendly as you can get. Owner was our waiter so you can see how family oriented the restaurant is. APPETIZERS - tried the broccoli rabe and it was very good. The beans were great and the rape was not stringy and only mildly bitter at the ends. The sausage was just OK. Wife had side of spinach with a great garlic flavor. Not overpowering but just right ENTREES - I tried the linguini and clams and to my surprise it was really good and prepared differently. Perfect Long Island clams and a great sauce with just the right flavor. Don't want to describe more to jade your opinion. Try for yourself PRICE - I give it $$$ not low cost but not expensive. Paid $110 without tip for 2 people and it included 3 wines which BTW for a house Cabernet was not bad at all read more

Food is excellent here. The complimentary bread was warm, crusty on the outside, and pillowy soft on the inside. The sun dried tomato dip for that was very good. The linguine vongole was delicious, very lemony. We also had pollo francese, which was very good. Just wished it came with a side of pasta because that sauce was very tasty. The only thing we thought was just ok were the crab cakes. It didn't have enough crabs in it. read more

So happy to find this gem tucked away in Norwalk. Food, service, wine made for a perfect birthday celebration out for my husband, son, sister and bro-in-law. Highly recommend! Terry read more

Primavera Restaurant in Norwalk, We ate here a few times. Food is average. Prices are astronomical. Wine list is horrific/laughable. Owner is extremely arrogant, aggressive and disrespectful. read more

Visit this place during the pandemic, they were very accommodating and we were able to sit outside, the atmosphere is very auntentic. I have lived in Norwalk for 20 years and I don't know how I have never been here. It doesn't get more auntentic Italian food than this. I had the Zuppa DiPesce on a spicy red sauce and my husband had the Fettuccini Bolognese, both amazing but my seafood pasta was even better... It had a lot of seafood and the sauce is to die for, the kind of sauce that sets the bar way too high and everything else will probably be tasteless! New favorite Italian place. read more

Primavera Italian Cuisine - Zuppa DiPesce - Italian Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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I tried this restaurant out with a friend a few days ago and absolutely loved the experience. There is parking available in the front and on the side. The restaurant itself is nice and cozy. We came here for lunch and it wasn't too busy when I arrived. However, as time went by it became busier and there's no doubt that people love coming here for the delicious food and impeccable service. When I arrived Luca seated me and offered us the bread with condiments. It was warm and delicious. I got the Snapper with vegetables (fish of the day) which was cooked perfectly as requested. My friend got chicken scarp which was absolutely delicious as well. The tiramisu was just a slice of heaven. Luca was extremely attentive and personable. He went above and beyond for us and every other customer. We will definitely be coming back for more!!! read more

I seem to end up at Primavera on week nights when it is not very busy. The service is spot on. The food is clean and fresh and high quality. They don't skimp on the glass of wine. You would have to go to NYC to come close to the quality of the food. read more

Some of the best pasta I have ever had! I definitely recommend the Linguini Vongole! I loved it so much that I had to order it for take out a couple days later and Luca (the owner) remembered me from the weekend before. He even remembered my drink order! The service is great. He is such a sweet man and made you feel very welcomed. I agree with other reviews that state that he made you feel like you were old friends. Will def be coming back. read more

Food is excellent. Staff is friendly. Very quaint Italian resteraunte. Glad to have them in the neighborhood.... read more

Absolutely wonderful owner. His family is very sweet. The food is amazing. I love the veal martini and everything I've tried so far. Looking forward to visiting this place again soon. read more

I just moved to Norwalk over a year ago from NY and this place makes me feel like home. The food is amazing! Although everything I had from here was been delicious, the clams casino, veal and penne vodka are my favorite! Even the oil and bread are one of the best around and I'm very picky with my Italian food. Very covid friendly inside as the tables are more than 6ft apart from each other and the staff always wear masks, very sanitary, tables and utensils always spotless. The staff is probably my favorite part. The owner and staff are so welcoming and are genuine people, friendly, never feel rushed. Def leave full and smiling. -January 2021 read more

Our first time here and not our last! Everything from the staff to the food was simply delightful. Do not pass up the opportunity to come and dine here. read more

Our new favorite restaurant! Tucked away in the Broad River area of Norwalk, between a hair salon and Chinese takeout, Primavera is a total hidden gem. My husband and I were looking for somewhere new to celebrate my birthday and I'm so glad we tried Primavera! Luca (the owner) immediately made us feel welcome and chatted with us like we were old friends - seriously, he is so sweet! Inside is on the fancy side (think tablecloths, formal dinnerware setup, etc) but still had a real casual, unpretentious vibe that we loved. Great spot for date night. Finally, food. We tried a lot and it was all so good! Apps: Crab Cakes and Fried Ravioli - both delicious and tasted very fresh. Main course: we shared the Beet Salad, Surf & Turf and Penne a la Vodka - generous portions, great flavors. The dipping sauce for the Surf n Turf was AMAZING. Dessert: I forget what it was called on the menu, but it was basically a little Chocolate Mousse tower and every bite was awesome. I think his wife makes it fresh every day, if I remember correctly. AND they bring fresh bread and oil for dipping. Bottom line: hubby was still talking about the food the next morning, so I know it's a win! We're happy to have this charming little restaurant right down the street and can't wait to go back read more

Primavera Italian Cuisine - Beet Salad, Surf n Turf, Chocolate Mousse - Italian Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Very nice dining experience. The owner is your waiter and his son the busboy. Great personal touch. I was looking for something vegetarian, didn't see it on the menu, but the owner offered to make me a vegetarian primavera, nice We were a group of 6, which is big compared to the size of the place, they sit maybe 30 people. We had a reservation and arrived right on time, however they didn't have a table available. Wouldn't even be worth mentioning, but the place is so small. There's no bar, so your only place wait is at the door, which is in the middle of the dining room. So we're standing there, it becomes obvious that there wasn't a table or configuration of tables that could accommodate 6, freeing up anytime soon. Some people were finishing up their meals, most were just starting. So the owner asked a couple to change tables and the other one had just finished. We now had our table! Overall pricing was a bit steep for pasta but it's worth a visit. read more

Just happened to stumble upon this gem. My chicken scarapiello was to die for. The ravioli was amazing. The service was on point. We were in Connecticut and looking for some good Italian and were lucky enough to find this place. The owner came over with an aperitif for us which was a nice touch...the icing on the cake If you will. These New Yorkers will DEFINITELY be back!!! read more

Excellent food and the service is exceptional. Definitely one of my favorite spots for great Italian food! The Beet Salad and Trout was delicious! Luca is a gem. read more

Primavera Italian Cuisine - Trout was delicious and well presented. - Italian Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

What can I say this is a hidden gem in Norwalk. The entire experience was excellent. All the food was fresh and delicious the service was great. Nothing disappointed they did not rush us they allowed to sit and talk. I had the lobster ravioli and it was delicious my wife had the chicken scarpiello and she loved it. I must say I will return and I highly recommend!! read more

Best chicken fettuccine Alfredo in my life!! Customer service was outstanding. Very cute and quaint ambiance. I highly recommend this place.

Fantastic and fresh cuisine! This is a family-run business, with Luca at the helm. Service is excellent, and the food - divine! Luca himself shops daily - none of this "bulk shipments from who-knows-where" that so many restaurants rely on. He chooses the meats, the fish, the vegetables - and his chef transforms them into fabulously delicious dishes. Stay for dessert! They are extremely yummy and home-made. Personally, I love the lemon coconut and chocolate mousse cakes. Warm atmosphere, excellent service, delicious food - perfect for a comfortable and relaxed night out! Great wine list and full bar, too! read more

Primavera Italian Cuisine - Sorry - not a great photo, but an excellent burrata appetizer! - Italian Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Very nice place, tables set with white tablecloths! Amazing food, my second time was today and I'm coming back!!! Family owned business, very clean and very friendly environment with unbelievable good food! Highly recommend to anyone ! A++ read more