Went there on Fathers Day. Great additions to the menu - there were a lot of added specialty drinks, a great addition to the appetizers of avocado, mango and tuna - I loved it, and to the meats, a half rack of Colorado lamb, which was absolutely delicious. Even the desserts had an addition, and that was fried raviolis, What a memorable meal to celebrate Fathers Day. As always fantastic food, great service and an enjoyable place to have a phenomenal meal. read more

Been to this restaurant 3 times. Had a good experience the 1st 2 times but the last time I was disappointed. Just me and my wife. She ordered a Caci di pepe pasta dish that she said was excellent. I ordered a Bone in Rib eye. The steak was tough. I could have complained but I didn't. Everything about this place was great except my steak. Next time if there is a next time, I'll be sure to bring it to someone's attention. Just me, do not let it be you. read more

Came here last night for my uncle's birthday. There was a large group of us so we were able to have a variety of shared appetizers. The rock shrimp special in vodka sauce and the bacon were my two favorite apps. For my meal, i got the chicken parm with vodka sauce. Not only was it amazing, the portion was basically large enough for multiple meals. Definitely brought leftovers home. The live music was great in the background, and not so loud you can't talk. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive as well. Overall great experience! read more

Primi Italian Steakhouse - Chicken Parmesan - Steakhouses Near Me - West Islip, New York

I'll start with the valet parking. Upon entering the location, I noticed that their parking lot looked full, and the valet workers were driving out of the parking lot with the cars. I asked one of the workers if the lot was full and where they were going to park the incoming cars. He told me that they had an "additional parking lot" behind the location. I decided to drive out myself and go find street parking. I ended up finding a parking spot on a street called Madeleine Place, which was about a block and a half away from the restaurant. This was when I noticed that the valet workers were actually parking the vehicles on the same exact block. I didn't appreciate that I was lied to in regard to having an additional parking lot behind the location because I think it's important for the patrons to know where exactly their car will be while they are having dinner. After entering the restaurant, we were told to have a drink at the bar because our table wasn't ready yet, which was fine because we were several minutes early. The hostess told us that a table was paying and we would be seated shortly. While we were at the bar waiting, we must have seen three or four tables of two that had left the location. We thought we would be seated at one of those tables, however, we were actually taken to a dining area upstairs. Just to preface, the person I was dining with has dined at this restaurant numerous times with another friend who is extremely generous when it comes to paying and leaving a tip. However, on this particular night, that friend was not with us, and I feel strongly that is the reason why they did not seat us at one of those empty tables on the first floor. They brought us upstairs to a more secluded dining area. The service upstairs was significantly worse compared to the service that my friend had received numerous times on the first floor. You could also see the difference in patrons between the first floor and second floor. The food.. Presentation is great! But the taste -- sub-par! We ordered the baked artichoke from the appetizer menu, which was loaded with some type of dressing and so much cheese that you could barely taste the artichoke. We also ordered a Caesar salad, which was so mediocre. We ordered a side of asparagus was very bland. We then ordered the filet mignon, which was decent, but I feel like it's overpriced for the taste. In regard to our drink order, we were only asked once if we wanted a drink, and we felt extremely rushed throughout. I'm only giving this three stars because I can't give it 2 1/2. I personally did not have a good experience at this restaurant and I definitely won't be returning nor will I recommend it. They started off on a bad foot by lying about the parking situation. read more

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We went there the other night, Rigatoni with sweet and hot sausage with a vodka sauce amazing, Fried Burrata is a must, Veal Chop with hot cherry peppers, and we got veal Milanese was great, my son got the 9oz filet mignon, and we also got the Branzino what a dish. Desert was junior cheesecake. and apple pie ravioli with ice cream. We can't wait to go back read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants, I tried the outdoor dining for the first time. It was just as nice as the inside. The food and service was great. The drinks were also good. I didn't make a reservation and they were kind enough to still seat us. read more

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Absolutely stunning restaurant- beautiful inside and out. Radiant and romantic spot to have all the delicious eats and treats. Saturday night was booked and busy. We had a reservation for 7:00pm- we had to wait about 15 minutes or so. Best server ever alert- Christina! Amazing- attentive and admirable for the recommendations and service. Food- 5 stars, I would say that just a bit more salt would be great. We did ask for salt and pepper. The crispy artichokes were hands down were one of the most crispy and delicious appetizers I've ever had. 10/10! They start with a few loves bread and oil- great way to start. The Cacio e Pepe was good but just a tad bit more salt and less pasta water- I could taste that. Needed a bit more creaminess. Beef Wellington: bomb. So flavorful, but needed one little punchy pinch of salt. Pork chop was savory and tender and fall off the bone. Dynamite! Great place. Good food. read more

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I visited Primi last night for my 40th birthday. It's a beautiful restaurant with dark, lush interior. I loved the wallpaper, lol. Our server was fantastic. No issues there. I ordered a French martini, which was fine. I would have liked it to be a little sweeter. But that's just personal preference! The Biscoff espresso martini is amazing, though! I highly recommend getting one of those! For our appetizers we had the stuffed mushrooms and baked clams. The mushrooms were mushy and flavorless. You could have told me they were from the frozen foods section at stop n shop, and I would have believed you. The baked clams,while nice flavor wise were so big and chewy that I was gagging trying to get them down. Clams that big should honestly be chopped. I'm not sure if that was an option, but we weren't asked. Now on to our mains. 3 out of the 6 of us ordered the beef Wellington. And all 3 of us agreed that it was bland and flavorless. We were begging for salt and pepper! The mashed potatoes and asparagus that accompanied the meal were good though. We also ordered a side of creamed spinach, which was watery and again could have used some salt. I'm not sure if we ordered the wrong items or if it was just an off night, but I was really looking forward to this meal and I was sadly disappointed. I'd truly only come back for another espresso martini. The food here is sadly a skip for me. read more

Primi Italian Steakhouse - Biscoff espresso martini! Delish! - Steakhouses Near Me - West Islip, New York

Went there for dinner on Saturday. The food we ordered was not good at all. It cost us over $400. I would never go back. I have been to other Italian restaurants and less expensive and their food was excellent. The wait staff was good and also the service. Even the dessert was no good. read more

We typically choose restaurants like this for special occasions, and this Christmas Eve we decided to try Primi Italian Steakhouse. I had a confirmed reservation made weeks in advance for a 2:30 p.m. seating for a party of four. Despite this, we were seated in the bar area and were not asked whether that would be acceptable. I do want to emphasize that our server was outstanding, one of the best I've had in recent years. Friendly, knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely professional. All of the service we received was excellent and deserves recognition. That said, I was hoping for the dining-room atmosphere that Primi is known for. With two dining floors, being placed in the bar area was disappointing, especially for a holiday meal. We were seated at small lacquered bar tables pushed together to accommodate four people, which felt cramped and overly casual. When a meal for four approaches $700, I think it's reasonable to expect a true dining-room experience-proper tables, linens, and an atmosphere that feels intentional and special. I don't really drink; I come out for great food and a great overall experience, and the setting matters. The food itself was excellent and the service was top-notch, but the seating choice ultimately took away from what I hoped would be a special-occasion dining experience. I'm always looking to add new restaurants to my "go-to" list, and while Primi delivered on food and service, the atmosphere that evening fell short of expectations. read more

Food is cooked to perfection. I ordered the branzino and my husband ordered the beef Wellington both were cooked well. For appetizer we ordered the bacon slab it was a large portion definitely delicious. For drinks my husband order the lyche Martini and I ordered a glass of Pinot Nior both were good. Service was impeccable, no complaints. Ambiance more upscale, great for a date night or intimate dinner. The only thing I would say I didn't love we sat near the band which was a bit loud. Other than that 10 out of 10, will be returning. read more

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Very cozy italian steakhouse with lots of private little nooks to hang. Service seemed a bit slow to me, but they were very attentive in general. The filet mignon was one of the best I've had--perfectly tender and so flavorful. Prices were pricey, as to be expected for this type of restaurant. read more

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Delicious food and drinks! Stellar customer service. I went for my birthday and it was worth every cent! It's pricey but well worth it.

Great food, decent menu. Nice fireplace but loud and close for comfort. Service was super attentive but main course took forever to come out. Food was delicious and was a great time. read more

Primi Italian Steakhouse - Grilled veal chop with cherry peppers and broccoli rabe - Steakhouses Near Me - West Islip, New York

Dinner was decent overall, although the steak was overcooked on the outside. The biggest issue was that the entire experience felt rushed. Once the manager realized we weren't ordering dessert, she came over, abruptly took the dessert menus from our table, and seemed eager to turn the table over for the next reservation. The interaction felt quite rude and left us with an unfavorable impression despite the otherwise acceptable meal. read more

Another visit in the books. They had a special of capollini cakes in pesto sauce and they were AMAZING. We asked for a side of vodka sauce as well which was delicious. Also, still one of the best espresso martinis I've ever had! read more

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Came here because I received a gift card for my retirement. Service was friendly and attentive. The grilled octopus appetizer was delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed the beef Wellington and my husband loved his porterhouse. The sides were yummy especially the Brussels. A small band was playing music. We had a lovely evening. read more

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Food, atmosphere, and service were all amazing! They usually have good specials too and it's a perfect date night or more upscale dinner with friends. Shrimp cocktail special, clams oreganata, and steak were great - wasn't crazy about the dressing and smaller size of the wedge salad compared to other places but everything else came out great. Host staff were very friendly, and our server was friendly and always available. read more

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The service was excellent and the food was great My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary the Primi was a place to celebrate read more

The food and service was impeccable. Everything was delicious and filling. The crispy artichokes were so delicious. The beef Wellington was amazing and the filet was super tender. The broccoli rabe so good and the caciao Pepe super The only downside was that the live piano player was exceptional but when he went on break the canned music was awful. Still we will be back for more delicious food. read more

I usually am seated at the bar with my friend and the bartender Lauren is great. The apps and steaks are great- it's pretty pricey but it is an upscale spot. The ambiance is very pretty. It's a cute spot to go to for a date night. I prefer the bar area because the dining area is too loud and I felt the tables were too close to eachother. read more

We come here all the time, probably once a month. We alway sit for dinner and the waiters are beyond amazing. We are very friendly with a bunch of them at this point because they've waited on us so many times. However we recently sat at the bar which we've never done. It was a busy Saturday night but died down about 30 minutes into us arriving. We ordered one drink then asked for the wine menu to order an expensive bottle and enjoy. The female bartender (dark hair long nails) handed it to us then disappeared for over 20 minutes. Probably went on break, but we were waiting to order a bottle and couldn't grab anyone's attention because the other 2 bartenders were serving the dining area making drinks. Once she returned she never came back, never checked in, proceeded to chat at the drink service area and stick straws in every drink tasting them. So instead we skipped on the bottle of wine and got a house glass. Finished that glass of wine and both agreed the service was a stark difference from the dining area we always experience. We both pushed our glasses forward waiting for someone to come refill which took 20 minutes and I had to get their attention. We opted for the check instead of ordering food like we planned and went somewhere else. The female bartender bordered on rude and bothered with our first interaction and then asking for the check. Literally zero interaction, not even a have a good night. It was honestly odd behavior. We love this restaurant and will continue to come back, hopefully management sees this because if this was my first visit to Primi I would never return. I wonder how many others have had this same experience at the bar and never return. (Also this was a little over a month ago - I just realized I never submitted it after writing it) read more

Came here wow black Friday (been so sick thanks to my 5 year old this winter lol so don't mind me months later) Anyway walking in just so gorgeous, food so good. So good when my dad asked where to buy a gift card for family I said here! Service was great and our boy was luckily on his best behavior. It's always nice to hear how great he is from strangers in a restaurant. I'd highly recommend this place. I swear out in Suffolk just beats us in Nassau for the decor of restaurants. read more

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Food was spectacular. Service was extremely slow. You felt ignored. Appetizers took so long. Dessert never arrived, so we had to track down a waiter. Overall cozy and nice, but you do feel cramped. Great tasting food. Ok portions. Very high priced. read more

Great place. A nyc joint in the east of Long Island. Their rib cap is off menu and the best. Love this place. Every time there feels like a special occasion! Service is great. Love the layout but love eating at the bar the most. . read more

This is our favorite restaurant in the area. The Cavatelli is bomb and the filet mignon is so tender and delicious. We recently had a small party here and they accommodated us with an earlier opening time and the food was amazing. read more

For me as a well decorated place with a kind staff. They have valley parking only and menu averaging 135 ish per head. Unfortunately I did not feel the food was good enough to justify this. There are better options. The sides and steaks were bland hopefully it was a one off. read more

Just went yesterday for dinner to celebrate my wife's birthday/retirement. Just the two of us. Greeted by lovely and kind hostesses. Brought to a really nice table upstairs. Very gracious, knowledgeable, and attentive wait staff. we shared the crispy artichokes as an appetizer. Delicious! she had the Beef Wellington; I, the veal chop. Sooo good! Both with very tasty accompaniments. Complimentary champagne and dessert, in honor of her retirement and birthday. Simply a perfect experience. This was our first time here, highly recommended by a friend. we will definitely be coming back! Sincere thanks to Primi for helping us celebrate and making it memorable. read more

So close to being a five-star review. Dined her with my husband the other day. They offer valet parking but we opted on parking the car ourselves as the door is five feet away. We were promptly seated in a quaint alcove of the main dining room. We ordered bottled flat water which they charged us $9 (YES, $9) for. Excuse me?!?! We've asked for bottle water at other restaurants and have NEVER been charged for water!!!! I wish they told us about the shopping charged so I could've said NO! For our appetizers, we ate the fried calamari which was absolutely delicious and fresh. Could've brought us more marinara sauce, though, but it was excellent. We both ordered rigatoni alla vodka for our main dish. Mine without sausage, his with. Oh my goodness, it was amazing!!!! Cooked to perfection and the sauce was outstanding. This is the penne alla vodka we all want and need, people. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate cake with raspberry filling. The berry filling was smothered inside the cake and just enough to compliment the chocolate mousse. The busboys are constantly checking on you which was annoying. When we did have empty dishes to be taken, they were nowhere to be found. Go here and don't order the water. I'm still bitter about this. read more

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I would love to give less than one star but not allowed. RIDICULOUS prices for mediocre food. Had a reservation but given a bar seating instead of a table. For the $$, a terrible experience. Plenty of much better restaurants to frequent. NEVER going back!!! read more

Tried a new place for our anniversary dinner, and kids free night. Had a drink at the bar, didn't catch his name, but he made great drinks. Sat for dinner, greeted with "happy anniversary!" From all the staff. (side note, the hostess was so super sweet and accommodating!) Our waitress Kaitlyn (sorry if I misspelled it) She was fantastic. She was working with another server. Busser was also great. Ambiance was perfect As for food: pasta was on point. Steak was.. okay? For a porterhouse it was good. Not my favorite, but I'm picky, didn't care for the creamed spinach, which is my go to favorite side. We were calling it a "one and done". But the pleasantry of the staff, and the personal touches for our anniversary (champagne and dessert) made us rethink taking another 45 min drive out there. Trying more of the Italian side of "Italian steak house" Honestly, it was just the great people working tonight that made me want to come back. Food is food. But I'll go again for the service. Thank you. read more

Primi was great, the service and food were incredible. The renovated space is beautiful, a really cool atmosphere to be in. The Italian Steakhouse had a great menu to choose from. They start you out with a little bread / cheese / oil / olive plate. For apps we tried the fried buratta and the thick cut bacon. These were both really good. For dinner, I had the grilled veal chop which was so juicy and full of flavor, my wife had the beef Wellington which she enjoyed. We each shared the truffle fries which were so good. There's plenty on the menu that we want to go back and try. For dessert, we each tried the tiramisu and the warm brownie Sundae. While they were both good, the brownie sundae was the real winner. We are looking forward to going back here for another dinner read more

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My wife and I had dinner at Primi's with our friends. The service was excellent and our dinner was outstanding. I had the Wagyu steak and my wife had the pork chops. I would definitely recommend Primi's for a nice night out. read more

It was a delicious meal with great service and help. I just don't understand why Santa Claws had to grab my girlfriends waist and whisper he was "69 years old" into her ear. I wasn't notified of the sexual gesture until afterwards. Santa wouldn't want Mrs.Claws to find out he is doing this while he is supposed to help her get ready for Christmas. Everyone, please be careful this holiday season. I'm never going back there again. First and the last time, no matter how juicy the steak was. read more

Ambiance is nice. Upstairs and downstairs are equal. Saturday Live music upstairs, nice choice of music. Service is 4 based on welcoming and pleasant, a 3 on attentiveness. Had to repeatedly ask for a few things, ex: spoon, butter, water, another cocktail. Nice wine list. Food is good. Fried calamari is a great size portion to share. Meatball appetizers were very tasty. Porterhouse steak was a 3. Asked for medium rare and was more on the medium/well side. Flavor was great. Seasoning is perfect. Quality is a 3.5. Glad I tried it , but with the other steak houses around for competition, I'll pass on a revisit. read more

I would give them 6 stars if I could..... Ambiance : Easy on the eyes - classy. we sat upstairs which seemed to be quieter than downstairs. Food: Excellent. My wife got the filet mignon, cooked perfectly to her liking which sometimes can be a 'challenge'. I had the rigatoni/sausage dish and give it a big thumbs up. Service: Excellent. Efficient without being overbearing. - Service side note: "Someone" got some sauce on his white shirt and was using the seltzer to try to minimize the damage. The next thing he knew there is Ryan, waiter extraordinaire, with a Tide Stick. Now THAT'S service. This was our 1st time here but it won't be the last.... read more

Came with 2 friends. Ambiance is lovely. The band playing was very nice. Over priced and food was sub par. Cacio Pepe was over cooked and lacked peppercorn taste. Consistency wasn't good either. No smoothness or creaminess to it. The strip steak didn't taste like prime at all. I suspect it was choice. Beef Wellington was over cooked with no medium pink to it at all. Stuffed mushrooms were 6 dry pieces of caps with spinach cheese filling lacked any type of sauce was just okay at best. Needed with coffee to which was like warm. Sugar brownie was just ehh. Service was very slow but at least very polite. Wouldn't come back here for 140 bucks a person. Not worth the money you will spend for the quality of food. 2 stars for the ambiance. read more

Ambiance 9.5/10 Food 9/10 Service 10/10 A large group of friends came here for a friends birthday and was pleasantly surprised by the variety of dishes Primi had. Honestly it was great for us and we were able to share some of the dishes family style. The Gnocchi special was honestly among the best I've ever had and that's saying a lot. The porterhouse for two was also a very good idea as it fed more than two people. Would definitely come back. Only downside is this place is a little pricey but comes with the quality. read more

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Came here for a birthday dinner and everything was excellent from the food to the service. Our server was Monge, he had great recommendations for our first time being there and was very knowledgeable of the menu. We had their delicious tomahawk steak with a side of their amazing whipped potatoes and truffle. For dessert, the cheesecake and brownie is a must try! read more

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Wow, this place is fantastic. Went with a large group last night and it was an absolute joy dining there. Food was excellent and service was amazing. This a must try place. They even had live music which was a great experience as well. Can't wait to go back. read more