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    Primo Amore Italian Restaurant

    4.0 (111 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
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    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Ailish M.

    Great food but i ordered an espresso martini and got just espresso mix no vodka no foam was extremely disappointed

    Jenny T.

    I love this area and their food is good as well. The waiters service is always the best as well as the quiet and peaceful ambiance in the restaurant. I ate a lot of their bread before the meal because it was so good and I was hungry. Overall I will be back.

    White sangria
    Stephanie T.

    My family came to Primo Amore Italian Restaurant to celebrate my husband's aunts 75th birthday. There is a small, very small parking lot right next to the restaurant but there is metered street parking too. My husband's uncle had made reservations for a party of 9 and we were seated right away even though we were missing 3 people. We started with the complimentary bread and dipped it in the rosemary infused olive oil. It was good. I ordered a glass of the white sangria. The sangria was good, but I definitely had better. For appetizers, we ordered two Hot Antipasto for Four which comes with Eggplant rollatini (4), clams casino (8), fried calamari and fried shrimps (8). I really enjoyed this antipasto. For entree, I got one of the specials that our server listed. It was a paella with sausage, chicken, clams, and shrimp. The portion was a good size and it was very tasty. I prefer having the protein mixed in with the rice like the traditional Spanish paella but it was very good. Service was wonderful and attentive. They refilled our waters without even asking. Food came out in good time. Everyone had a wonderful time and my husband's aunt enjoyed celebrating her birthday here.

    Austin K.

    I came here as part of a baptism lunch. The service was generous given all the kids and babies. I don't know all the things we ate because it was a fixed menu. To my best guess: - complimentary bread tasted like grocery store bread but the rosemary infused olive oil was tasty - appetizers were an assortment which included a bacon clam piece, mushroom Rockefeller, eggplant roll, fried shrimp, and a mussel. They were all good. - salad was dressed on the heavier side for my liking - the veal sorrentino and the chicken parmesan were both decent. Smaller portion than expected but it might have been because we got so many courses. I liked the parmesan a bit more, the veal sauce I could imagine getting tired of. - the entrees came with pastas. I got the ziti with a garlic butter sauce that was flavorful but too rich for me about a few bites. The rigatoni vodka was tastier. Both cooked al dente. - the pinot grigio in my Pic tasted good. I didn't like the cab sauv that much.

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    Jeannie T.

    3.5 stars for the food, 4 stars for service overall. Service was attentive from the bar all the way to the dinner table. And each time the server had to come by to check on us, he was super polite and excused himself before speaking, that was very thoughtful. When it came time for drink refills and dessert, he was quick to deliver the items as ordered. Overall dinner was good. A few things more memorable than others. Appetizer I tried was the mozzarella en carozza, which is part of the prix fixe menu. This appetizer was enjoyable. My entree of choice was veal parmigiana. And dessert I chose ice cream. Simple. Notes: great pricing but skip the veal. It was pounded way thin but dry. And the veal was under seasoned. My companions ordered: House salad, mix of arugula and balsamic dressing. Lobster Ravioli - nice plate of sauce. Average portion. Spaghetti with mini meatballs - trio combo of chicken, pork and beef. I preferred the beef but I can see the appeal of the others. The star of this dish for me was the spaghetti and the sauce. Meatballs were good since you get a variety, I've never seen this before at any other place. So points for that. The cocktails and drinks from the bar were on point. A fun night out overall as it was not very crowded and you can tell, the folks dining there were regulars.

    Angelo G.

    This place is located right by my wife's job and her boss recommended it ages ago. The ambiance is very old school Italian which we love. There aren't many places left like this. The waiters are all kind and really social which I enjoy. I like feeling like I'm family when I walk into a restaurant and this is exactly how I feel when I dine here. They have many options and the menu is very extensive. From appetizers to entrees you will never leave hungry. My favorite is the veal chop Milanese. It's huge!! I also enjoy getting the fish because it's always cooked just right. Don't forget about dessert. Look at how good the options look! Taste just as good as they look!

    Penne arrabiata
    Amanda X.

    For how delicious this place was, I'm surprised I haven't come here sooner! It is a nice Italian style restaurant both in cuisine and atmosphere. There is Italian music played while you enjoy your meal. They had a number of different cocktails as well as soft drinks. The wait staff was very kind and we appreciated the complimentary bruschetta that was brought out to the table before we ordered. We had a number of different dishes from two different shrimp ones, a grilled chicken salad, and my penne arrabiata with sausage. One of the best I've ever had! I would definitely go back.

    Veal parmagiana

    Had my sons graduation party here . Food was delicious, price was reasonable and more important, the service was phenonimal. Would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking to host a party here. The staff are very attentive. Will be coming back to enjoy a nice dinner .

    Stephen L.

    My wife and I came here in a random weeknight to check out their menu, because we were considering a baby shower st this restaurant. The staff were friendly and the dining area spacious with ample seating. athena restaurant can easily fit 50 to 60 people. We tried the items that we would have chosen for our baby shower and the food was very delightful to our tastebuds. This could easily be my new favorite Italian restaurant given the proximity to where I live and the quality of their food and service. The thing that I didnt like was their cheesecake, which was made with ricotta cheese, which the staff claims is what italian cheesecakes are made with. I didn't know that ordering the cheesecake, and expected so soft, fluffy, light, tasty cheesecake. Instead, what I got really tasted like chalk or leftover cheesecake that was out for 2 weeks. I didnt like it, I took a nibble of it and had enough. Ordering this cheesecake was my mistake, but I felt the wait staff or the menu could have made it more clear what this cheesecake was made of, because I'm sure I wasnt the first one to have such a negative reaction to their cheesecake. Despite this cheesecake experience, I will still come back and try everything they have to offer.

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    Love the service and everyone is so nice!! The food is delicious, the Branzino mmmmm! Good for a date night or special occasion.

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    Service is great and friendly. Food is delicious. Always have good meal each time . Minestrone soup is the best. Enjoy prix fix meals also.

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    The meal was terrible. The restaurant is noisy. Service was rushed. Not a pleasant experience. Will not be going back.

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    The food was amazing and the staff was friendly. You can tell it's like a mom and pop restaurant, very old school but clean and delicious.

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    Forgot to mention. Adding insult to injury - my wife got food poisoning from the Branzino. Epic fail for this establishment.

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    Food is spot on. Very tasteful, plentiful and the service is excellent. From appetizer to dessert you won't be disappointed

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    Ask the Community - Primo Amore Italian Restaurant

    Is there any kids menus?

    none that I recall...More of an Adult restaurant....The owner ,I'm sure could make something appropriate for a child.

    Is it wheelchair accessible?

    Yes I believe it is.

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