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    Primo Italia

    4.2 (456 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza, Seafood
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
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    Branzino 10/10!
    Jennifer D.

    What a fantastic, quaint, delicious place. It's gorgeous inside and wonderfully decorated. Our server was beyond sweet and made fantastic recommendations all night. I ordered the branzino and hands down perfection. Got to try the lasagna which was delicious and the ravioli in brown butter and sage was so yummy. We were a party of nine and everybody had nothing but raving I'm reviews about this place. All of us agreed. We would definitely come back. I would definitely say this place is a must try!!!

    Tito's martini straight up with blue cheese olives
    Leslie C.

    Primo Italia is one of our favorite go-to's. The menu has a lot of delicious options, we try to order something different each time. We ordered cocktails and decided to split an appetizer, salad, and a main entree. Pear and burrata salad was nice, just a little sweet. Seemed more like a dessert than salad. The octopus appetizer was grilled to perfection, not tough or chewy at all. The lemongrass puree was a nice complement to the dish. Glad we chose the butternut squash ravioli, the brown butter and sage sauce was creamy and buttery. Great live music. Although there are private dining rooms and a bar, seating is limited, so reservations are a must. As with many Italian or European fine dining restaurants, staff is predominantly all male except hostesses (nothing wrong with it), but our server could have been a little more warmer and welcoming. The only things he said to us was "are you ready to order now " and "would you like to order dessert", and checked back with us maybe once. At the same time he was being chatty and laughing with the folks at the table behind us. As someone in the service industry for decades, I pay attention to details, and still never tip less than 20% even if service is just ok or mediocre.

    Miguel M.

    We came again to celebrate Valentine's Day with our friends and family in Primo... amazing food. Awesome service in an extremely pleasant venue, full of joy where servers are our friends and the chief and kitchen personnel artists... we love you all... don't miss this unique restaurant... you'll not regret it!!!!

    Leo H.

    Primo is a very nice authentic Italian restaurant food here is amazing and the service here is great also if your in the area you should definitely check it out..

    Jessie A.

    There was live music and excellent service. They have gluten free options but the pasta noodles they selected were meh. However everything else was good.

    Ricotta cheesecake  Chocolate mousse
    Christina O.

    Made reservations for four at 6:30 pm, and we're seated right away. A Torrance native, I was completely unaware of this hidden gem. It's swanky, with a huge window that casts a lot of natural light behind a grand piano. We happened to come when they had live music, a pianist and he played songs by the Beatles all night. They have a full bar and a good amount of booth seating and regular tables. It's not a big restaurant so I can see why some ppl complain about the wait. It seemed like a spot for business meetings and family dinners, a lot of the other patrons were in suits/business casual. Service was fast and attentive. The complimentary bread, butter, and blended olive spread was delicious. We ordered insalata trittata, which had a very nice vinaigrette dressing. Capricciosa pizza which had artichoke, mushroom, and prosciutto- the dough was divine, fluffy and not too dense. linguine vongole, which was slightly bland - I wish the garlic/white wine sauce was more overpowering (but the way they did it did seem more Italian). The butter squash ravioli was delicious and creamy. They have a huge variety of Italian wine, and we had a glass of a really lovely Cabernet Sauvignon. They also did a lemon drop martini really well, it tasted like spiked lemonade. Highly recommend the ricotta cheesecake and chocolate mousse/vanilla gelato for dessert. The cheesecake was both thick and light, with a hint of lemon. And the chocolate mousse was chocolate heaven.

    Dessert-  Chocolate Terrine
    Emily P.

    Incredible food- service - I feel like I'm in my mother's kitchen- the quality of the food is cooked to perfection- the service and attention is amazing- I highly recommend this restaurant for special occasions or any occasion- it's our favorite restaurant-

    Desire N.

    Primo Italia in Torrance, CA is a highly-regarded Italian restaurant known for its authentic cuisine, stylish ambiance, and live music, often featuring the owner's Broadway-style singing. They are known for house-made pastas and high-quality ingredients used in dishes ranging from seafood to wood-fired pizzas. I had the pasta with black truffles and it was so good. I also tried the grilled brazino and it was delicious. The fish was perfectly cooked. The grilled octopus was very soft. The beef carpaccio simply melt in your mouth. We finnished with the pana cotta! Dinner was amazing. The ambiance is warm and lively.

    Bread before the meal (with butter and olive tapenade)
    Michelle K.

    Finally made it here and got to try this place. First they bring a loaf of warm rustic artisan bread that comes with butter and an olive tapenade. It was delicious! First I tried the polpettine. It was yummy. I liked it! Althought I think the meatballs might have been a bit over worked. Just a bit. For my meal, I had the Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese. It was heaven on a plate. I totally loved it. YUM! For dessert, I tried the ricotta cheesecake. I wasn't sure how this was going to be but.... WOW! It was bomb! I inhaled it! This place is small but totally ideal for a romantic date night and it is beautifully decorated for the holidays.

    Long table in Rocco's room
    Delores S.

    We recently hosted a dinner at Primos and used Rocco's room for +-30 people and were very pleased with everything . Grace was very helpful with the details, Mauritzio was a great server , and Decker helped with picking wines . The food was great , service was spot on and they even accommodated some last minute changes (salad substitute/ gluten free / nut free options) . I would highly recommend this restaurant/ room for your next special event . My only criticism was that there was a $75 per magnum corkage with a 2 bottle limit of bringing in outside wines. I thought this corkage was a little steep , I originally thought it was $35 per bottle ... But still 100% happy with the evening. Thank you Primos!

    Allen G.

    Came by Primo Italia for dinner and had a pretty good experience overall. The place has a warm, slightly old-school feel, and the service was steady throughout the night. We tried a few things: the Gnocchi alla Romana, Branzino con Carciofi, Pollo al Mattone, Panna Cotta, and the Torta di Formaggio.The branzino and the gnocchi were definitely the highlights -- both well-cooked and had good flavor without being heavy. The other dishes were solid and made for a nice, relaxed meal. If you're looking for a comfortable spot for Italian in the area, this is a dependable option. I'd come back for the gnocchi and branzino again.

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    One of my top 5 in the South Bay. Consistently good food (never go wrong with the Ravioli). Great Bartenders. Great Piano music.

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    Authentic Italian food. Absolutely delicious and quite atmosphere. Service was exceptional thank you Maria

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    Ask the Community - Primo Italia

    Is there a corkage fee? Do you still have picci toscani con tartufo nero on menu?

    Cork fee is 20 or 25

    Do they have more read meat or white meat?

    They had a good variety. Wild boar, rabbit, lamb, steaks, chicken.

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