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Primo Italian American Cuisine, Gurnee, IL

Primo Italian American Cuisine

4.7
4.7
1927 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Winner of 2016, 2017, 2018 Best Steakhouse, Best Italian Restaurant, Best Seafood Restaurant Best Martini, Best Romantic Restaurant, Best Unique Salad, Best Vegetarian Cuisine, Best Place to Dance, and Best Venue for Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties. Winner of 2016 Best New Restaurant.
Primo sure does live up to it's name!

PRIMO (meaning “The Best” in Italian) is our interpretation of the marriage of a classic American steakhouse and a signature Italian restaurant.

Replete with soaring ceilings, Italian marble, and custom furniture, PRIMO's grand and dramatic dining instantly sets a luxurious yet comfortable tone. The atmosphere is rivaled only by the menu, which is composed of both Prime and Grass Fed steaks, chops, and classic Italian dishes inspired by the vast regions of Italy. PRIMO's menu is both familiar and sophisticated, and complimented perfectly by our 100+ bottle wine list.

Additional information

  • Location
    720 Milwaukee Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031
  • Phone number
    (847) 378-0154
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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Experiences

  • Pasta & Wine FLIGHT NIGHT- Every Tuesday at Primo

    Jan 14, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025
    Join us every Tuesday Night and enjoy a Flight of three of our top pasta dishes for $26! Add a flight of any of our wines offered by the glass for $20! Pasta Flight: Creamy Pesto Gnocchi, Cacio e Pepe, and Vodka Tortellini
    Pasta & Wine FLIGHT NIGHT- Every Tuesday at Primo Photo

  • Primo Sunday Breakfast Buffet

    Jan 12, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
    Start your Sunday right with our delicious breakfast buffet! Indulge in a variety of mouthwatering dishes including Eggs Florentine Benedict, fluffy scrambled eggs, and decadent cinnamon sugar French toast sticks. Our buffet is just $19.95 per person and $12.95 for kids ages 4-10. Don’t miss out on the fresh fruits, baked chicken rigatoni, and a delightful pastry assortment. Make your reservation today and treat yourself to a perfect Sunday brunch experience!

  • Dinner & A Show In The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo

    Mar 8, 2025 only
    Chicago's Own Piano Man- Nick Psyhogios returns to play songs from Billy Joel, Sir Elton John, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Jerry Lee Lewis and more… Join us for a wonderful dinner and a show experience or just to hangout and have a great time in our Parlor Speakeasy at Primo! Free show compliments of Birch Gluten Free Spirits and Elliott Khayat- Commercial & Residential Real Estate. Doors Open: 6pm Music and Dancing from 7-10pm Menu available from 6-10pm ** Make a dinner reservation to dine with us during the show for "The Parlor Speakeasy Experience". Parlor dinner guests receive priority seating.
    Dinner & A Show In The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo Photo

Menu

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What 1,927 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Primo Italian American Cuisine offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful service" and "classic Italian food." Guests consistently praise the "friendly, knowledgeable" staff, especially Marco, who ensures memorable visits. Highlights include expertly prepared steaks, homemade pasta, and a lively atmosphere featuring live entertainment in the Parlor Speakeasy.

1,927 Reviews

  1. Dorian

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Primo always delivers excellent value, service, and food. Whether you choose Italian, steaks, or seafood, you can't go wrong. It's a great spot to celebrate any occasion, or just celebrate yourself. Whenever we're in the area, we choose Primo.

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  2. Cheryl

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a lovely dinner at Primo tonight. Everything was wonderful, the service was very attentive and not rushed, the food was delicious!

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  3. Jack

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service at the Bar and wait staff. Lobster Bisque was tasty but very thick so I wasn’t able to finish it and for $16 I would have liked to finish it. The asiago pancake on top of the soup was an excellent add on. The sea bass entree was excellent. Definitely want to go back and try a steak or one of their pasta dishes

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  4. Randy

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have always had great service and very good food at Primo!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Seems like a great place with a lot of options. Chicago suburbs but Chicago prices was the only downside. Good steaks and unique appetizers, I had the filet trio with 3 different steak toppings. Birthday outing so they threw in some mousse cake to split. Not too loud and not terribly busy for a Sat night, did not feel rushed to leave. Server was timely but not overly attentive. In summary, good but pricey, expect to spend 50-80 per person.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you to all the staff for making our experience wonderful! Every step of our way there was someone that asked if we needed any assistance. My wife loves music and dancing but her Alzheimer's and also being legally blind makes it's difficult! The food was awesome as usual and again thank to the Primo staff for all your patience and understanding.

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  7. Bill

    Chicago

    80 reviews

    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely perfect experience: Not just the wine, seafood, steak and service, but also the live entertainment. It was Simply Elton. To quote one of the songs, “I never knew me a better time, and I guess I never will.” Thank you Primo!

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  8. Tamara

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server has always been so wonderful. But I think he was having an off night because the difference was noticeable.

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  9. James

    VIP

    Chicago

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday brunch is always fresh and tasty. It was missing the soup and pasta option but added a breakfast taco

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  10. Oren

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed dueling pianos downstairs. Food drink and show was great. Also wait staff very good and they seem to love working there. A great date night destination!

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FAQs

Primo Italian American Cuisine offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Primo Italian American Cuisine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 378-0154.

Primo Italian American Cuisine is rated 4.7 stars by 1927 OpenTable diners.

Primo Italian American Cuisine does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Primo Italian American Cuisine

720 Milwaukee Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (847) 378-0154
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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