IL Primo

4.5

29 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Charming

Il Primo means "The First" as it is the first restaurant to welcome guests when they set foot at the grand entrance of the casino.

Taking pride with its premium quality beef, Il Primo boasts its world-class Italian steak prepared using Josper Grill – a specialized grill to optimally preserve the meat’s aroma, delicacy and succulence.

Order delivery or takeout

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Daily 2:30 pm–5:30 pm Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
0998 539 6735
Website
https://www.nustar.ph/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Valentino Chirico
Private party facilities
Please email: dining@nustar.com.ph or call +639985396735

Location
NUSTAR Resort & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu 6000
Neighborhood
Cebu City
Cross street
NUSTAR Resort and Casino
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 29 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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29 Reviews

M
Mikyla
Philippines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite dish was the nustar fetuccine. i love the tomahawk too
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Moira
Philippines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love how there service. They were accommodating and the food was really good.
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Bryan
Philippines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is great. A li’l bit hefty but serving size compensated for it. Service was great. Food is served timely and the waitress was very attentive to our needs.
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Karl
Philippines
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food (ribeye steak, prosciutto pizza and beef ragu ravioli)
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Nicole
Philippines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I loved how the Ribeye Angus Steak was tender, flavorful, and not too greasy. Even better, black pepper and brown gravies came with the dish and helped elevate the taste of the steak and counterbalanced the grease from the fatty parts. However, the Gnocchi Quattro Formaggi might just be our favorite, savory Il Primo dish so far, as it had a very rich but not overwhelming flavor. The gnocchi was also uniquely made of ube instead of potatoes or semolina, which was something I was slightly worried about while ordering to be honest. Thankfully, you could barely taste the ube, or, rather, it just blended well with the taste of the four-cheese sauce. This creative fusion is definitely a must-try! The Calzone was also made and cooked with fresh ingredients! The crust itself was already delectable but even more so with the filling. Last but seriously not the least (for food), their Tiramisu was one of the best, if not the best, I've ever tried so far. I loved how strong and rich the taste of the espresso was, yet it still quite harmonized with the mascarpone cheese. Every bite was [slightly] worth the price (paying 500php for a single Tiramisu slice is a luxury). Overall, my family and I certainly enjoyed our dining experience at Il Primo last Friday night, mainly because, aside from the high-quality food, we were accommodated very well by Miss Maileen (apologies if I spelled it wrong; the receptionist was also a darling, but I didn't catch her name, so sorry about that). The chef(s) was(were) also very accommodating as they agreed to recook some of the steak to well done (majority of us at the table opted for medium well, but my mom couldn't eat raw/semi-raw food). The menu items are indeed expensive though. Not recommended for those who are on a budget or earning just enough (such as myself). But for a very special occasion or a once-in-a-blue-moon type of experience, Il Primo deserves a spot on your list.
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Nicole
Philippines
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We opted for their four-course meal, and the price was too good to be true. It’s actually even better considering the generous portion sizes. For starters, the appetizer was good but could use a slight improvement; the salad had a bit of a bitter taste due to the arugula. For pasta course, the truffle cream pasta was the highlight of the meal for me—it really stood out among all the dishes, and I’ll definitely return for it. For the main dish, the Australian braised beef was also cooked to perfection. Dessert was average, but good for cleansing the palate. The cocktails were surprisingly large; I ended up a little tipsy after finishing the sangria. Overall, I had a very good experience. The restaurant has a romantic vibe, making it perfect for date nights and special celebrations.
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OpenTable Diner
Philippines
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, ambiance and location. Servers could be a little more observant of the diners specially during each course to anticipate the serving of the next one. Will help reduce wait times even more.
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DeeM
Sydney
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is the 3rd time I have been to this restaurant. I always bring clients here. The food is excellent, the service great. Love you guys!
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Bobskibo
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Place was nice but service can be better. We were the only ones having lunch but yet food service was slow. Staff was friendly but I think if the service was faster, the whole experience would have been better
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OpenTable Diner
Philippines
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food, good ambience. Very good service. Will definitely recommend it to my friends.
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FAQs

IL Primo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0998 539 6735.

IL Primo is rated 4.5 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

NUSTAR Resort & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu 6000

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
NUSTAR Resort and Casino
Neighborhood
Cebu City
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Daily 2:30 pm–5:30 pm Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse, Pizzeria
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Valentino Chirico
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.nustar.ph/
Phone number
0998 539 6735
Private party facilities
Please email: dining@nustar.com.ph or call +639985396735

IL Primo

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What 29 people are saying

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