Primo Prime

4.8

559 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 13 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

We bring the best of Italy to the heart of Myers Park, offering classic Italian cuisine created from the freshest ingredients served in a warm, casually elegant atmosphere. Preview wines from our wine cellar and enjoy a cocktail before or after dinner in our cozy bar.
At Primo Prime, pride in our food, excellent service, and an inviting atmosphere never let us settle for being anything less than the best. We were featured in the South Charlotte Weekly Culinary Corner. Come on upstairs and see why they gave us five stars!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(704) 334-3346
Website
http://primoprimecharlotte.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Joe

Location
116 Middleton Drive, Charlotte, NC 28207
Neighborhood
Myers Park
Cross street
Providence Road and Middleton Drive
Parking details
There is a private parking lot that serves Primo Prime and Zio. It fills up quickly. Street parking and other surrounding parking lots may be used. Be aware of parking signs. We are located upstairs. NO ELEVATOR ACCESS.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

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Beef Carpaccio$14.00
thinly sliced raw beef, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, capers, shallots, shaved parmigiano
Fritto Misto$15.00
shrimp, calamari and white fish, lightly battered, hot and sweet peppers, remoulade sauce
Shrimp St. Thomas$14.00
sautéed jumbo shrimp, whole grain Pommery mustard honey cream sauce
Crispy Crab Cakes$16.00
homemade remoulade, mixed greens
Eggplant Rollatini$12.00
seasoned ricotta, pomodoro sauce, basil pesto
Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi$13.00
homemade cheese gnocchi, brown butter, sage and parmigiano

Salads

Add your choice of protein to any salad

Arugula$10.00
baby arugula, gorgonzola dolce, roasted pignoli, apple, balsamic vinaigrette
Spinach Campagnola$11.00
baby spinach, roasted diced potatoes, goat cheese, bacon, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, fried goat cheese polpettine on top, red wine vinaigrette
Buffalo Mozzarella$14.00
fresh buffalo mozzarella de campana, fresh tomato on the vine, basil, aged balsamic reduction
Grilled Romaine$11.00
blue cheese crumbles, cherry tomatoes, pancetta, red wine vinaigrette
Traditional Caesar$11.00
homemade croutons, parmigiano
Primo Prime Chopped Salad$11.00
sweet bell peppers, celery, onions, carrots, hearts of palm, sliced almonds, salami, gorgonzola, parmigiano

Pasta

Linguine alla Vongole$25.00
clams, roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic puree, white wine
Tagliatelle Bolognese$25.00
meat sauce, parmigiano
Capellini Caprese$25.00
homemade capellini, fresh mozzarella, grilled shrimp, cherry tomatoes
Gnocchi alla Coda$26.00
homemade potato pasta with braised oxtail
Rigatoni alla Salsiccia$25.00
Italian sausage, mushrooms, green peas, creamy tomato sauce
Linguine al Nero Cioppino$36.00
homemade black linguine, clams, mussels, lobster, calamari, shrimp, scallops, light spicy tomato sauce
Beef Tenderloin Pappardelle$29.00
spinach, shitake mushroom, rosato sauce

Entrees

5-Spiced Duck Breast$31.00
sautéed spinach, fingerling potatoes, raspberry demi-glace
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast$29.00
shiitake mushrooms crispy potato pancake, madeira wine sauce
Scottish Salmon$31.00
butternut squash puree, crispy kale, sauteed spaghetti squash
Dover Sole$46.00
pan-fried, haricot verts, mustard sauce
Fresh Catch of the Day$0.00
chef's choice upon availability
- Market Price$0.00
Veal Chop Milanese$46.00
bone-in, breaded, pan-fried, arugula salad, cherry tomatoes, shaved asiago cheese
Veal Francese$29.00
classic preparation, sautéed spinach, garlic mashed potatoes
Veal Porcini$29.00
porcini mushrooms, light truffle cream sauce, sautéed spinach, garlic mashed potatoes

From the Grill

Filet Alla Béarnaise$38.00
8oz or 10oz classic bearnaise sauce, roasted baby carrots, grilled asparagus, roasted herb potatoes
Rosemary Rib Eye$44.00
16oz Italian herbs, cabernet red wine rosemary reduction, roasted herb potatoes, haricot verts
Bistecca Alla Pepata$46.00
14oz black peppercorn crusted NY Strip steak, cognac cream sauce, homemade truffle oil fries
Veal Chop$46.00
12oz, mushroom brandy cream sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus
Rack of Lamb$42.00
rosemary, garlic, goat cheese polenta, grilled asparagus, mint jelly demi glace

Sides

Sides for Two – $8

Grilled Asparagus
Creamed Spinach
Seared Mushrooms
Spaghetti Aioli
Homemade Rosemary Garlic Parmesan Fries
Homemade Truffle Oil Fries

What 559 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Charlotte
Italian
Charlotte
Italian

Review summary

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Primo Prime is a cherished neighborhood gem, celebrated for its "spectacular" service and "delicious" food. Patrons rave about the expertly prepared dishes like lobster ravioli and beef tenderloin pappardelle. The restaurant offers a welcoming atmosphere with a classic menu and lively bar area, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

559 Reviews

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laura
VIP
Charlotte
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for Christmas Eve! Service was great and food was wonderful!
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Phillip
Dallas
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Excellent food and wonderful staff. Try eating in the bar with Tommy as your server.
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Lori
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service was poor from the time we walked into the restaurant.. Booked weeks ago and we were stuck back in the corner. I requested another table, and was told there wasn't one. While I walked to restroom, there was a table back in the other side before the restrooms..
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Tiara
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant- will definitely revisit! Great food & wine!
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Nance
Columbus
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amanda, Caesar and Dean always make us feel welcome. The food, drinks and service are top notch. We always have fun and a delicious meal at Primo!
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AnnM
VIP
Charlotte
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A favorite of decades! Food fluctuates but Dean, Amanda, etc. Make it a home place!
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jennifer
Wilmington
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was a little cold in the restaurant out in the sun room but everything was great as always.
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Arthur
Charlotte
13 reviews
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Ordered an old favorite - Veal Chop Milanese - it was smaller than usual & arrived soggy & cold - my dessert was forgotten, so we had to enquirer after it - it arrived after everyone was finished - server was disheveled, not in uniform & seemed overwhelmed.
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JoCo
Charlotte
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Primo Prime, and it was fabulous! We were immediately greeted upon entry, and seated at a two-top table that was awkwardly added to the end of a booth. But once we sat, it was fine. The restaurant, when full of patrons, was incredibly loud. If we return, we’d likely request a table along the front windows - seemed quieter. The noise was quickly forgotten as we began ordering. Our server, Amanda, was attentive and friendly. Our cocktails were delicious, as was the wine. Then the food. Started with a Caesar salad and grilled romaine salad. Both were excellent. Then we split the daily fish special (sea bass) and the beef tenderloin pappardelle. The pasta is quite literally the best dish I have ever eaten. One piece of the beef was fatty, but the flavor and quality were amazing. The sea bass was also excellent - perfectly cooked, and paired with a delicious lemon butter sauce with artichokes and tomatoes (which we got on the side). Already looking forward to returning.
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Christian
Charlotte
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time dining at Primo Prime. Was a great experience! They were busy but service was still very on point (Amanda was awesome). Food was excellent and timed out well. I'd definitely tell people to come and I'll be back!
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FAQs

Primo Prime does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Primo Prime is rated 4.8 stars by 559 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

116 Middleton Drive, Charlotte, NC 28207

Additional information

Cross street
Providence Road and Middleton Drive
Neighborhood
Myers Park
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
There is a private parking lot that serves Primo Prime and Zio. It fills up quickly. Street parking and other surrounding parking lots may be used. Be aware of parking signs. We are located upstairs. NO ELEVATOR ACCESS.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joe
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://primoprimecharlotte.com/
Phone number
(704) 334-3346

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Primo Prime

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

81 Charlotte Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Appetizers

Beef Carpaccio$14.00

Fritto Misto$15.00

Shrimp St. Thomas$14.00

Crispy Crab Cakes$16.00

Eggplant Rollatini$12.00

Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi$13.00

Salads

Arugula$10.00

Spinach Campagnola$11.00

Buffalo Mozzarella$14.00

Grilled Romaine$11.00

Traditional Caesar$11.00

Primo Prime Chopped Salad$11.00

Pasta

Linguine alla Vongole$25.00

Tagliatelle Bolognese$25.00

Capellini Caprese$25.00

Gnocchi alla Coda$26.00

Rigatoni alla Salsiccia$25.00

Linguine al Nero Cioppino$36.00

Beef Tenderloin Pappardelle$29.00

Entrees

5-Spiced Duck Breast$31.00

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast$29.00

Scottish Salmon$31.00

Dover Sole$46.00

Fresh Catch of the Day$0.00

Veal Chop Milanese$46.00

Veal Francese$29.00

Veal Porcini$29.00

From the Grill

Filet Alla Béarnaise$38.00

Rosemary Rib Eye$44.00

Bistecca Alla Pepata$46.00

Veal Chop$46.00

Rack of Lamb$42.00

Sides

Grilled Asparagus

Creamed Spinach

Seared Mushrooms

Spaghetti Aioli

Homemade Rosemary Garlic Parmesan Fries

Homemade Truffle Oil Fries

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