Reviews Primo Prime

A nice quiet and classy restaurant. The menu selection were perfect because they provided a variety of options but it wasn’t overwhelming. Everything my friends and I ordered was cooked to perfection and full of flavor. The service here was great as well. Our server consistently helped us before we even asked. The prices are also very reasonable when comparing to other steakhouses/Italian restaurants in the area. I would definitely recommend choosing Primo Prime for your next date night, birthday, or other special occasion.

Birthday dinner for my parents 76th birthday. The New York strip, bread, bean dip and wine were delicious. The Dover sole was very good. We never received the gnocchi appetizer that was ordered, and hopefully was not on my bill… the waiter was very friendly and helpful with what to order. The coffee was way too bitter (they took that off the bill, after I said something) and the crème brûlée cheesecake was not good and didn’t have a hard crème brûlée crust.. The sorbets were good but served in the mango and lemon shells. I expected more creative, delicious and high end desserts. Last but not least, I called to make a reservation the day before and was told they only had 5:30 or 6:45. I had to leave work early to get there from Lake Norman by the 5:30 reservation only to find out the restaurant was not even 1/8 full, even when we left… and yet we were seated at a table near the door and bar instead of a comfortable booth in a nicer location. Overall disappointed.

Went for Queens Feast. Our server, Bret, was spot on with his service. Impeccable timing and never felt rushed to finish. Great job by management to maintain the ambience. Overall, the food was excellent and very well prepared. We ordered the crab cake, fritto misto, penne seafood and tagliata steak. The crab cake was crispy but not greasy. The fritto misto, also fried, was tasty and loved the fried zucchini mixed it as well. The penne seafood was flavorful, the penne was al dente. Would definitely order any of these again. The steak was prepared properly but the entire plate was probably the less flavorful of all the items we ordered. I would not order the steak again. I'm lactose intolerant, so for my dessert, I received the fresh fruit dish which is usually my only dessert choice. Really?! I have gotten to the point I usually turn down fresh fruit. But I was served the fruit anyway and these were the best strawberries I've had in years! Not sure where these were purchased, but they were picked ripe! These were not picked green then left to ripen during transit like so much of our fruits and vegetables today. The bread and white beans served as we waited for our meal was good, however, I have a pet peeve about burned bread. And ours was on one edge. The bread was good, crusty outside, soft inside but I never understand why restaurants serve burnt bread! We ordered a bottle of wine with dinner. The wine prices are on average $40/bottle. If you bring your own bottle, corkage is $20. They were very helpful with my lactose intolerance and even made recommendations on what I could order (almost everything). NOTE: The tables on the porch were extremely close, you had to turn sideways to get to your table. No elevator so if you can't climb stairs, you can't eat here. I like the quiet background music, we were able to have a conversation but were so close to the other diners that we never had much of one. Maybe one row of tables rather than cramming two on the porch?

I went for restaurant week and got the potato leek soup, the lamb shank and the cheesecake. The leek soup had plenty of delicious crab meat in it. Otherwise I think I would've been happier w the beef carpaccio the server recommendation. The lamb shank took forever but was well worth the wait. It was bigger than a turkey leg and came on a bed of cheesy parmesan risotto. The lamb was delicious the red wine reduction was so delicious I couldn't get enough of it. The risotto was amazing! Totally hit the spot and paired perfectly w the lamb and the juices. The cheesecake wasn't over the top but definitely didn't disappoint. Everyone was very nice and the atmosphere was very cozy.

We came here during restaurant week and even though it was very busy our waitress was very friendly and pleasant. The lamb shank was phenomenal and the crab cake was delicious. We would definitely go back.

Excellent date night dinner spot before a show at Ovens Auditorium! Worked with us to provide an excellent dining experience while ensuring we had plenty of time to make the show after traffic made us late to our reservation! Will be returning for another fantastic dinner!

We dined at Primo Prime for a birthday celebration and it was Fantastic! Ambiance is perfect and cozy, and the service was outstanding! Dean was on point with every detail and went out of his way to assure our experience was top notch. And Joe, oh my goodness Joe....the man can do no wrong in the kitchen!!! Hands down the best Fine Italian dining in Charlotte. We can’t wait to return!