Primo Italian American Cuisine Menu

4.3
(1,375+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Banana Nutella Tiramisu

      $12.00
      Banana Nutella Tiramisu
    • Parmesan

      Marinara sauce, mozzarella and side of pasta.
      $28.00
      Parmesan
    • Fettuccini Alfredo

      Add Tofu, Chicken, Shrimp, 4oz. Filet, Salmon, Pork Shank, Scallop or Lobster for an extra charge.
      $22.00
      Fettuccini Alfredo
    • Baked Three-Cheese Mashed Potatoes

      Topped with cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs.
      $8.00
      Baked Three-Cheese Mashed Potatoes
    • Grilled Asparagus

      $10.00
      Grilled Asparagus
    • Towering Lasagna

      Three-cheese blend, marinara sauce, and Parmesan cheese.
      $25.00
    • Spicy Vodka Rigatoni

      Homemade rigatoni with a spicy vodka sauce.
      $20.00
    • 8 oz. Prime Filet Mignon

      Finished with a Parmesan-garlic compound butter and served with garlic mashed potatoes
      $49.00
    • Wagyu Spaghetti and Meatball

      One large Wagyu meatball served with fresh spaghetti and tossed with marinara sauce. Topped with shaved Parmesan cheese.
      $26.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Add chicken or Grilled Shrimp for an extra charge.
      $9.00
  • Bar Bites

    • Provolone Stuffed Piquante Peppers

      Five mild piquantè peppers stuffed with provolone cheese. Topped with olive oil and sea salt.
      $8.00
    • Parmesan Garlic Chicken Skewers

      Three grilled chicken skewers topped with garlic and Parmesan dry rub. Served with homemade zesty tomato-ranch dipping sauce.
      $10.00
    • Hummus & Crudités

      Seasonal vegetables, hummus and warm pita bread.
      $10.00
    • Prosciutto Wrapped Cantaloupe

      Topped with local honey and sea salt.
      $8.00
    • Cracked Olives

      Seasonal Mediterranean Olives, topped with Parmesan.
      $6.00
    • Caviar Deviled Eggs

      Four deviled eggs topped with Kaluga caviar and chives.
      $10.00
    • Asparagus Beef Rolls

      Three filet-wrapped asparagus. Topped with teriyaki sauce.
      $10.00
    • Seasonal Oyster Platter

      Ten East coast oyster.
      $10.00
  • Starters

    • Roasted Artichoke Spread

      Garlic and Parmesan roasted artichokes blended with our four-Italian-cheese spread. Served with grilled crostini.
      $19.00
    • Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

      Fresh lump crab mixture stuffed into large button mushrooms, topped with a spicy aioli.
      $21.00
    • Short Rib Arancini

      Handmade arancini filled with 18-hour braised short rib, peas and topped with a béchamel cream sauce.
      $20.00
    • Crispy Calamari

      Hand-battered, fried calamari steak with crispy zucchini and served with Primo’s homemade cocktail sauce.
      $19.00
    • Smoked Pork Shank

      Crispy smoked pork shank glazed with a Thai-chili sauce. Served with white corn tortillas and a tomatillo salsa.
      $32.00
    • Grilled Octopus

      Grilled Spanish octopus tossed in Mediterranean oil with baby heirloom tomatoes, roasted fingerling potatoes, on a bed of baby arugula.
      $19.00
    • Mediterranean Bruschetta

      Marinated hearts of palm, artichokes, Kalamata olives, fire-roasted red peppers, sliced red onions and arugula. Served on toast points with goat cheese spread.
      $18.00
    • Lobster Bruschetta

      Cold-water lobster claw meat, combined with creamy meyer lemon and caper sauce. Topped with fresh chives and served over toasted focaccia.
      $23.00
    • Beef Carpaccio

      Thinly sliced prime beef tenderloin with capers, red onion, virgin olive oil, fresh cracked pepper and course sea salt. Served with a Parmesan crisp.
      $23.00
    • Crab and Gruyére Dip

      Baked jumbo lump crab and gruyére cheese sauce. Served with crispy toast points.
      $25.00
    • Italian Saganaki

      Crispy mozzarella cheese flamed table-side. Served with marinara sauce.
      $19.00
    • Crab and Tuna Tower

      Ahi tuna and lump crab mixed with lemon, capers, and creamy dill sauce. Served with crispy wontons.
      $26.00
    • Burrata and Prosciutto

      Imported Italian burrata served with a truffle-honey jam and crispy Prosciutto di Parma. Served with sliced Italian baguette.
      $21.00
    • Wagyu Beef Meatballs

      Two ground Wagyu beef meatballs topped with seared imported Italian burrata cheese and chiffonade basil. Served over a chunky marinara sauce.
      $21.00
    • Thick-Cut Nueske’s Bacon

      Served with a maple bourbon glaze.
      $15.00
    • Lamb Lollipops

      Grilled lamb chops with a mint, basil, lemon and garlic-infused olive oil.
      $22.00
    • Charcuterie Anti-Pasta Board

      Assortment of artisanal meats and cheeses. Served with sliced Italian baguette, hearts of palm, fire-roasted artichokes, buffalo mozzarella, piquanté peppers, honeycomb, fig jam and apricot jelly.
      $24.00
  • Soup and Salads

    Small (sm) 1-2 People/Large (lg) 4-6 People. Gluten-free options available.
    • Lobster Bisque

      Rich lobster bisque with lobster claw meat and topped with fresh chives.
      $16.00
    • Minestrone Soup

      Vegetables and ditalini pasta.
      $8.00
    • Baked French Onion Soup

      Finished with baked provolone cheese
      $11.00
    • Italian Chopped Salad

      Crisp chopped iceberg and romaine lettuce, hearts of palm, marinated artichokes, fire-roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese, baby heirloom tomatoes, salami, chopped olives, pepperoncini and oregano vinaigrette.
      $18.00
    • Caprese Salad

      Beefsteak tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, Kalamata olives and fresh basil. Finished with balsamic glaze, basil oil and coarse sea salt.
      $16.00
    • Primo Chopped Salad

      Iceberg and romaine lettuce tossed with fire-roasted corn, grilled chicken, candied bacon, bleu cheese crumble, tomato, ditalini pasta, garlic crunch and creamy Italian dressing.
      $17.00
    • Chicken Cobb Salad

      Mixture of organic lettuce, grilled chicken, roasted corn, crispy Italian pancetta, diced egg, chopped avocado and gorgonzola cheese, finished with homemade thousand island dressing.
      $20.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Add chicken or Grilled Shrimp for an extra charge.
      $9.00
    • Wedge Salad

      Iceberg lettuce wedge, bleu cheese crumble, egg, pancetta, pickled onion, house bleu cheese dressing and topped with a crispy onion ring.
      $11.00
    • Meatball Salad

      Mixed greens tossed with black olives, sliced white onion, bell peppers, Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, pepperoncini, and croutons. Served with a Wagyu meatball and marinara sauce.
      $19.00
    • Nikki’s Sunday Salad

      Mixed greens tossed with black olives, sliced white onion, bell peppers, Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, pepperoncini, croutons and Primo’s famous house dressing.
      $15.00
    • Burrata and Roasted Beet Salad

      Red and golden roasted beets, arugula, pomegranate seeds, burrata cheese, local honey and coarse sea salt. Finished with fig jam.
      $19.00
  • Chilled Seafood. Seafood Towers and Caviar

    • Shrimp Cocktail

      Four jumbo shrimp served with spicy cocktail sauce and fresh horseradish.
      $16.00
    • Seasonal Oyster

      Per Piece. Served with red-wine mignonette sauce, spicy cocktail sauce, tobasco and lemons.
      $3.00
    • Grilled Oyster Platter

      Combination of four jalapeño, four Calabrian, and four garlic-butter grilled oysters.
      $39.00
  • Seafood

    • Crab Cakes

      Jumbo lump crab, mango salsa, red pepper and Cajun remoulade. Served with garlic and roasted red pepper green beans.
      $40.00
    • Grilled Salmon Skewers

      Salmon pieces drizzled with a lemon and dill cream sauce. Served with rice pilaf.
      $35.00
    • Bacon-Wrapped Seared Scallops

      Parmesan-Thai chili crusted scallops. Served with Parmesan spinach risotto and a red pepper cream sauce.
      $42.00
    • Tempura Grouper

      Light and crispy grouper served with shoestring fries and a lemon-dill tartar sauce.
      $43.00
    • Seared Ahi Tuna

      Sesame seeds, grilled asparagus and teriyaki risotto.
      $36.00
    • Lemon-Coconut Halibut

      Cognac cream sauce with forbidden black rice.
      $37.00
    • Mediterranean Sea Bass

      Chilean sea bass, Kalamata olive tapenade and white wine sauce.
      $41.00
    • Miso-Glazed Sea Bass

      Served with Parmesan risotto and brown sugar glazed roasted carrots.
      $41.00
    • Roasted Branzino

      Topped with white wine, garlic, grilled lemon, roasted tomatoes, broccoli, fresh capers, and artichoke hearts. Roasted in parchment paper.
      $45.00
    • Wild Halibut Spiedino

      Fresh caught grilled halibut with marinated clams, crispy potatoes and peas in a lemon and bay leaf jus.
      $38.00
    • Pistachio-Crusted Grouper

      Served with handmade ricotta filled agnolotti with a tomato-basil white wine sauce.
      $41.00
  • Italian Classics

    Gluten-free options available. Substitute any pasta for Gluten-free penne pasta for an additional charge.
    • Fettuccini Alfredo

      Add Tofu, Chicken, Shrimp, 4oz. Filet, Salmon, Pork Shank, Scallop or Lobster for an extra charge.
      $22.00
      Fettuccini Alfredo
    • Gnocchi

      $27.00
    • Towering Lasagna

      Three-cheese blend, marinara sauce, and Parmesan cheese.
      $25.00
    • Baked Chicken Rigatoni

      Grilled chicken, homemade rigatoni, vodka sauce, baby spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
      $30.00
    • Spicy Vodka Rigatoni

      Homemade rigatoni with a spicy vodka sauce.
      $20.00
    • Pork Shank Osso Bucco

      Served over roasted tomato and basil risotto.
      $41.00
    • Vodka Tortellini

      Vodka sauce, fresh baby spinach, peas and sun-dried tomatoes. Add Tofu , Chicken, Shrimp, Salmon, Scallop or Lobster for an extra charge.
      $23.00
    • Carbonara

      Parmesan cheese sauce with peas, pancetta, orecchiette pasta and an egg yolk.
      $21.00
    • Wild Mushroom Pasta

      Sautéed hen-of-the-wood mushrooms, tossed together with fresh fettuccini pasta and a porcini cream sauce. Add chicken for an extra charge.
      $29.00
    • Spicy Frutti Di Mare

      Salmon, mussels, calamari, jumbo shrimp and Alaskan king crab served with a spicy red sauce and linguine pasta.
      $46.00
    • Creamy Garlic Seafood Risotto

      Jumbo lobster claw meat, clams, mussels, bay scallops, tiger prawns, and spinach simmered in lobster stock, lemon, dill, heavy cream and garlic.
      $48.00
    • Francese

      Your choice of lightly breaded chicken or veal cutlets, finished in a lemon-white wine sauce. Served with sautéed garlic and spinach.
      $26.00
    • Creamy Pesto

      Your choice of chicken or veal cutlets. Topped with homemade creamy pesto sauce with pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese. Served over mashed potatoes.
      $26.00
    • Agnolotti

      Handmade ricotta filled agnolotti served with fire-roasted tomatoes, goat cheese and white wine lemon-butter sauce.
      $31.00
    • Wagyu Spaghetti and Meatball

      One large Wagyu meatball served with fresh spaghetti and tossed with marinara sauce. Topped with shaved Parmesan cheese.
      $26.00
    • Vesuvio

      Peas, roasted potatoes, and a garlic-white wine sauce.
      $24.00
    • Pasta Ala Primo

      Fresh fettuccini pasta tossed with pesto cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Topped with imported Italian burrata cheese and finished with a balsamic reduction. Add chicken for an extra charge.
      $31.00
    • Piccata

      Tomatoes, spinach, capers, with a lemon-butter sauce and side of pasta.
      $20.00
    • Parmesan

      Marinara sauce, mozzarella and side of pasta.
      $28.00
      Parmesan
    • Short Rib

      Served with braised carrots, fingerling potatoes, peas and fresh pappardelle pasta.
      $29.00
    • Ravioli

      Four-cheese blend ravioli with marinara sauce.
      $19.00
    • Spicy Vodka and Chicken Ravioli

      Four-cheese ravioli sautéed with a rich spicy vodka sauce, grilled chicken and spinach.
      $29.00
    • Spinach and Artichoke Ravioli

      Four-cheese ravioli topped with a creamy garlic sauce, grilled chicken and fresh spinach.
      $27.00
    • Black Truffle Ravioli

      Black truffle ricotta and triple cream brie cheese ravioli topped with roasted red peppers. in a sweet garlic cream sauce.
      $28.00
  • Steaks & Chops

    Gluten-free options available. All steaks are charbroiled in our 1800-degree oven with our homemade lavender steak seasoning.
    • 8 oz. Prime Filet Mignon

      Finished with a Parmesan-garlic compound butter and served with garlic mashed potatoes
      $49.00
    • Prime Filet Trio

      Three 3 oz. filet medallions served with: Horseradish crust, Parmesan crust, and Au Poivre sauce over three-cheese mashed potatoes.
      $39.00
    • Surf and Turf

      8 oz. Prime filet mignon accompanied with a 6 oz. cold-water lobster tail. Served with crisp Parmesan fingerling potatoes.
      $75.00
    • Surf and Turf Prime Filet Trio

      Three 3 oz. filet medallions served: with a sautéed jumbo shrimp, a jumbo lump crab cake with mango salsa and a seared scallop. Served over creamy garlic mashed potatoes and topped with a garlic cream sauce.
      $60.00
    • Truffle Filet

      8 oz. Prime filet mignon with a truffle cheese sauce, topped with thick-cut maple bourbon Nueske’s bacon. Served with pommes frites.
      $60.00
    • 26 oz. Prime Tomahawk Ribeye

      Finished with a Parmesan-garlic compound butter and served with a loaded baked potato.
      $96.00
    • Horseradish Crust Prime Sirloin

      10 oz. sirloin with a horseradish crust. Served over a crispy Parmesan potato latke with Primo’s homemade steak sauce.
      $38.00
    • Grilled Prime Skirt Steak

      Topped with fresh chimichurri and served with garlic mashed potatoes.
      $48.00
    • Double-Cut Pork Chop

      Served with roasted fingerling potatoes and a roasted tomato jam.
      $42.00
    • Calabrian Rack of Lamb

      Garlic, Parmesan, rosemary and pistachio-crusted rack of lamb, over a crispy Parmesan potato latke.
      $54.00
    • 16 oz. Prime New York Strip

      Finished with a Parmesan-garlic compound butter and served with three-cheese mashed potatoes.
      $52.00
    • Dry-Aged New York Strip

      16 oz. bone-in dry-aged New York Strip steak served with smoked gouda au gratin potatoes.
      $60.00
    • Wagyu Beef Smash Burger

      Two Wagyu beef patties, American cheese slices, seasoned pickles, Primo’s secret burger sauce and topped with thick-cut maple bourbon Nueske’s bacon. Served with pommes Frites.
      $24.00
  • Sides

    • Side Salad

      Gluten free. mixed greens, heirloom tomatoes, sliced cucumbers and shredded cheddar cheese
      $7.00
       Side Salad
    • Rice Pilaf

      $7.00
    • The Crispiest Onion Rings

      $8.00
    • Steamed Broccoli

      Gluten free.
      $9.00
      Steamed Broccoli
    • Creamed Spinach

      $10.00
    • Grilled Asparagus

      $10.00
      Grilled Asparagus
    • Garlic Roasted Red Pepper Green Beans

      $9.00
    • Roasted Brown Sugar Carrots

      $9.00
    • Crispy Pancetta Brussels Sprouts

      $10.00
    • Sautéed Hen-of-the-Wood Mushrooms

      $12.00
    • Baked Three-Cheese Mashed Potatoes

      Topped with cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs.
      $8.00
      Baked Three-Cheese Mashed Potatoes
    • Loaded Baked Potato with Sour Cream

      $9.00
    • Truffle Pommes Frites

      $10.00
    • Smoked Gouda au Gratin Potatoes

      $10.00
    • Thick-Cut Maple Bourbon Nueske’s Bacon

      $10.00
    • Blistered Shishito Peppers

      Parmesan cheese and course sea salt.
      $9.00
    • Cacio e Pepe

      Spaghetti with pecorino cheese and black pepper.
      $9.00
    • Lobster Mac N’ Cheese

      $23.00
  • Desserts

    • Gelato

      $7.00
    • Cinnamon Sugar Gnocchi

      Served with vanilla bean gelato.
      $14.00
    • Banana Nutella Tiramisu

      $12.00
      Banana Nutella Tiramisu
    • Flourless Chocolate Cake

      Finished with course sea salt.
      $14.00
    • Chef Alex’s Famous Tres Leches Strawberry Shortcake

      $12.00
      Chef Alex’s Famous Tres Leches Strawberry Shortcake
    • Triple Berry Crème Brûlée

      $16.00
    • Blueberry Cheesecake

      With lemon cream.
      $14.00
    • Colossal Carrot Cake

      $16.00
    • Towering Triple Fudge Chocolate Cake

      $16.00
    • Italian Ice Cream Carnival

      Up to 3 people, 3/person after.
      $15.00
    • Primo Turtle Sundae

      Rich chocolate brownie, candied pecans, served in a chocolate sphere over Italian cookie gelato and topped with warm chocolate fudge.
      $16.00
    • Dulce Caramel Crepes

      Crepes topped with rich dulce caramel, candied pecans, and vanilla gelato.
      $14.00
    • Toffee Butter Cake

      Sticky toffee caramel and bourbon gelato.
      $13.00
    • Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet

      $13.00

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