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Name: Primo - Rockland
Address: 2 S. Main St., Rockland, ME, United States, 04841
Telephone: (207) 596-0770
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

Primo - Rockland

4.7 (1896)

$30 and under

Italian

2 S. Main St., Rockland, ME 04841

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Italian and Mediterranean inspired menu...James Beard Award winning Chef Melissa Kelly prepares Farm to Table Cuisine in a restored farmhouse.

4 Acres of kitchen gardens, heritage pigs & chickens supply the restaurant with the freshest ingredients. Primo is both a gem to our local clientele as well as a culinary destination for food lovers in search of casually elegant dining.
Supporting local and sustainable farms & businesses.

Creative & seasonal cocktails, artisanal breads, handmade pastas, gelato and much more.

Sundays and Thursdays come for $1 oyster night at the bar or join us for our small plates menu at our new Antipasti Counter. WE HAVE 40-50 SEATS AVAILABLE FOR GUESTS DROPPING IN WITHOUT RESERVATIONS.....THERE IS ALWAYS A PLACE !!!

Private Salon on the second floor for up to 14 guests or reserve one of the original parlor rooms.
Make a reservation or feel free to drop in to our lounge area.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Spanish
Hours of operation
Early May to June: Dinner: Wednesday - Sunday: 5:00pm to 10:00pm; July 1st - Labor Day: Wednesday - Monday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Labor Day - October: Wednesday - Sunday: 5:00pm to 10:00pm November - Open: Thursday - Sunday: 5:00pm to 10:00pm Closed for season - Early January through Early May
Phone number
(207) 596-0770
Website
http://www.primorestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Melissa Kelly
Catering
Custom Menus
Private party facilities
Private Party can accomdate from 12 to 120 guestsSmall and intimate private room can accomodate up to 14Original parlor rooms can accomodate 15-35

Location
2 S. Main St., Rockland, ME 04841
Neighborhood
Rockland
Parking details
Park adjacent to the restaurant and garden. Feel free to stroll through the garden before or after your Meal!
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Pizza al Forno$18.00
white pie, Ricotta, Sbriciolona Finocchiona sausage, shaved fennel & Chianti braised onions
Baby Kale$13.00
from the garden with a creamy almond dressing, watermelon and black radish
Hudson Valley Foie Gras hot and cold$18.00
seared & mousse with apricot jam and chive cream cheese pain perdu, brulèed apricots
Big Eye Tuna Crudo$17.00
watermelon, feta and radish, chile~lime vinaigrette & mint
Spring Minestrone Soup$15.00
fiddlehead, fava beans, green ceci, sugar peas and overwintered roots, in a San Marzano tomato broth with black barley and orzo, radish leaf pesto
Baby Mustard Greens Salad$13.00
with roasted peppers, boquerones, celery and Pecorino Sardo, sherry vinaigrette
Farmer Salad$15.00
frisee, romaine and radicchio lettuces tossed with a lemon-parmesan vinaigrette olive oil fried croutons, house~made bacon and a backyard poached egg
Maplebrook Farm Straciatella$16.00
"Honeymaker" Mead macerated apricots, sage honey & arugula
Fried Oyster "BLT"$17.00
Pemaquid with a smoked tomato aïoli and bacon powder, chiffonade romaine Ebenecook with bacon aïoli, smoked tomatoes, endive
Salad of Red Lettuces$15.00
with shaved Manchego, fresh black mission fig, green olive and a Primo Membrillo almond truffle, sherry vinaigrette
Charcuterie$18.00
country pate, fennel coppa, head cheese, ciccioli and liver rillettes with pickles, radish, crostini and house mustard

Pasta

Fatta en Casa

Mezze Rigati with ragu Napoletana$30.00
braised grass fed beef shank, CSR chuck steak and hot Italian sausage, ricotta salata
Spinach Gramigna$33.00
with Veal Blanquette, fresh peas, pecorino and black pepper
Porcini Tagliatelle with seared Dayboat Scallops$36.00
wild mushrooms, spinach and prosciutto
Candele Pasta "Cacio e Pepe"$27.00
housemade guanciale, fresh caciocavallo and pecorino

Mains

Pan Roasted Local Halibut & Lobster$42.00
Preserved lemon and fava bean risotto with wild garlic, fava leaves
Brown sugar brined Local Pork T-Bone$44.00
hazelnut farroto, Hakurei Turnips & their greens Apricot Fig Mostarda
Crisp Seared Local Skate$30.00
Pommes persillade, salsify and parsnip frite, sugar snap peas & Bordelaise sauce
North East Family Farm Grass fed New York Strip Steak, from the grill$45.00
Potato gratin with wild nettles and sweet onion, summer truffle stuffed morels, braised veal neck jus, swiss chard
Sautéed Lubina & Red Prawn with Frutti di Mare$44.00
Acqua pazza, spicy fish brodo with Sardinian cous cous, broccoli and herbs
Pork Saltimbocca$33.00
roast garlic mash, garden spinach, prosciutto & mushroom~Madeira jus
Seared Wild King Salmon$33.00
sweet pea puree, sugar snaps, radish and quinoa
Moulard Duck$36.00
2 ways...confit leg and grilled breast Wild mushrooms, ramps and sunchokes!
Chicken Sorrentina$34.00
Lightly sautéed chicken breast layered with crispy eggplant, basil and fresh mozzarella Fried artichoke and Sylvetta arugula with olives

What 1,896 people are saying

Primo - Rockland reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
1.0Value

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1,896 Reviews

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ELLENS
Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews
5.0
Reviewed on July 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
Amazing restaurant! Farm to table. Gorgeous food- casual atmosphere. The wait staff know their stuff. Absolutely!! Love it!!
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JustDucky10
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Reviewed on July 14, 2019
1. Overall 5
The best dining experience in the area. Chef is a master! Fresh ingredients, many from the garden.
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TH207
Greater Boston2 reviews
1.0
Dined on January 1, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
It was freezing! There was record cold but that’s not an excuse as there was cold air blowing on my legs the whole time and the staff shrugged it off 3 times as a “drafty” house. It meant the food was instantly cold after being brought out. The food was “fine” not really noteworthy or destination worthy as the hype would have you believe. Very disappointing-it might have been slightly more enjoyable if it was cozy and warm as I had anticipated and not in my coat and scarf the whole time. Still overpriced for the quality of food that can be found at many other great food destinations in Maine for less and a more comfortable and pleasant dining ambiance. Would not return again.
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BonViviantfromCT
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on January 1, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food at Primo is outstanding. We have eaten at Primo a number of times over the last few years and both the menu and food are consistently very creative and well executed. The service however can be hit or miss. This New Year's eve, it was more of a miss. This did not seem to be a consequence of being overly busy, it was not. We have been there when it was much busier. We had reservations, and despite there being empty tables when we arrived, we were directed to wait in the bar until "our" table was ready. We were seated 30 minutes after our reserved time. The wait staff is pleasant, but on this occasion did not meet our expectations for the level of service we have enjoyed there previously and have come to expect for the prices (our bill was over $300.00 [including a 20% tip] for two without dessert or a bottle of wine). Examples of the less than expected level of service included obviously empty glasses placed at the edge of the table not being cleared until we asked them to be cleared after multiple visits to the table by servers/wait staff, no refilling of water glasses by wait staff; we did it ourselves, and food (complementary pre-meal appetizers) being placed on the table by runners without description of what is was. It seems as though the staff is trying, but has not been adequately trained to provide the level of service that should be provided to make this a truly 1st class experience. Again, this seems more a function of who you get than anything else. We have been there previously and had outstanding service. The service was fair, just not what we expect at the prices charged. Despite this, we will return as the food is good enough to overlook the inconsistent quality of service, just not as frequently as we otherwise would. It is unlikely we will return for dinner on New Year's Eve.
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Markie
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always fun. Crazy busy always. Terrific waitstaff. Food is always wonderful.
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Cheryl
Greater Boston9 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 31, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Even though I gave it a poor review based on my New Years Eve experience, that was the first time I've been disappointed here, so I don't think it's fair to say I would not recommend it, because I would. I'll go back, but if I have another experience like the latest one, I will stop sending people there. My risotto was way stiffer than even an al dente, the lobster was tasteless and had the texture of something that had been previously frozen. It was so cold in there that I had to leave my coat on, and I was not even sitting near an outside wall. We were there 20 minutes before drinks were offered, and 45 minutes before they arrived. All in all, very, very subpar for Primo.
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StephenG
Greater Boston18 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 29, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I had such high hopes for this restaurant as I had heard such great things. We had a reservation and had to wait 20 minutes for our table to be ready. Overall, the food was just okay, none of the bold fantastic flavors I had hoped for, and it is very expensive. If you’re going to charge those prices, you have to deliver each and every time.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on December 28, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great as usual waiter Ed was the best!!! See you soon
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on December 25, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very good as always. Service still needs help, but the creative food makes up for that.
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SallyV
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on December 24, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The ambiance was very good and the food excellent. I have never had a meal at Primo that has not been outstanding. Really like the local ingredients and fish.
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2 S. Main St., Rockland, ME 04841

Additional information

Neighborhood
Rockland
Hours of operation
Early May to June: Dinner: Wednesday - Sunday: 5:00pm to 10:00pm; July 1st - Labor Day: Wednesday - Monday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Labor Day - October: Wednesday - Sunday: 5:00pm to 10:00pm November - Open: Thursday - Sunday: 5:00pm to 10:00pm Closed for season - Early January through Early May
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Park adjacent to the restaurant and garden. Feel free to stroll through the garden before or after your Meal!
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Melissa Kelly
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.primorestaurant.com/
Phone number
(207) 596-0770
Catering
Custom Menus
Private party facilities
Private Party can accomdate from 12 to 120 guestsSmall and intimate private room can accomodate up to 14Original parlor rooms can accomodate 15-35

Primo - Rockland

About this restaurant

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Appetizers

Pizza al Forno$18.00

Baby Kale$13.00

Hudson Valley Foie Gras hot and cold$18.00

Big Eye Tuna Crudo$17.00

Spring Minestrone Soup$15.00

Baby Mustard Greens Salad$13.00

Farmer Salad$15.00

Maplebrook Farm Straciatella$16.00

Fried Oyster "BLT"$17.00

Salad of Red Lettuces$15.00

Charcuterie$18.00

Pasta

Mezze Rigati with ragu Napoletana$30.00

Spinach Gramigna$33.00

Porcini Tagliatelle with seared Dayboat Scallops$36.00

Candele Pasta "Cacio e Pepe"$27.00

Mains

Pan Roasted Local Halibut & Lobster$42.00

Brown sugar brined Local Pork T-Bone$44.00

Crisp Seared Local Skate$30.00

North East Family Farm Grass fed New York Strip Steak, from the grill$45.00

Sautéed Lubina & Red Prawn with Frutti di Mare$44.00

Pork Saltimbocca$33.00

Seared Wild King Salmon$33.00

Moulard Duck$36.00

Chicken Sorrentina$34.00

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