Primo at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa

Name: Primo at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa
Address: 3800 W. Starr Pass Boulevard, Tucson, AZ, United States, 85745
Telephone: (520) 791-6071
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

767 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Top Tags:

Please note: Primo will be open August 11th-13th and August 18th-20th only this month. We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you in advance for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Thursday, September 1st, 2022.

Local. Fresh. Modern.

Primo restaurant offers a fun and casual environment with a menu featuring fresh, locally sourced and organic cuisine made in our 100% scratch kitchen. Executive Chef Melissa Kelly is the 2013 James Beard Foundation Awards winner of the American Express Best Chef, Northeast Award. Chef Kelly was named one of the upcoming chefs of the 90's by Food & Wine magazine, Nation's Restaurant News, Bon Appetit, Gourmet, Chocolatier, The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Travel and Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, Town & Country, and New York Magazine, among others, have all recognized her culinary talents. Her restaurant was listed as one of the "20 Most Important Restaurants in America" by Bon Appetit Magazine in 2013.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 17, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, European
Hours of operation
Happy Hour: Daily 5:00pm - 6:00 pm Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday 5:00pm - 9:00pm CLOSED Sundays & Mondays
Phone number
(520) 791-6071
Website
http://www.jwspinfo.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Melissa Kelly
Catering
We cater specialty, high-end parties.
Private party facilities
Make your dining experience, a private one.
Private party contact
Debbie Feehs: (520) 791-6051

Location
3800 W. Starr Pass Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85745
Neighborhood
Downtown Tucson
Cross street
Players Club Drive
Parking details
Primo now has a private complimentary parking lot, steps from the restaurant. Proceed past the hotels main entrance, it's on your right hand side. The Host will validate parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Primo Meatballs$17.00
polenta, roast corn, pecorino Romano, grilled crostini, chives
Bruschetta, La Tua Strada
brie, fig, arugula; buratta, heirloom baby tomatoes, balsamic; pesto, prosciutto, peppadew; horseradish crème fraiche, cured salmon, fried caper
- each$6.00
Antipasti Misti$19.00
chef's rotating selection of meats, artisan cheeses, marinated olives, house pickled vegetables, grissini and pickled mustard seeds

Insalata

Farmers Salad$15.00
baby greens, croutons, bacon lardons, soft boiled breaded egg, shaved parmesan, lemon parmesan vinaigrette
Baby Kale$13.00
croutons, Parmesano Reggiano, white anchovies, Caesar dressing
Charred Octopus$16.00
fregola sarda salad, harissa aioli, frisee, espellete
Roast Beet + Arugula$14.00
rainbow carrots, hazelnuts, goat cheese, bee pollen, cardamom vinaigrette

Pizza

Margherita$17.00
heirloom tomato, mozzarella di bufala, fresh basil, tomato sauce
Butcher's Pie$21.00
salami, mild cherry peppers, bacon, tomato sauce, onion, arugula, farm egg
Sausage Pie$19.00
Percorino Romano, buratta, broccoli rabe, tomato sauce
Bianca$19.00
prosciutto, garlic béchamel, artichokes, green olives
Funghi$18.00
roasted garlic, local olive oil, chef's mixed mushrooms, spinach, fresh herbs

Pasta

Prawn Saffron Risotto$36.00
melted leeks, brown butter garlic, blistered tomatoes, Spanish chorizo
Tagliatelle Bolognese$28.00
pork & beef, blistered tomatoes
Chicken Confit Carbonara$32.00
chicken thigh confit, English peas, bacon lardons, Parmesano Reggiano
Mushroom Cavatelli$27.00
wild mixed mushrooms, spinach, brodo, Pecorino Romano
Linguine Alle Vongole$35.00
little neck clams, mussels, nduja, white wine butter sauce

Primo

Chilean Sea Bass$37.00
corn cream, rutabaga bacon succotash, gremolata
Chicken Sage Gnocchi$28.00
season's best apples, fennel, brown butter
Prime New York Strip Steak$39.00
steak frites, garlic aioli, sautéed broccolini, pequillo pepper chimichurri
Seared Duck Breast$35.00
honey-lavender glaze, carrot puree, roasted romanesco, farro, kale-pepita pesto
Saltimbocca$35.00
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, prosciutto, madeira mushrooms, natural jus

Dolce

Cannoli$10.00
hand-rolled pistachio and chocolate-dipped tuiles, filled with sweet ricotta, amarena cherries
Budino$10.00
warm chocolate cake, fleur de sel caramel gelato
Affogato$10.00
espresso float, vanilla and chocolate gelato, ricotta cookies
Seasonal Gelato & Sorbetto$10.00
served with cookies, ask your server for the flavors

Cocktails

$16

Primo Delight
Reyka vodka, giffard peach fruit liqueur, freshly squeezed orange juice, wildflower honey
The Italian Wagon
Benchmark bourbon, cointreau, freshly squeezed lemon juice
French Negroni
Hennessy, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
Dameion's Delight
Jamaican dark rum, campari, freshly squeezed lime juice, simple syrup, pineapple juice
Magnani's Martini
Citrus vodka, house-made limoncello, cointreau, simple syrup, freshly squeezed lemon juice
In Primo Fashion (Tequila Old Fashioned)
Corazon tequila infused with raspberries, orange, sage, agave nectar, tiki and cherry bitters with a cherry and orange twist

Birra

Draught

$9.50

Fat Tire, New Belgium Brewery, Ft. Collins, CO
Mother Road Kölsch, Flagstaff, AZ
Dragoon IPA, Tucson
Peroni, Lager, Vigevano, Italy
Deep Canyon Amber, Thunder Canyon Brewery, Tucson
Barrio Brewery Hefeweizen, Tucson

Craft

Borderlands, Citrana, Southwestern Gose, Tucson
Dogfish Head, 60 Minute IPA, Milton, DE
Firestone Walker 805, Blonde Ale, Paso Robles, CA
Huss Brewing, Papago, Mandarin Wheat, Tempe, AZ

Cider

Schilling & Co., Dry Cider, Seattle, WA$9.00

Vino

Spumanti

Prosecco, Nino Franco Rustico, Veneto (Italy) NV
- Glass$20.00
- Bottle$80.00
Rose, Fleurs de Prairie, Provence (France)
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$60.00
Blanc de Noir, Gruet (New Mexico) NV
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00

Bianco

Pinot Grigio, Cantina di Caldaro, (Italy)
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$60.00
Falanghina, Terredora Dipaolo (Italy)
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$60.00
Chablis, Albert Bichot (France)
- Glass$18.00
- Bottle$72.00
Chardonnay, Lioco (California)
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$51.00
White Blend, Conundrum (California)
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$45.00
Riesling, Dr. Konstantin Frank (New York)
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$47.00

Rosso

Pinot Noir, Chemistry, Willamette Valley, Oregon
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$45.00
Chianti Classico, Nozzole, Toscano (Italy)
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$56.00
Côtes du Rhône, E. Guigal, Rhône (France)
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$43.00
Malbec, Domaine Bousquet (Argentina)
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$49.00
Montepulciano, Avignonesi, Toscano, (Italy)
- Glass$19.00
- Bottle$69.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Daou, Paso Robles (California)
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$65.00
Red Blend, Madness and Cures, Alexander Valley (California)
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$57.00
Red Blend, Pessimist, Daou, Paso Robles (California)
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$55.00
Zinfandel, The Prisoner (California)
- Glass$24.00
- Bottle$82.00

What 767 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tucson
Healthy
Tucson
Notable Wine List
Tucson
Special Occasion
Tucson
Healthy
Tucson
Notable Wine List
Tucson
Special Occasion

Sort by

Filters

OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience-food and drinks were exceptional.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience2
I understand the restuarant is closing. I had the New York Strip, it was over cooked and fatty along the side, $41.00. My husband had the rack of lamb and the chops were fatty, $38.00. Was disappointing. Our server Sarah was very nice. The coffee was weak and deserts were average. Was hoping it was going to be a nice dining experience. Could gave saved our $150.00 🙁
g
georgeb
Richmond
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food was ok! Service was not bad, too loud for a intimate dinner.
D
Darel
Chicago
37 reviews
vip
3.0
37 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food4service4ambience2
Mixed observations here. This restaurant was not up to the usual JW brand in my experience. The resort is in a fabulous area, so beautiful. The restaurant is sort of closed off with limited views (from where we were next to a window), and the ambience more like Denny's than a fine restaurant. I ordered Chilean Sea Bass, which I have frequently, what I received was a tasty dish, but it was not sea bass... maybe halibut or ???). I ordered a double espresso, and what I got was a half or a full size cup with regular coffee (good coffee, but not espresso). Some fairly serious issues to correct in my opinion.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. I have food allergies and the restaurant was able to accommodate these and let me know each step to make sure it was what I could eat.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
We made a reservation through Open Table prior to our stay at the hotel. We arrived a few minutes before and took our seat right at our reservation time. We sat for about 10-minutes before we were greeted by one of the staff who brought water. 10-minutes after that, our server came and greeted us. At that point, we had been sitting for 20-minutes. The server was nice - provided background info on Primo (garden outside, scratch kitchen). He seemed a bit surprised we were ready to order. I asked if they still served the gnocchi, because it was on their menu that was on their website - but not on the menu we received when we sat down. The gnocchi was a reason we decided to come to this restaurant. He said, “no, the gnocchi is not on the menu.” (Maybe keep your website updated or keep items on hand to honor a guest’s request if it comes up? This is a major Arizona resort.) Before our server walked away, he told us he would “get some bread to your table right away!” About 10-minutes later, the bread came. He did show up a few minutes after that with a complimentary plate of fig bites - 3 of them - one for each person in our party. These were ok. Refreshing but probably better as a dessert item. To be honest, the meal was not that great. The pasta lacked flavor. I wanted to ask for salt but figured it would take awhile to get to the table and I’d be done eating by the time it arrived. My sister ordered the lobster and said, “it didn’t blow me away.” (For resort dining, we were hoping to be blown away.) My mom had the pizza and said it was “good but not great.” Overall - our server was nice, but service was slow. Possibly a result of short staffing, so we didn’t complain. The meal was the real downer - just not a great meal considering we spent over $100 on just the entrees alone. Next time, we’ll go somewhere else.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another great night. Thanks Blake and crew.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great waiter. Noisy kids unfortunately next table over
TB
TimB
Phoenix
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great experience from start to finish. Outstanding service matched by a delicious meal. Great flavors!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tucson
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just delicious.
H
Haardrock1141
Phoenix
175 reviews
vip
4.0
175 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
One of the best restaurants in Tucson. Excellent service and a variety of menu options.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Husband’s birthday
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Service was very slow and food was subpar for the price.
KP
KarlaP
Sonora
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was our first time and its really good and great service!
JM
JimM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Saltimbocca was excellent - best I have ever had. Also really good was the charred ocotopus and bruschetta (enjoyed the brie, fig, arugula and also the pesto, prosciutto, peppadew). Melissa Kelly must be there over 10 years now and has never disappointed us!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Good pizza, ok app, charged regular prices although I sat at bar and it was happy hour
DN
DonNy
Phoenix
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience5
Although the service was great and the ambiance lovely, the food was tasteless. We had sea bass and it didn’t have any flavor. Also, the calamari breading appetizer was soggy and also didn’t have any taste. Perhaps we just ordered the wrong items or the chef was having an off night.
NN
NeighborhoodNancy
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Feed was delicious and the wait staff very attentive! Thank you Andrew!
AR
AnitaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic! Party of 4 dining, and each of us were blown away. Absolutely delicious meals. I’d love to return again soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Friendly greeting throughout the restaurant. Lots of smiles and hellos. Loved the happy birthday dessert plate.
JI
JILLY
Baltimore
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
We really enjoyed this restaurant. Food was delicious and priced great. Staff friendly and welcoming, but not too attentive to refills and bread. The taste of food made up for that. Still recommend it.
SC
StephC
Tucson
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our favorite place in town to go to celebrate. Excellent menu and exceptional service from Vanessa and Sarah every time
D
Deville
Tucson
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was a joyful time…Food was good
DL
DebraL
Philadelphia
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our third PRIMO experience having been to both the Maine and Florida restaurants, we’ve rounded it out here in Tucson. Melissa Kelly does not ever disappoint! The food is deliciously fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Our service was impeccable. Our waiter, Blake, reminded us that dining is a two way experience. He was engaging, conversational and made our experience that much more enjoyable. This is a must if you are on Tucson or anywhere near the other location s!
OT
OpenTable Diner
El Paso
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and wine was excellent. Service was wonderful! Highly recommend
DK
DarrylK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The staff was very friendly and professional. The food was very good and the dining atmosphere was nice.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tucson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hosted a dinner for over 24 people. The staff were amazing and attentive. Food was delicious. It was a perfect evening. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tucson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were both 5 Star!!!
L
Lexi
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience5
Waited very long for food. Service was minimal. Our server didn't check on us very often. We didnt feel like a priority.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Outside dining area makes for a romantic evening. The airbase nearby can become an annoyance with nightly flight missions. Food was good but felt the menu was limited in selection. Could be their farm to table mission. Overall a nice place.
DF
DominickF
Tucson
17 reviews
vip
1.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Good was terrible especially for the price. As an Italian restaurant they should know how to make an antipasto. After that we didn’t dare stay for dinner. Will never go back again.
GD
GeethmiD
Tucson
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect place for a birthday, date night. Spectacular view from the patio and food delicious. Not a bit disappointed for the price we paid.
MA
MatthewA
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience2
Service very slow. Food was good but when you wait over 30 minutes for drinks it takes away from experience
DA
DANIELH
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
Food was ok Nothing special Garlic potatoes way too liquidy
r
roja54
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant has great food, great service and the view from the outdoor patio is breathtaking. Definitely a beautiful spot for a romantic evening.
CJ
CharlieJ
Detroit
109 reviews
vip
5.0
109 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service and ambiance were all outstanding. Overall a really 1st class dining experience.
b
boingo
Phoenix
24 reviews
vip
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
The food was excellent, but the service wasn't up to fine dining levels and the room decor and setup feel very dated.
DA
DocA
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and the staff is awesome. Everything that everyone ordered was spectacular and everything came out at the same time. Great experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a nice date night while staying at the resort. Everything was great! No complaints!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Anniversary

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Primo at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa is rated 4.4 stars by 767 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 17, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Google Map for Primo at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa

3800 W. Starr Pass Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85745

Additional information

Cross street
Players Club Drive
Neighborhood
Downtown Tucson
Hours of operation
Happy Hour: Daily 5:00pm - 6:00 pm Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday 5:00pm - 9:00pm CLOSED Sundays & Mondays
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Primo now has a private complimentary parking lot, steps from the restaurant. Proceed past the hotels main entrance, it's on your right hand side. The Host will validate parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Melissa Kelly
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.jwspinfo.com/
Phone number
(520) 791-6071
Catering
We cater specialty, high-end parties.
Private party facilities
Make your dining experience, a private one.
Private party contact
Debbie Feehs: (520) 791-6051

Primo at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa

Make a reservation

Additional information

Antipasti

Primo Meatballs$17.00

Bruschetta, La Tua Strada

Antipasti Misti$19.00

Insalata

Farmers Salad$15.00

Baby Kale$13.00

Charred Octopus$16.00

Roast Beet + Arugula$14.00

Pizza

Margherita$17.00

Butcher's Pie$21.00

Sausage Pie$19.00

Bianca$19.00

Funghi$18.00

Pasta

Prawn Saffron Risotto$36.00

Tagliatelle Bolognese$28.00

Chicken Confit Carbonara$32.00

Mushroom Cavatelli$27.00

Linguine Alle Vongole$35.00

Primo

Chilean Sea Bass$37.00

Chicken Sage Gnocchi$28.00

Prime New York Strip Steak$39.00

Seared Duck Breast$35.00

Saltimbocca$35.00

Dolce

Cannoli$10.00

Budino$10.00

Affogato$10.00

Seasonal Gelato & Sorbetto$10.00

Cocktails

Primo Delight

The Italian Wagon

French Negroni

Dameion's Delight

Magnani's Martini

In Primo Fashion (Tequila Old Fashioned)

Birra

Draught

Fat Tire, New Belgium Brewery, Ft. Collins, CO

Mother Road Kölsch, Flagstaff, AZ

Dragoon IPA, Tucson

Peroni, Lager, Vigevano, Italy

Deep Canyon Amber, Thunder Canyon Brewery, Tucson

Barrio Brewery Hefeweizen, Tucson

Craft

Borderlands, Citrana, Southwestern Gose, Tucson

Dogfish Head, 60 Minute IPA, Milton, DE

Firestone Walker 805, Blonde Ale, Paso Robles, CA

Huss Brewing, Papago, Mandarin Wheat, Tempe, AZ

Cider

Schilling & Co., Dry Cider, Seattle, WA$9.00

Vino

Spumanti

Prosecco, Nino Franco Rustico, Veneto (Italy) NV

Rose, Fleurs de Prairie, Provence (France)

Blanc de Noir, Gruet (New Mexico) NV

Bianco

Pinot Grigio, Cantina di Caldaro, (Italy)

Falanghina, Terredora Dipaolo (Italy)

Chablis, Albert Bichot (France)

Chardonnay, Lioco (California)

White Blend, Conundrum (California)

Riesling, Dr. Konstantin Frank (New York)

Rosso

Pinot Noir, Chemistry, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Chianti Classico, Nozzole, Toscano (Italy)

Côtes du Rhône, E. Guigal, Rhône (France)

Malbec, Domaine Bousquet (Argentina)

Montepulciano, Avignonesi, Toscano, (Italy)

Cabernet Sauvignon, Daou, Paso Robles (California)

Red Blend, Madness and Cures, Alexander Valley (California)

Red Blend, Pessimist, Daou, Paso Robles (California)

Zinfandel, The Prisoner (California)

Overall ratings and reviews