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Primo Italian American Cuisine, Gurnee, IL

Primo Italian American Cuisine

4.7 (1947)
$31 to $50
Italian
720 Milwaukee Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Winner of 2016, 2017, 2018 Best Steakhouse, Best Italian Restaurant, Best Seafood Restaurant Best Martini, Best Romantic Restaurant, Best Unique Salad, Best Vegetarian Cuisine, Best Place to Dance, and Best Venue for Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties. Winner of 2016 Best New Restaurant.
Primo sure does live up to it's name!

PRIMO (meaning “The Best” in Italian) is our interpretation of the marriage of a classic American steakhouse and a signature Italian restaurant.

Replete with soaring ceilings, Italian marble, and custom furniture, PRIMO's grand and dramatic dining instantly sets a luxurious yet comfortable tone. The atmosphere is rivaled only by the menu, which is composed of both Prime and Grass Fed steaks, chops, and classic Italian dishes inspired by the vast regions of Italy. PRIMO's menu is both familiar and sophisticated, and complimented perfectly by our 100+ bottle wine list.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    We can customize a menu for you, pending notice and availability, in addition to our Banquet menu. We offer options to make your event unique and most importantly, easy for you to enjoy. Services include, but are not limited to: •Pick-up •Delivery •Set-Up •Tear down •Butler Service •On-site Live Preparation •Service staff •Bartenders •DJ •Sound •Lighting/Audio Visual •Event Design •Event Coordination •Day of and/or From start to finish •Wedding Planning •Graphic Design •Printing •PR/Marketing Contact: Nicole Khayat (nicole@khayatenterprises.com)
  • Private party facilities
    PRIMO is a sprawling, multi-room restaurant designed for large & small crowds and appetites. Private rooms are available for groups of up to 10-150. The restaurant is available for buy-out functions and can accommodate up to 500 guests. Barrel Room- Just inside the PRIMO Grand Entryway, this one of a kind space is the perfect venue for large events or intimate social gatherings. This private space holds 35-80 people comfortably. *Handicap accessible Board Room - Tucked away from PRIMO’s sprawling dining room, the Board Room is the optimal space for your corporate meetings and smaller gatherings. This private space holds 10-20 people comfortably. *Handicap accessible The Parlor - Located on PRIMO’s lower level, the Parlor is the ideal venue for our weekly entertainment as well as a speakeasy themed dinner event. Complete with a private bar , this stunning space accommodates 40-120 people.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Gurnee
  • Cross street
    Grand Ave.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Libertyville and Grayslake Train Stations. Grand Avenue Bus stop.
  • Entertainment
    The entertainment will include variety of local and national acts including, but not limited to, acoustic acts, instrumentals, djs.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Bourbon & Burger Night- Every Monday 4pm to 8pm

    Apr 28, 2025 - Dec 29, 2025
    Join us for Burgers & Bourbon Night at Primo in Gurnee every Monday 4pm to 8pm! Enjoy one of our gourmet burgers with fries for $20. And elevate your evening with our special half-off pricing on select bourbons. Whether you’re a bourbon connoisseur or just looking to try something new, our selection is sure to impress.
    Bourbon & Burger Night- Every Monday 4pm to 8pm Photo
  • Pasta & Wine FLIGHT NIGHT- Every Tuesday at Primo

    Jan 14, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025
    Join us every Tuesday Night and enjoy a Flight of three of our top pasta dishes for $26! Add a flight of any of our wines offered by the glass for $20! Pasta Flight: Creamy Pesto Gnocchi, Cacio e Pepe, and Vodka Tortellini
    Pasta & Wine FLIGHT NIGHT- Every Tuesday at Primo Photo
  • Dinner & A Show In The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo

    May 9, 2025 only
    Jacquelyn Vale returns to wow us with her eclectic blend of Jazz, Soul, Rock n Roll and Country classics from the past and present… Join us for a wonderful dinner and a show experience or just to hangout and have a great time in our Parlor Speakeasy at Primo! Free show compliments of Birch Gluten Free Spirits and Elliott Khayat- Commercial & Residential Real Estate. Doors Open: 6pm Music and Dancing from 7-10pm Menu available from 6-10pm ** Make a dinner reservation to dine with us during the show for "The Parlor Speakeasy Experience". Parlor dinner guests receive priority seating.
    Dinner & A Show In The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo Photo

What 1,947 people are saying

Primo Italian American Cuisine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Primo Italian American Cuisine offers "amazing food" with standout dishes like the NY strip steak and Lobster Bruschetta, complemented by "top notch" service. The restaurant is perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to celebratory events, thanks to its lively atmosphere, live music, and attentive staff.

1,947 Reviews
  1. Joseph

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I waiter Ryan was terrific I had the lemon coconut halibut and it was very good.

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  2. Robert

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Krystal was the best damn waitress I ever had in my whole entire life. She was amazing, sweet, attentive and kind. Her smile was illuminating and lit up the place. I could wake up every morning to that beautiful smile.

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  3. Shawn

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our fifth time here and we continue to be impressed from start to finish!

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  4. Sandra

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was fabulous. The food was delicious. The price was a bit expensive. Serving time was prompt. Staff were all pleasant. Bathroom, meh 🤷🏻‍♀️

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  5. John VIP

    Chicago20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food as always was terrific! Scott took great care of us at the bar!

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  6. Laura

    Chicago14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I went for the first night of their Bourbon and Burger night. It was hard to pick from their 5 gourmet smash burgers but we managed and they were all fantastic. If you like Bourbon, make Monday night your night to head out to Primo. They have selected 13 Bourbons from their long list of Bourbons to showcase with a 1/2price deal. Service is always top notch.

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  7. Virginia

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time there will be going back, really enjoyed it, the food was very good

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  8. Jamie

    St. Louis3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good as always. The Resturant was not busy but the service was not to notch. We have had great service in the past but we didn’t get that Easter evening.

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  9. Andrew

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely great, ordered the 16 oz NY strip and was absolutely amazed, I’ve been to other steakhouses that are higher priced and less quality. This place is great

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  10. Shawn

    Tallahassee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was top notch & the food was terrific. We all enjoyed our orders of, chopped salad, artichoke & spinach ravioli, and shrimp piccata.

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FAQs

Primo Italian American Cuisine offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Primo Italian American Cuisine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 378-0154.

Primo Italian American Cuisine is rated 4.7 stars by 1947 OpenTable diners.

Primo Italian American Cuisine does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. North Suburbs
  5. Gurnee

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Primo Italian American Cuisine

720 Milwaukee Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Grand Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Gurnee
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Libertyville and Grayslake Train Stations. Grand Avenue Bus stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    The entertainment will include variety of local and national acts including, but not limited to, acoustic acts, instrumentals, djs.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We can customize a menu for you, pending notice and availability, in addition to our Banquet menu. We offer options to make your event unique and most importantly, easy for you to enjoy. Services include, but are not limited to: •Pick-up •Delivery •Set-Up •Tear down •Butler Service •On-site Live Preparation •Service staff •Bartenders •DJ •Sound •Lighting/Audio Visual •Event Design •Event Coordination •Day of and/or From start to finish •Wedding Planning •Graphic Design •Printing •PR/Marketing Contact: Nicole Khayat (nicole@khayatenterprises.com)
  • Private party facilities
    PRIMO is a sprawling, multi-room restaurant designed for large & small crowds and appetites. Private rooms are available for groups of up to 10-150. The restaurant is available for buy-out functions and can accommodate up to 500 guests. Barrel Room- Just inside the PRIMO Grand Entryway, this one of a kind space is the perfect venue for large events or intimate social gatherings. This private space holds 35-80 people comfortably. *Handicap accessible Board Room - Tucked away from PRIMO’s sprawling dining room, the Board Room is the optimal space for your corporate meetings and smaller gatherings. This private space holds 10-20 people comfortably. *Handicap accessible The Parlor - Located on PRIMO’s lower level, the Parlor is the ideal venue for our weekly entertainment as well as a speakeasy themed dinner event. Complete with a private bar , this stunning space accommodates 40-120 people.
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