Primo at Sorrento's

Name: Primo at Sorrento's
Address: 140 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States, 28604-7386
Telephone: (828) 898-5214
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

17 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Formal bar and dining room located Downtown Banner Elk NC, inside Sorrento's Italian Bistro. Serving a unique yet traditional Italian menu with specialty chops and seafood as well as extraordinary pasta dishes in an upbeat formal dining setting.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 10, 2023

7:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(828) 898-5214
Website
http://bannerelkvillage.com/sorrentos-italian-bistro/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
140 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC 28604-7386
Neighborhood
Banner Elk
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine

Silcilan Pizza Bread$18.00
Flatbread, Plum Tomato, Reggiano Parmesan
Jumbo Meatball $24.00
Housemade Tomato Sauce, Ricotta
Ahi Tuna$32.00
Crispy Capers, Lemon Zest, Vignalta Salt
Fritto Misto$34.00
Lightly Battered Calamari, Shrimp, Zucchini, Charred Lemon, Housemade Tomato Sauce, Garlic Tarragon Aioli
Prosciutto Di Parma, Warm Housemade Mozzarella $30.00
Arugula, Olive Oil
Panzanella Salad$22.00
White Beans, Tomatoes, Crispy Focaccia, Basil, Onion, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Romaine, Focaccia Croutons, Anchovies, Reggiano Parmesan
Spicy Rigatoni$34.00
Tomato, Dried Sicilian Pepper, Cream, Reggiano Parmesan
Porcini Mushroom Ravioli$40.00
Champagne Cream, Fresh Shaved Truffles
Housemade Fettucine $38.00
Rock Shrimp, Lemon, Tomato, Spicy Calabrian Peppers
Chicken Parmesan$38.00
Thinly Pounded Chicken Breast, Lightly Breaded, House Made Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella
Chicken Franchese$38.00
Thinly Pounded Chicken Breast, Pan Sauteed, Beurre Blanc Sauce, Fried Capers, Spinach
Sonny Boys Shrimp$42.00
Jumbo Shrimp, Sherry Garlic Cream, Baby Spinach
Grouper Oreganato$50.00
Baby Spinach, Rock Shrimp, Beurre Blanc
Veal Saltimbocca
Prosciutto Di Parma, Mozzarella, Sage, Spinach
Chicken Marsala$38.00
Thinly Pounded Chicken Breast, Sauteed Wild Mushrooms, Deglazed With Cognac, Marsala sauce, Spinach
Chop Of The Day
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What 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Asheville / Western North Carolina
Romantic

17 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
21 reviews
1.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It used to be good now it is totally mediocre. I don’t know if they stopped caring or changed chefs but the last 2 times driving 1.15 hours was not worth it at all! Dissapointing
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SamanthaS
Coastal Georgia
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The weather was beautiful so we sat outside on the patio. Everything was delicious! We always look forward to coming here when visiting the area.
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STA32084
Jacksonville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious meal in an intimate corner of Primos. The music was inappropriate and loud, not conducive to conversation.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our first time here. What a delightful evening!! The entire staff was awesome, the ambience amazing, and the food absolutely superb!!! Can't wait to come again!
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OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I thought the menu at Primos would be different than the one at Sorrentos. We were given the same one so we could’ve eaten at Sorrentos. The only difference was the ambiance. Primos is fine dining with the same food.
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BuckeyeGirl
Raleigh
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
There were problems with the reservation made through Open Table and the first person at the desk was quite rude about us not calling in to make a reservations, although their website took me to Open Table. However another young lady found us a table in the Bistro - not in the section requested, and apologized for the mix-up. Food and table service were very good and I would recommend this restaurant but would suggest you also call when making a reservations for the more upscale areas of the restaurant.
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FoodGuru
West Palm Beach
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolute gem in Banner Elk. Not many upper end restaurants to choose from in this area, but these folks knock it out of the park! Manager/Head bartender was very accommodating. Friendly front desk hostesses. Excellent wait service. Food was pricey but delicious. This is now my new go to place when I head to this region!
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Diane
Wilmington
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The name changed but the food did not. Chicken was tough
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Still excellent after many years of visiting! Convenient parking, indoor & outdoor dining, friendly service & beautiful art collection.
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Clovette
Charlotte
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were seated promptly, but no server appeared at our table for 20 minutes. I had to go up to the hostess stand and ask if a server had been assigned to our table. I got a « what do you want! » look from the hostess, but a gentleman who was standing nearby who appeared to be a manager of some sort came back to the table with me and quickly summoned a waitress. The waitress was pleasant and helpful to the point of being almost intrusive at that point. The food was very good, but everything was a la carte any quite pricey. The garlic knots were hard from being reheated and the dessert choices were disappointing. We have eaten here in the past and somehow it just did not live up to my expectations this time.
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Gigi
Greensboro
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was fair. Service was good but very rushed. We had three bites of our salads and entrees came out. It was not a pleasant dining experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Greensboro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food was well above average. Really liked the ambiance even though it was on the louder side.
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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible dinning experience! Delicious food in an upscale cosmopolitan setting.
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Spinner
Dallas
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great new addition to the Banner Elk food seen. Food was excellent and Service was superb. Highly recommend it!
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
79 reviews
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived two hours early because of extremely heavy July 4th traffic. We called and were welcomed to our table. Our fantastic server, Angela, was outstanding. Food was outrageous, the outside seating was very relaxing, and service impeccable. We still are talking about the magnificent carrot cake desert!!! We rarely are in this area, but we have Sorrento’s highlighted for our next time in town.
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food is extremely overpriced for the amount of food you are served.
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JameyH
E. Tennessee
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I dined with my wife. The meal was enjoyable. I ordered the Spinach Lasagna and my wife ordered the Sorrento tortellini, we paired the meal with a 2019 Palmero Cabernet
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FAQs

Primo at Sorrento's is rated 4.3 stars by 17 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

Dec 10, 2023

7:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

140 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC 28604-7386

Additional information

Neighborhood
Banner Elk
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Wine

Website
http://bannerelkvillage.com/sorrentos-italian-bistro/
Phone number
(828) 898-5214

Primo at Sorrento's

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Primo Menu

Silcilan Pizza Bread$18.00

Jumbo Meatball $24.00

Ahi Tuna$32.00

Fritto Misto$34.00

Prosciutto Di Parma, Warm Housemade Mozzarella $30.00

Panzanella Salad$22.00

Caesar Salad

Spicy Rigatoni$34.00

Porcini Mushroom Ravioli$40.00

Housemade Fettucine $38.00

Chicken Parmesan$38.00

Chicken Franchese$38.00

Sonny Boys Shrimp$42.00

Grouper Oreganato$50.00

Veal Saltimbocca

Chicken Marsala$38.00

Chop Of The Day

What 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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