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True authentic Italian cuisine.  - Primo Italia, Torrance, CA

Primo Italia

4.7
4.7
1213 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
True Heritage Based Italian Cuisine set in a Beautiful, warm and vibrant wood-look setting. Truly, your South Bay outpost, for craft cocktails, live music Thur-Sat, Private Events and always only the best authentic Italian food our area has to offer. The Beach Cities best Italian located at 24590 Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance, California. Michelin Star quality dishes at South Bay prices.
Indoor and outdoor dining, as well as private rooms available!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (310) 378-4288

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Executive chef

    Chef Santi

  • Catering

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Primo Italia can accommodate all of your special event needs.https://primo.tripleseat.com/party_request/4626

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Primo Italia can accommodate all of your special event needs.https://primo.tripleseat.com/party_request/4626

  • Private party contact

    Lou Giovannetti: (310) 378-4288

  • Neighborhood

    Torrance / Carson

  • Cross street

    Via Valmonte

  • Parking details

    Street Parking. Valet Parking in front of the restaurant on Hawthorne Blvd. Hillside Village parking just down the hill from the restaurant, and behind the Restaurant

  • Public transit

    Hawthorne Blvd and Rolling Hills Road, Torrance, CA

  • Entertainment

    Impromptu performances on the Piano ... Thursday/Friday/Saturday Nights

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Montecariano Wine Dinner

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 22, 2023 only
    Join us for another night to remember at Primo as we taste the wines of Montecariano. Located in northern Italy, this family winery puts a focus on sustainability and nourishing the land. Enjoy a 5 course dinner and special guests. Reservations Highly Recommended. Limited Seating.

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What 1,213 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Beach Cities

    Hot spot

  • Beach Cities

    Great for fine wines

  • Beach Cities

    Good for special occasions

  • Beach Cities

    Italian

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  1. PVDiner

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined today

    overall5food5service3ambience3
    Bruce, our server, assumed—once again—that we want to speak with him at length about his vacation. He needs to learn to read the room. He took way too much of our time. He also messed up one of our four entree orders. We don’t care for the overflow room or the overflow server, Lou. When we’re spending $500 for dinner, we deserve better—both our table location and server.
  2. HusbandOfAFoodie

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An impromptu date night resulted in a very pleasant surprise as we thoroughly enjoyed our meals as well as the accompaniment of the pianist playing some modern classics. Great wine list to choose from and the menu has options for all. My sea bass was baked to perfection.
  3. Lori

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is excellent, flavorful, and safisiticated Italian. Wednesdays Lou has live music. An artist by the name of Ayline Artin plays on the piano. She is amazing! The atmosphere is so fun and lively. I definitely recommend Primo!!!
  4. margo

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was our first time at this restaurant and we had a friend who had told us it was okay but not great but we saw some great reviews online so we went anyway and we loved it. the food was great and the service was as well. We would definitely recommend eating here. I had the flattened chicken (pollo al Mattone) and my Husband had the spicy mussels to start and then he had the filet. All were excellent!!
  5. Bennu0

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    The food was great as always. It took the waiter 20min after we sat down to even get our drink order.
  6. KarenB

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the eggplant appetizer, lasagna and linguine and clams all were excellent!
  7. stephaniea

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have an excellent Mother's Day lunch at Primo. Highly recommend the restaurant for all occasions.
  8. JimmyG

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great place, comfortable with good ambiance. A bit pricey, but its an upper end restaurant.
  9. JohnJ

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always delicious! A neighborhod favorite! Will visit again!
  10. Eddie

    Los Angeles

    156 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    156 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    When and each time the server did come the food or request was addressed quickly. Just getting a server's attention was somewhat slow. Meal was otherwise very enjoyable.
  11. Citygal

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    Bad service which is unfortunate since we have been coming here for years. Food is good but when you are paying these prices, the lack of service from the main waiters (water and bread service is strong) you receive here is unacceptable. Prepare to wait 20 minutes before they ask if you want anything to eat. Cocktails are not their strong suit so stick to their menu. Sadly we won’t be coming back.
  12. JohnM

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food. Service was fantastic. There was a duo singing and guitar -- I believe piano. Very good but way too loud. Made it difficult for our large group to talk.
  13. TrentM

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent dinner at Primo as always! We go here quite often! The waiter, Bruce gave us exceptional service and the food is always so delicious!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience3
    We had reservations but still had to wait over an hour. It doesn’t matter if you make a reservation on this app. Food took forever to come out too. I haven’t been there in years but I don’t think I’ll be going back for a while.
  15. LisaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Food, Great Service & on the weekends nice live piano music
  16. MikeH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Good good Good price Comfortable Too noisy to talk
  17. Kingari

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful evening- efficient service and excellent servers- fried rice tends to always be cold and oldish- otherwise excellent!
  18. DanieleP

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Beautiful restaurant, with fresh delicious food and an excellent bar. It can be on the loud side if that isn't your thing.
  19. GregM

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic! The Memento Mori Wine dinner was excellent!
  20. TrentM

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant and it’s delicious food and wonderful service! It is consistently outstanding!
  21. Serena

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter, Bruce was phenomenal. Impeccable service and such good food!
  22. Kdelo

    Los Angeles

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food & service! One of my favorite restaurants!
  23. JohnnyO

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, and excellent service. Great time
  24. TrentM

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Primo! It’s our favorite restaurant here in town! We go there often and we are never disappointed! The food is delicious and the service is great!
  25. JMPV

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    This place is far from "Primo." My wife's Veal was barely luke warm and her Broccolini was totally cold. My fish was very good. The waiter didn't check with us the entire time while we were eating. He also messed up our ordering of desert and brought us the wrong check. Variable food and lousy service. Avoid this place! There are many nearby nearby italian restaurants that are far superior and most of them less expensive.
  26. TheresaB

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Italian entrees and specials are always very good. Service was exceptional. I definitely would recommend this restaurant.
  27. Muud

    Los Angeles

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The 2-person tables are a tad impersonal; too close to the neighbors and a bit distant from my date. Otherwise, brilliant!
  28. pmak

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience4
    Food was really great but the service was terrible for a place like this. Our server barely came around. We had to ask for him and he never checked in with us. Sadly I have to say that this was probably the worst service I’ve had in a while. The bus boys were the great though. We could at least rely on them. It’s too bad because we really want to come back for the food. Also, the piano was a nice touch but they had the volume too loud.
  29. SaulF

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was very nice since we put step on the Restaurant definitely we will be back
  30. TrentM

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is so good all the time! Their menu is spectacular and so is their food and service!
  31. stephaniea

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You will enjoy the excellent Italian food and fun ambiance
  32. Liz1989

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place! Jake was our server and gave excellent service. He had amazing food recommendations that we will definitely return for. The food always comes out piping hot and fast for a nice restaurant! Very fresh and tasty. Thank you!
  33. PatP

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The hors d'ouvres, pizza, and salmon were sensationally good. Love this restaurant!
  34. DONNAC

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Although we had a wonderful dining experience, we did need to wait for a specific table location requested on our reservation.
  35. VickieS

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Primo does not disappoint. The staff, food and service are excellent! I definitely recommend it for a date night, or special occasion! We really enjoy Primo!
  36. PatrickW

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    OUTSTANDING in every detail! We could not have chosen a nicer place to enjoy a wonderful meal. All four of us enjoyed the salami plate and drinks before dinner arrived. I had the filet Mignon and a better steak I have never had... Cooked perfectly, med/rare, the potatoes were great and not soaked in garlic. Asparagus and carrots (I generally dislike cooked carrots) were perfect. The table bread and dips were the icing on the cake. Our drinks were all high end and fantastic. The owner, a very genuinely nice and fun man. The piano player was non-stop with absolutely wonderful music. We all ate every speck of our food that we didn't have room for dessert... Next time, we will be better prepared for dessert!
  37. CarrieS

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very nice evening to celebrate my birthday. Food was enjoyed except for my ravioli with cold ricotta cheese which was not warm . Should have asked for a change but with all the excitement I overlooked that. Management said they would notify chef. Otherwise I recommend.
  38. Reagen

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Always consistent. Excellent service.
  39. Kdelo

    Los Angeles

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent date! Everything was absolutely wonderful!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience2
    We have been to Primo, various times before, we've never had a bad experience. Food is on point usually, service great. This time, however was not good at all. From waiting 50 minutes past hour reservation time to the waiter really not attending to us. He came by to take our order and bring us drinks and at the end to give us a check. He didn't pour the wine we brought, nor did he check on us to see if we wanted more drinks or anything else. The food quality was a 2 out of 5 at best. Overall we were not happy about the service nor the food quality. We probably won't be going back sadly. Primo, you just lost two customers!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Primo Italia using the Order Online button. Primo Italia also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 378-4288.

Primo Italia is rated 4.7 stars by 1213 OpenTable diners.

Primo Italia 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Primo Italia

24590 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505-6807

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Via Valmonte

  • Neighborhood

    Torrance / Carson

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Street Parking. Valet Parking in front of the restaurant on Hawthorne Blvd. Hillside Village parking just down the hill from the restaurant, and behind the Restaurant

  • Public transit

    Hawthorne Blvd and Rolling Hills Road, Torrance, CA

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Executive chef

    Chef Santi

  • Entertainment

    Impromptu performances on the Piano ... Thursday/Friday/Saturday Nights

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (310) 378-4288

  • Catering

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Primo Italia can accommodate all of your special event needs.https://primo.tripleseat.com/party_request/4626

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Primo Italia can accommodate all of your special event needs.https://primo.tripleseat.com/party_request/4626

  • Private party contact

    Lou Giovannetti: (310) 378-4288

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