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

Primo Italia

4.6
4.6
1178 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 14 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online

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: (844) 289-8886

  • 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

  • Memento Mori Wine Dinner

    $175.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 19, 2023 only
    Join proprietor Adam Craun, for an exclusive evening with award winning Memento Mori Wines. You will enjoy drinks, followed by a 5 course dinner featuring dishes from land and sea with your vertical tasting of winemaker Sam Kaplan's creations from some of the most desired single vineyards in Napa Valley. The evening promises to be a night to remember. Live Music. Limited Seats.

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What 1,178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Beach Cities

    Great for fine wines

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  1. VickieS

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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!
  2. PatrickW

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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!
  3. Reagen

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

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

    Los Angeles

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent date! Everything was absolutely wonderful!
  5. 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!
  6. CarlaZ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Food was excellent. Waiter could have been a bit more attentive. Table by front door made us cold every time door was opened
  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great live piano and delicious food. Very nice wait staff
  8. SuzieS

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Primo Italia is spectacular! Service - Excellent, Food - Outstanding, Beverages - Excellent, Ambience - only gave 4 stars because we sat at the one table where every time the door opened for more customers an arctic wind blasted us. Best Ossobuco ever!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Friendly staff, great food. Very busy.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely gem! This place is delicious, welcoming and so fun. We had the best couples dinner/parents night out and the owner is so warm and incredibly kind. The staff is perfection and the food is truly fantastic featuring house made pasta.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic as always. Service is the best I’ve seen in a long time. Wonderful experience.
  12. LisaG

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great vibe. Really enjoyed our dinner.
  13. PVDiner

    Los Angeles

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The antipasto and salad portions seem small for the money, and we felt very rushed at each stage to finish our food. While it was great to see Lou and our entrees were great, some of the newer service staff has gone downhill a bit in some cases. We wanted a two hour plus birthday dinner, but we were forced to finish three courses, cocktails, and wine in just over an hour. Very dissatisfying after spending about $500 for five (brought in our wine and just paid corkage for one bottle) but purchased great cocktails there.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for a wine makers dinner. 4 courses paired w wine from Italy. Absolutely amazing! 2 of us went and sat with people we did not know and had a great time. Lovely experience. Highly recommend.
  15. MarcoP

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Awesome as usual
  16. Jennyok

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    WE originally were seated 3 tables away from piano but requested to move to a quieter area. If you can sit in the back of resturant or the other room, I recommend this place. However if you're sitting near piano, you won't be able to hear the person on teh other side of your table. Service was excellent!
  17. moimoi12

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wife and I celebrated our 4th year anniversary, we will be back for more celebrations or date nights.
  18. hermosadiner

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time at Primo. Everything was great—food, service, and ambiance. It was a fun night!
  19. CulverV

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Loved the food and service but the noise level made it very difficult to talk to one another
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing place Amazing fun Amazing atmosphere Really recommend this place is beautiful restaurant
  21. CandiT

    Los Angeles

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious!
  22. Kayxoans

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience4
    I used to love here. Nice foods, drink. Our server was nice as well. But our seat was horrible. It was my birthday and I informed it when I made a reservation. Our seat was next to the door so it was super cold. I’ve never expected some surprises from the restaurant but it was sad for me.
  23. JoAnne

    Western NC

    54 reviews

    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We haven’t been here for several years but enjoyed coming in the past so decided to have a friend’s birthday dinner here. We started with cocktails and calamari. The calamari wasn’t as crisp as we like it but the flavor was good. The bread was warm and wonderful. My lasagna was odd. The Cesar salad was way too fishy for us. Normally the anchovies are blended into the dressing but theirs had the (very fresh) fillet sitting on top of the salad which made it all taste fishy. Too much béchamel and very salty. Didn’t taste like lasagna. Other dishes were wonderful like the sea bass and osso bucco. I was disappointed they didn’t offer additional Parmesan cheese. Our server was very nice and attentive. Overall we probably won’t return.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    This place was great- the food was SO good. The only issue was that they kept clearing plates before everyone was done and we felt rushed.
  25. Mary

    Portland

    75 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Food was good. Pasta was the highlight. We ordered the scallops they were good but not worth the price. Not kid friendly as there are no booster seats and large televisions going on, which clashed with the ambience. The service was slow and not attentive. I’d be open to try again with no kids.
  26. KellyB

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Primo! Jacob, best bartender! Wonderful wait service too! We had no room to sit at the bar while waiting for our table and staff treated us wonderful and made us feel good! Love coming here!
  27. GrantH

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my family here for nice evening out. First time eating here. Enjoyed the atmosphere in the restaurant. The bar area was large and looked fully stocked. I ordered the mussels in tomato broth, delicious with lots of mussels. My daughter and wife enjoyed the ravioli and my son enjoyed the lasagna. Everything was very flavorful. We will definitely be back. We also enjoyed the live piano player, very talented!
  28. JohnQ

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy Primos. The food and service are great and the New York vibe is always a very pleasant escape
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New Year’s Eve. Super evening! Dining, ambiance, service and entertainment.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    New Years Eve. They couldn’t accommodate 5 people by adding one extra seating. Music way too loud by the entrance. For party of 4 instead of 5 we’re seated in another room. Would have been nice if they had tablecloth for the table especially New Year’s Eve. The room needs updating. However, the food & service was very good.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience2
    We had a horrible table squashed in next to the table next to us and the hostesses, who kept bumping into my husband’s arm
  32. McFarmer

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall2food2service5ambience2
    This place used to be nice, but last night we dined in the annex where the odor emanating from the bathrooms was noticeable. The food was a mixed bag, appetizers and my wife’s dish were good, but my papardelle tasted like canned food. Not bad, but definitely not worth what I paid. My son was not enthusiastic about his risotto either. I guess covid has made it much harder for restaurants in general, as I’ve seen a decline in quality and increased prices in a lot of places. But the service was great, friendly staff. Still, at $250 for three people, it needs to better.
  33. MrOssoBuco

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Listing "osso buco" (a traditionally cross-cut VEAL shank) and listing a lamb shank as Primo does in their "Ossobuco di Agnello" will lure in many to think they are paying for the former as I was. Why call it "Ossobuco" unless to mislead? Just be straight forward and call it a "Lamb shank di Agnello" and charge the $25 its worth instead of $38. Lively, but a bit loud. Decent but not great food.
  34. goodrow72

    Chicago

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The carpaccio, saltimbocca veal, orecchiette pasta with Italian sausage and broccolini were excellent. Pasta was al dente. The caprese salad was OK, but winter yellow tomatoes were not at their best. A restaurant that knows how to mix and serve a proper old fashioned, giving you the choice of rye or bourbon. Hurray! Wines by the glass provided excellent choices: the Frank Family Chardonnay was delicious (not too oaky) and so was the Bolgheri red. All in all, a great dining experience and we will return!
  35. KathyC

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had a great Christmas Eve dinner! The restaurant was very festive and food presentations were good.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had our family Christmas Eve dinner at Primo and it was wonderful. Amazing food, ambiance and service. Highly recommend.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    The restaurant was very busy as expected. Unfortunately my son and I got sick. I had the osso buco and was up at night sick.
  39. Eatgreatfood

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent everything! Brought boyfriend & sister/brother in law for their first time. Great evening. Even Lou stopped by to chat!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Love Primo Italia! Me, my husband and my mother-in-law’s at the bar and had a beautiful dining experience and gorgeous piano music. The ambience was awesome and will be going back again and again.

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 4.6 stars by 1178 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 14 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
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: (844) 289-8886

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