Primo Italian Steakhouse

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

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   NC VIP

   Cincinnati70 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place, big portions, highly recommend, great patio and specials, love the lobster Carbonara and spaghetti and meatballs.
   

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   Katie

   Cincinnati2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Just wasn’t that great. Had been looking forward to finally going. Most likey will be returning.
   

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   Karah-Lyn

   Cincinnati3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   It was a Saturday night and we were the only ones in the restaurant… Aside from the awkwardness of being the only guests, contrary to what you would expect, the staff were not attentive and it took a long time to get service, refills, and get the check at the end of the meal. The wait staff did not speak or act in a professional manner or with correct etiquette - for example, addressing the men at the table as “dude” and not taking the ladies orders first. The food was good once it actually arrived, but the overall experience (especially considering the price tag) was awful. We will not be back.
   

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   Marcine

   Cincinnati2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   So my genuine feeling about this experience is conflicted. I will break it down by pros/cons of my honest review. Pros: the food! It’s delicious! It’s pricey for sure but it’s really good. The music choice was super diverse and it was a really nice ambiance. The waitress was a sweetheart and the customer service was great Cons: their menu is a crusty wrinkle piece of paper. For a $62 steak I expected better honestly. Honestly that’s not that big of a deal. Their drink cocktail list needs improvement for sure. The bar was out of a common liquor gin but on Wednesday’s they have $7 Martinis so they should have gin for sure. My fiance ordered a dirty martini and instead of them advising that they were out they put vodka. She got really sick and I think they should have told us they were out of gin so she could have changed her choice. Their protein is very expensive and I feel like overall the restaurant needs a reset So that’s my opinion. It was good but disappointing at points. Dine at your will.
   

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   John

   Cincinnati5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Steak was over seasoned and I expected better for 52 dollars. Not much of a bourbon selection either. Overall not as good as advertised. Will most likely not going back.
   

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   Genois

   Cincinnati2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   The the ships were wonderful. The food was from scratch. It was all anniversary. I really don’t like pasta, but because it was so fresh and so good I was eating my husband‘s food. 
   

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   Alesha

   Hawaii1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Poor customer service and burnt food. Charcol burnt. It was awful Servers can’t provide high end service. They wait the tables like you’re at a skyline or a Steak ‘n Shake. Servers are slow. Unprofessional and the manager is even worse.
   

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   Donald

   Cincinnati1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I went to Primo for the first time for my anniversary dinner. It was a weekday, so it's was not very crowded. The service was great from the bar tender, front of the house, and waitress. The did was good and the presentation was very nice.
   

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   Lisa

   Cincinnati3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Atmosphere was elegant but not snobby. Service was prompt but not intrusive. Steak was prepared correctly & delicious, as were the shrimp. Calamari was the best we've had in years. Well worth the price.
   

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    Holly

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Wonderful service and delicious food. Should serve sandwiches in dining area.
    

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