Primo Prime

Name: Primo Prime
Address: 116 Middleton Drive, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28207
Telephone: (704) 334-3346
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

432 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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We bring the best of Italy to the heart of Myers Park, offering classic Italian cuisine created from the freshest ingredients served in a warm, casually elegant atmosphere. Preview wines from our wine cellar and enjoy a cocktail before or after dinner in our cozy bar.
At Primo Prime, pride in our food, excellent service, and an inviting atmosphere never let us settle for being anything less than the best. We were featured in the South Charlotte Weekly Culinary Corner. Come on upstairs and see why they gave us five stars!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 27, 2023

11:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Options

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(704) 334-3346
Website
http://primoprimecharlotte.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Joe

Location
116 Middleton Drive, Charlotte, NC 28207
Neighborhood
Myers Park
Cross street
Providence Road and Middleton Drive
Parking details
There is a private parking lot that serves Primo Prime and Zio. It fills up quickly. Street parking and other surrounding parking lots may be used. Be aware of parking signs. We are located upstairs. NO ELEVATOR ACCESS.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

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Popular dishes

Beef Carpaccio$14.00
thinly sliced raw beef, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, capers, shallots, shaved parmigiano
Fritto Misto$15.00
shrimp, calamari and white fish, lightly battered, hot and sweet peppers, remoulade sauce
Shrimp St. Thomas$14.00
sautéed jumbo shrimp, whole grain Pommery mustard honey cream sauce
Crispy Crab Cakes$16.00
homemade remoulade, mixed greens
Eggplant Rollatini$12.00
seasoned ricotta, pomodoro sauce, basil pesto
Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi$13.00
homemade cheese gnocchi, brown butter, sage and parmigiano

Salads

Add your choice of protein to any salad

Arugula$10.00
baby arugula, gorgonzola dolce, roasted pignoli, apple, balsamic vinaigrette
Spinach Campagnola$11.00
baby spinach, roasted diced potatoes, goat cheese, bacon, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, fried goat cheese polpettine on top, red wine vinaigrette
Buffalo Mozzarella$14.00
fresh buffalo mozzarella de campana, fresh tomato on the vine, basil, aged balsamic reduction
Grilled Romaine$11.00
blue cheese crumbles, cherry tomatoes, pancetta, red wine vinaigrette
Traditional Caesar$11.00
homemade croutons, parmigiano
Primo Prime Chopped Salad$11.00
sweet bell peppers, celery, onions, carrots, hearts of palm, sliced almonds, salami, gorgonzola, parmigiano

Pasta

Linguine alla Vongole$25.00
clams, roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic puree, white wine
Tagliatelle Bolognese$25.00
meat sauce, parmigiano
Capellini Caprese$25.00
homemade capellini, fresh mozzarella, grilled shrimp, cherry tomatoes
Gnocchi alla Coda$26.00
homemade potato pasta with braised oxtail
Rigatoni alla Salsiccia$25.00
Italian sausage, mushrooms, green peas, creamy tomato sauce
Linguine al Nero Cioppino$36.00
homemade black linguine, clams, mussels, lobster, calamari, shrimp, scallops, light spicy tomato sauce
Beef Tenderloin Pappardelle$29.00
spinach, shitake mushroom, rosato sauce

Entrees

5-Spiced Duck Breast$31.00
sautéed spinach, fingerling potatoes, raspberry demi-glace
Pan-Seared Chicken Breast$29.00
shiitake mushrooms crispy potato pancake, madeira wine sauce
Scottish Salmon$31.00
butternut squash puree, crispy kale, sauteed spaghetti squash
Dover Sole$46.00
pan-fried, haricot verts, mustard sauce
Fresh Catch of the Day
chef's choice upon availability
- Market Price
Veal Chop Milanese$46.00
bone-in, breaded, pan-fried, arugula salad, cherry tomatoes, shaved asiago cheese
Veal Francese$29.00
classic preparation, sautéed spinach, garlic mashed potatoes
Veal Porcini$29.00
porcini mushrooms, light truffle cream sauce, sautéed spinach, garlic mashed potatoes

From the Grill

Filet Alla Béarnaise$38.00
8oz or 10oz classic bearnaise sauce, roasted baby carrots, grilled asparagus, roasted herb potatoes
Rosemary Rib Eye$44.00
16oz Italian herbs, cabernet red wine rosemary reduction, roasted herb potatoes, haricot verts
Bistecca Alla Pepata$46.00
14oz black peppercorn crusted NY Strip steak, cognac cream sauce, homemade truffle oil fries
Veal Chop$46.00
12oz, mushroom brandy cream sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus
Rack of Lamb$42.00
rosemary, garlic, goat cheese polenta, grilled asparagus, mint jelly demi glace

Sides

Sides for Two – $8

Grilled Asparagus
Creamed Spinach
Seared Mushrooms
Spaghetti Aioli
Homemade Rosemary Garlic Parmesan Fries
Homemade Truffle Oil Fries

What 432 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Best Value
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Good for special occasions
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Good for special occasions
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WillW
Charlotte
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Myers Park neighborhood spot
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience3
Our server was super sweet. The noise level in the restaurant was loud. We can to lean into each other to hear.
M
Maryallys
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Neighborhood gem! Staff Is always helpful on happy to see you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a very pleasant dining experience. Our server was Bruno who was very warm, professional, attentive, and most importantly very knowledgeable of the menu. If you’re looking for a quiet, cozy, and classy restaurant then Primo is the way to go.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
166 reviews
vip
5.0
166 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A staple of Italian comfort food with excellent service in a cozy atmosphere!
l
laurab
Charlotte
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice atmosphere. Festive and great food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good about gluten free sensitivities.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Somewhat noisy Appeared not to have quite enough help Server appeared overworked
R
Rick1
Charlotte
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice meal, great service. One of my favorite places to eat!
C
Charlottean46
Charlotte
137 reviews
vip
5.0
137 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A delightful dining experience. Great waitstaff…Debbie.
BF
BetsyF
Charlotte
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
We had eggplant rolitini as an appetizer, very good, also shared fried calamari and shimp...wasn't too thrilled with the crust. I had a homemade pasta that was wonderful with shrimp..I'd eat that anytime 😊 my husband had veal porcine that he also loved. Our friends loved their dishes, but I don't remember what they had.
G
Gary
Charlotte
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Well done. Debbie was a fantastic server. Very attentive and professional. Warm and welcoming. As usual dinner was great.
BB
BillB
Wilmington
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A true neighborhood gem that never disappoints. Quality food and service are the norm.
w
williamm
Charlotte
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service were outstanding
MA
MalenaA
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Holiday work dinner
DR
DonR
Naples
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service and good food. We’ll go back
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Wife’s birthday
RB
RB79
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic restaurant! They worked with us when we got stuck in traffic heading to dinner to push the reservation back. We had a excellent relaxing dinner and made it to our show in plenty of time!
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dfcov
New York Area
93 reviews
vip
5.0
93 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have returned to CLT after many years. This is a wonderful restaurant which we will make our "regular"
KS
KellyS
Charlotte
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great Ribeye but over cooked. We ordered medium rare and received medium rare plus to medium. a little disappointing, but the remainder of our party enjoyed the Halbit, Filet & house bolognese.
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Food & Service! Amanda is Outstanding Server & Ambassador for Primo Prime! Has Photographic Memory for Client Likes & Favorites. One of Top 5 Restaurants in Charlotte!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect tonight thank you very much!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great food and very romantic ambiance
BH
BethH
Charlotte
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service as always
NH
NoraH
Charlotte
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We eat in the bar and love Tommi! Great service, good, and ambience
M
Melanie
Charlotte
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Primo never disappoints! Our dinner was delicious! I had the chilean sea bass, and it was perfectly prepared. Huge thank you to the staff for always making it a wonderful evening.
FR
FrancescaR
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very elegant, romantic atmosphere and super special and delicious food. Very kind and friendly people.
P
Pamastowe
Richmond
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, ambience and service! Our favorite spot!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect as always
S
Stew
Charlotte
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was excellent as we were celebrating our anniversary. Had not been here in years and forgot how nice it was, will be returning soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience as usual at Primo!
j
johnm
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Go there frequently, really enjoy the team, so friendly and focused on delivering the highest quality service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great evening with dear friends for a lovely dinner. Will definitely be back!
CB
ChristopherB
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Amanda was fantastic. Food was great and the wine list was excellent.
KL
KLRech
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Primo Prime has become one of our favorite Charlotte restaurants. Only complaint was the Caesar salad. Plates were warm, salad and dressing was room temp and the croutons were mushy. Maybe it just sat out too long. Excellent sea bass, pasta and service. Thank you!
SM
ScottM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I give 5 stars only rarely. I had the lobster bisque, Shrimp St. Thomas, Veal Porcini and tiramisu for desert. My server knew the menu well, he even knew which wine to recommend for the particular order I had placed. That doesn't happen very often. The service was prompt but not rushed. I do think I heard a John Philip Sousa march playing once though, which was a little unusual, however, it wasn't so loud that it was distrubing and it has been ages since I have heard one of Sousa's marches so it was well received by my ears. The only thing to say is to sto taking my server's pens! He was very well stocked and said that he loses many pens each night. I am coming back!
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
We were out at a table in the middle of the walkway across from the kitchen. Not the best
DF
DickF
Charlotte
56 reviews
vip
4.0
56 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Second time at this restaurant. Still hate the limited parking. Food, as we remembered it, is very good, authentic Italian. Will return
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good and service was excellent!!

FAQs

Primo Prime does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Primo Prime is rated 4.9 stars by 432 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

Jan 27, 2023

11:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Options

116 Middleton Drive, Charlotte, NC 28207

Additional information

Cross street
Providence Road and Middleton Drive
Neighborhood
Myers Park
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
There is a private parking lot that serves Primo Prime and Zio. It fills up quickly. Street parking and other surrounding parking lots may be used. Be aware of parking signs. We are located upstairs. NO ELEVATOR ACCESS.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Joe
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://primoprimecharlotte.com/
Phone number
(704) 334-3346

Primo Prime

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Options

Additional information

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Veal Chop

Veal Chop Milanese

Dover Sole

Appetizers

Beef Carpaccio$14.00

Fritto Misto$15.00

Shrimp St. Thomas$14.00

Crispy Crab Cakes$16.00

Eggplant Rollatini$12.00

Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi$13.00

Salads

Arugula$10.00

Spinach Campagnola$11.00

Buffalo Mozzarella$14.00

Grilled Romaine$11.00

Traditional Caesar$11.00

Primo Prime Chopped Salad$11.00

Pasta

Linguine alla Vongole$25.00

Tagliatelle Bolognese$25.00

Capellini Caprese$25.00

Gnocchi alla Coda$26.00

Rigatoni alla Salsiccia$25.00

Linguine al Nero Cioppino$36.00

Beef Tenderloin Pappardelle$29.00

Entrees

5-Spiced Duck Breast$31.00

Pan-Seared Chicken Breast$29.00

Scottish Salmon$31.00

Dover Sole$46.00

Fresh Catch of the Day

Veal Chop Milanese$46.00

Veal Francese$29.00

Veal Porcini$29.00

From the Grill

Filet Alla Béarnaise$38.00

Rosemary Rib Eye$44.00

Bistecca Alla Pepata$46.00

Veal Chop$46.00

Rack of Lamb$42.00

Sides

Grilled Asparagus

Creamed Spinach

Seared Mushrooms

Spaghetti Aioli

Homemade Rosemary Garlic Parmesan Fries

Homemade Truffle Oil Fries

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