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Primo Italian American Cuisine, Gurnee, IL

Primo Italian American Cuisine

4.6
4.6
1913 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 63 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Winner of 2016, 2017, 2018 Best Steakhouse, Best Italian Restaurant, Best Seafood Restaurant Best Martini, Best Romantic Restaurant, Best Unique Salad, Best Vegetarian Cuisine, Best Place to Dance, and Best Venue for Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties. Winner of 2016 Best New Restaurant.
Primo sure does live up to it's name!

PRIMO (meaning “The Best” in Italian) is our interpretation of the marriage of a classic American steakhouse and a signature Italian restaurant.

Replete with soaring ceilings, Italian marble, and custom furniture, PRIMO's grand and dramatic dining instantly sets a luxurious yet comfortable tone. The atmosphere is rivaled only by the menu, which is composed of both Prime and Grass Fed steaks, chops, and classic Italian dishes inspired by the vast regions of Italy. PRIMO's menu is both familiar and sophisticated, and complimented perfectly by our 100+ bottle wine list.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 378-0154
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    We can customize a menu for you, pending notice and availability, in addition to our Banquet menu. We offer options to make your event unique and most importantly, easy for you to enjoy. Services include, but are not limited to: •Pick-up •Delivery •Set-Up •Tear down •Butler Service •On-site Live Preparation •Service staff •Bartenders •DJ •Sound •Lighting/Audio Visual •Event Design •Event Coordination •Day of and/or From start to finish •Wedding Planning •Graphic Design •Printing •PR/Marketing Contact: Nicole Khayat (nicole@khayatenterprises.com)
  • Private party facilities
    PRIMO is a sprawling, multi-room restaurant designed for large & small crowds and appetites. Private rooms are available for groups of up to 10-150. The restaurant is available for buy-out functions and can accommodate up to 500 guests. Barrel Room- Just inside the PRIMO Grand Entryway, this one of a kind space is the perfect venue for large events or intimate social gatherings. This private space holds 35-80 people comfortably. *Handicap accessible Board Room - Tucked away from PRIMO’s sprawling dining room, the Board Room is the optimal space for your corporate meetings and smaller gatherings. This private space holds 10-20 people comfortably. *Handicap accessible The Parlor - Located on PRIMO’s lower level, the Parlor is the ideal venue for our weekly entertainment as well as a speakeasy themed dinner event. Complete with a private bar , this stunning space accommodates 40-120 people.
  • Neighbourhood
    Gurnee
  • Cross Street
    Grand Ave.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Libertyville and Grayslake Train Stations. Grand Avenue Bus stop.
  • Entertainment
    The entertainment will include variety of local and national acts including, but not limited to, acoustic acts, instrumentals, djs.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Pasta & Wine FLIGHT NIGHT- Every Tuesday at Primo

    Jan 14, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025
    Join us every Tuesday Night and enjoy a Flight of three of our top pasta dishes for $26! Add a flight of any of our wines offered by the glass for $20! Pasta Flight: Creamy Pesto Gnocchi, Cacio e Pepe, and Vodka Tortellini
    Pasta & Wine FLIGHT NIGHT- Every Tuesday at Primo photo
  • Primo Sunday Breakfast Buffet

    Jan 12, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
    Start your Sunday right with our delicious breakfast buffet! Indulge in a variety of mouthwatering dishes including Eggs Florentine Benedict, fluffy scrambled eggs, and decadent cinnamon sugar French toast sticks. Our buffet is just $19.95 per person and $12.95 for kids ages 4-10. Don’t miss out on the fresh fruits, baked chicken rigatoni, and a delightful pastry assortment. Make your reservation today and treat yourself to a perfect Sunday brunch experience!
  • Dinner & A Show In The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo

    Feb 21, 2025 only
    Dueling Pianos in The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo! Free Show compliments of Birch Gluten Free Spirits and Elliott Khayat- Commercial & Residential Real Estate. Doors Open: 6pm Show: 7pm to 10pm ** Make a dinner reservation to dine with us during the show for "The Parlor Speakeasy Experience". Parlor dinner guests receive priority seating.
    Dinner & A Show In The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo photo

What 1,913 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Suburbs

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Primo Italian American Cuisine offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding" food and attentive service. The menu features a variety of fresh seafood, steaks, and homemade pasta. The lively atmosphere includes a Parlor Speakeasy with live music and dancing. Patrons consistently praise the "excellent" service, particularly from staff members like Marco and Tyler.

1,913 Reviews
  1. George

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    wonderful service and classic Italian food. Plenty of leftovers for us to enjoy later.

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  2. Robert

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Restaurant. Food was superb and wait staff was friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. Really enjoyed our meal and certainly would come back.

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  3. Greisy

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time at PIAC! The servers went above and beyond to ensure we had a good time and his recommendations and patience was top notch.

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  4. Allison

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We can always count on Primo for great service and great food

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  5. Gregory

    VIP

    Chicago

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I celebrated her birthday on a Tuesday night. She had the halibut and I had frutti di mare. The halibut, which I had on a previous visit, was a large portion which was expertly prepared. Actually the best we've ever had. My dish was filled with large portions of seafood including large chunks of crab legs. Delicious!! Our dinner was capped off with a complimentary desert. The food was great and the service was outstanding.

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  6. Jim

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I visited Primo just after they opened. It was not impressive. Tonight, my wife and I returned to Primo. Our experience was the exact opposite of our first one. The food was excellent, the ambiance enjoyable, the service very professional and the drinks tasty. We will be returning.

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  7. Deborah

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Brunch. I just love all the new choices. I try to go at least twice a month. The food is always delicious . The coffee is always served fresh every time, but it’s the staff that keeps us coming back.

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  8. Chrisanne

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter, Marco, was great which added to our pleasant dining experience.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, Service, and Atmosphere were outstanding as always!

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  10. Nicole

    VIP

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Two out of the three of us had not been since they opened years ago. We weren’t impressed then, and it doesn’t seem as though much has changed. I had the chicken vesuvio. The chicken appeared to be poached; completely colorless and fairly tasteless. The roasted potatoes were average. The sauce was more of a chicken piccata lemon sauce than a traditional vesuvio sauce, and very few peas. Overall, quite bland and the presentation was lacking.

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FAQs

Primo Italian American Cuisine offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Primo Italian American Cuisine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 378-0154.

Primo Italian American Cuisine is rated 4.6 stars by 1913 OpenTable diners.

Primo Italian American Cuisine 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 p.m.
Booked 63 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Primo Italian American Cuisine

720 Milwaukee Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Grand Ave.
  • Neighbourhood
    Gurnee
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Libertyville and Grayslake Train Stations. Grand Avenue Bus stop.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    The entertainment will include variety of local and national acts including, but not limited to, acoustic acts, instrumentals, djs.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (847) 378-0154
  • Catering
    We can customize a menu for you, pending notice and availability, in addition to our Banquet menu. We offer options to make your event unique and most importantly, easy for you to enjoy. Services include, but are not limited to: •Pick-up •Delivery •Set-Up •Tear down •Butler Service •On-site Live Preparation •Service staff •Bartenders •DJ •Sound •Lighting/Audio Visual •Event Design •Event Coordination •Day of and/or From start to finish •Wedding Planning •Graphic Design •Printing •PR/Marketing Contact: Nicole Khayat (nicole@khayatenterprises.com)
  • Private party facilities
    PRIMO is a sprawling, multi-room restaurant designed for large & small crowds and appetites. Private rooms are available for groups of up to 10-150. The restaurant is available for buy-out functions and can accommodate up to 500 guests. Barrel Room- Just inside the PRIMO Grand Entryway, this one of a kind space is the perfect venue for large events or intimate social gatherings. This private space holds 35-80 people comfortably. *Handicap accessible Board Room - Tucked away from PRIMO’s sprawling dining room, the Board Room is the optimal space for your corporate meetings and smaller gatherings. This private space holds 10-20 people comfortably. *Handicap accessible The Parlor - Located on PRIMO’s lower level, the Parlor is the ideal venue for our weekly entertainment as well as a speakeasy themed dinner event. Complete with a private bar , this stunning space accommodates 40-120 people.
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