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Primitivo, Ensenada, BCN

Primitivo

4.7
4.7
448 Reviews
Mex$500 and over
Farm-to-table

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
The Michelin Guide recommends Primitivo for its one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience that celebrates the bounty of local ingredients. Chef Carolina Jiménez has teamed up with local producers to create a menu that celebrates rustic cuisine with a touch of ingenuity and sophistication.

Kick off your evening with some fresh and succulent oysters – the perfect starter for what's in store. Next, you can choose your protein: fish or meat (duck in the autumn/winter season), both of the highest quality.

From there, you'll get to enjoy a series of dishes where each part of the main ingredient is used to the fullest. Be sure to leave room for dessert, too! Think almond tart with apples and sherry, or a soft chocolate cake with candied orange peel and smoked lavender ice cream. And don't forget to check out the seasonal cocktails and wine list!


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    Mex$500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Country Kitchen, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 1:00 pm–7:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    646 947 8523
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Carolina Jiménez Castro
  • Catering
    We're here for you and your event! We're delighted to bring our culinary excellence wherever you choose! We're here to make sure you get the best food and drink, in whatever place you like best!
  • Private party facilities
    Come celebrate under the magic of a centennial oak tree! We've got some unique events lined up with the essence of the region, including wood-fired cooking to delight your palate.

What 448 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baja California

    Innovative

  • Baja California

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Baja California

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Ensenada

    Great for brunch

  • Ensenada

    Innovative

  • Ensenada

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ensenada

    Healthy

  • Ensenada

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Ensenada

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Primitivo offers a "divine" dining experience with exquisite food and an elegant atmosphere. Situated under a beautiful oak tree, it provides a romantic outdoor setting. Service is generally "phenomenal," though occasionally inconsistent. Highlights include the octopus tasting menu and unique cocktails. A must-visit for special occasions in Valle de Guadalupe.

448 Reviews
  1. Art

    Baja California

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Vast food, good service, would appreciate more drinks options, bathrooms need upgrade!!! Ceviche with nopal was amazing

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  2. Arnoldo

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t want to discourage anyone from attending, but best not to reserve at closing during the off season when the traffic is slow. Had the place to ourselves and service was excellent, along with the atmosphere. A fire pit was brought to us to keep us warm and were surrounded by 4 of the most docile dogs ever… just chillin around the table. We did expect a bit more from the food for the price Both potatoe dishes were overcooked and the New York a bit too salty. Wish there were more red wine choices sold by the glass… perhaps we should have just chosen a bottle. We will probably come back again to try the seafood.

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  3. Raul

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gran calidad en los insumos, la presentacion de los platillos, buen precio y excelente servicio....

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They experience was wonderful. The the food was great hundred percent recommended.

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  5. Evanne

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible! A must come to restaurant and possibly one of my favorite dinner experiences I’ve ever had!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Primitivo is definitely a special restaurant. We were blown away by every aspect of our experience. The service was phenomenal and the ambiance was exactly what we wanted to celebrate our anniversary. They only serve a small number of guests per night for good reason. It felt romantic dining under the stars, the moon and the dimly lit lanterns throughout the space. The food was exquisite. Much care is taken in preparing each dish as well as its presentation. We opted for the octopus tasting menu and it blew us away. The entire evening dining experience under that beautiful tree while the food is prepared in the outdoor wood fired kitchen alone was worth our trip to Valle de Guadalupe. We look forward to returning and tasting yet another menu option.

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  7. ELSY EVELYN

    Baja California

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    la comida estuvo muy rica, nos gustó mucho y el personal muy amable y accesible

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  8. Paola

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super recomendado, todo fue una excelente experiencia, la comida muy rica, todo perfecto, gracias

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  9. Mónica

    Mexico City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    No me encantó el lugar, esperaba más de la comida

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  10. Diego

    Acapulco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lugar al aire libre, agradable dependiendo la época del año. Debajo de un árbol con mucho historia. La carta esta bien, pero relación con el precio es alta. La experiencia la califico por ello como muy normal. La copa de vino precio alto para el contexto del valle.

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FAQs

Primitivo is rated 4.7 stars by 448 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Primitivo

Carretera Ensenada Tecate km 89, Col. Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada, BCN 22766

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Valle de Guadalupe
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 1:00 pm–7:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    Mex$500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Country Kitchen, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Carolina Jiménez Castro
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    646 947 8523
  • Catering
    We're here for you and your event! We're delighted to bring our culinary excellence wherever you choose! We're here to make sure you get the best food and drink, in whatever place you like best!
  • Private party facilities
    Come celebrate under the magic of a centennial oak tree! We've got some unique events lined up with the essence of the region, including wood-fired cooking to delight your palate.
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