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Primo Italian American Cuisine, Gurnee, IL

Primo Italian American Cuisine

4.6
4.6
1882 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
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.
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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Experiences

  • Pasta & Wine FLIGHT NIGHT- Every Tuesday at Primo

    29 Oct 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
    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

    20 Oct 2024 - 29 Dec 2024
    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!

What 1,882 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • North Suburbs

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Primo Italian American Cuisine delights with "outstanding" food and "amazing" service, making it a favorite for family gatherings and special occasions. Guests rave about the "massive menu" offering diverse, delicious options, and the attentive staff ensures a memorable dining experience. The "beautiful" ambiance and engaging entertainment enhance every visit.

1,882 Reviews
  1. John

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a very nice dining experience last evening. Food was excellent! Our server Ryan did a nice job and was very personable!

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  2. Craig

    VIP

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, large portions, and excellent service

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  3. Karen

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening from the moment we walked in the door to the moment we left. The decor was beautiful, the food was absolutely delicious, and our waiter was excellent. THANK YOU

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  4. Mary

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sorry to say we were the loud ones…but the place was pretty empty and we partied!! The service was the best! The room and table beautiful. 70th birthday celebration with sparklers on killer desserts… The FOOD! Everyone absolutely loved their apps and entrees. We enjoyed being served by the fun and charming girl from Poland. (And we learned a few polish facts too.)The dinner was perfect-in every way. We all Thank you Primo!

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  5. Ed

    VIP

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and prompt friendly service. Generous portions. Highly recommended.

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  6. Craig

    VIP

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    4 different dishes: pasta, chicken, 2 different fish, and all were excellent. Servo Marco great too.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Given our long-standing friendship and patronage, it's natural to feel comfortable entrusting them to deliver their signature excellence, resulting in outstanding service, quality, and culinary delights for our family celebration of 9 for Thanksgiving. Marko consistently delivers flawless service, and Scottie, in his managerial capacity, ensured our family's requirements were met, taking particular care with our two elderly parents in wheelchairs. Additionally, other skilled servers, including Ryan and Tyler, provided intermittent check-ins. If you’re thinking about dining here, do it, you won’t be disappointed!!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, Great service, genuine people offering outstanding cuisine and warmth. I can’t wait to return.

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  9. Lynn

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best steak and sides we’ve ever had at a resteraunt in our area. The steak is on a hot cast iron plate and stays warm throughout. The mashed potatoes taste like a twice baked without the skin. Serving size is plentiful. The waiter, busman, Chef, lady tending bar were so nice and always smiling. The design of dining room felt elegant. Their menu has various cuisines to choose from. We’ve been wanting to try Primo since they opened but never got around to it. Always navigating to places we’ve been. Well today is our anniversary and wanted to go somewhere special so we decided to eat at Primo. We are very happy that we made reservations. Primo is now our number one steakhouse!!!

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  10. Mia

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve enjoyed many dinners at Primo’s. The brunch just fell flat. Poorly executed for the level of restaurant they are. The line opens with Minestrone soup then goes to some breakfast items some of which were poorly executed, the potatoes had no color factor and lacked seasoning. The croissants were hard and the line ends with a hot pasta. There was no coordination among the items served. The expectation was that since it’s Primo’s, you would get a more balanced and cohesive menu. Reservations start at 10am, but the restaurant opens at 10.

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FAQs

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

Primo Italian American Cuisine is rated 4.6 stars by 1882 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 booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 31 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.
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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