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IL Primo, Cebu City, Cebu

IL Primo

4.5
4.5
29 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Charming
Il Primo means "The First" as it is the first restaurant to welcome guests when they set foot at the grand entrance of the casino.

Taking pride with its premium quality beef, Il Primo boasts its world-class Italian steak prepared using Josper Grill – a specialized grill to optimally preserve the meat’s aroma, delicacy and succulence.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–14:30 Daily 14:30–17:30 Daily 17:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    0998 539 6735
  • Website
    https://www.nustar.ph/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Valentino Chirico
  • Private party facilities
    Please email: dining@nustar.com.ph or call +639985396735

Menu

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What 29 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

29 Reviews

  1. Mikyla

    Philippines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite dish was the nustar fetuccine. i love the tomahawk too

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  2. Moira

    Philippines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love how there service. They were accommodating and the food was really good.

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  3. Bryan

    Philippines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is great. A li’l bit hefty but serving size compensated for it. Service was great. Food is served timely and the waitress was very attentive to our needs.

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  4. Karl

    Philippines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food (ribeye steak, prosciutto pizza and beef ragu ravioli)

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  5. Nicole

    Philippines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I loved how the Ribeye Angus Steak was tender, flavorful, and not too greasy. Even better, black pepper and brown gravies came with the dish and helped elevate the taste of the steak and counterbalanced the grease from the fatty parts. However, the Gnocchi Quattro Formaggi might just be our favorite, savory Il Primo dish so far, as it had a very rich but not overwhelming flavor. The gnocchi was also uniquely made of ube instead of potatoes or semolina, which was something I was slightly worried about while ordering to be honest. Thankfully, you could barely taste the ube, or, rather, it just blended well with the taste of the four-cheese sauce. This creative fusion is definitely a must-try! The Calzone was also made and cooked with fresh ingredients! The crust itself was already delectable but even more so with the filling. Last but seriously not the least (for food), their Tiramisu was one of the best, if not the best, I've ever tried so far. I loved how strong and rich the taste of the espresso was, yet it still quite harmonized with the mascarpone cheese. Every bite was [slightly] worth the price (paying 500php for a single Tiramisu slice is a luxury). Overall, my family and I certainly enjoyed our dining experience at Il Primo last Friday night, mainly because, aside from the high-quality food, we were accommodated very well by Miss Maileen (apologies if I spelled it wrong; the receptionist was also a darling, but I didn't catch her name, so sorry about that). The chef(s) was(were) also very accommodating as they agreed to recook some of the steak to well done (majority of us at the table opted for medium well, but my mom couldn't eat raw/semi-raw food). The menu items are indeed expensive though. Not recommended for those who are on a budget or earning just enough (such as myself). But for a very special occasion or a once-in-a-blue-moon type of experience, Il Primo deserves a spot on your list.

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  6. Nicole

    Philippines

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We opted for their four-course meal, and the price was too good to be true. It’s actually even better considering the generous portion sizes. For starters, the appetizer was good but could use a slight improvement; the salad had a bit of a bitter taste due to the arugula. For pasta course, the truffle cream pasta was the highlight of the meal for me—it really stood out among all the dishes, and I’ll definitely return for it. For the main dish, the Australian braised beef was also cooked to perfection. Dessert was average, but good for cleansing the palate. The cocktails were surprisingly large; I ended up a little tipsy after finishing the sangria. Overall, I had a very good experience. The restaurant has a romantic vibe, making it perfect for date nights and special celebrations.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philippines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, ambiance and location. Servers could be a little more observant of the diners specially during each course to anticipate the serving of the next one. Will help reduce wait times even more.

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  8. DeeM

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is the 3rd time I have been to this restaurant. I always bring clients here. The food is excellent, the service great. Love you guys!

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  9. Bobskibo

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 May 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Place was nice but service can be better. We were the only ones having lunch but yet food service was slow. Staff was friendly but I think if the service was faster, the whole experience would have been better

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Philippines

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 April 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, good ambience. Very good service. Will definitely recommend it to my friends.

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FAQs

IL Primo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0998 539 6735.

IL Primo is rated 4.5 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

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 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for IL Primo

NUSTAR Resort & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu 6000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    NUSTAR Resort and Casino
  • Area
    Cebu City
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–14:30 Daily 14:30–17:30 Daily 17:30–22:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Valentino Chirico
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Website
    https://www.nustar.ph/
  • Phone number
    0998 539 6735
  • Private party facilities
    Please email: dining@nustar.com.ph or call +639985396735
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