Primo Italian American Cuisine

4.6

1881 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Primo Italian American Cuisine

4.6

$31 to $50

Italian

Gurnee

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 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
Website
http://www.primogurnee.com/
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.

Location
720 Milwaukee Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031
Neighborhood
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

Dinner & A Show In The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo
Dec 20, 2024 only
Logan Ramey as Elvis in The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo! Free Show compliments of Birch Gluten Free Spirits and Elliott Khayat- Commercial & Residential Real Estate. Logan Ramey is an Award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist. We invite you to join him in a one-of-a-kind Elvis experience. 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.
Primo Sunday Breakfast Buffet
Oct 20, 2024 - Dec 29, 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!
Dinner and a Show in The Parlor Speakeasy
Dec 21, 2024 only
Jacquelyn Vale in The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo! Free Show compliments of Birch Gluten Free Spirits and Elliott Khayat- Commercial & Residential Real Estate. Get ready for songstress Jacquelyn Vale to take you on a musical journey with an eclectic blend of Jazz, Soul, Rock ‘n Roll, and Country classics from the past and present! From her timeless voice, to her glamorous style, Jacquelyn brings an vintage flair and a show is one you won’t want to miss. 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.

Popular dishes

What 1,881 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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.

1,881 Reviews

C
Craig
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, large portions, and excellent service
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Karen
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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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Mary
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 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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Ed
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 5, 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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Craig
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 5, 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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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 28, 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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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 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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Lynn
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 24, 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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Mia
Chicago
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 24, 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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Edwin
Chicago
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We enjoy this place very much, but for a Saturday night and for the price I was expecting it to be 18+. Was disappointed and annoyed by kid’s running around the tables and being loud,we left our kids home so we can enjoy an adult night. Couldn’t enjoy the show. Had to ask to be moved to another table closer to the performers. Hoping Primo takes into consideration that for the price we pay and for what we seek on weekends, to make it more pleasurable for adults.
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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 1881 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.

Primo Italian American Cuisine

4.6

$31 to $50

Italian

Gurnee

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 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.
Neighborhood
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

Website
http://www.primogurnee.com/
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.

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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Primo Italian American Cuisine

Primo Italian American Cuisine

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Dinner & A Show In The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo

Primo Sunday Breakfast Buffet

Dinner and a Show in The Parlor Speakeasy

Popular dishes

Towering Lasagna

Gnocchi

Caprese Salad

Menu

What 1,881 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Primo Italian American Cuisine offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Primo Italian American Cuisine restaurant rated?

Does Primo Italian American Cuisine offer gift cards?

Is Primo Italian American Cuisine currently accepting reservations?

Primo Italian American Cuisine

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card