Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.8 out of 5
Very good | 748 reviews

What Acava likes about Primola:
One of Our Favorite Italian Restaurants! We've been dining at this restaurant for years, and every dish we've tried has been excellent. The waitstaff reminds me of the classic New York steakhouse servers. They seem to be dedicated professionals who genuinely enjoy their work and their customers, and they can be quite entertaining at times. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere, and we appreciate the complimentary appe... View all feedback. What Darren Plateroti doesn't like about Primola:
We went in for a birthday dinner,and we had a good time, service was great, the portions were fine but the food wasn’t as expected, especially in the area of the city.The appetizers were ok, but the wine wasn’t tasty at all. More like a grappa, unfortunately.We had a seafood meal and standard Italian cuisine and it must have been an off night.Mind you we accrued a sizable bill, which wasn’t the issue. But if you’re d... View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
3.8 ★ from 162 reviews
Suzanne
21.08.2023 - 05:35

Great food and great service. Old school Italian classic decor. We got the chicken parm and a veal dish. Both delicious. Will definitely come back again.

Evan
21.08.2023 - 05:35

Oysters were a total gamble. I’ll probably be sick in the morning. But it’s an aquired taste. Chicken parm was solid would reccomend. Service was great . I woul...

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Molly
21.08.2023 - 05:35

I freaking love the food here and the service is one of a kind. They have a menu selection and I would recommend anyone to try this place out.

Darren
21.08.2023 - 05:35

We went in for a birthday dinner,and we had a good time, service was great, the portions were fine but the food wasn’t as expected, especially in the area of th...

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Meryl
21.08.2023 - 05:35

Unfriendly staff. They rushed us out. My pasta was uncooked and had to be returned. They prepared it again, but that is inexcusable .

Google
4.4 ★ from 254 reviews
LT
02.03.2024 - 06:23

Fantastic local Italian, amazing, friendly and attentive service with great food. Veal is amazing...

Shelley
02.03.2024 - 06:23

All the comments about the warmth and welcome of the staff, are in stark contrast to my experierence as a single woman eating at the bar sparadicaly over the ye...

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Franklin
02.03.2024 - 06:23

One of the best Italian restaurants on the upper East side.

Emmett
02.03.2024 - 06:23

Excellent....veal Parm was great...great pasta as well

james
02.03.2024 - 06:23

I had dinner at the bar with a colleague last night, and it was fantastic. The bartender was extremely professional, friendly, and accommodating. I can't recomm...

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Int Restaurants
3.8 ★ from 586 reviews
Acava
10.08.2023 - 04:18

One of Our Favorite Italian Restaurants! We've been dining at this restaurant for years, and every dish we've tried has been excellent. The waitstaff reminds me...

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Jake
10.08.2023 - 04:18

This place is fantastic—everything is consistently excellent!

Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 180 reviews

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