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Primo Italian American Cuisine, Gurnee, IL
Primo Italian American Cuisine, Gurnee, IL
Primo Italian American Cuisine, Gurnee, IL
Primo Italian American Cuisine, Gurnee, IL
Primo Italian American Cuisine, Gurnee, IL

Primo Italian American Cuisine

4.7
4.7
1936 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 10:00–21:00 Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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
    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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Pasta & Wine FLIGHT NIGHT- Every Tuesday at Primo

    14 Jan 2025 - 23 Dec 2025
    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

    12 Jan 2025 - 21 Dec 2025
    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 & A Show In The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo

    28 Mar 2025 only
    Dueling Pianos in The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo! Doors Open: 6pm Music and Dancing: 7pm to 10pm Full Menu: 6pm to 10pm ** Make a dinner reservation to dine with us during the show for "The Parlor Speakeasy Experience". Parlor dinner guests receive priority seating.
    Dinner & A Show In The Parlor Speakeasy at Primo photo

What 1,936 people are saying

Primo Italian American Cuisine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Primo Italian American Cuisine offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "amazing" atmosphere and attentive staff, particularly servers like Marco and Zack. The menu boasts Italian, steaks, and seafood options that consistently impress. The lively parlor with live music adds a unique touch to celebrations.
1,936 Reviews
  1. AuraG VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente service, delicious food and drinks. Had a great time dancing.

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  2. Melissa

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really nice night out.. the food was amazing but a little pricey, same with the drinks.. we went for the dance night in the parlor and had a really fun night out.. there are not too many places where you can go dancing anymore. Our server Zack was amazing and very attentative... great place

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  3. Christine VIP

    Chicago16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed my birthday dinner. Food was phenomenal as usal and service is outstanding. Had the restaurant all to ourselves! It was Great! Thank you

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  4. Edward

    Chicago152 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The appetizers of the Wagyu meatballs were wonderful as usual all the meals the different pastas and steaks we have were excellent A nice selection of wine which we enjoyed and the Panna cotta & carrot cake as usual was amazing. Marko D our server was wonderful and made for a great experience.

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  5. Nicole

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to celebrate my sons naval graduation!!!

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  6. Susan VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fabulous family dinner. Service was on par. Food was deliscious. The manager and staff made the birthday dinner celebration wonderful. Definitely will be back again!

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  7. John

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been here a few times in the downstairs bar to hear live music, mostly Chicago's piano man Nick Psyhogios who always delivers a great show. The atmosphere is cozy but lively and the acoustics are pretty good as well. We've never had any issue with the food or service which is always good. I like that you can sit at the bar or at a table and have a good view of the musician and dance floor (not a big one but big enough). The only issue we ran into once is when had some larger people in our party. The seats are a bit confining for people who are a bit on the large size.

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  8. Dorian VIP

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Primo always delivers excellent value, service, and food. Whether you choose Italian, steaks, or seafood, you can't go wrong. It's a great spot to celebrate any occasion, or just celebrate yourself. Whenever we're in the area, we choose Primo.

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  9. Cheryl VIP

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a lovely dinner at Primo tonight. Everything was wonderful, the service was very attentive and not rushed, the food was delicious!

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  10. Jack

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service at the Bar and wait staff. Lobster Bisque was tasty but very thick so I wasn’t able to finish it and for $16 I would have liked to finish it. The asiago pancake on top of the soup was an excellent add on. The sea bass entree was excellent. Definitely want to go back and try a steak or one of their pasta dishes

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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 4.7 stars by 1936 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 11 times today
Experiences are available.
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 10:00–21:00 Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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