IL Primo

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   Thomas

   Philippines1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The reception and seating was fine. I was fortunate to speak with the chef about the menu. Most gracious and informative. The menu was altered due to Valentine’s Day. The entrees of rib eye and salmon were terrific. Nicely plated with generous portions. The difficulty was a maintenance duo doing some work next to our table. It was a back and forth that distracted from our meal. The dining crew seemed unconcerned and rather than switch tables we just did our best to get though the disturbance. Maybe understaffed but after the entree we skipped dessert so we could go to a more relaxed atmosphere. Maybe I’ll try again in the future. The food was good for the price. The staff was friendly. Thanks.,
   

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   Mikyla

   Philippines1 review

   5.0

   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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   Moira

   Philippines1 review

   5.0

   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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   Bryan

   Philippines1 review

   5.0

   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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   Karl

   Philippines2 reviews

   5.0

   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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   Nicole

   Philippines1 review

   5.0

   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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   Nicole

   Philippines1 review

   4.0

   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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   OpenTable Diner

   Philippines1 review

   5.0

   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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   DeeM

   Sydney3 reviews

   4.0

   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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    Bobskibo

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    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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