Primo Italia

24590 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance
(310) 378-4288

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Picci Toscani Al Tartufo Nero
Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese
Pizza Prosciutto Cotto
Saltimbocca Di Vitello
Strawberry Ice Cream
Ossobuco Di Agnello
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Black Truffle Pasta
Capricciosa Pizza
Chicken Parmigiana

Menu

Featured items
Pollo al Mattone
Mary's Chicken | pan-seared half deboned chicken served with mixed vegetables and roasted potatoes, finished with caper sauce
Primo Lasagna
italian homemade lasagne sheets, veal and pork ragu, béchamel sauce, and parmigiano-reggiano, baked in a wood-fired oven
Braciola di Maile Tomahawk
Tomahawk Pork Chop | herb-roasted potato, roasted heirloomtomatoes, balsamic reduction
Filetto di Manzo
Pan seared beef tenderloin served with baby carrots, Yukon potatoes and a puree green peppercorn sauce
Pizza Prosciutto Cotto
fontina cheese, cooked ham, mozzarella, fresh herbs and tomato sauce
Pizza al Tartufo Nero
VG | mozzarella pizza with truffle sauce
Calamari Fritti
Crispy fried calamari served with a spicy tomato sauce.
Ossobuco di Agnello
Slow oven braised lamb shank served with rich and creamy polenta and asparagus.
Pollo alla Parmigiana
Chicken Parmesan | lightly pounded chicken breast, breadedand fried, served with broccolini and roasted potatoes
Gnocchi With Pesto
A traditional potato gnocchi, tossed with our fresh pesto sauce
Capricciosa Pizza
artichokes, mushrooms, and prosciutto
Linguini con le Vongole
Homemade linguini pasta, tossed with manila clams, white wine, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, chili flakes.
Arrabbiata
Spicy soppressata calabrese, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano
Carpaccio di Manzo
venetian-style raw beef tenderloin, housemade aioli, olives, capers, meyer lemon, and arugula
Insalata Caprese
VG | organic heirloom tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, campania basil, balsamic,olive oil
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Traditional eggplant Parmigiana, organic eggplant, 24 month aged Parmigiana, fresh mozzarella.
Pizza Sardenara
tomato sauce, anchovies, black olives, garlic and oregano
Siciliana
V | crunchy sliced fennel, olives, orange, red onions, lemon
Insalata di Pere e Burrata
VG | white-wine-poached asian pear, balsamic reduction, imported pugliese burrata
Polpettine
Veal and pork meatballs braised in tomato sauce.

Most Popular Items
Calamari Fritti
Crispy fried calamari served with a spicy tomato sauce.
Cesare Salad
romaine hearts tossed with home baked croutons, white anchovy, parmigiano-reggiano, and classic caesar dressing
Filetto di Manzo
Pan seared beef tenderloin served with baby carrots, Yukon potatoes and a puree green peppercorn sauce
Primo Lasagna
italian homemade lasagne sheets, veal and pork ragu, béchamel sauce, and parmigiano-reggiano, baked in a wood-fired oven
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
traditional bolognese sauce made with veal and pork, tossed with housetagliatelle pasta
Pollo alla Parmigiana
Chicken Parmesan | lightly pounded chicken breast, breadedand fried, served with broccolini and roasted potatoes

-Antipasti
Polpo Alla Griglia
grilled Mediterranean octopus with lemongrass puree
Polpettine
Veal and pork meatballs braised in tomato sauce.
Charcuterie / Affettato di Salami
chef's choice, ask server for details
Carpaccio di Manzo
venetian-style raw beef tenderloin, housemade aioli, olives, capers, meyer lemon, and arugula
Calamari Fritti
Crispy fried calamari served with a spicy tomato sauce.
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Traditional eggplant Parmigiana, organic eggplant, 24 month aged Parmigiana, fresh mozzarella.
Gnocchi alla Romana
VG | fluffy semolina gnocchi, black truffle sauce, organic butter, parmigiano-reggiano
Cozze in Brodo
Black mussels in tomato broth.
Side Of Bread
Serving of homemade bread with a side of olive tapenade dipping sauce

-Insalata
Carciofi alla Romana
V | cured artichokes, extra virgin olive oil, parsley, lemon, sliced tomato
Siciliana
V | crunchy sliced fennel, olives, orange, red onions, lemon
Tricolore
VG | mixed green salad tossed with cherrytomatoes in a balsamic dressing, served with shaved parmesan
Insalata Caprese
VG | organic heirloom tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, campania basil, balsamic,olive oil
Insalata di Pere e Burrata
VG | white-wine-poached asian pear, balsamic reduction, imported pugliese burrata
Insalata di Parma
mixed greens, crispy prosciutto di parma, candied walnuts, strawberries, asparagus with pomegranate dressing
Cesare Salad
romaine hearts tossed with home baked croutons, white anchovy, parmigiano-reggiano, and classic caesar dressing

-Pizza
Margherita Pizza
VG | classic tomato sauce, basil, and mozzarella
Capricciosa Pizza
artichokes, mushrooms, and prosciutto
Pizza al Tartufo Nero
VG | mozzarella pizza with truffle sauce
Arrabbiata
Spicy soppressata calabrese, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano
Pizza Bianca Con Salsiccia e Brocollini
white pizza with mozzarella, homemade sausage and brocollini
Pizza Sardenara
tomato sauce, anchovies, black olives, garlic and oregano
Pizza Prosciutto Cotto
fontina cheese, cooked ham, mozzarella, fresh herbs and tomato sauce

-Primi
Picci Toscani con Tartufo Nero
homemade rustic spaghetoni, tossed with a traditional salsa umbra, sausage and a touch of cream scented with shaved fresh black truffles
Penne alla Norma
VG | penne pasta tossed with eggplant, onions, and spicy tomato sauce, served with ricotta cheese on top
Primo Lasagna
italian homemade lasagne sheets, veal and pork ragu, béchamel sauce, and parmigiano-reggiano, baked in a wood-fired oven
Pappardelle con Cinghiale
homemade papardelle tossed with a wild boar ragu sauce
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
traditional bolognese sauce made with veal and pork, tossed with housetagliatelle pasta
Strozzapreti di Manzo
homemade pasta with beef tenderloin, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, wild arugula, white wine garlic sauce finished with shaved parmesan cheese
Ravioli ai Funghi
homemade ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese and porcini mushrooms, parmesan cheese and parsley tossed in black truffle butter sauce
Bucatini alla Gricia
House made Bucatini, guanciale, pecorino romano, cracked pepper with extra virgin olive oil
Gnocchi With Pesto
A traditional potato gnocchi, tossed with our fresh pesto sauce
Linguini con le Vongole
Homemade linguini pasta, tossed with manila clams, white wine, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, chili flakes.
Risotto - Chef's Choice
Traditional saffron risotto - Chef's Choice
Spaghetti W/ Tomato Sauce
Orecchiette
A traditional potato gnocchi, tossed with our fresh pesto sauce

-Secondi
Pollo alla Parmigiana
Chicken Parmesan | lightly pounded chicken breast, breadedand fried, served with broccolini and roasted potatoes
Pollo al Mattone
Mary's Chicken | pan-seared half deboned chicken served with mixed vegetables and roasted potatoes, finished with caper sauce
Filetto di Manzo
Pan seared beef tenderloin served with baby carrots, Yukon potatoes and a puree green peppercorn sauce
Ossobuco di Agnello
Slow oven braised lamb shank served with rich and creamy polenta and asparagus.
Salmone in Crosta di Pistacchio
Salmon with Pistachio Crust | crispy skin salmon crusted withpistachio, served with broccolini & roasted potatoes
Branzino con Carciofi
Whole baked Mediterranean sea bass with artichokes and escarole.
Braciola di Maile Tomahawk
Tomahawk Pork Chop | herb-roasted potato, roasted heirloomtomatoes, balsamic reduction

-Sides
Side Asparagus
Side Bolognese
Side Broccolini
Side Carrots
Side Of Bread
Serving of homemade bread with a side of olive tapenade dipping sauce
Side Polenta
Side Roasted Potatoes
Side Tomato Sauce (small)
Side Tomato Sauce (Large)

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Recent Reviews

This is one of our favorite restaurants for the always consistent & delicious food, the ambience & excellent service. It's wonderful to have a local restaurant that you have to return to, because there are so many great options & the vibe is fun! The branzino was perfectly cooked (again!) & my fiancé ordered the linguine & clams (again!). He says they're 'the best'.. Our friends ordered the veal saltimbocca & butternut squash ravioli...
September 2025
Really authentic wait staff and food. Tables are a bit close together so there's alot of conversation that bleeds into each other. Loved the atmosphere, goes solidly into my rotation of restaurants!
August 2025
Beautiful restaurant. Loved sitting in the back room which was nice and quiet. Service was very good. Prices were comparable and not outlandishly high. Except the $22 a glass of the PV Chardonnay was definitely not worth it! Next time I'll stick with the cheaper stuff. The food was good. The Oso Bucco was good but not the best we have had. The wild boar ragu with noodles was also just good. I love a good pink sauce but didn't notice one on the menu. Would like to go...
August 2025

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Primo Italia

24590 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 378-4288