Prima is one of our favorite date night spots. My husband and I always debate which is the best Italian restaurant in the Twin Cities because we have so many great ones. Prima is our favorite for: fresh seasonal food they grow at their own farm, long-standing servers who remember you each time, always seems to squeeze us in, curbside pickup.Parking: Parking lot is out back with a back entrance by Subway.
Everything was wonderful! You have to try the bread From Brooklyn. And they're specialty pasta. Try parking in the rear.Parking: Plenty of parking in the rear of the store area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Shakal
Their food and service is always excellent. One member of our party had a nut allergy and they worked hard to make sure everything was safe for her.
Great little restaurant, called ahead at 7pm on a Saturday and it was a 45 min wait. Service was good, the food came out quick and everything tasted fresh. Would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bob Rob
The food was great! The staff was even better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diane Pecoraro
Very good food, well prepared!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kurtis Johnson
pasta & Itialian food heaven in a friendly busy atmosphere affordable wine list with some favorites - a wonderful find I hope to eat there often - farm to table items as the wonderful and on site couple own a farm west of town - pure joy to meet
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sharae Sledge
Cute little place with great service and good food. We enjoyed the appetizers more than the entrees but all was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta
Vickie Kittilson
Wonderful food with a very relaxing environment. I wish I lived closer so we could eat here more often.Parking: Parking lot is behind the building.Wheelchair accessibility: It is all on one level from the lot to the table. Although no one in our party was in a wheelchair, I do expect it is wheelchair accessible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Italian Sausage, Chocolate Decadence, Fettuccine Alfredo
Isabella Gurciullo
Just left this place! Wow everything was amazing. We came in during prime time dinner hour and they were able to accommodate us. The server was fantastic and she gave great recommendations! I will be dreaming about the Fettuccine Alfredo. As we were leaving the woman who sat us thanked us by name. Service all around was awesome! Can’t wait to come back and try more!
Great food and staff. Have had multiple family birthday meals here. The food is great and staff are very accommodating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gary
We dined here for the first time tonight and we will be back, for sure! There was a mixup between the chef and the front of the house, which led to pancetta being unexpectedly in my dish (I do not eat pork). The owner and our server were beside themselves over the mistake, and they handled it with grace and humility. We all make mistakes—it’s how you handle them that counts. We look forward to our next visit to Prima!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Georgia Bailey
A neighborhood gem. Chef Eliot has a gift for preparing seafood with delicious and seasonal accompaniments, as well as Italian favorites. We have been dining in and taking out for many years, nourished with the great menu, lovely wines, and the care and personal care of the staff, who are welcoming to old and new visitors. Great food at reasonable prices, a warm atmosphere, off-street parking, and real genuine hospitality.
Wonderful little Italian restaurant. We went without reservations (not recommended) on Friday night at 6:30. We got seats at the window in 30 minutes. Everything was excellent. Staff high energy and friendly.Parking: Big parking lot out back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Beet Salad
Sheena Curry
In my opinion, Prima has the best Italian food in the city. The restaurant is quaint and has a very cozy, welcoming atmosphere. All of the staff members are incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and friendly and they seem genuinely happy. I always have a great experience and exceptional food and I hope you do, too.
Prima is one of our favorite date night spots. My husband and I always debate which is the best Italian restaurant in the Twin Cities because we have so many great ones. Prima is our favorite for: fresh seasonal food they grow at their own farm, long-standing servers who remember you each time, always seems to squeeze us in, curbside pickup.Parking: Parking lot is out back with a back entrance by Subway.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, Butternut Squash Tortellacci, Roasted Beet Salad, Roasted Pear Salad, Capellini Al Pomodoro
Everything was wonderful! You have to try the bread From Brooklyn. And they're specialty pasta. Try parking in the rear.Parking: Plenty of parking in the rear of the store area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their food and service is always excellent. One member of our party had a nut allergy and they worked hard to make sure everything was safe for her.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, Sweet Italian Sausage, Key Lime Pie, Roasted Garlic
Great little restaurant, called ahead at 7pm on a Saturday and it was a 45 min wait. Service was good, the food came out quick and everything tasted fresh. Would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was great! The staff was even better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good food, well prepared!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
pasta & Itialian food heaven in a friendly busy atmosphere affordable wine list with some favorites - a wonderful find I hope to eat there often - farm to table items as the wonderful and on site couple own a farm west of town - pure joy to meet
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute little place with great service and good food. We enjoyed the appetizers more than the entrees but all was good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta
Wonderful food with a very relaxing environment. I wish I lived closer so we could eat here more often.Parking: Parking lot is behind the building.Wheelchair accessibility: It is all on one level from the lot to the table. Although no one in our party was in a wheelchair, I do expect it is wheelchair accessible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Italian Sausage, Chocolate Decadence, Fettuccine Alfredo
Just left this place! Wow everything was amazing. We came in during prime time dinner hour and they were able to accommodate us. The server was fantastic and she gave great recommendations! I will be dreaming about the Fettuccine Alfredo. As we were leaving the woman who sat us thanked us by name. Service all around was awesome! Can’t wait to come back and try more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butternut Squash Tortellacci, Fettuccine Alfredo
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Great food and staff. Have had multiple family birthday meals here. The food is great and staff are very accommodating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We dined here for the first time tonight and we will be back, for sure! There was a mixup between the chef and the front of the house, which led to pancetta being unexpectedly in my dish (I do not eat pork). The owner and our server were beside themselves over the mistake, and they handled it with grace and humility. We all make mistakes—it’s how you handle them that counts. We look forward to our next visit to Prima!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A neighborhood gem. Chef Eliot has a gift for preparing seafood with delicious and seasonal accompaniments, as well as Italian favorites. We have been dining in and taking out for many years, nourished with the great menu, lovely wines, and the care and personal care of the staff, who are welcoming to old and new visitors. Great food at reasonable prices, a warm atmosphere, off-street parking, and real genuine hospitality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, Roasted Beet Salad, Roasted Garlic, Caesar Salad, Lamb Pappardelle
Wonderful little Italian restaurant. We went without reservations (not recommended) on Friday night at 6:30. We got seats at the window in 30 minutes. Everything was excellent. Staff high energy and friendly.Parking: Big parking lot out back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Beet Salad
In my opinion, Prima has the best Italian food in the city. The restaurant is quaint and has a very cozy, welcoming atmosphere. All of the staff members are incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and friendly and they seem genuinely happy. I always have a great experience and exceptional food and I hope you do, too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Decadence