Come, But do NOT tell anybody!?We are a WELL kept SECRET! (Don't tell a bunch of folks and SCREW UP our GOOD THING!) ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Farley
Great experience at Primo. The atmosphere was comfortable, yet refined. The waitstaff was attentive and helpful. Each staff member took pride in their craft. Hats off to Parker for great wine selection and expert mixology. Tyler was very attentive and the flambe chef entertained the entire room. Definitely a diamond of a find in Banner Elk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Teresa J
We had reservations forThanksgiving. The menu consisted of 3 entrees.We were informed after being seated that 1 of the 3 entrees was no longer available. VERY DISAPPOINTED! No one wanted anything else on the menu.
RobertsMom NC
Decided to try Primo since it use to be Barra (sports bar). So glad we did. We loved our meal & evening here. Drinks were amazing. Our waiter was attentive & friendly. Loved the chandeliers. The salad we shared was a great size & delicious. The garlic knots are addictive! Our meals were delicious. Even had dessert - tiramisu was perfect. We are thinking that we will dine here way more often than when it was Barra.
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Brenda Jones
Angela P was our server, at Sorrento's and I cannot say enough about the excellent service Angela gave my son and I, last week. She was one of the best servers that I have ever had anywhere! Sorrento's food was delicious and well-priced for the quality of the food. I will definitely dine here again and highly recommend Sorrento's and Angela to all of my friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linda C.
The Chef's Table was fabulous! All 6 of us absolutely enjoyed our drinks, appetizers, and meals. Our server, Sierra, was fabulous. We had a lovely visit with our bartender, and the Flambé chef stopped by to check on us. A totally lovely experience!!
JD P
My wife and I made a spontaneous decision to get some dinner while we were travelling through Banner Elk, NC, and ended up choosing to eat at Sorrento's Italian Bistro. From the moment we were seated, the experience was phenomenal. Our server was Connor, who made every effort to ensure that we had everything we needed, and that our appetizers and entrees were brought out quickly. Connor made sure to check in every so often as well to top of our drinks and to box up leftovers as we moved from dinner to dessert. The food itself was fantastic; the calamari was the best that I have had since moving to North Carolina, and the parmigiana was cooked expertly, with a bed of pasta that was delicious as well. Our cappuccinos and cannoli topped off the evening, and Connor even threw in a few extra garlic knots for our to go box, which was an unexpected treat when we got home. There was literally nothing that was wrong with our meal, our service, or the price for dinner, and I will most assuredly be back to eat at Sorrento's again!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eddiespqr
I am torn on this review. While the food was very good, the atmosphere very nice, and the jazz band excellent, there were several quirks to overcome, unexpected, and then the bill. When I looked on line and found the menu under Chef's Table, it was extensive, however, it is not the menu for upstairs at Chef's Table, it was for Sorrento's downstairs. The upstairs menu, however nice, was very limited compared to the downstairs, but we stayed. We were told as we were walking up the stairs that there would be a $20 cover charge for the band, we thought, ok. Nope...$20 per person. The only dessert option is flambe, at $20 per dessert, we shared one... it was very good. So...a $40 bottle of wine, $40 in cover charges, rather expensive menu offerings...we each had an appetizer and an entre (shared one dessert) came to $277. Ouch, for Banner Elk. Recommend? For an expensive one time dinner, sure.... return? Most likely not to the upstairs.
Harry Berry
Best restaurants in NC. Concerts, good food, and awesome atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Harry Berry (Harry Berry Realty, Inc)
Sorrents, Prime 21, Primo, and Chef's table located in Downtown Banner Elk are all phenomenal restaurants and a place to meet good people. My wife and I absolutely love the restaurants. Try it, you'll love it!!!
We were BLOWN AWAY by the evening that we had at the Chef's Table! From the moment we walked in until the time we left, our experience was unforgettable. The staff knew beforehand that we were celebrating our 30th anniversary and sat us front and center of the jazz crooner. (Paul? He was AMAZING!) The crooner singled us out many times and made us feel so special! I asked our awesome waiter if they had a spicy margarita and little did I know that they went to the restaurant downstairs to get fresh jalapenos! Talk about over and above! We both ordered the filet which was delicious and the specialty coffee tableside (made by Felix...he's a TREASURE!) was incredible! This is definitely a must experience if you attend and was a first for us! I ordered the Italian Coffee and my husband ordered the Irish Coffee. We have had excellent dinners many times before but very rarely do you get such an amazing overall experience. From the funky art on the walls to the excellent and attentive wait staff...we give this restaurant a 10 out of 10! Thank you for making our anniversary so memorable!
Ty Gregory
Very good food and atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
glasmantravels
Very tasty food and the service was great. Katie took great care of us. The crab cake was very good and mushroom and artichoke was also very good.
Joshua Edwards
Awesome food, great service and huge portions! My wife and I went to Sorrento's this evening for part of our 20th Anniversary Weekend. They were able to get us a table much quicker than expected. The location was very busy but in spite of that the Food, Quality and Service was on point. My wife and I started off with the Fried Mozzarella which was wonderful and then she had Fettuccine Alfredo w/ Fried Chicken and I had the Tortellini w/ Grilled Chicken and it was awesome. Our waitress Tessa was great, she was on it and took great care of us in spite of the restaurant being beyond super busy. Great evening overall!
Barbara Freeman
I just wanted to say that my family and I ate there a couple years ago and the food and the service were superb, I had the pasta bolognese (I probably spelled that wrong) I had never had it before and I loved it, I’ve been chasing that taste ever since and no one has come close. Just wanted you to know
Come, But do NOT tell anybody!?We are a WELL kept SECRET! (Don't tell a bunch of folks and SCREW UP our GOOD THING!) ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great experience at Primo. The atmosphere was comfortable, yet refined. The waitstaff was attentive and helpful. Each staff member took pride in their craft. Hats off to Parker for great wine selection and expert mixology. Tyler was very attentive and the flambe chef entertained the entire room. Definitely a diamond of a find in Banner Elk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
We had reservations forThanksgiving. The menu consisted of 3 entrees.We were informed after being seated that 1 of the 3 entrees was no longer available. VERY DISAPPOINTED! No one wanted anything else on the menu.
Decided to try Primo since it use to be Barra (sports bar). So glad we did. We loved our meal & evening here. Drinks were amazing. Our waiter was attentive & friendly. Loved the chandeliers. The salad we shared was a great size & delicious. The garlic knots are addictive! Our meals were delicious. Even had dessert - tiramisu was perfect. We are thinking that we will dine here way more often than when it was Barra.
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Angela P was our server, at Sorrento's and I cannot say enough about the excellent service Angela gave my son and I, last week. She was one of the best servers that I have ever had anywhere! Sorrento's food was delicious and well-priced for the quality of the food. I will definitely dine here again and highly recommend Sorrento's and Angela to all of my friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Chef's Table was fabulous! All 6 of us absolutely enjoyed our drinks, appetizers, and meals. Our server, Sierra, was fabulous. We had a lovely visit with our bartender, and the Flambé chef stopped by to check on us. A totally lovely experience!!
My wife and I made a spontaneous decision to get some dinner while we were travelling through Banner Elk, NC, and ended up choosing to eat at Sorrento's Italian Bistro. From the moment we were seated, the experience was phenomenal. Our server was Connor, who made every effort to ensure that we had everything we needed, and that our appetizers and entrees were brought out quickly. Connor made sure to check in every so often as well to top of our drinks and to box up leftovers as we moved from dinner to dessert. The food itself was fantastic; the calamari was the best that I have had since moving to North Carolina, and the parmigiana was cooked expertly, with a bed of pasta that was delicious as well. Our cappuccinos and cannoli topped off the evening, and Connor even threw in a few extra garlic knots for our to go box, which was an unexpected treat when we got home. There was literally nothing that was wrong with our meal, our service, or the price for dinner, and I will most assuredly be back to eat at Sorrento's again!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am torn on this review. While the food was very good, the atmosphere very nice, and the jazz band excellent, there were several quirks to overcome, unexpected, and then the bill. When I looked on line and found the menu under Chef's Table, it was extensive, however, it is not the menu for upstairs at Chef's Table, it was for Sorrento's downstairs. The upstairs menu, however nice, was very limited compared to the downstairs, but we stayed. We were told as we were walking up the stairs that there would be a $20 cover charge for the band, we thought, ok. Nope...$20 per person. The only dessert option is flambe, at $20 per dessert, we shared one... it was very good. So...a $40 bottle of wine, $40 in cover charges, rather expensive menu offerings...we each had an appetizer and an entre (shared one dessert) came to $277. Ouch, for Banner Elk. Recommend? For an expensive one time dinner, sure.... return? Most likely not to the upstairs.
Best restaurants in NC. Concerts, good food, and awesome atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sorrents, Prime 21, Primo, and Chef's table located in Downtown Banner Elk are all phenomenal restaurants and a place to meet good people. My wife and I absolutely love the restaurants. Try it, you'll love it!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We were BLOWN AWAY by the evening that we had at the Chef's Table! From the moment we walked in until the time we left, our experience was unforgettable. The staff knew beforehand that we were celebrating our 30th anniversary and sat us front and center of the jazz crooner. (Paul? He was AMAZING!) The crooner singled us out many times and made us feel so special! I asked our awesome waiter if they had a spicy margarita and little did I know that they went to the restaurant downstairs to get fresh jalapenos! Talk about over and above! We both ordered the filet which was delicious and the specialty coffee tableside (made by Felix...he's a TREASURE!) was incredible! This is definitely a must experience if you attend and was a first for us! I ordered the Italian Coffee and my husband ordered the Irish Coffee. We have had excellent dinners many times before but very rarely do you get such an amazing overall experience. From the funky art on the walls to the excellent and attentive wait staff...we give this restaurant a 10 out of 10! Thank you for making our anniversary so memorable!
Very good food and atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very tasty food and the service was great. Katie took great care of us. The crab cake was very good and mushroom and artichoke was also very good.
Awesome food, great service and huge portions! My wife and I went to Sorrento's this evening for part of our 20th Anniversary Weekend. They were able to get us a table much quicker than expected. The location was very busy but in spite of that the Food, Quality and Service was on point. My wife and I started off with the Fried Mozzarella which was wonderful and then she had Fettuccine Alfredo w/ Fried Chicken and I had the Tortellini w/ Grilled Chicken and it was awesome. Our waitress Tessa was great, she was on it and took great care of us in spite of the restaurant being beyond super busy. Great evening overall!
I just wanted to say that my family and I ate there a couple years ago and the food and the service were superb, I had the pasta bolognese (I probably spelled that wrong) I had never had it before and I loved it, I’ve been chasing that taste ever since and no one has come close. Just wanted you to know