The food had amazing flavours. I had the pan seared pickerel. Don’t let the eggplant scare you. The food is really outstanding! Every meal we had was full of flavor and cooked to perfection. I would recommend this restaurant for any special occasion. However my server asked how my meal was and was on to the next table before we even had a chance to to look up and answer her.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Nicolas Franke
Great spot, fresh in house food and top quality drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bone Marrow, Fried Bread, Bison Carpaccio, Mushroom Risotto, Fresh Oysters, Spaghetti Carbonara, Tiramisu, Chicken Alfredo, Scallop and Prawn Arrabbiata, Flourless Chocolate Torte, Veal Scallopini, Beef Marrow, Mint and Pea Ravioli in a Brown Butter Sauce, Butterscotch by Dino, Prosciutto Parmesan and Apples, Rhubarb and Berry Italian Soda, Pork Shank, Haskap BBQ Chicken Pizza, Pork and Beef Heart Bolognaise, Bison Steak
Asylum Training Center
Great location for a Dates or nights out with family / friends. A must hit location in Saskatoon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bone Marrow, Bison Carpaccio, Mushroom Risotto, Fresh Oysters, Spaghetti Carbonara, Tiramisu, Chicken Alfredo, Scallop and Prawn Arrabbiata, Flourless Chocolate Torte, Veal Scallopini, Beef Marrow, Mint and Pea Ravioli in a Brown Butter Sauce, Butterscotch by Dino, Prosciutto Parmesan and Apples, Rhubarb and Berry Italian Soda, Pork Shank, Haskap BBQ Chicken Pizza, Pork and Beef Heart Bolognaise, Bison Steak
Deane Chicoine
I wish I could add pictures of my appies tonight. The service was amazing, I felt extremely welcomed. I was craving the oysters, shucked to perfection. Had the antipasti-super tasty and the prosciutto appy (maybe a little heavy on the cheese) - both super flavourful.
My favourite parts about tonight were the fact that everyone who delivered my food, gave me an explanation of where the food came from and also notes of the dish (I love cheese and learned something new). Afterwards, I mentioned my experience and was gifted a ciute little dessert bite.
100% will come back again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Alison Laycraft-Decor Diva
Ty took great care of us. The delicious food and wine pairings were stellar and the evening was a success all around.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Max Murray
One of the best restaurants in Saskatoon!
Would love to see more local protein on the menu! Most meat dishes feature pork with no substitute options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Bread
Matt Burns
Pretty disappointing experience for a place we had heard so many good things about. The service was exceptionally slow, several wrong dishes arrived which resulted in rushed and underwhelming dishes which were not the same as others on the table already. I had cold and watery pasta, that was barely el dente.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Ryan Mark
Primal in Saskatoon is a cozy, upscale spot that celebrates local ingredients with a focus on handmade pasta made from Saskatchewan heritage grains and whole animal butchery. Located in the Riversdale neighborhood, it offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with a menu full of creative dishes like tagliatelle with pork and beef heart bolognese or ricotta cavatelli with basil almond pesto. For something special, their five-course tasting menu is a real treat. Whether you’re after a relaxed dinner or a more indulgent experience, Primal delivers thoughtful, flavorful Italian-inspired fare with a local twist.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Avery Good
Not the type to usually write a review but this place deserves one. Went in specifically for the five course tasting menu and the experience was amazing the whole time! Our server Ariel was awesome. Incredibly attentive, super friendly and always on top of table maintenance. Every dish just got better, for sure a little pricy but 100% worth the money for a nice date night out. Space was super cozy and felt very intimate which I love. Already can’t wait to go back!!
Alex Bogle
An authentic upscale Italian experience. The tasting menu options are perfectly portioned to allow you to enjoy the full experience and leave satisfied. The wine pairings were expertly picked to go with each of the dishes.
The food was excellent and the service was very good. I would highly recommend the restaurant.
Lou-anne
The service was next level. Our server explained everything and was knowledgeable about the food and where it came from. I love the spin on local cuisine - we have so much to offer in Saskatchewan. I appreciate the creativity in our dishes. Thank-you for an absolutely amazing culinary experience - 10/10 recommend doing the tasting menu and wine pairing :)
Jeff Langridge
Traveled all the way from Calgary, can tell you that the corn succotash is NOT sufferin! 10/10 would eat here again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Paige UnRuh
The best in town! Primal is no longer a hidden gem, but a gem nonetheless.
If you’re looking to treat yourself to an evening with food as good as the service, this is the spot. The ambience is unmatched. It’s cozy and lively all at the same time.
The service is always 10 out of 10. And then there’s the food. From the fry bread to the spaghetti pomodoro, everything here is amazing. “I can just make pasta at home.” I promise you, you can’t like this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stan Wynne
Amazing food! I had Bison and savoured every bite. My wife had Pork Lentils and she was so impressed she wanted more to take away. The appies were the right size and so tasty. We have been around the world and have eaten in many 5 Star restaurants and the food and wine compared easily to some of the best chefs we have seen. Presentation was fantastic. The wine pairing suggested by the sommelier was perfect match. Although the wine list seemed to be all Italian wine the small selection had enough variety. Dessert was delectable. I would recommend this lovely gourmet restaurant to any of the world travellers we know that end up lovely Saskatoon. . Fantastic!
The food had amazing flavours. I had the pan seared pickerel. Don’t let the eggplant scare you. The food is really outstanding! Every meal we had was full of flavor and cooked to perfection. I would recommend this restaurant for any special occasion. However my server asked how my meal was and was on to the next table before we even had a chance to to look up and answer her.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Great spot, fresh in house food and top quality drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bone Marrow, Fried Bread, Bison Carpaccio, Mushroom Risotto, Fresh Oysters, Spaghetti Carbonara, Tiramisu, Chicken Alfredo, Scallop and Prawn Arrabbiata, Flourless Chocolate Torte, Veal Scallopini, Beef Marrow, Mint and Pea Ravioli in a Brown Butter Sauce, Butterscotch by Dino, Prosciutto Parmesan and Apples, Rhubarb and Berry Italian Soda, Pork Shank, Haskap BBQ Chicken Pizza, Pork and Beef Heart Bolognaise, Bison Steak
Great location for a Dates or nights out with family / friends. A must hit location in Saskatoon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bone Marrow, Bison Carpaccio, Mushroom Risotto, Fresh Oysters, Spaghetti Carbonara, Tiramisu, Chicken Alfredo, Scallop and Prawn Arrabbiata, Flourless Chocolate Torte, Veal Scallopini, Beef Marrow, Mint and Pea Ravioli in a Brown Butter Sauce, Butterscotch by Dino, Prosciutto Parmesan and Apples, Rhubarb and Berry Italian Soda, Pork Shank, Haskap BBQ Chicken Pizza, Pork and Beef Heart Bolognaise, Bison Steak
I wish I could add pictures of my appies tonight. The service was amazing, I felt extremely welcomed. I was craving the oysters, shucked to perfection. Had the antipasti-super tasty and the prosciutto appy (maybe a little heavy on the cheese) - both super flavourful.
My favourite parts about tonight were the fact that everyone who delivered my food, gave me an explanation of where the food came from and also notes of the dish (I love cheese and learned something new). Afterwards, I mentioned my experience and was gifted a ciute little dessert bite.
100% will come back again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ty took great care of us. The delicious food and wine pairings were stellar and the evening was a success all around.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best restaurants in Saskatoon!
Would love to see more local protein on the menu! Most meat dishes feature pork with no substitute options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Bread
Pretty disappointing experience for a place we had heard so many good things about. The service was exceptionally slow, several wrong dishes arrived which resulted in rushed and underwhelming dishes which were not the same as others on the table already. I had cold and watery pasta, that was barely el dente.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Primal in Saskatoon is a cozy, upscale spot that celebrates local ingredients with a focus on handmade pasta made from Saskatchewan heritage grains and whole animal butchery. Located in the Riversdale neighborhood, it offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with a menu full of creative dishes like tagliatelle with pork and beef heart bolognese or ricotta cavatelli with basil almond pesto. For something special, their five-course tasting menu is a real treat. Whether you’re after a relaxed dinner or a more indulgent experience, Primal delivers thoughtful, flavorful Italian-inspired fare with a local twist.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not the type to usually write a review but this place deserves one. Went in specifically for the five course tasting menu and the experience was amazing the whole time! Our server Ariel was awesome. Incredibly attentive, super friendly and always on top of table maintenance. Every dish just got better, for sure a little pricy but 100% worth the money for a nice date night out. Space was super cozy and felt very intimate which I love. Already can’t wait to go back!!
An authentic upscale Italian experience. The tasting menu options are perfectly portioned to allow you to enjoy the full experience and leave satisfied. The wine pairings were expertly picked to go with each of the dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The food was excellent and the service was very good. I would highly recommend the restaurant.
The service was next level. Our server explained everything and was knowledgeable about the food and where it came from. I love the spin on local cuisine - we have so much to offer in Saskatchewan. I appreciate the creativity in our dishes. Thank-you for an absolutely amazing culinary experience - 10/10 recommend doing the tasting menu and wine pairing :)
Traveled all the way from Calgary, can tell you that the corn succotash is NOT sufferin! 10/10 would eat here again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The best in town! Primal is no longer a hidden gem, but a gem nonetheless.
If you’re looking to treat yourself to an evening with food as good as the service, this is the spot. The ambience is unmatched. It’s cozy and lively all at the same time.
The service is always 10 out of 10. And then there’s the food. From the fry bread to the spaghetti pomodoro, everything here is amazing. “I can just make pasta at home.” I promise you, you can’t like this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food! I had Bison and savoured every bite. My wife had Pork Lentils and she was so impressed she wanted more to take away. The appies were the right size and so tasty. We have been around the world and have eaten in many 5 Star restaurants and the food and wine compared easily to some of the best chefs we have seen. Presentation was fantastic. The wine pairing suggested by the sommelier was perfect match. Although the wine list seemed to be all Italian wine the small selection had enough variety. Dessert was delectable. I would recommend this lovely gourmet restaurant to any of the world travellers we know that end up lovely Saskatoon. . Fantastic!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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