Primitivo
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Top Sentiments among Primitivo Reviewers
Wonderful wine selection
Perfect dinner stop
Great Tapas dishes
Fresh sourdough bread
Decent calamari fritti
Good scallops
Fantastic Skirt steak
Wonderful beet salad
Delicious creme brule
Mediocre Italian restaurant
Customer Reviews (89 reviews)
JohnnyZee
on Citysearch Mar 14, 2009we told him we had a party of 20. We told her that we were interested in their Thursday night special. However, Primitivo, acted like a used car sales woman and did the bait and switch. They tried to have us each commit to... (more)
JOHNNY ZEEE
on Yahoo Mar 12, 2009BAD EXPERIENCE...we told him we had a party of 20. We told her that we were interested in their Thursday night special. However, Primitivo, acted like a used car sales woman and did the bait and switch. They tried to... (more)
summerair
on Citysearch Dec 31, 2008Last week I was meeting three of my friends here for dinner. I arrived early and the hostess asked if I wanted to be seated or wait for my group to arrive. I choose to sit at the bar and wait and I am so happy I did. The bar was... (more)
guyeatsalot
on Citysearch Dec 23, 2008Let me start off by saying this place has the perfect vibe. The bar is full of people tasting, sharing, and loving wine. The tables inside are great for a fun dinner, or the two outside patios will allow you to have a... (more)
mbeckett
on Citysearch Dec 05, 2008Really great food and excellent wine selection. Okay, I'm really just writing this review to test Facebook Connect :) (more)
LAgirl2008
on Citysearch Nov 30, 2008This place destroyed the definition of tapas. Most plates are $15, which sounds a little pricey for a tapas place, and I have eaten in many of them in Los Angeles. The waiter did not bother to mention the size of the... (more)
ga522
on Citysearch Oct 17, 2008Two things you can always count in this place... Fun Bar and Great Food. This is a great place with an ecletic crowed. From local singles at the bar to romantic couples on the back patio.... (more)
Mar Yvette
on Citysearch Sep 21, 2008<b>In Short</b><br>On any weekend night, try getting a table without a reservation at this crammed Mediterranean wine bistro and chances are you'll be waiting a mighty long time. Sure, the boisterous Euro-style... (more)
jmkanter
on Citysearch Jul 10, 2008Primotivo used to be a well-kept Venice secret with its amazing tapas and wine selection. I have tried some of the most amazing (and hard to find) Spanish wines and really appreciate that they are always willing to... (more)
alirg
on Citysearch Jun 19, 2008It is a quaint atmosphere which is usually quite crowded, but there's a reason. The wine list is amazing, and the tapas are great. It's a wonderful place to meet some girlfriends for dinner, talk business over a glass... (more)
santam
on Citysearch May 26, 2008Went to dinner here with my boyfriend and we both enjoyed everything ... the sangria, the lamb and shrimp were excellent. We also had the spinach salad with strawberries which was also wonderful. This place tends to... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 05, 2008This is absolutely my favorite place to go and have tapas. I pretty much order almost everything on the menu and share a bunch of thing with my fiance. Our favorite is the tiger shrimp with this amazing garlic sauce it... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 25, 2008This place has the credit of making me fall in love with Tapas. I even went to spain before and wasnt a fan of their food- this place changed my mind. Sangria and the chorizo/dates are amazing!... (more)
tchurch1981
on Citysearch Feb 06, 2008I love your restaurant! I especially loved the Prix fixed lunch you used to offer. It was my favorite lunch option around. Please bring it back. It was so much fun to get a little bit of many things at great deal. I look... (more)
mondesa
on Citysearch Jan 24, 2008By far one of my favorites! Beautiful food and wine list, and the service is always superb! I love this restaurant! Very romantic as well (more)
role
on Citysearch Sep 28, 2007Primitivo's tapas are great and the pitchers of Sangria keeps the fun coming. I prefer on their outside patio in the back, as it's a lot more quiet and less crowded that the main restaurant. It gets really crowded on... (more)
jenz
on Yahoo Aug 13, 2007Decent food good atmosphere on the back patio: Primativo is usually quite crowded so make sure that you request to be on the back patio if you want to be a bit more relaxed - they've done a great job out there. The specials... (more)
eschuman
on Citysearch Jul 17, 2007One of the things I found most intriguing about Primitivo was the adaptable atmosphere that lended itself to either a romantic dinner by candlelight or a fun, friendly meal made feasible by the colored pencils and... (more)
food4thought2
on Citysearch Jul 05, 2007I love going out to eat, and I really love going to Primitivo Wine Bistro. The staff is fantastic, everyone from the hostess to the food runners. My wife and I love to have our friends meet us there for some great wine and... (more)
angiekent12
on Citysearch Jul 04, 2007I come to Primitivo almost once every month and i have never had a problem with the food or service , it has wonderful tasty food for a price that won't make your wallet cringe and the wait staff are always... (more)