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Primi Piatti
Primi Piatti has been in business and serving the patrons of the Washington DC metropolitan area since 1987. The restaurant has been recognized for its excellent service and authentic menu with many rewards from members of the media and by food and beverage critics. Founded by Savino Recine, Primi Piatti began with a simple idea: the kind and generous reception of our guests and conscientious sourcing of our products. Every day we warmly welcome you with kindness and sincerity to enjoy fresh fare and gracious service. We are committed to providing an exceptional dining experience, but also to educating the community about our mission.
Primi Piatti offers traditional and trendy Italian cuisine, the atmosphere is cozy with great food and a convenient location, robust meals and plenty of wine.The cozy and elegant atmosphere, along with the large bar and lounge are waiting for you...
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Primi Piatti offers traditional and trendy Italian cuisine, the atmosphere is cozy with great food and a convenient location, robust meals and plenty of wine.The cozy and elegant atmosphere, along with the large bar and lounge are waiting for you...
147 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 147 reviews
5 stars
(43)
4 stars
(63)
3 stars
(30)
2 stars
(10)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(45)
- fit for foodies(42)
- special occasion(38)
- great for lunch(37)
- great for outdoor dining(25)
- notable wine list(23)
Primi Piatti Reviews List
Review 1 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Primi Piatti is one of my favorite DC restaurants. The staff is excellent and the food divine."
Dined on 6/12/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Disappointing Experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was excellent; the service was rushed and distroyed enjoying the meal. We had to ask for a waiter to take our drink order and then were rushed through dinner. We had told the restaurant that we needed to be out by 7:30; we arrived at 6 pm, and once we asked for a waiter to take the drink order, the service was so rushed that we were done with dinner by 6:45. That, even after we told the waiter, when the appetizers cames before we took two sips of our drinks, that we weren't in that much of a rush."
Dined on 6/08/2013
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Review 3 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not impressed
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Although the waiters were very attentive, it was very expensive for the quality of food. I will not return"
Dined on 4/24/2013
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Review 4 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The bread sticks seemed a little old. The calamari was very bland, over cooked. Pasta course and main course, we all had veal, were excellent. Wine selection was fine with good selections in various price points--and ours was rgood for the price--middle. Service was very good, they werevery accomodating for changes that we wanted, including doing something not on the menue. I have gone to this resturant since it opened and think while not as great as it once was, it is still one of the best Italian places in town at reasonable price."
Dined on 6/01/2013
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Review 5 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Unusually slow service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Took a long time for appetizers to arrive and no one asked about it for almost 25 minutes. Food was very good when it finally came"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good value, good food and service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent, very authentic Itallian food with good service and a stylish dining room at a reasonable price."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance is nice but not food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The place has a cozy vibe and when seated near the front and the front window/doors are open, one feels like dining in an outdoor cafe--very nice. The back room has soft lighting and feels intimate and special. You can actually have a conversation here. However the food doesn't live up to the ambiance. Two of our party had the lamb shank and said it was not served hot enough and was just so-so in flavor. I had the snapper wrapped in potato slices on a cauliflower puree. The fish didn't taste fresh and the curried cauliflower puree tasted sour. The accompanying mixed vegetables were crisp and fresh; a nice selection too. All of the diners in our party agreed the food was nothing special and not worth the price."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 8 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always meet friends for dinner when we are in DC. Great place with
Lots of personality."
Lots of personality."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Just OK
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was a reasonable price, but just OK. The place was nearly empty on a Friday night. Wine list very limited. It's a good place for lunch and an OK place for dinner. Service was good but not exceptional, considering the limited patronage."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 10 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was delicious - asparagus salad with fresh Parmesan so seasonal and lovely and homemade pasta with beef ragu yummy. 1/2 portion was plenty. Service was a little aloof especially given I alerted the restaurant we had Kennedy center tix."
Dined on 5/08/2013
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Review 11 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic Pasta Dishes
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We made a last minute reservation for a group of 12 for lunch, and Primi Piatti had no problem accommodating us. The service was efficient and friendly. The pasta dishes were absolutely fantastic. The linguine special that day, with rubina and squid, was perfection--flavorful, the just right portion size, not overly salty or greasy. Everyone in our party was happy with his/her order. We'd definitely return."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Asked to sit outside, and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Asked to sit outside, and while it was on the cool side, it was a nice evening to eat al fresco. WHile we waited for our dining guests, we shared a Pizza Positano which was delicicous. Nice crisp crust, fresh arugula and a decent amount of prosciutto. My salad was dissapointing. It was supposed to be porcini mushrooms and celery with a lemon dressing. The mushrooms were button mushrooms. The celery was crisp and refreshing and the lemon did it all justice. I had the orrchiette con rapini which was also very satisfying. Pasta done perfectly al dente and the broccoli rabe and sausage highlighted it without being drenched in a sauce. Overall, would bo back."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2003
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 13 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went back for second time
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went back for second time in a couple of weeks and it was excellent again. Took grandson on a Saturday night and they treated him like a special guest. Salads to begin were fresh and delicious. Pasta dishes were both tasty and prefectly prepared. The spaghetti with black ink was superb and the risotto special was great. They prepared a simple pasta for the 4 year old and then sent him strawberries with whipped as a dessert. This restaurant makes the best pastas in the city."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2004
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a very nice dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a very nice dinner at Primi Piatti. We had an outdoor table which was nothing special, but nice to dine al fresco after a long winter! Our server was knowledgeable and made excellent recommendations. Service was efficient and friendly. The eggplant rollatini appetizer was small but very tasty. The signature veal dish (bocconcini) and the fish special were fresh, well cooked, and delicious. They provided a generous portion of pasta for our son and he said it was excellent. Very enjoyable meal."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Great location wish service of same
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I work nearby and were meaning to dine at Primi for a while now. I am not sure if they had an off day but with the exception of the host, the staff including the Floor Manager and wait-staff seemed uninterested and disconnected. They seemed to be bickering among themselves instead of attending to the tables. Maybe we were dining a bit late and were not dressed in business attire compared to the other diners but it seemed we were invisible. We had to get their attention several times to just order.
The wine selection was great and food was OK with the exception of the soup (pasta fagioli), which was well spiced and aromatic but over-salted to the point that we had to send it back."
The wine selection was great and food was OK with the exception of the soup (pasta fagioli), which was well spiced and aromatic but over-salted to the point that we had to send it back."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 16 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The foor at Primi Piatti rarely
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The foor at Primi Piatti rarely falters. Grilled fish continues to shine. But the prices at lunch have pushed this place to the upper limits for a routine business lunch."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My husband were treating ourselves
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My husband were treating ourselves to lunch between a series of appointments. And we were treated! We shared an appetizer of carpaccio - a lovely preparation and presentation. Then we each had the same entree, abbacchio alla romana, lamb with a wonderful combination of herbs. We will return."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 18 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I have been a big fan of Primi
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been a big fan of Primi Piatti for many years already, using their Wine Room (very private and beautiful) for private dinners with high-level international delegations, and stopping by occasionally for a special-occasion lunch or dinner, and have never had anything less than great experience. The food (eggplant and calamari appetizers, black-ink pasta, pork chops special and tuna) was excellent, house wines (chianti and merlo) were very good. The service was also excellent, as always, - very attentive and friendly but without hovering. And it feels great to be recognized by waitstaff even after you have not been to the place for months. I would greatly recommend this place."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A nice place to have good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A nice place to have good Italian food with professional, friendly service. Nice room side walk available, nice, relaxed bar. Conversation was easily had and the background music was nice and quiet. I'd go back again. fits like a comfortable sweater. The Rissoto was fabulous!"
Dined on 04/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 20 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Small portions for the price
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were disappointed -- small portions for the price (a $15-8 inch pizza sounds like prices at the Verizon Center and $10 salads that were good, but hardly special!!) Its a dated atmosphere, but the service was good. We wanted a light meal, but it won't be there again."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2003
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Review 21 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Yes
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great find will definitely go back"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
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Review 22 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The food was terrible. When
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was terrible. When I told the waiter that my risotto was chewy he offered to "cook it some more." The other dishes at our table were entirely one dimensional tasting either of salt or onion powder."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2011
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Review 23 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Unfailingly good experience.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Unfailingly good experience. Have taken business guests to Primi on several occasions and have never been disappointed."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2012
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 24 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Pastas Downtown DC
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went back to Primi after a couple of months and had excellent food and service. Took our 4 year old grandson and they were so nice to him, allowed him to order a plain pasta dish even though not on menu and brought him a juice with a glass of cherries, which he had requested. When we went to watch chefs work, head chef asked if he wanted strwberries for dessert. Couldn't have been nicer. As for us, had 2 delicious pasta dishes, black fettucini with seafood and a penne with mushrooms. Both cooked perfectly, al dente not mushy like at most Italian restaurants, and could not decide which was better. The 2 salads as starters well equally excellent and both were fresh and served at a perfect temperature.
Will definitley be back soon, es"
Dined on 04/01/2013
2004
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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Review 25 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistently good food and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Consistently good food and service."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 26 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was good, but the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was good, but the setting was better suited for a business lunch than a Saturday evening."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 27 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
the food was disappointing.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the food was disappointing. The menu had nothing special on it. Food had deteriorated since we lasst ate here many years ago."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2012
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Review 28 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good foodie stop nice staff
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good foodie stop nice staff and good wine list. Reasonable prices with most entree choices around $30"
Dined on 03/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 29 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 30 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Although the salads and deserts
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Although the salads and deserts are over priced, the entrees seemed reasonable for the quality. We had the the lobster rigatoni and the lobster ravioli special. Both were amazing."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pre-theatre. The staff knew
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Pre-theatre. The staff knew of our plans but didn't rush us. The food was marvelous and the service was impeccable. Our thanks to our server, Aris. The staff were very attentive."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 32 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent, excellent food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent, excellent food. Highly recommend the burrata and fava bean appetizer...amazing!!"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 33 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Exceptional food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The meal we had here was amazing. The Ahi Tuna entree was one of the best I've ever had. My dinner companion had the fresh seafood pasta which she loved."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 34 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
lack of coordination among servers
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delays in getting menus and lack of coordination among staff regarding desserts (ordered, but only upon our insistence finally arrived) and we were too late in getting the check.There needs to be more oversight for quick lunch events during working hours,regards"
Dined on 03/05/2013
2011
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 35 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I have been eating at Primi Piatti for years, but had not visited recently. I was thrilled to find that it remains a wonderful restaurant. The food is delicious and the wait staff is excellent. I highly recommend."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2007
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 36 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This place is great! the bartender
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This place is great! the bartender was friendly as well as the whole staff.Food was delicious and I'm definitely going back for the mushroom risotto!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
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Review 37 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great affordable, friendly Italian
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Located in a central area but one whose road we do not usually travel, this was a great find. Food was excellent, though we did not have other than pizzas and salads: both excellent. Reasonably priced excellent wine. Super-service: friendly, accommodating and efficient. Added bonus: it offers 1000 points frequently. We will return for all these reasons."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 38 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Very poor service Menu not
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very poor service
Menu not large or accommodating with requests
Would not rush back to this restaurant"
Menu not large or accommodating with requests
Would not rush back to this restaurant"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 39 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
An Italian restaurant with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"An Italian restaurant with gluten-free, homemade pasta!
Delicious!"
Delicious!"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 40 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Odd service--there was a special
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Odd service--there was a special lunch menu but the waiter didn't seem to be aware of it. The lunch was good but not great--soup with lentils, cavatelli with mushrooms, cheese cake (the best part of the meal!). The bread was good but only tapenade, no butter or olive oil. This is now the only "gourmet" Italian restaurant in our neighborhood, since Teatro Goldoni closed, so I will be eating here more often and am hopeful for some outstanding meals."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2007
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Review 41 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My New Favorite Place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is easily my favorite restaurant is DC now. The staff is very friendly. The food is incredible. The ambiance is perfect for a restful meal."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 42 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A wonderful place to dine!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service is elegant, friendly and reliable. The staff has been at the restaurant for many years, clearly remembers us (including our eating preferences!) and makes it a point of welcoming us personally with each visit. The food is always excellent, and the meals are prepared pursuant to special requests without hesitation."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 43 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was uninspiring to say
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was uninspiring to say the least, and really not anything you could not easily come up with at home. Pasta with anything added such as shrimp, lobster, or even sausage was mostly just pasta. The food was extremely overpriced considering the taste and the fact that all you were really getting was pasta and saouce with a little seafood or saussge thrown in. Not recommended."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2003
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Review 44 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Primi Piatti not competitive
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"There are better choices in the neighborhood."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
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Review 45 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a pleasure. It's my
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Always a pleasure. It's my "go to" lunch stop."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
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Review 46 for Primi Piatti
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A tightly packed Valentine's
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A tightly packed Valentine's Day evening may account for the slow service through most of our meal -it appeared our waiter had a full row of tables. My girlfriend a gnocchi lover was not disappointed in hers. For a Midwesterner like me, the food lacked the extra something that I expect for the price. After dinner the waiter asked if we would like coffee or the dessert menu. My girlfriend asked to see the dessert menu. After about 15 minutes, the check, not the dessert menu, arrived. Not being able to flag our waiter for about 8-10 more minutes, we decided to just pay the check and, again, waited just shy of 10 minutes for him to pick it up."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Primi Piatti
Based on the average of (101) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
15 out of 18 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate