Primo - Rockland

4.7 (1665)

$30 and under

Italian

2 S. Main St., Rockland, ME 04841

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Italian and Mediterranean inspired menu...James Beard Award winning Chef Melissa Kelly prepares Farm to Table Cuisine in a restored farmhouse.

4 Acres of kitchen gardens, heritage pigs & chickens supply the restaurant with the freshest ingredients. Primo is both a gem to our local clientele as well as a culinary destination for food lovers in search of casually elegant dining.
Supporting local and sustainable farms & businesses.

Creative & seasonal cocktails, artisanal breads, handmade pastas, gelato and much more.

Sundays and Thursdays come for $1 oyster night at the bar or join us for our small plates menu at our new Antipasti Counter. WE HAVE 40-50 SEATS AVAILABLE FOR GUESTS DROPPING IN WITHOUT RESERVATIONS.....THERE IS ALWAYS A PLACE !!!

Private Salon on the second floor for up to 14 guests or reserve one of the original parlor rooms.
Make a reservation or feel free to drop in to our lounge area.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Spanish
Hours of Operation
Early May to June: Dinner: Wednesday - Sunday: 5:00pm to 10:00pm; July 1st - Labor Day: Wednesday - Monday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Labor Day - October: Wednesday - Sunday: 5:00pm to 10:00pm November - Open: Thursday - Sunday: 5:00pm to 10:00pm Closed for season - Early January through Early May
Website
http://www.primorestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Melissa Kelly
Catering
Custom Menus
Private party facilities
Private Party can accomdate from 12 to 120 guestsSmall and intimate private room can accomodate up to 14Original parlor rooms can accomodate 15-35

Location
2 S. Main St., Rockland, ME 04841
Area
Rockland
Parking Details
Park adjacent to the restaurant and garden. Feel free to stroll through the garden before or after your Meal!
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Pizza al FornoUSD 18.00
white pie, Ricotta, Sbriciolona Finocchiona sausage, shaved fennel & Chianti braised onions
Baby KaleUSD 13.00
from the garden with a creamy almond dressing, watermelon and black radish
Hudson Valley Foie Gras hot and coldUSD 18.00
seared & mousse with apricot jam and chive cream cheese pain perdu, brulèed apricots
Big Eye Tuna CrudoUSD 17.00
watermelon, feta and radish, chile~lime vinaigrette & mint
Spring Minestrone SoupUSD 15.00
fiddlehead, fava beans, green ceci, sugar peas and overwintered roots, in a San Marzano tomato broth with black barley and orzo, radish leaf pesto
Baby Mustard Greens SaladUSD 13.00
with roasted peppers, boquerones, celery and Pecorino Sardo, sherry vinaigrette
Farmer SaladUSD 15.00
frisee, romaine and radicchio lettuces tossed with a lemon-parmesan vinaigrette olive oil fried croutons, house~made bacon and a backyard poached egg
Maplebrook Farm StraciatellaUSD 16.00
"Honeymaker" Mead macerated apricots, sage honey & arugula
Fried Oyster "BLT"USD 17.00
Pemaquid with a smoked tomato aïoli and bacon powder, chiffonade romaine Ebenecook with bacon aïoli, smoked tomatoes, endive
Salad of Red LettucesUSD 15.00
with shaved Manchego, fresh black mission fig, green olive and a Primo Membrillo almond truffle, sherry vinaigrette
CharcuterieUSD 18.00
country pate, fennel coppa, head cheese, ciccioli and liver rillettes with pickles, radish, crostini and house mustard

Pasta

Fatta en Casa

Mezze Rigati with ragu NapoletanaUSD 30.00
braised grass fed beef shank, CSR chuck steak and hot Italian sausage, ricotta salata
Spinach GramignaUSD 33.00
with Veal Blanquette, fresh peas, pecorino and black pepper
Porcini Tagliatelle with seared Dayboat ScallopsUSD 36.00
wild mushrooms, spinach and prosciutto
Candele Pasta "Cacio e Pepe"USD 27.00
housemade guanciale, fresh caciocavallo and pecorino

Mains

Pan Roasted Local Halibut & LobsterUSD 42.00
Preserved lemon and fava bean risotto with wild garlic, fava leaves
Brown sugar brined Local Pork T-BoneUSD 44.00
hazelnut farroto, Hakurei Turnips & their greens Apricot Fig Mostarda
Crisp Seared Local SkateUSD 30.00
Pommes persillade, salsify and parsnip frite, sugar snap peas & Bordelaise sauce
North East Family Farm Grass fed New York Strip Steak, from the grillUSD 45.00
Potato gratin with wild nettles and sweet onion, summer truffle stuffed morels, braised veal neck jus, swiss chard
Sautéed Lubina & Red Prawn with Frutti di MareUSD 44.00
Acqua pazza, spicy fish brodo with Sardinian cous cous, broccoli and herbs
Pork SaltimboccaUSD 33.00
roast garlic mash, garden spinach, prosciutto & mushroom~Madeira jus
Seared Wild King SalmonUSD 33.00
sweet pea puree, sugar snaps, radish and quinoa
Moulard DuckUSD 36.00
2 ways...confit leg and grilled breast Wild mushrooms, ramps and sunchokes!
Chicken SorrentinaUSD 34.00
Lightly sautéed chicken breast layered with crispy eggplant, basil and fresh mozzarella Fried artichoke and Sylvetta arugula with olives

Reviews

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4.7

(1665)

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
1.0Value

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1,665 Reviews

EL
ELLENS
Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews
5.0
Reviewed on 23 July 2019
1. Overall 5
Amazing restaurant! Farm to table. Gorgeous food- casual atmosphere. The wait staff know their stuff. Absolutely!! Love it!!
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JustDucky10
Greater Boston11 reviews
5.0
Reviewed on 14 July 2019
1. Overall 5
The best dining experience in the area. Chef is a master! Fresh ingredients, many from the garden.
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TH207
Greater Boston7 reviews
1.0
Dined on 1 January 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
It was freezing! There was record cold but that’s not an excuse as there was cold air blowing on my legs the whole time and the staff shrugged it off 3 times as a “drafty” house. It meant the food was instantly cold after being brought out. The food was “fine” not really noteworthy or destination worthy as the hype would have you believe. Very disappointing-it might have been slightly more enjoyable if it was cozy and warm as I had anticipated and not in my coat and scarf the whole time. Still overpriced for the quality of food that can be found at many other great food destinations in Maine for less and a more comfortable and pleasant dining ambiance. Would not return again.
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BonViviantfromCT
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on 1 January 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food at Primo is outstanding. We have eaten at Primo a number of times over the last few years and both the menu and food are consistently very creative and well executed. The service however can be hit or miss. This New Year's eve, it was more of a miss. This did not seem to be a consequence of being overly busy, it was not. We have been there when it was much busier. We had reservations, and despite there being empty tables when we arrived, we were directed to wait in the bar until "our" table was ready. We were seated 30 minutes after our reserved time. The wait staff is pleasant, but on this occasion did not meet our expectations for the level of service we have enjoyed there previously and have come to expect for the prices (our bill was over $300.00 [including a 20% tip] for two without dessert or a bottle of wine). Examples of the less than expected level of service included obviously empty glasses placed at the edge of the table not being cleared until we asked them to be cleared after multiple visits to the table by servers/wait staff, no refilling of water glasses by wait staff; we did it ourselves, and food (complementary pre-meal appetizers) being placed on the table by runners without description of what is was. It seems as though the staff is trying, but has not been adequately trained to provide the level of service that should be provided to make this a truly 1st class experience. Again, this seems more a function of who you get than anything else. We have been there previously and had outstanding service. The service was fair, just not what we expect at the prices charged. Despite this, we will return as the food is good enough to overlook the inconsistent quality of service, just not as frequently as we otherwise would. It is unlikely we will return for dinner on New Year's Eve.
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Markie
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 January 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always fun. Crazy busy always. Terrific waitstaff. Food is always wonderful.
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Cheryl
Greater Boston9 reviews
2.0
Dined on 31 December 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Even though I gave it a poor review based on my New Years Eve experience, that was the first time I've been disappointed here, so I don't think it's fair to say I would not recommend it, because I would. I'll go back, but if I have another experience like the latest one, I will stop sending people there. My risotto was way stiffer than even an al dente, the lobster was tasteless and had the texture of something that had been previously frozen. It was so cold in there that I had to leave my coat on, and I was not even sitting near an outside wall. We were there 20 minutes before drinks were offered, and 45 minutes before they arrived. All in all, very, very subpar for Primo.
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StephenG
Greater Boston19 reviews
2.0
Dined on 29 December 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I had such high hopes for this restaurant as I had heard such great things. We had a reservation and had to wait 20 minutes for our table to be ready. Overall, the food was just okay, none of the bold fantastic flavors I had hoped for, and it is very expensive. If you’re going to charge those prices, you have to deliver each and every time.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on 25 December 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very good as always. Service still needs help, but the creative food makes up for that.
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SallyV
Greater Boston1 review
4.0
Dined on 24 December 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The ambiance was very good and the food excellent. I have never had a meal at Primo that has not been outstanding. Really like the local ingredients and fish.
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LC84
Greater Boston48 reviews
3.0
Dined on 24 December 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A bit of a disappointment this time. On Christmas Eve, we took some family who have heard us rave for years about Primo. Overall, the food preparation wasn't up to its usual level. Could be that we just prefer the vibe in the summer when the farm is up and running. We'll be back.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Spanish
Hours of Operation
Early May to June: Dinner: Wednesday - Sunday: 5:00pm to 10:00pm; July 1st - Labor Day: Wednesday - Monday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Labor Day - October: Wednesday - Sunday: 5:00pm to 10:00pm November - Open: Thursday - Sunday: 5:00pm to 10:00pm Closed for season - Early January through Early May
Website
http://www.primorestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Melissa Kelly
Catering
Custom Menus
Private party facilities
Private Party can accomdate from 12 to 120 guestsSmall and intimate private room can accomodate up to 14Original parlor rooms can accomodate 15-35

Location
2 S. Main St., Rockland, ME 04841
Area
Rockland
Parking Details
Park adjacent to the restaurant and garden. Feel free to stroll through the garden before or after your Meal!
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Primo - Rockland

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Appetizers

Pizza al FornoUSD 18.00

Baby KaleUSD 13.00

Hudson Valley Foie Gras hot and coldUSD 18.00

Big Eye Tuna CrudoUSD 17.00

Spring Minestrone SoupUSD 15.00

Baby Mustard Greens SaladUSD 13.00

Farmer SaladUSD 15.00

Maplebrook Farm StraciatellaUSD 16.00

Fried Oyster "BLT"USD 17.00

Salad of Red LettucesUSD 15.00

CharcuterieUSD 18.00

Pasta

Mezze Rigati with ragu NapoletanaUSD 30.00

Spinach GramignaUSD 33.00

Porcini Tagliatelle with seared Dayboat ScallopsUSD 36.00

Candele Pasta "Cacio e Pepe"USD 27.00

Mains

Pan Roasted Local Halibut & LobsterUSD 42.00

Brown sugar brined Local Pork T-BoneUSD 44.00

Crisp Seared Local SkateUSD 30.00

North East Family Farm Grass fed New York Strip Steak, from the grillUSD 45.00

Sautéed Lubina & Red Prawn with Frutti di MareUSD 44.00

Pork SaltimboccaUSD 33.00

Seared Wild King SalmonUSD 33.00

Moulard DuckUSD 36.00

Chicken SorrentinaUSD 34.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable