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Food - IL Primo, Cebu City, Cebu

IL Primo

4.5 (49)
PHP2000 and over
Italian
NUSTAR Resort & Casino, Cebu City, Cebu 6000

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IL Primo

4.5
PHP2000 and over
Italian
Cebu City

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Il Primo means "The First" as it is the first restaurant to welcome guests when they set foot at the grand entrance of the casino.

Taking pride with its premium quality beef, Il Primo boasts its world-class Italian steak prepared using Josper Grill – a specialized grill to optimally preserve the meat’s aroma, delicacy and succulence.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    PHP2000 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Daily 2:30 pm–5:30 pm Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Valentino Chirico
  • Private party facilities
    Please email: dining@nustar.com.ph or call +639985396735
  • Neighborhood
    Cebu City
  • Cross street
    NUSTAR Resort and Casino
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at IL Primo.

4.5

4.5
(49)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

49 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and staff. Had appetizers, 3 pasta dishes and a ribeye, and dessert. All were great.

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  2. Manuel

    El Paso1 review

    3.0

    Dined on October 14, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    First Impression: Staff is amicable and seat you fast. The place is clean and elegant in its own way. A review of the menu does not show the wines and all around the bar area are just liquors and spirits. Midway: My date orders her appetizer and I order mine but only hers arrive and I never get mine mentioned or it never gets brought out so she shares hers with me. We order entrees and mocktails. End of night: We get told 15 minutes after waiting for entrees that my drink is not available and the food doesnt arrive for another 10 minutes. The squid is cooked perfectly but the shrinp is really tough. The lamb chops are overcooked too and all we get is a question if its okay that the food is not to standard? I literally cant wait another 30 minutes for the restaurant to fix both entrees due to an early flight next morning, so we ate what we had before it got late. Verdict: I would go there again if I want another mid and not so stellar service and food.

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  3. Roman

    Hesse2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on August 15, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Rib eye half full of fat. Good service at the beginning but Poor service towards the end. Disappointed honestly.

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  4. Sharon

    Shropshire29 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely people, fabulous waiter and lovely talking to the Italian chef, however the whole of this resort seems to have supply issues, barely any wines available, ordered dry aged T Bone but although we could see it in the cabinet, we were told that only the fresh steak was available ? Ordered linguine vongole for starter, but it came along with the main so had to turn it away as If id eaten it, the steak would be cold or vice versa. Sirloin side of the T Bone was a little tough. Restaurant was very empty so the ambience was missing but as mentioned the staff were fabulous

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  5. Nathalia

    Philippines1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time exploring Cebu City was made truly unforgettable by this dining experience. The Japanese wagyu was exquisite—perfectly prepared, indulgent, and absolutely worth savoring. Paired with a fine red wine and enjoyed while watching the fireworks, the evening felt intimate, elevated, and beautifully curated. The warm service and lovely atmosphere completed the experience. A place I will gladly return to whenever I’m back in Cebu. -Miss Nathalia

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  6. Todd

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A wonderful experience here in Cebu, so glad we found a high end steak house. Tom-a-hawk steak was aged to perfection and tasted so good with the sides.

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  7. Suzanne

    Richmond1 review

    3.0

    Dined on January 1, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My family and I made a reservation for dinner on January 1. Upon arrival, the lady receptionist kept pushing the New Year’s Eve dinner package on us. We were there on the 1st not on New Year’s Eve but she insisted it was extended another night. She gave us the impression that the 7 of us could only dine at Il Primo if we availed of the dinner package, at least 1 or 2, and the rest of my company can just order steaks or pizzas, as she said, they weren’t serving pasta that night. So as not to disappoint my family, I went ahead and ordered the 4,000 pesos dinner package and ordered pizzas. I shared my dinner package with the family. As I looked around at other tables, not one had ordered the dinner package? Why was it imposed on us? Not only was this experience disappointing, that night, four of us got sick from the food we ate there.

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  8. Jürg

    Switzerland4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a Buon Natale menu at Christmas eve. Place offered for two was a "cantina in row" arranged table not very cozy. Amuse bouche excellent, Atlantic scallops very good, Tortelli excellent, sorbetto good, main course Angus tenderloin was good and lobster ok but not as fresh and crisp as expected. Take a Philippine Rock Lobster instead next time. Dessert was average, lot of things but not really a concept. Wine: Prosecco was good, Chardonnay good but Merlot was a price optimized saver... Music was horrible for a Christmas event. Service was good but to hectic and quick. Not really relaxing for such an event. Allover impression was good but has potential to improve.

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  9. Yukio

    Philippines1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely experience at Il Primo Italian Steakhouse. The atmosphere was cozy and perfect for couples. The steak was cooked perfectly and very flavorful, and our service Ma'am Maileen was very attentive and friendly. Definitely a great place to enjoy good food in Cebu City.

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  10. Nikka

    Philippines1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good! But I would definitely spend another anniversary here because of the exceptional service from our waitress, Dolette. She was super proactive in taking photos for us, even suggesting how to pose which was super helpful for us as a shy couple. It was like having a photoshoot in the middle of dinner. 🤣 Thank you, Dolette and IL primo. You made my anniversary celebration memorable.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    PHP2000 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steakhouse, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Daily 2:30 pm–5:30 pm Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Valentino Chirico
  • Private party facilities
    Please email: dining@nustar.com.ph or call +639985396735
  • Neighborhood
    Cebu City
  • Cross street
    NUSTAR Resort and Casino
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Guests commonly describe portions as generous, several reviews note generous plating and servings that satisfy, especially for steaks and mains.

Yes, IL Primo adjusts its menu for special occasions: guests report the menu was altered for Valentine's Day and a Buon Natale (Christmas Eve) menu was offered.

Yes, IL Primo is frequently chosen for anniversaries and couples' nights, with guests praising its cozy atmosphere, attentive service, steaks and wine for a special evening.

Yes, guests have enjoyed dining in an outside area with sea views, making the al fresco spot a pleasant option when available.

The dry-aged ribeye is a standout here, guests repeatedly praise the dry-aged rib eye steak, and the menu lists Ribeye (US Black Angus Excel) among the grilled cuts.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed, and many guests do dress up a touch for anniversaries and special celebrations.

Il Primo feels elegant and cozy, an elegant dining room with an open layout that lets you see the cooking station, creating a warm, intimate setting popular for couples and special occasions.

Yes, families dine here comfortably; multiple guests mention visiting with children (kids enjoyed pizza, fries and pasta), and family celebrations are commonly reported.

Evening dinner is the sweet spot, guests frequently praise IL Primo for anniversary and dinner visits, and one guest specifically recommends visiting at night; dinner service runs daily from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm.

IL Primo centres on an elegant main dining room, with an outdoor seating area that offers sea/skyline views and an open layout where the bar and cooking station are clearly visible.

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IL Primo

4.5
PHP2000 and over
Italian
Cebu City

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
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