Primitivo Wine Bistro

4 (310)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

1025 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291

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About this restaurant

Take a culinary tour through Mediterranean cuisine at Primitivo Wine Bistro. Established at the turn of the century, this Bistro-style restaurant serves small plates and a fine selection of wine. The cozy setting comes complete with rustic d�cor, linen drapes and a lovely outdoor patio. Primitivo Wine Bistro's menu features an assortment of hot and cold items, including optional low-fat gluten-free dishes. Diners rave about the herb-marinated fried chicken, the paella with shrimp and the grilled rib-eye. A favorite with many of the locals, Primitivo Wine Bistro is tailor made for a casual dining experience with friends or a loved one. The restaurant�s hipster ambiance and art-lined space also make it suitable for a fun, romantic date.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday, 12:00-2:30 pm. Dinner: Daily, 5:30pm - closing. Happy Hour: Sunday - Thursday 5:30-6:30pm.
Website
http://www.primitivowinebistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Eddy Shin
Private party facilities
Semi-private patio rental available.

Location
1025 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
Neighborhood
Venice
Parking details
Valet and street parking available.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Mixed Spanish Olives$6.00
Citrus, chile, olive oil
Patatas Bravas$7.00
Crispy heirloom potatoes, garlic confit, brava sauce, aioli
Sauteed Tiger Shrimp$14.00
Toasted garlic, dried chili, parsley, Albarino
Bacon Wrapped Dates$10.00
Spanish chorizo, candied walnuts, balsamic
Tortilla Espanola$9.00
Caramelized onion, potato, sauce romesco, garlic aioli

Soup & Salads

Daily Soup
Ask your server for details
Kale & Quinoa Salad$12.00
Kale, red quinoa, marinated hearts of palm, fried garbanzos, roasted lemon vinaigrette
Winter Stuffing Salad$14.00
Herbed croutons, toasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, celery, sherry vinaigrette, mixed greens
Heirloom Tomato Salad$14.00
Citrus zest, fresh orange juice, thyme, apple-balsamic reduction, crostini
Baby Beet Salad$14.00
Spinach, candied walnuts, yellow & red baby beets, herbed goat cheese, white balsamic reduction, extra virgin olive oil
Grilled Shrimp Salad$14.00
Grilled prawns, baby spinach, orange and grapefruit segments, PX vinaigrette

Lunch Entrees

Farmer's Market Vegetable Pasta$12.00
Mixed seasonal vegetables, arrabiata sauce
Pan Seared Salmon$16.00
Sauteed Farmer's Market greens, quinoa, roasted lemon vinaigrette
Daily Grilled Flatbread$13.00
Ask Server for details
Steak Frites$17.00
Flat Iron steak, salsa verde, arugula, truffle scented parmesan fries
Spanish Paella$17.00
Organic chicken, tiger shrimp, black mussels, chorizo, peas
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$12.00
Marinated tomatoes, gruyere, grilled asparagus, arugula, dijonnaise
Housemade Turkey Burger$14.00
Tillamook cheddar, heirloom tomato, carmelized onions, avocado mayo. Choice of sides
Grilled Applewood Smoked Bacon BLAT$12.00
Toasted French country bread, butter lettuce, heirloom tomato, Haas avocado, dijon aioli. Choice of sides

Reviews

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4.0

(310)

4.1Food
3.9Service
4.0Ambience

Noise • Moderate

310 Reviews

DL
DrLN
Los Angeles27 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 30, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant has been our neighborhood gem for 14 years, when we moved in! Jimmy and Erin, cannot think of a better management team, they took the time to get to know each and every patron, knew our habits, made us feel special every time we came in! They will succeed in any endeavor they take, love and respect conquers all!! Cher, Jenny, Daniela, Anthony (now in SF) and Papa Miguel, you were our family for so many years, will never forget you!! Cher has become an adjective in our life, if it is a "Cher" pour, it was substantial! Thank you Daniel for everything and our wine choices, Merci Beaucoup! Good luck with all! For new owner: Maintain the local vibe!! Linda and Alex!
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SaraB Gold
Los Angeles32 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 24, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Booked this reservation for one last visit to Primitivo before they close forever. Waitress was top notch. Food very good. Only complaint was that they had sold the last bottle of the wine we ordered...but then our waitress suggested an alternative that was just right.
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BarryS
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 22, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful combination of Spanish, French, California. Been there many times, never had a bad - or even mediocre - meal.
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midwestfoodies
Los Angeles12 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 22, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a fantastic experience here on our first visit. Couldn't wait to return only to find out that the restaurant/menu is changing after 13 years. Our only question "why"? It's a great formula, unique but not pretentious. Go there before it's too late and have the paella or the lamb chops or the bacon wrapped dates or the brie....the list goes on and on
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles9 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 8, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We have been to this restaurant about half a dozen times. Never disappointed. Tasty food and God wine. One problem with this recent visit. I forgot to take a $5 bill that was in visible from the front seat of the car and, of course, the money was gone when the valet returned our car.
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TommyG Gold
St. Louis66 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 2, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Cosy little place with lots of character. Good selection of appetizers. Very good food, I had the Sea Bass. It was very good, lots of flavors going on and was cooked just right.
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lecker Gold
Atlanta5 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 1, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good for sharing and getting a taste of a few different things.
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kathe90035 Gold
Los Angeles339 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 20, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
This was my first time at the restaurant. There were 6 of us and we sat on the patio. The noise level was too high and we had slow, indifferent service. My duck, however, was good.
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JodyT
Sacramento12 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A nice find while on vacation in LA area. Great service, good was light, fresh and tasty.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles27 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 29, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We always enjoy Primitivo. There is great variety of tapas. One of these days I must try the main dishes but so far we always order tapas! It is great to go with a group so you can taste lots of different tapas! The white sangria seemed a little watered down this time, almost like fruit and water....The indoor ambiance is so-so but it was a little chilly outside so we stayed indoors. The service was also a little sketchy this time - everything came at once instead of staged so we were a little overwhelmed! The waitress might have been a little more attentive to that problem; the restaurant wasn't crowded.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday, 12:00-2:30 pm. Dinner: Daily, 5:30pm - closing. Happy Hour: Sunday - Thursday 5:30-6:30pm.
Website
http://www.primitivowinebistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Eddy Shin
Private party facilities
Semi-private patio rental available.

Location
1025 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
Neighborhood
Venice
Parking details
Valet and street parking available.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Primitivo Wine Bistro

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Tapas

Mixed Spanish Olives$6.00

Patatas Bravas$7.00

Sauteed Tiger Shrimp$14.00

Bacon Wrapped Dates$10.00

Tortilla Espanola$9.00

Soup & Salads

Daily Soup

Kale & Quinoa Salad$12.00

Winter Stuffing Salad$14.00

Heirloom Tomato Salad$14.00

Baby Beet Salad$14.00

Grilled Shrimp Salad$14.00

Lunch Entrees

Farmer's Market Vegetable Pasta$12.00

Pan Seared Salmon$16.00

Daily Grilled Flatbread$13.00

Steak Frites$17.00

Spanish Paella$17.00

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$12.00

Housemade Turkey Burger$14.00

Grilled Applewood Smoked Bacon BLAT$12.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable