Primo Italian Steakhouse

3.8 (295)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

1054 Central Ave, Middletown, OH 45044

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Charming

Five simple words comprise Primo Italian mission statement.
Promise to our guest the best experience with our
Responsible team, we promise to
Improvise and make sure we create
Memories on every single
Occasion. PRIMO.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(513) 392-2100
Website
http://Primeprimo.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Shawn Heine
Catering
Please contact Nelson@primeprimo.com
Private party facilities
Please contact Nelson@primeprimo.com
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1054 Central Ave, Middletown, OH 45044
Neighborhood
Middletown
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Primo Italian Steakhouse.

3.8

(295)

4.0Food
3.8Service
4.0Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

295 Reviews

J
Jim
Cincinnati4 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant was closed. You need to take it off your site. I had set up a business dinner and had to scramble to find another restaurant
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Valerie
Cincinnati3 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food was overly salty. The service was terrible. The bartender was also the waiter. We were the only ones in the restaurant for an hour. Another family came in to eat and after 20 minutes, they got up and walked out because no one ever come to serve them. For us to be the only people in the restaurant they should have been way more attentive. It spoke volumes to us that on a Friday evening, We were the only ones in the restaurant that should tell you enough. Definitely NOT Primo!!!
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Betty Gold
Cincinnati60 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a hidden gem. The owner was so very nice. The food was excellent.
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Scott
Phoenix14 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very enjoying dining experience! Friendly service
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NC Gold
Cincinnati72 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place, big portions, highly recommend, great patio and specials, love the lobster Carbonara and spaghetti and meatballs.
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Katie
Cincinnati2 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just wasn’t that great. Had been looking forward to finally going. Most likey will be returning.
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Karah-Lyn
Cincinnati3 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
It was a Saturday night and we were the only ones in the restaurant… Aside from the awkwardness of being the only guests, contrary to what you would expect, the staff were not attentive and it took a long time to get service, refills, and get the check at the end of the meal. The wait staff did not speak or act in a professional manner or with correct etiquette - for example, addressing the men at the table as “dude” and not taking the ladies orders first. The food was good once it actually arrived, but the overall experience (especially considering the price tag) was awful. We will not be back.
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Marcine
Cincinnati2 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
So my genuine feeling about this experience is conflicted. I will break it down by pros/cons of my honest review. Pros: the food! It’s delicious! It’s pricey for sure but it’s really good. The music choice was super diverse and it was a really nice ambiance. The waitress was a sweetheart and the customer service was great Cons: their menu is a crusty wrinkle piece of paper. For a $62 steak I expected better honestly. Honestly that’s not that big of a deal. Their drink cocktail list needs improvement for sure. The bar was out of a common liquor gin but on Wednesday’s they have $7 Martinis so they should have gin for sure. My fiance ordered a dirty martini and instead of them advising that they were out they put vodka. She got really sick and I think they should have told us they were out of gin so she could have changed her choice. Their protein is very expensive and I feel like overall the restaurant needs a reset So that’s my opinion. It was good but disappointing at points. Dine at your will.
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John Gold
Cincinnati6 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Steak was over seasoned and I expected better for 52 dollars. Not much of a bourbon selection either. Overall not as good as advertised. Will most likely not going back.
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Genois
Cincinnati3 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The the ships were wonderful. The food was from scratch. It was all anniversary. I really don’t like pasta, but because it was so fresh and so good I was eating my husband‘s food.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(513) 392-2100
Website
http://Primeprimo.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Shawn Heine
Catering
Please contact Nelson@primeprimo.com
Private party facilities
Please contact Nelson@primeprimo.com
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1054 Central Ave, Middletown, OH 45044
Neighborhood
Middletown
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.