Primizie Osteria Italian Café & Wine Bar
Austin, TX 78702
Phone: (512) 236-0088
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 8am-10pm, Sat 5pm-10pm, Sun 5pm-9pm
Message from Primizie Osteria Italian Café & Wine Bar
Fresh! Vibrant! Delicious!
- Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner
- Boutique Wines & Full Bar
- Custom Catering Services
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Editorial Review for Primizie Osteria Italian Café & Wine Bar – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Flavorful chicken, beef and vegetable combinations are wrapped in signature bread for Eastside dwellers and stylish downtown denizens, who also nosh on fresh salads, soups and pastas. Despite the Italian menu, the concrete floors, high ceilings, soft colors, industrial fixtures and dark wooden accents favor a West Coast loft aesthetic. Large windows look out on the street at this warm and open counter service establishment, providing ample sunlight and a more ambient mood at night.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkGrab a seat at the bar for a glass or bottle from the hand-picked wine selection, a microbrew beer on draft or your favorite cocktail.
The ExtrasSave room for dessert. The menu includes tiramisu, chocolate almond torte, lemon cheesecake and a vanilla gelato with a shot of espresso.
ParkingPark in the free lot behind the Wells Fargo Bank. Turn left on Waller to reach the lot behind Primizie.
Fun FactsAlthough the restaurant opened in September 2007, Primizie has been catering Austin weddings, luncheons, corporate retreats and other special events since 2000.
User Reviews for Primizie Osteria Italian Café & Wine Bar
02/19/2008 Posted by allenej
Because we got the last available table, we were seated immediately. They seemed to be understaffed, so it took quite a long time for someone to acknowledge our table. The spinach salad was great, and my lasagna was amazing. I also tried the other dishes: Caprino e Balsamico Pizza, Orecchiette all Checca con Scamorza, and Spaghettoni Aglio e Olio con Gamberi. They were all delicious, and the portions were perfect for dinner (sadly, no leftovers). The tiramisu was basic, but the chocolate torte was delightfully rich. We did try to order drinks at the bar while we were waiting, but unfortunately they wouldn't allow us to add them to our table's bill (they required separate tabs even though the bar/restaurant area is small & combined). Given that the wait was so long, it would've been nice if we were offered bread to munch on. I also think that a small salad should be included with the meal. Our waitress was very sweet, and our overall experience was a nice one.
Pros: amazing taste, vegetarian options
Cons: long wait, slightly overpriced
01/26/2008 Posted by chrisdm21
A group of friends and I go out to dinner every Friday and we were all excited about trying Primizie. There was about an hour wait when we got there (8pm on a Friday) so we waited at the bar. The bar was packed but there wasn’t anyone behind it serving drinks. For the 45 min we gathered around the bar we managed to flag someone down for one drink. After being seated at our table, we sat for about 15 min before our drink orders were taken and another 10-15 min after that before placing a food order. We kept thinking they had forgotten about us. The food took 45min+ and by that time it was 10:30 or so.. it was almost comical. Primizie has a good atmosphere but it's VERY loud. They have good food, but it's not worth the lack of service.
Pros: Menu, atmosphere
Cons: Service
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