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Upscale eatery with a variety of intimate spaces draws acclaim for its ambitious Italian dishes.
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Address: 2 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841
Phone: (207) 596-0770
Website: http://www.primorestaurant.com/
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After 26 seasons, numerous awards, recognitions and two other locations, Primo — in Rockland Maine — has matured into what Chef Melissa Kelly calls a “full …
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Primo Restaurant menus change every day with the freshest ingredients available from our farm … 2 Main St Rockland, ME 207-596-0770 [email protected].
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Pop-up store hours: Monday – Wednesday 10am -5pm Thursday – Sunday 11am – 9pm Closing at 1 pm on Christmas Eve Closed Christmas Day A call ahead is advised: ( …
Reviews
Arulselvi Selvaraja
I visited Primos for the first time last year (2024) and had a phenomenal experience. Unfortunately, I don’t think the same can be said for this year (2025). First the food – the duck with the brussel sprouts and winter squash puree, and the fish soup with the rouille were amazing! The oysters with tomatoes were a lovely combination. The swordfish + gnocchi and the pasta dish were not per the description, and the taste was decent albeit not delectable given the price point.
The most glaring difference was the service. I was treated quite differently from the other patrons, which was quite jarring. I’ve spent almost a week in Maine this time around, and it was nothing short of wonderful, barring my experience at Primos. There were two exceptions, the one person who helped me get some water, and the other who was kind enough to greet me and get me some bread when I sat at my table. I just spent $250 (+$50 tip) at Primos, and I don’t think I’ll ever return.
… moreThe most glaring difference was the service. I was treated quite differently from the other patrons, which was quite jarring. I’ve spent almost a week in Maine this time around, and it was nothing short of wonderful, barring my experience at Primos. There were two exceptions, the one person who helped me get some water, and the other who was kind enough to greet me and get me some bread when I sat at my table. I just spent $250 (+$50 tip) at Primos, and I don’t think I’ll ever return.
May Bresler Herzog
While I love farm to table places this one was very hit-or-miss, and had a problem with consistency and portion sizes. As a rule I would recommend sticking with dishes off the daily menu and not the specials list. Some of the dishes were hits – like the fish stew, the pork and figs pizza (though it was way too big to be considered an appetizer!) and the halibut, while others were misses like the pork chops (huge, extremely expensive and nothing to write home about) or the panzanela salad (bland and mediocre). Given the area and it’s offering, this is a good restaurant, but overall I would say it’s overrated.
… moreMolli Wentworth
i may be burned at the stake (as a mainer) for writing this review, so i’ll start with the positive—our one good dish was the octopus appetizer, yum! and my wine was tasty.
but, for the rest of the meal (three appetizers, two mains, one dessert) it felt as if nothing had been tasted before leaving the pass, no flavor citrus and wilted greens with our (unsalted) beet carpacio, not fresh tasting branzino with an odd side (unpitted olives, underripe artichokes, and no flavor overcooked beans) which was on special, and way overcooked fish in my soup. my husband forced himself to eat everything (due to the price) except my pasta, which was inedible.
maybe we ordered the wrong things and the menu is far too big to do each dish well… but when you ask yourselves what we have at home to eat after a $200 bill, i’d say it’s a let down. the space was beautiful, cozy and the servers we’re all lovely—atmosphere 9/10 food 3/10.
… morebut, for the rest of the meal (three appetizers, two mains, one dessert) it felt as if nothing had been tasted before leaving the pass, no flavor citrus and wilted greens with our (unsalted) beet carpacio, not fresh tasting branzino with an odd side (unpitted olives, underripe artichokes, and no flavor overcooked beans) which was on special, and way overcooked fish in my soup. my husband forced himself to eat everything (due to the price) except my pasta, which was inedible.
maybe we ordered the wrong things and the menu is far too big to do each dish well… but when you ask yourselves what we have at home to eat after a $200 bill, i’d say it’s a let down. the space was beautiful, cozy and the servers we’re all lovely—atmosphere 9/10 food 3/10.
Katie Grayson
Sarah was our waitress and she was phenomenal and knowledgeable. She joined in on our conversations and was extremely attentive. We came from Indiana to explore the best local restaurants and we are so pleased that we did! Thank you to the chefs, managers, coordinators, our waitress, and staff for an amazing experience.
… moreMike Drinks
Wonderful dinner but make sure you have transportation. You may have difficulty after 10:30pm getting a ride from the one cabby running that late in Rockland. We did get a pickup after 20-25 minutes waiting outside for the 2 minute ride back to 250 Main. But it was seriously tense. There was a consensus about the 1/2 mile walk back to town not being advisable. We were very relieved in the end but the experience was nerve racking. Anniversary dinner, Bourdain travel experience, first real vacation since pre-Covid. Primo was the main goal when planning the trip. This final part of the night overshadowed the entire experience although everything was delicious and the service attentive and helpful. Just plan ahead, don’t lose track of time and don’t count on the only cab driver running after 10. Note, Lyft nor Uber do not seem to actually operate in the area.
Sam and Rob at the bar were kind and helpful and thanks to Paul for his patience with us wine novices. We ate ourselves silly and tipped very well.
… moreSam and Rob at the bar were kind and helpful and thanks to Paul for his patience with us wine novices. We ate ourselves silly and tipped very well.
francisco sanchez
This place in Rockland Maine is truly beautiful and classy, and the staff is amazing, so friendly and attentive, always on top. The food was just okay. My pasta was a little too salty and didn’t have much meat. My wife’s dish was fine but also light on the meat. The onion bread was really good, and everything is super fresh, straight from the farm. I’d come back for the great atmosphere and service, but not really for the food.
… moreKaren Quach
Really cool experience in Rockland, ME- totally worth the road trip we made from Portland. We arrived early to check out their farm. They have a few acres right next to the restaurant, with farm animals and garden beds full of vegetables. They are a full circle kitchen and farm to table restaurant. The chef is a two-time James Beard award winner and we loved this meal! The pastas especially are so well done.
… moreJulie’s bites
I really enjoyed my dinner. The other people in my party did not like their choices as much as I enjoyed mine, so my impression is that it could be hit or miss. I enjoyed fois gras with rhubarb, duck breast with cherries, and rhubarb crostata with gelato. My entries were flavorful and the servings were generous. The service was attentive. When making reservations be aware that the dining area has the first and second floor. The second floor has steep stairs with the railing on the left side, which could be a challenge for mobile limitations.
… moreJennifer Astram
I had my eyes on this gem for a while…Primo did not disappoint. Everything was seamless, even when I messed up the resy, the staff were kind and quick to fix it! The farm, restaurant, and property are beautiful. Our table was perfect- oversized, comfy with pillows, ambient, and intimate. Jessica, our server, was knowledgeable, attentive, and just overall wonderful. The food was magical. You can tell how much love goes into every plate! Jessica surprised us and took us to view the kitchen after our meal. This was special as we admire the work of Chef Melissa Kelly on the farm and in the restaurants. We ended back at the farm the next day to pick up a jacket. Everyone who was working on the farm or in the restaurant were so kind, had genuine smiles, and I could just tell this is a special place. We both cannot wait to go back. It’s the absolute best.
… moreMiss Brightandwell
One of the best restaurants I’ve ever ate at. The food is delightful. A true farm to table experience. Walked around the farm, and had a magical time.
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