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Primo

2 S Main St, Rockland, ME 04841
207 596 0770
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Ranked #2 of 63 restaurants in Rockland
Price range: S$38 - S$38
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Description: Italian and Mediterranean inspired menu...James Beard Award winning Chef Melissa Kelly prepares Farm to Table Cuisine in a restored farmhouse. 4 Acres of kitchen gardens, heritage pigs & chickens supply the restaurant with the freshest ingredients. Primo is both a gem to our local clientele as well as a culinary destination for food lovers in search of casually elegant dining. Supporting local and sustainable farms & businesses. Creative & seasonal cocktails, artisanal breads, handmade pastas, gelato and much more. Sundays and Thursdays come for $1 oyster night at the bar or join us for our small plates menu at our new Antipasti Counter. WE HAVE 40-50 SEATS AVAILABLE FOR GUESTS DROPPING IN WITHOUT RESERVATIONS.....THERE IS ALWAYS A PLACE !!! Private Salon on the second floor for up to 14 guests or reserve one of the original parlor rooms. Make a reservation or feel free to drop in to our lounge area.
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Madison
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28 reviews 28 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

I've been there twice, most recently on May 15, and had the same wonderful experience and fabulous food both times. The service is wonderful - very attentive without being intrusive, and the atmosphere is very relaxing and quiet. I can't say enough good things about the food! I saw another review that called it "underwhelming" and I was so disappointed... More

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Woolwich, Maine
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

I love the concept of Primo in Rockland Maine. Farm to table is taken to a whole new level. Produce is grown & harvested right outside the restaurant and the animals are raised on the property. Nothing is wasted. The restaurant is beautiful and tastefully decorated. Very classy. We enjoyed our cocktail in the second floor "counter room" where you... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We ate tonight at Primo expecting an exceptional dining experience based on the reviews and accolades this place has received. We were not disappointed. The food was exceptional. Our server, Sarah, was fantastic. The passion for food and service starts at the top and is evident in the entire staff. We came to Primo because we were visiting Camden. We... More

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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

A really lovely meal with excellent service. The pace of the service was perfect. The food was really delicious. Primo is a restaurant for a "special night out" which we had. I would definitely love to return some time.

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Titusville
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101 restaurant reviews
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96 helpful votes 96 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Primo's is just the best restaurant on the Maine coast. But way up in Rockland you do not expect to find a NY style and level dining experience ( no offense Rockland or Maine). Now, you will pay top dollar for this but it is worth every penny from the excellent wine selection to the changing menu that constantly challenges... More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013 via mobile

We have been there a couple of times and loved it. It is a true gem in the area! I have nothing but great things to say about the whole experience!

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USA3
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6 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This restaurant is by FAR the best restaurant in Maine! This is the type of restaurant where you have flavors that you could never imagine and have no idea how the chef came up with the recipe. Everything is usually fabulous from start to finish. There is such attention given to detail on every plate and the waitstaff are not... More

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Rockland, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

Primo has a unique combination of fine dining in the cozy atmosphere of a new house. The menu often changes and the quality of the food remains extremely high. Primo grows much of its own produce on the premises almost year round in its greenhouses and has committed itself to sustainability. The new renovations upstairs includes another bar, expanded bar... More

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Downingtown, Pennsylvania
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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

No matter how you look at it, Primo is a treat. The food is local, much of it comes from their own gardens, the ambience is first rate and the wait staff is very knowledgeable. Everything about Primo is special. Every morsel of food tastes special here somehow. I have commented that even the butter and olive oil tastes better... More

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Portland
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37 reviews 37 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

My boss and his wife took me to Primo as a Holiday Thank You....It was exquisite...the food, the drink, the atmosphere and the staff were all wonderful! I am proud to think that we have such an outstanding and creative restaurant in our area! The attention to detail is incredible

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