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Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday through Friday: 2pm – 11pm
Saturday & Sunday Brunch 10-2 / Dinner 4-11
Crispy Oysters ………. $16
Piquillo Rouille, Watercress, Radish, Pickled Onion
Artisanal Bread ………. $9
Sourdough, Sticks, Baguette, Butter, Oil, Jam
Sepia ………. $15
Calabrian Chile, Tapenade, Basil
Burrata ………. $15
Pickled Strawberry, Honeycomb, Watercress Sponge, Saba
Asparagus ………. $14
Beet, King Oyster, Tomato, Idiazabal, Herb Vinaigrette
Bruschetta ………. $19
Crab, Avocado, Fermented Radish
Octopus ………. $17
Salt and Vinegar Fingerling, Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette
Sambuca Shrimp ………. $17
Fennel, Toast, Cream
Mussels ………. $17
Fennel, Shallot, Cream, Nduja, Toast
Tuna Louie ………. $19
Tomato, Asparagus, Olive, Egg, Traditional Dressing*
Ricotta Gnuddi ………. $15
Leek, Toy Box Tomato, Asparagus, Cured EggYolk, Pea Beurre Blanc
Bacalao ………. $17
Preserved Lemon Remoulade, Pickled Green Tomato
Meat & Cheese ………. $17
Daily Selection
Castle Franco ………. $15
Pancetta, Red Onion, Tomato, Point Reyes Blue Cheese
Primo 2.0 ………. $14
Chèvre, Cipollini, Cinnamon Toast, Strawberry Vinaigrette
Caesar ………. $14
Romaine, Grana, White Anchovies, Toast, Tijuana Dressing
Beet & Carrot ………. $15
Watercress, Goat Cheese, Pistachio, Green Goddess
Lamb Bolognese ………. $18
ABC’s, Grana
Alfredo ………. $17
Fettuccine
Carbonara ………. $18
Bucatini
Vodka Sauce ………. $18
Sausage, Mushroom, Rigatoni
32 oz Porterhouse ………. $100
6 oz Petite Filet ………. $33
8 oz Filet ………. $45
22 oz Bonein Ribeye ………. $60
16 oz Kansas City Strip ………. $55
Lamb Rack ………. $47
Vodka – Peroni Battered Haddock ………. $29
Expensive Chips, Pickled Green Tomato Tartar
West Coast Sole ………. $29
Radiatori, Picatta
Shrimp & Octopus ………. $33
White Corn Polenta, Lemon, Roasted Garlic, Butter
Tuna ………. $35
Asparagus, Tomato, Leek, Basil Purée, Saba*
Swordfish ………. $27
Arrabbiata, Braised Fennel
Chicken Piccata ……. $25
White Wine, Caper, Lemon
Veal Marsala ……. $29
Sweet Wine, Mushroom, Cream
Eggplant Parmesan ……. $21
Marinara, Mozzarella
Lasagna ……. $22
Ricotta, Beef, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce
Pork Osso Bucco ……. $45
White Corn Polenta, Balsamic Cipollini
Pork Osso Bucco ……. $45
White Corn Polenta, Balsamic Cipollini
Steak Florentine ……. $110
Porterhouse, Truffled Creamed Spinach
Braciole ……. $29
Cured Meat, Egg, Mozzarella
Truffled Creamed Spinach ……. $12
Grilled Asparagus ……. $9
Cured Egg Yolk
White Corn Polenta ……. $9
Grana, Pickled Onion
Smoked Tomato ……. $11
Goat Mac & Cheese
Veal and Pork Meatballs ……. $11
Marinara,Reggiano
Brunch Served Saturday and Sunday 10-2
Small
Maritozzi – Crème Brule, Jam, Seasonal Jam, Burton’s Maple Syrup ….. $14
Octopus – Salt and Vinegar Fingerling, Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette ….. $17
Bruschetta – Crab, Avocado, Fermented Radish …. $19
Meat & Cheese – Daily Selection ….. $17
Tuna Louie – Tomato, Asparagus, Olive, Egg, Traditional Dressing ….. $19
Smoked Tomato – Goat Mac & Cheese ….. $11
Mussels – Fennel, Shallot, Cream, Nduja, Toast ….. $17
Asparagus – Beet, Shitake, Tomato, Itziable, Herb Vinaigrette ….. $14
Artisanal Bread – Sourdough, Sticks, Baguette, Butter, Oil, Jam ….. $9
Bacalao – Preserved Lemon Remoulade, Pickled Green Tomato ….. $17
Chicken Fried Pancetta – Calabrian Chile, Maple ….. $15
Garden
Primo 2.0 – Chèvre, Cippolini, Cinnamon Toast, Strawberry Vinaigrette ….. $14
Caesar – Romaine, Grana, White Anchovies, Toast, Tijuana Dressing ….. $14
Beet & Carrot – Watercress, Goat Cheese, Pistachio, Green Goddess Dressing ….. $15
La Colazione
Ricotta French Toast – Lemon Curd, Flower Syrup Tasting ….. $19
Baked Eggs – Marinara, Burrata, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sourdough ….. $17
Potato Frittata – Spanish Chorizo, Giardiniera, Idiazabal, Yukon ….. $21
Asparagus Frittata – Toy Box Tomatoes, Leek, Taleggio, Saba ….. $19
Chicken & Waffle – Whipped Butter, Honeycomb, Calabrian Chile Maple Syrup ….. $25
Croissant – 1974 Big Mac Jingle, Fried Egg …. $19
Dutch Baby – Hope you like berries, Grade A Maple, Expensive Butter ….. $17
Tuna – Asparagus, Tomato, Leek, Basil Purée, Saba ….. $35
Carbonara – Bucatini ….. $18
Patty Melt – French Onions, 1000, American, Marble Rye ….. $19
Haddock – Vodka Peroni Battered, Expensive Chips, Pickled Green Tomato Tartar …. $29
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Beer & Wine
– Eight Rotating Tap beers –
Wines by the Glass
Whites
Filodora Tommasi Prosecco
Pighin Sauvignon Blanc Friuli
Barone Fini Pinot Grigio Italy
Tomaresca Chardonnay
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay, Russian River
Prelius Vermentino, Maremma
REDS
Banfi Chianti Classico
Tenuta Sassoregale Sangiovese
Sobon Barbera, Amador County
Sartori Pinot Noir
Banfi Centine Red Blend Toscana
Cabernet Sauvignon Poggio Al Tufo Maremma
Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano D’ Abruzzo
Specialty Cocktail’s
– All Specialty Cocktail’s Priced at $16 Dollars –
Barrel Aged Negroni: Hendrick’s Gin, Campari, Antica Vermouth
In Oak for Four Months, Served on the rocks
Palermo Firing Squad: Primo’s take on the Oaxacan Firing Squad
Corazon Tequila, Cassi, lime juice, aged Grappa, lavender syrup. Served on the rocks
Italian Mai Tai: A lighter spin on a Mai Tai
White Flor De Cana Rum, Disaronno Amaretto, lime Juice, and simple syrup
Gin Primo: Light refreshing beverage
Empress Gin, St. Germain, lime Juice, housemade lavender simple syrup and smash basil
Barrel Aged Paper Plane: Italian twist on a Boulevardier
Equal Parts Redemption Bourbon, Noninio Apertivo, and Nonino Amaro in Oak for Four Months
Frisco Club: El Silencio, Solerno, Fernet, grapefruit juice, lime juice, simple syrup
Strawberry Mezcal Negroni: Strawberry Rhubarb Tarragon house made sweet vermouth, El Silencio Mezcal, Campari
Zuca Brasi: Sazerac Rye, Zucca amaro, Strawberry Shrub
Le Cochon: Pancetta Infused Bourbon, cantaloupe juice, and lime juice
Rhubarb Gin Sour: Botanist Gin, Campari, Rhubarb syrup, grapefruit juice, egg white
Blackberry Rosemary Smash: Buffalo Trace, lime juice, rosemary simple
From the Cellar
Blends
“Super Tuscan was coined in the early 1980’s to describe a red blend from Tuscany, here are some of most famous”
Guidoalberto Tenuta San Guido (Sassicaia 2nd wine) 2017 ……….$120
Guidoalberto Tenuta San Guido (Sassicaia 2nd wine) 2018 ……….$100
Le Serre Nuove Ornellaia Toscana (Ornellaia 2cd Wine) 2017 ………. $150
Oreno Tenuta Sette Ponti Toscana (Bordeaux blend) 2013 ………. $150
Biserno Lodovico Antinori Toscana 2012 ………. $170
Agricola Querciabella Camartina (Cabernet/Sangiovese) 2010 ………. $180
Tignanello Antinori Toscana 2012 ………. $200
Tignanello Antinori Toscana 2018 ………. $240
Ornellaia Superiore Toscana 2012, 2013, 2014 ……….$375
Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido Tosccana 2011, 2012, 2013 ………. $400
Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido Toscana 2015 (375ml) ………. $200
(Voted Best Wine in the World 2018)
Amarone
Expect bold aromas of cherry liquor, black fig, carob, cinnamon and plum along with subtle notes of green peppercorn, chocolate and crushed gravel dust
Le Salette Amarone della Valpolicella Veneto 2015 ………. $165
Sartori Estate Collection Amazon 2007 ………. $170
Buglioni Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2017 ………. $150
Bar Menu
Fried Oysters – Piquillo Rouille, Watercress, Radish, Pickled Onion $16
Burrata – Fermented Strawberry, Honeycomb, Watercress Sponge, Saba $15
Bruschetta – Crab, Avocado, Fermented Radish $19
Bacalao – Preserved Lemon Remoulade, Pickled Green Tomato $17
Meat & Cheese – Daily Selection $17
Mussels – Fennel, Shallot, Cream, Nduja, Toast $17
Pat LaFrieda Burger – Taleggio, Pickled Onion, Fig Jam, Brioche $21
Vodka-Peroni Battered Haddock – Expensive Chips, Pickled Green Tomato Tartar $29
Patty Melt – French Onions, 1000k, American, Marble Rye $19
OUR HOURS
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday through Friday: 2pm – 11pm
Saturday & Sunday Brunch 10-2 / Dinner 4-11
CONTACT US
(530) 600-2221
1181 Emerald Bay Rd,
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150