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My wife and I ate here for the first time Saturday. Arrived a little early, seated at a great table and totally enjoyed the whole experience. Admittedly, since we were early it wasn't crowded or noisy but we like that sometimes. Service was extremely attentive and the food was tops. I had a veal chop which was very good (I gave it a 4.5 out of 5) and my wife's veal milanese was excellent (5 of 5). Dessert was a shared cheesecake and they brought over a small plate of biscotti. I think a very important factor is that the owner is right there overlooking everything. It was obvious that he was the owner and was in charge. I can't wait to go back.

Noisy, crowded and apparently designed to deter civilized conversation. The headwaiter/manager was rude, incompetent and dishonest about our reservations. Servers either ran wildly around the table, banging down plates, or left the area for long pauses. The food was passable for a neighborhood hangout, arguably, but nothing to go out of the way for in a city of 10,000 restaurants.

Best food; best servers; best ambience in Manhattan. Superb personal service at lunch from Zarko, Consistently outstanding quality and service. Repeat customers are treated like family. Lunch is an unhurried pleasure and a must for me every Friday.....and always gorgeous floral arrangements. When I want to impress out of town visitorss, THIS is the place I take them.

I have lived in the neighborhood for years. I never thought to go in because I had no idea what was behind the curtains. I wish I had checked it out sooner. Pros: 1) Good quality and relatively sophisticated Italian (i.e. they aren't serving "chicken parm") 2) Atmosphere is comfortable, tables are not too close together 3) Reasonably priced - great value for very good food 4) Service is not spectacular but still reasonably good Cons: Senior citizens abound (not out of control, but they are definitely there).

Primola offers the best-quality food and service and exceeds one's expectations. The waiters are welcoming, kind, efficient and helpful. The decor is elegant, clean, and comfortable. Primola is definitely a restaurant that everyone should try. Our family always enjoys dinner at Primola each time we visit New York and it is always a perfect meal and experience.

Me and my husband went there last night and first they didn't give my husband the same clams that were on the menu (they were cheaper cleams). When we told the waiter his response was "I guess they couldn't find the other kind"...not an apology or compensated him in any way. We got the main meal and it was a only a piece of veal for an outrageous price - no side of pasta or anything. My husband is in the restaurant business and was disgusted how over priced it was for what we got. For high prices, there wasn't any ambiance either.

I eat at Primola all the time. Almost once a week. The food is consistently good. The waiters couldn't be better. They are totally professional and as accommodating as possible. I usually eat their with my elderly mother and the staff is as kind to her as possible. If you have a chance stop by and you won't be disapointed.