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Review of Primo Restaurant in Orlando, Florida

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When you’re in the mood for organic fare in Orlando, forego the temptation to settle for a chain restaurant close to your hotel and head for Primo Restaurant instead. This is one of the few places in Orlando where the chef hand picks ingredients the local area, and menu choices are made with quality ingredients and a fine sampling of contemporary Italian cuisine-all with a southern touch and healthy ingredients in mind. Whether you’re staying at the Grande Lakes resort in Orlando, or simply want to venture out for a new dining experience, here’s what you need to know.

Primo Restaurant: What to Expect

Chef Melissa Kay has created a special menu for the Orlando venue (others are located on the east coast in Rockland, Maine and out west in Tucson, Arizona) and her creations live on here with a range of seafood, pasta, duck, and lamb dishes combined with herbs and spices picked from the greenhouse. Dinner and dessert are the only offerings here as the restaurant isn’t open during the day. However, there’s plenty to enjoy from in this contemporary Italian restaurant.

You’ll walk into a casual and relaxed atmosphere at Primo, despite its location at the ritzy Grande Lakes resort. The dining room is decorated with dark wood tables with a choice of indoor or outdoor seating. Reservations are recommended as this place is full almost every night.

Menu Highlights at Primo Restaurant

The appetizer menu at Primo is one of the best examples of seasonal offerings in Orlando, and the chef collects the freshest ingredients from the area’s farmers market. Highlights of the appetizer menu include Sauteed Foie Gras, Organic Beet Salad, and the classic Farmer Salad made with organic soft boiled eggs. The recipes here are unique and feature some of Orlando’s best picks of citrus, seafood, and fresh vegetables each season.

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The fish and meat entrees feature halibut, salmon, swordfish, organic chicken, and grilled duck. Each item is infused with unique herb and spice marinades, and you wont’ be disappointed with the choices here.

Dessert is a real treat, especially with the fresh Strawberry Shortcake and Chocolate Dipped Cannoli. If you’re a chocolate fan, the Warm Chocolate Budino Cake is your best match; served with coffee gelato and warm caramel, it’s sure to deliver any necessary chocolate fix. Cooler months call for the Warm Apple Crumble served with vanilla gelato and pomegranate juice topping-a seasonal treat that’s not to be missed! The best complement to dessert is a cup of Organic Rock City Coffee; this Ethiopian Yirgacheffe blend is a treat in itself.

The Bottom Line:

Primo Restaurant offers a nice break from the chains and typical gourmet restaurants in the area, and is conveniently located inside the Grande Lakes resort for easy access and a variety of choices. If you’re heading here for a special occasion, be sure to call ahead for the day’s specials and dessert offerings.

Primo Restaurant is located inside the Grande Lakes Resort. It’s a peaceful retreat from the bustling Disney area, located at 4040 Central Florida Parkway. Call (407) 393-4444 for reservations and specials.