★★★★★
The closest thing to authentic Italian food we've had since visiting Italy — the gnocchi and the rosato sauce are unforgettable.
Italian Restaurants · Riverside · Jacksonville
Primi
Piatti
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The place
Primi Piatti is a family-owned Italian restaurant located at 2722 Park St in the Riverside neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida. The kitchen serves traditional northern Italian cuisine, with a focus on housemade pasta, veal and chicken entrées. Signature dishes include potato gnocchi in a four-cheese sauce, fresh mussels steamed in a white wine basil sauce, and shrimp and mussels in the restaurant's herb rosato sauce. The dining room is closed on Sundays and Mondays; lunch is served Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and dinner Tuesday through Saturday starting at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner, and takeout is available. Primi Piatti holds a 4.5-star rating on Google with 507 reviews.
Tucked into a quiet storefront on Park Street, Primi Piatti is one of Riverside's longest-running Italian dining rooms — a small, family-run spot that locals send out-of-town guests to when they want something more old-school than red-sauce. The room is intimate and lightly romantic, with white linens and an unhurried pace that fits the neighborhood.
The kitchen leans northern Italian. Start with the fresh fried mozzarella and house marinara, or steamed mussels in a white wine basil sauce. The potato gnocchi with four-cheese sauce is the dish regulars reorder, and the herb rosato — a tomato-cream sauce that the restaurant has built a reputation around — shows up over shrimp and mussels or with veal. Classic veal and chicken preparations (Marsala, Parmigiana, Piccata) come over angel hair, and the wine list keeps things squarely Italian.
Reservations are recommended for dinner, especially on Friday and Saturday nights when the dining room fills quickly. Street parking runs along Park Street and the surrounding Riverside blocks. The restaurant is closed Sundays and Mondays, serves lunch Tuesday through Friday, and offers takeout for guests who'd rather eat at home.
Family-owned, chef-driven Italian
Northern Italian cuisine and housemade pasta
Signature herb rosato sauce
Potato gnocchi with four-cheese sauce
What to expect
An intimate, white-tablecloth Italian dining room in Riverside with a short menu of housemade pastas, fresh seafood and traditional veal and chicken entrées. Service is attentive, the pace is unhurried, and reservations are recommended for dinner.
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Quaint Italian dining in Riverside. Owner Giorgio and his family welcome you like one of their own — service was impeccable.
★★★★★
Romantic ambiance, classy decor and great northern Italian food in a cozy Riverside storefront. Perfect for a special occasion.
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Frequently asked
Does Primi Piatti take reservations?
Yes — Primi Piatti accepts reservations and they are recommended for dinner, especially Friday and Saturday nights when the small dining room fills quickly.
Is Primi Piatti dog/pet friendly?
Primi Piatti is an indoor, white-tablecloth dining room without a dedicated patio, so pets are not accommodated. Service animals are welcome under ADA rules.
Where do I park near Primi Piatti?
There is free street parking along Park Street and the residential blocks of Riverside surrounding 2722 Park St. Spots fill up at peak dinner hours, so plan to arrive a few minutes early.
What are the most popular dishes at Primi Piatti?
Regulars come back for the housemade potato gnocchi with four-cheese sauce, mussels in white wine basil sauce, shrimp and mussels in the herb rosato sauce, and the veal Marsala served over angel hair.
What are Primi Piatti's hours?
Primi Piatti is closed Sunday and Monday. Lunch is served Tuesday–Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dinner is served Tuesday–Thursday 5:30–9:30 p.m. and Friday–Saturday 5:30–10:00 p.m.
Does Primi Piatti offer takeout or delivery?
Yes — Primi Piatti offers takeout, which can be ordered by calling the restaurant at (904) 389-5545. Third-party delivery is not the restaurant's primary channel.
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