Prima Cucina Italiana

4.5

409 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Great for fine wines

Regional Italian with emphasis on the cooking of Rome. An unforgettable dining experience.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(330) 743-3000
Website
http://www.primayoungstown.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Joshua Santangelo
Private party facilities
Coming Soon Apollo Event Center and Prima Events

Location
4500 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown, OH 44515
Neighborhood
Youngstown
Cross street
Phelps
Parking details
Free public parking on Federal and Phelps and behind the restaurant at the Youngstown Water Department lot.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Affettati Misti
Chefs selection of Salumi, Cheese, and Vegetables
Insalata Misticanza
Mixed Green Salad, Shaved Fennel, White Balsamic Vinaigrette, Shaved Parmigiano
Insalata Caprese
Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Tomato, Roasted Red Peppers, Cucumber, Red Onion, Basil, Focaccia Croutons, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fritto Misto alla Prima
Fried Calamari, Shrimp, Seasonal Vegetable
Cozze
Mussels, Slivered Garlic, Hot Sopressata, Tomato
Polpo
Grilled Octopus, Warm Potatoes, Celery, Red Onion, Gaeta Olives, Citrus Vinaigrette
Polpette
Meatballs, Polenta, Ricotta, Parmigiano

Primi

Spaghetti Pomodoro
Tomato, Pomodorini, Basil
Tonnarelli alla Carbonara
Guancaile, Egg, Cracked Black Pepper, Pecorino, Parmigiano Reggiano
Bucatini All'Amatriciana
Tomato, Guancaile, Garlic, Red Onion, Chili Flake, Pecorino
Linguini Neri allo Scoglio
Clams, Mussels, Wild Shrimp, Garlic, White Wine, Tomato, Squid Ink Pasta
Spaghetti alle Vongole
Clams, White Wine, Garlic, Chili Flake
Pappardelle al Ragu'
Pappardelle Al Ragu'

Secondi

Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Eggplant, Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Pecorino, Parmigiano Reggiano
Pesce del Giorno
Fish of the Day
Pollo alla Milanese
Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Arugula, Lemon, Shaved Parmigiano
Pollo alla Parmigiana
Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Plum Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Pecorino, Pomodoro
Grilled Skirt Steak
Salsa Verde, Rapini, Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary
6oz Center Cut Filet Mignon
Prime Angus Reserve Filet Mignon aged 21 days, Rapini, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Rosemary
35oz Tomahawk
Prime Angus Reserve Bone-In Ribeye aged 21 days, Rapini, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Rosemary

Contorni

Polenta
Milk, Butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Patate
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Rosemary
"Greens" Scarola e Bietole
Escarole and Chard, Garlic, Chili Flake
Rapini
Broccoli Rabe, Garlic, Chili Flake
Cavolini
Shaved Brussels Sprout, Lemon, Parmigiano

What 409 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Youngstown
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Prima Cucina Italiana offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food & service" and "superb cocktails." Guests rave about the "best eggplant Parmesan ever" and a "perfect anniversary date night." While some suggest improvements in ambiance and noise levels, the quality cuisine and attentive service ensure a memorable visit.

409 Reviews

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Brandon
Dallas
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Appetizers were great. Pasta was good, not great. Service was excellent.
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Sharon
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect ambiance,perfect service and excellent food!
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Susan
Pittsburgh
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first visit to the new location did not disappoint !!! Our table ordered the meatball/polenta/ricotta appetizer and the sausage stuffed bacon wrapped dates. Both were awesome!!! Entrees were the eggplant parm and fillet. Both outstanding. I highly recommend the new Prima Cucina!!!
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Mary
Pittsburgh
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was terrific. Love the new location! Food and wine were terrific. The eggplant was amazing. Only place I have it.
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Carlie
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best eggplant Parmesan ever! Halibut was like a steak! Excellent server! Get some art on the walls. Great evening for our birthdays!
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Barbara Kivlighan
Cleveland
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is second time dining at the new location. Both times the food has been excellant. Our waiter Greg, sealed the deal, he was knowdgeable, accommodating and did not rush the evening
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Kimberly
Pittsburgh
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice restaurant. Staff very friendly and helpful. Waitress very kind and friendly. Food was good.
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G
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Restaurant open, but not completely open?! The original “Upstairs” advertised on TV not avail for dining ? “Downstairs” lacks ambiance and needs more decor and artwork!! Waiter friendly, attentive, and familiar with menu. Food average, but pricey for the location and ambiance. Too close to the bar and too many bar customers for the football game and could hear vulgar 4 letter profanities swearing almost entire time dining really detracted from dinner.
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Kathy
Cleveland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were celebrating a birthday for one of our dear friends. Our host was friendly and accommodating. Our server was very nice, so pleasant and each time came to our table with a beautiful smile. Our table of six enjoyed our meals.
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Dianna
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Excellent food & service!!!!! Beautiful space, maybe add a little art on the walls! Did I mention the food & service are EXCELLENT? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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FAQs

Prima Cucina Italiana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (330) 743-3000.

Prima Cucina Italiana is rated 4.5 stars by 409 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4500 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown, OH 44515

Additional information

Cross street
Phelps
Neighborhood
Youngstown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Free public parking on Federal and Phelps and behind the restaurant at the Youngstown Water Department lot.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joshua Santangelo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.primayoungstown.com/
Phone number
(330) 743-3000
Private party facilities
Coming Soon Apollo Event Center and Prima Events

Prima Cucina Italiana

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Spaghetti alle Vongole

Spaghetti Pomodoro

Cavolini

Sfizi

Warm Marinated Olives

Shishito Peppers

Carciofini

Devils on Horseback

Antipasti

Affettati Misti

Insalata Misticanza

Insalata Caprese

Fritto Misto alla Prima

Cozze

Polpo

Polpette

Primi

Spaghetti Pomodoro

Tonnarelli alla Carbonara

Bucatini All'Amatriciana

Linguini Neri allo Scoglio

Spaghetti alle Vongole

Pappardelle al Ragu'

Secondi

Melanzane alla Parmigiana

Pesce del Giorno

Pollo alla Milanese

Pollo alla Parmigiana

Grilled Skirt Steak

6oz Center Cut Filet Mignon

35oz Tomahawk

Contorni

Polenta

Patate

"Greens" Scarola e Bietole

Rapini

Cavolini

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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How is Prima Cucina Italiana restaurant rated?

Is Prima Cucina Italiana currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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