Osteria da Primo

Italian restaurant · Burien

Osteria da Primo

Italian restaurant · Burien

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631 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166

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Discover Burien's hidden gem where the cozy atmosphere meets a vibrant menu boasting wood-fired pizzas and handmade pasta, perfect for a delightful night out.  

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631 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166 Get directions

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$50–100 · Menu

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631 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166 Get directions

+1 206 246 5561
osteriadaprimo.com
@osteriadaprimo

$50–100 · Menu

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"On a weekend, there is nothing more romantic than a meal at this Italian restaurant and pizzeria, thanks to the red walls, the charming, colorful paintings, and the warm atmosphere. For a starter, try the fried artichoke hearts with spicy aioli. Then, try the Caprese salad - a classic yes, but this Caprese is such perfection it doesn’t need to be complicated. The wood-fired pizzas have a thick, crispy crust and almost endless options for toppings. They even have gluten-free pizza." - Laura LeMoon

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Eileen Stone

Google
Amazing food, very accommodating staff and quick service! I will say while I do like the dim lighting, I do wish it was a smidge brighter, I had a bit of a hard time reading the menu clearly at dinner. I see perfectly well with my glasses, so I don't have vision problems apart from that; for someone who has vision issues or partial blindness it may be near impossible for them to read a menu in this lighting.

Ovad A Metab

Google
Came across this restaurant on yelp and decided to stop in for a business trip while traveling with my colleagues and was appalled at this atrocious experience. To start, as they say "first impressions are everything" & wow, upon arrival Lindsey the owner sat us and it took about 15 minutes to approach us, we noticed they were completely understaffed but decided to give it a chance. Our server (the owner) never gave us a smile or any ounce of friendliness while taking our order, in fact she was short abrasive and offensive with her facial gestures, not even allowing each person to finish their order before moving on to the next; nevertheless we ordered our food and awaited our drinks. 25 minutes later one of our items (tagliatelle with tomato sauce no sausage) was served, she didn't stop to ask if we wanted Parmesan or any accompaniment, only the rest of your food will be out in a few minutes.... 15 minutes later the rest of our food arrived while our pasta went cold and EVERYTHING was Completely awful and underwhelming. Our wood fired pizza was burnt on top and soggy on the bottle and it was all entirely overpriced. Having lived in Italy, I can definitely vouch and say this was a sad and painful attempt at "authentic Italian food". The only redeeming factor would normally be it's family owned and operated but considering the offensive service we received from the owner herself I am disgusted with the entire experience. Our bill was about $300 for our table we asked for one item, a soup to he returned and although untouched were still charged. Extremely upsetting. Enter at your own risk.

Duc Huy Bui

Google
Wonderful food, Out of all the four Italian restaurants I’ve been to, on 152and 153rd St, this place has the best Italian food, Service was good, The food though was great. Update: they are now open for dine in food is always great. Can’t wait to try more of their dinner Menu and dessert menu.

Nami N

Google
I came to ODP second time. The first time I came, I ate pizza and dessert. It was a very good pizza and service. The inside of the store has a calm atmosphere and the customer base is good and comfortable. I came to eat pizza again, but I was intrigued when I saw the special menu on the table, so I ordered prawn bisque soup, Farfalle paste with spinach pesto & burrata cheese. Rock fish in white wine with lemon & capers. Served with a vegetable. I liked fish meal and pasta was plain taste. There are so many things on the menu that I want to try, it's hard to choose. I look forward to the next time.

Lori G

Google
Went here with some lifelong friends who go there a lot. We enjoyed everything from the calamari, to salmon, shrimp and pancetta risotto, and the ribs. It’s a small family owned restaurant in Burien with good food. They work hard to please people! I see a lot of comments about credit card fees-I do t understand the co cern-LOTS of businesses are charging fees for card use because the bank fees are ridiculous!

Jason Dunn

Google
A small place you might accidentally drive by and miss it, but don't! Amazing Italian food. We sat outdoors and enjoyed the evening sun. Nothing fancy in terms of decor or presentation, but the food is excellent. The service was good but not great; I had to go find the server to order our appetizer. Overall a really nice experience and the food was great. I'll happily return again!

Ben Verde

Google
Ive been here on a few occasions now and I like my experience. The owners are operators as well and clearly take pride in their work. I respect and appreciate that. All the food Ive tried so far has been delicious. This place is a nice feature of downtown Burien.

Jen K

Google
I used to like this place and haven't been in awhile, but it seems to have lost its way. Pasta was way overcooked and despite the description of a white wine, garlic, and lemon sauce all I could taste was salt. I had to ask for some lemon to cut the monotone flavor. They also now pass on a 3% fee to use a credit card, which should be a cost of doing business or maybe "hidden" in the already high prices. Service wasn't great either. I wouldn't recommend and I won't be going back again. In response to your response...I didn't get the feeling that you would be gracious with any feedback in the moment given the general demeanor of staff. But receiving/accepting honest reviews about the food and service definitely is part of doing business. I'm sorry, but it just wasn't a good experience overall.

The D.

Yelp
We had a fabulous time here! The food (spaghetti & gnocchi specifically) was delectable, our servers were wonderfully polite & friendly, and the restaurant had a very charming atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Linh N.

Yelp
Took one of my best friend here for her birthday. I honestly would have never known about this place if it wasn't on her list of places to try. inside is pretty spacious and dimly lit when I got here. I'm assuming it's run by a family because it looks like their kids work there as well. I waited for my friend before ordering. We started with fried artichoke hearts, I ordered the tagliatelle con gamberi and she ordered the pappardelle alla gorgonzola e pistacchi. The artichokes were really good and I love the sauce that came with that dish. I honestly really liked my pasta dish. It had a great wine flavor but not so over powering. The one thing I will note is that it was on the saltier side. Both of us were talking about how salty it was. I tried a bit of my friends pasta and thought the pistachio sauce was great until the gorgonzola hit haha. I'd definitely prefer a different cheese since gorgonzola isn't a personal favorite of mine but it was really good! I had a really nice dinner here and drinks were so good. Service was great! It was pretty busy at one point so I didn't mind waiting to get our food order in since it gave us time to catch up.

J C.

Yelp
The gnocchi here is amazing and we had them add some chicken to a dish and the chicken was sliced and cooked perfectly!

Shay E.

Yelp
We love trying new places. This place has been on our list to try for a while. We tried a couple months ago and it was randomly closed for the evening (totally understandable with a mom and pop shop). I had the Spaghetti Divavolati with Prawns which was delicious. Just the right amount of spice. I was afraid it looked dry when it came out but it wasn't at all. I was shocked that it came with 10 prawns. My dining partner enjoyed the Risotto with Prawns and Panchetta. Which also had a surprising 10 prawns and was super cheesy. Both dishes were 8.5/10. We will definitely be back. I would love to try their wood fired pizza.

Van E.

Yelp
The food is terrific as usual; Carlo is a fantastic chef, and Lindsay takes great care of the guests. This is our Italian restaurant of choice...I cannot say enough!

Andrea W.

Yelp
OMG THE LOBSTER RAVIOLI!! We ate here for my cousin's birthday a couple of months ago, and it was FANTASTIC! The appetizers, the entrees, and holy cow the cocktails! Service was very nice, and the dining room is adorable. The only drawback is the price... but what can you expect with todays grocery prices and such excellent food? You pay top dollar for it!

Joyce L.

Yelp
A low-key Italian restaurant but solid in taste, texture and flavor. Neighborhood gem it is.

Chris R.

Yelp
This review is about the gluten-free pizzas: Don't get them. My wife is pretty sensitive to gluten, and with Bison Creek closed down we were looking for something to fill the "pretty dang exceptional GF pizza"-shaped void. We paid $26+tax for something that would lose to a DiGiorno. Prefab crust and meager toppings made for an insubstantial and disappointing pizza, though the flavors were good. I'm not singling them out; I've found it to be a pretty standard price point for a comparable product at any number of other similar restaurants. And like, it may be that ordering a gluten free pizza at an Italian restaurant is like ordering a burger at a Chinese restaurant: They perhaps only have it on the menu as a concession, because enough people ask for it; it's not why they're in business, and it's priced to dissuade. So! If you're going to go here, get something that they're passionate about making and have good reviews on; it seems like they are well-deserved. Just don't get the GF pizza.

Nathan H.

Yelp
Such a wonderful place, from the drinks to the dessert. My grandma loved this place and I know we will be back real soon!

Sam L.

Yelp
In all honesty the atmosphere is very off, server was borderline unkind, and the food was super heavy. Really wanted to like it, but everything about the place seemed really cheap.. definitely not the quality I was expecting for the price point. So many other, better restaurants in Burien now.. would definitely skip this one.

Nami N.

Yelp
I came to ODP second time. The first time I came, I ate pizza and dessert. It was a very good pizza and service. The inside of the store has a calm atmosphere and the customer base is good and comfortable. I came to eat pizza again, but I was intrigued when I saw the special menu on the table, so I ordered prawn bisque soup, Farfalle paste with spinach pesto & burrata cheese. Rock fish in white wine with lemon & capers. Served with a vegetable. I liked fish meal and pasta was plain taste. There are so many things on the menu that I want to try, it's hard to choose. I look forward to the next time.

Kingsley S.

Yelp
Tl;Dr Going to be a bit harsher cause it needs to be called out, but the food was good. Came here with friends before going over to the airport, so we decided to hit up a nice small restaurant that seemed promising yet should be hidden enough to not have a long line. My friends and I definitely do not resemble the rest of the clientele here. Staff felt a bit cold - something I did not really expect from a homey-vibed Italian restaurant. It took a while for staff to take our order - and our server had taken an order from people that seated after us. We thought of speeding up the process by closing our menus to signal that we were ready to order, but we eventually had to flag the server down. When taking the order, it seemed like the server did not want to be waiting our table - not a big deal ~ I used to work in food service and I definitely understand the feeling. But it seemed like when waiting for the other table that seated after us, the servers mood did a 180. We waited 40 minutes between ordering and receiving food. And we had seen the table seated after us receive their food. Vibes were not right. We had debated on just walking out because of that. But decided to wait a bit more. The server finally came and we suspect that they heard us, since they became much more accommodating to us. Once we finished our food, I did give in and left a standard tip - but looking back, I wonder if I should've given less - if any at all. I'm going to give the benefit the doubt to the restaurant and say that they do seem extremely short staffed - in the kitchen and outside. Food wise - the food was great. The sauce was extra thick - and so on the heavier side - so be prepared to leave with a food coma. Portion size was quite generous. They use quite a large amount of parsley - just a heads up. This was my last meal in Seattle for a while, and I definitely hope to comeback to reaffirm that the sluggish service is just a lack of staff issue and not because of who I am.

David C.

Yelp
Family owned restaurant, who knows their authentic italian food! Excellent and calm atmosphere. Service is great also.

Leanna L.

Yelp
3/28/24 what a wonderful evening! Party of 13! Service was great from our waitress! Every entree tasted sooooo good. ( we all shared bites of our dinners) Chef asked personally how everything was ! PERFECT! What a plesant evening at your place...Thank you again!!

Ovad P.

Yelp
Came across this restaurant on yelp and decided to stop in for a business trip while traveling with my colleagues and was appalled at this atrocious experience. To start, as they say "first impressions are everything" & wow, upon arrival Lindsey the owner sat us and it took about 15 minutes to approach us, we noticed they were completely understaffed but decided to give it a chance. Our server (the owner) never gave us a smile or any ounce of friendliness while taking our order, in fact she was short abrasive and offensive with her facial gestures, not even allowing each person to finish their order before moving on to the next; nevertheless we ordered our food and awaited our drinks. 25 minutes later one of our items (tagliatelle with tomato sauce no sausage) was served, she didn't stop to ask if we wanted Parmesan or any accompaniment, only the rest of your food will be out in a few minutes.... 15 minutes later the rest of our food arrived while our pasta went cold and EVERYTHING was Completely awful and underwhelming. Our wood fired pizza was burnt on top and soggy on the bottle and it was all entirely overpriced. Having lived in Italy, I can definitely vouch and say this was a sad and painful attempt at "authentic Italian food". The only redeeming factor would normally be it's family owned and operated but considering the offensive service we received from the owner herself I am disgusted with the entire experience. Our bill was about $300 for our table we asked for one item, a soup to he returned and although untouched were still charged. Extremely upsetting. Enter at your own risk.

Bret M.

Yelp
I rarely give 5 stars to anyone because you have to hit all marks: great service, great atmosphere, great good. Carlo and Lindsey treat us like we're in their personal dining room. Even on the nights that they are short staffed, they make sure to set expectations as we arrive. Alright, let's unpack this little Burien treasure: 1. Atmosphere: When I finally wandered in to this precious spot, I thought the place was brand new because of how clean it was and how fresh the paint job looked. To my surprise, they had been there for almost two decades. The lighting is faint and intimate. You have your choice of bistro seating outdoors, table setting inside that can accommodate groups or just a two top, or (and this is my personal favorite) sitting at the bar that overlooks the pizza making station and has a window into the kitchen. 2. Service: Like I said, it feels like you are being served in the owners dining room. Lindsey and her wait-team are casual, quick, informative and helpful. If I'm torn between a couple things, they are always happy to offer a recommendation. I have asked Lindsey on many occasions to suggest a wine because my knowledge of Italian wine if fairly limited. I have never been disappointed with her suggestions. 3. Food & Wine: Carlo's menu is extensive. There are many options for folks to try. I think the only things on the menu I haven't had are the fish dishes. Gnocchi, Spaghetti al Forno, Fiochetti ai Funghi Porcini and Pizze alla Carlo are our go-tos when we want comfort food. The Ossobuco, Saltimbocca and the ribeye are tremendous. I can not stress this enough.....I've never had a mediocre meal here, let alone a bad one. The portions are generous, the prices are very, very reasonable and for those of you that like wine.....the wine list is extensive for a mom & pop shop. They even have a wine club that is pretty popular. I have been hesitant to write such a glowing review because I like that I can still wander in on Friday nights and get a table. But when you love a neighborhood place like this, you kind of want to brag about it.....so we are. My cousin drives 45 minutes from Tacoma on a fairly regular basis to eat here. Give them your money.....I promise you won't be sorry about it.

Ben H.

Yelp
Holy f'in moly this place is expensive for what you get. I will not be coming back. The Osso Buco was pretty sub-par.

Kristy B.

Yelp
Went here for my birthday last night and had to write a review. We've lived in Burien for way too long to have not tried this place before. There are a lot of Italian spots in Burien but this is a standout. Perhaps THE standout. The service was excellent and the food completely divine. We had the Bruschetta with prosciutto and mozzarella, olives (they give you so many olives it's awesome!!!!) to start. The bruschetta was perfectly presented and dusted with just the perfect touch of salt. For dinner I had the pappardelle with a Gorgonzola cream sauce and pistachios. And the husband had the gnocchi Al forno. The pappardelle was so light and delightful. The gnocchi though...I'll be daydreaming about that deliciousness for awhile. Dessert was also amazing. Tiramisu of course and it was a star. We also had the torta di limoncello which is a do not miss and of course pairs perfectly with limoncello. I'm so sad it took us this long to try our new favorite Italian restaurant. Can't wait to go back!!

Mark M.

Yelp
Great place for Italian food in Burien. It's a family run business with friendly service and awesome food. Best prime rib steak in the area. Very good brick oven pizza.

Deals V.

Yelp
Yesssss!! Delicious! Amazing woodfire oven , Sangiovese, handmade pasta. Hit all the notes *chefskiss

Mila L.

Yelp
My husband and I celebrated my birthday there this past Sat. we had the Caprese salad, Spaghetti Carbonara & Ostertia Pizza--all were delicious! We loved the atmosphere and the staff was very nice. We had a great time and will be returning soon!

Tamara B.

Yelp
Cute wine package. Pepper in olive oil is a great add on. I hope to try them again sometime.

Duc Huy B.

Yelp
I know I keep doing praises but this place does stand out, I mean I tried DoorDash for the first time today and to my surprise this restaurant does do DoorDash and Uber eats but I did DoorDash. Let's just say I got my favorite meal again which my manager who saw what I had gotten for lunch, I actually wanted to try what I was eating and after she tried it she asked me where this restaurant was. I never recommend a restaurant to anyone but I told her where this restaurant was and she said eventually she'll try it and maybe she'll order the same thing that's the thing I never recommend any restaurants unless those people ask me to. Somebody even told me that they would pay me to order food from for them from this restaurant. After they saw what I was eating.

Julie M.

Yelp
First time visiting this restaurant and it was spectacular. Extensive food menu and specials. Large wine list. I had the mushroom pasta in a marsala sauce and it was super tasty. The spicy shrimp starter was also delicious. For the quality of food the prices were very reasonable and I'll definitely be back to try another of their delicious meals.

Robert R.

Yelp
Wow! It's all I can say, does not look like a fancy restaurant from the outside or the inside for that matter but the food can't be beat.

Jennifer V.

Yelp
Some of the best Italian I've had! The mushroom purses are delicious! Pizzas are equally delicious and frankly I've never had a bad meal here. Do yourself a favor and check this little gem in Burien out. You won't regret it.

Erin J.

Yelp
I've been meaning to try OdP since it opened, but have been somewhat deterred by the price compared to some similar Italian joints in the Burien area. I had a promo code from a delivery partner of theirs and thought I'd take advantage of it by getting some OdP takeout. It was okay, but I feel like there are some better options at that price point. I ordered the pappardelle con salsiccia (pappardelle pasta with sliced sausage and red sauce). The pasta is made in house. While I appreciate the extra effort it takes (I make my own on occasion), I feel like the pasta fell flat--quite literally. I prefer much more of a chew to my pasta, and I felt like this was rolled far too thin. It really lacked any body, and I found the noodles just kind of clumped together in a mass and broke apart as soon as I tried to get a bite on my fork. I liked the red sauce--it was fresh tasting and not acidic in the least--but there just wasn't enough of it. Same went for the sausage: very yummy but bites that actually had sausage were few and far between. Overall, for the price, I think there are better Italian meals to be had in the Burien area.

Jason D.

Yelp
A small place you might accidentally drive by and miss it, but don't! Amazing Italian food. We sat outdoors and enjoyed the evening sun. Nothing fancy in terms of decor or presentation, but the food is excellent. The service was good but not great; I had to go find the server to order our appetizer. Overall a really nice experience and the food was great. I'll happily return again!

Nunya B.

Yelp
Food was great. Went for a family event and had a large group. Made reservations and arrived a little early. They seated us right away. Unfortunately it was a pretty busy time so we had to wait over 15 minutes before the server even acknowledged us let alone took our drink order. I'm not sure if she was over worked but seemed irritated and the vibe was off. There were 2 young people who kept walking through the restaurant and filling waters but they never came to our table and absolutely would not make eye contact. I'm not sure if they were new or just learning but hopefully they'll get it figured out for thirsty patrons. I wouldn't have minded a wait for the food but was kinda bummed we weren't able to chat over wine. Keep your people happy with drinks and the rest is forgivable. Food was served pretty quickly and was very good. If I go back it'll only be with one or two people and hopefully the service will be a little better. This may have been a one off experience so I'll probably try there again and update if it's improved.

Paul G.

Yelp
Like anything done at a true level of excellence... This sounded simple... sounded easy.... you know.... "Anyone could do this". But what was delivered was simply one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Our Sister Mel lives close to here and knows the owners and chef well.... so of course we were greeted very warmly.... and I observed repeatedly every guest that came in behind us ... even if a stranger.... got the same warm Italian gracious embrace of hospitality. Everything about this evening was special. Of course for me... the best was my "Simple... Easy" Spaghetti and Mussels. "Spaghetti alle Vongole". Spaghetti with local white Manilla Clams in the shell, white wine, lemon and garlic. OMG you gracious food gods..... it was absolutely the best pasta and clams I have ever tasted. The homemade spaghetti perfect. The wine sauce incredible... the finish I'm sure was a great olive oil... and while they don't serve anything at the table with butter.. I thought there might be a little butter in the final stages. The lemon and garlic were distinct... and bold but not sharp or harsh. You can tell I liked it! The Star.... the Clams.. and plenty of them.... steamed perfectly... tender moist tasty little bites.... surrounded by the sauce and perfect pasta.... Hell I have seen Food Heaven. Oh yeh.... Great wine selection... and excellent variety of Bourbons and Ryes. What's not to love. Can't wait till we visit again.... wish we didn't live 1200 miles away.

Matt C.

Yelp
Owner chef Carlo was a great guy and was the reason we dropped by on "support Small Business day" for dinner. This time, however, the pizza (which tasted good), came out lukewarm. The Osso Buco appeared to be a quality piece of veal on a good size bone. The first piece I cut out again was lukewarm, and by the time I took a small piece of bone marrow out of the bone, it was utterly cold. I now believed they precooked these items and just put them into the oven briefly to warm them up. flavor was not bad, but who needs cold bone marrow?! There were other guests around, so I did not want to bring it up to the owners then. I paid over $21 for the pizza and $35 or so for the Osso Buco and am willing to wait for the restaurant to have it hand made for us. I did not want to go to a fast food joint after all. Disappointed.

Tenneall M.

Yelp
I have eaten here several times and have never been disappointed. I attended one of their wine dinners recently and had a blast. It's a small, family-owned and run restaurant that is full of flavor and comfort. Also, the bathrooms are some of the cleanest I have ever seen, so you know they care and are doing it right. Thank you for so many wonderful dinners and I will be back for more!

Yasmine N.

Yelp
The food is delicious. The carbonara is creamy and flavorful. It has good amount of pancetta. The spaghetti con vongole has so many clams, as you can see in the pic. Lightly broth with clam juice is very sweet. This is my first time try the spaghetti vongole. It seems quite simple dish, but tastes amazing. It's dairy free, but it's still good without being cheesy, just the way it is. We ended with limoncello, it tastes sweet and light touch of lemon flavor. Sweet tooth will definitely like this one.

Lana B.

Yelp
The owners of this restaurant are great people. I work next to this restaurant and frequent it several times a year with my co-workers. The service is always great, the food is always tasty, and the ambiance is cozy with it's white tablecloths, comfortable chairs, and dim lighting (my favorite). I've had several pasta dishes here from the Gnocchi al Forno to the Penne Estive and all have been good. The Insalata Primo is a great salad to start with too. The wines are always good. On a recent visit I had the Limoncello cake and that was divine. I'm not a big fan of cake but had no problem polishing this one off. A good solid Italian restaurant in the heart of Olde Burien.

Ly L.

Yelp
Has a very romantic warm feel. Self swatiVery welcoming and amazing customer service. I wasn't a fan of the bread and oil/vinegar that came with. We ordered the bistecca calabrese (prime ribs) with grilled asparagus and Spaghetti al forno (baked spaghetti). I ordered the bistecca calabrese medium rare. Delicious! One of the best steak I've ever ate. I didn't need any steak sauce. Mixed well with red wine. The spaghetti al farno tastes like any ordinary baked spaghetti at multiple restaurants. For tonight's dinner, I recommend the bistecca calabrese. The bread didn't impressed me much and price is really high. It was a good "treating" yourself out to eat types of restaurant but not eating here regularly.

Grace T.

Yelp
*enters restaurant....looks around....looks side to side. Steps back outside to double check that I'm actually in Burien and not some fancy place in Seattle. Confirmed. Def in Burien* Holy CRAP Burien! Don't tell the others....don't spread the word that this place exists. I can't believe I have finally found a place that actually gets pasta. Like, truly gets it. This place is pretty much the pasta whisperer. I had the Gorgonzola thingy, Mozzarella rapini, and some glorious pizza that had arugula in it. I'm still salivating and its been almost 24 hours. This place is not only a gem, but should easily be in some sort of America's best pasta places top ten list. For real.

Lisa J.

Yelp
My Italian boyfriend and I came here for dinner since we happened to be by the airport. We met the owner who is a friendly Italian man, and found out the name of the restaurant is named after his son Primo, which was pretty cute. The restaurant is colorful and cozy, the service was great, and the food was delicious. I ordered the spaghetti ai frutti di Mare- the tomato sauce was perfect and the seafood and clams tasted very fresh. My boyfriend had the wild boar and he enjoyed his as well. The best part of the dinner was the dessert- the tiramisu! It was just the right amount of cream and sweetness without becoming overwhelming. I definitely recommend the tiramisu here!

stephanie p.

Yelp
I'd never heard of this restaurant, so I checked their Yelp reviews prior to ordering delivery via Uber Eats. I noticed that the owner was replying to reviews if a customer wasn't completely satisfied, which I appreciated, but what sold me to order was a reply to a rather nasty and silly review where a customer was making ludicrous complaints about the pizza (which looked fine in their pics). The business owner's reply was straight to the point and called the reviewer out on all of their negative reviews on other businesses. LOVED IT! So, as far as the food. We ordered two pizzas, two pastas, an appetizer and a vegetable. Very solid offering and we enjoyed our dinner. I hope that the public continues to support this restaurant as we hopefully come to the tail end of this pandemic. Thanks for a great dinner.

John C.

Yelp
I love this place, it's exactly what Italian food should be; reasonably priced, very tasty and served with little fuss. Huge bonus points for having a decent range of gluten free options. Gnocchi or braised beef are my personal faves.

Leah K.

Yelp
They got me in on a solo quick dinner. They were polite, helpful, and informative. The food was absolute excellent. I had the pear and walnut ravioli. It was delightful. Nice sauce, perfect pasta and flavorful filling.

Heather B.

Yelp
Wow, what a gem! We got here 4:30pm-4:45pm on a Saturday and there were a couple tables full. By the time we are leaving at 6pm, the place is pretty much full. It's a good place for a date with dim lighting, fabric tablecloths and napkins, and goblets for water. Decor is elegant without being overly fancy. The place has a fancy, upscale feel but plenty of people wore jeans and a few even had t-shirts. We tried the bruschetta on toast, the caprese salad, penne panna and I forget the name of what my boyfriend ordered but it had Gorgonzola and pistachio. The appetizer was fresh and delicious but a little small, the caprese salad was generously sized and big enough to share. The pasta though... oh my gosh! Definitely delicious, came out piping hot, and tasted light and fresh. Very good and a generous, filling portion. If I had to complain about anything I'd say the service was a little slow at times. My drink went empty for a while longer than I'd like, but overall the service was friendly and attentive. The story on their website is sweet, and we saw the owner making pizza. It is a great place for couples and small groups. Will be back!!

D. B.

Yelp
We had a delicious dinner as always. The sea bass special and pasta with mushrooms was flavorful and beautifully presented. Good service too. What a gem in Burien!

Bob B.

Yelp
This past NYE (12-31-21) I, for the first time, dined with some very good friends at Osteria Da Primo ~ It was a fabulous experience from start to finish! Customer service, ambiance, presentation was all outstanding! Their appetizers, salads, bisque, and entrees were all extremely of the highest quality and flavor! Their wine selection is also fabulous! Unfortunately, we had little room for desserts, so we ended it with their lively espresso! Definitely will be patronizing them again in the very near future!

Jessica D.

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Ordered here for my dads bday. He wanted the best Italian food we could find. This place didn't disappoint. I am obsessed with the homemade pasta and white cream sauce. Too bas they don't serve their salmon with that on the side! But that's ok, all is great. Their pizza is also delicious. We have been back several times over the last few months because it is so tasty!

Morgan M.

Yelp
We dined here in a large group (10 people) for a birthday event and had a wonderful experience. As someone who has been to Italy, it's difficult to find good, authentic Italian food stateside, and this place does a good (but not exceptional) job. Service was prompt and polite and our needs were well attended to for food and beverages. Between the ten of us we split a number of appetizers, including grilled shrimp, bruschetta, and clams. The bruschetta was and clams were good, but the shrimp was astounding. A number of people in our party then had salads (I did not so I can't comment but they looked very good by restaurant salad standards). Our entrees included Pesce Del Giorno (fish of the day), ribeye, shrimp and lobster ravioli, two pizzas (including one gluten free), three seafood pastas (including one gluten free), and canneloni. All were well-enjoyed and well executed! Our desserts included gelato, spumoni, and sorbet. All in all, a very good Italian experience and would recommend.

Mae T.

Yelp
Delicious pasta, quick service and the ambiance is chill. I had the crab & shrimp raviolli in pink sauce and hubby had the clam pasta and we both loved it! Will definitely come back!

Kimberley R.

Yelp
I've eaten several times and it was great. Ordered a pizza tonight and it was awful! My family picked up our Saturday night dinner to go - we live 6-7 minutes away so I figured my pizza might cool off a little and I can stick it in the oven, if need be. I got there exactly when they said our meals would be ready and parked right in front of the door. The other three people had piping hot pasta dishes and my pizza was not even luke warm. The first inch of every slice was pretty much raw dough, the crust was burned , and when I picked up a slice, expecting a crisp wood-fired crust, the whole slice was floppy. It had hardly any pizza sauce at all, and the only flavor was the spicy sausage. A huge disappointment while I watched every say how delicious their meals were. Not even did I give my dog the burned crust. Not what you expect when you buy a 12" pizza for $20.00. Will NOT be going back - even for pasta.

Debbie S.

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I wish I could give this place five stars because the food was delish! Unfortunately the service was horrible!!! Arrived and had the choice in seating, the place was empty. Menus were dropped off and from that point on didn't get much attention. By the end of dinner the check was slightly tossed on the table and the waitress/owner walked away! She didn't even speak to us?!? Not sure I would recommend this place before giving it a go one more time, maybe she was having an off night? The owner (gentleman) is such a pleasant and gracious man. His greeting was warm and inviting. I learned he is also the chef which makes sense why the food is delish; his kindness and generosity definitely spill over into his cooking.

Breanna J.

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This place is so good! Their noodles are made from scratch, their sauces are on point and their desserts will leave you wanting more. Our waitress even had the cure for my hiccups!!! Such a great experience and hope to come here again on our next trip.