Primo Tuscan Grille – Italian
Sun-drenched flavors and the rustic charm of the Italian countryside converge at this inviting grille, where the air is alive with the aroma of charred herbs and simmering sauces. The kitchen transforms vibrant ingredients into a tapestry of Mediterranean comfort, offering everything from the delicate silkiness of beef carpaccio to pillowy spinach gnocchi and golden, crispy seafood that dance on the palate.
116, Middleton Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28207 +17043343346 https://primoprimecharlotte.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Primo Tuscan Grille
Dairy-Free at Primo Tuscan Grille
Primo Tuscan Grille in Charlotte has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Truffle Oil Fries, Fresh Catch of the Day and Seared Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Primo Tuscan Grille
Primo Tuscan Grille in Charlotte has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Catch of the Day, Seared Mushrooms and Fresh Fruit Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Primo Tuscan Grille
Primo Tuscan Grille in Charlotte has 28 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp St. Thomas, Scrambled Eggs and Rosemary Garlic Parmesan Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Primo Tuscan Grille
Primo Tuscan Grille in Charlotte has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Oysters, Capellini Caprese and Veal Chop Milanese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Primo Tuscan Grille
Primo Tuscan Grille in Charlotte has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon and Grilled Asparagus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Primo Tuscan Grille
Primo Tuscan Grille in Charlotte has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scrambled Eggs, Beef Carpaccio and Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Primo Tuscan Grille
Primo Tuscan Grille in Charlotte has 14 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Truffle Oil Fries, Cucumber Collins and House Bloody Marys & Mimosas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Primo Tuscan Grille
Primo Tuscan Grille in Charlotte has 29 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scrambled Eggs, Rosemary Garlic Parmesan Fries and Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Primo Tuscan Grille
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Spinach Campagnola | 56.6 g | 64 g |
| Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi | 30.8 g | 50.9 g |
| Capellini Caprese | 17.4 g | 41.1 g |
| Fritto Misto | 79 g | 37.9 g |
| Veal Chop Milanese | 24 g | 37.4 g |
| The Primo Breakfast Sandwich | 45.7 g | 34.7 g |
| Rigatoni alla Salsiccia | 27.6 g | 32.5 g |
| Arugula Salad | 20.9 g | 31.9 g |
| Cucumber Collins | 40.6 g | 31.3 g |
| Spicy Mezcal Margarita | 16.8 g | 25.6 g |
| White Cheddar Omelet | 39.9 g | 22.3 g |
| Crispy Crab Cakes | 59 g | 20.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Beef Carpaccio - $17: thinly sliced raw beef, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, capers, shallots, shaved parmigiano Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fritto Misto - $18: shrimp, calamari and white fish, lightly battered, hot and sweet peppers, remoulade sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp St. Thomas - $16: sautéed jumbo shrimp, whole grain Pommery mustard honey cream sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Crab Cakes - $18: homemade remoulade, mixed greens Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Rollatini - $14: seasoned ricotta, pomodoro sauce, basil pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi - $14: homemade cheese gnocchi, brown butter, sage, and parmigiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Arugula Salad - $12: baby arugula, gorgonzola dolce, roasted pignoli, apple, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Campagnola - $13: baby spinach, roasted diced potatoes, goat cheese, bacon, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, fried goat cheese polpettine, red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Mozzarella - $16: fresh buffalo mozzarella de campana, fresh tomato on the vine, basil, aged balsamic reduction Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Romaine - $13: blue cheese crumbles, cherry tomatoes, pancetta, red wine vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Traditional Caesar - $12: homemade croutons, parmigiano Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Primo Prime Chopped Salad - $13: sweet bellpeppers, celery, onions, carrots, hearts of palm, sliced almonds, salami, gorgonzola, parmigiano Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Linguine alla Vongole - $28: clams, roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic puree, white wine Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliatelle Bolognese - $28: meat sauce, parmigiano Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Capellini Caprese - $28: homemade capellini, fresh mozzarella, grilled shrimp, cherry tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi alla Coda - $28: homemade potato pasta with braised oxtail Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni alla Salsiccia - $28: Italian sausage, mushrooms, green peas, creamy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine al Nero Cioppino - $39: homemade black linguine, clams, mussels, lobster, calamari, shrimp, scallops, light spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tenderloin Pappardelle - $31: spinach, shitake mushroom, rosato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- 5-Spiced Duck Breast - $35: sautéed spinach, fingerling potatoes, raspberry demi-glace Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-Seared Chicken Breast - $32: shiitake mushrooms crispy potato pancake, madeira wine sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scottish Salmon - $34: butternut squash puree, crispy kale, sauteed spaghetti squash Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dover Sole - $54: pan-fried, haricot verts, mustard sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Catch of the Day: chef’s choice upon availability Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Chop Milanese - $49: bone-in, breaded, pan-fried, arugula salad, cherry tomatoes, shaved asiago cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Francese - $34: classic preparation, sautéed spinach, garlic mashed potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Porcini - $35: porcini mushrooms, light truffle cream sauce, sautéed spinach, garlic mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet alla Béarnaise (8oz) - $46: classic bearnaise sauce, roasted baby carrots, grilled asparagus, roasted herb potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rosemary Rib Eye - $49: 16oz Italian herbs, cabernet red wine rosemary reduction, roasted herb potatoes, haricot verts Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner
- Bistecca alla Pepata - $49: 14oz black peppercorn crusted NY Strip steak, cognac cream sauce, homemade truffle oil fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Chop (12oz) - $49: mushroom brandy cream sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rack of Lamb - $49: rosemary, garlic, goat cheese polenta, grilled asparagus, mint jelly demi glace Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch
- Triple Stack Ricotta Pancakes - $12: Three Homemade Ricotta Pancakes with Orange Maple Syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fried Oysters - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- White Cheddar Omelet - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Spinach & Goat Cheese Frittata - $10: Spinach, Sundried Tomato Frittata Topped with Goat Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Primo Breakfast Sandwich - $11: Toasted Sourdough, Thick-Cut Applewood Bacon, Grilled Tomatoes, Sunnyside Up Egg, Gruyere Cheese, Arugula Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- French Toast - $11: Stuffed with Strawberry Cream Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Biscuits & Gravy - $13: Homemade with Sausage Gravy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Nutella Crepes - $12: Homemade Crepes Stuffed with Nutella, topped with Raspberry Sauce & Whipped Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Waffles - $13: Topped with Cinnamon Apples & Pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Filet Oscar - $28: 6oz Filet with Hollandaise Sauce, Crabmeat & Asparagus Tips Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: brunch, dinner
- Joe’s Shrimp & Grits - $18: Jumbo Shrimp, Yellow Corn Grits, Pepper Jack Cheese, Peppers, Mushrooms Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Sides
- Grilled Asparagus - $11 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamed Spinach - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Mushrooms - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Aioli - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rosemary Garlic Parmesan Fries - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Oil Fries - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Fruit Bowl - $8: Seasonal Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Home Fries - $8: Loaded with Onions, Peppers & Bacon Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Scrambled Eggs - $8: with Cheddar Cheese & Chives Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon - $8: Thick-Cut Applewood Bacon (4 Slices) Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Autumn Gin: dry gin, apple cider, lemon, honey syrup, soda, cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Spicy Mezcal Margarita: mezcal, house sour, habanero syrup, sugar rim, lime wedge Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Revolver: bourbon, peach schnapps, orange bitters
- Lavender 75: lavender infused vodka, lemon, prosecco Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Boulevardier / Negroni: bourbon or gin, campari, sweet vermouth, orange twist Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Spiced Orange Old Fashion: Woodford Reserve, bitters, house-cured oranges, soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Cucumber Collins: gin, cucumber, basil, house sour, ginger ale Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Chianti 'Conte Placido' - $11: Chianti Docg, IT. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 'Borghetto' - $11: Abruzzo, IT. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Bud / Bud Light / Michelob Ultra / Miller Light - $4.5: Bottled Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Stella / Seasonal IPA / Becks Non-Alcoholic - $5: Bottled Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Coffee/Tea - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- French Press - $5
- Juices - $3.5
- House Bloody Marys & Mimosas - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Primo Tuscan Grille
- Is Primo Tuscan Grille dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Primo Tuscan Grille has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Truffle Oil Fries, Fresh Catch of the Day and Seared Mushrooms.
- What can I eat at Primo Tuscan Grille on a dairy-free diet?
- Truffle Oil Fries, Fresh Catch of the Day and Seared Mushrooms carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Primo Tuscan Grille have vegan options?
- Yes. 14 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Truffle Oil Fries and Cucumber Collins.
- Is Primo Tuscan Grille gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Primo Tuscan Grille?
- Spinach Campagnola, at roughly 64g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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