Primi Urban Cafe changes hands
After three and a half years, Irene and Arno Waltsleben have sold the charming Italian downtown St. Petersburg restaurant to Saverio Macaluso, an Italian from Rome. George (Irene and Arno's son) is still cooking, Chris and the serving team are still the same. Macaluso's aim is to keep the atmosphere and vibe the same, but plans to add a range of new wines to the list.
"Primi Urban Cafe is an excellent restaurant and it will continue to be," the new owner says. However, he is planning to add "more delicious dishes to an already delicious and affordable menu." Look for daily specials that will lean toward traditional Italian dishes like lasagna and amatriciana and an improved wine list featuring Brunello di Montalcino and Barolo. His plans also include adding flat screen televisions, a piano and live entertainment on the weekends.
"He who distinguishes the true savor of his food can never be a glutton; he who does not cannot be otherwise." 
I had lunch their last week. Food is very good, service is very good. Everyone from the wait staff to the gentleman behind the register was very cordial. Also was nice to hear some Italian spoken.
Posted by: vialli | November 07, 2009 at 05:56 PM
There some buzz going on about this restaurant. Heard about it while listening to sports radio and one of the owners was on. A friend of mine has been there, said the food at both lunch and dinner is excellent.
Posted by: Tanceer | November 08, 2009 at 04:06 PM
I work in downtown St. Pete. When you need an affordable & delicious lunch that is served QUICKLY I highly recomment this place.
By the way ladies, the two owners speak Italian. One is a hottie!
Check it out!
Posted by: Paula | November 09, 2009 at 09:41 AM
Had dinner at Primi last week.
Had the recco pasta and the panna cotta dessert. Both were delicious. Service was exceptional, waiters are knowledgeable. Atmosphere very good, nice music in the background.
My advice, go there now before you can't get a table.
Posted by: Terri | November 09, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Hello Guys ! This is the new owner of Primi Urban Cafe.
I only wish to specify that the owner of Primi Urban Cafe is one: Saverio Macaluso and his wife Ulyana ! Other people who speak Italian are just good and smart employees !
I guess the thing for you the most 'important' is the food and service .... Primi Urban Cafe well maintains the same excellent staff as The Chef George of the previous management and excellent servers.
I look forward to serving you at Primi Urban Cafe , the best Italian Food !
Ciao, Arrivederci
Saverio Macaluso ( Primi Urban Cafe Owner )
Posted by: Saverio macaluso | November 13, 2009 at 08:02 PM