Can you imagine quality restaurant cuisine being served at a fraction of its usual price? This restaurant, located at Barangay San Vicente in Tarlac City, does so. No, they’re not on sale, nor are they closing up, that’s just how they price their servings. And they do it every single day of the week. Welcome to Primadeli Ristorante, one of Tarlac City’s best kept gastronomic secret.

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CHEF JAMES OF PRIMADELI RISTORANTE TARLAC

This open-aired fine-dining restaurant started serving Tarlaqueños with their Sicilian-inspired cuisine two years ago. The kitchen crew is orchestrated by Chef James, the very hands-on restaurant owner, who whips a fusion of Italian dishes mixed with Western and Asian flavors.

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THE SEMI-OUTDOOR AREA

There is a degree of intimidation when ordinary people like me hear the word fine dining. It often connotes business suits and multi-set dinner courses with different cubiertos for each—complicated eating rituals and decorum only understood by the rich.

But all of this cannot be more untrue with Primadeli Ristorante. Here, the atmosphere is so relaxed you can even eat in slippers, shorts, and shirts. A fine dining experience made for every Juan, as they say.

But enough talk, let’s get down to business and check out their offerings.

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SHIITAKE ~ PHP 99.00

Crème soup flavored with Japanese mushroom, topped with bacon bits and croutons.

 

JULIUS CAESAR ~ PHP 109

Cajun chicken strips wrapped with lettuce and stuffed with carrots and tomato. Topped with bacon and ranch dressing.

 

BEEF NACHO GRANDE ~ PHP 199.00

Corn chips topped with beef grande, tomato salsa, and melted quezo.

 

MARINARA SEAFOOD PASTA ~ PHP 199.00

Penne pasta sautéed with shrimp, squid, and mussels. Topped with Italian tomato sauce.

 

CHICKEN PESTO ~ PHP 159.00

Grilled spiced chicken strips with cheese sauce. Served with pesto and pasta.

 

TEXAS RIBS IN MUSTARD AND BARBECUE SAUCE ~ PHP 499.00

Smoked, braised, and chargrilled beef short ribs with Texas-style barbecue sauce platter. Good for sharing.

 

VIETNAMESE SPRING ROLLS ~ PHP 165.00

Fried shrimp and pork with vermicelli and vegetables wrapped with pastry. Served with dipping sauce.

 

GOAT RENDANG ~ PHP 288.00

Malaysian-inspired goat stew with coconut and spices. Good for sharing.

 

PAELLA VALENCIANA ~ PHP 420.00

Spanish rice dish with shrimps, mussels, and calamari.
Flavored with rich broth, vegetables and meat cutlets. Serving is good for four persons.

 

CHICKEN LEMON GRASS ROSEMARY

Slow-roasted chicken flavored with citrus and garlic. Served with rosemary-flavored brown sauce.

 

ENJOYING AN EARLY DINNER AT THE PRIMADELI RISTORANTE TARLAC

I can do away with the pastas and the spring rolls, my favorites include the shiitake soup, the caesar salad and the beef nacho grande. The ribs are highly recommended for those who love that kind of dish, but I’m more of a steak person.

My top pick would be their goat rendang. I’ve tried a few rendangs before in Marawi City, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur, but I’ve never had one made from goat. It was surprisingly tender and didn’t have that cloying goaty taste associated with this kind of meat.

I have nothing but praises for Primadeli Ristorante. The servings were generous, the presentation is impeccable, and the price was unbelievably affordable for such dishes. But most importantly, the flavor and taste of almost everything I tried is really good.

 

 

Primadeli Ristorante MENU
Address: Southern Bypass Road, Brgy. San Vicente, Tarlac City, Tarlac
Contact Number: +63 (923) 340-3761
Email: karljamesmallari@gmail.com | Facebook
Opening Hours: Everyday 11:00AM - 12:00MN
GPS Coordinates: 15.4742748,120.592083

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