Fresh mozzarella wrapped with smoked salmon drizzled with a basil infused olive oil with toasted garlic points
Mussels
$10.00
One and a half dozen mussels sautéed in garlic butter and white wine
Bruschetta Primo
$7.00
Fresh diced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, garlic & olive oil, served over slices of toasted Italian bread
Calamari Fritti
$9.00
Fresh, sliced calamari rings lightly breaded & fried to a golden crisp, served with our own marinara sauce
Zucchini Fritti
$6.00
Fresh, thinly sliced zucchini lightly breaded & fried to a golden crisp, served with our own marinara sauce
Stuffed Hot Peppers
$7.00
Hot banana peppers filled with seasoned beef & sausage, baked in marinara sauce, topped with melted provolone
Provolone Fritti
$8.00
Lightly breaded provolone wedges, deep fried and served with our own marinara sauce
Italian Greens
Primo's signature fresh greens, hot peppers, mushrooms, hot sausage, & navy beans sautéed with fresh garlic & olive oil
Small$9.00
Large$13.00
Insalata / Salads
Dressings: Primo's House Balsamic Vinaigrette, Creamy Parmesan Peppercorn, Bleu Cheese, Creamy Ranch, Golden Italian, California French, Classic Caesar, Oil & Vinegar. Add Fresh Crumbled Bleu Cheese - $1.50
Insalata Caprese
$9.00
Fresh sliced tomatoes with sliced mozzarella cheese, olive oil, basil and balsamic glaze
Christos Pollo Salad
$13.00
Chicken dipped in egg and Romano cheese batter then pan seared and served atop a bed of greens
Lettuce Wedge
$6.00
Wedge of Iceburg lettuce with diced fresh tomatoes, dry bleu cheese and pancetta
Grilled Salmon Salad
$13.00
Bed of mixed greens and sauteed vegetables topped with a grilled Salmon with a balsamic dressing
Cajun Shrimp Salad
$15.00
Mixed greens, vegetables, skewered Cajun Shrimp and topped with a nest of pomfret
Arugula Salad
$7.00
Fresh arugula with fresh diced Tomatoes and crumbled bleu cheese Mixed with our house dressing
Zuppa / Soup
Italian Wedding Soup
Made fresh each day with rich chicken broth homemade meatballs, greens & pastina
Cup$2.75
Bowl$3.75
Zuppa Del Giorno
Fresh soup made daily in house
Cup$2.75
Bowl$3.75
Primo Childrens Menu / Per i Bambini
For Kids (12 years old and under only please)
Chicken Tenders
$6.00
Lightly breaded chicken tenders fried to a golden crisp and served with fresh, hand-cut French fries
Spaghetti & Meatball
$6.00
A bambino-sized portion of our classic Spaghetti Marinara topped with a meatball
Vitella o Pollo / Veal or Chicken
served with a House Salad & one of the Chef's Selections of the Day. Substitute Cup of Soup for Salad - $2 or Caesar Salad - $2
Parmigiana
Hand-breaded veal or chicken baked with our own marinara sauce and topped with melted provolone cheese
Veal$20.00
Chicken$17.00
Pomodora
Tender veal or chicken cutlets sauteed with hot peppers, fresh tomatoes, & mushrooms in a white wine sauce
Veal$20.00
Chicken$17.00
Scalloppine
Tender veal or chicken cutlets sauteed with fresh herbs, bell peppers, & mushrooms with a sherry wine sauce
Veal$20.00
Chicken$17.00
Marsala
Sautéed veal or chicken cutlets in a marsala wine sauce with mushrooms
Veal$20.00
Chicken$17.00
Prima donna
Tender veal or chicken cutlets sautéed with artichokes, roasted red peppers & baby spinach served in a white wine reduction sauce
Veal$20.00
Chicken$17.00
Piccata
Sauteed veal or chicken medallions served in a delicious lemon butter & caper sauce
Veal$20.00
Chicken$17.00
Bistecca / Steak
entrées are served with a House Salad & one of the Chef's Selections of the Day. Substitute Cup of Soup for Salad - $2 or Caesar Salad - $2
14 oz. New York Strip Steak
$25.00
Grilled to your preference
18 oz. Bone in Rib Eye Steak
$28.00
Grilled to your preference
Pesce / Seafood
entrées are served with a House Salad & one of the Chef's Selections of the Day. Substitute Cup of Soup for Salad - $2 or Caesar Salad - $2
Crab-stuffed Shrimp
$24.00
Three jumbo shrimp stuffed with fresh lump crabmeat & a lemon butter sauce
Baked Cod Sciliana
$17.00
White flake cod filey coated lightly in seasoned breadcrumbs baked in a white wine and butter sauce
Shrimp Scampi
$18.00
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic & served with a white wine & butter sauce
Pan Seared Scallops
$20.00
Jumbo scallops seared with fresh garlic, lemon juice, white wine & butter
Shrimp Italiana
$18.00
Italian bread filled with shrimp in a creamy marsala wine sauce & finished with melted mozzarella cheese
Primo Crab Cakes
$24.00
Two delicious jumbo lump crab cakes, seasoned & broiled to perfection
Salmon Fresca
$17.00
6oz Salmon poached in parchment paper served with fresh julienne vegetables and a light wine, garlic and lemon sauce
Shrimp Fritti
$18.00
Jumbo shrimp seasoned and deep fried to golden brown
Pastas
Add to any Pasta: Chicken or Sausage - $3, Shrimp - $4.50. All Pasta entrées and House Specialties come with a House Salad. Substitute Caesar Salad -$2
Spaghetti Marinara
Our own superb sauce prepared fresh daily
$11.00
Add Meatballs(each)$2.50
Pollo Alfredo
$17.00
Fettuccine tossed in a rich cream sauce with chicken, butter & romano cheese
Hot Banana Pepper Ravioli
$16.00
Large ravioli with cheese and hot banana peppers served with a Sambuca sauce
Spinach, Feta & Ricotta
$16.00
Sautéed spinach in a light garlic sauce tossed with fresh feta & ricotta cheeses and served with fettuccini pasta
Linguine with Clam Sauce
$14.00
Tender clams sauteed with fresh garlic & white wine. Your choice of white or red sauce
Shrimp Fra Diablo
$18.00
A spicy red sauce with shrimp and hot peppers served over linguini
Pasta Pesce
$18.00
Sautéed Shrimp in olive oil, roasted garlic, spinach, roasted red peppers tossed with linguine
Puttanesca
$16.00
Anchovies, green olives, garlic, oil and hot peppers tossed with linguine
Gnocci Two Ways
With Our Own Marinara Sauce$14.00
With Fresh Mozzarella & Marinara Sauce$16.00
Ravioli
$14.00
Large cheese ravioli or meat ravioli served with our own marinara sauce
Lasagna
$15.00
Layers of tender pasta, ground beef, and seasoned ricotta cheese topped with a blend of Italian cheeses and baked in our own marinara sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana
$15.00
Two large slices of lightly breaded eggplant fried and stuffed with ricotta cheese. Served with marinara sauce and a side of pasta
Sacchetini
$16.00
Small purse shaped pasta filled with a blend of cheeses, served with a vodka cream sauce
*Consuming undercooked beef can increase your risk of food-borne illness
Modern American Cuisine,
at the Alden Hotel Houston. "Where 17 Railroads Meet the Sea" *17 was named after Houston's deep history of the railroad and its perfect access to the sea. We honor that tradition by having a menu of 17 items for you to choose from. With an ambiance of retro glamour that's still modernly comfortable, *17 invites our diners to choose the quantity and style of food that is right for any time of day.