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  1. Primo

    Contemporary Italian

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    The copper kitchen gleams open to the dining room, so you can watch the brigade work while you eat. This is the hotel restaurant at JW Marriott Grande Lakes, doing contemporary Italian with enough confidence that it doesn't feel like a hotel restaurant. Small plates, housemade pasta, and roast chicken in parmesan brodo sit alongside each other without apology. The room runs to booths and banquettes in soft, muted tones, and the bread arrives before anything needs deciding.

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    • Grilled octopus with pecan romesco

      “In fact, these dishes are focused yet unfussy, starting with the bread service that may be tailed by grilled octopus with pecan romesco.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Cacio e pepe pasta

      “Cacio e pepe pasta and roast chicken in parmesan brodo are comfort epitomized”

      Michelin Guide
    • Roast chicken in parmesan brodo

      “Cacio e pepe pasta and roast chicken in parmesan brodo are comfort epitomized”

      Michelin Guide
    • Caramelized carrot cake

      “caramelized carrot cake is an all-out thrill”

      Michelin Guide

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