El Patio de la Primera
Walking into Patio de la Primera you feel as if you are stepping into a secret garden in Tuscany with all the culinary delights of Italy. The rustic ambience is meticulously detailed with artisan metal and woodwork from local artisans and adorned with fine art from local artists. Culinary herbs and Mediterranean plants fill terracotta vessels and planter beds creating multiple open air dining areas surrounding the warm glow of the fire. Sip a fresh fruit infused cocktail while watching the sunset on their rooftop terrace while listening to the smooth sounds of acoustic music playing live below.
The menu can be described as gourmet Italian comfort food made from the freshest locally sourced and imported ingredients and prepared to perfection. While wood fired pizzas and fresh homemade pasta grabs most of the attention here there are many more items to delight the taste buds. Breakfast features everything from bagel sandwiches to waffles and blueberry pancakes accompanied by cafe de Altura espresso or mimosas with fresh squeezed orange juice. Lunch and dinner start with an extensive menu of entradas such as Brie al Forno (baked brie with rosemary and honey) or Carpaccio de Lomito. Continuing with a simple arugula salad, a simple gesture of sitting down in front of a first plate of fresh al dente homemade pasta. Followed by a casserole in a soy sauce, or the Bistecca alla Fiorentina with pure de papa. The dessert menu boasts the most amazing gluten free sweet corn cake, a secret family recipe that has the texture of a warm soufflé. Top any of the homemade desserts with a scoop of gelato made in house with fresh milk from a local dairy. If meat is not your thing, they offer many vegetarian options to satisfy all types of diets.
Patio de la Primera boasts an eclectic selection of live music including singer songwriters, acoustic covers, bossa nova, and jazz every night of the week and all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The various indoor and outdoor areas are perfect for groups of all sizes. With the majority of the menu featuring entradas and wood fired pizzas to share and ample areas to accommodate large tables. Recently finished is their private outdoor event space for groups of 30 to 100 perfect for weddings, corporate events, and parties.
For a more cozy setting for your event you can take over the adjacent Toscana Restaurant which now also houses the wine cave and fine art gallery.
Don’t feel like going out, there is delivery service available within the 5 mile radius of the restaurant for a minimal charge.
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 7AM-10PM
Thursday-Sunday 7AM-11PM
Tel:+50278329864
Address 1a Avenida sur #17C, Antigua, Guatemala
