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Rooted in Authenticity. Guided by Seasonality.

What began with a farm has evolved into inspired curation derived from tradition. Rooted in authenticity and guided by seasonality, Chef Melissa Kelly and her team craft dishes that balance creativity with classical technique, drawing inspiration from the coastal cuisines of Italy, France, and Spain. Their full circle kitchen creates each plate that reflects the skill, care, and passion of a culinary team dedicated to excellence. Nothing is wasted at Primo. Ingredients are sourced with intention, highlighting the integrity of local, farm-fresh produce and a steadfast commitment to sustainable agriculture. Locally-sourced ingredients ensure that every dish tells the story of the land and the hands that nurture it.

Chef Melissa Kelly

Chef Melissa Kelly is a celebrated two-time James Beard Award winner whose cuisine is defined by seasonality, simplicity, and an unwavering respect for exceptional ingredients. Raised in an Italian-American family on Long Island, Chef Kelly's culinary journey began in her to grandemother's kitchen and led her to graduate first in her class from the Culinary Institute of America. In the 1990s, Food & Wine recognized Chef Kelly as one of the nation's most promising young chefs, establishing her as an important voice in the evolution of American cuisine.

In 2000, Chef Kelly opened Primo in Rockland, Maine, pioneering a distinctive farm-to-table philosophy centered on a “full circle kitchen,” where the farm and kitchen work as one. She brought Primo to Orlando in 2003, where her philosophy comes to life through seasonal Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Today, Primo Orlando is MICHELIN Recommended and a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star recipient.