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Primitivo Wine Bistro

A lively tapas bar in the heart of Venice

Address: 1025 Abbot Kinney Blvd. [ map ]

Cross Street: Rose Ave.

Neighborhood: Venice

Phone: (310) 396-5353

Hours: Mon-Thu 12pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm; Fri 12pm-2:30pm, 5:30pm-12am; Sat 5:30pm-12am; Sun 5:30pm-10:30pm

Type: Mediterranean, Spanish, Bars, Lounges, Wine Bars

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Cost: economical

Features: Bar, Nightlife Scene, Late-Night, Romantic

Parking: Street, valet

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This sleek spot has a massive bar and a vibe of constant energy.

At Primitivo, tapas specialties evolve from traditional Spanish into an array of Mediterranean flavors including herb-crusted rack of lamb and lightly fried calamari cooked in olive oil. Paella—either seafood, vegetarian or a combination of chicken, chorizo and fish—is made from scratch, which explains the 45-minute wait. Because this is a wine bar, the by-the-glass list promises an around-the-world adventure; diners can choose a half or full glass. The multi-page list encapsulates the restaurant's promise of a fun, experimental and international experience. —Lesley Balla

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Primitivo Wine Bistro

This sleek spot has a massive bar and a vibe of constant energy.