Primi Loft in Sunninghill (JHB) is located on the top level of the Chilli Lane complex and is run by the charming and aptly named married couple, Happy and Armstrong. Choose between sitting indoors (the private sofa booths have special appeal) and soaking up that vibrant Urban Energy emanating from the iridescent bar and open kitchen, or gravitate towards either one of the two outdoor seating areas to absorb views and more views – over the bustling highways or the open fields.

Parents and kids alike will be thrilled to find the “Primi Pods” kiddies area in front of the pizza section where youngsters are entertained by professional caregivers and chefs who teach the kids how to make pizzas, bake biscuits and even (hopefully) how to appreciate veggies!

“Urban Energy” is what drives this unique dining experience. It fuels the passionate service you experience time and again. It inspires everyone involved to do things better than they did yesterday. It’s the force behind the quest to be the best. And it starts at the top. Francesco Zanasi is known for putting his all into Primi Piatti. “When I die, I don’t want to be remembered for running a restaurant, I want to be remembered for having changed people’s lives, having made a difference.”

The dynamic atmosphere at Primi works for both serious business talk and for social chitchat, and for everything in between. It’s a good place for the family and an even better place for fun get-togethers. Primi’s cater for the seasoned traveller but never forget the more conservative customer. Or the limits of your pocket. Their generous servings are all made fresh to order - espresso style - from fresh ingredients in their open kitchen and cooked to perfection to achieve the punchy flavour for which they have become famous.