Primal
ClosedItalian, Pasta · $$ · Saskatoon
Creating time honoured Italian food & handmade pasta using Saskatchewan heritage grains & whole animal butchery.
COCKTAILS
- Lovage Margarita 20z14
Lovage infused tequila, simple, lime
- Sicilian Sour 2oz14
Gin, rhubarb syrup, lemon, smoked olive oil
- Primal Martini 2oz14
Gin, Dry Vermouth, Fino Sherry, Olive Brine
- Spiked Iced Tea 2oz14
House brewed tea spiked with vodka, ask your server for our rotating variety
ROTATING TAPS
- 9 Mile – Eagles & Bulldogs Hazy IPA9
- Nokomis – Haskap Cider (500ml)9
- Pile O’ Bones – Primal Light (500ml)9
CANS & BOTTLES
- Peroni (330ml bottle)8
NON-ALCOHOLIC
- Pop4
- Be Magic Botanical Soda8
- Perrier (330ml)5
- San Pellegrino (750ml)12
- Italian soda5
- Bibi Italian Aperitivo7
- Peroni 0.0%6
- Espresso5
- Latte7
- Cappuccino7
- Americano5
- House made iced tea5
- Be Magic loose leaf tea5
BE MAGIC TEAS
All of our teas are blended in house using wild foraged ingredients
- FLORAL
Chamomile, wild rose petals, pineapple weed, yarrow, dandelion
- FRUITY
Sea buckthorn rooibos, raspberry leaf, rosehip, foraged berries
- GREEN
Japanese green sencha, green rooibos, wild spearmint
- WOODSY
Juniper, fir tips, stinging nettle, cherry bark, spiced jasmine
- HIGH TEA
English breakfast, cream earl grey, ginger
BUBBLES
- Alberini, Prosecco, Veneto, ITL60
- Blue Mountain, Gold Label Sparkling Brut, Okanagan, BC 201680
- Tomato Wheels, Lambrusco, Emilia-Romagna, ITL 202390
- Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Champagne, FRA 2013400
WHITE WINES
- Torresella, Pinot Grigio, Veneto, ITL50
- Crudo, Catarratto-Zibbibo, Sicily, ITL55
- Pieropan, Soave, Veneto, ITL 202180
- Livio Felluga, Pinot Grigio, Fruili-Venezia Giulia, ITL 202290
ROSÉ WINES
- Tenuta di Capraia, Rosato, Tuscany, ITL202460
- Malauva, Rosato, Umbria, ITL 202285
ORANGE & SKIN CONTACT WHITE WINES
- Unica Zelo, Esoterico, Riverland, AUS 202265
- Villa Papiano, Terra!, Emilia-Romagna, ITL 202295
RED WINES
- Fantini Farnese, Sangiovese, Puglia, ITL50
- Gratena, Chianti, Tuscany, ITL, 201970
- Villa Antinori, Toscana Rosso, Tuscany, ITL80
- La Bollina, “Narses” Aglianico, Campania, ITL 202185
- Perticaia, Montefalco Rosso, Umbria, ITL 201890
- Contra Soarda, ‘Terra’ Rosso, Veneto, ITL 202290
- Zenato, Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto, ITL 2018160
- Máté, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, ITL 2018180
- Vietti, Barolo Castiglione, Piedmont, ITL 2017200
- Antinori, Tignanello, Tuscany, ITL 2019270
AMARI
Amaro is the Italian word meaning “bitter” & describes a family of herbal liqueurs commonly enjoyed as digestifs
- Campari -7
Orange and grapefruit aromas with the palate starting off sweet and transitioning to bitter. Try as an aperitif to awaken the palatte.
- Aperol – 7
Campari’s nicer, prettier cousin will brighten your day with tangerine zest layered atop spicy herbal notes.Wonderful way to start a meal.
- Cynar – 8
Although made from artichokes, it smells and tastes like buttery honey, with prevalent tobacco notes and an astringent, herbal finish
- Amaro Nonino – 9
This grappa based amaro is infused with saffron, rhubarb, bitter orange and tamarind
- Amaro Montenegro – 8
Bitter, sweet, and citrusy. Notes of orange, nutmeg, cinnamon, coriander, and oregano
- Amaro Averna – 8
Bittersweet, with a generous mouthfeel. Hints of orange and liquorice, balanced with notes of myrtle, juniper, rosemary, and sage
- Fernet Branca – 8
AKA “The Bartender’s Mouthwash” Dry, bitter and complex with aromas of eucalyptus and menthol
- Amari Flight – 28
Your choice of three
AFTER DINNER
- Nonino il Moscato Grappa9
- Rocca di Castagnoli, Vin Santo del Chianti Classico12
- Fratelli Fici, Marsala Superiore Dry9
- Taylor Fladgate, Fine White Port, Portugal12
- Taylor Fladgate, 10 Year Tawny Port, Portugal12
- Caffè Corretto14
Espresso & Grappa
SCOTCH, COGNAC & OTHER TREATS
- Hennessy12
- Famous Grouse Blended Scotch9
- Glenlivet 12 Year12
- Laphroaig Islay Quarter Cask16
- Oban 14 Year18
- Black Fox SE Eleven Single Grain20
- Black Fox SE Eleven Blended 202035
Dine-In Menu
From the restaurant's menu pageAPPETIZERS
- house made fried bread10
- smoked marinated olives14
- meatballs, bison, pork, tomato18
- caprese salad, tomato, basil, buffalo mozzarella, olive oil, vincotto19
- greens, vincotto, olive oil, parmesan, black pepper16
- beetroot salad, citrus, goat cheese, pistachio, olive oil, vincotto, basil18
- bone marrow, gremolata, horseradish, focaccia22
- bison carpaccio, pickled walnut, fried artichoke, garlic aioli, greens, parmesan19
PASTA
Sub gluten free penne for any of the above pastas $2
- tagliatelle, locally pastured pork & beef heart bolognese37
- spaghetti pomodoro, tomato, basil, mozzarella, parmesan33
- rigatoni, goat cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes, greens, truffle oil35
- chicken alfredo, tagliatelle, parmesan, chili breadcrumbs37
- spaghetti carbonara, pancetta, pecorino, pepper, slow egg36
STUFFED PASTA
- pork agnolotti, greens, fennel, tomato, chili bread crumbs, pork jus36
- mint & pea ravioli, lemon butter sauce, peas, mint, parmesan36
MAINS
- pork scallopini, pickled mushroom, citrus, chicory, bagna càuda37
- eggplant parmesan, tomato, mozzarella, arugula35
- steelhead trout, saffron lemon risotto, dandelion, chili37
- bison, baby potatoes, zucchini, salsa verginerotating cut – 47; 20oz PRIMAL cut – 90
SWEET
- tiramisu16
- flourless chocolate torte, whipped cream, candied hazelnuts16
- butterscotch budino, Maldon sea salt14
- pavlova, lemon curd, whipped cream, citrus, herbs, olive oil14
- chocolate truffle2.5
Takeout only, call 306-974-8111 after 4pm to order or visit our “ https://order.toasttab.com/online/primal “
PIZZAS
All pizzas are 10″x14″
- Triple Cheese28
House cheese blend, powdered Grana Padano, pizza sauce
- Pepperoni30
Pepperoni, cheese, pizza sauce
- The Fred34
Fennel sausage, banana peppers, mushrooms, olives, cheese, alfredo sauce
- The Martha33
Spicy salami, sesame, hot honey, cheese, rosé sauce
- Cheesy Garlic Fingers$12/$26
Available in individual, or party size. Served with a side of red sauce.
TOPPING ADD-ONS
- Anchovies6
- Argula5
- Mushrooms6
- Olives6
- Banana Peppers4
SIDES
- Ranch 250 ml7
- Red Sauce 250ml7
- Chili oil 4oz jar9