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Bar Prima, Toronto, ON
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Bar Prima

CAN$51 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 49 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
The neighbourhood Italian restaurant you’ve always dreamed of, Bar Prima features a luxurious atmosphere that evokes a sense of timelessness and nostalgia. The restaurant design captures an old-school charm with dimly lit ambiance, creating an elevated and elegant atmosphere. From Italian disco inspired music to vintage design touches, Chefs Craig Harding and Julian D’Ippolito have curated a space that feels as though it’s been there forever.

Bar Prima can at times feel opulent with its banquets and table lamps but can also feel relaxed and romantic. We seek to share our passion for food, beverage and hospitality, creativity and design with our open-minded guests!

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Executive chef: Julian D'Ippolito

From the OpenTable editors: With its arched gold leaf ceiling, royal blue accents and marble inlay floor, Bar Prima is a stunner from the moment you step inside. The restaurant menu, built on refined Italian-American dishes like spaghetti all’amatriciana and veal chop marsala, delivers equal wow factor. For drinks, the wine list steals the show, spanning from Italian classics to offbeat natural bottles.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (647) 347-9697
  • Website
    https://barprima.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    1136 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J3
  • Neighbourhood
    Queen West
  • Cross Street
    Five minute walk east of Queen and Dufferin St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    From Dufferin station take the 29 or 929 Dufferin bus south to Queen. You can transfer onto the 501 Streetcar and get off at Abell St streetcar stop. Bar Prima is located across the street from the streetcar stop.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

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Menu

STUZZI

  • tomato tramezzini$10.00

    • chicken liver & caviar maritozzi$22.00

      • zeppole cacio e pepe$14.00

        ANTIPASTI

        • insalata autunno$21.00

          • baby gem alla romana$23.00

            • clam toast$24.00

              • scallops rockefeller$34.00

                • amberjack crudo$32.00

                  • beef tartare$29.00

                    PASTA

                    • stuffed gnocchi ripieni$32.00

                      • spaghetti all’amatriciana$28.00

                        • lobster fra diavola$49.00

                          • agnolotti doppio$32.00

                            • pappardelle al ragu$37.00

                              • funghetti di mare$39.00

                                PIATTI

                                • octopus alla griglia$51.00

                                  • swordfish piccata$48.00

                                    • ossobuco milanese$55.00

                                      • filetto d’agnello$54.00

                                        • veal chop marsala$57.00

                                          • striploin pepe verde$85.00

                                            CONTORNI

                                            • potato pavé$14.00

                                              • rapini genovese$14.00

                                                • caulilini$14.00

                                                  DOLCE

                                                  • millefoglie $20.00

                                                    • gianduja tartufo$15.00

                                                      • crostata di mela$17.00

                                                        • tiramisu di altamura$15.00

                                                          Last updated: February 13, 2025

                                                          What 417 people are saying

                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

                                                          Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                          4.7
                                                          4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                          • 4.7Food
                                                          • 4.8Service
                                                          • 4.8Ambience
                                                          • 4.3Value

                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                          Review summary

                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                          Bar Prima offers a "fantastic choice for a special date night" with its upscale dining experience. Guests rave about the "impeccable service" and "exceptional food," from the gnocchi to lobster pasta. The "beautiful ambiance" and "thoughtfully designed space" create a romantic and inviting atmosphere. Highly recommended for a memorable evening.

                                                          417 Reviews

                                                          1. Dan

                                                            Toronto

                                                            1 review

                                                            5.0

                                                            1 review

                                                            Dined 1 day ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 4
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Service was some of the best I’ve had in a long time, and the food is incredible. Don’t miss the crostata di mela so delicious!

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                                                          2. Elisha

                                                            VIP

                                                            Toronto

                                                            4 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            4 reviews

                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Absolutely phenomenal experience at Bar Prima. There are many restaurants that become popular but very few that actually live up to the hype, and Bar Prima definitely exceeded our expectations! We especially loved the ambiance and service. We tried 1 item from each category as per our servers recommendations and the standouts were definitely the Scallops & Ossobucco! We also tried the lobster pasta which we enjoyed it had a nice kick to it. We decided to order 2 desserts, Tiramisu & Millefoglie and the Millefoglie was our favourite! We can’t wait to come back and try more dishes off the menu! Perfect spot for a date night or girls night

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                                                          3. Tine

                                                            VIP

                                                            Toronto

                                                            1 review

                                                            5.0

                                                            1 review

                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                            The food was amazing. The service was excellent. She knew what she was talking about and was so sweet.

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                                                          4. Alana

                                                            Toronto

                                                            4 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            4 reviews

                                                            Dined 5 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Quite possibly the best restaurant I’ve ever tried in North America. The gnocchi and lobster pasta are so fresh, and I’m not even the biggest lobster fan. Service was impeccable. They didn’t rush you or make you feel like you were limited on time, everything from drinks to dinner to dessert was suggested by our waiter and we couldn’t have loved it more. In a city filled with so many food establishments doing the same thing thank you for holding the standard!

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                                                          5. Daniel

                                                            Toronto

                                                            5 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            5 reviews

                                                            Dined 5 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Fantastic choice for a special date night or occasion. All the food we had was delicious, especially the potato pave and pastas. Service was excellent and it was a great atmosphere.

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                                                          6. Chiara

                                                            Toronto

                                                            1 review

                                                            5.0

                                                            1 review

                                                            Dined 7 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            If you're looking for a delicious, upscale dinner, you have to eat here. Bar Prima did not disappoint! 10/10 would recommend, and try the octopus it is cooked to perfection.

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                                                          7. Daniela

                                                            VIP

                                                            Toronto

                                                            9 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            9 reviews

                                                            Dined on February 17, 2025

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            We loved it! What a fresh and nice experience. The bartender did a great job guiding us through the menu. The cocktails were amazing, service was amazing, from the host to the bartender You're doing an amazing job, were coming back

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                                                          8. Michael

                                                            Toronto

                                                            3 reviews

                                                            4.0

                                                            3 reviews

                                                            Dined on February 16, 2025

                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 4
                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                            Food was excellent. Service was very good, but not quite to the level expected for a restaurant at the top level. Very attentive and enthusiastic, yet did not provide much information about preparation of the food. Noise level too loud for our liking with tables too closely together (people had to move chairs for us to get in and out of our table.

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                                                          9. Andrew

                                                            Toronto

                                                            4 reviews

                                                            3.0

                                                            4 reviews

                                                            Dined on February 16, 2025

                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                            2. Food 2
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Ossobuco and Rockerfeller scallops were over cooked but the flavour was great. Our pasta dishes came out lukewarm 👎🏻 Highlight of our meal was the agnolotti doppio

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                                                          10. Filippo

                                                            VIP

                                                            Toronto

                                                            4 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            4 reviews

                                                            Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Great food and service. Will definitely recommend.

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                                                          FAQs

                                                          Bar Prima is rated 4.7 stars by 417 OpenTable diners.

                                                          Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                          2 people
                                                          7:00 p.m.
                                                          Booked 49 times today
                                                          Google Map for Bar Prima

                                                          1136 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J3

                                                          Dining areas

                                                          Additional information

                                                          • Cross Street
                                                            Five minute walk east of Queen and Dufferin St.
                                                          • Neighbourhood
                                                            Queen West
                                                          • Hours of Operation
                                                            Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                          • Price
                                                            CAN$51 and over
                                                          • Cuisines
                                                            Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
                                                          • Dining style
                                                            Casual Elegant
                                                          • Dress code
                                                            Business Casual
                                                          • Parking details
                                                            Street Parking
                                                          • Public transit
                                                            From Dufferin station take the 29 or 929 Dufferin bus south to Queen. You can transfer onto the 501 Streetcar and get off at Abell St streetcar stop. Bar Prima is located across the street from the streetcar stop.
                                                          • Payment Options
                                                            AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                          • Additional
                                                            Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

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