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Bar Prima

Name: Bar Prima
Address: 1136 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, Canada, M6J 1J3
Telephone: (647) 347-9697
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.8

CAN$51 and over

Italian

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 27 times today

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Great for fine wines

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

What 344 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 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 "beautiful decor and ambience" with an exquisite dining experience. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "phenomenal" food, particularly highlighting dishes like Scallops Rockefeller and Lobster Fra Diavolo. The setting is perfect for special occasions, providing an "elegant but not stuffy" atmosphere.

344 Reviews

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Ashley
Toronto
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the food- every dish we got was amazing. Portion sizes were good too, not too small, not too big. Service was great and a great vibe, even for a Sunday
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Ethan
Atlantic Canada
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service. Good cocktails and wine list. Meal was quite good but I think a little overpriced for what you’re getting. Vibes are immaculate.
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Ivana
Toronto
27 reviews
vip
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had a good meal here. The room is gorgeous and the menu has some really interesting choices for modern Italian. This was my third time; I had previously been 2x when it was first opened and had such a 5 star experience then, that I really wanted to try it again. Would say the starters and pastas are the shining moment. Service was a bit slow to our table (opposite of my previous experiences). We waited a long time with nothing in front of us to order and be served (others seemed to have better so maybe just us). The music got so loud by 8:30 we couldn’t hear across the table. Seemed like over the past year it has shifted to more of a Friday night club vibe which is perfectly fine, but wasn’t for us. I want to be careful to give credit where credit is due but honest as well.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I highly recommend the unique appetizer Liver Maritozzi ($22), and the flavourful entree Ossobucco Milanese ($55).
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Anelle
Toronto
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience, ambience, decoration, the staff super friendly and they are happy to give you the recommendations based on your preference. The food portions are suitable to share, and really liked everything. Now is on of my favourite spots in town.
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Ruhee
Toronto
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service, food, vibes- it was amazing. Might be one of my favourites downtown!
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Christine
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Young crowd, attentive service, limited menu but nice dishes
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Kiana
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The vibe of this restaurant is amazing! The food was phenomenal and the service was honestly the best I’ve experienced in Toronto. Cannot wait to go back in the future!
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Enza
Toronto
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dishes for sharing. Gorgeous design and good service.
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Susan
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service. Enjoyed every minute.
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FAQs

Bar Prima is rated 4.8 stars by 344 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 27 times today

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

Website
https://barprima.ca/
Phone number
(647) 347-9697

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