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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 42 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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!

Why they're an Icon

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.

Dining areas

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

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at Bar Prima

    $180.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us on the 31st December for an evening of fabulous food and drink, as Bar Prima celebrates the end of 2024 and the beginning of the new year! We'll be running a special 7-course Set Menu for all parties throughout the night, showcasing some of Head Chef Nick's favorite dishes, with options to add on a perfect wine pairing, and even to enjoy an additional caviar service to kick off the meal in true style. Tables booked from 6pm will have a generous out-by time, enabling them to eat well before leaving for later plans, and those booked from 8pm are all invited to ring in the new year with us at Prima, where the Champagne will be flowing! The Set Menu is $180/pp. All drinks and additional options will be available to order on the night.
    New Year's Eve at Bar Prima photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 362 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 an elegant dining experience with "exceptional service" and a "gorgeous interior." The menu features standout dishes like "amazing octopus" and "lobster fra diavolo," complemented by a strong wine and cocktail list. While some guests noted noise and service speed issues, many praised the "stunning design" and "memorable ambiance."

362 Reviews

  1. Christian

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The city needed a restaurant like this. Every single dish was incredibly delicious. The food was coursed out perfectly, presented beautifully and tasted amazing. Each dish was an experience in itself offering modern takes on staple dishes. A big shoutout to the chefs and the whole serving team. Highly recommend this place. 10s across the board.

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  2. Pietro John

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favourite place in town. Italian classics made better. The spaghetti amatriciana was excellent and a must have !

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  3. Cedric

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alicia was a fantastic server, truly she made the whole experience.

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  4. Marilyn

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful. Food, service, and vibe were all top notch! Will definitely be back!

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  5. Santino

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A great location for a late night out. Simple and inviting menu with great drinks. Standouts were definitely the Amatriciana, Scallops and Agnolotti. Apple crostata, with olive oil ice cream was the highlight of the evening. Service was professional. However the restaurant was slightly load for me. Still a great experience.

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  6. Tracey

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. One of the best places I’ve ever ate. Service was great. Very cool little spot. Plates are meant to be shared but the portions are very very small.

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  7. Evan

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food. Great ambience. Very loud music. Service generally excellent - staff knowledgeable about the food and drinks. Failed to acknowledge was my friends birthday - slightly disappointing.

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  8. Brooke

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best menus I've had in a long time! Service was thoughtful and fun, ambience is incredible in there. Love this spot and I'll continue to come back.

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  9. Jeline

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Bar Prima was excellent. The service, all thanks to Rachelle, Andrew and the other amazing staff, were an added bonus to the experience. The food was amazing and you can tell the attentiveness and enthusiasm that is put into each dish. We enjoyed the two pasta dishes we got. Overall, it was a lovely evening.

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  10. Marco

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A must try in a city with soooo many great restaurants. Unique and inspiring dishes

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FAQs

Bar Prima is rated 4.7 stars by 362 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
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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