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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 37 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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

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What 373 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."

373 Reviews

  1. Serena

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is absolutely fabulous. The food never disappoints and the service is impeccable. This is my favourite restaurant!

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  2. alessandra

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. The guy with the Irish accent who sat us was amazing but our server was kinda hostile. She seemed really angry and unfriendly. Maybe she was having a bad night.

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  3. Chris

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Your server made a mistake on my order on the main course last night . My reservation was for a table of 4 at 6.45pm. For the main course, we supposed to have ordered Ossobuco and the 12 Oz Australian Wagyu, but instead you sent us a regular strip sirloin, which was over cooked and rubbery and a octopus; upon seeing the mistake, we told your server, Sal, that the octopus was a wrong order and she even admitted that she couldn't read her own order handwriting and place the order in wrong, then she proceed to have the Octopus changed back to the Ossobuco. Upon finished, we paid the bill and when we returned home, we noticed that your restaurant charged me the Octopus as well, which we did not order. I have tried to contact your restaurant a few times last night and today, Sunday 29th, regarding the over charge; we still have not heard back from you regarding a refund. All we got was the answering machine. I don not think you want to have your reputation tarnished by stiffing me $51

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  4. Joshua

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was really great!! loved the atmosphere, all around really great place

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  5. Jason

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s was our second time at the restaurant. We sat at the bar and were looked after by Iain and Andrew. Superb atmosphere and wonderful food. Can’t say enough about our evening and looking forward to coming back. Definitely our fav place to eat in the City right now.

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  6. Steve

    Toronto

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing incredible awesome Highly recommend

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  7. Damien

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service, menu recommendations, and atmosphere! Had a great time and the wine was very good too. We had trouble with traffic getting there and they did their best to accommodate us in the short amount of time we had.

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  8. LauraG

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, great service, food was delicious and a gorgeous spot!

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  9. Cindy

    VIP

    New York City

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my first time at Bar Prima and it was outstanding. The staff was super knowledgeable and had best recommendations. The food...to die for! I can't wait to eat there again.

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  10. tracey

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Bar Prima has great style. It is however very loud making it hard to hear the waitress. The drinks and food were delicious. You are meant to share dishes. Presentation is beautiful.

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FAQs

Bar Prima is rated 4.7 stars by 373 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 37 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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