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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 PM
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for creative cocktails
The neighbourhood Italian restaurant you’ve always dreamed of, Bar Prima will feature a luxurious atmosphere that evokes a sense of timelessness and nostalgia. The restaurant design will capture 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

Menu

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What 341 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
  • 4.2Value

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.

341 Reviews

  1. Ivana

    Toronto

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Anelle

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. Ruhee

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  5. Christine

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. maria

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Felt like I stepped into a modern take of old world Italian bar. Had an early dinner reservation- Service was not rushed however there was little time for lingering as we next reso was approaching. Order the Veal Cbop.

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  10. Shahram

    Ottawa

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely extraordinary food and exceptional service. I’ll be back.

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FAQs

Bar Prima is rated 4.8 stars by 341 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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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