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Bar Primi Penn District, New York, NY

Bar Primi Penn District

4.6
4.6
51 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
Bar Primi is a pasta shop devoted to ‘primi piatti,’ the pasta course. What began as an idea for a small space in New York’s East Village has since become a downtown New York staple, housed on the Bowery for the last ten years. With this second location in Penn District, chef-partner Andrew Carmellini will carry on his same tried and true methods of making fresh pasta traditionally prepared and cooked to order, using a variety of non-GMO semolina and specialty ‘00’ flours, organic eggs and family recipes. Italian wines are offered by the glass and by the bottle. A playful list of signature cocktails, which includes the original Frosé, aperitivi, a robust beer list, amari and coffee by La Colombe are also features.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (212) 233-6100
  • Website
    https://www.barprimi.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Carmellini
  • Location
    349 W 33rd St, New York, NY 10001-2702
  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Cross street
    8th Avenue & 9th Avenue
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    We located near the ACE, 123, & 7 trains
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 51 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Primi Penn District offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the "fantastic cocktails" and the cozy ambiance, perfect for gatherings. Located near Madison Square Garden, it provides quick service, especially for pre-show meals. The menu's highlights include fresh pasta, garlic knots, and indulgent desserts.

51 Reviews

  1. Alla

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience in terms of ambiance, service and food

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  2. Maria

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a great dinner at Bar Primi before catching a show at MSG on 11/21. Pappardelle, Bucatini, Fusilli were all great. Vesuvius scampi also excellent but very spicy so be ready for that. Definitely recommend getting the broccolini and hot knots- so good! Service was exceptional 10/10. Took off one star for unprofessional hostess.

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  3. yeliz

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress did not attend our table in a timely manner. Spent a lot of time waiting for them to come over so we can place our orders and ask for additional service. Drinks also took a long time

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  4. Cathy

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Declicious! The server had great recommendations and we got our food quickly. We had an early dinner (5:30 PM) and the restaurant was large and open - not crowded at that time. The food was amazing and delicious!

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  5. Jan

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The house salad was fantastic as were two different pasta dishes. Nice atmosphere and very good service. We sat inside but there a great outdoor area with fireplace. Bar Primi is well worth a visit, just a block away from Madison Square Garden.

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  6. Mark

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely loved the vibe here. The food was excellent, the ambiance was perfect. It's a warm, friendly, buzzing atmosphere with excellent indoor and outdoor options. Photo booth in basement is a nice touch.

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  7. John

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hostess was amicable, the wait service was quick, and the food was very good.

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  8. Elaine

    New York City

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and the service was great. I will be back for sure!

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  9. Stan

    New York City

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food good to very good, decent ambience. Service good as well, but overbearing—no need to check on diners every 10 minutes, and the over-enthusiasm from hostess to server seems rather forced.

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  10. Leana

    San Antonio

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, great ambiance. This is a hidden gem!

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Bar Primi Penn District is rated 4.6 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Bar Primi Penn District

349 W 33rd St, New York, NY 10001-2702

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    8th Avenue & 9th Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    We located near the ACE, 123, & 7 trains
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Carmellini
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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