Bar Primi Penn District

4.6

70 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

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.

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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

What 70 people are saying

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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

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Bar Primi Penn District offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service" and "excellent food." The ambiance is both "romantic" and vibrant, perfect for gatherings. Highlights include delicious pasta and standout desserts like the strawberry fantasia. The restaurant's proximity to Madison Square Garden makes it a convenient choice for pre-show dining.

70 Reviews

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Maureen
VIP
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice lunch! Quality of food and service was excellent.
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Ronald
VIP
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great! Service and food were top notch! I only would have liked a more generous portion of the Grilled Octopus appetizer for the cost. I will be back!
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Bella
VIP
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bar Primi never disappoints! Sabrina at the front desk is absolutely the BEST she treats all the guests like family! This is my go to spot and I will keep coming back for the food, the service and let’s not forget the drinks!
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Donna
New York City
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyable evening. Food was terrific and wine list was well curated. Service was excellent. Cool atmosphere!
Bar Primi Penn DistrictResponded on February 3, 2025
Thanks for your kind words! -April
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laura
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Robert our server was wonderful. Great food great drinks. Gorgeous space. Keep in mind this is a different menu then the Bowery location.
Bar Primi Penn DistrictResponded on February 2, 2025
Come back and visit us soon! -April
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Greg
Orange County
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was good, setting was nice, service was a miss.
Bar Primi Penn DistrictResponded on January 25, 2025
Your feedback is greatly appreciated! -April
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Brooke
VIP
Charlotte
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Boy, was this place good! Thoroughly enjoyed the food, drinks, and atmosphere. Been to many Italian restaurants in Manhattan and this is a gem quick to become a staple for my friends and me.
Bar Primi Penn DistrictResponded on January 25, 2025
Come back and visit us soon! -April
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Bobby
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot after show at MSG theater! Great food and service!
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Joseph
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food and overall experience were very good. Portions could be a bit larger.
Bar Primi Penn DistrictResponded on December 24, 2024
Your feedback is greatly appreciated! -April
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Susan
New York City
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I’ve been to the LES location and this is a completely different vibe. Much bigger and upscale. Beautiful space and nice menu. The service was a bit rushed but the food was very good with interesting menu. Great spot with a group or if you have an event at the Garden. The restaurant had a lively bar and the outdoor bar looks very cool. I would recommend.
Bar Primi Penn DistrictResponded on December 24, 2024
Your feedback is greatly appreciated! -April
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Bar Primi Penn District is rated 4.6 stars by 70 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

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

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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

Website
https://www.barprimi.com/
Phone number
(212) 233-6100

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