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Bar Primi Bowery

Name: Bar Primi Bowery
Address: 325 Bowery, New York, NY, United States, 10003
Telephone: (212) 220-9100
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1440)

$30 and under

Italian

325 Bowery, New York, NY 10003

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Good for groups
Great for happy hour

Bar Primi is a corner 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 an essential in chef and co-owner Andrew Carmellini's range: fresh pasta traditionally prepared and cooked to order. At Bar Primi, the main course is Primi Piatti. We use a variety of non-GMO semolina and specialty ‘00’ flours, organic eggs and handed-down techniques to create our menu of Traditional and Seasonal pasta dishes. We make more than a dozen different shapes and styles daily. This includes lumache and rigatoni from our imported extruder or ravioli and mezzalune cut and filled by hand. Family recipes and secrets are traded between Carmellini and Brooklyn-born chef-partner Salvatore Lamboglia who also offers a daily meat or seafood special in addition to a selection of shareable Piccolini and Antipasti, artisanal cheese, salumi and simple home-style desserts.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Aperitivo Hour Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 220-9100
Website
http://www.barprimi.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Andrew Carmellini
Private party facilities
Bar Primi offers partial and full buyouts for celebrations for 50-175 guests and semi-private bookings for parties of 20-45. Our event program features custom, chef-designed menus and personalized service from a team of event planning professionals.
Private party contact
Marie Lyons: (646) 442-7850
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
325 Bowery, New York, NY 10003
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Neighborhood
Lower East Side
Cross street
East 2nd Street
Parking details
Comfort Parking: 303 Elizabeth Street between East Houston and Bleecker Street<br />Icon Parking: 610 Broadway between East Houston and Bleecker Street
Public transit
Bar Primi is accessible by the F train stop at 2nd Ave, 6 train stop at Bleecker, R/W train stop at 8th Street, or the B/D/F/M train stop at Broadway-Lafayette.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,440 people are saying

Bar Primi Bowery reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Bar Primi Bowery offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding" food and service. Its unique Italian menu promises delightful culinary surprises. Guests rave about the "great pasta and drinks" and "phenomenal" service. The cozy, local hangout atmosphere and welcoming staff make it a "top dining experience in Manhattan."

1,440 Reviews

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Angela
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful brunch, start to finish. The food, vibe and service were all outstanding.
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michael VIP
New York City7 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Interesting menu, none of the standard Italian food. so be ready for something new.
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Julie VIP
Toronto / Ontario16 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service from Rafael and the food tasted great
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great pasta and drinks! Would recommend and return
Bar Primi BoweryResponded on May 29, 2025
Thank you for the 5 star review! We would love to have you back for some more pasta and drinks! Please visit us as soon as possible! - April
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Bradley
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top dining experience in manhattan. Cant wait to return
Bar Primi BoweryResponded on April 14, 2025
We look forward to welcoming you again soon! - April
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Alexandra VIP
New York City45 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food is good. Had to beg for a waiter’s attention.
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Christie
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am still thinking about the pasta. A fantastic meal.
Bar Primi BoweryResponded on March 28, 2025
Come back and visit us soon! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your experience! - April
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Jill VIP
New York City48 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My nephew, his wife and I had a fabulous time dining at Primi Bowery. Where to even begin? The host set the tone with his welcoming personality and was so accommodating re: our table choice. We dined upstairs (the restaurant is beautiful) and the service was phenomenal. Every five minutes our water glasses were being refilled (which I love). We ordered a bunch of apps and ended up sharing a pasta and fish entree too. Onward to two desserts to celebrate a birthday! I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Everything was perfect from start to finish!
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Bryan
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I love this restaurant - the food is amazing, wine and cocktails are great, and the service is fantastic. It’s also my go-to Italian restaurant when my gluten-free family members are visiting.
Bar Primi BoweryResponded on March 3, 2025
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time. -April
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Theresa VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very cute and cozy restaurant. Appeared to be a local hangout, which I always love when visiting the city. The food was good and the general vibe was very nice. There's nothing extraordinary about the menu, but it is that comfort Italian food which we were looking for. I think you'll really enjoy it. I would go again. .
Bar Primi BoweryResponded on January 30, 2025
Come back and visit us soon! -April
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Bar Primi Bowery is rated 4.6 stars by 1440 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

325 Bowery, New York, NY 10003

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Cross street
East 2nd Street
Neighborhood
Lower East Side
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Aperitivo Hour Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Comfort Parking: 303 Elizabeth Street between East Houston and Bleecker Street<br />Icon Parking: 610 Broadway between East Houston and Bleecker Street
Public transit
Bar Primi is accessible by the F train stop at 2nd Ave, 6 train stop at Bleecker, R/W train stop at 8th Street, or the B/D/F/M train stop at Broadway-Lafayette.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Andrew Carmellini
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.barprimi.com/
Phone number
(212) 220-9100
Private party facilities
Bar Primi offers partial and full buyouts for celebrations for 50-175 guests and semi-private bookings for parties of 20-45. Our event program features custom, chef-designed menus and personalized service from a team of event planning professionals.
Private party contact
Marie Lyons: (646) 442-7850

Bar Primi Bowery

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