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Bar Prima, Toronto, ON
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Bar Prima

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CAN$51 and over
Italian
1136 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J3

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Fancy
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.

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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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • 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

What 457 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Prima stands out with its "amazing food and service," offering a luxurious yet inviting ambiance. Diners rave about the "scallops" and "lobster pasta," while the "impeccable service" adds to the charm. Perfect for special occasions, this "beautiful space" combines elegant design with a "delicious" menu.

457 Reviews
  1. Ryan

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food and service but it’s really small and cramped in there. It’s good for 2 people but you won’t be able to hear anything but the background noise they pay over the speakers.

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  2. Jean-François

    Montreal5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere of this restaurant is great, very nice attention to detail in the service which was perfect. Food was fresh, tasty. We shared parts of each service. The Rockefeller was excellent, the tagliatelle was al dente and perfect, the duck was very interesting. Short wine list for a restaurant of this stature. On the expensive side but wasn’t shocked as we expected it.

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  3. Domenic VIP

    Toronto1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very disappointed ! Bass Crudo - bland and sparse Beef Tartare - way over done with vinegar. Difficult to taste anything beyond that plus the accompanying crackers burnt and tasteless Lobster pasta - would have been excellent except for the overwhelming heat. Numbed my taste buds. Table next to ours complained of the heat as well Why? Black cod was amazing but for $48 it should have come with at least some sort of garnish. Instead I ordered a side of rapini that was over doused with lemon My wife and I were so looking forward to the dinner What a disappointment. Staff and atmosphere were outstanding though

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  4. Maria VIP

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food. Rushed, disrespectful service on a big cheque (500CAD for two people). While we understand restaurants having a tight schedule and timings for their reservations, we were kicked out ahead of our time, despite other diners being there before us and not asked to free their table. Not a good place for an important meal such as a date, celebration, or business. We never write reviews, but we believe people deserve to know. Try Edulis or Dailo, instead, much better options, you will feel at home.

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  5. Tania VIP

    Toronto12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Was ok…food was tasty and service was great. But didn’t have a memorable experience.

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  6. Marc-André

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Luxurious design paired with exquisite menu. Service was impeccable!

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  7. Ehsan VIP

    Toronto5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Probably top 5 restaurants in Toronto in my opinion.

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  8. Marisa VIP

    Toronto7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love my dinner at Bar Prima always! The scallops are a fav & the lobster pasta 😍

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  9. Josh VIP

    Edmonton8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, fun and tasty sharing menu, perfect for a dinner two as all dishes are easily shareable for at two for a diverse dinner. Great service with excellent wine recommendations.

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  10. Jennifer

    Toronto7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Helpful and attentive service from everyone but especially our server, delicious pasta and great cocktails. Would go again anytime. Beautiful restaurant. Thank you :)

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Bar Prima is rated 4.7 stars by 457 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
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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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