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Bar Prima

Name: Bar Prima
Address: 1136 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, Canada, M6J 1J3
Telephone: (647) 347-9697
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.7

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CAN$51 and over

Italian

1136 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J3

Booked 26 times today

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2 people

Jun 8, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Romantic

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!

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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
(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

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What 479 people are saying

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

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Bar Prima boasts "superb food" and "very knowledgeable" staff, delivering a "wonderful dining experience" with "perfect ambiance." Highlights include exquisite menu offerings like scallops and lobster pasta. Though some mention service hiccups, many praise the "exceptional service" and "gorgeous space." Perfect for special occasions or a cozy night out.

479 Reviews

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Frank & Patricia
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food , service ambiance waitress. Rachel our waitress was an encyclopedia of knowledge on all food items and pairings!!! Outstanding!!!
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Joe
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was easily one of the best restaurants I have ever been to for a date. The ambience was incredible and the food was absolutely stunning. Our waitress was also incredibly helpful in deciding what to order food and drink wise as well as very personable. Would highly recommend to anybody looking for an amazing date spot
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Adam
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Julian and the entire staff are unbelievable
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Witold
Toronto12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
- superb food - very knowledgeable (and friendly!) waiting staff - peerless service A great place!
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Andre
Toronto1 review
3.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Good food but poor service. Came here for 3 year anniversary and was underwhelmed. Great ambience and cozy spot but it took 45 minutes for us to receive a single piece of bread…. Unacceptable
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Graham VIP
Toronto28 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always delicious food and outstanding service. Great new menu additions.
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Janie
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dining experience, staff was professional and helpful, food was devine, ambiance was perfect!
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Patricia VIP
Toronto52 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything from start to finish was excellent, cocktails and every plate ordered. Such a great experience!
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Niana
Toronto2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
food was amazing but our main dish which we’re pastas took a bit of time to come.
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Regina
Toronto4 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Very beautiful and elegant place! Waitress seemed to be a little rude with extra pathos and attitude but food and atmosphere was great!
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Bar Prima is rated 4.7 stars by 479 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

Jun 8, 2025

7:00 PM

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

Website
https://barprima.ca/
Phone number
(647) 347-9697

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swordfish piccata

spaghetti allamatriciana

tagliatelle milanese

STUZZI

tomato tramezziniCA$10.00

chicken liver & caviar maritozziCA$22.00

zeppole cacio e pepeCA$14.00

ANTIPASTI

insalata di stagioneCA$19.00

citrus capreseCA$23.00

striped bass crudoCA$27.00

scallops rockefellerCA$34.00

clam toastCA$25.00

beef tartareCA$26.00

PASTA

gnocchi ripieniCA$32.00

mushroom mezzalunaCA$33.00

lumache con scampiCA$34.00

lobster fra diavolaCA$54.00

spaghetti all’amatricianaCA$28.00

tagliatelle milaneseCA$35.00

PIATTI

skate wing scallopiniCA$38.00

swordfish piccataCA$48.00

chicken saltimboccaCA$39.00

iberian pork pampanellaCA$47.00

wagyu coulotteCA$52.00

veal chop marsalaCA$82.00

CONTORNI

potato pavéCA$14.00

rapini genoveseCA$14.00

carrotsCA$14.00

DOLCE

millefoglie CA$20.00

gianduja tartufoCA$15.00

crostata di melaCA$17.00

tiramisu di altamuraCA$15.00

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