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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

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

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 487 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 offers "exceptional food and service" in a "beautiful space" with a "warm ambience." Guests rave about the "amazing scallops and lobster pasta," and the knowledgeable staff enhances the dining experience. Perfect for special occasions, it's a "must-visit" destination in Toronto's culinary scene, despite occasional service inconsistencies.

487 Reviews

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Sarah VIP
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great for sharing. Excellent food from appetizers to dessert!
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Britney VIP
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
1.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Unfortunately, we had high expectations from other reviews & dining at the New York location—where we highly enjoyed the food and service. We did not receive the same level of service that was displayed through the reviews we had read and seen via TikTok. Our server treated us like we shouldn’t have been in the restaurant. Not only was the service uncomfortable, our food came out cold— meanwhile the restaurant was empty since we were there right when it opened. We felt very unwanted in the restaurant that we decided to not say anything and just leave as soon as we could.
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walter VIP
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time at Bar Prima. It was well worth the drive from Mississauga in challenging traffic conditions to celebrate our Anniversary. The food, ambience and service were outstanding . Our server was patient with us and took us through the menu ensuring that we made the right choices to have a great experience. Thank you, Saidha (please excuse us if we didn't spell your name correctly) for making our evening special.
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Marie-Lou VIP
Toronto / Ontario9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The bar is absolutely adorable & the service was great! Would definitely return. We had delicious martinis and shared a few mains. The good was great.
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Kelly VIP
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent from every possible perspective. Friendly and attentive service that wasn't pretentious...amazing food...lovely dining space. Absolutely a must on any Toronto best-restaurant list!!! GO.
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Chris
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every dish was thought out , designed to give flavours and taste, service was excellent in many ways. Top notch and special experience.
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Alex
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and service! Beautiful space. We will be back!
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Frank & Patricia
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
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
Toronto / Ontario1 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
Toronto / Ontario1 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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Bar Prima is rated 4.7 stars by 487 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 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

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

gnocchi ripieni

spaghetti allamatriciana

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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