Award-winning

Bar Primi Bowery

4.7

1440 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Charming
Great for happy hour
Neighbourhood gem

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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Location
325 Bowery, New York, NY 10003
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Phone number
(212) 220-9100
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–17:00 Aperitivo Hour Sat, Sun 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 17:00–21:30 Thu–Sat 17:00–22:30
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
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Andrew Carmellini
Delivery & takeout
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What 1,440 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Bar Primi on Bowery is celebrated for its "excellent food" and "superb service," making it a beloved neighborhood gem. The atmosphere is lively, perfect for group gatherings. Highlights include delectable pastas and vibrant cocktails. Despite occasional noise and wait times, patrons praise its "fabulous staff" and "incredible food."

1,440 Reviews

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Bryan
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 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 3 March 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 20 January 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 30 January 2025
Come back and visit us soon! -April
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Avery
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always love dining at Bar Primi, it is one of our favorite restaurants. The food is great and the atmosphere is always nice.
Bar Primi BoweryResponded on 23 January 2025
Your feedback is greatly appreciated! -April
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Dorothee VIP
New York City13 reviews
1.0
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Very loud to the point where it becomes stressful and unpleasant. Food was very disappointing. Pappardelle were undercooked and bland.
Bar Primi BoweryResponded on 23 January 2025
Apologies for your less-than-perfect experience. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. -April
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Sage
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The whole meal and venue was amazing! The ricotta toast was a favorite
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Melissa VIP
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So happy we stumbled upon bar Primi after our show. The food was soo delish service was on point def coming back!
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Mel VIP
Toronto5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Space was cramped for a corporate event, food incredible. Greta service from the waiter, the hostess who initially sat us was unfriendly and seemed bothered to have to interact with guests
Bar Primi BoweryResponded on 3 March 2025
Thank you for sharing your awesome experience. -April
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Chris VIP
New York City6 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Very strange staff. Not sure who/what waiter was trying to be but he cast a noticeable odd vide as if he was on a horror movie. It seemed to carry over to the rest of the staff who were clumsy.
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Marianne
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, great service, fabulous bartenders and Cal at the front. Who could ask for anything more??? Bar Primi is the best!
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Andrew VIP
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great ambiance. Server was rushing us a bit but otherwise great evening
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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

325 Bowery, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Phone number
(212) 220-9100
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–17:00 Aperitivo Hour Sat, Sun 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 17:00–21:30 Thu–Sat 17:00–22:30
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
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Andrew Carmellini
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Bar Primi Bowery

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