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Bar Primi Penn District, New York, NY

Bar Primi Penn District

4.6
4.6
77 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
20:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Bar Primi is a 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 a downtown New York staple, housed on the Bowery for the last ten years. With this second location in Penn District, chef-partner Andrew Carmellini will carry on his same tried and true methods of making fresh pasta traditionally prepared and cooked to order, using a variety of non-GMO semolina and specialty ‘00’ flours, organic eggs and family recipes. Italian wines are offered by the glass and by the bottle. A playful list of signature cocktails, which includes the original Frosé, aperitivi, a robust beer list, amari and coffee by La Colombe are also features.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 233-6100
  • Website
    https://www.barprimi.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Carmellini
  • Location
    349 W 33rd St, New York, NY 10001-2702
  • Area
    Chelsea
  • Cross Street
    8th Avenue & 9th Avenue
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    We located near the ACE, 123, & 7 trains
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 77 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Primi Penn District offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and a "beautiful space." Known for its fresh pasta and creative drinks, it's a perfect spot before a show at MSG. While the ambiance is lively and welcoming, some guests found the portions small. A hidden gem near Penn Station!

77 Reviews

  1. maria VIP

    New York City23 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Hostess very rude. Arrived 10 minutes before my reservation and they would not see me until the other party of my party of 2 arrived. Said she would seat me as it got closer to my reservation. I should note that all of this was told to me while not even looking at me. I then asked where the ladies room was and she told me down the hall on the left, again without not even glancing up at me. This was the 3rd time I have been here (convenient to my office) but after seeing zero improvement in the service I will not be going back.

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  2. Lauren VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Food, Excellent Service.. Beautiful atmosphere a nice spot close to the garden

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  3. IGNACIO VIP

    Mexico City3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The service on food slow, mor than 25 minutes from first plage to Second

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  4. Rafal

    Hampshire2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Not great. Food was flavourless and overpriced. The quality of food is shocking. Portions are tiny. They brought me meat options after stating I’m vegetarian.

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  5. Kenneth VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was good and fast, perhaps too fast. Food came out rapidly. My veal milanese entrepreneur was waaay too salty. The only reason I didn't send it back was because I was dining with a client

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  6. Miranda

    Chicago23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and good service! Very busy for a Tuesday evening.

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  7. Cesar

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Over all good, at first waiters took time to attend

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  8. Maureen VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice lunch! Quality of food and service was excellent.

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  9. Ronald

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great! Service and food were top notch! I only would have liked a more generous portion of the Grilled Octopus appetizer for the cost. I will be back!

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  10. Bella VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bar Primi never disappoints! Sabrina at the front desk is absolutely the BEST she treats all the guests like family! This is my go to spot and I will keep coming back for the food, the service and let’s not forget the drinks!

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Bar Primi Penn District is rated 4.6 stars by 77 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:00
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Bar Primi Penn District

349 W 33rd St, New York, NY 10001-2702

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    8th Avenue & 9th Avenue
  • Area
    Chelsea
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    We located near the ACE, 123, & 7 trains
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Carmellini
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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