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   tad1232000

   New York Area

   223 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   223 reviews

   Dined on March 19, 2023

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   Nice quite place with good ambiance. Good Service and food

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   Steven

   New York Area

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on March 11, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Outstanding meal in every respect

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   LouD

   New York Area

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on March 7, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food and wine were excellent. A special thanks to our server Lily!

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   Monica

   Houston

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 4, 2023

   overall4food3service5ambience4

   We are a couple in their late 30s on a weekend getaway from Boston. We are no strangers to Italian food and the fine dining experience. The positives about Bar Primi: good vibes and energy when you walk in, lighting was not too bright not too dark, service with Rebecca was wonderful. We were unsure of which wine to choose and she made great recommendations based off of hearing our taste preferences. Everyone from the hostess to the waiter who filled our water was so warm and friendly!! The challenges: we found the food to be one note. For a place at this price point, we expected a bit more. We ordered the beets, stuffed meatballs, and rice balls for starters and then the agnolotti and vodka sauce and squid ink campanelle with crab for our entrees. Best dish out of all of those was the stuffed meatballs, soft food amount of sauce and tasty. The rice balls were “ok” and the beets were not elevated. The beets just tasted like beets with garnish on top. Wish we had more fat or acid to give it some depth. Our pastas were too Al dente for our liking. I wanted more soft texture in my agnolotti. Vodka sauce was good but not enough on the plate. The squid ink pasta tasted very crab forward and needed so much more sauce to make the flavors marry. Drinks were ok. Expensive for what you are given. We spent about $200 that night on five plates, 2 glasses of wine, and one cocktail. That may be normal for New York standards but we felt it was not worth the cost. Appreciated the service and energy so much but was not impressed by the food with the first impression.

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   MarTal

   Philadelphia

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on February 4, 2023

   overall5food4service4ambience4

   We went here for restaurant week it still ended up being 100$+ per person and we all split a bottle of wine. The food was good, nothing super special I don't think I would do the restaurant week deal again. Our waitress's was very nice, I got the pesto pasta which was good but no meat or anything in it and it was 28$.. soo?? Don't think that's worth the price

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on January 13, 2023

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Staff is very friendly and so welcoming! Cute ambiance and the drinks were great.. I ordered the squid ink pasta which is also good but it was missing a bit more sauce.. and we got the branzino and the piccata as well. And it was good! Thank you for a fun night!

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   FabienD

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 2, 2023

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   Good welcome and service. Pasta were succulent and tiramisu good as well.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 30, 2022

   overall4food4service3ambience4

   Good food, well prepared. Our two-top was a little tight with our neighboring table. Bar Primi was guilty of a pet-peeve I have with too many restaurants. Overly-iced, watery cocktails without enough alcohol to justify the exorbitant prices. And I asked for light ice, and my tall glass was filled with ice top to bottom. I’d go back for the food, but I’d stick to wine.

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   Getawaygrl

   New Orleans

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 30, 2022

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   Show and dinner family holiday trip . Took long time to get server each time or for refills but then food came quick was delicious .

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful lunch. Delicious food and attentive service.

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    VandDdineout

    New York Area

    100 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Delicious Pasta. Lovely bartender. Emptied out fast.

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    Johnnyyyyyyy

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome as always! One of my favorite spots for brunch lunch and dinner thank you for the experience!

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    SaraH

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Nice experience but despite many tables being open they would not seat our 8:15 reservation until 8:30 which is kind of annoying

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    ZinoA

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Was disappointing this time round overall except our waiter

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience3

    Very loud, but lively and nice staff. Meal was truly mediocre - nothing unique about the flavor or dishes. Would be great if food was as lovely as the staff!

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    MelanieC

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a great time at Bar Primi and this was no different. Food, ambience and service never disappoint and a special nod to their seasonal pumpkin raviloi right now - highly recommend. Our waiter was also amazing, I am pretty positive he has been my waiter before and he is always so pleasant and makes good recommendations.

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    VegFoodie

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall3food3service1ambience3

    Service was horrible. Waited so long to order both food and desserts. Food was good not great.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    Even with a reservation, you’ll have to wait 15-20 minutes to be seated. The appetizers are decent (brussels sprouts are great), but the pasta is below average and extremely overpriced.

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    EmilyL

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible food in a very chic atmosphere. 10/10 will go back!

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    TarynE

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Service was a bit spotty but food was great and overall good experience

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    SandyK

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

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    Two of our pasta dishes were difficult to eat because they were so salty. One pasta dish was bland. We were all disappointed.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Definitely a top choice for pasta in NYC. Always consistent and always delicious.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Our server was great. Provided good input on both our wine and food orders. A real gem of a place, very reasonably priced.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great time.

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    Jill

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was impeccable and food was delicious. Nice pours on the cocktails. I will be returning.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding night out.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    All was good, it’s always a solid choice.

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    HelgaN

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The staff were so kind. my friends showed up 30-40 mins late and since it wasn't busy they didn't mind at all. The food was excellent but the staff really make this place nice. I also saw the star from Prometheus walk by. I forget her name, but it's that's sort of neighborhood

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    Adrian

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

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    The food was top notch. The outdoor patio was very comfortable and warm. The staff (albeit slammed) were on it. However, my biggest shoutout goes to the Guest Relations team. We were initially 5 people, then our friend surprised us by flying in last minute from Toronto. The staff at Bar Primi said they were full but they'd keep us posted if anything opened up. Considering this was a 7pm reservation on a Saturday in Manhattan we assumed we were out of luck. An hour later they let us know they've made space of us on the patio and we're looking forward to seeing us. I worked in the industry for 12+ years and know you can't always accommodate, and sometimes it really takes some finagling to make it work. They did it. They were great. They set our night off on the right track. Bar Primi, you're great at what you do. 100% will be back.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall3food2service1ambience1

    I used to adore Bar Primi, and visited every time I was in the city. The food has gone seriously down hill (saltiest food I’ve ever eaten), the service was deplorable, and the front desk staff? Just plain old rude. Will never return.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience5

    It was cold and we sat outside with no heaters which wasn’t the restaurants fault but then the service was incredibly slow and usually don’t mind but since it was so cold it was hard. Some food was delicious, like the bolegnese, but the more unique dishes like linguine (wayyy too garlick) and the pesto pasta (way too lemony) we’re a bit much on a singular flavor.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Great experience but a little dark.

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    mlc123

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Ricotta crostini was phenomenal and so was the broccoli pesto. Great service and just a really delicious meal. I will be back!

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall2food4service2ambience3

    Wait staff was amazing, hostess was horrible (fire that guy) bartender was careless, Negronis were good, food was decent, food took longer than it should have to come but these things happen. The waiter and bus boys were the highlight of the staff they were great and very attentive. But overall the hostess is rude and condescending, and could care less about client experience. The bartender spoke to us as she would do her best but failed to deliver on service.

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    michaelw

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and consistently great service 👌🏽

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    I love the vibes of the place and I know many people rave about it but I just think it’s a bit overrated. I got a decent meal and a glass of wine and ended up paying $60+ for dinner. the food was good the service was amazing (not discrediting their hard work) It’s just somewhere I probably won’t need to go back to.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Food was very good. I thought the outside was charming and inside looked chic! Food took an hour to come out due to an issue in kitchen. Wish we were told about this, and maybe given a free drink while we waited. Would go back for sure!

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    RumpleRaymi

    Montreal

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    The food was very nice but the air conditioner was broken and it was like we were eating in a sauna, which made the evening very average.

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    CamillaS

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    I have been eating at bar Primi regularly for years and this is the first time I wasn’t happy with the food. All the regular dishes were average at best and not like they normally taste, we didn’t even finish them. Also sad to see the famous kale salad no longer on the menu. New owners maybe?

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience4

    Well-intended but over-attentive “faux-service” (“How is everything?,” asked robotically, with every visit to the table by the busboy or waiter), combined with mistaken orders and mistakenly delivered dishes. Food is fine.

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