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Bar Primi Penn District, New York, NY

Bar Primi Penn District

4.6 (95)
$31 to $50
Italian
349 W 33rd St, New York, NY 10001-2702

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Andrew Carmellini
  • Neighbourhood
    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

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What 95 people are saying

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

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Primi Penn District is a vibrant dining spot with a prime location near Penn Station and Madison Square Garden, offering "excellent food and service" in a "beautiful, spacious" setting. The restaurant shines with its "fab food & drinks" and "well-curated wine list." While service is generally praised, some guests noted issues with the hostess's attitude. Despite this, the overall experience remains positive, making it a "great addition" to the area for both locals and visitors.
95 Reviews
  1. JuliaK

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great choice by Penn station / Madison Square Garden MSG

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  2. Sandra VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service . Sommelier was very knowledgeable and friendly .

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  3. Krista VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had to catch the Amtrak train in the evening and I was looking for someplace close, and this was great! I mentioned that I had a train and they were attentive to the timing of my meal. We did the eggplant pizza as an app and we each got our own pasta dish. I’d return!

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  4. Myrene

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location and vibe. Looking forward to trying out the festive bar next visit.

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  5. Jude

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful recommendation from a 3rd party. Fab food & drinks, we were really looked after by Isela & Abu. Got to speak with Stephanie, the manager during our visit & she was very happy that we’d had a good experience. Would totally recommend.

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  6. Janet VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for being so kind with the elderly members of my party.

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  7. Marge VIP

    New York City117 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    great food and service, near MSG. very interest wine list.

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  8. Courtney VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    HORRIBLE ATTITUDE PROBLEM of a hostess! I don’t get why such a girl was hired to be the face you first see upon arrival. I had made a reservation stating it was an INDOOR seated table. The hostess then appointed a gentleman to walk us and led us to the outside tables where it was humid and raining. I kindly asked the gentleman leading us if we could be sat inside instead. He said he’d check with the hostess at the front. He came back to say “sorry we only have outdoor.” Then I got technical only on the account of swearing I saw my reservation specifically said indoors. The hostess says to me “it doesn’t matter what it says it’s gonna say that and we will seat you wherever we have available; we have reservations on those indoor tables.” I said “right… well that’s deceiving and misleading to label it indoors but the seating would be wherever… but I’m ALSO a reservation and mine says indoors and I know I’m early by 10 minutes to my reservation so if it helps I’ll wait closer to my time to be seated indoors like my reservation clearly says.” She then goes with attitude and a mean mugged face “okay well you can just wait there if you want.” *she points to exactly where I’m standing at* indicating stand here all you want. “I said well those two-tops are open could you not seat us there… as we’re an indoor reservation.” She says “No. There’s reservations on there.” Confused, because I AM an INDOOR reservation too, I requested a manager. A kind manager approaches apologising and willing to at the VERY LEAST attempt to take a look at the tablet to be more accommodating. She returns shortly to say she can seat me exactly where I pointed were open available tables. I said those tables were exactly where I had first mentioned to the rude host. The manager fed me that there was a “last minute cancellation”… conveniently. Look I’m an AGM over by Rockefeller Plaza. I know what good service, good hospitality, and good front of house staffing looks like. The girl is a poor hire.

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  9. Christina VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter gave perfect descriptions of the two roses available by the glass. I enjoyed the one I chose. My husband and I split the dressed arugula as a starter. It was more than enough, simple and delicious. You could really taste the good olive oil. For the main, I had fusilli with pesto and some fancy cheese. It was so tasty, but I could not finish it all, so my husband, who had the spaghetti, polished it off. I was wanting to try the affogato but I had no room. The space is beautiful, spacious and very convenient to Penn Station. They asked if we had a train to catch. Will definitely be back.

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  10. Liz VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are always amazing. However, the hostess team needs to work on their attitude. Don’t be in the hospitality business if you’re not interested in being hospitable. Horrible condescending attitude.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 43 times today
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349 W 33rd St, New York, NY 10001-2702

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    8th Avenue & 9th Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    Chelsea
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • 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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