Award-winning

Bar Primi Bowery

4.6

1442 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

2 Apr 2025

April 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Gluten-free-friendly
Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour

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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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Aperitivo Hour Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 220-9100
Website
http://www.barprimi.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Andrew Carmellini
Private party facilities
Bar Primi offers partial and full buyouts for celebrations for 50-175 guests and semi-private bookings for parties of 20-45. Our event program features custom, chef-designed menus and personalized service from a team of event planning professionals.
Private party contact
Marie Lyons: (646) 442-7850
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
325 Bowery, New York, NY 10003
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Area
Lower East Side
Cross Street
East 2nd Street
Parking details
Comfort Parking: 303 Elizabeth Street between East Houston and Bleecker Street<br />Icon Parking: 610 Broadway between East Houston and Bleecker Street
Public transit
Bar Primi is accessible by the F train stop at 2nd Ave, 6 train stop at Bleecker, R/W train stop at 8th Street, or the B/D/F/M train stop at Broadway-Lafayette.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,442 people are saying

Bar Primi Bowery 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
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Bar Primi Bowery offers an inviting ambiance with "great service" and "delicious food," particularly praised for its pasta dishes. The "warm and welcoming" staff enhance the dining experience, while the atmosphere is described as energetic and intimate. A popular spot for gluten-free options and cozy dates, Bar Primi is a delightful choice for Italian cuisine lovers.

1,442 Reviews

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Alexandra VIP
New York City45 reviews
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food is good. Had to beg for a waiter’s attention.
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Christie
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am still thinking about the pasta. A fantastic meal.
Bar Primi BoweryResponded 5 days ago
Come back and visit us soon! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your experience! - April
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Jill VIP
New York City48 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My nephew, his wife and I had a fabulous time dining at Primi Bowery. Where to even begin? The host set the tone with his welcoming personality and was so accommodating re: our table choice. We dined upstairs (the restaurant is beautiful) and the service was phenomenal. Every five minutes our water glasses were being refilled (which I love). We ordered a bunch of apps and ended up sharing a pasta and fish entree too. Onward to two desserts to celebrate a birthday! I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Everything was perfect from start to finish!
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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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Booked 12 times today

325 Bowery, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Cross Street
East 2nd Street
Area
Lower East Side
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Aperitivo Hour Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Public transit
Bar Primi is accessible by the F train stop at 2nd Ave, 6 train stop at Bleecker, R/W train stop at 8th Street, or the B/D/F/M train stop at Broadway-Lafayette.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Andrew Carmellini
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.barprimi.com/
Phone number
(212) 220-9100
Private party facilities
Bar Primi offers partial and full buyouts for celebrations for 50-175 guests and semi-private bookings for parties of 20-45. Our event program features custom, chef-designed menus and personalized service from a team of event planning professionals.
Private party contact
Marie Lyons: (646) 442-7850

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