Bar Primi Penn District

““Bar Primi Penn District” in NYC, is absolutely delightful! Highly recommend! A great place to chill with friends. My friend booked the table. The only way to let the restaurant know you’re running late is by email. Thankfully, they were very accommodating. We weren’t waiting too long when we arrived and sat indoors. Thankyou Merina for taking care of us. Both of us had the Sea Bass alla Grigila and broccolini with too much garlic to share. Desserts: cherry luxardo sorbetto (gluten free) and tiramisu - each large portions! Restrooms are unisex. Nice touch with the candle. Negroni adrift and Montoni Nero d’Avola was excellent!”

“This is a two part review because both experiences were PHENOMENAL. I was hired to do decor for an event at Bar Primi and from the moment I walked in, the manger Kyle and his entire team were beyond helpful and made me feel welcomed. They went above and beyond in making sure the unloading process was seamless and quick. All the event staff were very helpful as well and offered a helping hand many times to make sure all the details were perfect! If you are thinking of hosting an event here-I would highly recommend it!! You can tell a lot about a place by they way they treat outside vendors and it was so refreshing to be treated with such kindness and easy to work with as they are super organized and have great communication. The other part of this review is for the food! My husband and I decided to stay for dinner while the event was going on and everything we ate was delicious. The vibe of the restaurant is also extremely cool and well done. We had hot knots and the best Caesar salad I’ve had in along time as appetizer. The ricotta agnolotti and vesuvio scampi were very well done as well. For dessert we got tiramisu which was also yummy. 10/10 overall experience and will definitely be going back!”

“Stopped by for dinner my waiter Sammy was amazing recommend the moscato which we got by the bottle it was amazing thought about ordering a second one it was soooo good. We had the calamari which was great. Sammy also recommended the hot girl salami pizza which was incredible. We didn’t know what to get to share he then recommended the pappardelle which we devoured. Great night, great ambiance, great experience and great service from Sammy. Will definitely be back again.”

“Bar Primi Penn District made our Christmas Eve dinner feel extra special from the moment we walked in. Even though we arrived early, they graciously seated us right away, and the service stayed attentive and thoughtful throughout the entire evening. We were recommended the hot toddies, which were perfect for the holiday vibe—comforting and well-balanced. To start, we ordered two of the hot knots. Fair warning: they’re big, so ordering one at a time is the move. We paired them with the Sicilian Caesar salad, which was immaculately light and refreshing—an ideal way to kick things off. For drinks, the Sicilian Sour and the original frosé both stood out and complemented the meal beautifully. For our mains, I thoroughly enjoyed the linguini with chicken arrosto—rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. My fiancé ordered the Vesuvio scampi and loved every bite. Everything came out at a great pace, letting us really enjoy each course. A special shoutout to our server, Mauricio, who was incredibly attentive and made us feel genuinely cared for all night. Even the barback deserves recognition—super friendly and always on top of clearing dishes between courses. Overall, Bar Primi delivered a cozy, festive, and memorable Christmas Eve dinner we’ll definitely be talking about for a while. Mateogreynyc - Twitch”

“Nice vibe, but disappointing experience overall I was really looking forward to trying Bar Primi at Penn District — the space looks great, nice decor and a lively atmosphere. The appetizers were actually pretty good, with nice flavors, but the portions were quite small for the price. Unfortunately, the main dishes were a letdown. Mine was way too salty, almost inedible, though the pizza was okay. Drinks were just so-so — nothing special. What made the experience worse was the service. The staff kept pushing us to order more, which felt uncomfortable. We ordered plenty of appetizers, but they insisted everyone needed to order a main dish too. Once we ordered less than they suggested, they seemed to take less care of our table. Overall, I liked the vibe and decor, but the food quality and service really need improvement. With so many great spots nearby, I expected more from Bar Primi.”