East Village / NOHO
Get directions | 325 Bowery, New York, NY 10003
Hours | Sunday 10am-11pm, Monday 11:30am-11pm, Tuesday 11:30am-11pm, Wednesday 11:30am-11pm, Thursday 11:30am-12am, Friday 11:30am-12am, Saturday 10am-12am
We were very excited about Bar Primi, mainly because Peels kind of sucked, and also because the Chef Andrew Carmellini that we dig the most is the Italian one. His steak tartare is cool, and his oyster sliders are OK, but it’s his pasta that we crave. We also like that Bar Primi is an approachable and easygoing place that you can generally get into. They don’t take reservations, but tables move quickly, and if there’s a wait, you can always go to The Bowery Hotel or The Wren for a drink nearby. Our overall experiences at Bar Primi have been great, as has most of the food – you just need to be careful as some items can be hit or miss.
On our first trip to Bar Primi, we aced the menu and thought this place was en route to a review in the mid 8’s. But on our subsequent trips, we didn’t have the same luck. Some of the pastas simply aren’t that good, and being that this place is all about the pasta, that’s a bummer. That being said, there are a few dishes – mainly the Bucatini with Slow Cooked Lamb and the Fiore di Carciofi – are completely out of this world. The daily specials are awesome, too, so make sure you order one of the large plates. The Thursday Night Lamb Chop. My God.
212-220-9100
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PICCOLINI
ricotta crostino hazelnuts, truffle honey $11.75
sicilian tomato rice balls basil pesto $10.75
brussels sprouts pepperoni, pecorino $13.75
ANTIPASTI
antipasti salad $16.75
kale insalata roasted garlic, apples, walnuts $15.75
arugula dried cherries, almonds, caprino $16.75
beets pistachio pesto, pimenton yogurt $15.75
stuffed meatballs in sugo $16
burrata cremosa peperonata, grilled bread $17.75
san daniele prosciutto bufala mozzarella $20.75
grilled octopus crushed potatoes, salsa verde $21
PRIMI PIATTI
spaghetti pomodoro parmigiano-reggiano $19
rigatoni carbonara pancetta, savoy cabbage $26.75
penne ragu alla bolognese, ricotta $26.75
linguine 4 cloves of garlic, breadcrumbs $18
bucatini all’amatriciana $22
orecchiette salsiccia, broccoli rabe, peperoncino $26.50
squid ink campanelle crab, garlic crema, fresno $27.75
spaghetti & clams ‘nduja sausage sugo, parsley $27.75
ricotta agnolotti vodka sugo $24.75
fusilli broccoli pesto, pine nuts, basil $23.50
SECONDI
chicken marsala fall mushrooms, rosemary $32.75
hanger steak garlic butter, patate fritti, arugula $36.75
grilled branzino olive muffaletta $33.75
DOLCE
tiramisu $12
gelato del giorno $9
affogato fior di latte $12
mocha panna cotta $11
FORMAGGI
served with italian honey and toast
taleggio lombardia ~ cow
pecorino sardo sardinia ~ sheep
la tur piedmont ~ goat, cow & sheep
gorgonzola dolce lombardia ~ cow
per piece $7
four pieces $25
COCKTAILS
mimosa prosecco with orange, grapefruit or blood orange $13
bloody mary della casa vodka, hot peppers, mortadella $14
ANTIPASTI
ricotta crostino hazelnuts, truffle honey $11.75
sicilian tomato rice balls basil pesto $10.75
brussels sprouts pepperoni, pecorino $13.75
san daniele prosciutto bufala mozzarella $20.75
burrata cremosa peperonata, grilled bread $17.75
stuffed meatballs in sugo $15
INSALATA
sal’s antipasti salad $16.75
beet salad pistachio, pimentón yogurt $14.75
arugula dried cherries, almonds, caprino $16.75
kale insalata roasted garlic, apples, walnuts $15.75
add grilled chicken to any salad $8
PRIMI PIATTI
spaghetti pomodoro parmigiano-reggiano $18
linguine four cloves of garlic, breadcrumbs $17
rigatoni carbonara pancetta, savoy cabbage $25.50
spaghetti & clams ‘nduja sausage sugo, parsley $26.75
squid ink campanelle crab, garlic crema, fresno $27.50
orecchiette salsiccia, broccoli rabe, peperoncino $25.50
penne ragu alla bolognese, ricotta $26.50
fusilli broccoli pesto, pine nuts, basil $23.50
SANDWICHES & SECONDI
the sandwich roast beef, italian peppers, provolone $17
meatball parmigiana ricotta, basil $14
the bensonhurst prosciutto, burrata, balsamic $12.50
fried eggplant sandwich tomato, basil aioli, provolone $12
grilled branzino olive muffaletta $33.75
chicken marsala fall mushrooms, rosemary
platter $30.75
on a roll $14
FORMAGGI
served with italian honey and toast
taleggio lombardia ~ cow
pecorino sardo sardinia ~ sheep
la tur piedmont ~ goat, cow & sheep
gorgonzola dolce lombardia ~ cow
per piece $7
four pieces $25
BEVANDE
lurisia sodas from piedmont
aranciata rossa $5.50
limonata $5.50
chinotto $5.50
lavazza coffee from piedmont
coffee $4
espresso $4.50
macchiato $5
cappuccino $6
hot tea from pursuit of tea
darjeeling $6
lavender mint $6
chamomile $6
BRUNCH DRINKS
mimosa prosecco with choice of orange, grapefruit, or blood orange
gl. $13 pit. $55
bloody mary della casa vodka, hot peppers, mortadella
gl. $14 pit. $55
ANTIPASTI
ricotta crostino truffle honey, hazelnuts $11.75
sicilian tomato rice balls basil pesto $10.75
brussels sprouts pepperoni, pecorino $13.75
antipasti salad $16.75
kale insalata roasted garlic, apples, walnuts $15.75
arugula dried cherries, marcona almond, caprino $16.75
beets pistachio pesto, pimenton yogurt $14.75
burrata cremosa peperonata, grilled bread $17.75
san daniele prosciutto bufala mozzarella $20.75
stuffed meatballs in sugo $15
PASTA
linguine 4 cloves of garlic, breadcrumbs $17
rigatoni alla norma eggplant, mozzarella, basil $22.75
breakfast spaghetti kale, pancetta, poached egg $26.75
penne ragu alla bolognese, ricotta $26.50
cavatelli vodka sugo $22.75
BRUNCH
almond granola honey yogurt, gala apple, mint $13
scrambled egg crostino lump crab, garlic crema $23.75
pomodoro baked eggs mozzarella, grilled ciabatta $17.25
funghi scramble truffle vinaigrette, caprino $19.75
breakfast sandwich mortadella, egg, fontina, aioli $16.50
the bensonhurst prosciutto, burrata, balsamic $13.50
meatballs & polenta fried egg, parmigiano $21.75
ricotta pancakes nutella, bananas, walnuts $17.75
CONTORNI
applewood smoked bacon $8
breakfast potatoes garlic aioli, parmigiano $8
