Bar Niro

What is Bar Niro? Occupying an intimate storefront at 1334 Dundas Street West in Little Portugal, Bar Niro is a Roman-inspired aperitivo bar designed for unwinding over classic drinks and grazeable bites. The moodily lit room is wrapped in warm, weathered timber with antique accents, minimalist lighting, and a focal vintage wood bar counter flanked by compact bistro tables. It captures the easygoing spirit of Rome's pre-dinner ritual, providing an ideal starting point for an evening out or a low-key date-night drink.

Bar Niro Menu & What to Order The snack card keeps things tight and traditional, led by sliced-to-order Prosciutto di Parma, warm fluffy focaccia, and bowls of whisper-thin crisp patatine. Pair the charcuterie and aged cheeses with a meticulous dirty martini, an Aperol Spritz, or a house Negroni during the early aperitivo hours. Vegetarians will find plenty to snack on among the marinated olives, artisan cheeses, and warm bread, rounded out with low-intervention Italian wines or cold Birra Moretti.

Know Before You Go Seating is handled entirely on a walk-in basis, so arrive closer to opening or expect a short wait during peak weekend evenings when live jazz guitar and saxophone sets draw crowds. The 505 Dundas streetcar stops right outside at Dovercourt Road, which is vastly easier than hunting for scarce street parking along Dundas West. The bar opens Wednesday through Saturday evenings with afternoon hours on Sunday, remaining dark on Mondays and Tuesdays.