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Primavista, Cincinnati, OH

Primavista

4.8
4.8
6282 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 51 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Enjoy Chef Chris Prince’s award-winning Italian dishes while overlooking the Cincinnati skyline and Ohio River in our cozy but elegant Dining Room.
Since opening in 1989 our long-standing excellent reputation and many awards for Most Romantic,Best Scenic View and Best Italian, make Primavista the perfect spot for all occasions.
Take in the breath-taking views of the city while enjoying fine Italian dishes from Spaghetti with Veal Meatballs,Veal Scallopines, Fresh Fish,Chicken Alfredo and Filet of Beef to name a few.
Now serving Dinner Weds.-Sun.Reservations suggested and often required.Valet parking.
Please see our website for menu and directions.pvista.com

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 17:00–20:30 Fri 17:00–21:45 Sat 16:30–21:45 Sun 16:30–20:00
  • Phone number
    (513) 251-6467
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Christopher Prince
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate your next event at Primavista in one of our two dining rooms. Primavista will create the perfect atmosphere for your next business meeting, celebration, or family gathering. Hosting groups of up to 75.
  • Area
    Cincinnati
  • Cross Street
    W. 8th and Mt. Hope 5 mins West of downtown
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking $6.00 per car. Public Parking lot across the street is $5.00 per car. Street parking is free when available. Driveway is wheel chair accessible.
  • Public transit
    We recommend Uber or Lyft if you are not driving.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 6,282 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Great for scenic views

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati

    Great for scenic views

  • Cincinnati

    Good for special occasions

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Primavista offers an enchanting dining experience with "amazing views" of Cincinnati. Guests rave about the "stellar service" and "delicious food," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. The Italian menu is complemented by a diverse wine list, and the ambiance is both elegant and welcoming. While some mention noise and outdated decor, the overall experience is consistently praised.

6,283 Reviews
  1. Eugenia

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and view were amazing, but the it was the service which was truly superb, kind, knowledgeable staff without the pomposity of other restaurants. Had an amazing time!

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  2. Franceene

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    GREAT view. Nice service and food was good. Cost for NYE too much for return. Would go back to experience a regular menu.

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  3. Brian

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic NYE experience off the prix fixe menu. Very tasty, great service and awesome ambience.

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  4. Melanie

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great experience for our New Years Eve dinner. Our server was great, very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. The food was great. We sat outside, which was fine, except for the noise from the highway (which is unavoidable due to location). Overall great experience!

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  5. Mark

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made our reservation with Open Table on Monday for New Years Eve. The restaurant required a credit card for guarantee which I provided. The reservation was confirmed via email. On Tuesday my wife was looking at the Primavista menu on their web site and noticed that the New Years Eve menu was fixed menu with 2 starter choices, 3 entree choices and 3 dessert choices for $95.00 per person. What a surprise!!! Exactly what we didn't want!!!! Nothing was said of this on the Ooen Table site when we made the reservation. I checked my confirmation email again and discovered way down at the bottom of the email in small print the fixed menu was disclosed. Obviously I hadn't read through the lengthy confirmation. Also imbedded in the small print was that any cancellations within 48 hours would be charged $20.00 per person! We were within 48 hours when we made the reservation. And this was never indicated. So we went to the restaurant (no choice at this point)! The valet staff was friendly and efficient. We got our table after a 15 minute wait Good view by the window but a small 2' x 3' table stuck between two large party tables! Not optimal but we remained patient. Our server Elle was both personable and competent. Did a great job the whole evening. We placed our order with Elle. I had what turned out to be a very small Arugala salad. Tasty but small. My wife ordered the Gnocci--which tasted if flour. She only ate a couple of bites and left the rest. Elle brought some bread which was good. I order the Red Snapper for my entree. It was well presented but way over cooked! My wife ordered the Beef Tenderloin to be cooked rare. It came--not rare but very well done. We told the food deliverer (not Elle) that she had ordered it rare. He took it back and returned a couple minutes later with Tenderloin the was medium well at best. Said that was the best he could do this late at night (8:15 or so). We ordered the Tiramisu which was very good and the food highlight.

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  6. philip

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    124 reviews

    5.0

    124 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another New Years Eve at our favorite restaurant! We have spent over 15 New Years Eve at Primavista. The service was excellent as always, food exceptional, staff pleasant. A meal at Primavista is always a treat!

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  7. Holly

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great way to celebrate New Year's Eve. Warm and friendly, good food, great service.

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  8. Alfred

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful New Years Eve experience. We plan to return next year and bring a few friends!

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  9. Barbara

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last minute reservation when other one was closed when we got there. Seated immediately. Fantastic view, amazing food, excellent service. Pulled through for us in a huge way. Highly recommend.

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  10. Teresa

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, service and view. Great way to ring in the new year!

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FAQs

Primavista is rated 4.8 stars by 6282 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 51 times today
Google Map for Primavista

810 Matson Place, Cincinnati, OH 45204

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    W. 8th and Mt. Hope 5 mins West of downtown
  • Area
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 17:00–20:30 Fri 17:00–21:45 Sat 16:30–21:45 Sun 16:30–20:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking $6.00 per car. Public Parking lot across the street is $5.00 per car. Street parking is free when available. Driveway is wheel chair accessible.
  • Public transit
    We recommend Uber or Lyft if you are not driving.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Christopher Prince
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (513) 251-6467
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate your next event at Primavista in one of our two dining rooms. Primavista will create the perfect atmosphere for your next business meeting, celebration, or family gathering. Hosting groups of up to 75.
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