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Primavista, Cincinnati, OH

Primavista

4.9
4.9
6228 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 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 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:45 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 6,228 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 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 a dining experience that's hard to beat, featuring "excellent food" and "exceptional service" with panoramic views of Cincinnati. Guests rave about the "spectacular" atmosphere and the attention to detail provided by staff like Anthony and Annie. It's the perfect spot for special occasions or a memorable night out.

6,228 Reviews
  1. dennis

    Cincinnati

    102 reviews

    5.0

    102 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The calamari is always excellent maybe the best in Cincinnati. Service was slow but the restaurant was packed and everyone was getting in the spirit of the holiday. We did not have anyplace to be after dinner so relaxed and enjoyed the buzz. We had 3 different veal preparations - all were fantastic. The green beans were excellent (when is the last time a review mentioned the side vegetable?) The polenta was disappointing. The prep does not allow the dish to shine which was too bad because a creamy version would have been great with the veal. Not a real problem, just not taking the opportunity to shine. The salmon was also outstanding. Molly was a great server. Attentive but not intrusive.

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  2. Steve

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time and it was an excellent experience! Annie was a great server and made some great recommendations. We will be back. 

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  3. Megan

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been going here for a couple years now for special occasions and just nice dinners out. Only had 1 sub par experience but even that was handled well and never had bad service.

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  4. Rick

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu is stable with some favorites, good values on wine, wait staff very good, parking easy, view the best. Always feel we did very well.

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  5. Ruth

    Cincinnati

    85 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our ony child's birthday. Unfortunately, he was with his golfing associates in North Carolina. Ali hit us with the bad news that no beets had been delivered that day. The lights of the city seemed special. Usually we don't bother to look out. The food is always -- I mean always excellent. John is on top of everything; if there is a mistake, John makes it right. He always works his butt off. John and his family absolutely know how to run a restaurant. Many other restaurants have gone out of business while Primavista continues to prosper!!

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  6. Marsha

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent as well as service. Server was attentive and timing was perfect.

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  7. Jeff

    Cincinnati

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prima Vista never disappoints. We always enjoy our visit

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  8. Shannon

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had not been to Primavista in over 15 years. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was still as amazing as it was the last time I had visited. The food is still top notch, with new items on the menu as well as my old favorites. And, of course...the view! My husband and I watched the full moon rise over the city while enjoying our delicious meal, and it was absolutely magical! I most certainly will not wait another 15 years to visit. We plan to celebrate our anniversary there in a few months and hopefully, many more times in the new year.

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  9. Andy

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. And dessert. Gnocchi only okay. Not homemade pasta.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a pleasure to dine at Prima Vista one of our favorite places to go. We are not newbies here! The food and service is always excellent and the view captivating 

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FAQs

Primavista is rated 4.9 stars by 6228 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 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
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:45 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • 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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