Primavista

Name: Primavista
Address: 810 Matson Place, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45204
Telephone: (513) 251-6467
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

5580 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 24, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Website
http://www.pvista.com/
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.
Private party contact
Cristie Reynolds: (513) 251-6467

Location
810 Matson Place, Cincinnati, OH 45204
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

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Popular dishes

Caesar$9.00
Romaine lettuce with parmesan and croutons tossed with our traditional Caesar dressing
- Side$9.00
- Entree$14.00
Mixed Green Salad$7.50
Red leaf, bibb, escarole, radicchio and carrots tossed in our house Italian vinaigrette
- Side$7.50
- Entree$11.00
Arugula Salad$10.50
With strawberries, mozzarella, toasted almonds and mint balsamic glaze
- Side$10.50
- Entree$15.00

Add to a Salad

Warm fried Calamari$4.00
Gorgonzola or Goat Cheese$2.00
Grilled Antibiotic Free Chicken Breast$12.50

Pasta

Spaghetti and Veal Meatballs$23.00
with tomato basil sauce
Penne "Cionni"$21.00
With roasted tomatoes and portabellas tossed in garlic and oil and topped with gorgonzola and scallions
Chicken "Formaggio"$30.00
Fettuccine tossed with butter and parmesan cheese and topped with a grilled antibiotic free chicken breast
Ravioli$23.00
With sausage, mushrooms and tomato basil sauce

Entrata

Veal Picatta$35.00
Sautéed veal scallopine in a lemon caper white wine butter sauce, polenta and green beans
Veal Saltimbocca$35.00
Scallopine with prosciutto, fontina, sage and veal glaze with polenta and green beans
Veal Marsala$35.00
Scallopine with mushrooms and Marsala veal glaze with polenta and green beans
Sautéed Seasonal Fish with Crab*$46.00
Chef's choice of fresh fish sautéed and served with lump crab and rich shellfish butter sauce with asparagus, bell peppers and arugula
Center Cut Filet Mignon*$46.00
With veal glaze, parmesan polenta, asparagus, mushrooms, arugula and Reggiano

Contorni

Side Pasta$5.50
Side portion of spaghetti with your choice of Tomato Basil, Spicy Diavolo or Garlic and Oil

What 5,580 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
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cincinnati / Dayton
Romantic
Cincinnati / Dayton
Great for scenic views
Cincinnati / Dayton
Italian
Cincinnati
Romantic
Cincinnati
Great for scenic views
Cincinnati
Italian

5,580 Reviews

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CharlesC
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious. I had veal and my friend had salmon. Both were outstanding. We had bruschetta and gnocchi for appetizers. Both were wonderful. We finished with a scrumptious bread pudding for dessert. Service was excellent and the view of Cincinnati is one of a kind. We will be back.
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EnjoyableDining
Cincinnati
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fantastic dining experience. A wonderful restaurant-week “fixed” menu dinner. GREAT!
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was perfection, the service fantastic, and the view is magnificent! A fine restaurant with a casual feel.
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JosephF
Cincinnati
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
Prima Vista is always a win when it comes to gong to dinner!
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BethS
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I do love Primavista always and had an excellent experience for Restaurant Week!
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THOMASL
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First-time diners at Primavista, we enjoyed the warm hospitality, delicious food, and magnificent view. The Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week offerings provide splendid bargain choices. We hope to return when we revisit the area.
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Momagain24
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Molly, our server was great. Very attentive . Food was delicious and the view amazing.
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KayP
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been wanting to go here for quite a while - it did not disappooint. Great food, great service, great view. I drink a LOT of water and my glass was never more than half empty.
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JackieK
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Party of three came during restaurant week. Two of us ordered off the special menu. Great value that includes appetizer, main course n dessert. The salmon was delicious as was the shrimp special. Other person ordered off the menu. She ordered the ravioli which was delicious, best I’ve ever tried. All had salads which were fresh. The service was very good, there when you needed them. Overall would recommend.
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MichelleN
Cincinnati
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Classy and elegant, excellent service; we were there for restaurant week even tho we’ve been there before. This is what a restaurant week menu should be- give people a true taste of what the place is about so people want to come back for more! Stunning view of the city. Love this place!
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DeeA
Indiana
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Experience overall was great. Our waitress paid attention to details and provided excellent service!
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HalbertF
Cincinnati
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always!!! One of my favorite places to eat
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FalerFamily
Cincinnati
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Primavista is always excellent. And with a clear evening; the view was outstanding.
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Londa
Naples
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food! Wonderful waiter (Alex)! Beautiful view!
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Violet
Naples
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Primavista did not disappoint. The view was awesome transitioning to Cincinnati lights by the end of the meal. The food was great. One member of our party stated it was the best steak he'd ever eaten.
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JimV
Columbus
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Location offers a stunning view of the city. Staff was attentive and professional. Cocktails generously mixed. The veal marsala was amazing. A definite "go-to" place for your fine Italian dining.
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RuthT
Cincinnati
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Two west side friends from our soccer days stopped by to great us as they enjoyed their glorious meal with old friends at another table. On the 27th of September we will bring "Royalty" with us -- a couple named King, the man was with Joe in the dorm at Bowling Green in the 60s She has a home ec degree from Ohio State. I can't remember if her concentration was in foods or fabrics, but I KNOW Susan will be pleased.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great for a celebration! Wonderful service! Wine list needs a little improvement.
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FrequentDiner
Cincinnati
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic as always. Food wine and service were all great.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time at Primavista. It was fabulous. Wonderful atmosphere.
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MartinA
Cincinnati
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great view, great service and great food.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I liked the food, the service, the view, the starter bread I didn't like it that much
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davidd
Cincinnati
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent from start to finish. We have not been in a few years. Prima Vista will now become a regular place for us to celebrate birthdays, special occasions etc! Perfectly paced service from opening cocktails to start thru desert.
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LScheff
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had been wanting to try this place and our anniversary was a great excuse. It was an 11/10 in every way and we will definitely go back! They even brought us a dessert with a candle to celebrate.
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Pama
Columbus
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our second time at Primavista and the food was just as good as we remembered! Our table had a variety of dishes, from ravioli to chicken with fettucine, an antipasta salad and a seafood dish. It was all amazing, and our server Annie was amazing too! The wine was so good as well. We had one person with special dietary needs and they were able to accommodate her too. In all, a great experience! And of course the view is spectacular!
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novicefoody
Cincinnati
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Frequent visitor - but took family as we went to play across the street. Tight window but they killed it. Deborah as usual was fantastic!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall3food5service3ambience5
The restaurant was unbearably hot and our meals took nearly an hour and a half to reach the table. Our server was very nice but overwhelmed. We never got a refill on our drinks even after asking twice.
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DanyettaN
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It had been several years since the last time I was there. Thankfully, the quality hasn’t changed one bit. Very high quality in ambiance and the entire dining experience.
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GregF
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful view and food- Anthony was a great waiter.
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GaryR
Cincinnati
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The meals and service were fantastic. Enjoying a wonderful dinner with family from California and the great view of the Queen City could not have been better. We have been here before, but the atmosphere felt so much better. It was a outstanding experience.
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GreatNight
Cincinnati
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Brought an international guest who was blown away by the view, and even moreso by the food. She said the fish/lump crab dish was in the top 10 meals she had ever eaten. I had the Ravioli (excellent) and the Arugula Salad that was also fantastic. Prices have crept up a bit so will impact the number of time we can dine there, but definitely is in the rotation for out of town guests.
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DouglasS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the wine to the appetizers to the entree's. Everything was great. Waitress was very knowledgeable and took good care of us.
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SeanF
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to celebrate our anniversary Food was amazing
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GarryL
Cincinnati
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. Just missed the special. Hope to get it next time.
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MelissaH
Cincinnati
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful evening - beautiful view, delicious food and exceptional service.
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Astev
Cincinnati
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been going there for a long time and it never disappoints!
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MarriedtheWestside
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been to Primavista many times in the past. My wife and I could not recall a better experience. The food was delicious (again). The seasonal app (Mozzarella, balsamic vinegar, tomato/olive) was great. View is always stunning -- we were there for sunset w. the city lights turning on. Great romantic dinner for two. We will return.
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Paul
Cincinnati
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Excellent food, great service, lovely room. However, it is extremely loud.
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BarbM
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a reservation and arrived about 15 minutes early. We made our way to the bar and ordered a drink. Within 10 minutes we were seated at a window table. The view was amazing! The server was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We were very pleased with the food and amount of time it took to be served. The filet was superb! The bruschetta also was amazing. After our meal we were served a complimentary dish of ice cream as we were celebrating our anniversary.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
You are paying for the view and ambience. The food is good but not worth the price they ask. That’s what relegates this place to special occasions only. Not good value in the slightest.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Primavista is rated 4.8 stars by 5580 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 24, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

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
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

Website
http://www.pvista.com/
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.
Private party contact
Cristie Reynolds: (513) 251-6467

Primavista

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Ravioli

Arugula Salad

Bruschetta

Bruschetta

Goat cheese$8.50

Antipasti

Fried Calamari$15.00

Shrimp "Antoinette"$15.00

Pasta e Fagioli$5.50

Pizza

Pizza$9.00

Insalate

Caesar$9.00

Mixed Green Salad$7.50

Arugula Salad$10.50

Add to a Salad

Warm fried Calamari$4.00

Gorgonzola or Goat Cheese$2.00

Grilled Antibiotic Free Chicken Breast$12.50

Pasta

Spaghetti and Veal Meatballs$23.00

Penne "Cionni"$21.00

Chicken "Formaggio"$30.00

Ravioli$23.00

Entrata

Veal Picatta$35.00

Veal Saltimbocca$35.00

Veal Marsala$35.00

Sautéed Seasonal Fish with Crab*$46.00

Center Cut Filet Mignon*$46.00

Contorni

Side Pasta$5.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is Primavista restaurant rated?

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Additional information

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