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Primavista, Cincinnati, OH

Primavista

4.8
4.8
5590 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 36 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
  • 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
  • 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 5,590 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Great for scenic views

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati

    Great for scenic views

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

5,590 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and atmosphere. Server was very  knowledgeable

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  2. Mike

    Cincinnati

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent as usual! Deborah our server was wonderful as usual

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  3. glenns

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife had serious surgery two weeks ago, and this was our favorite restaurant to eat at on her first night out. Great food, great service, both with a great view.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal, wonderful service and beautiful setting!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    We went to the restaurant for the first time and asked for a table at the window. The view is amazing and the food was very nice. I will come back another time.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The view of the city was amazing, especially at night. Our food was delicious and the server was great. The decor/atmosphere was a little dated but definitely had an intimate feel. Perfect for a date night.

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  7. Susan

    Cincinnati

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Past few in the city, excellent delicious food need more servers to accommodate guests

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  8. Theresatri

    Cincinnati

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals I’ve ever had. The gnocchi and shrimp dinner was amazing!

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  9. AmyP

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Once again, we had a wonderful dining experience at Primavista! This time we were there to celebrate my mother's 87th birthday! The food was outstanding, and Molly, our server, was charming and very on top of everything! Made for a memorable evening! Thank you!

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  10. CharlesC

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  11. EnjoyableDining

    Cincinnati

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A fantastic dining experience. A wonderful restaurant-week “fixed” menu dinner. GREAT!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 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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  13. JosephF

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Prima Vista is always a win when it comes to gong to dinner!

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  14. BethS

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I do love Primavista always and had an excellent experience for Restaurant Week!

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  15. THOMASL

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    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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  16. Momagain24

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Molly, our server was great. Very attentive . Food was delicious and the view amazing.

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  17. KayP

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    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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  18. JackieK

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    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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  19. MichelleN

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    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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  20. DeeA

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Experience overall was great. Our waitress paid attention to details and provided excellent service!

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  21. HalbertF

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always!!! One of my favorite places to eat

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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. Pama

    Columbus

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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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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 5590 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 36 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
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Cristie Reynolds: (513) 251-6467
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