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The Havana Room, our private dining room - Mita's, Cincinnati, OH

Mita's

4.9 (3283)
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
501 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
Mita's is the second restaurant from James Beard Finalist Chef Jose Salazar and is named after his Colombian grandmother - his "Mita." The beautiful 130 seat restaurant designed by MSA Architects is located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati at the corner of Fifth and Race Streets on the ground floor of the 84.51 Building. Mita's eclectic, farm inspired tapas menu focuses on both the traditional and modern foods and beverages of Spain and Latin America, with charcuterie, ceviches, and paella.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Latin American, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 421-6482
  • Website
    http://www.mitas.co/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Tim McLane
  • Private party facilities
    The Havana Room, our semi-private dining room, accommodates up to 30 guests. Please inquire via email: reservations@mitas.co
  • Private party contact
    Caroline Green: (513) 421-6482
  • Location
    501 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Cross street
    Fifth Street
  • Parking details
    We recommend parking in the 84.51 garage, located in the building above us, with entrances on 5th and 6th Street. There are several other garages available nearby, as well as limited street parking.
  • Public transit
    Cincinnati Connector stops at Fountain Square which is 2 blocks from us.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,283 people are saying

Mita's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Overall

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Food

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Ambiance

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Innovative

  • Cincinnati

    Best Overall

  • Cincinnati

    Best Food

  • Cincinnati

    Best Ambiance

  • Cincinnati

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mita's offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food and drinks," and a "diverse menu" that showcases innovative takes on classic Spanish cuisine. The service is "attentive and friendly," enhancing the vibrant atmosphere. Highlights include "outstanding" paella, "exquisite" ceviche, and "creative cocktails." Perfect for special occasions and casual outings alike.
3,283 Reviews

  1. Jagmeet VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area29 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Mita is a spanish tapas place. I was expecting it to be very flavorful and have unique things. I ended the meal thinking it was just okay. when i got there, i was sat and i waited a good 15 minutes before being served. the server was not at fault. she was running around a lot. not sure if its a short staff issue. she made good recommendations. she was honest with what tasted good or bad. the drinks were unique too. i liked that they have mocktails which i could add alcohol too. with that said, i noted the pisco drink was not good. it was bitter. This was a theme with a lot of the food actually too. I had a salad which had too many peppers and just was extremely bitter. the patatas bravas were good but they were too dry. the burgers were juice but they were heavy. there was oil spilling out with each bite. the pan tomato was probably the best dish imo. dessert was the best part. the tres leches was done right. i wish there was a bit more milk in the dish though the top of the cake was dry. has me suspect that it was preplated and prepared in advance. overall i think i rate it just okay not worth the price tag.

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  2. Karl VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is lots of fun to share a variety of tapas. We always get the tostones y guacamole. The ceviche and hand pies are authentic. And the dessert options are yummy

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  3. Melinda

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants in Cincinnati! Everything is always absolutely delicious!

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  4. Sandy

    Cincinnati / Dayton5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous meal at Mita’s. We ordered the Tacos de lengua and the Chuletes de puerco iberico and both were outstanding. Service was wonderful as always. We will be back soon!

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  5. John S . VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We are no strangers to well prepared food, but every one of the dishes we ordered was the best thing we’ve had anywhere in a while. Shrimp ceviche, Hamburguesa sliders, and red pepper stuffed with goat cheese. Each memorable for all the right reasons. Already looking forward to returning!

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  6. tom

    New Jersey6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made reservation at the last minute - visiting from out of town. Excellent responsive knowledgeable service. The menu is extensive provides excellent choices across the spectrum of foods. Excellent all-around highly recommend.

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  7. Norman

    Columbus35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    If you like small plates and tapas you will Love Mita's. The service was excellent with a very helpful and knowledgable server. The menu has a wide variery of choices fit for any palate or diet. With a party of 4 we tried several items all of which we very tasty and the ingredients were fresh. Both ceviche dishes were on point with a slight flair to the ingredients. Watermelon with salsa matcha was a tasy variation. Bread service, cheese plate, sliders, wings, all very good! Go to this restaurant you will not be disappointed!

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  8. Matt

    Cincinnati / Dayton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal. Have to start with talking about the sliders. They were out-of-this-world delicious. Patatas bravas were authentic to Spanish cuisine and perfectly crisped with a wonderful garlic aioli to accompany them. Fried plantains with guacamole were great as were the piquillo rellenos. Cocktails were also incredible, especially the one featuring cachaca. Service from Anne was highly attentive, warm, and friendly. Looking forward to returning. Great experience!

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  9. Lindsey

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband had a wonderful time celebrating our anniversary. Our server was wonderful and the food was phenomenal!

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  10. david

    Cincinnati / Dayton4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is always perfect, highly recommend.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Mita's

501 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fifth Street
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Latin American, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We recommend parking in the 84.51 garage, located in the building above us, with entrances on 5th and 6th Street. There are several other garages available nearby, as well as limited street parking.
  • Public transit
    Cincinnati Connector stops at Fountain Square which is 2 blocks from us.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Tim McLane
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.mitas.co/
  • Phone number
    (513) 421-6482
  • Private party facilities
    The Havana Room, our semi-private dining room, accommodates up to 30 guests. Please inquire via email: reservations@mitas.co
  • Private party contact
    Caroline Green: (513) 421-6482

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