Primavista

My husband and I had dinner at this restaurant last night. We were an early seating and so we're shown to our table as soon as we arrived. Everyone that greeted us was friendly. The restaurant interior is a little tired but is iconic in its vintage decor. We were seated in a cozy booth with a curtain separating us from our neighbors. All tables in this restaurant seem to have a great view of the city. Our server, Elle, greeted us promptly and took our cocktail order. When she returned she listed the specials and asked if we would like to place an appetizer order. We chose the goat cheese bruschetta with rosemary and honey. It was an excellent choice and good for the two of us to share without ruining our appetite. We also shared a Caesar salad which was a good portion and I loved that they gave me the option of anchovies on the side. The salad dressing was obviously housemade and the best I can remember eating. My main was the Veal Saltimboca and My husband had the Chicken "Fromaggio".We both enjoyed our main courses very much. I actually told a manager who checked on our happiness that it was the first time I never had to add any salt or pepper to my dish as it was perfectly seasoned. Our one disappointment was the dessert. We ordered the Nutella cannoli. It was not a traditional cannoli and the filling was more of a whipped cream filling rather than the heavy ricotta. Overall it was a lovely experience.

Comprehensive review. I came here for a valentines dinner and to start out parking was very difficult. Valet is not free so that’s never a good start to an experience. I give them the benefit of the doubt because they are located in an apartment complex building. Entering the place was nothing short of beautiful. You enter a beautiful door and are led to the coat check which is the first thing u see. The lobby is comfy and cozy. You can tell it’s a historically well kept facility. I arrive 30 minutes early and they sat me about 15 minutes into waiting. I was brought to my table which was not prepared so we had to make a trip back to the lobby temporarily. Hostess was completely apologetic so no big issue there. After sitting down and taking in the views it’s easily the best view you’ll find in Cincinnati. Completely romantic and such a gem. After about 10 minutes our waiter finally approached us. Way too long for service at a high end restaurant. She was very nice and great at communicating, though her knowledge of dishes and the menu were slim. For drinks, my diet coke was one of the best I’ve had and my date got a cocktail which she enjoyed thoroughly. The bread was just okay. Was very dry and you could tell was just heated up basic white bread. Garlic clovers were a great addition but could’ve been hotter and more easy to spread. For starters we got the Caesar salad, cold, crunchy, and immaculate flavor, it was a 10/10. Fried calamari which was also amazing though it could’ve had more big pieces rather than just little fried remnants. The star of the appetizers was the bruschetta. They have a unique way of making it here and I will say it’s probably the best I’ve ever had. Goat cheese with honey drizzle you cannot beat it. Would come back just for this. For the mains I got the gnocchi and shrimp. The shrimp had a weird fishy taste to it but it wasn’t too overwhelming. I enjoyed it but not too much. Portion was way too small. My date ordered the Chicken Formaggio. This dish was unique. It kind of had a sweet aspect to it, as it was different. It wasn’t amazing but wasn’t bad. Same as the gnocchi was. Price wise everything was super reasonable. Overall, if I came back I would be open to trying other entrees. But I would only be confident in their appetizers and drinks. I enjoyed the dinner and the views, but I could’ve enjoyed the main dishes more. Dessert also looked like a stronghold of theirs which I did not try. My date and I had a great time other than the few critics.

One of the best american-italian places I’ve ate at. We absolutely love their bruschetta with goat cheese & honey. The Alfredo is awesome & the limoncello desert drink is the icing on top! The views over Cincinnati & ambiance inside is beautiful. We love it here for a nice fine-dining night out.

It had been 9 years since our last Primavista visit, and I can report that nothing has changed. That's a good thing! The view of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky is spectacular (especially at night). The food was great: I particularly enjoyed the pesto chicken which was bursting with flavor. Service by Aubrey was just perfect.

Where to begin lol the waiting staff were REMARKABLE, the food was IMMACULATE, and the view of the city?? SO BEAUTIFUL. For a fine dining restaurant, I felt the prices were still on the cheaper side, but the quality was TOP NOTCH. Would highly recommend coming here at least once in your life, it's well worth it!!

food was great and restaurant was gorgeous! had to write a review because anthony was so kind and hospitable!

WOW. Everything was excellent. Staff were friendly and efficient -we didn't want for anything. Tables were spaced well from each other and the atmosphere was quant and nostalgic giving you a feeling of being in a small bistro with a fabulous view. The timing of the dishes coming out was perfect. The food was fantastic. We can't wait for our next visit!

The food and views are amazing. Amazing views we went around 8 and watched the sun set and moon was fun. The food was PACKED with flavor. The portion size was just right.

Amazing views and the food is awesome. The servers are very pleasant and attentive. I would totally recommend for a date night!!

The view was amazing. I was torn between that and my date all night, wink wink. But seriously, I couldn't stop looking out at the city, you can see so much! Definitely my kind of vibe. Now the experience, my gf and I walked by the valet to the entrance, the transition from front desk/lobby to fancy, candle lit is wild. A big door blocks the way, as you open it you're pulled into a whole new atmosphere. The front desk greets you at the end of a long hallway, as you approach, the lights seem to dim just the slightest. We booked one a day before and got lucky! but reservations are a must if you want the best seats in the house. We were escorted to our seats, and as you walk in, the lights of the city shine in and you're in awe. Big glass windows display the whole city line. We walk past rows of tables until we're seated close to the kitchen. Took the picture of the city right from my seat, no obscure objects blocking anything, perfect view. Would pay $100 dollars just for the view. Now food and service. It was Friday night 8:15. Our server was a nice older woman who was very knowledgeable about the menu. I was pretty impressed until she said her same speal word for word to the table behind us, same joke too about not asking her to recite the menu lol. I knew I wanted pasta it, being an Italian restaurant I had high hopes. And man I was hungry, just then the bread came out. A nice display of garlic and ginger. I was surprised the bread wasn't toasted or anything, just bread. Used the olive oil bottle, that was a must. Looking for some drinks and an app next, I went with the Merlot $12, my gf went with the moscato. We also threw on an order of the calamari. After a little, it came out and I wasn't to impressed. My wine was watery, not much flavor. My gf loved her moscato tho, tasted like an angry orchard to me haha. The calamari felt like it was barley cooked, it was interesting to see the different type of octopus. I like the ones with the legs, but they were thick and hard, slimy, my gf got freaked out. Also not sure where marinara sauce came from with calamari, that is not it. Put in some dinner and we both went with the fettuccine chicken breast pasta recommended to us by our sever. Not sure if that's the name but that's what she called it. Our food arrived reasonably, and the presentation was pretty. As for the taste, better than it looks. The pasta was creamy, but lacked a deep flavor. Definitely not enough cheese, was more like a buttered noodle. The chicken was juicy, and didn't taste too bad, but the skin is kinda separate from the breast, so it was slidin around while I was cutting it up. Our server disappeared after we got our food and a nice food runner poured me some more water. Checked dessert, nothing looked that good. I over heard the crembrule was good but our server even said they didn't like it so. All in all, if you're looking for a romantic view and don't mind spending some money, this is your spot. I think the view compensates a little for the food, but it was late and I only tried a few things, im sure the rest of the menu is worth a try.

For our 25th Anniversary?! Yeah it's Cincinnati classic! Great food service and ambience! Wish I took pictures of the food but we were enjoying it to much too. Sad face.

We were greeted by the owner John which was an excellent touch. The service was ok but the food and price point made up for that. The server was knowledgeable but had a rough attitude. The server assistant could have paid better attention with the water fill up. The didn't matter so much with the quality of the food and the great view. The food was slow out of the kitchen, but the ambiance made up for the shortcomings. Everything was nicely priced except the feature fish. That was $52 and we didn't order it, but seeing it pass by on trays, it didn't look worth the price. We be back. The window facing raised booths for two were sweet.

View and ambiance are great. Food was not exceptional, but this place is still worth a visit.

My partner and I chose this restaurant for our Valentine's Day celebration while visiting Cincinnati, reserving a table well in advance and making the two-hour drive with high expectations. Unfortunately, the experience was a complete letdown. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was soured by an unwelcoming hostess who, when we checked in just 14 minutes early, curtly informed us, "You'll have to wait; your table will be ready closer to your reservation time." as if we had shown up hours in advance. To give credit where it's due, the restaurant itself is beautiful, and the valet staff was warm and accommodating. Our server was professional but also intensely passive-aggressive. The real disappointment, however, was the food. For a restaurant charging $30-$40 per plate, the execution was shockingly subpar. The bread--stale and nearly refrigerator-cold--was served without butter, only a pile of mashed garlic devoid of salt or oil. Our appetizers were even worse; the shrimp tasted overwhelmingly of alcohol, and the pasta e fagoli soup was bland, with undercooked beans and barely any broth. When ordering my entrée, I made what I assumed was a minor request--to have piccata sauce on my spaghetti, a sauce they already serve on other dishes. I was told they would have to check with the chef because he didn't like "special toppings" and that they were too busy to accommodate substitutions. As if I had asked them to create an entirely new dish from scratch rather than swap one sauce for another. I ultimately settled on the seafood special featuring red snapper, a fish I usually love. My excitement was short-lived. The plate arrived dry, missing the lobster and butter sauce it was supposed to have, and completely devoid of seasoning. The vegetables tasted as though they had been boiled without a single pinch of salt, and the pasta was a sad, flavorless afterthought. To their credit, they offered a complimentary dessert, which was decent, but by then, the evening had already been ruined. The server, who had been scarce for most of the night, made sure to return just in time to deliver a parting remark dripping with insincerity: "I am really sorry you didn't enjoy our food. I hope your night gets better." The condescension was almost impressive. Despite everything, I still tipped nearly 20%, but I left feeling completely frustrated. A night that was meant to be special turned into a regrettable experience, and frankly, I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone looking for a meal worthy of the price--or the trip.

The view is unreal! Had some company in town and wanted to show off the city view. Service was top notch, very helpful and informative. Food was outstanding. Specialty drinks were very good also.

Wish I could give it 4.3. Service was excellent. Alex was a great waiter. Honestly should give it a 5 for him. Shrimp Antoinette is everything! I got the fettuccine but last 3 times had the gnocchi shrimp. Get the shrimp. My friend licked the plate as I normally do. I did get a bite Fettuccine wasn't bad but doesn't knock your socks of. Same with desert. The chicken though ,was pretty stellar and again, great service. Sometimes you just need the service to elevate. Good views, good food, can't go wrong!

First time visiting Primavista and it did not disappoint. The entire restaurant is designed to overlook views of the city. Our two-person booth actually faced the windows so we didn't have to turn our heads at all to look out. Such a cool experience! The food was delicious, and for a higher-end restaurant the prices were very reasonable. They specialize in veal and fish, so I recommend getting a dish that focus on that. The veal Marsala is some of the best Marsala I have ever had. The best part of the meal, however, was dessert. Both the tiramisu and bread pudding were equally delicious. I plan to go back in the winter when it is dark out and we can see the city lit up!

Great food, Great service, Nice ambiance. Food was fantastic. Arrived quickly. Dessert was tasty. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Even offered to take a picture of us with the nice view in the background at the end of our meal. Highly recommend!

Great service and a good view have a good day good spaghetti and Cesar salads great scenery good ice cream

My dad, his wife, my husband, and I visited on Saturday night. It was a 5-star experience all the way. Beautiful view, excellent service, and great food. I had the sautéed seasonal fish with crab. It was the perfectly sized portion with a nice presentation. The rest of our group enjoyed their selections as well. The old fashioned was tasty. There was quite a big selection of teas for my husband. We were too full for dessert. Maybe next time! My only minor gripe is the charge for valet parking. I'm of the belief that when you are at a fine dining establishment, valet parking should be free (with a tip, of course).

Delicious traditional upscale Italian restaurant. Primavista has that old style Italian feel with a great selection of entrees suitable for anyone. Part of the start of a great review of Primavista is the view. Sitting atop of Mt Hope the view encompasses the city scape looking east. Service was second to none as you should expect from a finer restaurant. Friendly, knowledgeable and prompt. The selections are absolutely delicious! I sampled off other family members and all were delicious. Great beer and wine lists, I could have stayed all night sampling. If you have not been or haven't been to Primavista in a while, you should put it on your list.

To give a spark notes for this longer review; stellar views, equally stellar service, atmosphere and food. Visited this restaurant after some insistence from a close friend, and to put it plainly, my only gripe is that it took me as long as it did to find this hidden gem. The Cincinnati area is home to many one off unique dining experiences, Primavista no exception. Housed underneath a high end, higher-ish rise apartment complex atop a hill to the West of Cincinnati, its a tad of a drive but well worth the trip. My friends and I attended during the evening after the sun had started to set. Our table gave phenomenal, unobstructed views of the downtown Cinci area, along with a very warm but refined interior. For warning, this is more of a "dress nice" restaurant and the prices reflect the atmosphere. Suits not uncommon but not required. However, with the heightened price and dress code came exceptionally dressed and knowledgeable servers. Very well taken care of. Compared to places you may go where you're questioning how much of a tip the server deserved, I tipped over 30% as the service was so much so, that tipping less would have felt wrong. The Food? Wonderful. I had a veal with a couple sides. My partner, a baked white fish and cream sauce on a bed of vegetables that was superb. Taking a bite of a beef dish my friend ordered was equally as flavorful and enjoyable while, same with the taste I had of his fiancé's dish. 4 different meals, wildly different flavors, all equally delicious in their own way. We finished with some espresso martinis per the demand of my friends, and as someone who generally is not a big drinker, I would go back for that beverage alone. To top of this joyful evening the waiter brought two desserts for the four of us, complimentary and unasked for, "to celebrate friendship and our first time dining with us" (directed at my partner and I as first time Primavista customers). What a cherry on top to an incredible dining experience. To conclude: top tier service, wonderfully unique and delicious meals, and a scenery that is certainly in the top 10 within a 30 minute drive of downtown Cincinnati. Quite frankly, if you've a special occasion coming up for you or a loved one, not taking Primavista into account as an option to dine at is doing your celebration a disservice! Will most certainly be back.

We were there on the Saturday night that "Blink" was happening downtown. The food was fantastic and the view matched it!

One of the most beautiful views in all of cincinnati... While the food was fresh I may of been expecting a more private seat for when coming here for an anniversary. Though a busy night we felt like we were in peoples way with a "middle of the room" kind of seat. While the waitress was very attentive and service was top notch. Though with a view like that and ambiance of the place I still give it 4/5. It was quite delicious and I would recommend it.

If i could give it 100 stars I would. My mom and I came for restaurant week. It was my first time here, and I was very impressed! The view is amazing, the service was very nice from the guys parking our car at vallet to our waitress. The food was definitely the best part. It was the best Caesar salad I've ever eaten, the sea bass was melt in your mouth amazing and the dessert was great too! I will definitely be back

A recent celebration brought us here after Christmas. It was our first visit but for sure not our last. Great atmosphere with great city views, impeccable service and food properly prepared and presented. Very clean restrooms and service areas. The ladies also expressed their appreciation of clean restroom facilities. We were more than pleased and will be returning soon

My boyfriend and I were SO impressed with Primavista. To be honest, I was super unsure when we walked in. They sat us at a table on the corner of a walkway and it was super busy. I was having sensory overload- feeling anxious and overwhelmed from the noise level- and ended up asking the host of there were any other seating options. I really didn't expect anything because it was so packed, but a few minutes later someone came by asking if we wanted to move. We ended up with an amazing table where I was much more comfortable and at ease. Next- the food. Omg. We ordered the veal and spaghetti, chicken formaggio, and a pepperoni pizza. Everything tasted like home. "Comfort food" doesn't even do it justice! Phenomenal flavors in every dish, tasted like it was cooked by my grandmother. The portions were beyond generous. The service (thanks Molly!), the view, and the food made this a standout Cincinnati gem. The view makes it that much better. We will definitely be back!

First time here. Beautiful view. We were across the street at the theatre. Italian restaurant specializing in veal dishes. Good ceasar salads. Very good veal dishes. Surprisingly, they used the same sauce for each dish. Located on the first floor of apartment building.

Food : 9/10 Service : 10/10 Ambiance : 10/10 We visited this location on a Sunday 5/28/23 My partner was immediately sold by the view from our seats which overlook downtown Cincinnati (the window seating is top tier and although they can't guarantee it - you can request it and they will do their best to accommodate) Our server was amazing (which sold me) very efficient and helpful. She gave a good run down of the menu and had plenty of helpful suggestions. The drinks were amazing and the food was good! My partner got the bean soup and chicken formaggio which were both very flavorful (I liked his entree more then my own). I got the Caesar salad and salmon special. The salad was fresh, and the salmon was cooked to perfection but everything else on the dish lacked flavor - I think a sauce on top would have made it perfect - but still a solid entree! We split the calamari which neither of us cared for (we prefer ours fried a bit more). Overall amazing experience! Would highly recommend for an intimate date or to celebrate a big achievement as the atmosphere was giving upscale, classy, and had plenty of space which gave a sense of privacy.

We went to Primavista for my birthday dinner again this year. It is in fact still gas.

Happy Valentine's Day. We hope you are celebrating in a place as special as Primavista. It's a classic Italian restaurant with excellent service and food and an experience notched up a level by the view. As a vegetarian, I love a restaurant that accommodates me thoughtfully, as this once does, and I appreciate service that attends to details such as water-filling and splitting a salad for us in the kitchen. From my penne with mushrooms, tomatoes and Gorgonzola (and more) and my husband's Seafood Ciopinni, to the bread pudding that's rich but not cloying and a nice champagne with a sunset, we had just the celebration we might hope for.

Amazing service, food, and view! I took my wife here for her birthday and she loved the classy vibe and the delicious food.

I never do this but I am very disappointed at this place right now and probably writing this review out of being so annoyed. We did a Reservation several weeks ago and we got a call saying there is an issue with the table. They said it was gonna be fixed. They mentioned and the worst case scenario we were going to have to be seated on the table where we have to keep our son on our laps which we agreed to it. When we got there, they had the same issue with the situation and tried to look for a table and that were open, finally after a few minutes we got a table, which was pretty nice we did have an amazing view. We order some drinks and a salad which we got it right away, but the entrees never came. We waited for an hour and almost 45 minutes for it, we even asked somebody to please tell us how long is it going be for our food which she lied and said, he was going to be plated already and we were assuming we was gonna be a few minutes but it went almost 15 minutes and never came. We obviously know our waited knew what was going on since a table ahead of us got their food already, and she never checked back with us. We were so excited to try the food because it's very well rated Italian restaurant however they did ruin our special date for the lack of communication because if they would've came to us and let us know then the kitchen was backed up and they couldn't deliver our order. We would have gladly would've left and come back another day without being there for almost 2 hours, and no food in our bellies or our son's belly. So we did what we needed to do and we are on our way to the precinct which never fails.

My partner and I visited Primavista on a weekend trip to Cincinnati where we celebrated an anniversary. We visited on a Saturday night with a 7:45PM reservation in September. Be aware that you can either pay $5 to park in a small area across the from the restaurant, or $6 for valet parking. The parking areas were backed up with several vehicles when we arrived, so prepare to arrive 5-10 minutes early for time to park and get inside. It had been raining for several hours, but you could still see a great view of the lit city of Cincinnati from the sprawling restaurant windows. The part of the restaurant with views of the city through a wall of large windows is set up similar to a theater: there is an "orchestra" view with tables set up against the large windows; followed by a "balcony" view of tables behind the orchestra; as well as a "mezzanine" view behind the balcony which are booths that face the window allowing for two people per table for more intimate seating. We sat in the "mezzanine" which we actually really enjoyed because we could sit side-by-side on the booth seating and look out at the window. Although there were some tables blocking our view, this was not a big deal and the view was still beautiful. Our waitress (I believe her name was Elle) was very, very kind and attentive. Our meal was taking a bit long to come out, and she was very communicative with us about this. She also found us an area of empty window and took a photo of me and my partner with the view of Cincinnati behind us after we finished our meal. The menu has several dishes with veal and several dishes with seafood. We ended up choosing the Chicken Formaggio (chicken with fettuccine in a rich cheese-based sauce) and the Shrimp and Gnocchi (served in an excellent light, but flavorful, sauce). The restaurant gave us a small complementary dish of unique ice cream for our anniversary. We also ordered tiramisu and brownie with ice cream for dessert, which were tasty (although not as impressive as our actual meal). There is also a large wine, cocktail, and beer selection. Our night went very, very well until we were about to pay our bill and leave the restaurant and we noticed that my partner's cell phone had quite literally disappeared from our enclosed booth seating. Our waitress and other restaurant employees helped us search the small area, but because we had never left our table during dinner, we knew it had been taken by someone. Luckily, the management was able to call the person who had had a reservation in the booth next to us. Management provided us with their name and phone number and it turned out they had "accidentally" taken the cell phone. We had to go out of our way to retrieve the stolen cell phone from this patron, but we were very grateful to the restaurant by helping us obtain the information needed to get it back. Overall, we enjoyed the aesthetic, the view, and the food at Primavista and would recommend it to others. We would recommend a reservation, especially during the weekend. If you are looking for a beautiful restaurant where you can dress a bit more on the formal side and impress your date, this is a great place to do so.

Great food that you will remember and will want to experience again. The service is always excellent and very knowledgeable as to the dishes and their ingredients. If you have special dietary needs they are more than helpful to meet those needs. As a bonus, the view is excellent.

Best view of the city. Excellent service. Delicious meal. The view is spectacular. Book for an hour before sunset and watch the city change over. Servers and staff are excellent. Helpful, attentive but not too much that it's distracting. Our meals were delicious. The gnocchi. Yummy!! Veal dish and veal dish were burg excellent.

My husband and I spent our 19th anniversary at Primavista and really enjoyed ourselves. The view is beautiful. It was especially cool because there was a thunderstorm off in the distance while we were eating. We had excellent service; attentive and friendly. We ordered the calamari appetizer, which was just ok. For our entrees we ordered the Veal Saltimboca and the Seasonal Fish with Crab. The seasonal fish was red snapper and it was delicious!! My husband had the veal, which he had never had before, and he wasn't a big fan. For dessert we had the gelato and tiramisu, which were both good. This restaurant won't be one of our go to places, but I would recommend Primavista for a special occasion.

Not only does Primavista offer incredibly beautiful and romantic views, but the employees are always wonderful from the start to the finish. From the hostess, to bus boys and waitresses! We always enjoy it there. I have to say their pasta fagioli is by far the best around!! Delicious!!

Stellar service and the best view in Cincinnati! While the menu is Italian in nature, it's not all pasta. They have chicken, several veal dishes, steak, and seafood. I got the shrimp and gnocchi special and it did not disappoint! Saffron and garlic perfectly melded for a uniquely delicious flavor. Everyone should eat here at least once. TIP: bring some cash for the valet -- you'll thank me later.

Incredible view. Excellent food. Our server was very attentive. The calamari appetizer was perfectly prepared, as were our entrees

The service was good and they were fast. Especially for Mother's Day. My steak was overdone and had a charred taste from them not cleaning the cook surface well. My wife's filet was perfectly cooked and we trade half our steaks and there was a noticeable difference The calimari was buttery and tender. Just like it should be. Our tiramisu could have done without the strawberry sauce. That actually ruined it for me but otherwise it was ok.

The restaurant has a special 3-course menu for $43 every Wed. and Thurs., and it's a great deal, probably $20 less than it would be a la carte. I had trout with asparagus, and my friend had a pork chop with chutney. The entrees and salads, as well as your choice of any dessert on the menu, are not scaled down, either -- we both thought it was a great value and excellent food. It's nice that the service is attentive but not stuffy, and, you won't feel second rate if you only drink water and aren't spending on wine and drinks.

So much yes. First, THE VIEW!!!!!!!! The staff are so professional. Great food. Wonderful for date night!!

Visiting Cincinnati for a friend's birthday, our friends had made dinner reservations for us at Primavista! They had raved about the food as well as the view and I can say that neither disappointed! Parking is not an issue- there is a lot right across from the restaurant as well as valet parking for $4. Primavista's ambiance is very romantic and would be a great date night spot! We were seated in the main dining area where there is a glass wall so that patrons can enjoy an amazing view of the Cincinnati skyline while dining. We had great service at dinner and our waitress checked in on us often and a host came around frequently to refill our waters. When our waitress let us know about that day's specials, I asked about their vegan-friendly options, and she brought me a separate menu that featured vegetarian and vegan options. I ordered the side of balsamic glazed brussels sprouts and a side of pasta with spicy diavolo sauce. The portion of sides was pretty generous and I had more than enough food. Everything was delicious as well! Our waitress brought by a small sundae scoop of neopolitan ice cream for our friend's birthday with a candle- the presentation was so cute! We really enjoyed our dinner at Primavista and I would definitely return for a special occasion dinner! What really sets Primavista apart is the spectacular view. 5 stars!

This place is a local iconic restaurant for the fabulous views and Italian food. I'd recommend this place on Valentine's Day, romantic or business vibes. I know I really love the garlic spread that comes with the bread. Drinks are fabulous, especially espresso martinis. Amazing classic & interesting style pasta dishes with good portions and nice cheeses and cracked pepper and available on request. The view of Cincinnati is stunning with a full wall of windows.

It's surprising that even though I lived half a mile away from this gorgeous restaurant for a couple of decades, I'd never eaten there . . . until tonight. Reservations are a must, and I'm glad I was able to get a table for two a few weeks ago before a show across the street at the Federal Warsaw Incline Theatre. We were seated quickly and provided water right away. Our server stopped by, took drink orders, and introduced herself. She was masked but briefly showed us her whole face so that we could connect with her, and I appreciated her commitment to safety while recognizing how vital that humanity is when serving at a place like this. She reviewed the specials, brought us bread and garlic spread (not butter, more like a mousse, I guess?), and returned promptly to take our orders. I had the Caesar Salad, and my friend had the House Salad. Nothing mind-blowing, but I don't want my salad to be so good that it spoils dinner. I had the spaghetti with meatballs (once I confirmed that the marinara was smooth and not chunky - otherwise, I think I'd have tried the Chicken dish), and my friend had the ravioli. We both were super impressed with the food quality and the portion size. I also managed not to get any sauce on my shirt, which is a bonafide miracle. We also had dessert; we split the brownie and the bread pudding. I'll get the brownie again when I go back. Nothing against the bread pudding; I just liked the brownie more. Of course, one of the primary reasons to eat here is the view, and we were seated at the window. However, there are no bad seats due to the way the dining room is laid out. I felt the price was fair for the experience, and the service - from the host's greeting to the wait staff and the manager who circled around to ensure we were enjoying ourselves - was excellent. Special, but not stuffy. It's an upscale but decidedly West Side of Cincinnati kind of place. I highly recommend it!

The food is great and the service wonderful. The view of the Ohio river and downtown Cincinnati is beautiful.

We had an amazing dinner there, great table at the window over looking Cincinnati. Have been coming here since 1990 and it never disappoints ! Food was amazing as always!

We had a wonderful Easter dinner! The view is amazing, service was very good, food was wonderful. The only thing I don't recommend is the Charcuterie appetizer, should have gone with the Bruschetta. Charcuterie was underwhelming. 4 pieces of salami, about 5 olives and some cheese. We used the bread (which) was awesome to eat it. Recommend and would go back.

A high-end, elegant, and romantic spot with an incredible view of our Queen City. Authentic Italian cuisine with impeccable service. A definite must try if you're in Cincinnati!

The whole experience was 5/5 stars! They offer valet parking, but there's a ton of available spaces around if you prefer to park yourself. We had to wait a few minutes for a table, but we sat at the restaurant bar and the hostess came over found us when they had our table ready. The view was incredible -- that entire wall is floor to ceiling windows, so you'll get a view no matter where you're seated. The staff is very friendly, relaxed, and attentive (I swear my water glass wouldn't get below half way full at any point!). The food came out surprisingly quick. We got the bruschetta, spaghetti and veal meatballs, and chicken formaggio -- all were delicious! I wish we would've saved room for dessert!!

Very much the view that makes this place. We've been a few times and this latest time was a great time by all. The staff was extremely friendly, good at what they do and our waitress was fun, so it made the evening really great overall. The only thing I'd say is that compared to other Italian spots in town it's 'good,' but I'd go to other spots for the food. Started with some bruschetta (the best of the bunch) as well as some calamari, pizza and a burrata that were all okay. The veal saltimbocca I got at the waitress' recommendation was definitely good and was big enough for another meal after. There was some pasta formaggio on the side as well, it was whatever, but the main I got more than made up for it. Decent wine list overall, too.

We had reservations for dinner on a Saturday night. It was busy, but not overly crowded. We got the bruschetta appetizer which was delicious, the spaghetti and meatballs, caesar salads and ordered the bread pudding dessert. Everything was excellent. the appetizer and dessert were our favorites. Our server was very attentive and we didn't have to wait too long for our food. Would recommend for the food, service and the view. You can't beat it.

Wish I could rate more than 5 stars. Booked this dinner for our 5 year anniversary and I couldn't have chosen a better place. Got there early and had drinks at the bar while waiting for our table. They gave us a choice of seating, one by the window or one up higher in a booth overlooking the restaurant (definitely recommend the latter). Host and server were amazing, gave great recommendations for food and wine that paired well. Bread had some sort of garlic spread that was to die for. View is also the best I've seen in Cincy. Parking was a little tricky but probably because it was Prom night for high schoolers lol.

I typically don't go to fancy restaurants because I can't justify spending an arm and a leg for food. However. I make an exception for Primavista. The pasta was delicious and was such a great portion. Typically at fancy places, the portions are tiny but I was able to have leftovers. The view is also beautiful of the city. Our waitress was amazing and did a great job at giving us recommendations while also ensuring we were doing great. To put the cherry on top, the bill wasn't too expensive. My table split the appetizers, two bottles of wine and I got the spaghetti and it didn't break my wallet. Definitely plan on coming back!

Two of the four meals were cold, we sent them back to be "re heated" but they still weren't up to par. Service was very slow and waitress seemed uninterested in even being there. It was our first and last visit. We had heard that was an excellent dining experience but we did not find that to be true.

The view is not overrated! Pro tip, get the first reservation of the day for the best seats by the window. All the seating seems to be able to see the view though except for the bar. Food was delicious & they were able to easily accommodate my partner's & my dairy allergies. Romantic setting, great service, delicious Italian food.