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

Mita's Restaurant

4.9 (3790)
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
501 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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Mita's Restaurant

4.9
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
Cincinnati

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Charming
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 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Chris Rogers
  • Private party facilities
    Our semi-private Havana Room accommodates up to 30 guests. Reserve the full room with food & beverage minimums of $1,800 (Mon–Thu) or $2,000 (Fri–Sat). Parties of 20 or fewer may reserve part of the room with no minimum required.
  • Private party contact
    Carrie Peter: (513) 345-1503
  • 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

Private dining

Offers

  • Red's Game Day Valet

    1 - 8 people

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Looking to make your weeknight Red's game plans easy? Here’s how: • Valet with Tri-State Parking at the corner of 5th & Race • Dine at Mita’s or Salazar before or after the game • Show your valet receipt & Red’s ticket to your server • Receive $10 off your check when you spend $25+ Valid for weeknight home games only (Monday-Thursday). All series long!! ⚾️♥️
 *This promotion is offered by Jose Salazar Restaurant Group and is independent of Tri-State Parking.*

    Red's Game Day Valet Photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Mita's Restaurant.

4.9

4.9
(3790)
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mita's Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food and cocktails," a "wonderful atmosphere," and "great service." The tapas-style menu allows for an adventurous palate, featuring standout dishes like "patatas bravas," "pulpo," and "ceviche." Delightful staff ensure a memorable visit, making it a top Cincinnati destination.
3,790 Reviews
  1. kelly Gold

    Cincinnati15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server , Juan, was excellent! Took very good care of us, explained the menu options & served our food in a timely manner. Cheers to Juan for making our dinner at Mitas extra special!

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  2. Andrea Gold

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant! Always the best flavors, satisfying dishes, great drinks and wines, excellent service.

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  3. Scott Gold

    Cincinnati31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great, helpful staff that make knowledgeable menu recommendations. They are attentive without being overbearing. Tasty range of food.

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  4. Marshall

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was delightful! Folks were appropriately attentive, and their recommendations were most appreciated and spot-on. The food was thoughtful and flavorful - and playful - a perfect tapas experience. And the cocktails we had were really masterful treats. We will return for sure! It was Dani who attended to our needs and truly enhanced our experience at Mita's.

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  5. Sue

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wide variety of tapas from various countries...prepared with the chef's unique take.

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  6. Geoff

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic meal and service. Nothing could have been better.

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  7. Clara Gold

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They accommodated my large (and sometimes difficult) family beautifully! We had a perfect night and the food was incredible

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  8. Jack Gold

    Cincinnati9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Mitas food is seriously delicious. I am very happy I finally got to try and it definitely lived up to my expectations. I like the tapas model it gives a good experience to try lots of different things. The service was also amazing! The wait staff was very king and polite and knew everything about the menu which was very helpful when choosing our dishes. My only issue with this restaurant is that they have an option for tipping the kitchen separately from the waiter and there is a line for kitchen tip on the check. After doing some digging I realized they do this because they can’t tip pool server tips with the kitchen because they pay their waiters 5.50 per hour and rely on tips for the rest. I completely understand this model but not at a restaurant of this caliber of dining the extra line for tipping the kitchen is not necessary and adds a lot of money to the bill that shouldn’t be there.

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  9. Jayne Gold

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined at Mita's on a Saturday evening, after the FC Cincinnati game. Mita's Mediterranean food and service were excellent! We will definitely dine here again!

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  10. Patricia

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we had ordered tasted amazing. I don't often leave reviews, but Mita's deserves recognition. I will certainly be back.

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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 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Chris Rogers
  • Private party facilities
    Our semi-private Havana Room accommodates up to 30 guests. Reserve the full room with food & beverage minimums of $1,800 (Mon–Thu) or $2,000 (Fri–Sat). Parties of 20 or fewer may reserve part of the room with no minimum required.
  • Private party contact
    Carrie Peter: (513) 345-1503
  • 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

FAQs

Yes, Mita’s accepts private parties; the downtown, 130-seat dining room (designed by MSA Architects) is set up to host private gatherings.

The menu is tapas-style small plates designed for sharing, servers commonly recommend ordering about two to three dishes per person.

Yes, Mita’s is frequently chosen for date nights and anniversaries, offering a warm, stylish atmosphere and shareable small plates for couples.

Mita's features a main dining room with window tables and booths, an open view into the active kitchen, a full bar, and outdoor seating when the weather's nice.

Yes, several guests reported sitting outside when the weather was nice, using the street‑side seating for a comfortable dinner with some downtown traffic noise.

Mita’s feels warm and stylish, a beautifully designed 130‑seat dining room with big windows onto 5th Street and views into an active kitchen; noise is generally moderate, making it a popular spot for date nights and celebrations.

Casual dress is the guide, neat, comfortable clothing is entirely appropriate for a visit to Mita’s.

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A photo of Mita's Restaurant restaurant

Mita's Restaurant

4.9
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
Cincinnati

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
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