Via Vite is one of The 11 Best Places for Polenta in Cincinnati.

1. Via Vite

8.1
520 Vine St (on Fountain Square), Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 53 tips and reviews

Erica M.Erica M: Rigatoni dish not recommended- it has dried pork jowls in it which makes it REALLY oily. I couldn't have more than a few bites. The creamy polenta is amazing, though.

Kalin C.Kalin Combs: Get terrace seating if the weather is nice--great view!Especially on Fridays when there's live music in Fountain Square! Highly recommend the gnocchi entree and brussels sprouts and potatoes as sides.

Brian H.Brian Harwell: The scallops appetizer, gnocchi entree, and panna cotta dessert were delicious!

Salazar is one of The 11 Best Places for Polenta in Cincinnati.

2. Salazar

8.4
1401 Republic St (at 14th St.), Cincinnati, OH
New American Restaurant · Over-The Rhine · 17 tips and reviews

Robert D.Robert Dornbusch: Tasty polenta. Do not get the bone marrow butter because it is flavorless and paired with the wrong bread.

Jeff G.Jeff Geoberti: Lovely little place, great service & fun atmosphere. We only had dessert & coffee, but both were delicious!

Rodrigo B.Rodrigo Beistegui: New in town and so far the best restaurant I've been. Excellent attention, cocktails and wine options, and everything we ate was amazing: gnocchi with octopus, red fish and the chocolate dessert.

Forno Osteria & Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Polenta in Cincinnati.

3. Forno Osteria & Bar

7.8
3514 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · Hyde Park · 7 tips and reviews

Jamie I.Jamie Iacobucci: Excellent restaurant for lunch/dinner! The pizza Napoli had the perfect blend of anchovy and caper...fresh and delicious! Perfect for famiglia and amici!!

Rachael H.Rachael Hadaway: Bolognese Special on Tuesday can’t be beat

Mike D.Mike D: Brunch items are a notch above the usual. Service was good. Protip: add an egg to the avocado blt

Ché is one of The 11 Best Places for Polenta in Cincinnati.

4. Ché

8.1
1342 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH
Argentinian Restaurant · Over-The Rhine · 18 tips and reviews

Brian B.Brian Butler: Empanadas and brunch with eggs, polenta, and chorizo

Katie M.Katie Markgraf: Went for the happy hour - $1 off empanadas! 4-7pm daily. I got the pork belly empanadas - highly recommend! Can't wait to go back.

Francesca V.Francesca Varney: The pork belly and breakfast empanadas are really freaking good. I could eat them everyday.

The National Exemplar is one of The 11 Best Places for Polenta in Cincinnati.

5. The National Exemplar

9.0
6880 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH
American Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Liz B.Liz B.: Try the Bacon and Onion Skillet... OMG!! It's sooo delicious and relatively inexpensive for all that u get!

Sara K.Sara Kowatch: $4.95 mimosas and bloody Mary's almost all day every day!

Paige D.Paige Dolan: New chef is great! Like seafood? Try the scallops with a house salad. Always delicious dinners!

Nicola's is one of The 11 Best Places for Polenta in Cincinnati.

6. Nicola's

8.9
1420 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · Mount Auburn · 28 tips and reviews

Jane F.Jane Friedman: Go for the Monday Night Neighborhood Special -- $13 for pasta bolognese, house salad, phenomenal bread -- if you eat at the bar.

Zee T.Zee Thomson: Try the Grand Tasting Menu Dessert - Smoked ocean trout, fennel 3-ways, egg, capersDelicious!

Sean M.Sean McNaughton: Maybe the best choice for a great meal in Cincinnati -- excellent food, excellent wine list & excellent decor. One of the best meals I've ever had.

Jean-Robert's Table is one of The 11 Best Places for Polenta in Cincinnati.

7. Jean-Robert's Table

713 Vine St (7th), Cincinnati, OH
French Restaurant · Central Business District · 24 tips and reviews

Melissa I.Melissa Illance: Great place! Romantic unique and quaint. Must try the fries. Owen Roe wine. Duck was great - medium rare (chefs favorite way to prepare it). Stay away from the bread you need room for the dishes!

Aaron R.Aaron Roco: Best food ever. For real.

Randa K.Randa Kachef: Lunch is finally served! This also means soup has arrived!

Sotto is one of The 11 Best Places for Polenta in Cincinnati.

8. Sotto

9.3
114 E 6th St (Walnut), Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 61 tips and reviews

thadd f.thadd f.: Incredible food. Honey&goat cheese bruschetta was outstanding. Our favorite dishes were the gnocchi & short rib cappellacci. And DONUTS!

Nick A.Nick Altieri: Hidden under the old Maisonette is the best Italian in the city. Food was great and the interior of the restaurant looks like it's from an old Italian villa.

Preeti G.Preeti Gharpure: The penne vodka and goat cheese and honey bruschetta is a must! Beautiful new spot in cinci!

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse is one of The 11 Best Places for Polenta in Cincinnati.

9. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse

8.6
505 Vine St (at 7th), Cincinnati, OH
Steakhouse · Central Business District · 53 tips and reviews

John K.John K: Another awesome meal at this place! Ribeye medium rare-perfect! Wedge salad with pecans great and service was spot on! Don't forget the bread it's from 16 Bricks and I eat way too much of it!

Phil M.Phil Meier: Very nice restaurant for wining and dining in Cincinnati. I thought the hashbrowns were stellar.

James W.James Walsh: Top flight service. Consistently good food, enjoyable atmosphere, great bar staff.

The Red Feather is one of The 11 Best Places for Polenta in Cincinnati.

10. The Red Feather

8.3
3200 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH
New American Restaurant · Oakley · 11 tips and reviews

Scott A.Scott Allan: Great local spot with a creative, rotating menu. Get the whipped ricotta. 😋

Amy C.Amy Cluggish: Delicious!

John S.John Shanesy: Attentive servers and great tastes.

Alfio's Buon Cibo is one of The 11 Best Places for Polenta in Cincinnati.

11. Alfio's Buon Cibo

8.1
2724 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Argentinian Restaurant · Hyde Park · 14 tips and reviews

Nick A.Nick Altieri: A great bland of Argentinean and Italian food. Every dish has the chef's spin on it and was amazing!

Joe P.Joe Penno: Absolutely amazing food and wine!

Katie P.Katie Parker: Any raviolis...but I'm partial to the Mushroom and Red Pepper...