Takito Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Polenta in Chicago.

1. Takito Kitchen

8.5
2013 W Division St (btwn Damen Ave & Hoyne Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Ukrainian Village · 55 tips and reviews

Ania T.Ania T: The polenta was amazing!

Abby B.Abby Brown: POLENTA! And the classic margarita + pork belly tacos. Boom.

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: Interesting small plates on the menu included the drowned pork belly torta, and polenta with cheddar, bacon and pickled chilies. Read more.

Ada Street is one of The 15 Best Places for Polenta in Chicago.

2. Ada Street

9.2
1664 N Ada St (btwn Concord & Wabansia), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Bucktown · 67 tips and reviews

Molly F.Molly Friedlich: I highly recommend ordering the polenta fries, black eyed peas, lamb ribs, duck confit, and veal. Great spot!

Kyle W.Kyle Welter: Polenta fries. That's all you need to know.

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: There’s no going wrong here: snag a seat in the back and try the grilled octopus with spiced carmellini beans or the incredible polenta fries. For more, follow us on 4sq or at www.renhotels.com. Read more.

Stax Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Polenta in Chicago.

3. Stax Cafe

8.9
1401 W Taylor St (at S Loomis St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · University Village - Little Italy · 47 tips and reviews

Jackie M.Jackie Mitchell: I cannot get over how great this place is. BLT, Brisket Hash, and the benedict w/ polenta are unreal. Kind owners and staff.

Martini M.Martini Mike: THE PARMA PROSCIUTTO 13.00atop griddled polenta cakes, hollandaise and parmesancheese!!! :)

Samuel Savoirfaire WilliamsSamuel Savoirfaire Williams: Tweet worthy bathrooms - great food and great customer service family friendly too .

Angelina Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Places for Polenta in Chicago.

4. Angelina Ristorante

8.3
3561 N Broadway St (at W Addison St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lake View East · 54 tips and reviews

Tom R.Tom Radde: I love their polenta! Regardless of entre that I've ordered here, I've always been pleased. Come for the food, stay for dessert, leave after coffee.

Thea P.Thea Polancic: The shrimp and polenta is to die for. Fantastic service!

Katie M.Katie Milliken: Great high-energy bottomless mimosa brunch! Always great service. Decent food. Fun for groups!

Longman & Eagle is one of The 15 Best Places for Polenta in Chicago.

5. Longman & Eagle

9.2
2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 352 tips and reviews

Pete S.Pete Schirmer: Creamy polenta with meatballs, ricotta gnuddi with squash puree, venison with chantrelles, sweet potato dumplings, quince and huckleberries, and chestnut custard with fig something for desert. wash it

ThrillistThrillist: A Road trip must: This "classic yet modern pub" that sports kobe meatballs with creamy polenta and parsley pesto. Bonus: A 6 bedroom inn for when the food coma sets in. Read more.

Jen P.Jen P: I dream of the meatballs and creamy polenta - naughty dreams.

Enoteca Roma Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Places for Polenta in Chicago.

6. Enoteca Roma Ristorante

7.5
2146 W Division St, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Wicker Park · 26 tips and reviews

Mary H.Mary Hamilton: have the polenta

AngelaAngela: Fresh, very very tasty and authentic food. The special polenta of the day was spectacular. Server was very nice too!

Ramya V.Ramya VP: The polenta is a must try. And the trio of panna cottas are heaven.

Due Lire Vino & Cucina is one of The 15 Best Places for Polenta in Chicago.

7. Due Lire Vino & Cucina

8.5
4520 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Sunnyside & Wilson Ave.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Ravenswood · 22 tips and reviews

ArmandArmand: Patio, food, service all great! Highly recommend. Polenta fries delicious

#Rez#Rez: The best lobster stuffed cashew stuffed veal stuffed ricotta encrusted salmon pate I've ever had.

James A.James Adam: Seriously save room for dessert.

Pasta Palazzo is one of The 15 Best Places for Polenta in Chicago.

8. Pasta Palazzo

8.5
1966 N Halsted St (at Armitage Ave.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · North Side · 37 tips and reviews

Nicole D.Nicole Doup: Great price for delicious food. The gnocchi is a must have and the polenta starter is my favorite.

Steve W.Steve Walsh: Everything was great and the price is just outstanding. Crowded little place but well worth the close elbows

Michael S.Michael Scherer: Jalepeno gnocchi is the best. Try it.

Veggie Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Polenta in Chicago.

9. Veggie Grill

7.9
204 N Wells St (W Lake St), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · The Loop · 6 tips and reviews

Tana B.Tana Babcock: Amazing polenta + meatballs - easy to order online and pick-up to skip the line. Also cashless, FYI!

Laura M.Laura M.: Casual vegan eats. I had the Santa Fe “chicken” sandwich and really enjoyed it!

Stephen S.Stephen Smith: Wow. New veggie place below my apartment. Damn goof chikn burger. Not fine dining, just awesome everyday food.

Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery is one of The 15 Best Places for Polenta in Chicago.

10. Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery

9.1
1746 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Brewery · East Ukrainian Village · 30 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Secviar: The food is incredible! My girlfriend had the duck and polenta which was done perfectly and melts in your mouth. I had the burger which was also done to perfection with a lovely Dijon mustard sauce.

Byron C.Byron Cheng: a really cool space to hang out, great beers!

ben m.ben m: Beers, burger and schnitzel were all delicious. Get them with root chips and grab a beer flight. If you want something light, the fried giardiniera is great. Toro & Night Moth are great beers. 

Acanto is one of The 15 Best Places for Polenta in Chicago.

11. Acanto

8.2
18 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · The Loop · 27 tips and reviews

Kirstjen L.Kirstjen Lorenz: We went for brunch on Sunday. The brunch special was poached eggs over oven-dried tomatoes & parmesan polenta & it was delicious.

Kirstjen L.Kirstjen Lorenz: Another really great brunch with creamy polenta topped by slow-roasted pork shoulder topped with an over easy egg. Yum!

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: You can enjoy budget-friendly pizzas here, as well as some house made pastas. Try the toothsome duck egg spaghetti with creamy pork sugo and grated caciocavallo cheese, a sinfully rich indulgence. Read more.

Gilt Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Polenta in Chicago.

12. Gilt Bar

9.1
230 W Kinzie St (at N. Franklin St.), Chicago, IL
Lounge · River North · 186 tips and reviews

Dana T.Dana Tedesco: I came for the meatballs and I got the BEST pork meatballs eva!!! On top of creamy polenta. And the cornbread is like buttery moist delishishness!

Henry S.Henry S: The meatballs & polenta is spectacular. The truffle pasta is simply heavenly.

Preston K.Preston K: Make a reservation in the library (downstairs). Food and drinks are outstanding. The service is top notch. Check out the photo booth after dinner.

Logan Square Farmers Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Polenta in Chicago.

13. Logan Square Farmers Market

8.8
2755 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Farmers Market · Logan Square · 50 tips and reviews

Aaron S.Aaron S: The polenta nuggets from Zullo's (undersold as chicken and veggie nuggets) are amazing!

Caitlin W.Caitlin White: Best farmers market I've been to. You can get anything and everything there. Meat, sauces, bread, flowers, veggies, pastries, ice cream you name it!

Pedro F.Pedro Fernandez: There's no crowd in the a.m. (9ish). Hipsters don't get up that early.

Il Vicinato is one of The 15 Best Places for Polenta in Chicago.

14. Il Vicinato

7.6
2435 S Western Ave (24th Street), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Pilsen · 8 tips and reviews

Philip S.Philip Smith: Polenta appetizer is incredibly good

Michelle M.Michelle M: Best Italian restaurant in Chicago, homemade old school cooking and very charming atmosphere

Serious EatsSerious Eats: This unexpected old school Italian-American joint offers loads of charm, and manages to serve solid versions of the classics.

North Pond is one of The 15 Best Places for Polenta in Chicago.

15. North Pond

8.6
2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 41 tips and reviews

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: Browned chicken breast that's sliced open to moist white meat w/ dark, golden, crispy skin is a perfect choice. It's served w/ coarse ground polenta & sautéed morel mushrooms and fava beans. Read more.

Margarita I.Margarita Ibbott: Please try the Tasting Menu was the best experience. Thanks for making my Birthday so Special!

TripExpertTripExpert: Nature in the city! "Sherman cultivates close relationships with local farmers...(dishes) which change according to what's fresh, delicious and in season." -BlackBook on TripExpert Read more.