The Cincinnati Enquirer reviews the Palace! Awards 5 Stars*****

Have you heard the news? With bold knife and fork, Polly Campbell of The Cincinnati Enquirer has spoken out about The Palace Restaurant and its Chef, Jose Salazar, and the verdict is good! In fact, it is very good and, what is more, very affordable. The latter finding apparently came as quite a shock to Polly, as she not so delicately points out in her review. The Palace Restaurant, she exclaims, not only serves “extraordinary” food, which is particularly notable for its “honest, unmasked flavors” but it does so at a bargain price. You can read Polly’s full 5-Star review by clicking here.

To be sure this doesn’t change the fact that The Palace Restaurant Cincinnatian remains one of the most unique and eclectic fine-dining establishments in the city, serving cuisine that, while some may stubbornly continue to associate only with towns of heftier culinary credentials, such as New York or Chicago, nevertheless can be found right here in Cincinnati, Ohio. Although Cincinnati is much better known perhaps for goetta rather than foie gras, or lightly-spiced chili poured over spaghetti rather than spicy-beef carpaccio served alongside brioche, all of these flavors and options are now available to the people, casual diners and "foodies" of the Queen City.

In fact, the fine-dining scene is very much alive in the Queen City, and I dare say anyone who thinks otherwise should come downtown, taste for themselves, and see exactly what Polly Campbell is talking about. Now is the time to experience some of the best food in the city (the cuisine of Chef Jose Salazar and Pastry Chef Summer Genetti) in a landmark Cincinnati venue which, although heretofore may have left you pondering your budget a little more than you bargained for, is offering simply one of the best dining deals in the city.

Better yet, why not make a night of it? If you’re heading out to a show, stop by the Palace Restaurant beforehand to partake of Chef Salazar’s menu, and the Cricket Lounge afterwards with your ticket stub and receive a half-price dessert. Then judge for yourself – become the food critic - and report back here what you thought of Jose’s meal and Summer’s confections. Write your own review and I just may post it.

The bottom line is that for those who truly wish to savor it, a fantastic and memorable fine-dining experience can still be had in Cincinnati, one reminiscent we hope of the very fine culinary traditions that have long been a part of our town, and for which all of us at
the Palace Restaurant Cincinnatian take extra-special pride in providing for both our guests as well as our fellow Cincinnatians.

Feel free to contact me here if you’re interested, and I will make your reservation myself; or check with John Mclean, our Maitre'D, and he too will make sure to get you in. It’s nice to know about all the wonderful things Polly Campbell thinks about the Palace Restaurant; but we would love even more to know what you think.