Ponti's Italian Kitchen

By Lucy Rose - Thursday 25th 2010f February 2010


"Welcome to Ponti's Italian kitchen which the family has run since 1963 when my father Pino arrived from Italy & started our first caffe with his Zio Giovanni (or Uncle Johnny to us!). Ponti's brings you exceptional quality ingredients - that our cousins in the Emilia Romagna region supply us - with our generation's twist on the tasty regional dishes that our parents cooked for us back in their day." Stefano

With so many Italian restaurants on the market these days it is almost impossible to seperate the good from the bad. Having experienced the bad one too many times I think I may have found one of the best in London.

If you are looking for a stylish yet traditional restaurant with an unmistakable warm and friendly charm, head to the Italian inspired Ponti's Italian Kitchen. Similarly to sister company, Ponti's, this newer, cutting edge addition will dazzle you with its mix of elegance and simplicity. It is designed for your comfort with intentional contrasts of classic Italian appeal. The interior is decorated in eye-catching bright colours to give a warm and inviting feel. Think urban "shabby chic" meets old school Italian".

Ponti's is not just about great tasting food but it is about the whole Italian experience. As soon as you walk through the door, you get the feeling you are going to have a good experience.

The staff are great - really helpful without being suffocating. They make diners feel comfortable and at home in the relaxed atmosphere.

Situated in a prominent position in the hub of the West End, Ponti's Italian Kitchen is a newcomer and is already drawing crowds who are attracted by their food, elegance and value for money prices. The family run restaurant and the team, clearly display a genuine passion for the trendy restaurant and its patrons. It has already gained a reputation for great Italian inspired food.

The restaurant offers sections for both relaxed and intimate dining, making Ponti's Italian Kitchen a spot for all occasions. Of course Italian inspired food is in order. The options are endless with a huge range of pastas and pizzas but if your taste buds seek something different you can also expect light-meal salads (like the chopped salad of tomato, olives, boiled egg, borlotti beans, avocado, mixed leaves, marinated artichoke and sun blushed tomatoes), deliciously tender meat (like rib eye steak served with sauteed green beans and thick cut chips)or an array of fish (oven roasted salmon fillet with sautéed spinach and olive oil mashed potatoes with caper mayo) and chicken options (like rosemary marinated chicken breast chargrilled with oven roasted vegetables, pesto and baby spinach).

For dessert, choose from a wide selection of gelatos or sorbets. A real winner is the chocolate gelato Italiano. A favourite is the amaretto cheesecake. A rich velvety vanilla cheesecake with a crunchy biscuit base and topped with crushed Amaretti biscuits served with a pot of raspberry coulis.

Giving the utmost attention to detail, Ponti's Italian Kitchen is unprentious dining with a hint of refined Italian appeal. This new find brings food and ambience in perfect harmony - Buon Appetito!

Ponti's Italian Kitchen

5-7 John Princess Street
Oxford Circus
London W1M 9HD

(t) 020 3230 3018

54 Duke Street
London
W1K 6JN

(t) 020 7629 3174

(e) info@pontis.co.uk
(w) www.p-i-k.co.uk