Il Ponte Cucina Italiana

Italian | Closed Sunday | Break 14:30-17:00 | Street parking

This warm but modern Italian restaurant is full of wonders! The servers are welcoming and knowledgeable. I was even served by the owner himself. Their professionalism and knowledge on not just the ingredients of their dishes but also the way each is cooked is fantastic.

The restaurant itself is nearly designed and clean. They offer unisex bathrooms which are also clean and nice.

My partner booked the reservation off Open Table noting that it was our anniversary and upon arriving, the host and the server knew and definitely made us feel special. We were even offered 2 glasses of complimentary sparkling wine. So sweet of them!

The server (who is also the owner) explained the menu and specials with professionalism. We had bread and olives to snack on. Olives were fantastic.

APP:
Chestnut soup - great!
Lobster tartare - very interesting! Served over warm sweet potato puree and topped with cold sorbet. If you're not good with fishy things though I don't suggest this. And must be a shared app, it's quite filling!

MAINS:
Special - Seafood mixed grill - fantastic! The variety is nice!
Special - Veal chop - delicious! So soft and moist!

DESSERT:
Tiramisu - Yummy!
Coffee Panna cotta - So good especially for coffee lovers!

Overall, I'd definitely recommend and return! It was a wonderful experience!

We were two for dinner mid-week and both had a salad plus veal scallopine. Perfectly grilled, just pink which is incredibly difficult with thinly-sliced cuts. Perhaps a peppercorn sauce would have been a nice option but purists will love the unadorned style plus veggies. Chianti was lovely but top-up glass was not as ordered. Superb, family-friendly atmosphere for early birds. Great service generally. Thanks, Frank. A little noisy- come early if you have an important conversation in mind. Recommended.

I feel moved to write a review of Il Ponte, because as great as the food was (and it is wonderful), the service is excellent. Staff were attentive, patient, and extremely friendly to our large party, including 3 young kids. We couldn't have chosen a better spot for dinner.

Beautiful place with great food and great service. Our group took over the whole restaurant and they did a great job of serving everything even with all of us eating at the same time. The chef even went over the menu and made sure there were vegetarian and gluten free options.

By far, one of my finest dining experiences. The flavours will resonate in my dreams! Such wonderful combinations that make for incredible dishes. Staff is welcoming, attentive, but not overbearing. Roomy and tastefully decorated, with a trendy vibe. Everything carefully selected- from the fresh ingredients and comfortable seating, to the lovely bud vases with fresh orchids, made for a highly enjoyable evening! Thanks and accolades to all!