Reviews - Caffè Ponte

Absolutely perfect lunch. I’ve wanted to stop here for a while and caught it on a day it wasn’t so busy. The pizza was delicious and the orange juice is so crea... read more Absolutely perfect lunch. I’ve wanted to stop here for a while and caught it on a day it wasn’t so busy. The pizza was delicious and the orange juice is so creamy and fresh! Definitely a must visit in Hiroshima, I can’t wait to go back!

Great food and drinks for an affordable price. We got the lunch sets of pizza and salmon risotto with aperol spritz and the total was just 3,000 yen. Fast servi... read more Great food and drinks for an affordable price. We got the lunch sets of pizza and salmon risotto with aperol spritz and the total was just 3,000 yen. Fast service and great view location.

Maybe we caught them on an off day, but I can't understand why this restaurant has 4.3 stars on Google. The location is spectacular, but we were asked to add ou... read more Maybe we caught them on an off day, but I can't understand why this restaurant has 4.3 stars on Google. The location is spectacular, but we were asked to add our name to a sheet and wait 1 hour. After returning on time, we were told to wait 10 20mins, which turned into 30. I understand wait times are hard to predict, but people further down the sheet with the same party size had been ticked off as seated. If the food had lived up to the reviews, this wouldn't have been a major issue but the carbonara sauce was effectively melted cheese (as in the pic) and the pizza's toppings slid off the slice when picked up The food we had was far from authentic Italian and I really can't understand the good reviews it's not like it's cheap: this was one of the most expensive meals we had in 3 weeks in Japan....

A run of the mill Italian restaurant catering to tourists. Pricier than you'd want and entirely forgettable if it weren't so pricy. The food was eh. The pizza w... read more A run of the mill Italian restaurant catering to tourists. Pricier than you'd want and entirely forgettable if it weren't so pricy. The food was eh. The pizza was somewhere between okay and good. The pasta was a bit, shall we say, extra al dente. The servings were tiny, even by Japanese standards. Think three and a half really small shrimp, like 2 cm long shrimp, in a pasta dish with the word shrimp being the main part of the title. And then there was the focaccia, described in the menu as the chef's handmade focaccia. It would bring every single Italian friend I have to their knees in tears. It was a small, thin pita like bread, very likely made from scrap of pizza dough. The look of disbelief, bemusement, and confusion on my wife's face was very similar to what she described as the expression on my face.

Omg. I was trying to eat okonomitaki next to this cafe but decided to skip the long queue give this a try. Cafe Ponte has the best “Western food” I have tried i... read more Omg. I was trying to eat okonomitaki next to this cafe but decided to skip the long queue give this a try. Cafe Ponte has the best “Western food” I have tried in at least this year. I particularly love their homemade ginger ale which tastes exactly like what it should be! The spaghetti is well cooked and maintains a high level of chewiness. The tomato soup tastes authentically sourced. The bread is soft but not too hot and starchy. More than perfect for its price and view!

Ate lunch here 2 days in a row, the pasta and risotto were so good. Pasta was al dente every time, and the risotto was just perfect. Add to that the view and th... read more Ate lunch here 2 days in a row, the pasta and risotto were so good. Pasta was al dente every time, and the risotto was just perfect. Add to that the view and the fresh squeeze orange juice , and it doesn’t, get much better ! And yet, maybe it does... I noticed a sign for Guinness at the cafe...if it’s on tap, then I think I found my home away from home ! Friendly staff and great setting.

Not only is the food great here, but they have a pretty great gluten free menu! That's right, an actual menu of gluten free options. These include pastas, risot... read more Not only is the food great here, but they have a pretty great gluten free menu! That's right, an actual menu of gluten free options. These include pastas, risottos, and several appetizers. Also delicious lemon sorbet gluten free as well. Aside from great gluten free stuff, the rest is great too. I've been living in Japan for two years, so some actual Italian was a hearty welcome. Full disclosure, we ate there two days in a row.

The good reviews are warranted!! Amazing place to enjoy some Italian food in Hiroshima! We are from Australia and this was a much needed (short) break from Japa... read more The good reviews are warranted!! Amazing place to enjoy some Italian food in Hiroshima! We are from Australia and this was a much needed (short) break from Japanese food. My partner is Italian and even he said the pasta was very good and al dente! The chef was Caucasian perhaps even Italian? Must dine after visiting the Peace Musuem! We got 2 cocktails, a small salad. 2 pizzas and a pasta all for $65 AUD. A bargain!!

So delicious 100% recommendation. Staff is very attentive and kind. Drinks were delicious! read more So delicious 100% recommendation. Staff is very attentive and kind. Drinks were delicious!

The fresh orange juice, Brick oven Hot Dog and Margherita Calzone was DELICIOUS! Seated outside on the terrace near to Motoyasu Bridge was a very relaxing exper... read more The fresh orange juice, Brick oven Hot Dog and Margherita Calzone was DELICIOUS! Seated outside on the terrace near to Motoyasu Bridge was a very relaxing experience experience. For those who prefer an American appetite for food, this will fill your belly.