The Ponte, a contemporary Italian restaurant from celebrity chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Scott Conant and Stephane Bombet of Bombet Hospitality Group, proudly opened its doors to the public on Tuesday, February 21, 2017.
At the forefront of a new wave of high-profile restaurant openings in Los Angeles this year, the respected industry veteran duo will deliver the charm of Italian hospitality and service in a romantic yet relaxed space from celebrated French-Italian designer Marc Ange of Bloom Room Studio. Conant’s menu will emphasize soulful and imaginative dishes including Wood Roasted Prawns with Calabrian chili butter and squid ink farro risotto; Braised Duck Agnolotti with foie gras emulsion; Boneless Osso Buco for Two with gnocchi alla romana and bone marrow gremolata; and Root Vegetables with agrodolce, crispy farro, and sage.
The convivial mood of the airy dining room and light-adorned patio carries over into the stylish bar and lounge, where diners can relax and enjoy a long evening with friends over Italian aperitivos, digestivos, and bar-only snacks. In addition to a large collection of amaro and several varieties of housemade limoncello, distinguished head bartender Ryan Wainwright celebrates California citrus and Italian herbs with aperitivo-inspired classics and house drinks. Cocktails include a Lemondrop with lemon-infused Grey Goose, Bordiga Bianco, Vermouth, Il Gusto di Amalfi Limoncello, housemade Eureka lemon bitters, and a lemon oil-infused sugar rim; a Negroni Flight with Camparinete, White, and Mezcal variations; and Wainwright’s U.S. Bacardi Legacy-winning Playa Fortuna with Bacardi Superior, lime juice, coconut cordial, and tartaric acid; among others.
Located in the bustling Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles, The Ponte is a modern Italian restaurant from celebrated chef Scott Conant and restaurateur Stephane Bombet. The Ponte’s menu features a soulful selection of Italian charcuterie, antipasti, pasta, and assorted vegetables and pizza from the kitchen’s wood-burning oven, alongside an aperitivo– and digestivo-themed bar program helmed by award-winning bartender Ryan Wainwright. The Ponte is located at 8265 Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles, CA. Dinner is available Sunday through Thursday from 6-10 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 6-11:30 p.m., with weekend brunch from 10 a.m.-3p.m. For additional information, please call 323.746.5130, follow the restaurant on Instagram or Facebook, or visit www.thepontela.com.
ABOUT SCOTT CONANT
Chef, restaurateur, cookbook author and TV personality Scott Conant brings a deft touch and unwavering passion to creating culinary experiences with thoughtful hospitality and soulful cuisine. He is the chef and owner of Scarpetta in Miami and Las Vegas, wine bar D.O.C.G Enoteca, and Impero Caffè at the Innside New York hotel. His latest ventures include Mora Italian, a modern osteria in Phoenix, AZ, and The Ponte, a contemporary Italian restaurant in Los Angeles, CA. Scott has published three cookbooks and is a frequent guest judge on Food Network’s “Chopped” and “Beat Bobby Flay.”
The Ponte
8265 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA. 90048
Dinner: Sunday–Thursday 6-10 p.m. and Friday–Saturday 6-11:30 p.m.
Weekend brunch: Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Reservations are strongly recommended
Instagram: @thepontela
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For more information, visit thepontela.com.
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