Pitanga

Pitanga är en restaurang på 220 North End Road, Hammersmith and Fulham i London.

At Pitanga you can sample Nigerian food that's designed to cater to everyone, with something on the menu for all tastes. Opened in 2018, the goal is to make Nigerian cuisine as visible in the UK as other popular global cuisines. The menu has been carefully curated to make this type of food accessible, putting a unique twist on well-established traditional recipes.

Whether you're plant-based, gluten-free, a big fan of spice, or a committed carnivore, the menu at Pitanga has something to tempt you. Food here is all about nostalgic family recipes that help you get to grips with West African cooking. From nibbles like chin chin, a popular fried snack, jollof rice or unique jollof spaghetti, to vegan yam pottage or even grilled African land snails, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Plenty of soups, stews, and curries are available for a traditional taste of Nigerian cuisine. If you need party catering, Pitanga can help with a vibrant special party menu.

Diners can also indulge in traditional desserts and lots of drinks choices. Signature cocktails are available, including plenty of Africa-inspired options that are the ideal complement to Pitanga's food. If you're a beer drinker, a number of Nigerian varieties are available too. At Pitanga it doesn't matter if you're a West African food connoisseur or you're trying it for the first time – everyone is welcome and the menu is inclusive. For an introduction to Nigerian cooking, this sunny restaurant is a top place to go in London.