Pitanga is a Nigerian restaurant that can be found in Hammersmith, an artsy riverside area of London. Close to the Lyric Theatre, Apollo Victoria Theatre and Stamford Bridge, which is the home stadium of Chelsea football club, Pitanga is ideally situated for lovers of Nigerian food to enjoy a bite to eat before or after a show, concert or game.
Drawing on Anglo-Nigerian roots to create traditional and not-so-traditional Nigerian dishes, Pitanga aims to serve Nigerian food with a twist. From nibbles and light bites to full main courses and daily specials with gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options, there’s something for everyone at Pitanga.
For a light lunch diners can try out one of the many soups on offer, from okro soup, a one-pot dish of chopped okra, tomatoes, stockfish and crayfish with either chicken or goat to vegan Nigerian soup, a spicy broth of tomatoes, chillies and onions with spinach and grilled mushrooms with your choice of okro, egusi or groundnut.
Main courses showcase the likes of dodo beef, strips of flank steak stir fried in dodo sauce with fried diced plantain and mixed bell pepper salsa with mixed chips and salad, grilled sea bream with spicy tomato salsa served with mixed chips and fried plantain, or plantain cups, which consist of deep fried plantain shells filled with Nigerian honey beans and topped with feta cheese and a fresh cucumber, tomato and onion salsa.
Offering a fabulous discount to gourmet society members who book in advance with their gourmet society membership, Pitanga is a must-visit for fans of Nigerian cuisine in the Hammersmith area.
Vegetarian friendly