Pitanga - Nostalgic Nigerian Food in Hammersmith and Fulham

At the last minute, I found this Nigerian restaurant that serves vegan cuisine, as my friends were travelling from Germany and Bulgaria to explore London. The food and hospitality were exceptional. Nky and her staff have done a brilliant job serving great food, and I would definitely visit again and recommend the restaurant to those who want to know more about Nigerian food culture. My friends were so happy that they enjoyed the food with positive vibes :) Dalu

We wanted to try a Nigerian restaurant, and this came up. It was a quiet lunchtime (only the two of us), and we sat at the back. Cut to the chase. The food was very good—tasty, spicy, and generous portions. Our cocktails gave us a lovely buzz! I highly recommend going there even if you haven't tasted Nigerian food before. I swear you'll be going back for more.

I ordered seafood okra from their takeaway menu on Uber eats. It was a total disaster. A thick blob of overcooked okra mixed in a red stew , a pathetic looking piece of hake and some prawns. It was awful. This is the second time I have ordered, the first time was pepper soup which didn’t taste like it. I thought that was a blip , so thought I would try something else. Big mistake and a waste of money.

Special signature that makes your tongue levitate into an eye opening enjoyment with pleasure sounds you can’t control 😅 no joke….and one just don’t understand how it happened and it stops you talking to eat with finger leaking delight 🤩🎯😉🎯🎯🤩 yummy heaven. Loved it period. I will be back again.

I was there with a group of friends, looking to experience Nigerian food. The location does not look at all like the pictures on the website, the ordering system is not user-friendly, the food is mediocre, cold and overspiced (even for Nigerians). From the start, this Italian lady was abrupt and unfriendly, served us burned fried plantain and kept an unfriendly posture, not helping with orders or even serving us the water we requested. I do not recommend it at all!!

Popped in to Pitanga on an impromptu walk by & had the best evening. We sat in the garden & were looked after by the fabulous Kate, who was an absolute legend and really guided our experience to ensure we enjoyed the best meal possible - which it was! Such a fun evening, amazing food, absolutely hilarious and wonderful team. 20/10 would recommend to a friend.

Pitanga was a great place to eat and the hostesses were equally fantastic. Had a dish that took me back to childhood, tasted very authentic and you could tell it was made with love. Would definitely go back and would recommend to all. Plenty of choice and a mix of people from different cultural backgrounds trying the food, which is a testament to its quality and authenticity. Keep up the good work

First time really trying Nigerian food. Loved the jollof rice, plantains and dodo meat. Also tried the cow feet. Very tasty, very professionally done

Been to Pitanga London a number of times and the quality remains the same with foods bursting with flavour, excellent and exotic tastes. Prices decent and environment homely through and through.

My sister and I visited Pitanga on Saturday evening. On entry As is usual for me I greeted the staff on entry. The first thing I noticed is that the lady behind the bar grunted a reply without raising her eyes to meet mine. Nobody showed us where to sit, we were left to work it out for ourselves. Trying to order Once we found somewhere to sit, we were not served at our table, and saw other guests receiving food and drinks. After noticing this happen repeatedly, I went to the front bar, and the lady behind the bar, in the same manner as the initial greeting, pointed at a bottle on a table with a QR code and said that is how to order. On going back to the table, my sister struggled to order online, and I struggled to see which delivery location we should choose as the interface was not clear how to navigate this part of the transaction from within the restaurant. I went back to the bar, and asked for assistance. The lady behind the bar then shouted at me and stood within a centimeter of my face Leaving and shouted "why are you the only people who have a problem with this"? This threatening and aggressive behaviour left me in shock and despair as all we wanted to ldo was eat our food and relax. After the incredibly threatening behaviour from the lady behind the bar, and reflecting on the poor customer service, we decided to leave. Leaving On leaving when asked why and mentioning the service we were met with more negativity. My sister asked the person who was threatening and accusatory to me, and exhibited the most atrocious customer service "who is the owner?" The white European lady who performed this behavior said proudly "I am the owner!". She also said "Oh, that is the power you have!" When my sister said that we would complain about this. Taking a pause There were many opportunities for excellent customer service to be exhibited that were missed. To have the worst behavior demonstrated by the owner is beyond worrying. It's also disturbing that this lady making money from my food culture can feel so entitled as to behave in this way. Additionally, it was clear that the non- black customers, and the one black woman with them were treated with more warmth. There is a level of entitlement that was clear in this owners behavior that is.... unfortunate, and laid a particular attitude towards African people bare.

Worst customer service I have received in a long time. The workers were curt , rude and so unfriendly , a few of my group wanted to walk out. We decided to stay regretfully. Food was not up to par. Salty ,and an aberration of west African food. If your desire is for good authentic well cooked African food. Give this a miss! Disappointing to say the least.

Wonderful evening of highlife music accompanied by great food. Pitanga was the place to be on a warm sultry evening in August .Ed Keazor, Mauricio Ravalico, Jake Elkan and Mike Idowu are exciting and accomplished musicians. The menu was extensive , the drinks chilled and the mood relaxed and sociable We had suya platters and akara both of which were delicious I have visited Pitanga several times and attended their music and book launch events and have always had a great time. CA

I was really looking forward to this Nigerian restaurant. Especially the interesting menu made me curious. The beautifully furnished Pitanga tries to give a warm impression with a cooking studio atmosphere. It is located a little outside the center in West Kensington. I was welcomed by the nice if slightly giddy waitress. She explained to me that you place your order by cell phone (on the website via QR Code) and then a signal should sound at the cash register. Somewhat confusing here are the 3 modes (Collection, Location, and Delivery, where you should choose the location => which makes no sense). So I tried and selected Collection and confirmed the payment by credit card. Then the cook came personally and explained to me that this would not work and then took the order manually. Why not just like that... I ordered a Nigerian Coke (0.5L) and Jollof rice with Beef in Dodo Sauce (spicy). The cook (after all, the author of some cookbooks) asked me how spicy I would like it. When I insisted that spiciness is a matter of taste and that I didn't know what she meant by spicy, she turned around and rolled her eyes. Perhaps one could have given several degrees of sharpness or just some Chilli Sauce in a separate potty, as usual in other restaurants. The cola came then also quite promptly, tasted no further special. It contains less carbonic acid and a little more flavor, as usual in countries in the sub-Saharan zone and the Middle East. For 4 pounds still appropriate, although slightly too expensive. About the main course: I already knew Jollofreis from other restaurants and was unfortunately disappointed. The seasoning was indeed spicy, but the seasoning, especially the onion note (could not detect any chopped onions) was missing, so very monotonous. The slightly sour note by the tomatoes was also not observable. The dodo sauce (dodo = fried, ripe plantains) with the beef was well, but could not make up for the disappointing impression of the jollof rice. I was asked several times if I was satisfied with my meal and was eyed suspiciously several times from the kitchen. I was only given a smile when I was served after the food was put down lovelessly and I looked at the cook as she left. About the payment: As already mentioned, the order was somewhat misleading, so I inquired again in a friendly manner. The cook took this as an opportunity to gruffly point out the lack of payment. I paid, but gave no tip, although I can not remember when I last gave no tip and certainly not on vacation. Conclusion: The restaurant has the claim to serve high-quality West African cuisine and justifies its rather too high prices. The food is good to mediocre, the taste revelation it is definitely not as an exotic eater. The service might definitely be improved, especially the friendliness of the cook could be a little more pleasing, especially towards a well-meaning guest like me.

Incredibly hospitable and friendly restaurant, run by a beautifully redoubtable matriarchy. The restaurant has a homey ambience with high quality produce on display, and an effervescent menu. Your challenge will be deciding what to eat! I personally recommend the mixed suya. The service is beyond restaurant standard!

Had lunch at Pitanga today with my new daughter-in-law's father and uncle. Nky looked after us with real kindness and charm and produced the most delicious and varied food. The tasting dish of mixed started was just perfect. We had a fantastic time! (I will one day understand the difference between 'sauce' and 'stew'!)

Loved our experience from beginning to end. One dish, the akara, we ordered 4 portions in the end because everyone couldn't get enough. The fiesta jollof was delicious, I've never had it with prawns before. I even ordered a soup on the way out to take home as it smelt amazing. The restaurant has a lovely outdoor area and there was such a great buzz about the place. The owner was there and couldn't have been more lovely. Our party absolutely loved it and we will definitely be back.

What can I say? Pitanga is an absolute gem: incredible food, second to none ambiance and impeccable service. I have been raving about the experience since I visited and I have already planned the next one. This has already become a firm favourite.

Wow! I cannot rate Pitanga highly enough. Beautiful, bright restaurant with an equally pretty garden. We sat outside. The service was perfect…friendly, helpful, nothing too much trouble! Now, the food! Loved everything but my favourites were the prawn akara and the beef suya which were...

Had a wonderful time with friends. The food was amazing the staff couldn't have been more helpful. Will definitely be back

Brilliant restaurant with brilliant team which ensure you enjoy the food properly, great service will enjoy & definitely be going back

Neither my wife nor I had sampled African food before but we decided to book Pitanga as part of our Wimbledon trip recently. The food was amazing - quite spicy but different to any other cuisine we'd tried previously. To cap it all, we had...

- £10 per head to reserve a table, but on arrival, they seemed surprised to see us and told us to sit anywhere. no table reserved -one waitress so still waiting for a meal 2.5 hours into the evening. she did very well though given...

I was excited to start my Saturday, drove 2.5 hours into Brompton, looking forward to meeting up with my friends, who had driven in from Chemlsford and Stevenage. Pitanga - Nigerian food with a twist (so they say). The location was as expected, nice. There...

Unplanned lunch date and so much yummyness at Pitanga yesterday between errands. Authentic Nigerian food with a twist and palm wine too. Hubby had been with friends recently but this was my first time. Probably our first lunch date since the pandemic started, reassured by...

We had a great meal at Pitanga with delicious varied starters (they can cater for the gluten intolerant/vegetarians too) followed by a fabulous goat curry. Friendly service and a nice garden terrace. Really recommend it if you want to try Nigerian food (and Nigerian beer...

Thank you so much for a wonderful Sunday dinner, Pitanga! Everyone loved it. So much variety and sooooo delicious 😋

I ate here once in July and the restaurant is small and low key but had a great vibe and a nice outside area. I’ve since ordered take away several times. I’ve only had two dishes here but they are cooked just the way I...

We enjoyed the suya chicken as an appetizer, the egusi soup with eba, and the slow-cooked goat curry. Super low-key inside when we went, I felt like a student again. I observed a flood of takeout orders going out the door and I can see...

Ordered jolof rice for 20 people, the rice has no taste at all, far far away from how it should taste. Order from Nigerians only ! Horrible !

This was my second time at Pitanga and I came with 3 friends. The food was amazing and the service - unbeatable. Undoubtedly my favourite restaurant anywhere. Well done to the entire team. Such tasty food and brilliant service xx

Nky and her team made our experience at Pitanga so memorable. The best Egusi soup, pounded yam, fried plantain and suya, oh my gosh- we were in HEAVEN! Would definitely recommend!

Nky & her Italian associates are two most fabulous ladies, fabulous Chefs, true to their titles on their visiting/calling card and super hosts. I ate the Best Nigerian Food, actually the Best Home Food outside home ever. And I have not eaten once, I have...

The food here is absurdly good and I could not recommend enough. As a vegetarian, there are a great range of options and one of the few restaurants I have been to in London that when they say spicy - they mean spicy!

The Pitanga restaurant,is a haven,of culinary bliss. It cannot be any less, considering the pedigree of the owner,a consummate foodie,who is passionate about her craft. Excellent service all the way. I highly recommend Pitanga,to anyone wanting excellent service.

What more can I say. I enjoyed the fried rice, and the Pounded Yam and Egusi. The staff (particularly the owner) are also friendly.

Very friendly and cosy restaurant with outdoor space where I had great food. I highly recommend it The people the atmosphere is amazing!!! GREAT FOOD!!!

I had dinner this evening at Pitanga. The food was excellent.The jollof rice was very tasty along with delicious fried plantains. The ambiance within the restaurant is very homely with an open plan kitchen. The staff are lovely, friendly and very welcoming. If you enjoy...

Just had the delicious full African breakfast in this charming cafe. Such a treat. Beautifully presented, quality ingredients - some of which such as the honey beans I had never tried before. I shall not need to eat for the rest of the day!

We went here for a team dinner, about 30 of us, and had such a wonderful time. Most of them had never tried Nigerian food before and this was a fantastic example of how places should be. The timely service was excellent (some other places...

Nigerian food with a difference. Familiar dishes but slightly changed in a really interesting way. I’m sure it will made Nigerian food more accessible for those who are unfamiliar with it.

My first introduction to Nigerian food could have not been better. The lady who runs it is extremely nice and friendly and sat on a chair next to us to explain the menu. The restaurant has a garden at the back and it must be...

Food was amazing, service was first class and the ambience was great.. Worth a visit for sure. It provided a lovely night with good food, reasonably priced and a live band to boot. Not the biggest venue, but booking in advance definitely does the trick....

Now maybe I was mistaken but this restaurant promotes Nigerian food and I can tell you for free, that is not what you get. The jollof rice was hybrid between uncle Ben's tomatoe rice and something else I don't know. Personally if you have ever...

We had the fish and suya option from the menu, and they were very tasty and beautifully plated. Our meals were served in great time with great service. The chapman was really good as well. The African art pieces dotted around, in addition to the...

This place is a breath of fresh air to the Fulham culinary scene. Everything was cooked well, with flavour and spice. The friendly lady kindly asked me how spicy I wanted it and got it spot on. A well-balanced meal, it feels like you are...

This is a refreshing take on Nigerian food. It is modern and still traditional. There are options for vegan/vegetarians. I went with a friend who wanted to eat vegan that night and there were a good range of tasty options. I have dined at alot...

A totally delightful experience. Had lunch with a group of friends. We were served delicious food in a very pleasant and friendly setting. This was the first time we had had Nigerian food and I would recommend everyone to try it and especially at this...

Awesome food (especially the goat), very friendly staff, we stayed for hours after we'd finished eating; chatting, drinking and making friends; highly recommended!

Had a lovely meal, the service, food quality and atmosphere was first class. A good find 😁 and would definitely go back on out next trip to London

I went with my family for lunch at Pitanga, and had a marvelous time. We had different soups includingely one vegan option , all great. Had akara too, and jollof rice to take away. The owner and staff were lovely, the place had a great,...

I hate to leave this review as I really want to support this (and any) Nigerian establishment. But we had a very disappointing experience with the owner when we tried to coordinate canapes from Pitanga for a wedding reception. The owner started out great and...

Every once in while, one just has to throw caution to the wind and follow ones heart or in my case my stomach. 8000km kept me away from Nky’s cooking for 2 long years. So, when I found myself just 600km away, I hopped on...

Was in London and had dinner 2 nights in a row. Food well made. Just delicious. Made to specification.

Had dinner here with my famliy during our visit. The owner was very warm and welcoming. I particularly love that our food was made to order. Given that i like spicy food, I ordered the suya and it was as good as i had imagined....

Had breakfast here twice during recent visit to London. The food was excellent and the service even better. They were happy to oblige with something not on menu. I would recommend this place both for the food, ambience and value for money.

The real definition of Nigerian hospitality. The food is very tasty and yum! The owner made us feel at home. You can also order anything that’s not on the menu. I felt very welcome to Pitanga, it is now officially my Nigerian go to spot...

Me and my friends have eaten here on many occasion, the last time I tried the suya and Egusi soup, will definitely come back soon. Thanks

The food was excellent and the owners were very accommodating with our 11-month-old son (who loved the Nigerian bred). All in all a very familial atmosphere. Not to miss if you’re in the area!

Went for a private party and was pleasantly surprised. Found it to be cosy and unique with a lovely hostess. I loved the variety of buffet food available.

Went to Pitanga for the first time and absolutely loved it. The vibe and energy is so good and the food was incredible. I had the fish pepper soup and jellof rice with chicken. Both were fantastic. I went on a special night where they...

All served in a warm and friendly environment, with a low key soundtrack that took us to a hot beach-side restaurant while the cold west London wind and rain swirled outside! Can't fault the place. And have already booked to go back for a live...

I had an amazing time at Pitanga. The food is both delicious and healthy. The service good and friendly. What strikes me most about Pitanga is that they have made the menu interesting whilst remaining distinctly Nigerian such that it can be enjoyed by anyone.

So my friend planned for us to have dinner at 5:30PM at Pitanga...without realizing that the Restaurant closes at 5PM..! The Owner, Nky Iweka kept it open since she knew we both came a long way ...dinner was served warm at 5:45PM. No fuss. The...

Dropped into Pitanga for what was supposed to be a light meal on the recommendation of a family member. Had a variety of dishes that included lightly grilled seam bream fish, yam chips and stew, vegetables, pepper sauce, rice balls and a mix of desserts....

We searched far and wide for some authentic Nigerian food, and we were very happy to come across this hidden little gem! Staff is beyond friendly and accommodating, food is fantastic, would highly recommend!

Eju aka Eji aka Ejule aka Snail garnished and marinated with plantain (Senior brother of banana), peppers (ose), onions and allied stuffings, beautifully and immaculately served today at Pitanga Restaurant London. No wonder the prodigal sons of Nigeria neither do not miss home nor want...

We had an excellent time. The hostess, Nky, was very attentive and made exceptional efforts to accommodate the varied needs of our large party of 31 people. The food items were very tasty and the portions generous! The waiting staff were discrete but miraculously at...

Lovely and intimate venue. The food is very tasty and well seasoned. I'll definitely be visiting Pitanga again!

From start to finish, we were given a bespoke service. Through each stage such as choosing the menu, we were guided by Nky(the owner and head chef) who tailored the food served on the day to the exact requirements of our guests. From serving bulgur...

I attended an 18th birthday party at Pitanga. It was a very nice and clean environment and well furnished, though the space was a little narrow. The food was beautifully made with love and certainly very tasty.

The owner gladly welcomed us for our casual business event. Her place exudes a feeling of home, nostalgia is a perfect description. The flavors are inspired by Nigerian food, with a twist. For example, the guacamole with plantain chips was amazing and the carrot cake...

This place serves lovely ‘honest’ food. Friendly service, and an education in a cuisine I hadn’t tried. Lovely desserts too ! Recommend

Held a business dinner . They were great friendly and interracted with us . Was very helpful and told us what was cooked and even how it was cooked. So great recipe ideas. Thank you got everything it was great !

PITANGA! has just become my favourite Nigerian Restaurant. We had a party of 19 people, received warm and friendly service. We ordered four courses from the Assorted Meat Pepper Soup to the dessert all arrived on time. Our glasses were constantly refilled by attentive and...

We had our LNRFC reunion here this afternoon and what an experience. Excellent food matched by great staff and hospitality the whole afternoon. Nothing was too much for the amiable and warm staff. 100% satisfaction with our experience! The group will be back soon but...

The staff are awesome we had good jolly egusi and the management was absolutely on-point. They catered to us and will drive down and pick up pounded yam next Friday.

Visited Pitanga with my wife today after seeing great reviews, and we weren’t disappointed. The owner, Nky was welcoming and the food delicious, all freshly cooked to order and presented beautifully. I had the suya with sides of Dodo and beans, the mixed chips were...

Came across this restaurant totally by accident when looking for a traditionl Bacon sandwich for breakfast as our normal cafe was very busy. Upon walking through the door we were immediately made to feel very welcome and the Bacon sandwich was presented in traditional sourdough...

Fabulous Food with one of my oldest and dearest friends. The food was sumptuous and beautifully presented. Almost too pretty to touch. The non-alcoholic Palm Wine was surprisingly delightful and the staff were very pleasant. Would definitely go back. Do try it.

I must confess we are now regulars driving down from Hampshire to eat at Pitanga. The food is lush and Chef is very accommodating. She cheerfully makes off menu dishes and the ambience is ...

Had an incredible dining experience at Pitanga yesterday! Wow! We loved all our choices and felt quite greedy polishing off everything. Definitely going to try to make it back before I leave Friday! I also want to add that Aliya is a great asset to...

Visited Pitanga for the first time yesterday evening with some friends who had never tasted Nigerian food. They loved it! Nky is an extremely welcoming host and took the time to explain the various dishes and make recommendations. We ordered a wide selection. Note -...

Stopped by Pitanga this late afternoon. Blown away by the Pepper Soup and Egusi. The service was friendly and quick. Well done!

So Nigerian food is one of the best kept secrets in the world. Pitanga could change that. The ambience is simple but spotlessly clean. There is a lovely outside seating area. The food is quite simply perfect. Beautifully prepared and presented, this is comfort food...

The food is so fresh! The staff are so nice ! The atmosphere is so amazing ! There's definitely something magical about PITANGA!

My husband and I came to this restaurant because the name reminded him of the beloved fruit his family used to grow in their front garden in Lagos, Nigeria. The food was great and the atmosphere was so homely and welcoming. Loved the decoration and...

We came here for a good Friday evening; ended up with a great evening. Brilliant cooking; Nigerian ingredients, modern setting.

Thanks for such a wonderful meal Pitanga the food was absolutely fantastic, the service was professional, friendly, effortlessly delivered with a smile and at such speed considering the large numbers at your joint; the speed at which my daughter’s request for the substitution of white...

Lovely food. Lovely customer service. Felt like home. If you're Nigerian living in London, you must visit Pitanga.

Had a lovely time catching up with friends and family. Food was amazing staff were very attentive. So much I want to try on the menu. Will be back

Visited today had heard lots about it. Wanted to try Nigerian cuisine. Really tasty jollof balls, sea bass, sweet potato fries, partner had pounded yam and egusi with smoked prawns and spinach.Star beer so refreshing. Definitely would recommend. Nky and team very welcoming, it's a...

I visited Pitanga on a Friday afternoon for lunch with a friend. From the outside it looked clean and modern. Inside it was a jewel of a place - clean and fresh looking with great artwork on the walls (for sale). The place is deceptively...

Really recommend this sweet, spotlessly clean restaurant (including an attractive outside area), with its friendly, welcoming staff and caring, efficient owner. The food was delicious, my pounded yam and Edikang Ikong was beautifully fresh, and everyone tucked in with gusto to all we ordered. Will...

Popped in for a drink and met by two friendly/cheerful ladies. Very different to other places as has a family house social feel. The great outside area with TV is great for socialising. Good value print and choices

I met up with some friends at this restaurant, last night. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great and the staff was very friendly. I will certainly be coming back.

We had such a great meal in wonderful surroundings. Suya is a firm favourite of mine and the mixed potato, yam and sweet potato chips went so well. The curried goat was wonderfully comforting. The Ogede dessert was divine - such a great end to...

Had a great Sunday brunch with the family. Plenty of choice for all ages. Good authentic Nigerian food. We'll be back!

I went for lunch and wasn’t disappointed. Fantastic and authentic Nigerian food. Lots of flavour and at a good price. Really good atmosphere with a garden at the back. Very friendly. I will go again. Great place to go with friends or family

Nigerian Food... Oh my God this food taste so Good 2nd Time going to a Nigerian restaurant and this new place Pitanga is the ONE. Good Food, Service and the nice friendly staff & chefs made our dining experience one to remember.

I tried the sea bass and mixed chips. Simply yummy. The sea bass was so fresh and tasty, the chips sublime, all washed down with a cold beer.Great outdoor deck, music and friendly service. Looking forward to my next visit.