Cantina Del Ponte - London

London Tower Bridge View is a delightful restaurant. The bristle snowpaccio and grilled salmon were very flavorful. The panna cotta was sweet and delicious.

This restaurant was just okay. I wouldn't say the food was anything special—it wasn't bad, but I believe they could easily do better. The location has its pros and cons, but it's situated beautifully and has great potential! However, I did find one aspect quite bothersome: the prices. Wow, this place was expensive! I ended up spending around $40 for a very modest meal for myself and my friend.

We reserved a top table deal, and the menu offered was quite appealing. Almost all of us opted for the same dish: bresaola with arugula and gorgonzola sauce, featuring cured beef, rocket, and a blue cheese dressing.

Oscar wanted to have the last word, I asked him to rate every cure as 'yummy' or yuck; cantina del ponte achieved a perfect three 'yummys'. No matter what I thought; If not all of them are recommended, I don't know what it is.

I am always a bit apprehensive eating near tourists spots. Call me cynical but you can hardly blame restaurant owners for cutting corners in order to maximise profits. And that was exactly what flashed across my mind when Wife redeemed a meal on Toptable at an Italian restaurant beside Tower Bridge, the mother of all attractions in London. Perhaps the saving grace is that Cantina del Ponte is located on the south bank of the Thames. Tourists generally turn right and head towards City Hall (who wouldn't be drawn an egg shaped structure) and HMS Belfast (and yes, a battleship as well). That leaves the restaurants in Butler Wharf, where Cantina del Ponte is, fighting for those tourists venturing up Shad Thames. Even if the tourists do walk down