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ristorante foodies, ponchatoula

Posted on 12/13/16 at 9:04 pm
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
38763 posts
Posted on 12/13/16 at 9:04 pm
next in my ongoing quest for good eats in tangipahoa parish

it's on the main drag right before the railroad tracks across from Paul's
we drove by it the other day and decided tonite to give it a shot

despite the terrible name it's an Italian family style place
Tuesday's are pizza and beer nite
10 dollar wood fired pizzas and 1/2 priced beer

we had a mushroom pizza and a chorizo and spinach pizza plus beers and wine, coffee and dessert, 40 bucks plus tip. pizzas were superb, crusty and slightly scorched with a great sauce and fresh toppings, just perfect

really nice place and the main menu is straight up my speed...homemade pastas and Tuscan style entrees. Going back Thursday for pasta

if you live in the area give it a shot
Posted by indytiger
baton rouge/indy
Member since Oct 2004
9834 posts
Posted on 12/13/16 at 10:47 pm to
I dunno how, but I've never noticed it, and never heard anyone mention it. I'm excited to check it out though
Posted by Bayou Tiger Fan Too
Southeast LA
Member since Jun 2012
2103 posts
Posted on 12/14/16 at 6:53 am to
I believe it's owned by the family of the guy that used to own Ristorante da Piero, which was once in Ponchatoula and then moved to Kenner.

I remember hearing that they were moving back to Ponchatoula to open a restaurant. Someone can, maybe, confirm this or correct me if I'm wrong.
Posted by Panny Crickets
Fort Worth, TX
Member since Sep 2008
5596 posts
Posted on 12/14/16 at 7:21 am to
quote:

ristorante foodies


That's the name of the restaurant?
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
38763 posts
Posted on 12/14/16 at 7:47 am to
yes, unfortunately
it's ridiculous but the food is great and the dining room is right out of The Godfather
I hope the rest of the menu is as good because there's nothing else like it near my house
Posted by Shingo
Louisiana, USA
Member since Sep 2010
3853 posts
Posted on 12/14/16 at 9:35 am to
My wife and I tried it a few months ago as curious locals. The salad was terrific, the service was amicable. Do NOT order the pork dish, it was laughably horrible. Pork, Thai broth, noodles, bacon garnish.....I thought it sounded interesting and delicious. I was wrong. We had dessert elsewhere
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
38763 posts
Posted on 12/14/16 at 9:56 am to
quote:

Pork, Thai broth, noodles, bacon garnish.


saw that on the menu, sounds out of place to be sure.
we are going back thursday to try the pasta and some other items and i'll report back

i have high hopes

here's the dinner menu:

LINK

Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
38763 posts
Posted on 12/15/16 at 9:12 pm to
two thumbs up on pasta night
homemade pasta in ponchatoula...it's like the twilight zone
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