Our Story
Welcome To Ponty Bistro
Ejhadji Cisse and Cheikh Cisse are owners and Executive Chefs at Ponty Bistro. The first cousins moved to the United States in 1995 from Dakar, Senegal, quickly entering the restaurant business. Since then they have worked for internationally renowned chefs at some of New York’s most high profile restaurants, serving an array of international cuisines.
Chef Cisse served as sous chef for Mercer Kitchen under Jean-Georges Vongerichten. In 2009, he was a finalist on the Food Network show Chopped.
Chef Cheikh was under Daniel Boulud at the Michelin starred Relais & Châteaux member Daniel and at Vongerichten’s acclaimed Vong.
Ponty Bistro, named after a popular street, fulfills their dream of owning their own restaurant. Founded in 2008 in Gramercy Park, the hot spot serves unique African and French cuisine with Mediterranean influences. In 2010, the duo opened a second location in Harlem.
French – African Cuisine
Fresh Ingredient, Tasty Meals
We take great pride in using the freshest ingredients in the preparation of all of our dishes that fuse the sophisticated flavors of West Africa, France and the Mediterranean. French and African cuisine is a perfect blend of spices, flavors, and cooking techniques.
$19.00
Croque Monsieur
Toasted country bread with ham and melted cheese. Served with french fries.
$26.00
Lobster BLT Sandwich
Fresh lobster, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato & basil pesto aioli. Served with french fries.
$25.00
Asian Steak Salad
Mixed greens, sliced orange, grilled hanger steak marinated with soy & ginger sauce.
$34.00
Poisson Yassa
A traditional Senegalese branzino fish. Served with rice.
$32.00
Seafood Linguini
With shrimp, mussels, scallops, calamari, garlic and white wine sauce.
$19.00
Maple Crushed French Toast
Served with seasonal fresh fruit.
Meet Our Chef
Chef Cisse is the Head Chef and Owner of Ponty Bistro Harlem. He moved to the United States in 1995 from Dakar, Senegal, quickly entering the restaurant business. Since then, he has worked for internationally renowned chefs at some of New York’s most high profile restaurants, serving an array of international cuisines.
Chef Cisse served as sous chef under Jean-Georges Vongerichten and in 2009, was a finalist on the Food Network’s Chopped. Ponty Bistro, named after a popular street in Senegal, serves unique African and French cuisine with Mediterranean influences.
Testimonials
What People are Saying
“A Great Find”
“Sparking your taste buds’, this all-day Gramercy ‘find’ offers ‘original’ French- Senegalese dishes livened up with African spices and ‘charming’ service.“
Zagat
“A must-visit !”
“A must-visit! Ponty Bistro offers the core principles of fine dining– beautiful plating, impeccable technique & sophisticated use of ingredients “
Examiner.com
“Brilliant experience”
“So frickin good…relaxed atmosphere and brilliant service“
TodaystheDayI.com
“French African”
“A brilliant secret…French classics meet exuberant African flavor, and they get along fantastically“
BlackboardEats.com
Address
2375 Adam Clayton
Powell Blvd, New York 10030
Contact: 212-234-6475
Hours of Operation
All days
10:00 am - 11:45 pm
Reservation
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