On Newhall Street in the heart of Birmingham, Ponte is a restaurant shaped by a journey. The name means bridge in Italian — a nod to the owner's roots in Pontecorvo, the suburb of Ponte where he grew up, and Hull, a city defined by its bridges — three places connected by one story. The cooking is artigianal Italian at its heart: generous, considered and full of flavour, moving through the day from simple, satisfying breakfasts and seasonal lunches to a dinner menu designed to be shared slowly around the table. Quality ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and an unmistakably Italian spirit running through all of it. La dolce vita, on Newhall Street.