Ponchinellos Restaurant in Hinckley

Reviews

1. Blake Evans ★★★★★

   I’ve been out of the area for a few years, I used to grab a pizza here back in the day and loved them so much. The food was always fresh and wholesome and the service was great. I was excited to come back and eat here again! I ordered the Carnivale, The Capricciosa and the Lasagne (not all to myself!) As expected, It all absolutely slapped! Super fresh and cooked just right. The lasagne was also rich and tasty. I’m almost ashamed to describe the amount of enthusiasm when chowing down on this meal. Best advice is to ignore the reviews from the 1 Star Carons who reckon they’re Italian and enjoys simply enjoy how good this food is!

   almost 11 months ago
2. Andy King ★★★★★

   Great pizza and great service. Not your bland chain of takeaway pizza but fresh, hand rolled dough, cooked in a stone oven and served by a friendly team.

   1 year ago
3. Ganeege Kumar ★☆☆☆☆

   I’m from Italy, and I have to say — this was hands down the worst pizza I’ve ever had. The base was dry and rock hard, like chewing on cardboard. The cheese and toppings were sliding off and barely sticking. It honestly looked and tasted like it was thrown together without any care. This isn’t just bad pizza — it’s an insult to real Italian food. Stuff like this damages the reputation of proper Italian pizza. Never ordering from Ponchinello’s Hinckley again.

   1 year ago

1. Moo Rella ★★★★★

   Lovey little place, great authentic Italian take away food and really good pizzas. Just remember to take cash as they do not take cards. I would definitely recommend

   almost 3 years ago
2. Helen King ★★★☆☆

   I’ve been a customer for over 30 years and absolutely love their lasagna. That was until last night. There was hardly any pasta and very little meat! I know companies are having to cut back but I was not impressed. It was mostly tomato sauce.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Sono Ormer ★★★★★

   We visited last night, about half an hour before the shop closed. Staff were very friendly, and although it was our first visit we barely even needed to look at the menu, as the person taking our order asked about our preferences and made very good recommendations, from the kind of pizza, to the thickness of the crust. They serve a unique taste, and with great quality, so much so that I really don't see the point in going to Domino's when this store is a few steps away. Better quality, better value, better service and you support a local business! Two adequately sized pizzas only set us back 19 quid. A great introduction for us, and we will certainly be returning.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Marian CC ★★☆☆☆

   Hi guys ! Went to ponchinellos Thursday night for what was supposed to be a nice meal inside the restaurant (not takeaway). To say we were disappointed was a understatement. The special ponchinellos pizza was not thin and crispy like requested (it was optional to have thin or deep) and nor was it even the slightest bit Italian, I should know as I'm Italian. And the pasta dish my partner ordered was served in the tin takeaway pots that it was cooked in. When dining at a restaurant you expect your food to come in proper dishes.. you know wine and dine. It tasted like a tin of chopped tomatoes with a bit of salt poured over the pasta with little mozzarella. It also appeared like it was cooked from frozen as the water separated from sauce sat at the bottom of the tray...again not authentic Italian food. As you can see from photos attached the "roast" potatoes were anything but roasted. They tasted like they were reheated and then sprinkled some rosemary and thyme over the top and grease i understand them to be a little oily to get them crisp but they were not crispy and were really greasy. The staff were pleasant and friendly and the place inside looked welcoming and clean. All covid rules were followed so felt relaxed. Just a shame the food was not up to standards.

   almost 5 years ago
2. Marian Comsia ★★☆☆☆

   Hi guys ! Went to ponchinellos Thursday night for what was supposed to be a nice meal inside the restaurant (not takeaway). To say we were disappointed was a understatement. The special ponchinellos pizza was not thin and crispy like requested (it was optional to have thin or deep) and nor was it even the slightest bit Italian, I should know as I'm Italian. And the pasta dish my partner ordered was served in the tin takeaway pots that it was cooked in. When dining at a restaurant you expect your food to come in proper dishes.. you know wine and dine. It tasted like a tin of chopped tomatoes with a bit of salt poured over the pasta with little mozzarella. It also appeared like it was cooked from frozen as the water separated from sauce sat at the bottom of the tray...again not authentic Italian food. As you can see from photos attached the "roast" potatoes were anything but roasted. They tasted like they were reheated and then sprinkled some rosemary and thyme over the top and grease i understand them to be a little oily to get them crisp but they were not crispy and were really greasy. The staff were pleasant and friendly and the place inside looked welcoming and clean. All covid rules were followed so felt relaxed. Just a shame the food was not up to standards.

   almost 5 years ago
3. William Burman ★★★★★

   Great idea to have a slice bar. Pizza from the shop and lots of drink and appetisers options. Decent sized slices at about a quarter of a pizza. 3 booth seats and a few tables very aptly decorated.

   more 6 years ago

1. David Clarke ★★★★★

   Want real Italian food? Forget the rubbish that is churned out of the big chain takeaways. Get onto the Ponchinellos website, have your pick of the specials, smile and enjoy. The volume of orders bellowing through on the telephone at their takeaway is testament to its popularity and the quality of its food. The people working in Ponchinellos bright, clean, busy environment are happy, warm and accommodating, reflecting the beautiful Italian culture. To avoid disappointment Get your order in before 5pm to be picked up on the evening. Top tip, make sure the pizza is thin base, it’s far more delicious than it’s thicker sibling.

   more 7 years ago

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