Really fresh and high quality ingredients. It looks pricey but thats because the portions are huge, I'm glad I shared with my bf cause the rice plate is big enough for two people. Highly recommend: - Lamb kefta with saffron rice - Cheese stuff falafel read more

Pomella - Lamb kefta - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

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I had Pomella on my bookmarks for a while now and today I'm glad I finally was able to give it a try! Giving this place a solid 4. We placed our order at 11:15 AM, and it was ready for pick up by the time we got there at 11:50ish. Thankfully Pomella has a shared small parking lot with the Dona (the restaurant next to it), so we were able to easily find a spot. Our order was quite big for a party of 4. We ended up getting 1) Saffron Rice Plate x 2, 2) Majadra Plate, 3) Almond Paste Baklava, 4) Rugelach, 5) Iced Coffee and for myself, I got the Vegetable Tagine. I have to say Middle Eastern food isn't something I get to try often, but I was pretty excited for Pomella. My Vegetable Tagine came with garbanzo beans, carrots, celery, red pepper, zucchini, onion, garlic, roasted butternut squash, and couscous. This dish comes with a side of chermoula sauce, which is just a tad spicy. For my first time trying this dish, it made a pretty good impression. The couscous is light. Mix in the vegetable Tagine, which is kinda saucy, and you get an awesome comforting dish. The Vegetable Tagine by itself is a little bland, but once you mix in the chermoula sauce, it takes the flavor of the dish to a whole new level. Would recommend this dish if you don't mind it being vegan. The portion size was perfect for me. As for dessert, one order of Almond Paste Baklava comes with two pieces. These Baklavas were so beautifully made! I almost regret not getting more. It's got the crispy layers, and although it's drenched in honey, it maintains the crispy texture. It's pretty sweet, but not overly sweet. As for the Rugelach, we got three pieces to try since this isn't something we tried before. The Rugelach were cookie-like. Its got a texture in-between chewy and crunchy and it's got a nutty flavor to it thanks to the walnut. It's less sweet than the Baklavas. Definitely recommend these two desserts if you've never tried these before! My family members enjoyed their dishes as well! They only commented that their protein could have used a bit more seasoning. I think this is a bit on the pricer side too, but do give this place a try if you haven't tried it before! read more

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It's been a while since I came into Pomella and I have to say it's better than ever. We enjoyed every single bite for dinner tonight. Falafel terrific, stuffed falafel off the charts, lamb wrap tender and flavorful, chicken tagine was savory and comforting, hummus and pita and pickles were a highlight as they always have been. Go check them out! Delish! read more

I really enjoy getting takeout here because it is very fresh, fast, and delicious!! Ordered a few of the salads and wraps along with the dolmas, and my friends were very pleased and nourished! Would definitely recommend the beet salad and the butternut squash salad. I personally don't love the large amount of lettuce in the wraps because it gets soggy when mixed with the hummus, but overall a great and delicious takeout meal. read more

My friend and I wanted something light, so we shared the chicken tagine, and hot mezze of the cheese-stuffed falafel and saffron lemon shrimp. I thought all the dishes were good, albeit the small plates were smaller than I anticipated. All of the patio tables were in high demand, so we settled for a table inside. It was airy and well spaced. This is a great option for a casual quick service dinner. read more

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What a place! Shawarma in home-made lafa is just plain awesome. Great food and a nice, relaxing atmosphere. We'll be back.

Fresh, healthy, tasty, and hearty. Loved the feta cheeses-filled falafel! Having been to Israel several times, I'm a stickler for good humus, so unfortunately that for me was ok. The pita was not bad, and the pickled veggies were good! I would definitely have the feta cheese-filled falafels again. Love how crispy and flavorful they were! read more

Pomella - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

Pretty good option! Lots to choose and I'll be back for more dishes here. I will say there are 2 things that stand out to me from this places which is that there are a lot of items to choose from(incredible amount of mezzes) and they are light on their seasoning. Personally I like more seasoning like salt or pepper or cayenne in mine but if their jam is to be healthier than they're definitely doing that. I got a number of items and I feel like I was pretty satisfied with my order, enough to come back to try more but probably not as much since items were a bit hit and miss. I ordered so many items I started combining some of them to make them better. For example I really liked the fig and red cabbage salad but it was lacking seasoning and pretty heavily dressed so I added it to my beet salad which was well seasoned but the dressing it came with wasn't as good so I used those plus the tahini sauce that came with one of the other dishes and it became a really great salad. The black eyed pea and sausage soup was lacking in salt too but I added their spicy green sauce to it and it gave it more if a peppery flavor that I appreciated. The sausage seemed to be there in bits but didn't come through flavorwise which again is giving me some healthy vibes about their menu items. The cauliflower side was highly seasoned with cumin but gotta say the takeout version does take a toll on the texture because of the steam and condensation that builds up so I don't think it aas as good as it would have been dine in. The majadre plate with shrimp was overcooked and the rice portion with the lentils was very dry without the tahini sauce so it needed that. The fried onions it came with were pretty strong in flavor so hope you're a fan if you order it. The butternut squash salad was a whole lot of salad and not as much topping but you can tell that from salad photos on their page here anyway. Lastly the falafels with hummus, which was a lot of both! We definitely didn't finish the hummus and wish we had more of their bread which was delicious to finish it off. Enjoyed the falafels too, pretty good flavor and we had a first timer trying it with us who thought it was good too. read more

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Great food and love the patio. Liked the chocolate yogurt reminds me of my childhood.

Sweet spot for a meal outside. The food is great, but the portions are pretty tiny and the prices are kind of steep. Fun for a lunch meet up with a friend or date, where you're talking more than eating. We ordered: 1. Composed salad of the day: arugula, figs, cabbage, and feta. I added chicken. $20 2. Hummus plate with chicken: very small - maybe 1 or 2oz of chicken, and a huge serving of hummus. This was packaged in one of those boxes used for small sides. My poor friend was pretty hungry after lunch. 3. Appetizer: Pomegranate Eggplant with tahini: enough for each of us to have a bite. I loved the flavors of the salad, but it just wasn't enough protein to feel full afterward. read more

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great spot for a quick lunch or catching up with friends. they have a nice outdoor area and a small indoor area, which kind of has container/cargo building vibes. this place is not full service dining. food options are healthy and delicious. we ordered: - butternut squash, quinoa, pepitas, dry cranberry arugula, pomegranate vinaigrette & manchego salad - beluga lentil, grilled zucchini, hazelnut, ginger, red onion, bell peppers, spinach, mint, sherry vinaigrette & goat cheese salad - pomegranate eggplant plate - chicken shishlik plate - lemon-saffron grilled shrimp plate i recommend the butternut squash salad and both the chicken/shrimp plate. read more

Pomella - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

Delicious options for healthy food. customer service was also fantastic! Highly recommend!

Pomella is on the ground floor of the former Chow eatery (behind parking lot). one can order online or order in person at counter. offerings: Lafa wrap, rice plates, hot/cold mezze, hummus plate, tagines & stews, salads, sides, sweets. eats; Lamb Kefta wrap (18) -"homemade lafa, hummus, cabbage salad, shirza, lemon-tahini sauce, lamb kefta (meatball". -tasty with crunchy salad, moist lamb meatballs, slightly overflowing tahini sauce. -no aftertaste of any kind. 4.5 stars for qualtiy, guantity food came out in less than 10 minutes. not busy noonish. read more

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I ordered chicken tagine and it was flavorful! Service--you order at the counter and they bring it to your table. Ambiance--lovely houseplants inside and lots of light. Pretty murals as well. read more

Pomella - Chicken tagine - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

Ate here a couple weeks ago after hot tub at Piedmont Springs. I'm missing my old Simply Mediterranean right across the street but willing to go a bit more upscale if I can still get my gyro in. They have a good one with lamb tenderloin I believe- it was tasty. But I didn't like that they served it in a tiny basket barely big enough to hold the gyro, with no plate! It was quite messy and drippy and my pile of napkins did not make a good plate. It was awkward. They were doing a crabby Patty promotion and had a letter writing group taking up most of their seats. Maybe too much going on to pay attention to service? I miss my simple cheap gyro with good service a a plate. read more

I had the Lamb sirloin shawarma hummus plate with Pita and pickled vegetables. So good! Everything on the menu looked pretty good. Looking forward to going back and would recommend. read more

Pomella - Lamb sirloin shawarma hummus plate with Pita and pickled vegetables. So good! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

Ordered online during COVID and was attracted by the great reviews. I was provided a 30 minute time estimate for food pick up. Pomella is right next to Doña. If you are coming in through the parking lot it to the left of Doña. A line with stickers to indicate where to stand to properly social distance. There were 2 windows available to do orders and pickups. The person who rang me up double checked my order before handing it to me. I find that to be very good quality assurance measure. There is also a table (with hand sanitizer) on the side to check the food yourself. There is outside dining available upstairs as well as near Pomella. The outside dining is shared with Doña I believe. You take your food and claim a table. Food: Hummus: Has a great homemade taste. I felt like I was biting into actual chickpeas except I wasn't and the texture was smooth. There were compliments of other flavors I can't put my finger on. Feta stuffed falafel: comes 2 per order. Delicious!!! Not overly dry or soggy. Rice plate (Lamb Kefka): the rice was fluffy and soft. The lamb had a nice consistency; didn't taste too "gamey". Side of chicken: okay chicken; well seasoned. A little too pricey for the portion in my opinion. Beet salad with sweet potato: Good; the sweet potato added a light sweetness. The beets were refreshing addition to the meal. read more

Pomella - Clockwise: Feta stuffed felafel, rice plate with lamb & extra protein (chicken), hummus, beet salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

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I do love the modern take on offerings, but do find the prices to make one think twice. Drink: The sangria flavor depends on the seasonal produce and at the time I went, it was lavender & peach. While it was still an okay wine drink, frankly it was difficult to discern the flavors even though I knew what to taste for. Food: Ground lamb (kefta) with sprinkles of fried onions? Lovely with the majadra but for a small size, comes at a price tag of $18. Frozen cheese falafels to-go (heat and eat on demand) but it doesn't come with any sauce like tahini unless you tack on 2-4 bucks? Goes great with hot sauce? Also 2-4 bucks. Hmmmm... do I see a trend? Plus, falafels with cheese inside sounded like a real neat idea, but I think I like my original falafels. A reason I might still return is the ideal dining "in" experience, which clearly is a plus during pandemic era. There's definitely a huge advantage to sharing the large outdoor space with Dona where there is plentiful seating. read more

Pomella - Majadra with Lamb Kefta - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

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I went to the spot next door and saw that this place would be open soon. I was glad to come here. I had to have a device replaced in a department and was looking for a good meal. I hadn't eaten all day and was hungry. This place was absolutely amazing. I really liked it. The hummus was good and the falafels were too. I liked the pickled veggies. I didn't like the eggplant dish though. My husband got some meat on a stick and liked it as well. Before we left, we raided the fridge up front for some treats to take home. I came here again after being released from the hospital. And again, the food was amazing. The only issue is the tiny, tiny falafels. And they should have an option other than pita (gluten free, veggies, or lettuce cups even. And, I wish that they would have delivered across the street to the hospital. The best part is that the food to go is the same as the food there. I will definitely be going back. read more

I was such a fan of the fresh flavorful and delicious former Ba-Bite and was so bummed when it closed. I was so excited when the reborn Pomella (with the lovely same owner Mica) finally opened in the half of the past Chow location at the end of Piedmont. Pomella has indoor/ outdoor seating (but outdoor only during Covid) and takeout. Hours are every day from 11a-8p and there is street parking and a metered lot. The menu boasts a variety of Middle Eastern cold and hot offerings- I recommend the freshly made hummus (it's amazing), falafel, majadra and saffron rice plates, and their vibrant creative salads. (But everything is good!) :) I ordered the feta stuffed falafels, butternut squash quinoa arugula salad with chicken, and the almond paste baklava for dinner tonight. Absolutely delicious and just how I remembered! The cost of my meal was around $28 but the meal was plentiful and I have enough leftovers for lunch tomorrow. So happy to have you back Pomella! I'm going to get one of the rice plates and hummus with falafel next. read more

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Went here for lunch w/ my girl and we are DEFINITELY coming back! Thank you Jessica at the register for being so helpful. Our meals that you helped pick were so good. I love the salads because they're so fresh. The ingredients in it compliment each other. The chicken was cooked to perfection too. Juicy, tender, and well-seasoned. That rice, onion, and lentil mix was fiya too. I loved the salmon with the saffron rice and veggies. There are no complaints because the atmosphere, customer service, and most importantly the food was beyond 10/10. Come check out this spot out if you're in north Oakland! This Mediterranean restaurant is lives up to its hype! read more

Pomella - Butternut Squash & Quinoa Salad w/ grilled shrimp, Salmon Mezze, & Chicken Mezze. Delicious, balanced, and fresh. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

Great chocolate cake :) Rugelach to make you cry. Ordered for pick up on a rainy Bay day to take to a girl I know. Sweet.

The perfect bright fresh dinner! Definitely recommending ordering to share here. My friend and I got the butternut squash quinoa salad (they say it's the most popular) with cheese stuffed falafel added on. It had manchego cheese which went so well with it and was filling and delicious! Also got the pomegranate eggplant mezze, a cup of hummus, and a side of pita and it was all perfect for the two of us with extras we could take to lunch the next day (just had to add some extra pita since the hummus and sides were more plentiful). Overall a great spot when you're feeling like a healthy but still filling meal! read more

Pomella - Butternut Squash & Quinoa Salad Cheese-Stuffed Falafel Eggplant Mezze Hummus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

I once went to a party catered by Pomella for vegetarians, and their food was outstanding! We went to check the restaurant and had a very nice experience. Portions are generous. Tasty! Pita was fluffy like you want it to be. I had the veggie tagine (chef's kiss! MWah!!) and my partner had the lamb. Lamb! This Aussie was happpppyyyy. * Fast service * Nice people * Casual * YUM! read more

20% tip automatically added to online ToGo order on top of a bagging fee. Not happy about this policy read more

Pomella - Receipt - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

I was walking by this area, I stumbled upon an arts and crafts fair in front of POMELLA, I decided to see what the vendors were selling, I walked by and it was interesting. I decided to buy food at POMELLA, and after bought a bottle of wine. I walked around and had nice conversations with some of the vendors and bought a few souvenirs. Then I tried to buy a second of bottle of wine and was refused service because apparently according to both of the WHITE WOMEN who were the cashiers. I didn't need another bottle of wine, because apparently, my incredibly composed behaviour was absolutely not enough for them. They gave me all the excuses in the world, I was going to jeopardise their liquor license, I was going to drive and get in a car accident, I was going to walk across the street and get hit by a car and it would be their fault. I told them, I didn't drive, nothing about my behavior suggested I was drunk, I even reminded them, am 32 years old, almost 200lbs, you can't compare the alcohol intake of men to women's because of differences in body composition. But all to no avail, I felt absolutely insulted, and humiliated, because even just walking around, having conversations, sipping some wine was too crazy a thing to do at a fair, I guess the only thing I was missing was not BEING A WHITE MAN. WILL NEVER EVER SPEND MY MONEY HERE EVER AGAIN. IF YOURE A BLACK MALE, AVOID, especially if you're dark skin and look African. If YALL don't like black people. Just put a sign up, so we don't support your racist business. WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER. Perhaps they were uncomfortable that I was one of the few people actually buying things at the fair. IF YOU SEE MY LEG IN YOUR RESTAURANT EVER AGAIN, I give you the PERMISSION TO CUT IT. Absolutely disgusting! Complete trash! read more

The service was good but the food was kind of bland for me and I have had quite a few mediterran food. read more

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Terrific, some of the best Mediterranean I've had in the Bay Area. Casual restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Everything fresh and tasty. Cold teas and alcohol. Staff is nice and helpful. Must try if you are in the area. read more

Pomella - Lamb Kefta Wrap - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

Nice meal here! We got a chicken wrap and an order of falafel to split. Both of which were quite good, and the ambiance was nice too. We also had the Yemeni iced coffee which was delicious. All the food was good but not amazing, but definitely worth going to if you're looking for a solid outdoor meal! read more

Pomella - Chicken Wrap, Falafel - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

Pomella is one of my favorite east bay restaurants. the humus is the best I've ever had, and all of their food is fresh and delicious. And don't forget the desserts which are out of this world. The owner Mica is the best!!! She creates the most inviting community space. I had my 60th bday party there. And my guests said it was the best all around party they have ever been to. read more

Yum! We ordered for takeout, rice and lamb platter, falafel wrap, nuts, cobbler, and pot de creme. Everything was delicious. The desserts were the best part. The takeout was easily picked up and neatly packed. Highly recommend. read more

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I've gotten take-out from Pomella a few times. They're on Piedmont Avenue and share a parking lot with another restaurant, that parking lot always seems full but there's other metered parking on Piedmont Avenue or unmetered parking on the side streets. I really like their hummus, falafel balls, salads and my wife particularly likes their Pita Chips, when I get the pita chips they don't last very long at our place. I also like their baklava. They seem to use fresh ingredients in preparing their dishes. read more

Got the Butternut Squash salad, and unfortunately wasn't impressed. Barely any squash pieces. Mostly arugula. Kind of tasteless

This review is just for their desserts. We decided to have lunch somewhere else but I saw from perusing their online menu that they had nice desserts so that's what we came here for. We tried their pumpkin spice cake, fresh fruit crisp, and rugelach. The pumpkin spice cake had poached pears and an orange cream cheese frosting. It was delicious and on point for the season. The fresh fruit crisp is seasonal and we had the pear, apple and cranberry, and it was equally yummy. We also got one of each of the two types of rugelach (Raspberry, Almond, and Chocolate & Apricot, Walnut, and Chocolate). They were tasty but was a bit small in size. We washed it all down with the Yemeni ice coffee and hibuscus ice tea. The Yemeni ice coffee has hints of cardamon and was refreshing, but the hibuscus ice tea had a weird taste and was not sweetened. Maybe a bad batch. read more

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The falafel wrap was delicious, so were the extra side of crispy falafels and dip! My bf got the Shawarma-Spiced lamb sirloin wrap and that was good too, but he was disappointed by the small amount of meat in it. Service was friendly. Loved the brightly lit space and patio seating. The pistachio halva (from the packaged stuff on the shelves) was not really tasty - otherwise good experience overall. read more

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Nice ambience for casual Mediterranean food. Falafel is ok but not the best. Rice plates are $20 for average ingredients. Overall pricey and suitable for artisanal customers. For more authentic flavors, I'd recommend checking out Falafel Stop (Sunnyvale). read more

Great food and atmosphere. Highly recommend the cheese stuffed falafel and the hummus

Yeee this is is good! loved it. service was friendly and the location is cute. we had the hummus, some pita bread, and the pomegranate eggplant, but it came out with no pomegranate.... it was still good though but i bet it tastes better with pomegranate lol drink selection is cool they got some local breweries, so loved that. we also had the cauliflower, very delicious but the portion was soooo small. i would come here again though. ;) read more

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After a morning walk around Lake Merritt, my friend and I decided to stop by Pomella for lunch. The weather was lovely so we sat outside to enjoy our food: a salmon bowl for her and falafel with a cup of cauliflower salad for me. The salad was a bit too heavy on the olives, but the falafel was great- some of the best I've had! I would come back and try some of the chicken dishes for sure. read more

Pomella - Falafel & Roasted Saffron Cauliflower Salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Oakland, California

Cute restaurant tucked away from the Main Street serving extremely high quality food that tastes amazing! Cannot get enough of their delicious salads, sauces and dips. Their homemade falafel is great and the eggplant is outstanding! read more