When Pomelia first opened, my partner and I were excited to see more regional Italian cuisine here in Maine. The menu reflected Sicilian staples, but unfortunately the execution was lacking. I am so happy to say that our earlier experience was probably due to its recent opening and still zeroing in on the details. Our recent visit was quite the opposite-- they've nailed it! We opted for their fix price lunch menu and was not disappointed. We started with the zuppa di ceci, a rich tomato-based soup with ceci beans. Topped with a little evoo, it took the chill out of the cold day. Though concerned about the "garlicky" in the title of their Caesar salad, the garlic stayed in the background and the umami of the anchovies was just the right balance. For our main courses we had the seafood gratinati perfectly cooked and just waiting to dip a piece of that home made focaccia. Nothing could be more Sicilian than pasta al pistacchio. The pasta was cooked al dente and the white sauce mixed well with the prosciutto (though I would have preferred the sauce to be more cheesey than buttery). For our dolci we had the cannoli. Perfect shell with a bright splash of lemon covered with chocolate and, of course, pistacchio! Service was great and we appreciated Lindsay's customer service. Italy has such a wide range of cuisine types and it's nice to see something more than our standard red sauce Italian-American dishes. Ben fatto, Pomelia! Well done. read more

Pomelia - Seafood Gratinati - Italian Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

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The service is incredible. The ambiance can vary a bit depending on where you sit, but it's always comfortable. But you're here for the food info and it is really good. Their chicken cutlets are so thin and so tasty - either with the Chicken Parm or the Chicken Sandwich, both are top notch. Top tier fries, especially for an italian place. Have yet to be disappointed in anything on the menu. And the spritz options are killer in the summer time. read more

Very friendly and attentive waiter service despite how busy it was when we went. Pizza was absolutely delicious. I love the foccacia-style crust. I think it's my new favorite pizza in the Bath-Brunswick area. The mocktail I got was refreshing and fruity. The arancini appetizer was flavorful and cooked perfectly. The chocolate cake dessert was good, but nothing special. Next time I'll try cannoli. I noticed that they have a great kids' menu, which was a bonus for when we bring the family. My only disappointment was the Sicilian orange salad. I've had this style of salad in Italy, and I think Pomelia's needs a bit less fennel, less vinegar, and more orange. It needs full circle slices of oranges, more like the traditional Sicilian style salad. They are on the right track, just needs a little adjusting. read more

Went for an anniversary lunch with high expectations. Wow, we were impressed. The service, the ambience, the food. Excellent. The proprietors were former owners of the Little Bistro in Wiscasset which we frequented after we moved to Maine from Silicon Valley in 2017. That fine dining establishment compared well with the highest bay area fare. We were saddened when it closed down in the midst of Covid. We actually had a reservation for the day they closed for good. Now that they are back and doing what they do best, practicing world-class culinary art right here in mid-coast Maine, we plan to frequent Pomelia as often as we can. We shared a perfectly fried calamari and the wonderful Ricotta meatballs for apps. My wife had a Caesar salad with real (not tinned) Anchovies added and I had the Marsala Porcini entree whose remains will become today's lunch at home. Both were great. Oh and the server was just so professional and sweet and it made our experience even more perfect on a blue sky Maine day. What else can I say other than, make sure you get a reservation! Don't miss this gem in Brunswick. Eateries like this are uncommon in Maine not forgetting the problem owners have getting long-term professionals to come up here and work. read more

Great dining experience. food was delicious, atmosphere was pleasant with comfortable seating. service was fabulous. we will be going back.

The service and staff were lovely and kind. My Cesar salad was perfect- the romaine was evenly tossed with the dressing beforehand so I didn't have to mess around with it myself. We ordered the larger pepperoni pizza and my husband and I almost finished it. I loved the cupped pepperoni. Non-alc Italian soda was delicious. I wish I could stay longer and try everything on the menu. I noticed the music choice felt weird and didn't go with the restaurant vibes. Also decor and ambiance didn't seem to fit either, but if the food is great, we cool. 5 stars. read more

Great food and wonderful atmosphere. My food choices are limited and our waitress Robin was very helpful helping me find something I could eat. Will go back again soon. read more

I'm coming out of Yelp retirement to tell everyone about this incredible new restaurant in Brunswick. Pomelia took over Scarlet Begonias and breathed some much needed life into that dark, outdated restaurant. It is so lively and welcoming, offering both a laid back atmosphere, but definitely somewhere for a romantic night out as well. Our waitress was Dawn, and we absolutely loved her! Friendly and knowledgeable and willing to answer my many questions about the menu. It was a toss up between meatballs and calamari, but with her recommendation, we went with the calamari. It was hands down the best calamari dish we've both had. Flavorful, expertly fried and the sauce, to use my husband's words was "drinkable". The peppers and onions added a nice variety to the bites. Absolute perfection. I had been eyeing the menu since the second they posted it, and still had a hard time deciding what to order. Everything looked amazing. The pasta dish I wanted to order had just sold out, so I went with plan B- the mushroom ricotta pizza and a garlicky Caesar salad. The focaccia pizza was flavorful and fluffy, while the Caesar was cold, crispy and had the perfect amount of dressing. I was accidentally served the kale salad, and while they were quick to bring the correct salad to me, I had a couple bites before I realized the mistake and loved that too! My husband went with the Marsala porcini pasta and added the chicken Marsala. I stole a few bites and thought it was very good. We ended the night with the chocolate cake, which had good flavor but a bit dry. I wish I had chosen the cannoli, but there is always next time! And we are definitely already looking forward to next time. read more

Everything was superb Ito greeting, seating, service, food, ambience and parking! We hope to return in the Winter to see what it's like then. read more

Best Italian restaurant in the Midcoast region! Highly recommended! Excellent, attentive service, and wonderful food selections!

Refreshing experience. Reasonably priced. Dinner started with craft cocktails, Arancini, calamari fritti and charred cauliflower, mains were marsala procini, pesce gratinati and spicy ragu di salsiccia, unique red wines through out dinner, dessert espresso and cannolli. Beautifully executed by professionals, perfectly seasoned, Haddock not over done, light, just enough heat in spicy ragu to let you know its Sicilian. Staff that are proud and want to be there... Returning soon for pizza. Joe P read more

Such a beautiful, upbeat space. Family operated by proven Industry Pros. Love the decor, especially the bright lemon tree paintings. Enjoyed the Cannonau red by the glass, a Caesar salad, the eggplant calzone and an Affogato. Very busy so best to reserve online. Great location by Bowdoin, the visitor center and Amtrak platform. Highly recommend. read more

Very comfortable seating. Nice atmosphere. Impeccable service. All great for me but not the food for me unfortunately. A little too exotic and not enough regular Italian food. Will try again though. read more

I really wish I could give more than three stars. My wife and I heard so much about this great new restaurant in Brunswick and were looking forward to fantastic food. Unfortunately, the food was the low point of our visit which was a couple of weeks ago. I ordered a pasta dish with sausage but had to really search to find 3-4 very tiny pieces of sausage. My wife was also disappointed in her pasta dish simply because it was very middle of the road. We were already aware, due to the prior restaurant at the location, or the layout and seating which was fine. Our waitress was very nice but unable to answer some basic questions about the menu which I attribute to the newness of the restaurant. For me, regardless of the ambiance or wait staff, or whether service is fast or slow, the ultimate test of a restaurant is the food and on the night we were there it simply did not measure up. read more

Delicious new restaurant in Brunswick - decent amount of seating with lots of friendly staff and a great menu of both food/drinks. We went on a Friday at 5:45 and sat at the bar. The complimentary focaccia was divine and the drinks (dirty martini, espresso martini and mocktail) were very tasty. We started with the cheesy arancini and Sicilian pepperoni flatbread which were both must order items and then for entrees got the caesar, hot honey calabrian chicken sandwich, and spicy Salsiccia ragu pasta - everyone was very pleased with their choices. For dessert we got the cannoli (AMAZING) and the dark chocolate cake. Can't wait to go back! Jay was our bartender and we had such a nice time chatting with him throughout the evening. Very reasonable priced too! Highly recommend!! read more

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My lunch was absolutely delicious! Great service and atmosphere. I will be back often.

A beautiful little lunch / dinner spot in the middle of Brunswick. Pomelia serves delicious Sicilian Italian cuisine. The drinks and food come quick and even if they didn't, they'd be well worth the wait. Friendly waitresses and bar tenders make for a delightful experience. read more

Excellent service and value with Sicilian food that is beautifully presented. Their lunch specials are especially affordable.

Had a fantastic lunch today. I ordered the Sicilian foccacia pizza and my friend had the wild mushroom pasta We tasted each other's dish and both were fantastic So hard to find good Italian food in Maine! The waiter was attentive and very helpful in explaining the dishes The hostess and waitstaff are very friendly Coming from the NY area originally I always look for a good Italian spot and now I have found one Don't miss this place read more

refused to serve me a NON ALCOHOLIC mocktail without an ID, I literally cannot see the point in that it was just humiliating

Came for early dinner after the theater. I ordered the Cannoli Al Forno. It was nothing like the usual Cannoli Al Forno , it was flat, pretty tasteless and rubbery. The Calamari was just ok, I've had much better just in a 10 mile radius of Pomelia's for the same price, my Lemoncello Spritzer was great. My companion ordered the Chicken Parmesan and a salad and really enjoyed it, she loved the bread too. The service outshined the food. The ambience ..... noisy and cafe-like, not like the chaos in an Italian restaurant , more like you would expect a restaurant next to a train station? I'm sorry, I hate to give a less than stellar review but I think previous Pomelia reviews here are overrated. read more

Delicious cocktails. Food was amazing. Great service and ambiance. Loved it! Great addition to Brunswck

Pomelia gets a solid 5 stars from me. They managed the reservations well, everyone was very pleasant...seems like a small thing but becoming a lost art...and the food was spot on. I've been in the service industry for years and I'm also Italian so my standards are pretty high. I've only been once but I can highly recommend and will totally go back. Great job Chelsea and Tony! read more

First visit... Still getting their feet underneath them, but overall look forward to going back and trying everything on their menu!

What a great experience I had here! Food and service are excellent! A bit noisy but was comfortable for lunch when I was there. I'll go back often! read more

Their pizza was great and perfect size. The desserts were amazing would very highly recommend the torta terrilna which is a brownie with gelato on it. Was a very good brownie and gelato was perfect. Service is great they bring you out free bread. Can sit inside or outside and was clean. read more

We visited Pomelia's in Brunswick and it was such a great experience from start to finish. Leigh Anne, who greeted us at the door, was incredibly sweet and welcoming, and our server was super friendly and attentive. The whole staff just gave off such a warm, kind vibe. We had a party of six, and everyone was super pleased with their meals. The portion sizes were generous, the food came out in a reasonable amount of time, and they made sure our drinks were always full. The bread was amazing, and the crispy chicken was to die for! So flavorful and perfectly cooked. And don't even get me started on the dessert--absolutely delicious. It's a cute, cozy little restaurant with a really comfortable, welcoming feel. Great food, great people, and great service. read more

Great service. Good food and drink selections. We went for lunch. Food menu was unique, and the choices we made were very well done and tasty. Prices were very reasonable as well. read more

Had lunch here with my wife and daughter for the first time. Everything we ordered was outstanding and delicious. I'm often surprised and disappointed at how uninteresting the food can be at many Italian restaurants. Not here. There is care and creativity, and most of all FLAVOR, in every dish. High-quality ingredients, thoughtfully combined. Can't wait to come back and try more things. All the hosts and servers were attentive and personable too. One of the very best places I've tried in the Midcoast area! read more

Excellent italian restaurant. We got the lunch 3 course meal which included an appetizer, entree and dessert for $25.

Her food was very fresh and very good. The cocktail was smaller than expected, but well mixed. It was a very unique Italian food experience. The staff was outstanding. Little pricey but the atmosphere was nice read more

My partner and I went to Pomelia on recommendation from a friend. It's not the traditional food we usually get, in fact I'm not sure we have ever had Sicilian food that being said it was absolutely delicious! We ordered the meatball appetizer and were pleasantly surprised at the amount of meatballs. The sauce with the fresh focaccia bread was amazing! I ordered the smaller margherita pizza made on the focaccia bread and it was the perfect size and pleasantly delicious. My partner got the chicken Parmesan, and got the perfect amount of golden, crispy chicken on top of a bed of delicious fresh pasta, and to make it even better it wasn't drowned in an exuberant amount of cheese! It was the perfect ratios of chicken, pasta, and cheese. We ended the meal with a nice, big cannoli. To top it all off we had a fantastic server, MaryBeth. She was attentive, witty, and very personable. We highly suggest Pomelia, and ask to sit in MaryBeth's section! read more

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This place was an A++ all the way around. Lovely atmosphere, wonderful service and amazing food! The haddock and shrimp risotto alone will have me coming back! so glad I finally tried this local favorite. if you want a delicious Italian meal, this is the place! read more

Pomelia is the best! I have been more than once and found it to be incredible in every way. The chef Tony is amazing at his craft and his front staff is exceptional. What a fabulous addition to our community. The interior is so appealing and the clean lines and color palate are warm and inviting. Bottom line is this place will be my go to choice when looking for a real treat for myself friends and family. Congrats to all involved. Really a treat!!! SM read more

Pomelia - Italian Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

Everything was spot on!!!! Food was delicious, the atmosphere was really humming. Lots of people eating lunch but just a nice buzz of conversation . The updated restaurant is super classy & cozy. Our waitress was very attentive, pleasant & friendly! Can't wait to go back soon. read more

Food was fantastic. Mushroom pasta was wonderful. Fried calamari was also great. Others in my party had the risotto and burger and liked both a lot. Wine, cocktails and mocktails are all recommended. Service was friendly and attentive. Will be back again. read more

My wife and I were at the end of a very long journey from midcoast Maine to Kittery and onto Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and we're heading back and both hungry and tired. We found Pomelia and love the idea of having Italian. We were met at the door with extremely friendly hostess, a server And a very busy restaurant. They let us know that it'd be a 15 to 20 minute. wait if we were interested, and we were. They had us sit at a small bench on the side and offered to get us our drinks while we waited. Then just shortly afterwards, they offered us a table that another two couple party refused, and we jumped on the idea. We order order our drinks and a Ceasar salad to share to start our evening. We offered to eat off the same serving dish, but they happily split the salad onto two plates. Which, by the way, we were happy they did because it was huge. along with our drinks, they served a bread basket, which was nice to see come to the table. We both ordered an entrée to our liking, and were very pleased with both quality and quantity. Another thing that was impressive was the pricing. We certainly plan on going back again! read more

the Italian and Italian-American dishes here were great. My husband got the Chicken Parmigiana, made like my Mom, Nonna and I would - it wasn't swamped with sauce or cheese so the cutlet still had a crisp coating, with a delicious sauce. the pecorino was the good stuff, definitely freshly grated. I had orecchiette in a spicy Calabrian sauce with sausage - better than my familly's! My favorite was the fennel salad, heavenly good. I got it Door Dash, so can't rate the service or ambiance, but the food was the best restaurant Italian that I have had, and being Italian heritage, I am very picky about it. Highly recommend. read more

The food and the service were both outstanding! Highly recommend. The ambience was wonderful too. Acoustics could be softened. It was quite loud. Seems like a popular place. read more

Continues the high bar established by the owners' previous restaurant, Little Village Bistro in Wiscasset (which was one of our regular spots prior to its closing). We came to Pomelia the first week of operation and everything we ate was very good to excellent -- the hot honey chicken sandwich was a particular standout. Prices are also extremely reasonable given the quality. Nice, casual atmosphere suitable both for adult conversation and for bringing the kids (also a good kids menu on offer). Service was friendly with a few minor inefficiencies that will probably work themselves out once the restaurant has been open for more than a few days. A welcome addition to the Brunswick scene! read more