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 Pomelia took over Scarlet Begonias and breathed some much needed life into that dark, outdated restaurant.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

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

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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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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Pomelia - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Brunswick, Maine

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wow! Just wow! We lunched at Pomelia, a party of five. The menu was so enticing, we asked if we could share some dishes. The staff were enthusiastic, offering serving utensils; they repeatedly commented on how delighted they were with our pleasure enjoying the meal. We ordered 4 Appetizers, 2 Salads, 4 Pizzas and 3 Pastas. It is impossible to say which dishes were "the best." The seasonings in each preparation were distinct and well balanced. The hot foods were hot; the salad ingredients were cold & crisp. The pizza crust was perfect and the toppings delectable; the pizzas were baked in small rectangular pans, cut into 6 pieces; each piece had crust. The Pasta dishes were perfectly prepared, the flavors blended skillfully. And, the Cannoli...unlike, and better, than any Cannoli I've ever eaten in Sicily. The shell was airily crispy, the filling silky...sensational. You've got it right, Pomelia. Don't change a thing. Bravo! read more

I have dined here twice since they opened and the flavors of the food and service have been outstanding. Brunswick really needed a great Italian restaurant. The renovation to the interior are crisp and clean. Congratulations to the new owners. I would make sure to have a reservation. The Marsala is top notch. read more

My wife and I ate at Pomelia the other night after reading a nice article written in the local paper. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We had an early dining reservation and were greeted immediately by the hostess and were taken to our table and promptly served two glasses of water and menus. Soon thereafter our waitress brought over a bowl of delicious fresh bread while we reviewed the menu. I ordered the Spicy Ragu di Salsiccia and my wife ordered the Cesar Salad and the Rianata Pizza. The meals came promptly and were absolutely delicious. The server came and provided extra delicious bread which I used to scoop up the remaining Spicy Ragu sauce. The restaurant was quite packed by the time we finished our meal but they definitely were staffed for the surge. The only minor nit I had was that there were a little too many Romaine hearts in the Cesar salad. Other than that, great meals for the price, we'll be back! read more