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At Pomella, indulge in mouthwatering seasonal Israeli dishes with plenty of vegetarian options, all served in a cozy, inviting space with a lovely outdoor patio.
"This California-Israeli restaurant on Piedmont Ave. is serving an $80 dinner for two during Restaurant Week. The menu includes a house drink, an appetizer with pita, two mains with options like lamb meatballs or stuffed salmon, and a raspberry pavlova for dessert." - julia chen 1
"Pomella is a counter-service spot on Piedmont Avenue that makes running errands in the area much more appealing. After stocking up on pet food and organic granola down the street, stop by for California-Israeli dishes like hot and cold mezze, plump falafel wraps, and excellent salads that fulfill any casual lunch needs. There’s lots of seating outside if you want to stay a while with a fresh fruit lemonade and wave at passing strollers, but everything works well to-go, too." - Julia Chen
"Born right at the start of the pandemic across the street from her former restaurant, Ba-Bite, Mica Talmor’s new Israeli-inspired restaurant features a dips- and salads-focused menu that’s perfect for these times. As was the case at Ba-Bite, Pomella stars the area’s silkiest and most flavorful hummus, which forms a delicious foundation for a meal of grilled lamb or airy falafel balls, and the chicken tagine with couscous is soulful comfort cooking. Save some room for dessert, as the baklava and other sweets and pastries are especially fine." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff
"The Middle Eastern restaurant in Oakland is doing a family-style Thanksgiving spread that ranges from $110 (serves two) to $310 (serves six). Entrees include stuffed turkey breast, harissa turkey wings, or mushroom bastilla, which you can pair with honey-lime glazed yams or mashed potatoes. You can also choose from desserts like apple pies, sweet potato cheesecakes, and chocolate and pecan caramel bars. Order here for pick-up on Nov. 24th or 25th." - julia chen 1
"After closing her popular fast-casual restaurant Ba-Bite, Mica Talmor launched Pomella on Oakland’s Piedmont Avenue last year during the pandemic. The quick-serve California-Israeli spot focuses on cold mezzes, wraps, beet salads, soups, and chicken tagines, which are always the perfect brain food or midday fuel up needed to get through any busy afternoon Plus, Pomella makes some of the creamiest hummus ever." - julia chen 1, lani conway
