Love, Pomelo

Love Pomelo is now one of my favorite restaurants in town. I have had the pleasure of visiting this lovely restaurant twice. This is the most well-put-together restaurant I have ever been to. The owners and the staff clearly love this place just as much as the customers. The last time I visited, we went to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. Our waiter was so patient with us and gave us a ton of recommendations on things we should try. He even went as far as giving us ideas based on dishes he loved himself. We ended up ordering Zucca as an appetizer, which was the best dish I have ever tried. It is so flavorful and unique that I don't think I have ever had a dish like this before in my life. We then ordered the Tagliata di Manzo, a pasta dish, and dessert. Honestly, anything on the menu here is good, you really don't need a recommendation. Just close your eyes and pick anything, and 10/10, the dish will be amazing. I will be coming back, and they have a forever customer in me. Thank you so much to the staff and owners, this is a well-thought-out restaurant in the city.

Vibes are 10/10. Great for a date night or a happy hour with friends. No reservations, so get there early or after 8:30 if you don't want to wait. Food was delicious, portioned well, and flavorful. But it is expensive. Treat yourself and swing by if you want a nice night out.

One of my favorite restaurants in Baltimore! Love, Pomelo opened earlier in 2024 and is located two doors down from their sister establishment, Cafe Dear Leon, on Canton square. They do not take reservations but I've never had to wait longer than 20 mins -- and their selection of spritzes make that wait fly by! The interior is cozy and features tables on the main floor (upstairs not yet open) and a good bit of bar seating. I've mostly eaten at the bar, which is fantastic because the bartender is SPECTACULAR and remembers me even when it's been months between visits. The cocktails are all innovative and fun, and they have a lovely rotating selection of wines. The Montefalco has been one of my favorites and pairs amazingly well with the tiramisu. Food - you really cannot go wrong. The menu rotates based on the ingredients they are able to source. Currently they have an incredible delicata squash appetizer which you absolutely MUST try if you are stopping in. The pastas are well portioned, the cacio e pepe is one of my favorites. I am so glad Love, Pomelo has come to Canton! Looking forward to many more memorable dinners there.

What a lovely dinner at Love, Pomelo! I'm so glad I finally got to try this spot, especially since it's from the same owners as Café Dear Leon.**Drinks: 10/10** The cocktails were incredible--perfectly balanced, neither too sweet nor too strong. Each one was unique and absolutely delicious.**Food: 8/10** For appetizers, we had the insalata and Jimmy Nardello peppers. The peppers, paired with Calabrian hot honey, were a standout--so flavorful! For the mains, my husband had the pork chop, and I ordered the crab and shrimp pasta. His pork chop was perfectly cooked, though we found the sauce a bit overwhelming and felt it could have paired better with different sides. My pasta, on the other hand, was fantastic. The al dente pasta and well-balanced sauce really brought the dish together without being overly salty. For dessert, my husband opted for the raspberry sorbet, which was clearly fresh and really good, while I had the panna cotta. It was delicious, though I wasn't a fan of the peach compote with bitters; it overpowered the panna cotta, which was amazing on its own.**Service:** Our server was kind, but the pacing was a little slow, especially with the drinks. We waited about 20 minutes for our first round and the same for the second. It's a new restaurant, so I imagine they're still working out the kinks.**Overall:** This is a fantastic spot for dinner! The ambiance is beautiful, and they've done a great job with the décor. I'm looking forward to coming back!

Took my partner here for her birthday, and found that the non-alcoholic cocktails were really and truly quite amazing. So were the appetizers - definitely try the burrata! Our two vegetarian pasta dishes (the funghi and an off-menu red sauce dish) were a bit so-so to my tastes, but my partner enjoyed them. Everything else was completely stellar, including the charming and supremely knowledgeable wait person. They could make the lighting a bit dimmer or use spots more often than relatively bright overheads. But I would strongly recommend this place as a true destination restaurant you will be glad you tried!

Cuisine, Service, Atmosphere: 5 Stars. This establishment excels in every aspect, offering a remarkable experience whether one chooses to dine at the bar or a table. Our experiences here have consistently been exceptional.

I almost hesitated in writing this review because I truly want to keep this spot a secret--Love Pomelo you are truly the newest neighborhood gem! The cozy, intimate vibe of this row home spot is immediately apparent upon entry. The bar is front and center, leading back into a warm but dimly lit dining area with just a handful of tables. The greeting/welcome conversation I received from the front of house was perhaps the warmest in recent years. Very memorable and appreciated!Our service at the table maintained this same standard--friendly, attentive without being overbearing, and happy to weigh in on the menu.Our drinks and food arrived in perfectly timed fashion to allow for a wonderfully lengthy 3hr meal, transitioning from Aperitivo hour to dinner service. We both tried the Miele Miele--excellent warm summer evening choice for any tequila lover with smoky, spicy meets subtly sweet notes.We started off with the Stracciatella and Foccacia from the Aperitivo menu--divine! The bread comes from beloved next door Cafe Dear Leon and was a perfect vessel for carrying luscious, chewy but creamy Stracciatella presented in strands enveloped in olive oil and fresh cracked black pepper.We moved on to the Watermelon and Shishito plate, complete with goat cheese, balsamic and mint. A nice lighter, refreshing dish for summer. The Stuffed Summer Squash, while tasty, was probably the weakest dish of the night for me. The squash was a bit too raw for my preference and the dish just didn't pack as much flavor as others in the evening. While the meat eater at the table tried the Carbonara (5 star review), I ordered the Rigatoni Norma--delicious! The pasta was cooked to al dente perfection and the rigatoni large enough to find bites of the sauce hidden throughout. The sauce finds just rhetorical right chunky to coating ratio, with fresh pops of rich roasted eggplant, saltier pecorino and creamy ricotta salata. Definitely a main dish winner for this vegetarian.Love Pomelo team, looking forward to becoming a regular! Thank you for a memorable evening!

Lovely little Italian restaurant in Canton square and owned by the same people who run Cafe Dear Leon. A very small space in a row home there are about 5 small tables for 2-4 people and a bar. Expect to wait for a table, especially if you are bigger than a group of 2. They do not currently have reservations. They do have a happy hour from 4-6PM with discounts on some of their cocktails and appetizers. They also do a pasta of the day for $15 which is a great deal.We really enjoyed the pasta of the day (Puttanesca) Spagetti ala baccala, Strip steak, Romanesco and the tiramisu. This was the perfect amount to share amongst 3 people. The pasta was cooked perfectly Al Dente and had a great chew, the spaghetti tastes like fresh made pasta. Overall a great place if you are looking for a nice Italian dinner, I would say on par with Marta or Cinghale in terms of similar restaurants in Baltimore.

So exiting to see a fine dining restaurant in Canton square. I went with a few girlfriends for dinner (they don't take reservations as they're new). We went at 6 pm and waited 45 minutes for a table, which was totally fine as there was plenty of daylight out, and we went to one of the many bars in the square for a pre dinner drink. The restaurant is located right next to Café Dear Leon as it's owned by the same people. The special thing about this restaurant is that it carries wines from producers the restauranteurs are friends with so they do a direct import. We got to try lots of wines from various regions in Italy and ended up getting a bottle of their white.It's a tight Italian menu so we had almost everything on the list. The suplli surprised me. It was basically like a fried Arancini, but better. There was cacio e Pepe risotto and cheese and a hint of spice which was delightful. The pasta was great, but honestly, the highlight of the meal for me was the steak with the salsa verde. Perfectly cooked and salted. For me, the spaghetti cook was off but the sauce was amazing. The chef was able to customize the sauce as we had dietary restrictions. The friendliest staff (Zach told us to come back as he'd love to serve us again!) and the cutest little restaurant with bar seating and a few tables. The bathroom was so cute (it's one for the restaurant) and they had hand lotion, which I appreciate. Definitely worth checking out and I will be back for their wine tastings.

Love, Pomelo brings a level of fine dining that is so needed in this area of Canton! The experience and the decor are so elegant and well done. The service can be a little slow but it is worth it. As a huge Cafe Dear Leon fan, I had high expectations for the food and it did not disappoint! I loved the fun spritzes we tried. Cute date spot or girls night!