Pomegranate
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 643-9354
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm, Wed-Sat 5:30pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Pomegranate – by Carter Trumbo
The Scene
Such a pretty place with faux Euro finishes, starched white tablecloths, oversize framed art prints and the inevitable Bottom exposed brick walls. Service is personalized and polished, but does all this make up for such petite portions? When the economy trims downward, business professionals expect more bang for their bucks. Pomegranate leaves them growling for more—much more.
The Food
Despite the portion size, the menu is creative and the food quality and details are impressive. Lunchtime Italian-inspired Frittata has plum tomatoes, fresh basil leaves and Pancetta ham cracklings. The Jicama slaw served with lunch sandwiches is one of the tangiest ever and something more restaurants should emulate. Shrimp Risotto, Jumbo Shrimp and Crimini mushroom caps served at dinner have roasted garlic cloves and Reggiano shavings. Desserts are made in house but would anyone order Asparagus Ice Cream?
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User Reviews for Pomegranate
08/01/2008 Posted by dopple
Expensive food and not good at all. Filet mignon was tough and tasted burnt, snapper was dry and tasted fishy, both were covered in a STICKY pomegranate reduction that didn't taste anything like pomegranate -- more like really thick chicken broth (i.e. bad flavor and texture). Glass of wine tasted like burnt rubber. Service was good and they were apologetic, but that didn't make up for the bad food. I've never had the experience of beingn repulsed by the food I've ordered.
01/06/2007 Posted by rjoines
My fiance took me to Pomegranate to celebrate my birthday. The atmosphere was romantic and cozy--dim lighting with individual candles on each table. We were seated promptly, and the service was excellent. I read up on the restaurant before we went and was cautious about the supposedly "petite portions" mentioned in the editorial review on this site, but our portions were actually quite large. The pumpkin puree appetizer was one of the best things I've ever tasted. I had a (huge!) pasta dish--fettucinne with fresh basil, tomatoes, etc. and he had a big steak. Our food was delicious, followed by creme brulee for dessert. Absolutely wonderful. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a quiet, romantic evening.
Pros: Wonderful ambience, excellent food
Cons: Could be busy at lunch.
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