Pomona — Restaurant in Cramahe

A charming & elegant little spot in the heart of Colborne, Ontario. This homey trattoria deserves all the praise when it comes to showcasing their Italian heritage, while still infusing international flavours and using fresh local ingredients.

My wife and I had the wonderful opportunity to enjoy a visit, in between our travel to Toronto from Ottawa. We made reservations online and were able to book for a 6 pm opening on a Sunday evening (Highly recommend making reservations online to ensure seating).

Lisa and her husband (the owners) are the definite heart and soul of this place. We are greeted by Lisa's warm welcome, and felt right at home, as we received more sweet smiles and positive affirmations from the local regular guests dining that evening. We also had the honour of speaking with the brain and hands of this operation, Chef Chelsea, who suggested the amazing specials that we had the pleasure to enjoy during our dinner. Service & Atmosphere a perfect score, 5 out of 5.

We tried 3 different appetizers: an order of their fresh Burrata with broccolini and a honey pepper glaze, their special grilled jumbo black shrimp with white bean puree, and their special ribs with ragu polenta. All the dishes definitely held their end of the bargain. Only suggestion would be maybe having a side of that honey pepper sauce for the Burrata and bread, since it was so good. For our main dishes, my wife had the chicken marsala and I had their special beef pasta. Just as the appetizers, these dishes did not disappoint and filled our bellies with all things wonderful. We topped of the night with a lemon creme brulee to share since we were too full for any other dishes. Food: a whopping 5 out of 5.

Overall, an unforgettable 5 star experience and will definitely come back for another visit when we're in this part...

A breath of fresh air! I had the pleasure of attending Pomona’s opening night, and meeting Lisa, the humble, passionate and very sweet owner (along with her kind and dedicated team). The vibe at Pomona is warm and welcoming. It feels upscale, but unpretentious; cool without trying too hard. As someone with food restrictions (gluten free and vegetarian) going out to eat isn’t always easy, and I never could have dreamed of having a restaurant like Pomona 5 minutes from my home. Lisa and her team are knowledgeable, driven and have an admirable passion for supporting local, sustainable cuisine. I had the Mushroom Marsala, and my wife had the gluten free Chicken Parmesan (the best she has ever had). The wine selection was on point, and the zuppa of the day was out of this world. We could feel the love in every bite, and we will definitely be coming back often. Thank you for a beautiful evening, Pomona - we will see...

Pomona is a very special place. Chef and owner Lisa Colucci Voutt is warm, welcoming and genuine. She takes time to speak to every one in the restaurant and will describe each dish with detail and relish if there are any questions about the menu. The quality of the ingredients is evident, and it's lovely knowing local farm and seasonal ingredients are used. The food is truly wonderful filled with flavour, and love. My husband and I always look forward to going. The overwhelming takeaway is the complete experience, from excellent wines, a lively and beautiful space, to the waitstaff that are present and happy to be there. Reservations are highly recommended, the washrooms are roomy and accessible. Pricing is reasonable for the quality and level of service and the menu and pricing can be seen on the website. Easy parking on the main street without a fee. Thank you for being a...