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Clove and Cardamom, Columbia, MD

Clove and Cardamom

4.5
4.5
149 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Innovative
  • Gluten-free-friendly
To create an ambiance where you can savor specialized Italian, Asian, Mediterranean, Greek, and Indian cuisines to suit your moods.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Global, International, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (443) 425-3034
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 149 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Healthy

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Clove and Cardamom offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding" chicken korma and garlic naan. Guests appreciate the "excellent" service and "unique" menu options. While some mention noise levels and occasional service delays, the food remains consistently "delicious" and "reasonably priced." The restaurant's inviting ambiance keeps patrons returning for more.

149 Reviews
  1. Quita

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Even the unfortunate fire alarm on Christmas Day couldn't spoil the mood or the meal. We had such great food and fun, and cannot possibly recommend the resto highly enough. There was nothing like this in Columbia, when I was growing up. Hats off to positive change. I just want to know when Clove and Cardamom is coming to Montgomery County, where I now live - or, DC where I work. I'll be sure to bring my friends...often!

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  2. Colleen

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was fabulous. Music a bit too loud. Service a little slow. Freezing cold breeze swept through the restaurant every time someone opened the front door, which was uncomfortable.

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  3. Zhen

    VIP

    Caribbean

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was nonexistent. Our server did not check in once. No water refill either. We had to get his attention for the bill and he only asked how’s everything then.

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  4. Morinola

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy the restaurant's ambiance and food.

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  5. Dan

    VIP

    Baltimore

    69 reviews

    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Tikka Masala lunch special consists of five different items - all delicious, though the lamb Tikka Masala portion could have been a bit more generous. The Chaat Somosa was also a nice collection of flavors and textures and a nice portion size. You can’t go wrong with the Shiha Kurma - I’ve lamb and chicken. Very flavorful and generously sized - left- overs.

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  6. Stan

    VIP

    Baltimore

    53 reviews

    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for a pre show dinner and we were promptly seated. They had just opened so we had our choice of locations. As the restaurant started to fill, so did the noise level. Our service was sporadic. They do appear to be understaffed. Our food was delicious. I do wish they had a better description of the items they offered. We ordered the avocado and jalapeño fritters which I assumed would've been a mix of the two instead it was avocado, fritters and jalapeño fritters. Both very tasty but not what we were looking for. The cauliflower 65,000 was sitting under the heat lamp for a little bit too long otherwise that was tasty too. For an entrée, we ordered the chicken malai kebab, and it was very good. The food is plentiful and we were satisfied with our dinner. The menu is extensive and should have something for everyone. We will be back.

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  7. Gwyn

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was awesome and very reasonably priced. Our server AJ was very attentive and personable, with the food arriving at the table on a very swift manner.

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  8. kpk3

    Baltimore

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The chicken korma and garlic Naan were outstanding. Service was excellent, and the ink cocktail was very good. Like most places in Columbia it was a little noisy.

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  9. Dan

    VIP

    Baltimore

    69 reviews

    4.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was initially attentive, but slowed as the evening progressed. Eggplant & Chat appetizer was very good. Samosa was tasty, but could have been a bit warmer. Chicken Tikka Masalla & Lamb Korma were both delicious and sauce portions were very generous. Should have been much more chicken (skip the veggies) in the former. A few more pieces of lamb would have made the latter a 5/5. Both sauces could have been a bit spicier. Buttered Naan was hot and delicious. Excellent value for very good food! We’ll be back.

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  10. JenniferS

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great and the food was delicious! Unique food options.

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Clove and Cardamom is rated 4.5 stars by 149 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Clove and Cardamom

6000 Merriweather Dr B115, Columbia, MD 21044

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Columbia
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Global, International, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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