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Clove and Cardamom, Columbia, MD

Clove and Cardamom

4.6
4.6
153 Reviews
$30 and under
Indian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
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 153 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Healthy

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Clove and Cardamom offers a vibrant fusion of Indian, Mediterranean, and Italian flavors, with standout dishes like "spicy crab cake" and "tandoori chicken tacos." The decor is "beautiful," and there are many "vegan and gluten-free options." Service can vary, but the "food is phenomenal" and worth the visit.

153 Reviews
  1. Hope VIP

    Orlando17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you don't like very spicy, ask for mild. Otherwise we will go back and try the small plates ..Naan was very good and all food was served sizzling.

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  2. Bess

    Baltimore3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great meal! Food and service excellent. Lots of vegan and gluten free options. Worth looking for around the corner of the main square of Merriweather District in Columbia.

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  3. Quita

    Baltimore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    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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  4. Colleen

    Baltimore9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    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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  5. l VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s amazing Indian fusion flavors! Lot of vegetarian options too!

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  6. Mitasha VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Clove and Cardamom is a unique Indian restaurant with Mediterranean and Italian influences. My favorite dish was the spicy crab cake ($16), a creative Indian twist on the classic Maryland crab cake, infused with bold Indian spices. However, the garlic pepper scallops were disappointing—they were overly chewy and lacked seasoning. The Szechuan fried rice was decent but didn’t quite deliver the signature Szechuan flavors. The chili chicken had a slight smoky taste and was enjoyable, though it differed from the traditional Indo-Chinese version. For drinks, we tried the Love at First Sip and the lychee mint cocktail, both of which were light, refreshing, and well-balanced. The service was great—our server was attentive and checked in regularly.

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  7. Zhen VIP

    Caribbean10 reviews

    2.0

    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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  8. Morinola

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    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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  9. Dan VIP

    Baltimore69 reviews

    5.0

    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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  10. Stan

    Baltimore53 reviews

    4.0

    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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Clove and Cardamom is rated 4.6 stars by 153 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 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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