A delightful experience. The spacious setting, adorned with chic and stylish decor, set the stage for a fantastic evening. Despite the bustling crowd, the atmosphere buzzed with energy, creating a lively and enjoyable ambiance that added to the celebratory mood. The extensive space allowed for a comfortable dining experience, even amidst the large number of patrons. The service was commendable, ensuring a seamless and pleasant celebration. The culinary offerings were a gastronomic delight, with an array of Italian dishes that tantalized the taste buds. Overall, this restaurant provides not just delicious food but also an inviting and celebratory atmosphere, making it a perfect spot to mark special occasions or simply indulge in a vibrant dining experience.
Antwane R.
Tala C - helped us with and provided the best service awesome food - ambience We had the Salsiccia E Friarelli & the Cramb Cucumber Spritz....all so good!
Carla H.
Beautiful space and great service from Tala. Our food was excellent! The space is loud, so it's a little hard to have a conversation.
Shannan D.
Wonderful experience. Delicious food and great service by Tala. Thanks for the pasta recommendation. We'll be back again soon. Love this place!
Kassandra R.
Cutest little spot in la mesa I must admit, everything we ordered was delicious The arancine just like they make it in Sicily so yummy We shared the panzerotti and the rigatoni and omg the house made pasta tastes just like nonna used to make fresh, light and delicious The service was top notch by this cute little Italian, Filippo!!! I will be going back for sure
Kendall A.
Really great service and food! Nice ambiance and staff is very friendly. Tala was a great hostess and on top of everything.
Jillian C.
tala was amazing!! she was so sweet and quick! the place is so cute and calming and really not as pricy as i was assuming
Lola H.
super delicious food and Tala was lovely and made use feel very welcome :) you can tell love and thought was put into everything from the food to the decor
Aimee C.
Just amazing! The food, the ambiance and the service! Tala was great!! I had the gnocchi and opera chocolate cake. Delicious!
Joslyn Y.
Delicious dinner and great service. We came on a Wednesday evening and got served right away. We will for sure be coming back.
Limoncello embraces its citrusy name with bright decor and flavors. Great spot for dinner and drinks. There were plenty of tables during dinner time and we were seated immediately although reservations were preferred. Drinks came out quickly while the food took some time to prepare. I was nearly done with my cocktail before the appetizers arrived. =ORDERED= *Limoncello Martini: not as strong as other martinis but it's a fun specialty drink. The lemon popsicle was diluted and more for texture and presentation. Overall this would suit those who enjoy lemonade inspired drinks with a subtle alcohol taste. *Tartara Di Bue: a simple meat tartare with slight acidity. The bread was toasted perfected and paired well with the chewy beef. Although the menu listed a truffle infusion, there was no earthiness. The mustard and capers added the most flavor as I didn't see much Parmigiano, baby pickles or red onion. The arugula was fresh and the portion was notably bigger than a standard appetizer. I would get this again although it wasn't accurate to the description. *Strawberry and Beet Salad: would have loved a bigger scoop of lemon ricotta and more smoked hot honey. The dressing tasted more like a lemon vinaigrette and there wasn't any smokiness nor spice. The lemon ricotta was light and smooth. The mixed greens went well with the balsamic pearls and mustard seeds although the ratio was very skewed towards the prior. The strawberries and beets were sweet and simple. *Pappardelle: the tomato sauce was bright yet robust. The dish surprisingly had a lot of meat from the meatballs, sausage and pork rib. The flavors were savory and rendered but everything was a bit overcooked. The pasta tasted good although it was a tad over al dente. *Lasagne Bolognese: beautifully layered and then sauced on top. The pasta wasn't overly mushy and the cheese was well incorporated. There wasn't much bolognese sauce spread throughout the layers so it was more creamy and cheesy. Our servers were friendly and our table was consistently cleared. Limoncello is a beautiful addition to La Mesa, serving downtown SD vibes without the bustle. Just a few modifications to the food and it would be perfect.
Lauren B.
The restaurant was very loud and food was mediocre. The service was good and the place was nicely decorated. I doubt I'll go back.
Faris F.
Wonderful dining at Limoncello! Excellent menu and tastefully presented. Very friendly staff with excellent customer service. Francesca from Palermo Sicily was our waitress! She was terrific and certainly added a level of authenticity to the experience! We had the Arancini and Brocollini for apps and the Panzerotti (spinach & ricotta stuffed ravioli with an incredible Marsala cream wine sauce with amazing mushrooms) and the Salsiaccia Friarelli (delicious sausage and tomato's on wide rigatoni) paired with a perfect Super Tuscan wine! The ambiance was perfect even though they were busy with every table filled! Love that you can watch them make the pasta fresh behind a glass viewing window! Will definitely be back! Great restaurant addition to the emerging La Mesa dining scene!
Marisa F.
Tried Limoncello for the first time tonight and was really satisfied with the experience. For a Monday night, they were jumping which was so nice to see for the neighborhood. We had: - Arancini: absolutely delicious - Bread with truffle butter: really really delicious - Caesar salad: really good. They served it with the leaves uncut so it held all of the cheese and breadcrumbs well - Sausage broccoli rigatoni: delightful. The sausage was light and flavorful - Spinach ravioli: amazing. Delicious and creamy The service was kind and attentive. It did get a bit loud in there but it's nice to have a lovely atmosphere for a Monday evening in downtown La Mesa. Can't wait to come back!
SmittysDad
Outstanding service, ambiance and menu! Everything was delicious! We had spinach & ricotta stuffed ravioli with outstanding mushroom & cream Marsala wine sauce, spicy sausage & brocollini in light tomato sauce over rigatoni, amazing Caesar salad, a side of brocollini and started off with amazing arancini balls. Very large portions accompanied by perfect Super Tuscan bold wine. Well done! Terrific addition to emerging La Mesa dining scene!
A delightful experience. The spacious setting, adorned with chic and stylish decor, set the stage for a fantastic evening. Despite the bustling crowd, the atmosphere buzzed with energy, creating a lively and enjoyable ambiance that added to the celebratory mood. The extensive space allowed for a comfortable dining experience, even amidst the large number of patrons. The service was commendable, ensuring a seamless and pleasant celebration. The culinary offerings were a gastronomic delight, with an array of Italian dishes that tantalized the taste buds. Overall, this restaurant provides not just delicious food but also an inviting and celebratory atmosphere, making it a perfect spot to mark special occasions or simply indulge in a vibrant dining experience.
Tala C - helped us with and provided the best service awesome food - ambience We had the Salsiccia E Friarelli & the Cramb Cucumber Spritz....all so good!
Beautiful space and great service from Tala. Our food was excellent! The space is loud, so it's a little hard to have a conversation.
Wonderful experience. Delicious food and great service by Tala. Thanks for the pasta recommendation. We'll be back again soon. Love this place!
Cutest little spot in la mesa I must admit, everything we ordered was delicious The arancine just like they make it in Sicily so yummy We shared the panzerotti and the rigatoni and omg the house made pasta tastes just like nonna used to make fresh, light and delicious The service was top notch by this cute little Italian, Filippo!!! I will be going back for sure
Really great service and food! Nice ambiance and staff is very friendly. Tala was a great hostess and on top of everything.
tala was amazing!! she was so sweet and quick! the place is so cute and calming and really not as pricy as i was assuming
super delicious food and Tala was lovely and made use feel very welcome :) you can tell love and thought was put into everything from the food to the decor
Just amazing! The food, the ambiance and the service! Tala was great!! I had the gnocchi and opera chocolate cake. Delicious!
Delicious dinner and great service. We came on a Wednesday evening and got served right away. We will for sure be coming back.
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Limoncello embraces its citrusy name with bright decor and flavors. Great spot for dinner and drinks. There were plenty of tables during dinner time and we were seated immediately although reservations were preferred. Drinks came out quickly while the food took some time to prepare. I was nearly done with my cocktail before the appetizers arrived. =ORDERED= *Limoncello Martini: not as strong as other martinis but it's a fun specialty drink. The lemon popsicle was diluted and more for texture and presentation. Overall this would suit those who enjoy lemonade inspired drinks with a subtle alcohol taste. *Tartara Di Bue: a simple meat tartare with slight acidity. The bread was toasted perfected and paired well with the chewy beef. Although the menu listed a truffle infusion, there was no earthiness. The mustard and capers added the most flavor as I didn't see much Parmigiano, baby pickles or red onion. The arugula was fresh and the portion was notably bigger than a standard appetizer. I would get this again although it wasn't accurate to the description. *Strawberry and Beet Salad: would have loved a bigger scoop of lemon ricotta and more smoked hot honey. The dressing tasted more like a lemon vinaigrette and there wasn't any smokiness nor spice. The lemon ricotta was light and smooth. The mixed greens went well with the balsamic pearls and mustard seeds although the ratio was very skewed towards the prior. The strawberries and beets were sweet and simple. *Pappardelle: the tomato sauce was bright yet robust. The dish surprisingly had a lot of meat from the meatballs, sausage and pork rib. The flavors were savory and rendered but everything was a bit overcooked. The pasta tasted good although it was a tad over al dente. *Lasagne Bolognese: beautifully layered and then sauced on top. The pasta wasn't overly mushy and the cheese was well incorporated. There wasn't much bolognese sauce spread throughout the layers so it was more creamy and cheesy. Our servers were friendly and our table was consistently cleared. Limoncello is a beautiful addition to La Mesa, serving downtown SD vibes without the bustle. Just a few modifications to the food and it would be perfect.
The restaurant was very loud and food was mediocre. The service was good and the place was nicely decorated. I doubt I'll go back.
Wonderful dining at Limoncello! Excellent menu and tastefully presented. Very friendly staff with excellent customer service. Francesca from Palermo Sicily was our waitress! She was terrific and certainly added a level of authenticity to the experience! We had the Arancini and Brocollini for apps and the Panzerotti (spinach & ricotta stuffed ravioli with an incredible Marsala cream wine sauce with amazing mushrooms) and the Salsiaccia Friarelli (delicious sausage and tomato's on wide rigatoni) paired with a perfect Super Tuscan wine! The ambiance was perfect even though they were busy with every table filled! Love that you can watch them make the pasta fresh behind a glass viewing window! Will definitely be back! Great restaurant addition to the emerging La Mesa dining scene!
Tried Limoncello for the first time tonight and was really satisfied with the experience. For a Monday night, they were jumping which was so nice to see for the neighborhood. We had: - Arancini: absolutely delicious - Bread with truffle butter: really really delicious - Caesar salad: really good. They served it with the leaves uncut so it held all of the cheese and breadcrumbs well - Sausage broccoli rigatoni: delightful. The sausage was light and flavorful - Spinach ravioli: amazing. Delicious and creamy The service was kind and attentive. It did get a bit loud in there but it's nice to have a lovely atmosphere for a Monday evening in downtown La Mesa. Can't wait to come back!
Outstanding service, ambiance and menu! Everything was delicious! We had spinach & ricotta stuffed ravioli with outstanding mushroom & cream Marsala wine sauce, spicy sausage & brocollini in light tomato sauce over rigatoni, amazing Caesar salad, a side of brocollini and started off with amazing arancini balls. Very large portions accompanied by perfect Super Tuscan bold wine. Well done! Terrific addition to emerging La Mesa dining scene!