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Limoncello La Mesa, La Mesa, CA

Limoncello La Mesa

4.6
4.6
303 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Welcome to Limoncello, your go-to destination for authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of La Mesa. At Limoncello, we pride ourselves on delivering a true taste of Italy with our carefully curated menu inspired by traditional family recipes passed down through generations. Our dishes showcase the rich flavors of Italy, crafted using only the finest and freshest ingredients sourced locally and from Italy. From classic pasta dishes to mouthwatering pizzas and delectable desserts, each plate is a celebration of Italian culinary heritage. Come savor the warmth and hospitality of Italy right here in La Mesa at Limoncello, where every meal is a journey to the heart of Italian flavors.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 698-0080
  • Website
    http://www.limoncellolamesa.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

COCKTAILS

  • SANGRIA$13.00

    Classic. Mango Tropical, Watermelon

    • LIMONCELLO MARTINI$14.00

      Citrus SABE + Limoncello + simple syrup + fresh lemon sugar rim + served with a lemon popsicle

      • CRANBERRY CUCUMBER SPRITZ$11.00

        Vodka SABE + Fresh cucumber + cranberry juice + agave + soda water

        • MOJITO$12.00

          Gold Rum SABE + mint syrup + lime juice + soda water

          • BERRY MARTINI$14.00

            Vodka SABE + fresh berries + simple syrup + berry juice + lime

            • PALOMA-TINI$14.00

              Tequila SABE + grapefruit juice + lime + black salt rim

              • MOSCOW MULE$14.00

                Vodka SABE + ginger beer + lime juice

                SPARKLING

                • Split Gambino Cuvée Brut$15.00

                  • Prosecco Extra Dry Gambino Veneto$48.00

                    • Split Lambrusco Riunite$14.00

                      • Franciacorta Brut Monte Rosa Lomabrdia$80.00

                        WHITE WINE

                        • House Chardonnay

                          California

                          • Maddalena Chardonnay

                            Monterrey

                            • Chardonnay kunde$50.00

                              Sonoma

                              • Pinot Grigio Peter Zemmer

                                Trentino

                                • Pinot Grigio Maso Poli$50.00

                                  Trentino

                                  • Gavi di Gavi la

                                    Luciana

                                    • Vermentino Cacciata

                                      Toscana

                                      • Moscato d’Asti Santo

                                        Piemonte

                                        • Riesling Heinrich Vollmer

                                          Germany

                                          • Rose' Feudi di San Gregorio

                                            Campania

                                            • Sauvignon Blanc Crossings

                                              New Zeland

                                              ITALIAN RED

                                              • House Chianti

                                                Toscana

                                                • Chianti Classico 20 Castello di Volpaia$60.00

                                                  Toscana

                                                  • Sangiovese 21 Messer del fauno

                                                    Puglia

                                                    • Super Tuscan 21 Remole Frescobaldi$75.00

                                                      Super Tuscan 21 Remole Frescobaldi

                                                      • Primitivo 21 Pasqua Puglia

                                                        • Barbera d'Asti Michele Chiarlo 20

                                                          Piemonte

                                                          • Nero d’Avola 19 Feudo Maccari$75.00

                                                            Sicilia

                                                            • Barolo Ca’ Di Bruno 18$100.00

                                                              Piemonte

                                                              • Amarone della Valpolicella 17 Cesari$130.00

                                                                Veneto

                                                                • Brunello di Montalcino 16 Fattoria Casisano$120.00

                                                                  Toscana

                                                                  BEERS

                                                                  • Peroni$9.00

                                                                    • Blue Moon$9.00

                                                                      • Alesmith Clasico $9.00

                                                                        Lager

                                                                        • Party Tricks $9.00

                                                                          IPA

                                                                          • Birra Moretti

                                                                            9

                                                                            RED WINES

                                                                            • House Cabernet

                                                                              California

                                                                              • House Merlot

                                                                                California

                                                                                • House Pinot Noir

                                                                                  California

                                                                                  • Cuvée Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel

                                                                                    California

                                                                                    • Pinot Noir Balletto 20

                                                                                      Sonoma

                                                                                      • Cabernet 20 San Simeon$60.00

                                                                                        Paso Robles

                                                                                        • Cabernet 19 Le Vigne

                                                                                          Paso Robles

                                                                                          • Cabernet 21 Caymus $100.00

                                                                                            California

                                                                                            • Merlot 20 Tarrica

                                                                                              Paso Robles

                                                                                              • Cuvée Flat Top Hills Red Blend

                                                                                                California

                                                                                                • Malbec 21 Domain Bousque

                                                                                                  Argentina

                                                                                                  DESSERT WINE

                                                                                                  • Port Taylor Fladgate 10 Years Old Tawny$15.00

                                                                                                    • Passito di Pantelleria Cantine Colosi$17.00

                                                                                                      • Corkage fee $20.00

                                                                                                        • 2 lt bott $30.00

                                                                                                          Last updated: September 19, 2023

                                                                                                          What 303 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
                                                                                                          • 4.3Ambience
                                                                                                          • 4.1Value

                                                                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                          Review summary

                                                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                          Limoncello La Mesa delights with its "excellent service" and "delicious food," creating a vibrant, Italian-inspired atmosphere. The decor is "fresh, vibrant, and beautiful," while the menu offers authentic flavors with creative twists. Although some find it "very loud," the attentive staff and standout dishes like the "Spaghetti Nero" make it a must-try.

                                                                                                          303 Reviews

                                                                                                          1. Eileen

                                                                                                            San Diego

                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            Had the Holiday meal and it was delicious! Service was excellent!

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                                                                                                          2. Christina

                                                                                                            San Diego

                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                            The food is delicious. All the staff members speak Italian.

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                                                                                                          3. Paula

                                                                                                            VIP

                                                                                                            San Diego

                                                                                                            11 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            11 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on December 17, 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            Excellent service and delicious meals. Great spot to celebrate a birthday!

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                                                                                                          4. Damon

                                                                                                            San Diego

                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                            2.0

                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                            Dined on December 16, 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 2
                                                                                                            2. Food 3
                                                                                                            3. Service 1
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                            Previous visits included incredible wait staff (the owners I think) who were wonderful - not this time around though. Poor service throughout the night.

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                                                                                                          5. E

                                                                                                            San Diego

                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                            Dined on December 15, 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 3
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                            The small round tables for two are just way to small. The large serving plates almost hit the floor more than once. The food is very good. The noise level is high, if you have trouble hearing it could be an issue. Mostly, don't accept a round table.

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                                                                                                          6. jachancock

                                                                                                            VIP

                                                                                                            San Diego

                                                                                                            20 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            20 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on December 15, 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            Excellent food! Very busy because of the Christmas fair in La Mesa. The restaurant was packed and loud because of it, but we will definitely be back. Everything was prepared perfectly. Five stars!!!

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                                                                                                          7. Mike

                                                                                                            San Diego

                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                            Dined on December 14, 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            Our first time We all felt like we were in an Italian neighborhood restaurant The food was amazing and everything tasted fresh and flavorful Our server Francesca was amazing very professional warm and friendly We were a party of four and we all want to return

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                                                                                                          8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                            San Diego

                                                                                                            7 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            7 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            We have been to Limoncello a couple of times and both time the food was consistently great and the service impeccable. Both Maria and Roberto were our servers each time and both made our dining experience wonderful.

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                                                                                                          9. Joseph

                                                                                                            Central Coast

                                                                                                            40 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            40 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on December 7, 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                            A delight as always. Try the Brie and Orange marmalade appetizer.

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                                                                                                          10. Guy

                                                                                                            San Diego

                                                                                                            8 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            8 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on November 30, 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            Charming, quiet place in the La Mesa Village. Excellent service and the papperdelle with hand made pasta was fantastic!

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                                                                                                          Limoncello La Mesa is rated 4.6 stars by 303 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                          2 people
                                                                                                          8:30 PM
                                                                                                          Booked 16 times today
                                                                                                          Google Map for Limoncello La Mesa

                                                                                                          8273 La Mesa Blvd 91942, La Mesa, CA 91942

                                                                                                          Additional information

                                                                                                          • Neighborhood
                                                                                                            North Park
                                                                                                          • Hours of operation
                                                                                                            Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                                          • Price
                                                                                                            $30 and under
                                                                                                          • Cuisines
                                                                                                            Italian, Contemporary Italian
                                                                                                          • Dining style
                                                                                                            Casual Dining
                                                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                                                            Casual Dress
                                                                                                          • Parking details
                                                                                                            Street Parking
                                                                                                          • Additional
                                                                                                            Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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