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Limoncello La Mesa, La Mesa, CA

Limoncello La Mesa

4.6
4.6
296 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
A photo of Limoncello La Mesa restaurant

Limoncello La Mesa

4.6
$30 and under
Italian
North Park

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 3 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 296 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.

                                                                                                          296 Reviews

                                                                                                          1. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                            San Diego

                                                                                                            7 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            7 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                            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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                                                                                                          2. Joseph

                                                                                                            Central Coast

                                                                                                            40 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            40 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                            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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                                                                                                          3. 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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                                                                                                          4. Nancy

                                                                                                            San Diego

                                                                                                            6 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            6 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on November 29, 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            The food was delicious. Good sized portions but not excessive. The service was good. A bit pricey.

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                                                                                                          5. michelle

                                                                                                            Seattle

                                                                                                            8 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            8 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on November 29, 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            My 2nd visit was even better than the 1st time, amazing food and lovely staff!

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                                                                                                          6. Leiani

                                                                                                            San Diego

                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on November 27, 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            Food was delicious and the staff was amazing. Authentic Italian food 10/10

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                                                                                                          7. Jason

                                                                                                            San Diego

                                                                                                            43 reviews

                                                                                                            vip
                                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                                            43 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on November 24, 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                                                            2. Food 3
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                            Our waiter was great and the Spaghetti Nero was very good, but the pappardelle dish was a fail even though it had potential to be a great dish. The pappardelle was too thin and turned out very very mushy unfortunately which is a no no when it comes to pasta - especially at what’s supposed to be a legit Italian restaurant that should know better than to serve mushy pasta noodles.

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                                                                                                          8. Dawn

                                                                                                            San Diego

                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on November 24, 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                            The waitstaff is very friendly and very attentive but there was a bit of difficulty with communication due to English being a second language. The food was excellent as always and presented timely by more wait staff than our server. We have never been rushed at all. It is quite loud inside. This was the first time we have dined here as a party of six. Unfortunately, I could not hear the couple seated on the other end of our table. We will definitely go back and just dine with four or less people at the table.

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                                                                                                          9. Caitlin

                                                                                                            San Diego

                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                            vip
                                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on November 23, 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                            Ok loved the food and the service. However / this restaurant is LOUD and really bright / kind of cafeteria-ish. If they’d put in some rugs and softer lighting it would be perfect. I’d also recommend they serve limoncello with the bill.

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                                                                                                          10. Alan

                                                                                                            San Francisco

                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                            Dined on November 21, 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            10/10 reccomend! Had the brasata and will definitely be back for more

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                                                                                                          FAQs

                                                                                                          Limoncello La Mesa is rated 4.6 stars by 296 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                          Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                                          A photo of Limoncello La Mesa restaurant

                                                                                                          Limoncello La Mesa

                                                                                                          4.6
                                                                                                          $30 and under
                                                                                                          Italian
                                                                                                          North Park

                                                                                                          Make a reservation

                                                                                                          2 people
                                                                                                          8:00 PM
                                                                                                          Booked 3 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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