Limoncello La Mesa

4.6

286 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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

Location
8273 La Mesa Blvd 91942, La Mesa, CA 91942
Neighborhood
North Park
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

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

What 286 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Limoncello La Mesa is a charming Italian gem, offering "fabulous food" and a vibrant atmosphere. The decor is "beautiful and welcoming," reminiscent of a "slice of Italy." Although it can be noisy, the service is attentive and the menu offers authentic Italian flavors with standout dishes like the Pollo Toscano and Limoncello Martini. Perfect for a delightful dining experience!

286 Reviews

A
Alan
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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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Craig
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice server and good service. Food was excellent. I will definitely come back
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Mary
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dining experience, attentive service, and delicious food in the charming village of La Mesa.
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Joseph
San Diego
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, excellent service. Well worth the visit.
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Alison
San Diego
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious! Authentic!! We’ll be back!! Yummmmmmmm!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Risotto was so good ❤️ I would definitely come again!
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Heather
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cute spot with a bistro feel. Service was great and the food was delicious! The fried brie with orange marmalade glaze appetizer was worth the indulgence. We'll definitely be back for a date night soon!
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Deanna
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The food was excellent, but the Restaurant is very loud.
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Susan
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food. A charming place. Lively, friendly and fun. Can't wait to visit again!
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adrianne
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the squid ink seafood pasta. It was delicious
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Limoncello La Mesa is rated 4.6 stars by 286 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

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

Website
http://www.limoncellolamesa.com/
Phone number
(619) 698-0080

Limoncello La Mesa

Make a reservation

Additional information

SPAGHETTI NERO

PAPPARDELLE

PACCHERI CARBONARA

COCKTAILS

SANGRIA$13.00

LIMONCELLO MARTINI$14.00

CRANBERRY CUCUMBER SPRITZ$11.00

MOJITO$12.00

BERRY MARTINI$14.00

PALOMA-TINI$14.00

MOSCOW MULE$14.00

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

Maddalena Chardonnay

Chardonnay kunde$50.00

Pinot Grigio Peter Zemmer

Pinot Grigio Maso Poli$50.00

Gavi di Gavi la

Vermentino Cacciata

Moscato d’Asti Santo

Riesling Heinrich Vollmer

Rose' Feudi di San Gregorio

Sauvignon Blanc Crossings

ITALIAN RED

House Chianti

Chianti Classico 20 Castello di Volpaia$60.00

Sangiovese 21 Messer del fauno

Super Tuscan 21 Remole Frescobaldi$75.00

Primitivo 21 Pasqua Puglia

Barbera d'Asti Michele Chiarlo 20

Nero d’Avola 19 Feudo Maccari$75.00

Barolo Ca’ Di Bruno 18$100.00

Amarone della Valpolicella 17 Cesari$130.00

Brunello di Montalcino 16 Fattoria Casisano$120.00

BEERS

Peroni$9.00

Blue Moon$9.00

Alesmith Clasico $9.00

Party Tricks $9.00

Birra Moretti

RED WINES

House Cabernet

House Merlot

House Pinot Noir

Cuvée Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel

Pinot Noir Balletto 20

Cabernet 20 San Simeon$60.00

Cabernet 19 Le Vigne

Cabernet 21 Caymus $100.00

Merlot 20 Tarrica

Cuvée Flat Top Hills Red Blend

Malbec 21 Domain Bousque

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

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