Limoncello Ristorante

Great service and Prices were excellent food was off the chart. Amazing atmosphere outside

We scouted this place and came expecting a good experience, and Limoncello was impressive from beginning to end.It was a cool night, and as a perpetually chilly person, I was delighted when I crossed the threshold and the atmosphere was immediately warm and welcoming. It immediately set the tone for what would be a perfect dinner. We were seated right away, and throughout the whole evening the staff was friendly, helpful, and quick, despite the restaurant being rather busy on a weekend evening.We shared a Polipo con Patate and some bread and got started with a white Lacryme di Christi. As we dug into our appetizers we immediately exchanged looks and gave exaggerated nods with our mouths full; we knew we had struck gold with this one.As our meal continued, every item we ordered followed suit, from the Wild Boar Pappardelle, to the Risotto di Bue, and even the humble Fettuccine Alfredo just kept blowing us out of the water with how delicious they were.Finally, stuffed but unwilling to leave without a dessert, we all shared a Semifreddo Amaretto. It was just brilliant and beautiful and it made me want to move in.Please pay Limoncello a visit; you won't be disappointed!

I spoke to an Italian friend recently that I hadn't seen in quite some time. I asked him where he is going for good food lately and without a moment's hesitation, he said, "Limoncello in SJC".I remembered I had come an across this restaurant before when scanning my Yelp app as it sticks out like a sore thumb with 5-Stars and over 300 reviews. I made a mental note to myself that I should go there at the next opportunity.As New Year's Eve was rolling around, I decided that this was a good time to try it out and made reservations for two at 6:00 p.m. using the Yelp app.My wife and I arrived on time and were seated immediately. The restaurant had a great vibe and was just starting to fill up. Kim, our server introduced herself. She was very experienced, super professional, pretty and extremely likable. Not bad qualities in a server....I reviewed the menu ahead of time and had an idea of what I wanted to order:We started with Pane ($5.00) - It is a super fresh sourdough bread served with a pesto vinaigrette dipping sauce. IT'S A MUST ORDER as far as I'm concerned. I can't remember when I have had better house bread. Warm out of the oven, crispy crust, soft and chewy center. Furgetaboutit... They serve you small bowl of the pesto vinaigrette with a small spoon to scoop it up onto the bread. I wish they gave me a large bowl of the pesto vinaigrette along with a large serving spoon and an entire loaf of the bread.We spilt the Pere Salad ($15.00). Enough for two, it had organic mix greens, roasted pear, grapes, just the right amount of gorgonzola, walnuts and a pomegranate dressing. It was delicious.The wife ordered Parpardelle Salsiccia ($24.00) but Kim quickly tells us that the dish comes with house made Fusilli this night. Ahhhh, okay. That's even better. I tasted the dish and it was great and could tell the sausage was made in-house and was expertly prepared. It had a unique taste. We both loved it. Its dishes like this that are the reasons I enjoy going out to dinner.I went with the Sofia Loren ($24.00). Paccheri (large tube) pasta with shrimp, grape tomatoes, arugula, in a creamy lobster brandy sauce. They had me at lobster sauce. It was great and I really enjoyed it.I also asked Kim to throw in an order of meatballs on the side ($8.00). Out came two good-sized meatballs in an excellent marinara sauce. The meatballs could have been a touch hotter when served but the flavor was there.I give Limocello high marks for service, ambiance and food quality and taste. I noted that ALL THREE of the owners were working the room. One in the kitchen, one at the front of the house, and one was serving. That is impressive and says a lot about this restaurant. Their attention to detail translates to an above average overall experience.It's a clear 5-Star rating and I can't wait to go back.

Our Italian family absolutely LOVED the Christmas Day catering order Limoncello made for us. We ordered their egg plant dish, the bolognese (my personal favorite) & the Pera salad.Everything was so delicious, the portion sizes were generous & the staff gave excellent recommendations.We HIGHLY recommend you check them out. You will not be disappointed.

Service continuity seems to be a mandate here. On this trip, Laura (sp?) was outstanding and on top of everything, even though it was fairly busy and close to a full house. The mainstay for us is the Spaghetti Positano, which as mentioned previously, now uses a chitarra rather than my preferred black linguine (changed out because apparently people who are not familiar with that pasta are afraid of it). All three owners--Tiberio, Tony and Giovanni--all made sure to stop to say hi. Giovanni even provided a list or recommendations for our trip to Italy in two weeks. Great evening once again.

LOVED it here!! Definitely coming back! We came here last night for dinner, we went late and sat outside. The outdoor area is nice and partly "indoors" as it's enclosed. The staff was so friendly and helpful! The owner even came out to check on us and he was very friendly and kind.Ambience- outdoors has better lighting than indoors I think and it's cutely decorated!Staff- very attentive, friendly and helpful! We tasted our wines before ordering and brought out 3-week old and our waitress was so intentional about trying to not wake him up Food- 10/10 everything! I got the short ribs and they were fantastic- the sauce was so so good but honestly my favorite part of this meal was the buttered pappardelle noodles. Honestly I could have a whole bowl of just their buttered noodles with garlic and be completely happy. all of their pasta is made in house except for the GF and angel hair and you can TELL it is SO good!My husband got the gnocchi CAFONE and loved it!Everyone was very happy with their orders, no complaints or criticisms at all. Dad got the Pappardelle with sausage (can't remember the name), Father-in-law ordered the Linguine with clams & seafood (not the popular dish), and my mother in-law got the lasagna and was in heaven! We also ordered the bread as an appetizer- oh my gosh....the pesto dip was a hit, fresh pesto and it had a little zing from the balsamic & the bread was fresh baked :) also got the meatball appetizer which was fantastic and could be a meal itself!For dessert we all shared the Bomba Spumone- very good we recommend! We will 100% be coming back. Glad we found this place!! Go try it!

I just came back from Italy last month and was looking for an authentic Italian restaurant in SoCal for date night. Limoncello was truly amazing and we loved it ! I was pleasantly surprised at how well thought-out all of the flavors were. Their pastas are all made fresh in house, and all of their meats and appetizers were delicious. We got 6 different dishes to try and I couldn't tell you which one was the best because they were all fantastic. Highly recommended if you're in the Orange County area !

Limoncello Ristorante offers a delightful Italian dining experience, blending authentic flavors with a warm ambiance. The service was friendly, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. While a few dishes could use a touch more seasoning, overall, it's a place worth visiting for a cozy dinner. Reservations are a must, especially on weekends!

All the seasoning was wonderful. The salad was amazing and so was the lobster pasta. yum. Will return definitely.

Love the Sofia Loren shrimp pasta! the patio is super cozy and inviting and the service is always great!