Delicioso! Wonderful pesto and caeser salad. Atmosphere is also wonderful. We would definitely go back.

This family owned restaurant is bringing a taste of Italy to several locations. We came to the one in Hollywood. It is inspired in the amalfi coast because of all the lemons and fresh flavors. We came during the week as it is only open for dinner and didn't want to deal with the weekend crazies. We tried their spritz lemonica (prosecco, limoncello and soda) and their lemonica martini (vodka, limoncello and orange liqueur). Both were delicious and the martini was creamy which was surprising. The server brought a complimentary small plate of baked (?) pizza dough in the shape of triangles to start. We ordered their cheese board which came with a tiny pitcher of honey and blueberries and almonds. 4 or 5 different cheeses: Parmesan, a smoky one that was good, Brie and two others I can't remember. For main dishes we tried the rigatoni allá vodka and two meatballs and the pasta alla carbonara with chicken. Pasta was fresh and everything was good. Carbonara could have used a little bit of salt but that's neither here nor there. Unfortunately we didn't try their desserts or pizzas so we will be going back for that. Street parking is available, just plan ahead. Specially on weekends. read more

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Had a very good experience here on a rare foray in Hollywood. Got a very warm greeting upon entry and waiter was very nice. However, I didn't like that he approached the table with a bottle of still and sparkling water, an early sign of the "upsell". No thanks. I'll take tap water every time. Here it's served warm, so I guess he was disappointed, as he appeared very sporadically throughout the rest of the dinner. Warm foccaccia to start was very good, as was the very fresh Capri salad. Pastas were the star of the show, as both the rigatoni ala vodka and the carbonara were exceptional. Will definitely return next time I'm in the area read more

This place is in a tiny corner of a building in Hollywood. Intimate little vibe with a rustic decor that will make you feel youre in Europe. The pesto pasta wasn't great but, it wasnt bad. Now, the carbonara pasta and the Brussels sprouts were magnificent and we closed our lunch with their delicious tiramisu and espresso. The staff was extremely attentive and nice, from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. We will be coming back. read more

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What a beautiful restaurant! We sat outside in the patio and its really gorgeous! There was some good music by a guy playing an instrument! The food was fire! Service was okay! What we ordered We started off with the free home made bread with olives and oil! Bread was great! Caprese salad was good! I mean its just tomatoes, mozarella, and oil, so it wasnt anything special but it was good! 7/10 Cripsy brussel sprouts were really good! 9.2/10 Quattro Formaggi Pizza was good! 8/10 Beef Bolognese Pasta was 9.6/10 Overall Food & Vibe read more

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Very cute restaurant for lunch or dinner. Food is good and I love this for the Young Circle, Hollywood, FL area. The service style is they're not rushing you out, so very much European style dining. read more

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Went with a couple friends and we all split the pasta alla carbonara, rigatoni alla vodka, and the parm and stracciatella pizza. All were very good, but the surprise standout was the vodka sauce! It was very tomato forward, and had a wonderful zing. Service was slow and we often had to call the staff over if we needed a refill on our waters or anything else. Still, we all agreed we'd be back! read more

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Beautiful environment and beautiful dishes but food was very disappointing. Chicken cutlet was very tough. The mashed potatoes were flavorless. No veggie to compliment it (for $36 give me a spring of broccoli or something). The pasta bolognese was clearly fresh and well presented but the sauce was very sweet. Parking for about $3/hr in nearby garages or lot. read more

Lemonica - Beef Bolognese pasta, chicken cutlet - Wine Bars Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

Lemonica is a wonderful family-owned Italian restaurant established in 2024, and it truly delivers an authentic and memorable dining experience. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance transports you straight to the Amalfi Coast, with beautiful décor inspired by lemon groves and coastal charm. The service was exceptional--our waiter, Ruslan, was attentive, knowledgeable, and made our lunch even more enjoyable. The food was absolutely amazing. From the complimentary bread, olive oil, and olives at the table to the handcrafted dishes, every detail was thoughtfully executed. We had salads, but they have homemade pasta, prepared fresh daily, and classic Italian pizzas. Everything reflects a genuine passion for authentic Italian cuisine. Our Caesar salad dressing was handmade and the best I have ever tasted. It was truly a piece of Italy in Florida! read more

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Dined here on Saturday evening to celebrate my mother in laws birthday. It was 4 of us and we arrived around 5pm. The hostess standing outside said that only reservations were allowed inside and we could sit anywhere outside. Thank goodness the weather was nice this weekend and not humid. They have a nice outside dining area in front of the restaurant. For drinks, we all ordered their signature drink which is called Lemonica Spritz. It was a delicious and refreshing drink made with prosecco, limoncello and soda. They also brought out some yummy bread with a side of olives and olive oil for dipping. The bread was like little dough pillows and tasted really delicious. As for entrees, I ordered bucatini meatball served inside a bread bowl, my partner ordered the 4 cheese pizza, and my in laws ordered the shrimp pasta and rigatoni allá vodka. All of our dishes were delicious and tasted very authentic. The pasta was cooked Al dente and tasted very traditional. The pasta sauces were not too heavy or acidic. Our server brought out a tiramisu and sang happy birthday with us. They also gifted her a Lemonica tote bag with some lemons inside. We thought this was a nice touch. I definitely want to come back and try their other dishes. read more

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LeMonica was super cute and cozy. We started off with the burrata app then ordered a pepperoni pizza and bolognese pasta. The pizza was ridiculously good but the other two dishes did not really stand out as much. The service was not decent, but it was difficult to get their attention if you needed something. The restaurant also automatically adds a 20% gratuity (without mentioning it) then, ask for an additional tip. So, be aware of that. I would come back for the pizza, but that's about it. read more

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Food was excellent. Very popular location. Prices were very reasonable, especially wine costs. Great service by Inna.

Ruslan was super helpful throughout the night he got us many boxes to take the good food home.

Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and although the outside is beautiful, we opted to sit indoors because it was extremely humid out. Unfortunately, we quickly realized even the inside lacked a bit of AC so over the course of our meal we were getting a bit warm. Upon entering, we realized the tables were very close to one another so it was a bit uncomfortable to get by (for us and for the servers). Just an fyi in case you go at a time where it's much busier. As for the food, we started off with the Burrata & Mortadella Duo appetizer--perfect for 2 to 4 people. The flavor was rich and the tomatoes were fresh/sweet. For my entree, I got the Pesto Pasta and shared some of the Classic Beef Bolognese Pasta with my mom. Although the pastas were good, I think the sauce itself was a bit overbearing on both dishes and quite oily... I actually burped up the meal for several hours after dining. The drinks were a good reset though, all of them delicious. The Lemonica Martini is a MUST TRY because I've truly never tasted anything like it. The Sangria was also delicious and the Spritz Lemonica is perfect for anyone who typically orders the Aperol Spritz. For dessert, we all made room for the Crème Brûlée (no more than 2 people should share, serving is small) and I thought it was neat that they fired it up right in front of us--although it only made it hotter lol. It was delicious however and I wish we ordered a second one. Overall, the aesthetic of this place is definitely enough to make you want to stop by. The servers were all attentive and explained very well the menu to us. If I returned, I'd probably get something lighter like a pizza or even try a different appetizer. read more

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Great service, since we walked in we were greeted with a smile. Food was AMAZING! Best pizza I've ever had and the pasta was SUPER GOOD! Loved the ambience! Thank you to JHONNY our server for making it even better ! read more

came here for lunch with a friend and the ambience was beautiful. felt like i was at dinner at someone's nona's house. the service was okay, nothing memorable. the food was delicious, i wish they had more options bc everything seemed limited but 9/10 as far as taste and presentation goes. read more

LeMonica was amazing! Such a lovely spot I was able to walk to from my hotel. The vibes are immaculate! I loved the lemon touches everywhere. I sat outside and it was perfect weather and great service. I wanted a little more from the brussel sprouts, the dipping sauce was just ok. I wish there was more truffle in it. The lobster ravioli was delicious and the lemon seasoning on top was delicious! Highly recommend. read more

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The food was great nice ambiance our server Jay was great! The ossobucco was good and also the tartufo dessert read more

Firstly, the ambiance here is great. The location and restaurant decoration/theme is very nice. There is a small parking lot in front of the restaurant. If it's full, there's plenty of parking around hollywood blvd so that's not a problem. Overall the food was good but nothing out of the ordinary. I tried two of their pastas and their tartare and was pleased with it. One thing I did not enjoy was their bread. It was cold and tough to chew. Now the service. The staff was friendly but can definitely use a bit more training. We sat outside and constantly heard different tables get the wrong orders (including ours). Suggestion: Number your tables so the staff knows exactly where to go. Would I recommend going there? It wouldn't be my first suggestion in that area but may be worth giving it a shot. It's a 50/50. read more

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I had a great dinner here with friends. We stumbled onto this restaurant after shopping. What a great surprise. The restaurant feels like a you are in a home in Italy. So cute. I ordered the pepperoni pizza, and it was absolutely delicious. The crust was perfectly crisp, the sauce had just the right balance of flavors, and the pepperoni was perfectly cooked. It was definitely one of the best pizzas I've had in a while. For dessert, I had the crème brûlée, which was so good and creamy. The highlight was that it was fired at the table, adding a little fun to the dinner. The sugar topping had the perfect crack, and the custard inside was creamy and rich. Overall, Lemonica provided a memorable meal with great flavors, excellent presentation, and a unique twist on dessert. Highly recommend it! read more

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Ruslan was great. The food was delicious. The wine selection was small but all amazing. read more

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Wow, this little gem is absolutely adorable! The decor, the atmosphere, gives Italy for sure! The food was amazing! I had fettuccine with chicken. It was plenty of food, I had leftovers. Staff was nice as well. Will be back! read more

Lemonica - Fettuccine with chicken! - Wine Bars Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

Very comfortable and cute dinning room. Service was very good. Love the olives and bread service. Had the shrimp fra Diablo. Prepared a little different but really delicious. Hubby had salmon. Also good. read more

We tried this place on a whim. The service was excellent. Our server was Ruslan. He was very warm and knowledgeable. We liked his catch phrase Super! The food was good although we thought our pasta carbonara was a bit heavy with bacon. They should reduce the bacon by 1/2. I would also have preferred guanciale. The pizza was very good. It wasn't too heavy. The tiramisu was very good and it was complimentary. Overall I would recommend Lemonica in Hollywood for the services and good food.! read more

Happy to have stumbled upon such a beautiful restaurant in Hollywood. The food felt incredibly authentic and truly homemade with love. Our server, Dima, was so kind, attentive, and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. It's rare to find a place that feels this genuine and special. So happy we discovered this gem, definitely a spot we'll be coming back to regularly! read more

I will preface this by saying I normally don't write bad reviews and always tip at least 20% as I myself am a server and know how it is. After looking at the reviews for this place I was a little wary. However, it was Christmas evening and my family had convinced me to give it a shot. The place was super cute and clean. Giving summer in Italy vibes for sure. The food was decent. The service, unfortunately is what ruined the experience completely. Once again, I am a server so I understand restaurants are busy and things happen. However, there were at least 6 servers walking around that night and seemed pretty suitable for the amount of tables occupied. We walk in and greeted with a server who is also the host, takes a minute to pull up our 6:45 reservations. We are sat and waited for water for over 10 minutes. The server comes at about 15 minutes, doesn't tell us her name or really anything regarding the menu or restaurant. Straight away just asks if we are ready to order. We order some drinks, those come fairly quickly. We ordered Wings and burrata for an app. Burrata comes after maybe 10 minutes. No wings yet which is fine, thinking they would come soon. Nope, over 20 minutes later the waitress comes back in a panic and super quickly asked what we're missing. We said the wings and she just seemed flustered and said the kitchen is a little slow so we should order entrees and wings will be out soon. So we did. Water glasses empty at this point and drinks very low. We notice all of the other tables had breadsticks and oil at the table. So my mom asks for some when ordering the entrees. Waitress says "oh you never got them", comes back over 10 minutes again and throws the breadsticks down in a rush without the oil. Another waitress brings the oil another 5 minutes after. At this point it's legit been almost 45 minutes since we ordered our entrees. Still no wings. All glasses completely empty, had to flag down a bus boy for water a few times. Never offered a second round of drinks. Plates finally cleared and asked for 2 more forks, which never received. Still no waitress in sight. Assuming she had tables outside as she was in and out a lot and spent majority of her time there. Wings finally come out. 5 min later, 3 entrees come out, still waiting for 2 pastas and a filet. Which came out over 15 minutes after the other 3 entrees and other guests almost done with meal. Food is decent however in my bacon wrapped filet, there is literal plastic wrapped around between the steak and the bacon. I will attach a pic. Whatever I take it off, waitress not once asked how the food was or came to check on us. She was at the table maybe 3 times the entire night for a split second. Finished with the food, we flag her down for the check as it's been 2 hours and we're ready to go. She responds "no tiramisu" that's it and we say no thank you. Another 10 minutes before check arrives and it's another server that brought it to us. Our server cones back with the card and machine, 5% gratuity is included. All this to say, trust your negative reviews, especially when it comes to service. read more

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Another confusing evening. Arrive to this charming little copy of a restaurant in Sorrento with inside/outside seating live music (Guitar) and a bustling diverse crowd. No bar so we sit (6) of us tonight. I immediately see a problem as the servers ALL OF THEM, do not speak passible English. I can get by in Spanish and or Italian, but the staff appeared to be mostly Eastern European. Some store breadsticks, olive oil and some olives are placed on the table. No linen napkins is confusing. After struggling just to order drinks and wine we settle on some appetizers. Ceasar Salad homemade authentic a 10 Some Eggplant with cheese thing in a little metal bowl was confusing if not tasty 7. Pizza Marinara Cold dough with no cheese and tomato sauce on top a 3 Antipasto platter fresh Parma, Reggiano, spicy salami very solid if not expensive 9 At this point I asked some questions about Entrees and of course the language barrier answer was NO meaning they could not do what we asked, or NO I'm wrong that isn't what it is or NO I don't understand. Either way it was a mess. I was told the menu is the menu the 1st thing the guy said I understood. Entrees. Lobster Ravioli Fishy lobster sauce non-descript a 3 2 Penne Ala Vodka "Spicy" really good 9 Ossobuco over linguini $42.00 really bland tasteless mess Carbonaro Best thing on the table 9 only because it was bacon not "GUCANOLE or PANCETTA" Deserts they had 3 we ordered 1 of each. Pan-a-Cotta 6 Creme Burlee 6 Tiramisu 10 ---- Now Waiter has disappeared some time to get a check which he brings the credit card machine to the table. a 20% Gratuity is pre-added which is also on top of $200.00 in liquor on this tab. When we did not tip additional, He Grabbed the machine out of my hand and left in a huff with not even a Thank you. I'm all for tipping, but the balls to act like I shorted him after his lack of "ENGLISH" 20% on a large alcohol bill and some hit or miss food. Sorry I WILL NOT BE BACK. Too Bad. I need more at these prices! read more

First off the ambiance and scene is so delicate and beautiful. I love the fresh lemon on every table - nice to smell it. Love the lemon decor from the places to the place setting, just lovely. Service was great, if a bit clumsy at first. Polite and provided information about various questions and when we asked for suggestions. The beef tartare was DELICIOUS. It was my first time eating beef tartare but it tasted fresh, flavorful, and came with a large portion. (See picture included). The wild mushroom pasta was very fresh homemade pasta cooked just the way I like it, though it could have used a hint more salt or garlic to jazz up the flavor. My daughter got the carbonara and it was tasty and tasted exactly how a good carbonara should taste - the bacon flavor really came through. Overall I will DEFINITELY be back!! Parking was easy, we got street parking close by on a Sunday around 6. Highly recommend! read more

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Felt like I was transported to the Mediterranean. The local Hollywood spot is a hidden gem. The ambiance is romantic and inviting. The live music is a great addition. The service is top notch and the staff were friendly. The pear and gorgonzola pizza is a must try. The salmon carpaccio is amazing. The drinks are well crafted and food is authentic. This place is a must try read more

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First time here, won't be my last. Service was amazing, Kate was wonderful. She was attentive, made good recommendations and was very friendly. Made the dining experience that much more enjoyable. We order the chicken Milanese and the seafood pasta, both were delicious and would definitely order them again. The ingredients they usehere tastes fresh. The Italian music playing in the background is a nice addition. Very good spot, highly recommended. read more

I loved it!! The pictures talk for itself! Food, service , atmosphere is amazing!!! 10000 recommended read more

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Such a great place! Enjoyed everything we ate! Ruslan was the best server. Perfect experience!

Living in young circle neighborhood I couldn't wait to try this new Italian spot and I decided yesterday on my birthday I arrived around a little bit after 5 PM as walking in the server notice me and told me to pick a table About less than a minute, she arrived with a menu I ask Server her recommendation on drinks and she recommended a lemon martini and I also had a bottle of Pellegrino. I started out with the beef carpaccio with arugula and for my dinner I had the porcini pasta with chicken And this is when everything went downhill, the server she barely gave me time to finish my appetizer, which she never even checked to see if I was happy with it As she proceeds on bringing out my entrée on top of the appetizer after I received my appetizer long story short, she never checked on that either, and basically never returned until I stopped eating Giving that it was early and I just opened the place wasn't even that busy There was a dessert I saw Instagram that was not available and that was fine. I just had another cocktail and another bottle of Pellegrino. So I asked the server to go ahead and bring me the check while I finish my cocktail and a box for the pasta that I wasn't able to finish. I eat at many restaurants in Young Circle and for the price I paid last night I received no type of service follow up or check back at the table When I looked at the check, I noticed that it was a 20% service charge, which I have no problem with that but the lack of service and I felt she already knew she was gonna get her money so she never returned to the table Honestly, I felt sorry for her. I also gave her additional tip, I still don't know why I even did that , I received no thank you and no type of come back and see us again nothing On my way out, I saw the server standing in a group of other servers and then I knew this is where she been all night just standing there and not taking care of the guest! The food was amazing. The service was terrible giving that I most likely will never go back or invite my friends to this new spot in the young circle! Get your act together Lemocia this is not a good look for you in young circle neighborhood!!!!! read more

Lemonica - Table by the window - Wine Bars Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

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The most beautiful Italian restaurant in Miami, very delicious pizza and pasta with incredible flavor, delicious carpaccio and tartar.I recommend trying the incredible tiramisu dessert. read more

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My husband made this reservation for Valentine's Day so take that into account as a possible reason for the negative review. The place was not too packed and the service was awful. Not only in our table but the ones next to us the staff kept delivering the wrong orders and take it from the confused guest to give it to the other table. Food was cold, prob from sitting in wrong table. The drinks were good, the appetizer was good. Sadly the experience was so mediocre that I don't think I would return. The ambiance is beautiful though, there's that. read more

Lemonica - Wine Bars Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

Wonderful spot! Came here for dinner and it was an amazing experience! Olga had great recommendations and made us feel at home!

Rating: 2/5 We visited Lemonica in Hollywood, Fl and were really disappointed with the experience. For starters, we ordered the Burrata and Mortadella Duo with tomatoes, pesto and pistachios. Instead of burrata we were served mozzarella without anyone informing us beforehand. If I had known, I wouldn't have ordered it. Our waiter Yaro did offer to redeem us by giving us a dessert or taking it off the check - we decided to get the item removed from the check. My husband ordered the Caesar salad with chicken and bacon. The bacon was soggy, the salad looked wilted and the portion of chicken was ridiculously small--like it came from a baby chicken. My little boy had the pepperoni pizza, which was fine - it's a pizza and it looks like they make their dough from scratch. Was rather tasty. As for me, I had the braised beef osso buco with handmade pasta. For an Italian spot the handmade pasta was undercooked and clumped together. The osso buco was completely flavorless--I had to add salt and pepper and even that didn't save it. There were no hints of Italian herbs or spices. I was totally disappointed in this meal as it was a celebratory evening for our family but it didn't meet expectations. Drinks were another letdown. I ordered a lemonica martini, which was mostly froth--about a third of the glass--and barely tasted like it had any alcohol. Our waiter was very apologetic and nice but the overall service was below par. I had to remind the servers about our drinks which made the experience even worse. Yaro was the only redeeming aspect of the night, as he did try to be attentive. When the check came they automatically include gratuity which in my opinion should be the guest who provides the tip on the service, not an automatic 18-20%. The decor and ambience is lovely though. Really lovely touches throughout. Overall, Lemonica fell way short of expectations. For the quality of food and service we received I won't be coming back. My husband had recommended the place as he walked past Saturday night and it was packed with patrons and all tables were full. I wish I had done my research before spending over $140 on dinner. read more

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I had a wonderful experience at Lemonica Restaurant. The service was excellent -- everyone was welcoming, attentive, and made me feel very comfortable. The food was outstanding! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. You can tell they really care about quality. I truly enjoyed my visit and will definitely return. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great food and great services. read more

Lemonica - Wine Bars Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

The decor is absolutely adorable. Had the ceasar salad, bread, carbonara and tiramisu. The carbonara was so delicious! The tiramisu one of the best I have had but huge portion meant for more than 2 ppl. read more

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Wow, what an amazing place. We stopped here before an early flight home and everyone was wowed by each and every dish. Service was impeccable, attentive, polite and prompt. Dima was our server. Recommend the carbonara, burrata/mortadella appetizer, even the chicken soup and Caesar salad - simple dishes, beautifully executed. We will be back! read more