From the moment we walked into Limani, I was impressed by the beautiful, modern aesthetic. The atmosphere is upscale without feeling unwelcoming. We had a large party and were seated within a reasonable amount of time, and our waitstaff greeted us immediately. Maria was truly the highlight of our dining experience. She took exceptional care of us and made us feel genuinely welcomed. She even shared the story of how she came to the United States, which made the experience feel much more personal. She treated us more like friends than customers, and that kind of hospitality really stood out. Everyone else who assisted us throughout the evening was also attentive and pleasant. We ordered a variety of appetizers, and the scallops and zucchini fries were definitely our favorites. For our entrées, we tried the lamb chops, lobster pasta, Branzino, and chicken. Everything was enjoyable overall, although the lobster pasta was the one dish that fell a little short for me. I expected a little more flavor from the tomato-based sauce. But the desserts... that absolutely took the cake! We tried almost all of the desserts, and their take on baklava was executed perfectly. It was definitely a standout and the perfect way to end the meal. Overall, Limani gave us a great dining experience from the atmosphere to the food and, most importantly, the hospitality. I would absolutely recommend giving them a try, and I would definitely return! read more

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Hardly a gem of a restaurant. Service and decor were just fine. But the mediocre food preparation was concerning. I would have had a discussion on site, but we were someone's guests, so opted not to do that. Beet salad to start, shared by all, was good. Bread with olive oil (no balsamic) good. My meal included two small plates- scallops and crab cake. Neither exceptional or anything special. The scallops were large but very salty- if just lightly grilled would have been decent. Not particularly tender. The crab cake was made of minced crabmeat. At a fancy restaurant and high price for a single cake, I'd have expected good sized lumps of crab. One in the small group had tuna as main dish- appeared very satisfied. Despite Limani's being nearby, I don't see any reason to return. read more

Limani is beautiful! The ambiance was bright and the wrap around bar is the main attraction when you walk in the doors. The decor is great with lots of blue decor to remind you of the sea. There is a beautiful glass wine wall which separates the main dining area from a private dining area. Such a beautiful restaurant! The food was great. Bread is served complimentary at the table but we also ordered calamari, which was crispy and not oily but lacked a bit of seasoning so I don't think we would order it again. However, I love spanakopita--when I saw it on the menu it was a must try! It was wow worthy! Highly recommend ordering it if you are looking for a shareable appetizer (it comes cut in four generous pieces). All entrees were perfect, the steak entree and lamb chops were cooked perfectly, the seafood pasta had great fresh flavor, and the chicken was great portion. I'd also add that the cocktails here are done right, very balanced and made well. Service was great, we had a server who took our drinks and then a food server. Our drinks were never empty, our server was attentive without being overbearing, and also knowledgeable about the menu items and specials. We also got a complimentary dessert from the chef who happened to be a Knicks fan like one of the guests in our party who was wearing a Knicks shirt during our visit to Limani. If you haven't been here--I highly recommend checking this place out. I can't wait to visit again. read more

I take my nephew out for a special birthday meal every January, a tradition that has always been treated with care and attention. This was also our first visit to Limani. The restaurant was beautiful. Very quiet for a Saturday afternoon with only a handful of diners present. This is the first time I have ever booked a birthday reservation for my nephew through my OpenTable VIP account where the special occasion was neither noted nor acknowledged in any way by the restaurant. The complete lack of recognition made the experience feel impersonal and inattentive, which was particularly disappointing given the significance of the celebration. Although the food was great, I doubt we'll return. read more

Limani - Seafood Pasta, Limani Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I came once for an event and once to dine. Both times the food was pretty good and service was great.

The food was outstanding however our visit was overshadowed by the loudness in the dining room. It was as loud as a school cafeteria ormilitary mess hall. We could not hear what our servers were saying to us. read more

Really cool brunch spot. The servers are friendly and helpful. The steak was a little tough but the yogurt bowl was heavenly! It was pretty busy but service was quick. The mimosas were on point too. It's brightly lit and warm at the same time. read more

I had high expectations from this place, especially given the price. The inside of the restaurant is very aesthetically pleasing, and the service was slightly above average. The food, however, was rather disappointing. We got the catch of the day, and the fish was extremely dry and lacked a lot of flavor. The octopus Had bits that were a bit chewy and overcooked. the deconstructed baklava however was very delicious and if you come here, I would recommend getting that. I would truly only recommend coming here for drinks and dessert however as the price is not worth the food. read more

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This is a nice Mediterranean place located in the South Park area Phillips place shopping center. You can easily find a parking space in the shared parking deck in the back or they have valet available. You can make your reservation OpenTable. Came on a weekend. The food was great in the service was nice. They have a full service bar. The decor is lovely.. will definitely be back. Hope you enjoy as much as I did. read more

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Ambiance - Gorgeous. Love the open and natural lit atmosphere. Even with two large parties happening for the holidays, it was a relaxed elegant space. Service was great. We loved our waitress. For reference - My boyfriend and I pretty much only go to 131 Main and Mano Bella because the service, value and food are excellent. We went to Limani for a change of pace. While it was my boyfriend's first time here, it was my second. I visited a couple of years ago with friends. I had the same experience both times. Drinks - A Mojito and a Belvedere martini with a twist. Mojito was unbalanced and had too much alcohol (I know some ppl love that, but not me.) The Belvedere martini was good. Boyfriend thinks 131 Main does a better job. Lemon/chicken/rice soup - Tasty. I'd have more "stuff" in it ie rice and chicken. Pita with Three Greek Spreads - Excellent. We would order again. Seafood/Lobster Pasta - Mano Bella makes a much better seafood pasta which I think they only serve seasonally. Limani's version gets killed by the tomatoes in it. The tomatoes mask the delicate lobster/ seafood flavor. Sorry, can't remember if it was just lobster pasta or a seafood pasta. Mano Bella's also had more seafood in their pasta. Either way Mano Bella's is far better because you can taste layers of flavor not just tomato cream. Spanakopita was ok. Not the best I've had which I would expect at a place like this. The flavor wasn't as rich as I would have liked. While they don't make it like they used to, Gateway to Athens in Concord used to make a thick square chuck of Spanakopita which was my reference point for this meal. The tomato salad on the side was too salty. Neither of us work for or are affiliated with 131 or Mano Bella. We simply support the places we like and with our budget this upcoming year even more pinched, we want to go to places that we know, for sure 100%, we are going to have a lovely meal together. read more

Limani - Spanokopita and tomato salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Friday night our party of 6 were very pleased with Limani. It's so nice to have an upscale beautiful restaurant in Charlotte. Even nicer is the wonderful food, top shelf service and great management. Every time we dine here we like it more. read more

Limani - Mediterranean fresh fish for two - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I absolutely love a reasonable prix fixe menu and Limani early dinner menu did not disappoint. I adore the ambiance, the service was warm and everything that I selected was clean, fresh and flavorful. I had the Avgolemono Soup which was a traditional Greek chicken-lemon soup. It was different that what I was use to but I love it. It was very comforting. I had the salmon that was served with mixed vegetables, finished with capers & lemon butter. For my dessert, I had Profiterole. They weren't too sweet. It was choux filled with milk chocolate mousse & warm chocolate sauce. I ended my meal with Camomille Tea served with honey and a splash of milk. The perfect calming finish to my evening. Thanks for having me in! I highly recommend this spot for a nice lunch, dinner or celebration! read more

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Friends went on a Friday night for the first time and liked it so much that they took us there three days later! Lyman did not disappoint. Our server was the best. She had great suggestions and was personable as well as professional. Ask for Maria, at least I think I'm remembering her name correctly... We split the octopus and limani chips as appetizers and they were both amazing. The octopus was perfectly cooked, tender and definitely not rubbery. The chips were unique and delicious , and recommended by our daughter who had had them at a recent client lunch. We all had fish main courses that were yummy... but the best was our dessert...four of us split the deconstructed baklava. OMG...you must order this... Beautiful space and so nice to have gorgeous outdoor seating too. We will be back! read more

Limani - Baklava! - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Food is all form over taste. Spent $90 on the lobster pasta, baklava, and a glass of wine. The pasta was tasteless and the lobster way over cooked it had the consistency of rubber. First time in my life I've ever not finished lobster! The Baklava was "deconstructed" and was just a flake pastry with pistachio cream. THIS IS NOT BAKLAVA, again it was left unfinished. This was my first time here and no wonder the place was empty. So disappointing. read more

So delicious and just a great staff of captains - The pace is very taste an Maria was our server -she was so good --we will be back -and we recommend that you give this place a try read more

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We had a 8:30pm reservation for eight. The restaurant wasn't crowded for a Saturday, it's also a HUGE space. As a first timer, I enjoyed how the menu is explained. I enjoyed the scallops, though a few pieces were tough. The lemon potatoes were a table winner along with the fries. This is a great choice for fine, Mediterranean dining. read more

Limani - Lemon potatoes - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This is a beautiful restaurant - the decor is modern, clean, and welcoming. The lighting is extremely dim though, which will make it tough to read the menu for some. The service was excellent and they had a team based approach - we had 3 people working on our table. We ordered spanakopita, which was great, and also had saganki (which was ok - not authentic). We also ordered a whole fish, the grilled vegetables, and a filet. For dessert we had the orange cake and the baklava. Overall the food quality was excellent. read more

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Amazing upscale dining experience in SouthPark -- directly across from Restoration Hardware. A great place to go in Charlotte if you're looking to dress up and spend some money. The food is PHENOMENAL (love the el dorado and lemon potatoes) and the service is always top tier. read more

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The food is wonderful. I've gotten scallops served in the shell. They always have seven or eight different types of fish. You can get the bar as well stocked. The service has never been bad there been here six or seven times and it's always been top-notch. And it's a beautiful interior design that put you in a nice great mood. We especially like the bar sometimes we have dinner there. read more

The bar at Limani is one of the best spots for Friday night summer cocktails in Charlotte. The food and drinks are excellent but what really stands out is how beautiful the restaurant is. We get the Limani Chips and grilled shrimp which are both fantastic. The service is friendly and prompt. We make it a regular stop on our date night routine. Especially in the summer. read more

Limani - Dirty martini with feta stuffed olives - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Typically I remember my waiting staff's names, but I did not pay for the bill since it was my birthday, so I do not remember unfortunately. We dined on 11/24 in the evening. We originally were suppose to go a Mediterranean restaurant in Uptown, starts with the letter "A" but they were non responsive to my inquiries. Thank Goodness, because I absolutely adore this place. I love a restaurant that actually utilizes the chat feature on OpenTable. I, as the consumer am able to update the establishment accordingly, and they are able to stay informed and respond. I had a party of nine persons. The service was lovely, the food was awesome, the ambiance was everything I wanted. We ordered the seafood tower, because why would you go to a restaurant and not order the seafood if you're with a group, lol (unless you're allergic). I ordered the scallops, lemon potatoes, an earl grey cocktail and a Greek dessert called GALAKTOBOUREKO. I looovveedd the dessert, oh my gosh. It had a crunchy, sweet, creamy taste. Literally hit all the flavor profiles I was looking forward to. I can't wait to come back for brunch. :-D read more

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My first visit. The food was incredible! Had the whole fish, lemon potatoes, and asparagus. The ambiance was top notch (my date wasn't, haha). Can't wait to go again! read more

Limani - Beautiful decor! - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is arguably one of the best high-end restaurants in Charlotte with a beautiful setting, excellent food and service. My wife and I came here for the first time on a Friday evening after work without a reservation, and we were lucky as we got a table right away. We were greeted by very professional and friendly hostesses who took care of us with a big smile. The menu has plenty of food and drink options with a full bar to choose from. We went for the lentil soup, the octopus, Limani chips (Paper thin cut zucchini and eggplant served with lightly fried kefalograviera cheese and tzatziki), and the scallops. For dessert, we went for the Karidopita (Walnut sponge cake, cinnamon, cloves, honey syrup served with honey lavender ice cream). Everything was delicious, especially the dessert. Oh, my!!! Limani is located in a centrally located area in a high-end shopping plaza with plenty of free parking. They also offer valet parking. Overall, 100% recommended for that special occasion or simply have a wonderful and fancy meal. read more

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We really enjoyed our meal here. It was our first time and both the server assistant, Sebastian, and our server, Ana, were excellent. The whole staff really! The reason we don't think it's 5/5 is because of the overall price. The sides and specialties were high prices for what we got. The quality was good but not worth what we paid. The restaurant is beautiful and is bright and has a very airy feel. We enjoyed our experience and credit much of it to the staff! read more

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A great brunch spot! I recently visited this location for the first time with my girlfriends, and we had an amazing experience! The food was fresh and delicious. I truly hope word gets out about this gem because more people would definitely appreciate the incredible dining and food experience this restaurant offers. read more

Limani - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Food was wonderful, the service was excellent, and appropriately priced. Will definitely be going back!

I took my friend here for her birthday lunch and the customer service was amazing! Captain Gabriel & TT were by far the best people I could've asked to make this day special. Kudos to them! I am sad they changed my favorite side dish, the lemon potato's are now oven roasted French fries. Definitely not a fan & I think the original lemon potato's in the juice are a HIT! Gabriel pulled some strings to get us the OG potato's even though they changed the menu a week ago. This was the best lunch! Thank you Gabriel & TT !!! & dear Limani, please leave the lemon potatos alone the oven roasted are no good :) -- here's a photo of both read more

Limani - *NEW* oven roasted potatos --- no good - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Wonderful birthday dinner! My husband and I traveled to Greece back in May. The way I've missed the Greek food.....Limani nailed it. read more

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My party and I ventured over to Limani for the first time and it was wonderful. Reason for the visit was our valued associate Mich*el was in town so we treated Mich*el to a nice dinner. He was satisfied and claims the service was good, but had concerns about the lack of Mediterranean options as they consider themselves to be in that line of cuisine. That opinion was shared by the whole party. All in all, great service, great atmosphere, and great fish. read more

Firstly.. this is an absolutely stunningly beautiful restaurant. Literally I was like wow when I walked in. Esthetically pleasing on the eye Limani is a gem. Definitely high end. Stunning bar area which is where I sat at an afternoon brunch drinks and apps. Servers are all nice and kind of blend into the background as they serve you but are discreet. The interior seating is all pristine and white table cloth. Loved the wine walls and the seafood refrigerator. You'll see if you go ! We were here during the quiet time between brunch and dinner so not busy but a few steady groups came in. It was kinda. Ice it wasn't noisy like so many places like this can be. They have an amazing wine list and cocktail list. So many new to me things! My friend had an empress French 75 and I had the Un-fig-ettable . Fig vodka, lemon juice, mint and sparkling wine. Both drinks were nicely presented and light and mine was a nice sipoer. Great start! We ordered a couple of apps to have with drinks. The truffle parm waffle chips and the Greek meze which had 4 dips and served with fresh pita. Both were really good the waffle chips even though presented nicely were hard to get out while trying not to spill everything in the vessel! Nice crunchy and very truffle forward!! The dips were tzatziki, olive hummus type , fish dip and a red pepper Greek yogurt. We could have skipped the fish one. The others were all nice and fresh and light. I loved the pita. Nice and soft and fluffy. Loved these !! Everything here is tuned to high standards. Everything comes out fresh. Really enjoyed the bar seating... a nice classy place in South Park. Would love to come back for dinner soon !! read more

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Had a really nice meal here with our friends. Gorgeous, upscale restaurant with elevated Greek cuisine. Service was quick and very good. Enjoyed lots of appetizers, as well as the seafood pasta. Our friends had the loup de mer and said it was some of the best fish they had ever had. The only thing that was a bit hard to accept was paying $70 a bottle for amethystos white wine that retails at $20. But overall a very nice experience! read more

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Amazing Greek food- so fresh and perfectly seasoned, fine dining service, beautiful restaurant! My husband and I went here for our wedding anniversary and we left full and so happy! read more

Limani - Lobster salad Swordfish - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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A beautiful restaurant with tons of open space and high ceilings. When you walk in you are immediately welcomed by an enormous circular bar which is joined by the seating area with its teal/ aqua and white decor. The restaurant is well lite and very open. We had reservations (since it was Mother's Day) and were seated immediately. Surprisingly, the restaurant was not packed like I thought it would be. It was definitely busy but not the typical Mother's Day rush I'd expect. After we were seated, it took some time (5+ minutes) before anyone came to great us or offer drinks. We ordered a glass of wine and mocktail. The server was very knowledgeable about both and had great feedback. The mocktail was a cucumber, lime and club soda style drink. Very refreshing and very summer, hot weather style drink. Our food order was quickly taken after the drinks were served. We started with the Mediterranean Ceviche (fava beans, Lavarki, micro greens, tomatoes) which was really good and a nice, flavorful start. My wife ordered the Royal Dorado and Beet Salad, my son ordered Lobster Pasta and I ordered Giganti Beans with Tomato Salad (classic Greek Salad). The food came out in good time and cooked as expected. The Lobster Pasta stole the show as it is presented with an entire lobster (already cleaned and the meat was in the pasta). The Royal Dorado was a whole fish mostly cleaned and deboned. The spine was still in tack as expected. My Giganti Beans were great and a nice, flavorful dish as was the Tomato Salad. I wouldn't consider it fully a Greek Salad as I do not remember having green peppers or Italian/ Balsamic style dressing on any salad I had in Greece. Overall, food was really good. The downfall is the price. My Tomato Salad cost $28 and I was charged $5 for a club soda. It was about a six ounce glass of club soda and they charged me $5 for every refill. I had three so I paid $15 for club soda, which I had to repeatedly ask for numerous times. I don't feel the quality of the food was equal to the prices they charge. I understand, the location and it being an nicer restaurant will and should reflect on the prices but there were inconsistencies, at best. I felt the Lobster Pasta was priced appropriately as was the drinks and some other items. I haven't decided if I would go back or not. I loved the decor and the restaurant itself but the prices for the quality received was not aligned. read more

Limani was awesome! I had heard incredible things, but wanted to check it out for myself. I went on a rainy Sunday around 11:30, it wasn't busy then, but it began to fill up as I left. The inside is gorgeous, all white and teal/light blue accents. Incredible decor, really well done. I sat at the bar and the bartender was awesome in helping me pick out a great Greek white wine. Their wine by the bottle list is extensive, I did by the glass and there are tons of options as well. Their house made bread was so damn good. Perfectly cooked, not too crispy, not too soft. The olive oil to dip it in was great as well. I got the calamari and wow! It is the best calamari I've ever had in my life. HUGE pieces with two dipping sauces that were both perfect. It is a large amount, I didn't even finish it all. I didn't get anything else from being so full, but fully plan to go back. read more

Limani - Main dining area. - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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A little fancier than I expected but didn't feel out of place at all. Fish was fresh and we were told to expect a delay due to it being prepared fresh and deboned by the chef. Worth the wait. Next time want to try dessert read more

Limani is a nice spot for a platonic or romantic white-tablecloth dinner. The specialties or starters are in shareable portions, the options for main courses are plentiful and diverse (land, sea, garden, etc)., and the wine list is extensive. I would love to see more cocktails on the menu. The ambience is lovely - the wine wall, the bar, and the dining room chandelier are elements that make the decor pop. I also enjoyed the music - it reminded me of Bridgerton. Service is impeccable. There is free parking in the lot behind the restaurant and there is street parking too if you're lucky. Pricing? It's not cheap but feels on par for quality dining in Charlotte. read more

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Our first time at this restaurant, actually our first time at a nice Mediterranean restaurant. First of all the restaurant is absolutely stunning inside. We found the wait staff extremely patient and very eager to explain the dishes to us to ensure that we had a wonderful experience. The food was spot on. This is definitely going to be a repeat place. Next time will try more sides. Had a wonderful dessert but dove into it too fast for a picture. Thank you to the staff, bartender and management for being so hospitable. read more

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Came here with family for my mom's bday lunch. The service was top notch. There was a person waiting on us constantly refilling water, replacing dirty plates with clean ones, and just making sure our needs are tended to. The waiter was very nice and got our orders quickly. The restaurant is beautiful, and brightly lit during the day with lots of natural light. We ordered a bunch of apps and dishes. Highlight on the apps was the octopus and salmon sashimi. The beans were also very good. All the dishes were plated beautifully and everyone enjoyed their meals tremendously. I ordered the lamb chops and those were the largest lamb chops I've ever had. The grilled tuna was said to be very good and also the lobster pasta. Would highly recommend. read more

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I celebrated my birthday at Limani this month. First, I will say we had a great time here and this restaurant interior is truly magnificent. Unfortunately for us the food here was just decent. I will say I did enjoy the calamari and the baklava. But, at such a high price point I expected a true culinary experience. Another downside was the service. Our waitress was lovely, but for a white-table cloth fine dinning experience there was some crucial etiquette missing. Overall, the restaurant was beautiful and I am open to giving it another shot. read more

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Service is great. Restaurant is beautiful. Food especially the entrees are VERY AVERAGE. Way over priced.