I had high hopes for this place based on reviews. Came during the off season and restaurant was almost empty. We (2 persons) were sat at the same time as a four top and it took us twice as long to get our drinks and food. The calamari had a fishy taste. The pasta took almost 45 minutes and did not taste like it was freshly made. While the servers were kind, the service was incredibly slow for an empty restaurant. The atmosphere was chill and enjoyed the views in a rainstorm. read more

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Looks like having Italian food in Mexico might not have been the best idea The location is beautiful and the service is fantastic , the food is....just ok They also have a "house " crocodile swimming in the water nearby which is pretty amazing :) H er res everything we had : Starters - 1) Caprese salad - the tomatoes were excellent , but the mozzarella cheese didn't feel fresh . 3.6/5 2) fried calamari - felt fresh and yummy . I wish the dish was a little larger (3.8/5) Mains- 1) 4 cheese pizza - that was the weakest item in the entire meal - small and not crispy, felt like a 9 year old prepared it (2/5) 2) mushroom risotto was pretty good . Flavourful and rich . 3,8/5 We also got some house bread that was fantastic with some olive oil , and some home made limioncello as dejastif. Drinks were good with nice selection and reasonable prices It was quite expensive and we'll probably not return again read more

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The meal was good enough and the setting amazing but when it came time to pay the bill I told our server to add 20 percent for gratuity, he ended up giving himself a $122 tip on a $150 meal. I immediately called bullshit, it seemed like he saw it coming and immediately said sorry, I'll give you it back in cash. He brought back pesos, told me the exchange rate was 16 to 1 and still did not give me enough money back. He told me he took some out for tip. I didn't want to make a scene w my wife and daughter there but it was a shitty con. Long story short, pay attention to your bill, this was not a mistake. read more

We had very bad service here. The waiter was kind of rude and short with us which is very unusual for Mexico. Our food took almost an hour to arrive and it was not good. I ordered a meatball (I wasn't that hungry) and it was by far the worst meatball I have ever tried. It was so dry, and tasted old. Literally, grocery store bought frozen meatballs are much better. Another dish ordered had chicken and the slices were rubbery and awful? We were so disappointed. The only good part of this was the local celebrity swimming by - see pic. Definitely would not come back here. There are so many other options that are much better. read more

Limoncello - Italian Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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This restaurant is absolutely beautiful, homie and with a great view. The staff well of I can give 10 stars, I would! On to the food, if a restaurant with a view and an outstanding staff doesn't make you want to try this, then here's the food portion: their house bread WOW sooo good and their vinaigrette and EVOO yes, yes, yes! The fried calamari, delish, crispy, fresh and good seasoning. The chicken parmigiana was absolutely delicious, the sauce was right on point not too much to overpower the chicken, the breading was very well seasoned and the cheese YES!! The fettuccine Alfredo was good, could've had a little more sauce but it was tasty. This is a must try if you come to Cancun read more

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Wow such a cool restaurant we found on yelp!! We were tired of the all inclusive food so we took a 5 minute taxi here. Our server was very attentive. I recommend the tableside mozzarella, he literally made the cheese in front of us! Frutti de Mari is my favorite Italian dish, it was pretty good. We had a beautiful table on the deck overlooking the water and the vibes & ambiance was just 10/10. Muy bien read more

Limoncello - Frutti de Mari - Italian Near Me - Cancún, ROO

First time I was here was January 2012. Haven't been back since then and now it's 2023. Has nice ambiance as I remembered it. Friendly service. Excellent food. Their complimentary wood oven bread is so good and crisp. I had their chicken Marsala where chicken was so tender to the cut and tastes so moist. Risotto was okay, I believe it was too much butter. Their risotto is made in the same kids pasta because my kid's pasta tasted exactly like my risotto. Overall, I'd come back for a second time if my trip was a little bit longer. The most entertaining thing for my family was seeing an alligator in the water! So cool! read more

Limoncello - Saw an alligator here - Italian Near Me - Cancún, ROO

While visiting in Cancun with the family we decided to have one last meal at Limoncello restaurant and I am glad we did the food was cooked to perfection the service was wonderful I definitely will recommend this place and I will be back next time I visit Cancun. read more

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Food was amazing at this fine establishment. The ambiance is even better and the service is spectacular. Not as loud and obnoxious at the RosaNerga group which is in its own right a fantastic outing. The lobster Pad Thai was amazing and complimentary cream cheese wontons are to die for. They have an alligator on sight which is really fun and the birthday celebration is amazing. A spot right close to the water completes this amazing establishment. read more

Limoncello - The Gatorrre - Italian Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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After spending the day at Chichen Itza and desiring something different we tried this well rated Italian restaurant. The atmosphere was like being transported to Italy with the interior design touches. We didn't have to wait long for a table without a reservation. The serving staff were very courteous. I really enjoyed my passion fruit frozen margarita and my wife her aperol spritz. The caprese salad was good but had a bit odd presentation. Although the entrees were a great effort they didn't taste like authentic Italian. My lasagna Bolognese needed a knife to cut into and it fell apart like a burrito. My son's chicken Alfredo was very subpar with a thin, runny cream sauce. My wife wasn't too fond of her linguini calamari either which was a little chewy. The youngest son's kids cheese was adequate. The food was on the pricey side so didnt really live up to expectations. It was cool when a rather large crocodile made a surprise appearance but it wasn't not enough to improve my rating. read more

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Pros. Great location. Excellent views. Decent wine list. Do your research as the wines are varied. They are stored properly. Food is delicious and well prepared. Service is excellent. People are nice. And. We got to see a crocodile. Cons. None. We will be back! Thank read more

Limoncello - Uninvited dinner guest. - Italian Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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The food and service was absolutely amazing. The restaurant is stunning. Reasonably priced. Dying to visit cancun again and dine there. read more

Limoncello - Best dinner we had in cancun - Italian Near Me - Cancún, ROO

We found this place on Yelp. Great discovery. Impeccable service, great food, beautiful ambiance,live piano music. All tables are over looking lagoon , right at the water and as an extra bonus crocodile " visited" us. Very memorable experience. read more

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A solid dinner choice every time we are in town. So many items on the menu that I love (the polpetto, linguini with clams, chicken Marsala). You may even get lucky and get a glimpse of the crocodile(s) while dining. read more

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The food is the bomb. So good. The ambiance is amazing. Highly recommend coming here. read more

Limoncello - The best bread - Italian Near Me - Cancún, ROO

Limoncello was recommended to us by a friend that has visited the area. I learned to not really trust the concierge at our resort. I cannot thank that friend and Limoncello enough because this was the best dining experience we've had in Cancun and now my second, maybe even tied with my first place favorite Italian restaurant ever. From the moment I called on the phone to make a reservation, I could tell they paid attention to detail. They even asked if anyone had food allergies or if we were celebrating a special occasion. We decided to walk from our resort to the location, but I think it is safer to get a taxi or bus. While the inside is nicely decorated and with plenty of table space, I highly recommend sitting outside on the lagoon. In the evening, all the lights are on and even with family, it is romantic and highly enjoyable! We did not see the crocodile, but you might. The lights on the tree outside are shaped like giant lemons. They really went all out on the decor. Our service was top-notch. Maybe the best I've had. Ever. We had two servers, Pedro and his assistant (which I unfortunately forgot the name of) who were polite, attentive, and went all out to please us. Anything we wanted or needed help with, they delivered. There was a moment in the night where three of us consecutively got pasta sauce on our shirts (it was a great moment) and Pedro brought us stain remover without us asking! Props to them for having that available for customers. It worked very well and saved us all. We were also guided to the restrooms when we asked for directions. The food was exquisite. Have you ever had freshly made caesar dressing? Have you ever had it made in front of you? Me neither, until this meal. Pedro made a delicious caesar dressing with egg yolks, anchovies, and all other good stuff right next to our table. It was mesmerizing to watch him crack an egg and separate the yolk in between a fork and a spoon. I thoroughly enjoyed that. Then we had the pear speck, which was also wonderful. For the main course, we had the in-house freshly made black linguine with shrimp, a giant meatball, and mostaccioli. All were fantastic. My linguine was perfectly cooked al dente and I loved that it was made fresh! The dessert was the final straw that made me fall in love with Limoncello. I had the tiramisu, which is one of my favorite desserts. It was very good, however, the volare dessert was unique and must have been created by a culinary genius. The dessert comes as a giant chocolate ball that breaks open after the waiter pours hot bailey's in an x shape. And who thinks of parmesan in a dessert? It went so well with the cream and berries. Oh, heaven. That dessert was gone within seconds. If you read nothing about my review aside from this last line, know that Limoncello is my new favorite restaurant and if you are in Cancun, this is the best dinner you will find in the tourist area. read more

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By far the best meal we've had in Cancun. Service was fantastic, I had the spinach ravioli and my son had chicken parm. Delicious. We sat overlooking the water, just lovely. read more

I have to give this place 4 stars. The ambiance and service were excellent. The food was good as well. A couple of things I did not like. Their fried calamari is not traditional Breaded fried calamari. Its almost like calamari soaked in marinara. Not very good.. the bread is also not good. Its like pita bread.. maybe if they cooked it a little longer to give it more of a crunch... in their brick oven. I don't think I will return to this place... read more

Absolutely amazing I can't say enough Try the pizza, pasta and the Cesar salad You will be happy read more

This restaurant was excellent. We we're staying at Hyatt Zilara & nothing they served could match this place. We even paid for the exclusive dinner (12 people only) and it didn't impress. We ordered the arugula salad with pears & the Salami Pizza. Both were really good. Asked for pizza muy tostada & it came out perfect. Finished lunch with an order of their housemate tiramisu, outstanding! I highly recommend the dessert read more

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On our drive back from the Ultramar Ferry (spent the day at Isla Mujeres) we were hungry for Italian (1-3-20). PARKING: They had valet parking so parking our car was not an issue. When we finished eating our car was already waiting for us. We did not have to wait a second. Their valet service is amazing! We sat by the window overlooking the water. We stayed inside instead of sitting outside on the open deck. While you wait for your meal, they bring you bread with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. We asked for extra balsamic vinegar for dipping our bread. The bread arrives warm and amazing! We both ordered the Exquisite Lobster tail in spicy marinara sauce with filet of angus beef marinated in fine herbs and rosemary cooked in a firewood oven, served with baby potatoes and linguine. I had them make me garlic mashed potatoes instead of the baby potatoes. I also had them sauté us a side of mushrooms to go with our steak. The steak was perfectly medium-rare. The lobster tail was perfectly cooked and filled with great flavor. This is an expensive restaurant but the food is well worth it! The staff is exemplary! Antonio, our attentive server, made sure our water was always filled. He made sure we had everything we could possibly need to enjoy our meal. He was the one that contacted our valet to let them know to bring our car before we were standing there wanting it! He was perfection! MOST SINCERELY! read more

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This place is beautiful with the setting on the lagoon. We saw a Crocodile in the water before our food arrived. Service is excellent. Group ordered pears wrapped in prosciutto, shrimp ravioli, eggplant Parmesan. All were good though the eggplant parm was the least strong of them. Also note that the server said it wasn't large enough as a main and it was very large. The complimentary bread is good though more like pita than anything Italian. The price to value isn't great but it's a nice environment with some good dishes and service. read more

Service is always too slow. Food is not outstanding, mostly the basic Italian dishes we find in the USA. Neat location, cool seating. read more

We have been coming here for over 20 years, things change, hotels change but Limoncello is always here with amazing food and servers. read more

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Rather underwhelming "Italian food" and subpar service but with a good view and seating. Booked a reservation for a birthday dinner. The initial lack of hospitality from the hostess followed by so-so service from the waiter should've been enough warning to leave but we stayed. It was the wrong choice. The food option looked great, what you'd normally see in a Trattoria - had good choices of wine. Unfortunately, things did get worse. The food looked great but it was really disappointing flavor-wise Caesar salad was really underwhelming -- I have a great authentic salad dressing recipe if anyone wants it! Lobster Risotto had little to no lobster (over cooked) and was more of a soup. Lasagna Bolognese was more of ravioli stuffed with overcooked ground meat with a splash of "bolognese sauce" ( but was more like plain tomato sauce) and bechamel sauce. However, I LOVE the LIMONCELLO MARTINI!! Regardless, still left 20% gratuity for a party 2 -- we have had better ones in Tulum for the same amount. 10/10 WOULD NOT RECOMMEND...... ......unless you like Martinis read more

If you are craving italian this is your spot..I do not do all inclusive hotels while on vacation cause I would not be able to try all the amazing restaurants outside the cancun hotel zone. Fellow yelpers dont give in to all inclusive you will be missing out on places like limoncello which has some awesome pizza, fresh seafood and great chicken parm. The views are amazing and dont forget to say hi to their 10 foot alligator neighbor who seems underneath the restaurant LOL read more

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The whole experience was superb: the soft bread was delicious, my entree was yummy, the tiramisu outstanding; the service was superb, the ambiance very relaxing. read more

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We wanted to have some Italian food for dinner. After doing a lot of searching on Tripadvisor and Google, we chose Limoncello and I was very pleased indeed. Limoncello is located on the main road (Blvd. Kukulkan) of the Hotel Zone in Cancun, facing the lagoon. The great thing for diners to any of the restaurants on this side is that if you want to have dinner and see the sunset, it's a beautiful view. Limoncello has the advantage of also being a beautiful restaurant--tastefully decorated, yet cozy. But enough about how beautiful the place is. The food and service are also terrific (our waiters Antonio and David were attentive, but not intrusive)! Their menu has something for the person who wants some very good Italian food (both Southern and Northern); they also offer very good seafood, lobsters, pizzas and meat too. They start you off with complimentary fresh flat bread made in their brick ovens served with olive oil. We had the calamari (which was not breaded, but served in a delicious marinara sauce), gnocchi, which were light yet toothy, served with a deep, rich sauce and my wife had the lasagnetta, which was not just delicious, but beautifully presented as well; our friends ordered the seafood, and it was done perfectly. The portions are very generous--so much so, that I didn't have room to eat dessert (at the restaurant, that is...); we took the tiramisu to go, and I was glad we did, because it was delicious too. They also have a nice wine list at reasonable prices. I would highly recommend Limoncello if you're in the mood for Italian food, or just after a lovely place to have a nice wine and watch the sunset. read more

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love this great restaurant that's nestled right on the lagoon.. we got some friends that swam nearby as we enjoyed our meal .. the house bread and anything out of that pizza oven was the highlight! read more

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Beautiful place. We sat by the dock outside and got to witness a gigantic crocodile come for a snack handed out by the waiters. I would not call this food authentic Italian. More toward American Italian, so beware of that if you're looking for true Italian recipes. However, it was no sacrilege for Italian purists and quite enjoyable! Service was super friendly, clean and efficient. Pricing a little over the top, but the location and beautiful scenery makes up for it. read more

A great spot the service was impeccable. The food first rate and not to spendy the meatball app was very good with a great red sauce we had the fettuccine with chicken and parm avoid the garlic bread it is dinner rolls with parm and garlic waved over it everything else was fantastic. Including the dinner guest Lorenzo the local crocodile paid us a visit read more

Limoncello - Lorenzo - Italian Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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We ordered the ravioli and sad to say we've had better from Olive Garden for which I'm not complimenting OG. The waiter knew it was bad and didn't say anything after picking up two plates that weren't eaten. He just brushed it off asking if we wanted dessert and not, "Hey was your meal okay?" We gave it a shot but we I will not be coming back. If you want great food and great service I recommend Harry's steakhouse instead. read more

Limoncello - Their ravioli is bland and lacks flavor - Italian Near Me - Cancún, ROO

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Romantic restaurant. Perfect for a break from Mexican food. This is the second time we've dined here and it was amazing. We just so happen to have the same waiter, Antonio, was amazing as well. read more

Limoncello - My husband's lobster. - Italian Near Me - Cancún, ROO

This restaurant is amazing! Came here on a Wednesday night and had a lovely experience. We sat on the balcony by the lagoon. The bread was sooo good. I ordered the Spaghetti Bolognese and it was delicious! The service is also excellent. The waiters are so sweet and always on watch. Right as I was starting my spaghetti, a crocodile swam by and we got to see it up close! That night, there was also a pianist. He was a very kind old man and when we went to tip him, he let us sit down and play the piano and take pictures. It was a beautiful night. If you're in Cancun and you like Italian food, you should definitely come here! read more

Limoncello - Italian Near Me - Cancún, ROO

We love eating at the neighboring restaurant, so thought we'd give Trattoria Limoncello a try. We wrote in reservations it was an anniversariy dinner, and was asked upon check in when we arrived if that was correct. The table was covered, but open on the lagoon where it jutted out over water. Perfect location to see the sunset every night, as well as the peaceful water, and some wildlife. More of that later. The service was very good, attentive and quick service throughout the meal. Pedro was our waiter. He was great and quick. Lorenzo, the huge crocodile, was there for his dinner too, and the manager was doing the feeding as a way to entertain guests. We have seen the same things at neighboring restaurants in the past. He had a 'friend' this time engaging with- that was new. The table came with complimentary herb and parmigiana flatbread with a side of balsamic and Olive oil. It was excellent and freshly baked, still inflated as it arrived, so you know it's straight and fast from the oven to table. We ordered the beef carpaccio for a starter, and it was up there with the best we've sample at any fine dining restaurants. Hubs had the veal scallops, which were average, but it was good and tasty, but it could be because he traditionally has it with a lemon caper sauce. I had the surf and turf with a filet and lobster, both of which were very good. The steak was very good as was the spiny lobster tail. I've never had it with a spicy red sauce, but it will be my new favorite way to have lobster! The sides were small potatoes and fettuccine which were both okay. We had the tiramisu for dessert, and it may have been the best we have tasted anywhere. We shared it, and that's was a mistake. We each wanted our own, because it was THAT good! The check was about what we had expected to pay for a restaurant like this with the location. I'm not sure why they wanted to know whether it was a special occasion or not, but it was a very nice anniversary dinner with more authentic Italian food than most places who claim to have it. We would go back just for the desserts, and may just do that! read more

If your missing the taste of Italian American dining while in Cancun, Limoncello is a good place to dine. The food is very good and the portions are substantial. This is not the party restaurant with loud music and modern decor like the other establishments surrounding the area. Limoncello is where your grandparents will feel comfortable dining for dinner with dark wood accents and unambitious decor. The menu has a certain stickiness you expect from old Italian restaurants menus that's laminated. The China and flatware has seen better days but all that is made up by good food and unobtrusive service. read more

Our group voted this was our favorite restaurant after one week in Cancun! One of the most enjoyable meals I had in Cancun. Since I'm Italian I'm very particular about eating Italian food out, so this says a lot. All the food is very fresh and delicious. Everyone at our table which was six of us loved their meals. The service was wonderful and the mozzarella prepared table side was terrific. They make mozzarella fresh from scratch right in front of you. We shared the appetizers which was the mozzarella with fresh tomatoes, olive oil basil and balsamic vinegar. We also shared Calamari, a Caesar and Arugula salad. Main meals were Chicken Parmesan, Grouper, Salmon (made mine GF), shrimp with black fettuccine, Gnocchi and lasagna. My salmon had a wonderful light lemon sauce on it and it was perfectly cooked. Enjoy their unique dishes and you will love this place. I used open table to make our reservation and we were seated immediately. We requested to sit by the water as the view is wonderful. read more

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Ordered the clam starter. You get about 6 average (at best) tasting clams. The Caesar salad was drenched in dressing. I couldn't taste any of the anchovies the server talked up. Surf and turf; marinara pasta was the side dish. It was average. Basil was overwhelming. The lobster was good, the steak was raw and cold in the middle. Thumbs down. Never again. read more

Absolutely AMAZING!!!!!! It was just perfect! The place reminds you in some old school place in Venice! It's just stunning and cozy. The service was outstanding and the food yummy!!!! We've tried the fettuccine Alfredo and we had some pasta with Bolognese as well as Gorgonzola sauce! The Cesar salad was unbelievable!!!! If I could give this place a 10 I absolutely would!! Oh did I mention the Limoncello Drop Martini?? Thank me later!!! read more

Limoncello - Caprese salad - Italian Near Me - Cancún, ROO

I have traveled to Cancun twice. Both times, I have made sure to come to Limoncello. The seafood here is hard to beat; it is very fresh and top notch. The service here is also wonderful. It is a very upscale restaurant and very classy. I would have to say that this is the best sea food I have ever had. Both times I've been, I've sat right on the water. My family and best friend also loved their dinners here and the atmosphere. Next time I travel to Cancun, I will be back! read more

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