We came here for lunch and had a great experience. It wasn't busy at all, which made for a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. The restaurant was super cute, and the staff was very attentive throughout our lunch. The cacio e pepe was absolutely delicious--perfectly prepared and full of flavor. The drinks were also a standout, especially the ones made with limoncello--so refreshing and well-balanced. Overall, a really nice spot for a laid-back lunch with great food and excellent service. Would definitely come back! read more

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Here's the deal: being greeted at the door like it's your family's home is amazing! The service was excellent! The buratta & prosciutto appetizer was a perfect start. The pasta dishes were outstanding! A wonderful meal at Limoncello. read more

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Limoncello arrives burdened by its own mythology. On social media, it is framed as a transportive experience--sun-washed Amalfi charm, polished plates, and a kind of effortless Italian sophistication that feels curated for the camera. In person, the illusion thins quickly. A reservation had been secured for an indoor table, yet the initial interaction was marked by a persistent attempt to redirect us outside. The suggestion, repeated with quiet insistence, set an early tone: service that felt less like guidance and more like gentle negotiation. We obliged briefly, until rain forced the obvious correction. Even then, the transition indoors felt less than seamless, as though accommodating a basic request required recalibration. Inside, the dining room resists the fantasy it advertises. Where one expects cohesion--light, texture, a sense of place--there is instead a disjointed atmosphere. The décor leans rustic, but without the intimacy or intentionality that makes rusticity appealing. More striking, however, was an intrusive, chemical-leaning odor--sharp enough to register immediately, ambiguous enough to unsettle. Whether the result of cleaning agents or something less benign, it lingered in a way no restaurant can afford. The evening took a more concerning turn at a neighboring table, where multiple diners sent back a lobster dish, citing an unmistakably off smell. A replacement was issued, only to be met with the same complaint. The table, visibly unsettled, opted to abandon the dish altogether. It is difficult to overstate how much an incident like this reverberates across a room; appetite, once compromised, rarely recovers.Against that backdrop, the meal unfolded with diminishing optimism. The pear salad arrived composed but underdeveloped--its sweetness untempered, its balance unresolved. It gestured toward refinement without achieving it. The margherita pizza, often a reliable barometer of a kitchen's discipline, fell short: a slack crust, muted tomato, and mozzarella that failed to assert freshness or depth. The fettuccine with mushrooms leaned heavily on richness without complexity, the sauce coating rather than integrating, the mushrooms contributing little beyond texture. There is, at Limoncello, an evident ambition--to align itself with a certain tier of dining, to meet the expectations of a clientele drawn as much by reputation as by cuisine. But ambition, here, outpaces execution. The disconnect between image and experience is not subtle; it defines the visit. Perhaps this was an off night. Restaurants, like all institutions, have them. But consistency is the currency of credibility, and on this occasion, Limoncello spent freely without replenishment. For a place so buoyed by curated perception, the reality feels notably, and unfortunately, less convincing. read more

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What an amazing AUTHENTIC Italian spot!!! Came here with some friends and this place was the perfect spot for family style sharing. We got to share and try everything! I highly recommend ordering things for the table for everyone to try. Located in the a very popular spot so also great for people watching. Everything we had was fabulous. Staff was also amazing and quick with their service. Everyone was very nice Overall great spot and this restaurant will be on my list when I am back in Miami read more

Excellent service and ambience. Food is simple but well done. They could improve on the presentation and the down note goes to their tiramisu. read more

Limoncello - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

This is a tough review to write as the food here is TRULY top notch. However, everything else needs a lot of help. We had a reservation and even though it was raining, they tried to seat us outside because come to find out, there is not nearly enough space inside this spot. We sat down and were immediately cramped, as servers were trying to walk behind us the entire time with roughly a foot of space to do so. Additionally, with the rain and humidity they seemed to be having a ceiling issues, where all their vents were dripping including on customers and their food. We started with a bottle of wine, calamari, meatballs and a pizza (which again, were all incredible). We were feeling like the server wanted to rush us even though we were a big party and continually ordering food and drinks. Then, while waiting for our meals one of the servers tripped in one of the many puddles of water from the leaking ceiling and fell and dropped all the food she was carrying. In this process my mom and dad were covered in red sauce. We asked the waitress if she was okay and she said yes, but no one came to check on my family who was now uncomfortably sitting in food. In the chaos, it felt like our server then wanted nothing to do with us, as I think he didn't know how to handle the fiasco. Our food finally arrives, and sadly was extremely tasty but at this point we all just want to leave as the vibes have been completely ruined. When we finally ask for our check the server doesn't offer anything for the inconvenience. My dad asked to speak with a manager, who wasn't even aware of the disaster. My dad explained if someone would have just come up to us and asked if we were okay and if there was anything they could do we would have felt much better about the situation as it was an accident. The manager then offered us a discount on the bill and apologized which was a bit of a consolation. If you are looking for Italian food in the area though, I have to believe there are better options. read more

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Sat outside along the street on a pleasant evening. Lobster ravioli was very good. The pappardelle fungi e tartufo was just okay (a little too much truffle for me). Service was actually poor for a restaurant with such a good reputation--we had to wait 10+ minutes to get olive oil after asking for it, and the water was never refilled once. The waitstaff was more interested in getting folks on the street to choose this restaurant for their meal than serving the ones they already had. 20% tip was automatic--which is fine--but the management needs to figure out a way to encourage attentive service because it was sorely lacking on this evening. Also, there's some false info on the internet about there being a happy hour from 4-6 pm. This location doesn't offer that. read more

Found the cutest Italian place on Miami Beach this past week, and also the best meal of the week! Right on Washington Avenue, you get the sense of Italy when sitting on the sidewalk for dinner and be surrounded by cute lemon decor. Even though it was a tad warm this night, the fan provided plenty of air to allow us to enjoy ourselves. We started out with some delicious Limoncello Drop martinis. The perfect sweetness with a garnish was a great round with our appetizers of burrata and calamari. The burrata was cold and creamy and paired well with the prosciutto. The calamari was hot and crispy. For mains, my friends had wine while I went for the Limoncello Mojito, I mean I was in Miami only seemed right! Our pasta dishes and seafood dish were served with a great portion and were hot. I loved how mine was served in a pan! Servers and hostess were friendly and drinks and food served quickly. My only complaint would be is on my reservation I asked for a table inside but we were seated outside. Not sure the miscommunication there but it ended up being ok. Highly recommend this cute gem for a nice Miami Beach meal. read more

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This place is so cute! They do offer amble inside seating as well as outdoor seating. The free bread? Out of this world. The pasta plates? Honestly, some of the best we've had--perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. The drinks hit the spot and paired beautifully with the meal. On top of all that, the staff was friendly, upbeat, and genuinely fun to interact with. Their energy made our dining experience even better. Of all the places we visited during our trip, Limoncello easily earned a spot in our top 3. We'll be thinking about those pasta plates for a long time. read more

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This is a relatively premier Italian restaurant with a brilliant vibe and jam packed into the late night. This is a place to go when you're tired of spring-breaky sorority food on plastic menus. The tattooed sprightly waiter from Naples was authentic good, though couldn't talk me into the $150 bottle of red. The staff here were terribly busy but total pros and made sure everyone everywhere, sitting or waiting, was getting what they needed. It's great fun with a lemon scent and a relief to be not on main drag. read more

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Great Italian spot! The pastas were delicious. The seafood pasta was very good and so was the cacio e pepe with the steak dish! They have indoor and outdoor seating available; service was good. They have nice wines to choose from and good menu with pizza and such. I would come back again and order the same thing from how delicious it was. If you plan to sit outside, make sure it's closer to evening time, it can get hot! read more

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I was really looking forward to try Limoncello, but was so disappointed when the food did not match the high ratings. All the dishes were mediocre. Be careful with the scan payment, there is an extra charge. The decor is very cute and cozy, the service is friendly. read more

Limoncello - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

When I say authentic, I mean, authentic, they even have fresh off the boat young Italian men & women standing out waiting to greet you and are they handsome and beautiful! For that alone, you gotta go visit Limoncello while in Miami Beach Florida! read more

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Just stopped here cause the decor was so cute and full of lemons, who wouldn't be enticed? Our pastas were perfectly cooked, el dente, flavor well balanced and not heavy like most Italian restaurants. The wood over fired pizza was delicious with thin crust and fresh tasting ingredients. Calamari was crunchy outside, soft inside, and light despite being fried. Service was quick and friendly, probably helped that we were one of 3 other party on prime week day lunch hours. Would definitely come back again if I'm in the area! read more

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Staying in Miami Beach for a long weekend and love Limoncello the drink so that factored into our decision to have dinner here. Starting out, Salvatore our waiter, was AMAZING (in capital letters for a reason). We started with limoncello shots and some sautéed mussels. Had cocktails and the four of us had, spaghetti alle vongole, rigatoni carbonara, lobster ravioli and cacio e pepe. Each was amazing and so tasty. For dessert we had the cannoli and their special lemon and almond cake. Personally I preferred the lemon cake but I love all things lemon. We enjoyed the experience so much that we went back for lunch the next day for more limoncello and a Margherita pizza. Definitely recommend. read more

Limoncello - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

We (group of 4) had reservations at 6pm on a Monday night but had no trouble getting seated earlier. We decided to sit outside and when it was cooler they brought out the heat lamps. We shared two appetizers - Polpette meatballs: absolutely delicious! The meatballs were very well flavored and the sauce was a great accompaniment that we used the focaccia to take the last bit - Sautéed mussels: though well cooked, these were a bit bland. I wouldn't get these again On to the entrees - pappardelle funghi e tartufo: after adding parmigian cheese to increase the saltiness, this was amazing. The mushroom flavor and the cream was very well balanced. - chicken parmigiana and spaghetti: very well done. The chicken was crispy but tender and the spaghetti sauce was delicious - linguine al frutti di mare (senza pomodoro): my SIL is a bit picky about tomatoes and requested to removed them from the dish. It resulted in a bland sauce. The seafood was well cooked and had good texture though it lacked flavor -cacio e Pepe with shaved truffle: this lived up to what my brother and cousin saw on Instagram, which is why we came here. They didn't prepare it in front of him, which makes sense as it was a windy evening and we were told they generally don't do that anymore. He loved it. We all got a bite and agree it was very good. For dessert, we shared the Nutella cheesecake. It was a light cheesecake that had Nutella drizzled over it with some pistachios. A "light" dessert was a great ending to the meal. This isn't New York style but after all the carbs and cream, we were all ok with that! The hostesses were very nice. Our waiter, Ryan was funny and fun. It was a great experience overall. Hope to get back there at some point! read more

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Limoncello is a very good and authentic Italian restaurant with servers who are friendly and efficient. Overall, I would recommend this place to people. I enjoyed my food, my drinks and the atmosphere. They sang happy birthday, chit chatted with customers and the energy was good! But I did want to raise some concerns I had that did not seem appropriate. To start, we had a reservation for 6 people at 7 pm. We had this reservation made for a while and were very excited for it. The day of, we get an email saying they moved it to 8. I thought this was weird, considering we didn't get a phone call or reasoning. No matter, we don't mind! We arrive and they start setting a table up for us and all is good! This is a very crowded and intimate restaurant. There is not a lot of room to move around and the servers or other patrons will bump into you a lot. The most disappointing part of this restaurant was there was a dripping vent that was dripping on my arm the whole dinner, and I raised it to the owner, Guido, who did not seem to care. Nothing was addressed and this happened all night. This was a very gross aspect considering my arm is sticky throughout the duration of the meal. Moving on from this, everything was delicious and they include bread at the beginning which was a nice touch. read more

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Guido was entertaining and the food was great. Intimate dining experience. Recommend read more

Very small quaint restaurant. Seating inside and outside. Small tables, tight seating. very Good Looking staff all speak Italian. Food made fresh. Napoli was where the host, wines and major cuisine came From. Wine selection was delicious. Bartender also served some great cocktails Salvatore the host, made our meal and we felt like we were eating with family! Branzino was excellent! Known for its pizzas and desserts, gah the lemon cake and tiramisu was to die for! read more

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We dined at Limoncello somewhat late in the evening around 10pm. We arrived after a 20 minute walk south down Washington from a showing of The Lincoln Road Hustle street theater production at the Colony Theater. It was a bit cool for Miami Beach, but the gas heaters helped keep us warm as we dined al fresco. We stared with a limoncello drop cocktail, polpette (meatballs in a red sauce with shaved cheese) and warm bread. I loved the meatballs. For main courses, we had the fettuccine with pink sauce and 4 tiger prawns and the chicken parmigiana. I peeled the shells off the large prawns with my bare hands - the meat was amazing and well-worth the effort and messiness, not to mention the price. The chicken parmigiana was also very good, with a side of pasta in red sauce. Luckily, our server provided me a pile of wet naps to clean my hands. Our server suggested good white wines to pair with our meals, including a pinot grigioca borgo for the prawns. The fettuccine prawns was extremely decadent and rich - quite delicious! I highly recommend it but you may not need to eat another meal for a week. Alright, well, we still made room for the tiramisu - now, I've had me many a great tiramisu, but this one was one of the best. read more

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Absolutely loved it! The food was amazing and the staff was so friendly. Will definitely be back. Class act! read more

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Food and staff are amazing!! The Italian wine selection is very good!! Loved the whole evening!! We were traveling for business and it was a great end to the !! read more

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Was very excited to try this place while we were in Miami. I read a few reviews and most were good so I didn't dig any deeper. While the place was cute and the staff very welcoming I didn't feel the food lived up to the expectations especially for what was charged. read more

Alfredo and margarita pizza were so amazing. Pasta was homemade and delicious. Atmosphere was great with the cute lemon decor and the Italian waiters Federico was amazing as well as the table girl. read more

Limoncello - A delicious drink! - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Most disappointing and also the most expensive meal of our vacation. Small portion of branzino was cooked ok, but was $45 compared to a lovely restaurant we went to on Ocean that charged $39 for a whole fish. Husband got the ribeye special priced at $75 that was not seared well, so the fatty cut they gave him was not rendered properly. They covered it in sauce and condiments to hide the poor quality. Also, they do not make their own limoncello and they do not make most of the pastas inhouse. There are plenty of better places to go in Miami. However, if you are ever in Boston and can go to the Limoncello there, you should. read more

Food was okay but pricing off. $18 for plain spaghetti for one of the kids. Portion was even small. Unbelievable. Even for Miami.

Our first time here at Limoncello, and our waiter, Luis was absolutely spot on with his service and recommendations! It's a quaint little spot on Washington Street, that is super easy to get to. We ordered fettuccine Alfredo, carbonara, polpette, chicken parm, and Cesar salad.... Absolutely divine!!! There was nothing that was off key! I can't wait to come back!! read more

Craving Italian food, we decided to go to Limoncello. We first ordered a Negroni and the Luxury Margarita, just delicious! For our appetizer, we had the Burrata & Prosciutto, it was sooo good! Our main dishes were the Branzino and the Cacio e Pepe (truffle pasta) and both dishes were super yummy! Finally, for dissert, we ordered a cannoli and lemon sorbet. Everything we ordered was extremely delicious, the only item that disappointed me a bit was the cannoli. The place was super cute and clean. The part that made it extraordinary and the reason I'll remember this place, was Ryan, our server. He was super friendly, funny and took his time explaining everything we asked about. We definitely enjoyed meeting Ryan, the sweetest Italian gentleman. read more

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1. Ryan was THE best server. Top quality. 2. Food is the finest Italian I've had, both hands down. We started with the Pulpo alla griglia. The octopus was prepared perfectly and was like butter with every bite. Then we had Linguine Scoglio with lobster and a mix of other shell fish. Again, melt in your mouth meat with perfect al dente pasta. We, also, shared a Prosciutto pizza. Fresh cut tomatoes, fresh shaved parmigiana and the most tender slices of prosciutto. To finish, a cup of homemade Tiramisu. It made me melt in my chair. Romantic setting on the streets on Miami Beach was a huge plus. Don't notice the cars and crowd passing by. Please make sure to have a meal and fall in love with Italian food like no other. read more

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Came for dinner for two Monday night at 8pm. No reservations. Seated right away near the back of the dining room. Served by lovely Carlos. Pros: - octopus super tender, definitely one of the better ones I've had - mussels, huge portion and really simple flavors (served searing hot broth) - mushroom pasta tastes really fresh and served piping hot from the pan - atmosphere is lively and fun - service of clearing and swapping new plates and cutlery very prompt Notes: - 20% gratuity on top of the total, tip additional read more

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We had an amazing meal with incredible service and great vibe. Federico took great care of us--a perfect 10 across the board! read more

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We had a really wonderful experience dining here. The food was delicious, well-prepared, and came out just right. Federico provided excellent service--he was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. His hospitality made the evening feel extra special. Overall, we had a great time and left feeling very satisfied. read more

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The place is kitschy plastic lemons everywhere, but with a sort of trellis and lemony print curtains you could say it's mildly charming. There's a wood burning oven and pizzas coming out looked good. The linguine frutti de mare was cooked nicely, the lobster ravioli was tasty and unlike other reviews lobster was tasted and plentiful. Tiramisu was anything but, pass. Our waiter was gregarious but inattentive. Specifically told to hold all pepper on a dish, or else make a substitute, dinner was brought out with pepper as usual - our party could not safely eat it. A quick substitute was rendered, after which service became nonexistent. And, it's Miami, so the waiter got 20% on the entire tab including liquor, which i feel was bullshit. So, if ur there, and you don't mind a heavy tab, It's ok, but not a destination ever. read more

The food is excellent! The service was friendly and quick! The atmosphere is cute! This is the best restaurant we ate at in Miami. The pizza margarita my partner had was tasty as was my cacio e Pepe. The seasoning on the eggplant Parmesan appetizer and the Caesar salad we had before dinner was wonderful. The wine was tasty as was the lemoncello we had as an apartif at the end of the meal. Definitely worth a visit! Your taste buds will thank you!! read more

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I wasn't expecting such a great meal here. It feels like an authentic Italian place. I got a mushroom pasta which was delectable. I finished it even though I had gotten food. The waiters are friendly and the area is nice. We happened to stay at the hotel it was in so there's a small discount with that. It was very convenient for us. read more

Limoncello - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

We ran into a tourist trap without realizing. First of all, I appreciate everyone in the service industry who's working on Christmas for the travelers who are looking for a safe haven on the day for dinner. However, this doesn't justify the bad service, mid food and shifty establishment. The prices were significantly higher than the menu on their website. They had a limited menu because of Christmas but there was no mention of it on their social media. The service was bad, the waiter kept pushing for the most expensive bottles of wine in the menu aggressively. They forgot to bring the complimentary focaccia and to one more table next to us. The food was OK, not worth the price or the service. read more

Used to be our favorite Miami spot. Hair in food tonight, 60 min to get cold food. It used to be amazing! read more

This is a wonderful little gem. This is like going to your italian family's house for dinner. All the staff is italian and so kind and generous. The food can't beat it. The vibe so welcoming. I can say the same thing like a 100 different ways. I had the carpaccio and my friend had the bolognese, both were delicious and I wish I lived in Miami so I could come here more. Will definitely be back next time I am in Miami. read more

Excelente service, amazing food, and a cute ambiance little Italian gem in South Beach. This place surprised me in a great way, my daughter has wanted to try this restaurant for a long time and we just had lunch, and perfect, our server Ryan was the best server I have known long time, charismatic and attentive. We have had a great time here since we entered the first door, the place has a vibe and is super pretty and the food is the most delicious, calamari perfect, carpaccio delicious and fresh, and the focaccia just to eat 10 baskets. My main course was the special ribeye with cacio e Pepe and was good. Everything in this place is 100% worth it read more

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Sorry--I don't get the high reviews for this place. It is located in a boutique hotel, and we sat inside on a rainy night. There was weirdly no ceiling panels so it felt like we were in some industrial warehouse. The tablescapes were fine, albeit a little kitschy with fake lemons and plants. The food was also fine, but nothing to write home about. However, what turned us off most was the service. It felt pushy and very upsell-focused, like we were in a tourist trap straight from Italy. If a customer asks your opinion between two $50-60 bottles of wine, don't say "neither" and try to upsell them on the most expensive bottle on the menu. read more

Limoncello - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida