Menu
Limoncello, located in La Mesa, CA, offers a vibrant Italian dining experience with a variety of dishes to choose from. From fresh salads like the Insalata Limoncello to flavorful pasta dishes like Spaghetti Nero, there is something for everyone at Limoncello. The menu also features delicious meat options like Ossobuco Di Maiale and Galleto Alle Erbe, cooked to perfection. Customers rave about the attentive service and welcoming ambiance, making dining at Limoncello a delightful experience. The use of fresh, quality ingredients shines through in every dish, creating a memorable dining experience for all. Don't miss out on the opportunity to indulge in authentic Italian cuisine at Limoncello.
Dinner Insalata
Caesar Salad
Lemon pangrattato, house Caesar dressing.
Strawberry and Beet Salad
Whipped lemon ricotta, smoked hot honey, balsamic pearls, spiced candied walnuts, pickled mustard seeds.
Insalata Tritata
Cauliflower, pea shoots, sugar pea snaps, apple, fennel, black truffle salt, lemon juice, evoo, pistachio dukkah.
Insalata Limoncello
Baby spinach, gorgonzola, roasted baby heirloom tomato, purple onions, croutons, balsamic vinaigrette.
Paccheri al pesto
Classic basil pesto, fried roasted baby heirlooms tomatoes, burrata
Spaghetti Nero Dinner
Squid ink spaghetti, prawns, clams, mussels, tomato sauce, wine, garlic.
Salsiccia E Friarelli Dinner
Rigatoni, italian sausage, broccolini leafs, garlic, oven roasted tomato, pinot grigio wine.
Panzerotti Dinner
Homemade ravioli stuffed, spinach, ricotta cheese, mushroom marsala creamy sauce.
Gnocchi
Homemade potato gnocchi, ricotta, fire roasted tomato, basil, walnuts, pesto
Casarecce Al Ragu Dinner
Beef ragu, roasted eggplant. Like grandma used to make it !
Mezzelune Di Aragosta Dinner
Half moon lobster ravioli, asparagus, baby heirloom tomato, saffron cream sauce
Pappardelle Dinner
Meatballs, italian sausage slowly, baby pork ribs cooked in a wine tomato sauce.
Spaghetti Carbonara Dinner
Classic carbonara.
Lasagne Bolognese Dinner
Classic meat lasagne.
Risotto Dinner
Carnaroli rice, prawns, zuchinni, roasted baby heirloom tomato, burrata.
Dinner Pasta
Dinner I Secondi
Ossobuco Di Maiale
Pork ossobuco, risotto, parmigiano, spinach.
Galleto Alle Erbe
Half deboned organic chicken grill with fresh herbs, roasted potato, broccolini, pine nut gremolata
Branzino
Pan seared whole branzino, capers, artichoke, citrus butter sauce
Brasato
18 hours braised boneless short rib, roasted tomatoes parmigiano reggiano, risotto
Agnello arrosto
Rack of lamb grilled , romesco, salsa Verde. Served with baby roasted potatoes and broccolini
Parmigiana Di Melanzane
Classic southern italian style eggplant parmigiana, homemade fettuccine.
Cioppino livornese
Fresh clams , fresh mussels, calamari, prawns, diced fish, Mediterranean olives, capers, fresh tomato broth
Sauteed Wild Mushrooms
Garlic, fresh herbs, white wine.
Broccoletti
Broccolini, red pepper pesto, pistachio dukkah, preserved lemon, pecorino.
Patate Al Forno
Fresh herbs and garlic roasted potato.
Dinner Sides & Soup
Lunch Panini
Porchetta Lunch
Focaccia bread, pork milanesa, arugula, tomato, calabrian chilli, aioli, burrata cheese.
Ortolano Lunch
Focaccia bread, portobello, eggplant, fontina cheese, roasted bell peppers, sun dried tomato, aioli.
Polpette Lunch
Ciabatta bread, homemade meatballs, tomato sauce, burrata and basil.
Pollo Genovese Lunch
Ciabatta bread, chicken breast, fontina cheese, sun dried tomato, arugula, pesto aioli.
Frittura di paranza
Flash fried calamari , shrimp , artichoke, san marzano, tomato sauce
Bruschetta
Fire roasted heirloom tomato, burrata, pesto
Arancini
Fontina, beef ragu, parmigiana reggiano mozzarella
Burrata
Heirloom tomatoes, basil, artichoke, extra virgin olive oil
Brie croccante
Lightly breaded Brie, flash fry, orange jam
Portobello
Roasted portobello mushrooms, ciabatta, sangiovese wine reduction
Polpette sorrentino
Homemade nonna traditional meatballs, pomodoro sauce, Mediterranean olives, whipped ricotta
Cozze & vongole
Fresh mussels and clams, garlic, vermentino white wine, fresh parsley, garlic crostini
Polpo
Roasted Mediterranean octopus, tapenade, burrata, lemon zest
Pane fresco
Homemade bread, assorted focaccia and ciabatta served with compound butter
Dinner antipasti