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

Dinner Insalata

Caesar Salad

Lemon pangrattato, house Caesar dressing.

$12.00

Strawberry and Beet Salad

Whipped lemon ricotta, smoked hot honey, balsamic pearls, spiced candied walnuts, pickled mustard seeds.

$15.00

Insalata Tritata

Cauliflower, pea shoots, sugar pea snaps, apple, fennel, black truffle salt, lemon juice, evoo, pistachio dukkah.

$15.00

Insalata Limoncello

Baby spinach, gorgonzola, roasted baby heirloom tomato, purple onions, croutons, balsamic vinaigrette.

$15.00

Paccheri al pesto

Classic basil pesto, fried roasted baby heirlooms tomatoes, burrata

$24.00

Spaghetti Nero Dinner

Squid ink spaghetti, prawns, clams, mussels, tomato sauce, wine, garlic.

$33.00

Salsiccia E Friarelli Dinner

Rigatoni, italian sausage, broccolini leafs, garlic, oven roasted tomato, pinot grigio wine.

$27.00

Panzerotti Dinner

Homemade ravioli stuffed, spinach, ricotta cheese, mushroom marsala creamy sauce.

$26.00

Gnocchi

Homemade potato gnocchi, ricotta, fire roasted tomato, basil, walnuts, pesto

$27.00

Casarecce Al Ragu Dinner

Beef ragu, roasted eggplant. Like grandma used to make it !

$25.00

Mezzelune Di Aragosta Dinner

Half moon lobster ravioli, asparagus, baby heirloom tomato, saffron cream sauce

$38.00

Pappardelle Dinner

Meatballs, italian sausage slowly, baby pork ribs cooked in a wine tomato sauce.

$28.00

Spaghetti Carbonara Dinner

Classic carbonara.

$24.00

Lasagne Bolognese Dinner

Classic meat lasagne.

$27.00

Risotto Dinner

Carnaroli rice, prawns, zuchinni, roasted baby heirloom tomato, burrata.

$29.00

Dinner Pasta

Dinner Pasta

Dinner I Secondi

Dinner I Secondi

Ossobuco Di Maiale

Pork ossobuco, risotto, parmigiano, spinach.

$36.00

Galleto Alle Erbe

Half deboned organic chicken grill with fresh herbs, roasted potato, broccolini, pine nut gremolata

$29.00

Branzino

Pan seared whole branzino, capers, artichoke, citrus butter sauce

$42.00

Brasato

18 hours braised boneless short rib, roasted tomatoes parmigiano reggiano, risotto

$36.00

Agnello arrosto

Rack of lamb grilled , romesco, salsa Verde. Served with baby roasted potatoes and broccolini

$40.00

Parmigiana Di Melanzane

Classic southern italian style eggplant parmigiana, homemade fettuccine.

$26.00

Cioppino livornese

Fresh clams , fresh mussels, calamari, prawns, diced fish, Mediterranean olives, capers, fresh tomato broth

$37.00

Sauteed Wild Mushrooms

Garlic, fresh herbs, white wine.

$9.00

Broccoletti

Broccolini, red pepper pesto, pistachio dukkah, preserved lemon, pecorino.

$13.00

Patate Al Forno

Fresh herbs and garlic roasted potato.

$9.00

Dinner Sides & Soup

Dinner Sides & Soup

Lunch Panini

Lunch Panini

Porchetta Lunch

Focaccia bread, pork milanesa, arugula, tomato, calabrian chilli, aioli, burrata cheese.

$18.00

Ortolano Lunch

Focaccia bread, portobello, eggplant, fontina cheese, roasted bell peppers, sun dried tomato, aioli.

$17.00

Polpette Lunch

Ciabatta bread, homemade meatballs, tomato sauce, burrata and basil.

$17.00

Pollo Genovese Lunch

Ciabatta bread, chicken breast, fontina cheese, sun dried tomato, arugula, pesto aioli.

$18.00

Frittura di paranza

Flash fried calamari , shrimp , artichoke, san marzano, tomato sauce

$23.00

Bruschetta

Fire roasted heirloom tomato, burrata, pesto

$17.00

Arancini

Fontina, beef ragu, parmigiana reggiano mozzarella

$17.00

Burrata

Heirloom tomatoes, basil, artichoke, extra virgin olive oil

$18.00

Brie croccante

Lightly breaded Brie, flash fry, orange jam

$17.00

Portobello

Roasted portobello mushrooms, ciabatta, sangiovese wine reduction

$20.00

Polpette sorrentino

Homemade nonna traditional meatballs, pomodoro sauce, Mediterranean olives, whipped ricotta

$17.00

Cozze & vongole

Fresh mussels and clams, garlic, vermentino white wine, fresh parsley, garlic crostini

$20.00

Polpo

Roasted Mediterranean octopus, tapenade, burrata, lemon zest

$22.00

Pane fresco

Homemade bread, assorted focaccia and ciabatta served with compound butter

$5.00

Dinner antipasti

Dinner antipasti