Limoncello – Italian
Limoncello invites guests into a sun-drenched sanctuary where the bright zest of the Mediterranean meets the refined elegance of a classic coastal bistro. The air hums with the clinking of wine glasses and the aroma of sautéed garlic as platters of chilled oysters on the half shell and golden, balsamic-glazed calamari arrive at tables draped in crisp linen. From the delicate crunch of brie wrapped in buttery phyllo to the hearty warmth of savory sausage and broccoli rabe, every dish captures a sense of timeless indulgence and spirited hospitality.
Franklin Turnpike +12016525577 http://limoncellonj.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, halal, vegan, mediterranean, pescatarian, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, low-fodmap, carnivore, raw-food, tlc, detox, aip, volumetrics, alkaline, zone, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic, sirtfood, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the perfectly portioned dishes and exceptionally crispy textures, noting that the food consistently impresses with its quality. Celebrated for its intimate setting, the restaurant is praised for its accommodating service and staff who demonstrate deep menu knowledge to ensure a memorable experience.
Menu
Appetizers
- Mozzarella Caprese - $12.95: Fresh tomato, mozzarella, and roasted peppers Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters on the Half Shell - $14.95: 6 pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clams on the Half Shell - $14.95: 12 pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zuppa di Clams - $14.95: Light tomato saffron broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli Rabe with Sausage - $12.95: Hot peppers and sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels - $11.95: Light plum tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Cheese Tower - $11.95: Sliced tomato, beets, goat cheese, balsamic glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Balsamic Calamari - $15.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fritti - $15.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brie Cheese in Phyllo - $12.95: Phyllo dough, fresh fruit, honey, cranberry glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cakes - $13.95: Honey mustard sauce, 2 pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Rollatini - $12.95: Plum tomato, mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Portobello - $11.95: Roasted peppers, mozzarella Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zucchini Fritti - $11.95: Served with marinara and lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Artichoke Hearts Francese - $11.95: Lemon sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Mushrooms - $11.95: Four cheese, lemon sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Figs - $9.99: Walnuts, goat cheese, raspberry sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soups
- Pasta Fagioli Soup - $7.95 Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Limoncello Salad - $5.5: Greens, caramelized walnuts, goat cheese, raspberry dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $5.5: Traditional Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tricolore Salad - $5.5: Arugula, endive, radicchio, apple, gorgonzola, balsamic Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Casa Salad - $5.5: Romaine, olives, tomato, gorgonzola cheese, balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beets Salad - $5.5: Tomato, onions, gorgonzola cheese over greens, balsamic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Almonds Salad - $5.5: Greens, feta cheese, vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fennel Salad - $5.5: Shaved fennel over greens, caramelized walnuts, dry cranberry, goat cheese, raspberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Salad - $5.5: Tomato, onions, gorgonzola cheese, served over greens Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Ravioli Basilico - $20.95: Homemade cheese ravioli in a plum tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pappardelle Bolognese - $22.95: Grounded veal, plum tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine & Clams - $23.95: Fresh clams, garlic, basil in a white clams sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni Vodka - $20.95: Pink sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni Angello - $22.95: Sweet sausage, peas, mushrooms, pink sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Arrabbiata - $21.95: Ricotta cheese, herbs, spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cavatelli & Sausage - $22.95: Broccoli rabe, hot cherry peppers, garlic oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gondola - $20.95: Four cheese & spinach ravioli, light cream sauce, touch of tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Rigatoni - $22.95: Four cheese, vodka pink sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Manicotti - $18.99: House made four cheese manicotti with meat sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Parmigiana - $21.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marsala - $21.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Oreganato - $23.95: Breast of chicken, bread crumbs, garlic, wine, olives, capers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Danzis - $23.95: Chicken topped with poached pears, dry cranberry, sherry wine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Calabrese - $24.95: Breast topped with gorgonzola, wild mushrooms, red wine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Ginger - $24.95: Breast sautéed with almond, dry cranberry, sherry wine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Trefunghi - $25.95: Portobello, shiitake, domestic mushrooms, madeira wine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Saltimbocca - $27.95: Spinach, prosciutto, mozzarella, madeira wine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Benito - $26.95: Scallopini, eggplant, roasted peppers, brandy, goat cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Calabrese - $26.95: Wild mushrooms, red wine, gorgonzola cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Limoncello - $26.95: Jumbo shrimp, spicy garlic sauce over escarole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Shrimp - $26.95: Poached in a peach cherry sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snapper Livornese - $24.95: Olives, capers, and onions in a plum tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pistachio Salmon - $27.95: With poached peach in a cranberry sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tilapia Oreganato - $22.95: Olives, capers, diced tomato, garlic, wine, spinach Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zuppa di Pesce - $28.95: Jumbo shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, tomatoes over linguine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Marinara or Fra Diavolo - $26.95: Jumbo shrimp over linguine, spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Roasted Mushrooms - $6.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli Rabe - $8.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach - $6.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Escarole - $7.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cheesecake - $8
- Tiramisu - $8
- Limoncello Cake - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Carrot Cake - $8
Beverages
- Coffee
- Tea
Frequently Asked Questions about Limoncello
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports numerous diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, mediterranean, paleo, and pescatarian, featuring dishes like broccoli rabe and mozzarella caprese.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Limoncello is celebrated for its intimate setting and sun-drenched, coastal bistro atmosphere that diners describe as consistently memorable.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Limoncello is distinguished by its intimate coastal bistro atmosphere, exceptionally crispy textures, and accommodating staff who provide expert menu guidance.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This Italian restaurant stands out with a 4.0/5 rating, offering perfectly portioned dishes and exceptionally crispy textures in an intimate setting.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu is extensive, featuring diverse Italian appetizers and over forty dietary-specific options including keto, gluten-free, vegan, and mediterranean dishes.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Limoncello has an average rating of 4.0/5, with diners praising the quality of the food and the accommodating service.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Limoncello is a moderately priced ($$) Italian restaurant offering a high-quality dining experience.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors can expect perfectly portioned Italian dishes, exceptionally crispy textures, and an intimate setting with highly knowledgeable, accommodating staff.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Diners highly recommend the balsamic-glazed calamari, oysters on the half shell, brie wrapped in phyllo, and savory sausage with broccoli rabe.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This restaurant is ideal for dates, featuring an intimate setting with crisp linen tables and accommodating service rated 4.0/5.
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