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Limoncello RistoranteNEW!
Northern Sicilian cuisine is served by fireside in this warm, inviting Italian bistro. Daily specials include veal dishes, gourmet pizzas and homemade offerings at the lunch buffet. Catering available.
Read more from about Limoncello in our Behind the Food series. Limoncello
WC Dish recommends: Any of the delicious wood burning oven pizza.
26 Reviews So Far Newest First
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This is my first and Last time
I dine at Limoncello’s. After hearing good things about this restaurant, we decided to take my son there for his birthday.
He ordered a pizza, the crust tasted like a cracker, cannot believe this is a pizza from a wood burning oven. My entree, the Chicken Limoncello, was of poor quality, the chicken was battered chicken tenders, the angel hair pasta was mush, and the sauce was of package quality. My wife’s dish, the mushroom agnilotti, wasn’t as bad, how can you screw up frozen pasta, these were not made fresh. This restaurant is not Italiano, it is AMERICANO! Olive Garden, Carrabba’s, American corporation crap. I cannot believe the owners are from Italy, they would never get away with this in Italia! They should be ashamed of themselves. Do yourself a big favor, STAY AWAY. A total dissapointment! -
This is my fourth visit to Limoncello and my LAST! Being Italian and appreciating good food, I really tried with this restaurant and am displeased. My dining companion’s appetizer was “out of a can,” and unseasoned. His linguini was mushy and the shellfish was ridiculously overcooked, accented with a flavorless sauce. He actually had to mask the taste with parmesan cheese…on seafood!!!!! The raviolis are still laying in my stomach, hard and longing to be digested…super al dente! The salad was and has been each time difficult to taste under the gallon of balsamic vinaigrette. The service was great, but the food does not come close to say an Albertos in WC or San Nicola in Berwyn. It just doesn’t seem authentic to me.
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LIMONCELLO IS THE BEST ITALIAN RESTURANT IN WEST CHESTER ! WE ALWAYS HAVE GREAT FOOD AND GREAT SERVICE EVERY TIME WE GO. I DECICED TO GET THE ONE OF MANY CREATIVE CHEF SPECIALS THE RED SNAPPER OSCAR. THE BEST DISH I EVER HAD COMPLAMENTS TO THE CHEF.MY WIFE HAD ANOTHER CREATIVE SPECIAL THE VEAL OSSO BUCCO SO TENDER AND DELICOUS AND IT ALSO CAME WITH RISSITO WHAT A AMAZING COMBINATION.FOR DESSERT WE HAD THE LIMONCELLO FLUTE THE BEST DESSERT THEY HAVE ALONG WITH MOMMA MARIA’S TIAMASU IT’S SO GOOD YOU REALLY MUST TRY IT. NOW WE CAN’T WAIT FOR THERE EXPANSION
WITH A FULL SERVICE BAR COMING SOON SO WE CAN BRING MANY MORE OF OUR FRIENDS.BRAVO LIMONCELLO -
My husband took me to Limoncello for my birthday a few weeks ago. We were very disappointed from the start of the meal. We arrive around 6:00 on a Friday night and their were multiple families dining. Normally this would not be an issue however, the table closest to us had three very loud and out of control kids. It was so cold in the restaurant that I did not take off my coat. When the meal starts out with tasteless bread you know you are in trouble. The starter Caesar salad was tasteless and over priced. The dish that I ordered was bland and un editable. I attempted to push the food around on my plate and act enthused about our dinner but on the inside I was screaming. When we left, my husband said to me that he was a little disappointed that the restaurant did not live up to it’s reputation. I did not share my thoughts since it was nice gesture. But wow…what a waste of money. I will not go back. On a positive note, our waiter was very polite and attentive
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Last night was my second visit to Limoncello and I couldn’t help but feel I was back in Rome. We started with the bruschetta - the olive oil pleasantly coated my lips and the tomatoes had just the right seasonings. Then on to my entrée of Veal medallions in a rose sauce on a bed of cappellini – delizioso. Joe, our waiter, could not have been nicer or more accommodating. He was well versed on the evening’s specials, answered all questions with ample knowledge of food – a delight. Definitely a Numero Uno on my WC restaurant list.
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Limoncello is fabulous! You MUST eat there!!!
I take all of our out of town guests there, and is my 1st recommendation when I am asked for somewhere to eat in West Chester!
The Lobster Ravs are better than anywhere else. I only get them there now.
LOVED IT!Hope to be there again soon!
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Ate at Limoncello last night, I gave it an A-. The calamara fritte was excellent. Cooked just the way i like it. The Bruschetta was delicious and a nice touch. Dinner was good, but not great. I had the Chicken Parmesan and my gf had a Chicken dish that I cannot remember the name of but it had eggplant and artichoke hearts on it. She said it was ok too. Dessert was fantastic, I had the Apple toulet with an expresso and my gf had the tiramisu. Both delicious. Over all, not the best italian food that I have had (Little Italy on the Shore in Ocean City, MD) but it’s right up there at #2 or 3. Like I said before A-.
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Had a very good dinner at Limoncello last night. We shared the calamari appetizer, which was some of the best we’ve had. It was not overcooked or greasy. It came with two very good dipping sauces. I had the porcini stuffed agnolotti, which is essentially mushroom ravioli. It was excellent and a good-sized portion. I had enough for leftovers and it was even better the next day. My hushand had shrimp and crab fra diavlo. He said it was very good and spicy with a good portion of shrimp, but not much crab. The peanut butter cheesecake was also very good. Our waitress was very pleasant and attentive. They brought complimentary bruschetta at the beginning of the meal and a shot of Limoncello at the end, both nice touches. If I had to complain about anything it would be that the space isn’t large enough. Whenever the door opened a cold breeze came in and there wasn’t room for people waiting for their tables to be comfortable. Also, I think the restaurant was likely over-capacity. You could barely squeeze by tables to get to the bathroom, not the safest situation. Hopefully, that will be rectified with the expansion.
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Ate lunch there today with my spouse and it was just ok. They have a lunch buffet that looked like a good assortment, but I felt we were urged a little strongly to try the buffet. Instead, I opted for the Italian Hoagie and my wife tried the Eggplant Sandwich.
When I ordered the Italian Hoagie, the waiter had to check because he said it had been removed from the menu!?! I didn’t understand, because it was on my menu. He came back and said they could make it. I can’t say this was the most authentic Italian Hoagie I’ve ever had.
The space was also very tight and loud. Hopefully, they will space things out better once their expansion is done.
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Limoncello is my Jullieta…with love! I cheer to the fact that they are soon able to please more mouths at one sitting by expanding nextdoor with a full service bar. Indulge with an order of Fried Calamari, Veal Milazzo, fresh bread and your own select vino rosso for a magical evening.
To my fellow West Chester taste buds…..
WCeater…so much negativity from the tongue. Why return if displeased the first time? Would you like me to call you a bad name, twice? Is this website not WC Comparison? The key to a successful restaurant is to have a UNIQUE taste. Unique meaning different from the competition (i.e. Albertos).
Secondly, for those commenting about the wait….your ameatuers. An experienced WC diner should know that waiting is standard in this town, especially for a great restaurant like Limoncello!
Fantastico!
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The food was alright - nothing special. I brought home leftovers and they went bad only a day later. It made me question what they served us.
The biggest problem was that we had a reservation and still had to wait over an hour and a half to even sit down. The hostess told us multiple times that it’d be another 10 mins when it turned out to be 40. I’m highly disappointed and will never go back.
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we ate at limoncello last night and who did we see when we came in cole hamels (phillies pitcher) and his wife. wow even sport’s stars eat at limoncello. my meal was fantasic the chicken limoncello was so good i had to ask for more bread to soak the juice. my wife had veal milazo the veal was so tender she just only had to use her fork to cut it. i give limoncello 5 stars because service and the food were outstanding.
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It’s intimate and cozy, great place to bring a date. We loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LIMONCELLO is PERFECTION!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone who knows good food, knows, that the food Taste Great!!!!!!! It’s a family place where people can feel at home, unlike any other place in West Chester. The staff and owners are friendly and attentive. The moderate prices and warm atmosphere encourage, sampling the delicious tastes of Sicilian cooking. All of the appetizers and dinners that my family tried were fabulous. My three year old son loved his personal pizza. We loved everything and will make it our Family SPOT. -
Had lunch at Lemoncello, and I really question what all the rave is about? I found the food to be of poor quality and also found the veal over cooked and very tough to even cut. Service was ok, but being one of only a hand full of customers…..I felt more attention could have been given to filling my water and less time on over cooking my meal.
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We made a rservation for SaturdAY SEPTEMBER 22. When we arrived at 7:00 PM for our resevation they had no record of it. I swore I swould not be back. While away on business, my family went on a Wednesday night. Everone was dissapointed. The veal tasted like beef jerky, the pasta was okAY. The eggplant parmasean was not as good as BUCCA DE BEPPO.
Will not be back
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Limoncello is outstanding! Great food…great atmosphere and great service!
My husband and I had heard so many good things about Limoncello and the buzz was right! We went with 2 other couples and everyone agreed; you couldn’t get more authentic and delicious Italian dishes if you went straight to Italy! Before we paid our bill we were already planning our next visit, who we’re bringing and what we were ordering next!
The calamari was fantastic, best in the area for sure!! Fresh, lightly fried and delicious. I enjoyed the rack of lamb and my husband a pasta dish with shrimp and crab. Finsihed off the night with fresh homemade Biscotti and Espresso!
If you want authentic DELICIOUS Italian food you must try Limoncello!
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Step through the door and you’ll experience the warmest Italian ambiance in the county! The family owners and friendly, well trained staff always have a smile on their face while they attend to your every need. The decor is very pleasing and inviting with the usage of beautiful colors, tile and granite, and two large plasma screens always playing great Italian sounds. I suggest grabbing a table outside and enjoy your meal in the cool breeze of our ending summer nights. Get there early because they fill up fast with friendly and recurring loyal West Chester-ians. An option of call ahead seating is available. Dinner prices are very reasonable. The lunch buffet is $8.95 (incl beverage)….who can beat that?!
The menu includes a mix of classic Italian ingredients and contemporary tastes that always satisfies my native Italian tastebuds. Their summer salad with fresh spring mix, strawberries, gorgonzola cheese, and pecans with rasberry vinegarette is delicious. Specials always include varieties of chicken, fishes, pastas, and beef. The Veal Milazzo (3 generous veal cutlets, topped with fresh mazzorella, and fresh tomato sauce) and Chicken Limoncello (fresh breast of chicken, egg dipped, lemon, white wine sauce, asparagus, crab) are fantastic and my favorites. If the stuffed pepper special is on the menu that night, be wise enough to order it.
Limoncello also offers great catering service and a take out menu with much to offer.
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I ate at Limincello with 3 of my friends on Monday, 8/27/07. I have eaten there at least 4 times. The noise level is high, so get there early. The food, as always, was fresh and superb.
I do however, have a complaint about our waiter. He was not attentative and was pre-occupied with the playing video games on the computer, that is located in the dining area. In addition he left the restaurant to observe the police activity across the street, (gas leak from owner’s car);and when he returned proceeded to our table without washing his hands. Sorry for the small tip. By the way we did not get our serving of bruchetta.DISAPPOINTED
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We went to dinner with another couple about 3 weeks ago. We had 6:30 pm reservations on a Saturday night. When we arrived at the restaurant, we were told that it would be a 45 minute wait to sit inside. Since it was a Saturday and we were hungry, we sucked it up and sat outside on a pretty humid evening. The food was great, the service was good, but I was really disappointed in their reservation “system”. If you are going to allow reservations, honor them. There was no difference in us making one and just showing up.
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We’ve been twice and both times the food was very good but the service was very slow. The place is small so it always seems crowded. The owners seem nice and the video on thier flat screen played a Sinatra concert. I liked it.
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I ate there Saturday night with a party of six. The food was great. Prices were very reasonable for the qualtity. The food included:
crab topped portabello: Very good (but difficult dish to ruin).
Antipasta: the serving for two fed the entire table. Nice.
Veal with Prociutta in red sauce: Delightful.
lobster ravioli in red sauce: Very good AND it included a lobster tail.
Added bonus: Everyone at table got a complimentary bruchetta and limoncello shot. Nice touch.
Although I don’t mind SLIGHTLY slow service, it took 10 minutes to have our wine opened and almost 15 minutes to receive bread. Unacceptable. Tip for all food establishments: Bring bread and drinks (or open wine) within the first few minutes of guest arrival and slower service later in the evening will be forgiven.
The other downside was the noise. Probably the loudest restaurant in West Chester. Tip for Limoncello: consider fashioning dainty earplugs out of napkin squares - perhaps in the shape of swans.
Safety tip: remove the chairs that were blocking the hall to the bathroom. If they lady at the front table needed to get there in a hurry - it could have gotten ugly. I think you now what I’m talking about.
I hereby give Limoncello 6.5 “that blue yak” stars out of 10.
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I had a delightful dinner at Limoncello. The complimentary bruchetta was outstanding, and I’m not a big fan of tomatoes! Our waitress offered to bring us a second helping after dinner if we wanted it. My husband and I both had veal entrees and polished them off. Dessert was special - half a pineapple hollowed out and filled with pineapple sorbet - a tasty, refreshing end to a meal on a hot summer night.
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The food is great but the restaurant is small and noisy. I have been there 4 times and the last 2 times the service was bad. The place was not crowded and it took forever to get our food. In addition to the long waits the female wait staff we had the last 2 times there were crabby in general and did nothing to explain the delays. I’ll definiely go there again and give them another chance since I am hoping 3 is not a charm and the service is as good as it was the first 2 times I was there.
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I had my graduation luncheon at Limoncello and it was amazing! At first I was denied reservations (for a party of 14-gasp!) but were eventually obliged after I convinced them of the possibility of heavy volume on graduation day.
I had set up plans months in advance and even picked out a a spot in the front window–where I wanted everyone at one table to facilitate conversation. This was all well and fine with them. However, when we arrived, there was one table of three people that had been seated at one of the tables my party would need in order to sit in the window. We were seated in a “party room” in the back (which I had seen and didn’t like the idea of –near the bathroom and kitchen) and had to split the group between two tables. This was a major issue with me, but there was nothing I could do at this point. I did not want to be “Grad-zilla” and insist that they move the folks sitting in the window area.
All in all, the food was fantastic and I would go back again…just not with a large group.
I definitely reccomend the food though! The bruchetta was some of the best I’ve ever had, the antipasta was fabulous and everyone loved thier meals. No complaints for the food.
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Limoncello was the destination for our dinner group a couple of weeks ago. We too are WC fans though the WC Dish crew could pretty much be our kids.
Overall the food is good - not great - the service quite good - the ambiance very agreeable. BYOB is always fine by us.
Here are some insights that I gained: we were a group of 10. I arrived just after 5:30pm and asked for the table since they wouldn’t take a reservation on the phone (contrary to what the sidebar here states). Limoncello’s staff did a beautiful shuffle and viola - the table for 10 was set up. My friends filtered in right up to 6pm - the designated meet time. Warning: if you came at 5:50 for a table for 10 (or 8 and maybe 6) — forgettaboutit! You’d be waiting a looong time due to the popularity of Limencello.
The noise level in the restaurant is just right - a good buzz of energy without being so loud that we can’t talk. Catching up and talking is just as important as the food to this group.
With 10 folks we ordered a wide range of dishes from the veal to pasta. Everyone was glad they ate there and most of us have visited the restaurant again in the month since we were there.
I enjoyed some of the Limencello touches such as a free taste of bruchetta at the start and of limoncello at the finish.
When we left a crowd of a dozen or more people were on the street - bundled in winter coats and happily waiting until their table was ready. or maybe they were just happy that a party of 10 was leaving…
They have a lunch buffet which my husband and I enjoyed since our dinner there. The buffet is a quick meal that is reasonably priced ($8 currently - including beverage). Salads to pasta to a nice white fish were available. It’s an outstanding setup and offering for a one-of-a-kind restaurant that makes it even more impossible to go to chain restaurants!
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