Ristorante Limoncello

We really enjoyed this restaurant on our visit to Boston. Reservations are highly recommended. We were greeted right away and seated quickly. The food came quickly, as well, and was cooked to perfection. However, it was not too busy when we first arrived. I recommend making this a stop on your next trip.

Ristorante Limoncello is a hidden gem in the North End of Boston. If you’re a local, you know there are countless Italian spots in the North End. This is my favorite spot. Ristorante Limoncello offers fresh, creative, and traditional Italian dishes. You’ll find favorites like Veal/Chicken Piccata, Pomodoro Pasta with Meatballs, and you can’t forget the Caprese Salad! Their menu is fairly large and they are happy to accommodate any reasonable request. For example, I requested they add mushrooms to my Veal dish. Not a problem! Service is very quick and they ensure your glass is always topped off. Food is also very quick coming out from the kitchen. If you’re a slow eater like we are, inform your server and/or space out your food when ordering. We stopped in to Ristorante Limoncello to enjoy Christmas dinner. The entire place is decorated and decked out for the holiday season. The dining room is small and intimate. I’d suggest upscale casual/classy attire. I started with your traditional Caprese Salad. The tomatoes were crisp, fresh, and juicy. The fresh mozzarella was very rich and sure to please! They brought out fresh-baked bread with EVOO, Parmesan Cheese, and Marinated Olives! The bread was so good we had them refill our basket! Next, we ordered the Vitello Piccata. This is veal prepared with fresh lemon, white wine, and capers. The veal was pounded perfectly thin and breaded perfectly. The veal was incredibly tender and flavorful. I won’t lie, by far the best “Veal Piccata” I have ever had. I’ll be back often. It’s that good! If you’re a fan of fresh pastas, you wont be disappointed. We ordered the Fettuccine Al Nero Di Seppia Con Astice. It is Black Squid Ink Fettuccine with Maine Lobster in a Tomato-Cream Sauce. The pasta was cooked to perfection and the sauce was phenomenal. It reminded me of a Vodka-Style Pasta Sauce. It wasn’t too sweet and it was not too acidic. And I am very picky when it comes to the sauce on my pasta! Lastly, we had to have dessert! Normally, we’d hit a pastry spot nearby. However, our favorites were closed on Christmas. We decided to give the Amaretto Cake a try. It was one of the BEST Amaretto Cake slices I have ever had. It was perfect and hit the spot after a large meal! Service was phenomenal and they truly take pride in the food and service. It’s one of my new go-to spots. Everything on the menu thus far has been top-notch!

The service was great, and the staff was friendly. The atmosphere was welcoming and relaxing. For our main dishes, we ordered the "Salmone Alla Maurizio," "Lasagna Mediterraneo," and "Rosette Al Montasio Ed Olio Di Tartufo." I particularly enjoyed the Salmon dish. However, it was a bit on the expensive side overall.

Great wine selection and an impeccable menu. Able to get in last min without reservations was a big plus.

Conveniently located next to the Paul Revere house, this Italian eatery is a must. We started our meal with the meatballs pared with the limoncello. Main dishes consisted of veal piccata, fusile ragù, chicken parmigiana, and lasagna. Perfectly portioned and good value.