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Cafe Limoncello

4.1
4.1
189 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
Surprise your senses! Italy may be distant but Cafe Limoncello is a perfect destination for Authentic Italian cuisine and great wines. Limoncello has developed a faithful following for its fabulous breakfast, lunch and dinner entrées, spectacular décor and friendly atmosphere. Out-of-this-world desserts and down-to-earth prices are also an integral part of the Café Limoncello experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Dessert
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 9:00 am–11:30 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (905) 549-3556
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Café Limoncello offers on and off site customized catering, for all your functions. Whether it’s a baptism communion, anniversary, birthday party or corporate function, small or large, simple or elaborate, food only or full event planning, our experienced catering team can take care of all the details. Everything can be arranged to meet your desires and budget. Consider Café Limoncello for your next celebration. You will receive Café Limoncello quality food, pleasant professional service and compliments from your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    If you’re planning a special event, Café Limoncello has the perfect atmosphere. Whether it’s a birthday, first communion, baptism, anniversary, business luncheon or corporate event, why not consider our private party room, The Bella Room. This room can accommodate up to 50 of your special guests.
  • Private party contact
    Nancy Leo: (905) 549-3556
  • Neighbourhood
    Hamilton
  • Cross Street
    Edinburgh Ave.
  • Parking Details
    Parking is available on the metered street or in the public lots behind Cafe Limoncello.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 189 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

189 Reviews
  1. FVES

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2016

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    I have been to Limoncello a number times and decided to go with a friend on New Year's Eve. While our overall experience was good I was disappointed about a couple of things. They had run out of my first and second choice and my friend's first choice. We both had the veal scallopini which came with fettucine alfredo. Both were delicious but the veal was not a proper scallopini. Instead it waas a thick cutlet which was not what I was expecting especially since this was an Italian restaurant. Scallopini means thin slices and the meat should be pounded to become quite thin.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We love this place. Food and service have always been a positive experience.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Annual Christmas Eve breakfast wonderful time, great food. There was 13 of us

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2016

    overall3food2service5ambience2
    The service was great. Very accommodating as we moved tables a couple of times . The food was fair. The chicken breast on my salad was cold and dried out. My partners' pasta sat in a pool of oil. The dessert was enjoyable. The price for the meal did not reflect the quality of food.

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  5. TGIFhere

    Toronto

    43 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2016

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Other than a mistake (by the computer printing my pizza order) therefore waited while my husband ate everything was great. He ordered 2 additional toppings and I ordered as is on the menu but we ended up with 2 of my husbands pizza order. Waitress was very nice at updating us as to the time factor for it being ready. Wasn't her fault and was very attentive offering anything while I was waiting, etc.

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  6. drothwell

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    No matter what we go into limoncellos for whether it be breakfast lunch dinner they always give you 110% service smile and great food

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time visiting and won't be our last! Great food and service. Reasonable prices for excellent quality.

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  8. GCor

    Toronto

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great place for lunch.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2016

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Food is good and menu has lots of great items. First choice for entree was not available. Entrees came before starters were cleared away. We felt rushed. Wait service is either over attentive or busy chatting amongst themselves behind bar. It was ok. Very loud as it got busier.

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  10. drothwell

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anytime we have ever went to Limoncellos we've been greeted at the door with a big smile and it only gets better from then on .The food is fantastic the waitresses are great to this day we've never had a bad day at Limoncellos. It's our favorite place in Hamilton for celebrations

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great Place, food good and so is the service. We enjoyed Cafe Limoncello very much. We will return.

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  12. EddieE

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2016

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The staff was very friendly and accommodating. They knew their menu well and where able to provide quick suitable suggestions for what we requested. Overall, it was a pleasant experience with quick service and good portion sizes.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    This was a lunch date with my cousin that I hadn't seen in quite some time. The only complaint I had was it was Saturday at noon and we couldn't find a parking spot and after going around the block a number of times parked about 3 blocks away and had to walk. For people who are in their 80's this was not pleasant. But the lunch was great and the next time we will get together on another day. D. Running

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2016

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Food was delicious and the staff very accommodating to our menu changes and additions. Our out of town guests really enjoyed the food and resturant

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  15. boomer

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good quality food with good service, but a little pricy for the .meals we had. Would recommend especially for Italian food.

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  16. AleksS

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Limoncello never drops the ball Best straciatella in town! Pizzas, pastas and mains are creative, tasty and generous. Staff is always so down to earth and great.

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  17. MariaS

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 10, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and delicious Brunch. Very attentive staff waited our table - we were a group of 7 ladies with one little baby. we will be back!

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  18. KathrynS

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and excellent service as always! I've enjoyed many menu selections and specials and they've all exceeded my expectations.

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  19. Sringari

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Good place for casual get togethers. Good food Ned excellent service. Like the neighbourhood.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Smoked salmon eggs Benedict is delicious! Love their home fries too!

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  21. WayneV

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2016

    overall5food4service4ambience3
    Have always had good service and excellent food. Was disappointed this time through as a number of main dishes were sold out by 6:30 -manicotti, all sole dishes, all salmon dishes, and we got the last serving of lasagna. Service was still friendly and what they did have was delicious.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The server was quirky and nice. The food was fantastic and the seafood fresh and tasty. Thanks

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2016

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    It was my wife's 60 birthday, so I took her along with our friends to Lemoncello for dinner. Unfortunately my wife did not receive what she ordered. The restaurant was very busy and we thought if she complained, we would be eating while she waited for the kitchen to make her meal, then when we were done, she would be eating alone. Needless to say, she did not like what she had. Very unhappy for that reason.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, great overall! We loved our first experience

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Quiet night at the restaurant. Good food. Friendly service.

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  26. Mercanti101

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went with my husband and 92 year old Aunt. We all loved the food. Great generous portions. My Aunt especially loves to take home leftovers for lunch the next day. Very enjoyable.

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  27. susanoneridge

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2016

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    I have dined several times, for several special occasions at Limoncello and the food has been consistently superb. Pasta, salads, deserts... incredibly tasty and the servings generous. This isn't an 'up scale' environment to dine in but the food makes it special every time!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service food and portions were all amazing I can't wait to go back sometime soon !

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 29, 2016

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Tasty food, good service but pricey for what was ordered.

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  30. Trureview

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Repeatedly, one of my husband's and my favourite restaurants

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've eaten here since the restaurant opened. I have always had excellent food, friendly staff and a great experience. We dined here for Valentine's Night with another couple prior to a concert. They were fast, courteous and efficient (as usual). Can't beat the price either. Marksradius

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  32. TammyD

    New Orleans

    34 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2016

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Good quality food but lacked flavour. For an Italian restaurant, the food should burst with flavours. The risotto, veal, as well as minestrone soup all lacked in that department. Deserts were very good as was the service.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food.

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  34. LIVIOZ

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2016

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We reserved for my daughters 21st birthday thinking she would enjoy it. I ordered the ministroni soup, it arrived and was cold. Sent it back came back luke warm not very good. Ordered the Calimari it arrived warm and overly chewy. My daughters lunch was warm and good, my wife order a salad after seeing how I was receiving my food. The pasta dish I ordered was cold and not very tasty. I am Italian and have been here before the food was good and I have sent people to the Ottawa street location. Another irritant was they came out with a birthday cake and sparkler, this is a nice touch but should really ask before doing it, as my daughter felt very uncomfortable, overall I was very disappointed.

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  35. Melissa

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We both had the Eggplant Parmesan, which came with a side of pasta and bread. It was absolutely superb! The waitress was great, we didn't have to wait for anything and we didn't feel rushed to finish despite the restaurant having a pretty full house. I loved that we could book a reservation online

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  36. Andie4

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2015

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Service very slow. Waitress half paid attention. Ordered starters including a starter salad. The salad didn't come with the rest but then main meal came out. We cancelled the salad but then half way through meal, it came. The waitress was shocked and said "oh you wanted the starter salad as an appetizer?" They cleaned up and handed out desserts to the staff before we were even finished!!

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  37. AlCath

    Toronto

    98 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2015

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Café Limoncello always has excellent service, friendly and efficient. Breakfast is plentiful, with fruit accompaniments. Be aware that on Sundays, many large groups congregate, especially during the holiday season, and noise levels can rise. A great pick if you're looking for good breakfast, or a wonderful Italian lunch or dinner.

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  38. Kathryn

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Lunch was great. 2 of us ordered the lunch special and 2 ordered from the menu. Noise level was problematic and we couldn't carry on a conversation until most of the customers had left.

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  39. RestaurantHunter

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2015

    overall3food1service5ambience3
    Our server was great, she was able to make good recommendations based on portion size for us. Unfortunately, neither me nor my girlfriend were able to eat more than a couple bita of our main course because it was inedible. My pork loin was actually a really thick and chewy pork chop salted beyond belief, and her linguini featured an overpowering sauce and completely dried out chicken. I can't be certain this food was fresh and cooked go order from raw. I didn't tell the server about these problems because she was great and I felt bad complaining to her about something that is the chefs fault. Would not recommend.

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  40. DougH

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every bite was an experience!! All staff appeared to enjoy their work. It was a very efficiently-run place but at the same time it was relaxing.

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FAQs

Cafe Limoncello does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. Cafe Limoncello also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (905) 549-3556.

Cafe Limoncello is rated 4.1 stars by 189 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Cafe Limoncello

226 Ottawa Street North, Hamilton, ON L8H 3Z6

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Edinburgh Ave.
  • Neighbourhood
    Hamilton
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 9:00 am–11:30 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Dessert
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Parking is available on the metered street or in the public lots behind Cafe Limoncello.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (905) 549-3556
  • Catering
    Café Limoncello offers on and off site customized catering, for all your functions. Whether it’s a baptism communion, anniversary, birthday party or corporate function, small or large, simple or elaborate, food only or full event planning, our experienced catering team can take care of all the details. Everything can be arranged to meet your desires and budget. Consider Café Limoncello for your next celebration. You will receive Café Limoncello quality food, pleasant professional service and compliments from your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    If you’re planning a special event, Café Limoncello has the perfect atmosphere. Whether it’s a birthday, first communion, baptism, anniversary, business luncheon or corporate event, why not consider our private party room, The Bella Room. This room can accommodate up to 50 of your special guests.
  • Private party contact
    Nancy Leo: (905) 549-3556
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