This family owned restaurant is bringing a taste of Italy to several locations. We came to the one in Hollywood. It is inspired in the amalfi coast because of all the lemons and fresh flavors. We came during the week as it is only open for dinner and didn't want to deal with the weekend crazies. We tried their spritz lemonica (prosecco, limoncello and soda) and their lemonica martini (vodka, limoncello and orange liqueur). Both were delicious and the martini was creamy which was surprising. The server brought a complimentary small plate of baked (?) pizza dough in the shape of triangles to start. We ordered their cheese board which came with a tiny pitcher of honey and blueberries and almonds. 4 or 5 different cheeses: Parmesan, a smoky one that was good, Brie and two others I can't remember. For main dishes we tried the rigatoni allá vodka and two meatballs and the pasta alla carbonara with chicken. Pasta was fresh and everything was good. Carbonara could have used a little bit of salt but that's neither here nor there. Unfortunately we didn't try their desserts or pizzas so we will be going back for that. Street parking is available, just plan ahead. Specially on weekends. read more

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I came here for dinner with one other person around 7 PM on a Thursday night, and we were seated right away inside. The decor is super cute and has a fun, Italian lemon-inspired theme . Around 8 PM, the restaurant started getting really packed. There were only two full-time servers, and you could definitely tell they were a little understaffed for how busy it was. That said, our food didn't take too long to come out, and the service was still good considering how busy they were. We started with the Caesar salad, then ordered the rigatoni alla vodka and a margarita pizza. Everything was really yummy, and honestly, no complaints! I'd definitely come back again. read more

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A lovely little Italian spot in Hollywood , around the circle . Service was a little slow to get started but then picked up and was good . Love the decor and the food was very good . Can't wait to try it again . read more

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Ambiance is quaint with a cute outdoor area and indoor lemon decor is inviting. Mains: Truffle pasta w/ chicken-amazing flavor, must have! Meatballs w/ pasta-good Desserts: Panna cotta-my favorite dessert here, must have!! Crème brûlée-good Tiramisu-good Tartufo lemon-good if you love tart Parking: Metered parking available in parking lot of restaurant or there's a nearby parking garage read more

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Found this nice little restaurant close by my house. Great food, friendly staff and the ambiance was perfect. Felt like I was in Italy. read more

Lemonica - Lemonica apperol Spritz - Wine Bars Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

What a beautiful restaurant! We sat outside in the patio and its really gorgeous! There was some good music by a guy playing an instrument! The food was fire! Service was okay! What we ordered We started off with the free home made bread with olives and oil! Bread was great! Caprese salad was good! I mean its just tomatoes, mozarella, and oil, so it wasnt anything special but it was good! 7/10 Cripsy brussel sprouts were really good! 9.2/10 Quattro Formaggi Pizza was good! 8/10 Beef Bolognese Pasta was 9.6/10 Overall Food & Vibe read more

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Went with a couple friends and we all split the pasta alla carbonara, rigatoni alla vodka, and the parm and stracciatella pizza. All were very good, but the surprise standout was the vodka sauce! It was very tomato forward, and had a wonderful zing. Service was slow and we often had to call the staff over if we needed a refill on our waters or anything else. Still, we all agreed we'd be back! read more

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Very cute restaurant for lunch or dinner. Food is good and I love this for the Young Circle, Hollywood, FL area. The service style is they're not rushing you out, so very much European style dining. read more

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Beautiful environment and beautiful dishes but food was very disappointing. Chicken cutlet was very tough. The mashed potatoes were flavorless. No veggie to compliment it (for $36 give me a spring of broccoli or something). The pasta bolognese was clearly fresh and well presented but the sauce was very sweet. Parking for about $3/hr in nearby garages or lot. read more

Lemonica - Beef Bolognese pasta, chicken cutlet - Wine Bars Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

Had a very good experience here on a rare foray in Hollywood. Got a very warm greeting upon entry and waiter was very nice. However, I didn't like that he approached the table with a bottle of still and sparkling water, an early sign of the "upsell". No thanks. I'll take tap water every time. Here it's served warm, so I guess he was disappointed, as he appeared very sporadically throughout the rest of the dinner. Warm foccaccia to start was very good, as was the very fresh Capri salad. Pastas were the star of the show, as both the rigatoni ala vodka and the carbonara were exceptional. Will definitely return next time I'm in the area read more

No idea how this place only has four stars. Probably for the same reason I pay more attention to google reviews. Yelpers are more into trying to write food critic reviews, instead of knowing anything about food. This is legit Italy style pizza. First time we've had a pizza in the US that was seriously like we were in Italy. Seriously tasted like we were back in Italy. read more

Lemonica - Pepperoni pizza with extra cheese. - Wine Bars Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

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Took my wife here on a date night and WOW!! Food, service, ambience all 10/10. Ruslan made out night so special with amazing recommendations and 5 star service. read more

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LeMonica was super cute and cozy. We started off with the burrata app then ordered a pepperoni pizza and bolognese pasta. The pizza was ridiculously good but the other two dishes did not really stand out as much. The service was not decent, but it was difficult to get their attention if you needed something. The restaurant also automatically adds a 20% gratuity (without mentioning it) then, ask for an additional tip. So, be aware of that. I would come back for the pizza, but that's about it. read more

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Our dinner was absolutely fantastic with the loveliest ambience. We got the pizza, carbonara, and allá vodka. The allá vodka was TO DIE for. Our waitress Inna was extremely accommodating too. Highly recommend coming here for a nice date night dinner. read more

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Lemonica is a wonderful family-owned Italian restaurant established in 2024, and it truly delivers an authentic and memorable dining experience. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance transports you straight to the Amalfi Coast, with beautiful décor inspired by lemon groves and coastal charm. The service was exceptional--our waiter, Ruslan, was attentive, knowledgeable, and made our lunch even more enjoyable. The food was absolutely amazing. From the complimentary bread, olive oil, and olives at the table to the handcrafted dishes, every detail was thoughtfully executed. We had salads, but they have homemade pasta, prepared fresh daily, and classic Italian pizzas. Everything reflects a genuine passion for authentic Italian cuisine. Our Caesar salad dressing was handmade and the best I have ever tasted. It was truly a piece of Italy in Florida! read more

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This place is in a tiny corner of a building in Hollywood. Intimate little vibe with a rustic decor that will make you feel youre in Europe. The pesto pasta wasn't great but, it wasnt bad. Now, the carbonara pasta and the Brussels sprouts were magnificent and we closed our lunch with their delicious tiramisu and espresso. The staff was extremely attentive and nice, from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. We will be coming back. read more

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Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and although the outside is beautiful, we opted to sit indoors because it was extremely humid out. Unfortunately, we quickly realized even the inside lacked a bit of AC so over the course of our meal we were getting a bit warm. Upon entering, we realized the tables were very close to one another so it was a bit uncomfortable to get by (for us and for the servers). Just an fyi in case you go at a time where it's much busier. As for the food, we started off with the Burrata & Mortadella Duo appetizer--perfect for 2 to 4 people. The flavor was rich and the tomatoes were fresh/sweet. For my entree, I got the Pesto Pasta and shared some of the Classic Beef Bolognese Pasta with my mom. Although the pastas were good, I think the sauce itself was a bit overbearing on both dishes and quite oily... I actually burped up the meal for several hours after dining. The drinks were a good reset though, all of them delicious. The Lemonica Martini is a MUST TRY because I've truly never tasted anything like it. The Sangria was also delicious and the Spritz Lemonica is perfect for anyone who typically orders the Aperol Spritz. For dessert, we all made room for the Crème Brûlée (no more than 2 people should share, serving is small) and I thought it was neat that they fired it up right in front of us--although it only made it hotter lol. It was delicious however and I wish we ordered a second one. Overall, the aesthetic of this place is definitely enough to make you want to stop by. The servers were all attentive and explained very well the menu to us. If I returned, I'd probably get something lighter like a pizza or even try a different appetizer. read more

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Dined here on Saturday evening to celebrate my mother in laws birthday. It was 4 of us and we arrived around 5pm. The hostess standing outside said that only reservations were allowed inside and we could sit anywhere outside. Thank goodness the weather was nice this weekend and not humid. They have a nice outside dining area in front of the restaurant. For drinks, we all ordered their signature drink which is called Lemonica Spritz. It was a delicious and refreshing drink made with prosecco, limoncello and soda. They also brought out some yummy bread with a side of olives and olive oil for dipping. The bread was like little dough pillows and tasted really delicious. As for entrees, I ordered bucatini meatball served inside a bread bowl, my partner ordered the 4 cheese pizza, and my in laws ordered the shrimp pasta and rigatoni allá vodka. All of our dishes were delicious and tasted very authentic. The pasta was cooked Al dente and tasted very traditional. The pasta sauces were not too heavy or acidic. Our server brought out a tiramisu and sang happy birthday with us. They also gifted her a Lemonica tote bag with some lemons inside. We thought this was a nice touch. I definitely want to come back and try their other dishes. read more

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LeMonica was amazing! Such a lovely spot I was able to walk to from my hotel. The vibes are immaculate! I loved the lemon touches everywhere. I sat outside and it was perfect weather and great service. I wanted a little more from the brussel sprouts, the dipping sauce was just ok. I wish there was more truffle in it. The lobster ravioli was delicious and the lemon seasoning on top was delicious! Highly recommend. read more

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Outstanding service and incredible food. My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, specifically thanks to our waitress, Inna. She and the team went above and beyond. There was an insane storm that came through at the end of the meal, and Inna offered an umbrella as we were leaving. Highly recommend for anyone interested in a quality Italian meal with exceptional service. read more

Firstly, the ambiance here is great. The location and restaurant decoration/theme is very nice. There is a small parking lot in front of the restaurant. If it's full, there's plenty of parking around hollywood blvd so that's not a problem. Overall the food was good but nothing out of the ordinary. I tried two of their pastas and their tartare and was pleased with it. One thing I did not enjoy was their bread. It was cold and tough to chew. Now the service. The staff was friendly but can definitely use a bit more training. We sat outside and constantly heard different tables get the wrong orders (including ours). Suggestion: Number your tables so the staff knows exactly where to go. Would I recommend going there? It wouldn't be my first suggestion in that area but may be worth giving it a shot. It's a 50/50. read more

Lemonica - Tartare - Wine Bars Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

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I had a great dinner here with friends. We stumbled onto this restaurant after shopping. What a great surprise. The restaurant feels like a you are in a home in Italy. So cute. I ordered the pepperoni pizza, and it was absolutely delicious. The crust was perfectly crisp, the sauce had just the right balance of flavors, and the pepperoni was perfectly cooked. It was definitely one of the best pizzas I've had in a while. For dessert, I had the crème brûlée, which was so good and creamy. The highlight was that it was fired at the table, adding a little fun to the dinner. The sugar topping had the perfect crack, and the custard inside was creamy and rich. Overall, Lemonica provided a memorable meal with great flavors, excellent presentation, and a unique twist on dessert. Highly recommend it! read more

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Wow, this little gem is absolutely adorable! The decor, the atmosphere, gives Italy for sure! The food was amazing! I had fettuccine with chicken. It was plenty of food, I had leftovers. Staff was nice as well. Will be back! read more

Lemonica - Fettuccine with chicken! - Wine Bars Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

food and service was amazing! Johnny's customer service was outstanding, every plate he recommended was a 10/10.

If you're American, DON'T eat here. The food is beyond bland. The mashed potatoes are just that mashed potatoes. That's it: 0 salt or flavor. Although the salmon I ordered was cooked well, again, there was no flavor. Service was okay at best, but the little good they did with service was overshadowed by the fact that there's a 20% gratuity already on the bill. The servers didn't tell us this; it was only after I paid and added an 18% additional tip that I became aware of this 20% gratuity. Come at your own risk or if you like taking IG pictures read more

Ruslan was great. The food was delicious. The wine selection was small but all amazing. read more

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Food was excellent. Very popular location. Prices were very reasonable, especially wine costs. Great service by Inna.

My daughter and I stumbled into this adorable little spot while my husband was at conference events, and it ended up being our favorite meal of the trip. The atmosphere at Lemonica is so cute and charming -- bright, fresh, cozy, and very "taste of Italy" in the best way. The food was outstanding. Regan and I shared the Rigatoni à la Vodka with added shrimp and the Margherita pizza, and both were absolutely delicious. The pizza crust was especially yummy -- perfectly chewy with that wood-fired flavor. The complimentary bread with olives and olive oil for dipping was super yummy! We also loved that they offered complimentary champagne during happy hour, which was such a fun touch. Regan ordered the Aperol Spritz and really enjoyed it too. What truly stood out, though, was the service from Inna. My daughter mentioned she has a nut allergy, and because English wasn't Inna's first language, she came back with Google Translate on her phone and kindly asked her to type out the allergy so she could fully understand and ensure her safety. That level of care meant so much to us. Inna was attentive, thoughtful, and incredibly friendly throughout the meal. The only downside for me was the added 5% service charge, which I wasn't a huge fan of. But overall, the food, atmosphere, and especially the care we received made for such a lovely experience. Would absolutely return! read more

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Ruslan-my waiter, was phenomenal. The best service. The food is amazing! Ruslan was a great waiter! read more

Another confusing evening. Arrive to this charming little copy of a restaurant in Sorrento with inside/outside seating live music (Guitar) and a bustling diverse crowd. No bar so we sit (6) of us tonight. I immediately see a problem as the servers ALL OF THEM, do not speak passible English. I can get by in Spanish and or Italian, but the staff appeared to be mostly Eastern European. Some store breadsticks, olive oil and some olives are placed on the table. No linen napkins is confusing. After struggling just to order drinks and wine we settle on some appetizers. Ceasar Salad homemade authentic a 10 Some Eggplant with cheese thing in a little metal bowl was confusing if not tasty 7. Pizza Marinara Cold dough with no cheese and tomato sauce on top a 3 Antipasto platter fresh Parma, Reggiano, spicy salami very solid if not expensive 9 At this point I asked some questions about Entrees and of course the language barrier answer was NO meaning they could not do what we asked, or NO I'm wrong that isn't what it is or NO I don't understand. Either way it was a mess. I was told the menu is the menu the 1st thing the guy said I understood. Entrees. Lobster Ravioli Fishy lobster sauce non-descript a 3 2 Penne Ala Vodka "Spicy" really good 9 Ossobuco over linguini $42.00 really bland tasteless mess Carbonaro Best thing on the table 9 only because it was bacon not "GUCANOLE or PANCETTA" Deserts they had 3 we ordered 1 of each. Pan-a-Cotta 6 Creme Burlee 6 Tiramisu 10 ---- Now Waiter has disappeared some time to get a check which he brings the credit card machine to the table. a 20% Gratuity is pre-added which is also on top of $200.00 in liquor on this tab. When we did not tip additional, He Grabbed the machine out of my hand and left in a huff with not even a Thank you. I'm all for tipping, but the balls to act like I shorted him after his lack of "ENGLISH" 20% on a large alcohol bill and some hit or miss food. Sorry I WILL NOT BE BACK. Too Bad. I need more at these prices! read more

First off the ambiance and scene is so delicate and beautiful. I love the fresh lemon on every table - nice to smell it. Love the lemon decor from the places to the place setting, just lovely. Service was great, if a bit clumsy at first. Polite and provided information about various questions and when we asked for suggestions. The beef tartare was DELICIOUS. It was my first time eating beef tartare but it tasted fresh, flavorful, and came with a large portion. (See picture included). The wild mushroom pasta was very fresh homemade pasta cooked just the way I like it, though it could have used a hint more salt or garlic to jazz up the flavor. My daughter got the carbonara and it was tasty and tasted exactly how a good carbonara should taste - the bacon flavor really came through. Overall I will DEFINITELY be back!! Parking was easy, we got street parking close by on a Sunday around 6. Highly recommend! read more

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Felt like I was transported to the Mediterranean. The local Hollywood spot is a hidden gem. The ambiance is romantic and inviting. The live music is a great addition. The service is top notch and the staff were friendly. The pear and gorgonzola pizza is a must try. The salmon carpaccio is amazing. The drinks are well crafted and food is authentic. This place is a must try read more

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I loved it!! The pictures talk for itself! Food, service , atmosphere is amazing!!! 10000 recommended read more

Lemonica - Pasta a la carbonara - Wine Bars Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

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We tried this place on a whim. The service was excellent. Our server was Ruslan. He was very warm and knowledgeable. We liked his catch phrase Super! The food was good although we thought our pasta carbonara was a bit heavy with bacon. They should reduce the bacon by 1/2. I would also have preferred guanciale. The pizza was very good. It wasn't too heavy. The tiramisu was very good and it was complimentary. Overall I would recommend Lemonica in Hollywood for the services and good food.! read more

I really recommend this place Nice atmosphere and great server Dima. So good pasta alla carbonaraThank you. read more

Lemonica - Pasta alla carbonara - Wine Bars Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

Living in young circle neighborhood I couldn't wait to try this new Italian spot and I decided yesterday on my birthday I arrived around a little bit after 5 PM as walking in the server notice me and told me to pick a table About less than a minute, she arrived with a menu I ask Server her recommendation on drinks and she recommended a lemon martini and I also had a bottle of Pellegrino. I started out with the beef carpaccio with arugula and for my dinner I had the porcini pasta with chicken And this is when everything went downhill, the server she barely gave me time to finish my appetizer, which she never even checked to see if I was happy with it As she proceeds on bringing out my entrée on top of the appetizer after I received my appetizer long story short, she never checked on that either, and basically never returned until I stopped eating Giving that it was early and I just opened the place wasn't even that busy There was a dessert I saw Instagram that was not available and that was fine. I just had another cocktail and another bottle of Pellegrino. So I asked the server to go ahead and bring me the check while I finish my cocktail and a box for the pasta that I wasn't able to finish. I eat at many restaurants in Young Circle and for the price I paid last night I received no type of service follow up or check back at the table When I looked at the check, I noticed that it was a 20% service charge, which I have no problem with that but the lack of service and I felt she already knew she was gonna get her money so she never returned to the table Honestly, I felt sorry for her. I also gave her additional tip, I still don't know why I even did that , I received no thank you and no type of come back and see us again nothing On my way out, I saw the server standing in a group of other servers and then I knew this is where she been all night just standing there and not taking care of the guest! The food was amazing. The service was terrible giving that I most likely will never go back or invite my friends to this new spot in the young circle! Get your act together Lemocia this is not a good look for you in young circle neighborhood!!!!! read more

Lemonica - Table by the window - Wine Bars Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

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Very comfortable and cute dinning room. Service was very good. Love the olives and bread service. Had the shrimp fra Diablo. Prepared a little different but really delicious. Hubby had salmon. Also good. read more

LOVED THIS PLACE! Great food ,great service ,beautiful place! Thank you Johnny for your service

My husband made this reservation for Valentine's Day so take that into account as a possible reason for the negative review. The place was not too packed and the service was awful. Not only in our table but the ones next to us the staff kept delivering the wrong orders and take it from the confused guest to give it to the other table. Food was cold, prob from sitting in wrong table. The drinks were good, the appetizer was good. Sadly the experience was so mediocre that I don't think I would return. The ambiance is beautiful though, there's that. read more

Lemonica - Wine Bars Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

The food was great nice ambiance our server Jay was great! The ossobucco was good and also the tartufo dessert read more