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    Limoncello South

    4.0 (193 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Sea Bass and Sautéed Spinach
    Kristie A.

    Upon arrival the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. We were greeted immediately and sat at a pleasant table. My parents liked the cushions and pillow available on the booth side of the table as it was extra comfortable. We ordered the beet appetizer in the martini class and it was delectable! The ricotta cheese was so creamy and tasteful and paired excellently with the beats. I highly recommend! My parents both had pasta dishes that they agreed were absolutely delicious! I had the sea bass w sautéed spinach and it melted in my mouth. The flavors were amazing! We also ordered a bottle of Pino Noir and was delicious as well. Our server was very knowledgeable and kind. We will definitely be back!

    The BEST cannoli I have ever tasted!

    Date night tonight. I would recommend this fine dining establishment to everyone! We were greeted with a warm welcoming smile. Our server had a passionate way about describing the entrees. She was very familiar with the wine menu as well as the dinner specials and menu options. The lovely entertainment was mesmerizing! Our meals were beyond delicious! It was truly an experience! We will return!

    The muscles with creamy garlic sauce and great with dipping with their bread
    Jay M.

    This was our first visit here and it's located in a local shopping center so access and parking was quite easy! We were warmly greeted and sat at the bar for some wine and ligth dinner! We tried their various appetizers such as meatballs, burrata and muscles! All 3 dishes were very flavorful and tasted great! The sauce from the muscles was delicious and paired well with their tasty bread! Overall, it was a great find and great service to enjoy a fun post beach day!

    Lasagna Della Nonna
    Emily G.

    My family and I are Italian, so naturally we have to try all the Italian restaurants in town! I heard this place has a cheese wheel, so my curiosity began to grown. We came here on a Thursday evening with a reservation and were greeted by an angry young woman who told us there would be a wait. We waited patiently for 5-10 minutes as she stared into the abyss that was her podium. Whether she was on a phone or tablet, no one will know. Eventually we made our way inside to our cramped table. Much precaution had to be taken to not hit the seats behind you or have a waiter run into you as they went by. Removal of a few tables would greatly benefit the flow of traffic inside. An older gentleman was our waiter who told us all about the specials and drink options. We decided on calamari which came out hot and crispy. For dinner, we ordered the lasagna, piccata and marsala. The food came out hot and had good flavor. However, I don't think the price fairly reflects the portion served given the numerous top-notch Italian restaurants in the area. Maybe it was just the evening we came but I wouldn't recommend this restaurant off of first impressions. The Garlic, Baci and Tianos will remain my go-tos for now.

    Pat P.

    Such an unassuming restaurant in a small plaza. We gave it a try and so happy we did. Started with the lemoncello martini. So good. Zucchini blossoms and sea bass. Cooked to perfection. JT our waiter was patient and knowledgeable. The place is warm and friendly. We finished with the lemoncello cake,incredible!!!.

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    Argentina F.

    When it comes to being in the New Smyrna Beach area, we have our favorite spots. Move over The Garlic, becuass this is now #1 on our list!! The ambiance, the service, the food. 5/5 Bread served with Roasted red pepper sun dried pesto, never had it but it was phenomenal! The bread also, as my wife put it, tasted like it was airfryed, as a compliment thought, but for me it tasted great no matter what way it was made! We were wowed by the fact that Friday and Saturday nights they have a live musician performing outside, (he even takes requests!), there doors are open so even inside you can hear it! There is about 8 or 10 tables outside if you decide to sit outside! We sat outside since we have the baby in his stroller and we know how cramped it can get inside and difficult to walk by as a server with the stroller there! We were promptly greeted by Jay T, our server, who instantly set the tone for Limoncello's amazing atmosphere and ambiance! My wife got a martini, (it's a martini bar so we gotta try one right?!) and I myself got a Peroni. [We saw two people who were greeting almost everyone walking in and you felt like it was like the interaction you have when your with family but I honestly believe it was the owner and his wife! ] We got the Bruschetta for an appetizer. Didn't take long before it was before us! Great flavor! My wife ordered the Cappellini Pomodoro. It looked sooooo good! My wife doesn't like too oily or too creamy and it was just right! Amazing flavor, even if it didn't have any protein on it it was still amazing! I ordered the Carbonara. I'm a stickler for my Carbonara! But THIS WAS THE BEST CARBONARA IVE HAD IN MY LIFE!! I have to all caps that because that's how good it was! Didn't look like a lot of food but it was a great portion! I asked the (who I believed to be the owner) what he recommended for a post meal beverage and he recommended me the Fernat-Branca, which is an Italian dark liqueur. It has a dark bitter black licorice flavor to it, although it was different I still enjoyed it. Overall, as Jay T said, Limoncello is the best Italian restaurant in New Smyrna Beach area and I can't wait to come back again and try it! Would recommend to anyone I know!

    House bread basket

    Local Italian restaurant that has a variety of dishes for the entire family to try. Nathan provided great service, went over the daily specials with us & doesn't try to upsell. For a Monday afternoon, the bar had a few locals and the dining room had a few tables. The restaurant was clean and other staff was friendly and accommodating.

    Ricotta stuffed zucchini flowers
    D D.

    We love Italian so we were all looking forward to a delicious dinner. We were seated promptly (we had a reservation) and they were gracious enough to accommodate our large party. The service was very good, our very tall, young server (cannot recall his name) did a fine job and the kitchen got our food out pretty quickly. The appetizers were so good (zucchini flower was tempura style-heavy; meatballs -light; calamari-crispy & tender; eggplant rollitini-tasty). The dinner dishes were hot and miss. My veal picatta was just right and my husband's lobster ravioli was delicious. Others in the party said some dishes were heavy (pasta carbonara) overly cheesy, the pancetta a little tough. The prices are right too!!

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    Dee R.

    Great ambience! Service was great! We came here for Scott's birthday and it did not disappoint! The food was PHENOMENAL! All around - I highly recommend for NSB locals and all visitors! Don't miss out on a great dining experience casual or special.

    Crab cake appetizer from the daily specials
    Darlene C.

    Limoncello South is a favorite Italian restaurant! We like to sit at the bar if it's just the two of us. They usually have live music in the evenings. They serve excellent cocktails and also have good wine list! Their pastas are delicious and don't forget dessert. Our favorite go to dishes are the Cavatelli al Cognac and the Linguine Carbonara. Don't forget the taramisu and a cannoli to top it all off.

    Chicken Piccata
    Michelle P.

    Had dinner from here delivered via DoorDash. The food arrived packaged nicely and warm. I liked that they provided bread and some dipping oil/Parmesan cheese to accompany the food (the dip was delish!) I ordered the linguine limoncello which was pretty good but I think next time I would order something else. In the end this is just pasta and shrimp. I wish there was something more to this dish. Maybe artichokes or some veggie. The sauce was tasty, but it just needed more. My dad had the chicken piccata which looked amazing and he said it was great. It had a good amount of chicken and lots of sauce. I think I would try this next time. I recommend trying this place. I hope one day to visit for dine in.

    Neighbors food. Special. Lobster and porterhouse
    Meredith S.

    Outstanding and authentic Italian!! This little gem is hidden in the corner of the street mall with Publix and Bealls! We had excellent service and delicious food! App - Meatballs, Caesar salad with anchovies, chicken piccata, seafood pasta dish! Went outside to listen to the live music and it was a lovely evening! A bit $$$ but it was a great night!

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    The service and the quality of the food makes this excellent restaurant a top choice.

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    We have always chosen this restaurant for special occasions. Love the Lemoncello martini

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    Food is good and staff is accommodating. A little more attention to detail would be a plus. Overall, I would go back.

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    Had a wonderful meal here last night with friends. Staff was friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. Would definitely come again

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    Awesome food. Friendly staff. Will go back again and again. Great place for a drink and apps as well..

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    Ask the Community - Limoncello South

    Is their outdoor seating pet friendly?

    Yes

    Do they have a Parmesan cheese wheel during the week? If so, what days?

    The Parmesan Wheel is featured on Sun, Tues and Thursday

    Is there music?

    Yes, on the weekends a guy is on the patio with guitar and piano.

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    We went to Ciao Bella for dinner and we had an amazing experience…read more We came into the restroom which had a great atmosphere and ambiance. It was all decorated up for Easter Sunday which is tomorrow. The serves was great, we were greeted right away and sat right away. They filled our waters and brought us the bread to start and gave us time to look at the menu. We started with fried ravioli, pear and Gorgonzola salad, and the the glazed Brussels sprouts. The salad was a little small for the price but the taste was great! The Brussel sprouts were delicious and well glazed. Then the fried ravioli were really good filled with a mix of cheese that was delicious and a side of marinara. They were all great and were great to share! Then for the mains we ordered the Gnocchi, gnocchi with Alfredo sauce and were cooked perfectly! Both sauces were delicious and tasted like they were made in house. I ordered the pasta allá puttanesca and it was great. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly and it had two types of olives and crushed tomatoes and was perfect. Then other people ordered a BBQ chicken pizza and the capricciosa pizza which were both great. We tried the tiramisu to finish off the dinner and it was some great desert. It was definitely made in house and was delicious. The service was great as it was very busy and the staff handled all of our needs and flipped tables very quickly around us. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a great Italian meal.

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    The Garlic

    The Garlic

    4.0
    (2.1k reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    We come here each year and love it every time! The vibes are fun and quirky which makes it a great…read moretime. The food is SOO good!! We learned our lesson last time and just ordered three plates instead of four with our family of 4 and just enjoyed the plates family style. Their serving sizes are huge and if you're on vacation, that makes leftovers really difficult! So I would recommend getting one plate less than your party and sharing! Our favorite plate hands down was the seafood cannellini! OMG Cons: no reservations and if you have outdoor seating in the summer it gets really hot and muggy!

    This place was really really cool. I mean it's mostly outside, but an upscale gourmet restaurant…read morecentered around garlic. The service is so good and the waitstaff are so charismatic. Plus they have live entertainment on nights and an outdoor bar for those who are waiting for a table. The table comes with their roasted garlic and fresh baked bread. The roasted garlic is drizzled in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I loved this and my only complaint is that since it's mashed and kept in the original clove and not peeled, you do miss some of the garlic and the little bits get into your mouth. So this gets an 8/10 for me. We tried the artichoke dip, which was a 9/10. It was rich and I don't think people know how much prep artichoke takes and how delicious it is. I got the seafood cannelloni. This was cheesy and rich and a lot. The waiter did warn me, I did not finish the dish. I did take it home. The overall meal was on the more expensive end. I do highly recommend trying this place at least once for locals and visitors. Not to mention, I had some drinks and they have dessert in the form of drinks. We did also actually get dessert, which was a key lime pie.

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    4.7
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    Some restaurants serve great food -- others create a sense of place. Prima Pizza Cucina does both…read moreeffortlessly. Nestled right into the charm of Canal Street, this small, quaint pizza tavern feels like a natural extension of New Smyrna Beach itself: inviting, authentic, and quietly confident in what it delivers. The garlic knots are non-negotiable. Perfectly crunchy on the outside with a soft, pillowy center, they hit the table with an immediate wave of buttery garlic aroma that tells you you're in the right place. One bite confirms it -- bold flavor, ideal texture, and executed with precision. Easily among the best garlic knots you'll find anywhere. Prima separates itself through craftsmanship. Homemade hot honey, house-pickled onions, and carefully selected toppings show a kitchen that cares about the details. Nothing feels mass-produced; every component tastes intentional. I've long been a fan of their pizza, but after trying the Sicilian, there's a new leader in the clubhouse. Thick yet remarkably airy, with a beautiful structure and deep flavor, it balances comfort and sophistication in a way that keeps you reaching for "just one more" slice. Equally memorable is the staff -- outstanding across the board. Attentive without hovering, friendly without being scripted, and genuinely knowledgeable about the menu. The kind of team that elevates the entire experience and makes you want to return. Prima Pizza Cucina isn't chasing trends; it's quietly perfecting the fundamentals while adding thoughtful, creative touches. In a town known for local character, this is exactly the type of place that defines a dining scene.

    I visited this place in November. WOW.... I am so glad this kind of pizza is now available in NSB…read more This place is like a Brooklyn joint. We had 3 different pies: Pizza Mary, Mushroom Fontina and the Prima. WE. LOVED. (not like, LOVED). ALL. THREE. Can't wait to go back. Why 4 stars? The place is small, wait was long. We tried to go 2 times before we actually got in and didn't have to wait that long (it was a 30 min wait)

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