Limoncello is more than a restaurant. It is the story of family, love, and the flavors of Italy’s Amalfi Coast.
Cosimo grew up in Positano, a seaside town where food and hospitality are a way of life. In 2011, while managing a hostel, he met Ashleigh, visiting from Illinois. Their connection was instant, and Ashleigh decided to extend her stay in Positano for the rest of the summer. What began as a summer romance quickly became something much bigger. When Ashleigh returned home, Cosimo soon followed, moving to America on December 27, a date now celebrated with our signature Twelve-Twentyseven cocktail.
After their first snowy winter together in Illinois, the couple moved to California, where Cosimo worked at an Italian restaurant in Santa Barbara. It was during this time that his passion for the culinary arts and the dream of owning a restaurant continued to grow.
In 2014, Cosimo and Ashleigh settled in Naples, Florida. Cosimo began his career here working on 5th Avenue, later at Baleen at La Playa, and eventually as General Manager at Burn by Rocky Patel in the Mercato. Through it all, his dream of owning a restaurant never faded.
That dream became reality in 2022, when Cosimo and Ashleigh purchased an existing restaurant and transformed it into Limoncello. Together, they poured their hearts into shaping the menu, atmosphere, and experience to reflect the warmth and beauty of the Amalfi Coast.
Today, along with their children Floriana and Vito, they welcome guests to enjoy authentic Italian dishes made with love, from fresh pasta and seafood to the traditional Italian classics. Every meal is a celebration of family and tradition, accompanied by live music in a lively and friendly atmosphere.
They don’t just deliver great food and service, they create memories.