Limoncello Ristorante is a family run Italian restaurant at 326 Stratford Road in Shirley. The dining room is designed around the warmth and sociability of an Italian meal, making it suitable for anything from a relaxed lunch to an evening shared with family or friends.
The head chef comes from Bari, and the kitchen draws on Southern Italian traditions while exploring the wider range of Italian cooking. Fresh ingredients and direct, generous flavours shape a menu that aims to feel both familiar and distinctive.
Hand stretched pizzas and pasta are central choices, joined by carefully cooked meat dishes and other Italian favourites. The restaurant also makes its own limoncello, providing a bright citrus finish for diners who want to complete the meal in traditional fashion.
Table service gives the restaurant an occasion friendly character, while collection is available for guests who prefer to eat at home. There is parking to the rear. Anyone with an allergy or intolerance should speak to the team before ordering so the kitchen can explain current ingredients and preparation arrangements.
Address: 326 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 3DN, England
Limoncello Italian Restaurant Menu
Starters
Olives
Marinated olives (v, vegan)(NG)
Pane e olives
Homemade bread and Marinated olives (g) (vegetarian)
Frittele
Deep fried dough ball with tomato dip (g) (vegetarian)(ve)
Insalata pugliese
Burrata cheese beef tomatoes and basil oil (dairy)(ng)(V)
Zuppa del giorno
Soup of the day with bread (gluten, vegetarian)
Pane con aglio
Garlic bread made with our pizza dough, butter and garlic (g)(dairy)(V)
Pane con aglio e mozzarella
Garlic bread made with our pizza dough, butter,garlic and mozzarella(g)(dairy)
Bruschetta alla romana
Homemade bread served with tomatoes ,garlic and red onion rocket leaves(g) (vegetarian)
Bruschetta ai funghi
Homemade bread with mushroom sauce and rocket leaves (g) (dairy) (sulphite) (vegetarian)
Bruschetta al prosciutto o nduja
Homemade bread with tomatoes,red onions,rocket leaves and parma ham or nduja (g)
Antipasto clasico
Parma ham, salami milano, gorgonzola cheese, burrata cheese, mixed veg and homemade bread (g) (dairy)
Le polpette di babbo
Homemade beef meatballs with tomato sauce covered with pizza dough (g) (dairy)(ng option)
Funghi all’aglio e timo nel forno
Garlic and thyme mushrooms with bread (g) (ve) (ng option)
Gamberi all’aglio e peperoncino
Garlic chilli prawn, lemon zest,white wine sauce and bread (sulphite)(crustaceans)(g)
Mozzarella impanata di Ainhoa
Deep fried mozzarella balls (g) (dairy,eggs)
Calamari fritti
Deep fried hand cutted squid with garlic mayo (g) (molluscs)(Eggs)
Grissini con Fonduta
Homemade bread sticks with parmesan fondue (gluten, dairy, vegetarian)
Arancini dello Chef
Deep fried rice balls, ask our staff for todays flavor (G,dairy,eggs,sulphites)
Pasta
NG on request
Spaghetti o penne al pomodoro
Spaghetti or penne with tomato sauce (g) (ve)(vegan)
Spaghetti o Penne alla arrabiata
Spaghetti or Penne with spicy tomato sauce (g)(ve)(vegan)
Pappardelle alla bolognese
Fresh pasta ribbons with traditional bolognese (g)(sulphite)(eggs)
Lasagne alla bolognese
Fresh lasagne sheets with traditional bolognese sauce (g) (diary) (sulphites) (eggs)
Chitarra alla carbonara originale
Fresh pasta with real carbonara sauce and guanciale. Add cream on request (g) (dairy) (contains egg) (add cream on request)
Orecchiette salsiccia e broccoli
Fresh pasta with homemade beef sausage, Italian broccoli,cherry tomatoes in white wine sauce (g) (sulphites) (eggs)
Orecchiette con salsa di nduja e gorgonzola
Fresh pasta with nduja and tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes toped with gorgonzola sauce and rocket (g)(diary) (eggs)(sulphites)
Spaghetti o Penne con polpette
Spaghetti with homemade beef meatballs and tomato sauce (gluten, dairy)
Linguine ai frutti di mare
Fresh linguini pasta with, prawns, squid ,cherry tomatoes,lobster bisque, lemon zest (g) (molluscs) (crustaceans) (sulphites) (eggs)
Penne con salmone e spinaci
Penne pasta with fresh salmon cubes,spinach in white wine sauce lobster bisque and lemon zest (gluten,sulphites, crustaceans,fish)
Cappellaci alla bolognese vegana
Fresh pasta filled with aubergines, potatoes and courgette on mushroom bolognese sauce and rockets leaves(g) (sulphites) (v) (ve)
Ravioli spinaci e ricotta
Fresh pasta filled with spinach and ricotta in white wine sauce and cherry tomatoes (sulphites) (g) (eggs)(v)
Ravioloni all’astice lime e spinaci con salsa al limone
Fresh pasta filled with lobster and crabs in white wine sauce, cherry tomatoes, spinach and lemon zest (g)(dairy)(sulphite)(crustaceans)(molluscs) ( contains egg)
Spaghetti o Penne alla amatriciana
Spaghetti or Penne with spicy tomato sauce, red onions, cherry tomatoes and guanciale (g)(sulphites)
Pappardelle pollo e funghi
Fresh pasta ribbons, white wine sauce ,chicken and mushrooms (g)(dairy)(sulphite)(eggs)
Tortellini di carne
Fresh pasta filled with beef served with a creamy parmesan white wine sauce ,black pepper, rocket leaves (g)(dairy)(sulphite)(eggs)
Add chicken,prawns or nduja at any pasta
Sides
Saute Potatoes
(dairy,NG)
Parmesan truffle chips
(dairy,ng)
Chips
(NG)
Crushed potatoes
(dairy,NG)
Creamy spinach
(dairy,NG)
Mix Vegetables
(NG)
Mixed Salad
(ng)
Risotto
Risotto frutti di mare
Creamy seafood risotto with prawns,squid,cherry tomatoes and lemon zest (sulphite) (dairy) (crustaceans) (molluscs) (ng)
Risotto al salmone e zafferano
Creamy saffron risotto with salmon cubes ,cherry tomatoes and lemon zest (sulphites)(crustaceans)(dairy)(NG)(fish)
Risotto funghi e vino bianco
creamy mushroom risotto with white wine sauce and thyme (sulphite) (dairy) (ng)
Meat
Cotoletta
Breaded Chicken milanese with tomato sauce, parma ham and mozzarella.Choice of side included (ng option)(g) (dairy)(eggs)
Agnello arrosto
Rump of lamb.Choice of sauce and side included.(ng)
Pollo alla griglia
Grilled chicken. Choice of sauce and side included.(ng)
Bistec alla griglia
Grill ribeye steak. Choice of sauce and side included.(ng)
Tagliata di manzo rucola e grana
Carved ribeye with rocket leaves, grana padano,cherry tomatoes and balsamic glaze (dairy) (ng)
Pork Shank
Slow cooked pork shank.Choice of sauce and side included.(ng)
Pesce / Fish
Salmone
Fresh pan fried salmon.Choice of sauce and side included.(ng)
Spigola
Fresh pan fried sea bass.Choice of sauce and side included.(ng)
Sauces
Peppercorn sauce
(ng)(dairy)(sulphites)
Red wine jus
(dairy)(sulphites)(ng)
Pizzaiola sauce
Tomato sauce, oregano,olives (ng)
Gorgonzola sauce
(dairy)(sulphites) (ng)
Mushroom and white wine sauce
(dairy) (sulphites)(ng)
Lemon capers sauce
(dairy)(sulphites)(ng)
Garlic butter
(dairy)(ng)
Extra sauce
Pizza
Our pizzas dough is homemade, with 48 hours fermentation
Marinara
Tomato san marzano sauce garlic,oregano and chilli (ve)(g)
Margherita
Tomato san marzano sauce and flor di late mozzarella (v)(g)(dairy)
Pepperoni
Tomato san marzano sauce, fior di late mozzarella and pepperoni (g)(dairy)
Four cheese (white pizza)
Pecorino, fior di late mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan (g)(dairy)(v)
Fiorentina
Tomato san marzano sauce, fior di late mozzarella, spinach and egg (g)(dairy)(egg)
Pollo funghi e chilli
Tomato san marzano sauce, fior di late mozzarella, chicken, mushroom and chilli (g)(dairy)
Salsiccia e broccoli
Tomato san marzano sauce, fior di late mozzarella, homemade beef sausages and italian broccoli (g)(dairy)(sulphite)
Mediterranea
Tomato san marzano sauce, fior di late mozzarella with grilled vegetables (g)(dairy)(v)
Limoncello
Tomato san marzano sauce, finished with fresh burrata cheese,parma ham, rocket and parmesan cheese (g)(dairy)
Calzone Carne
Closed pizza with tomato san marzano sauce, fior di late mozzarella, pepperoni, beef bolognese, salami (g)(dairy)(request spicy)
Calzone vegetarian
Closed pizza with tomato san marzano sauce, fior di late mozzarella, mixed grill vegetables (g)(dairy)
Calabrese
Tomato san marzano sauce, fior di late mozzarella and pepperoni and spicy nduja (g)(dairy)
Dolci / Desserts
Homemade tiramisu
(g,dairy,eggs)( v)
Limoncello posset
A classic creamy posset made with fresh lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice, smooth and refreshing (dairy,ng)( v)
Homemade baked white chocolate and baileys cheesecake
A bake cheesecake with white chocolate and Baileys (g,dairy,eggs)( v)
Orange crème brûlée
A classic baked custard infused with orange, topped with crispy caramelised sugar crust (ng,dairy,eggs)( v)
Sorbetto al limone
Frozen lemon sorbet (ng) (ve)
Gelato della casa
Ice cream (one scoop)Ask our staff for todays flavor (dairy)( v)
Homemade vainilla Panna cotta dello Chef
Smooth and creamy Italian dessert.Ask our staff for the topping (ng,dairy)( v)