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Limani, Chestnut Hill, MA

Limani

4.3
4.3
356 reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean
Please call or email for menu information.

617-545-0000

chestnuthill@limani.com

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2 people

19:00


Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Mediterranean, Greek, Seafood

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (617) 545-0000

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Join Us For Greek Easter!

    16 Apr 2023 only
    Celebrate Greek Easter with us - featuring our a la carte menu, + traditional Greek specialties like Tsoureki, Kokoretsi, Prasini Salad, Greek lamb, and more!

Offers

  • Love Sinatra? Then you won't want to miss this!

    14 Apr 2023 only
    Fri - Sat - 15:00 - 21:00
    Friday, April 14th at Limani Chestnut Hill - join us for a repeat performance from our favorite Sinatra trio, featuring Rich Dimmer & Ron Poster. We'll be celebrating with a very special Sinatra - inspired cocktail menu for the evening. The fun starts at 7pm - reserve your table now for the best seat in the house!

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What 356 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Boston / New England

    Mediterranean

  • Boston / New England

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

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  1. Zeeful

    New England

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    The ambience is lovely, the service fine, they just have to up their food game. Everything is mediocre and could be much better.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    The orzo was boring. It is almost deceptive to say it included vegetables since the tiny bits of vegetables were practically invisible. The pastichio was over cooked and the noodles were dry and very unpleasant. The moussaka was nice though it was quite lacking in spice and the red sauce on the side was too acidic. Overall a very disappointing meal.
  3. BLNAR

    New England

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ate on a Saturday a few months ago. Food great. Service was overwhelmed. Went back on a Sunday. Everything was great. So not sure if it just a guest to server ratio issue. But the food is just great.
  4. CarolF

    New England

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The lunch set is amazing. It has great choices and portions. Would love to check it out again!
  5. YardleyG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience1
    Food was very good but make sure you call the restaurant so you can seat upstairs. Downstairs is like you are at the mall food court
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent authentic Greek food. Our server Voula was outstanding!
  7. KikiH

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious. We ordered the four dips, grilled octopus and grilled shrimp. We were full after that so we went straight to dessert! I had stuffed profiteroles with fudge sauce and my friend had orange cake with ice cream…all great! Our waitress was Voula who was outstanding’
  8. Athena

    New England

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Lunch at Limani is a nice, calm, tasty experience and a good value. Service has improved a lot due to extra efforts of the main waiters. Shortage of experienced assisting staff is an overall problem and applies everywhere. Appetizer tray was too mild in taste with the exception of tzatziki. Would like the avocado salad to return or add another interesting salad. Greek salad is very good when tomatoes are in season. The whole fish is served Mediterranean style open in the middle and deboned with olive oil/lemon dressing and capers - it was was our favorite and reasonably fresh (why not call it Lavraki as it would be called in Greece?). We would prefer a nice crispy whole piece of Salmon, the kebab style not the best for salmon. Dessert yogurt with honey is great, tasty karydopita with ice cream also good.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Good food but they were short staffed. We had to ask for silverware, napkins and had to ask for our glasses to be refilled several times. Our server was filling in behind the bar in between waiting tables, so I think there was a staffing issue. Our server apologized and was very nice and we felt bad. It wasn’t the servers fault but it detracted from the experience overall.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    Service at Limani is a real problem. We had a reservation for 7:00 for a regular table. We waited for 30 mins at the bar before finally being seated at a make shift couch/table directly behind the hostess stand where there wasn’t even any waitstaff. No one came over for another 15 mins when we decided to leave. This is the second time we have tried to eat here and service is not where it should be. Won’t be coming back.
  11. Reba

    New England

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Elegant setting and ambiance. The food is so fresh and presented beautifully. We had a little glitch with one entree (out of 4) being delayed. The manager came over on his own and took good care of us with some very special desserts. Can’t wait to go back ( it already was my 2nd dinner there in 5 days! Even better the 2nd time!)
  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 March 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Beautiful setting, good service but the food was bland, expensive and uninspired.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, staff and surroundings. Highly recommend this restaurant.
  14. Annsy

    New England

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 March 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Our server was pleasant. The octopus and calamari appetizers were great. The cocktails were delicious but SMALL ! Tiny martini glass. Dessert was great also.
  15. BOSNYCFOODIE

    New England

    53 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on 16 March 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Saw on Instagram reels so we thought we would give it a try since we were in the area. I must emphasize - the Greek dishes are phenomenal here. We were not fans; however, of the filet mignon kebab. This was one of the blandest filets I have ever tasted. On the contrary, the lamb chops were out of this world. Our evening was topped off by a fly trying to attack the glass of greek wine I asked for to accompany the lamb chops. I would gladly pay their elevated prices for the delicious Greek dishes they have to offer; however, those filet kebabs - not so much.
  16. LuisF

    New England

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 16 March 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    I wanted to like this restaurant but I was greatly underwhelmed. I chose Limani for it's menu...I love Mediterranean food! I was taken aback by the higher than expected prices but felt the 1k Open Table points would offset that. Arrived at restaurant and the downstairs was empty, no host, staff or guests. We went upstairs and sat at the bar. Bartender greeted us quickly and poured us water but thereafter seemed rather overwhelmed with work. The octopus was delicious and perhaps the best part of the dinner. I ordered the lamb shank with orzo and the grilled vegetable, halloumi side dish. Neither the lamb nor the orzo had any salt whatsoever. I requested salt and pepper and generously seasoned both myself but it still nearly gave the dishes flavor. The meat and orzo were cooked perfectly but last night's chef must have forgotten to season & taste their product. I also felt that the wines by the glass selections were limiting. I may try it again some day but at their price point the food and service needs to improve.
  17. Lupa

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 March 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    I was surprised by how uninteresting the food was. The cheese appetizers were not very flavorful, and my halibut, while certainly not overcooked, tasted like nothing particular beyond salt & pepper. The side vegetables were not prepared with any flavor. At $38 an entree, this seemed uninspired. The waitress and other servers were not particularly warm, and in fact, were relatively cold, though the host was welcoming and cheerful. I have no idea what the back story is, but in general, the expressions on the faces of the staff were dour.
  18. Renee

    New England

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 15 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A neighborhood gem! Our waitress was also amazing. Our kids also loved it!
  19. rabbe

    New England

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 13 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious very fresh fish perfectly prepared. Much needed Greek restaurant in Newton
  20. mama

    New England

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 13 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food n beautiful ambience. One of my favorite restaurant.
  21. a2thep

    New England

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 12 March 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Overall the experience was a positive one, but for the cost and location I’d probably spend this kind of money somewhere else. The atmosphere and service were good, but I’d expect a higher level of service for the price. The food was good overall with some dishes failing to meet all the expectations and some of the dishes being the full experience. The octopus was cooked perfectly, but somehow lacked full flavor and the Fish of the Day (Branzino was cooked well, but again lacked the full flavor you would expect at this price point). Now let’s move to the dishes that did shine: the mezzo plate, tomato salad and spanakopita were delicious. The pastichio was awesome and they had a boneless ox tail with orzo that even the kids loved. For the desert the Ekmek is a must try and they had a special vanilla and orange sponge cake which was delicious.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 12 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Greer food and service definitely will return
  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 March 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Our server Voula was exceptional. Food was amazing.
  24. LauraM

    New England

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 12 March 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    It is a lovely restaurant that is striving to be fancy and upscale. They need to work on meshing what they want to be, to what they are. Upon entry, they told us (we were 20 minutes early for our reservation) that if we exceed 15 minutes at the bar we will lose our table. It felt honestly like a threat, and was quite inappropriate-- especially since they have the nerve to charge close to $20 for a drink. Once they realized they were being ridiculous about not just coming politely to the bar when our table was ready, things got better. The ambiance of the restaurant is perfect. The staff treat their tables with professionalism. The food was very good, but VERY expensive for what was offered to us. We felt the $84 fish share was obnoxiously priced for what it was. Yes, it was fresh, but it was nothing close to an $84 price point. Perhaps offer a little salad with it? Overall a nice restaurant, but be prepared to indulge your wallet while you enjoy the good food.
  25. pgprop

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fabulous the food, the service, the ambience we love it.
  26. AdiM

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food were outstanding. The drinks were delicious. The appetizers were fantastic. The decor is high end. I wish the music could have been lower so I can talk without yelling at my family. Very difficult to have a conversation.
  27. Chuck

    New England

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent time dining at the upstairs bar. Zucchini chips & Moussaka were terrific. Very good bar selection.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food - amazing. Full stop. We shared octopus and Limani’s zucchini/eggplant chips, to start. Short ribs and lamb were our main courses. Mario, our server, was wonderful. Very pricey meal, but we’ll worth the splurge. A great experience! Will definitely be back for the next special occasion!
  29. eclecticfoody

    New England

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful ambience, clean, bright, and quiet. Food consistently fresh, good quality, and delicious. The octopus appetizer was nicely grilled and tender, the veggie chips were light and crisp, the dip sampler was very tasty. The fish was fresh, mild and moist grilled perfectly. The lamb shops were nicely seasoned and tender. The service was great! Though the prices are a little high , the prefix options are reasonable and comparable. Been there several times with friends and family and will return again.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fabulous lunch celebrating a birthday , friendship, and life
  31. Smboston

    New England

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 6 March 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The food was just ok. The space and service were very good, but I didn't love the dishes, unfortunately.
  32. Outgoing

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 5 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed this place on Sunday for lunch! Yes it is pricey but the wolf of the sea was delicious as was the lamb shank! Orzo amazing! Soup amazing ! Feta in philo dough incredible! My daughter ordered burger from fixed menu which was a strange choice considering all the other options.The only thing I didn't like was the blood orange margarita which came in a strange small glass tasted nothing like margarita and cost a crazy 17$. The side dish of sauces was tasty as well. We even got complimentary scallops as it was a b-Day . We will definitely return
  33. shivak

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 4 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful interior. Service was amazing . The server remade my cocktail several times to my taste. Just lovely and bright. We went for lunch.
  34. BobR

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 March 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Very good food. Had an issue with one of our group's entrees being served late, but very good otherwise.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 March 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    This Anita’s husband. The dinner was glorious; the food; the service; and the atmosphere. My only reservation was the cost of my Bombay Saphire martini at $19.00. Overall prices were high but the drink price seemed exorbitant.
  36. JMD1

    New York Area

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 3 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything about this gorgeous restaurant. Servers were so friendly and attentive and food off the charts. Don’t miss the greek salad and lamb chops. highly recommend!
  37. AlC1

    New England

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 2 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful ambiance and great food. Also, service was terrific.
  38. TaliC

    New England

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 28 February 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The ambiance is absolutely perfect for any special occasion. Beautiful, modern, with Greek influence. The Limani chips were to die for. Everybody should get them. The avgolemono soup was also very good and reminded me of my yiayias. The calamari was excellent and perfectly lightly fried. The pastichio was good but had too many noodles and not enough beef and bechamel. The moussaka was also good but barely had any eggplants and instead use potatoes as a filler. Considering these entrees were $30 it was not worth the price unfortunately. The galaktoboureko was odd and not traditional in any sense. I didn’t like it but I’m sure others may. Overall, I enjoyed the ambiance and appetizers the most. The wine selection was also excellent and included a large selection of wines from different regions of Greece.
  39. Annette

    New Orleans

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently fresh, very high quality dishes. Excellent service.
  40. KAOS

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, excellent service and terrific environment ! Highly recommend for lunch and dinner !

FAQs

Limani offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 545-0000.

Limani is rated 4.3 stars by 356 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

19:00


Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Limani

33 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area

    Chestnut Hill

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Mediterranean, Greek, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

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