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Vigiluccis-cucina - Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana, Carlsbad, CA

Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana

4.6
4.6
2775 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
Nestled in the heart of downtown Carlsbad, Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana offers fabulous Northern Italian cuisine and award-winning service. Enjoy lunch on the outdoor patio or start the evening off at their full-service bar before dinner. A great place for a romantic dinner, a family gathering, a company party or special event. Each of Vigilucci's three locations offer a notable wine menu, made from scratch pastas and sauces, fresh seafood specials, salads, prime steaks, chicken and veal dishes.
For off-site events and parties contact Cater. Vigiluccis.com
Catering to the most discerning palates for over 25 years,
Vigilucci’s catering team can custom create a unique and memorable menu for celebrating life’s special occasions.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (760) 434-2500
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Victor Ibara
  • Catering
    We have over two decades of experience catering a wide variety of occasions and offer a variety of custom catering options and enjoy working with special requests. We are confident in preparing cuisine to your pleasure.
  • Private party facilities
    A gem in the heart of Carlsbad Village. Modern Italian cuisine, steak and seafood, this location has seating up to 160 persons as a buy out. The PDR is available for groups up to 40 as semi private or private space for group dining with set menus and food and beverage minimums.
  • Private party contact
    Event Manager: (760) 434-2500
  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • Cross street
    Carlsbad Village Dr.
  • Parking details
    Parking on State Street in front of the restaurant can be quite busy during peak times. There is additional parking behind the restaurant and adjacent streets in the village.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,775 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Romantic

  • North San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana offers an "authentic Italian dining experience" with "spectacular food" and "incredible service." Guests rave about the "wonderful ambiance" and "generous portions." The menu features standout dishes like the veal piccata and tiramisu. Consistently praised for its "professional wait staff," it's a "highly recommended" spot in Carlsbad.

2,775 Reviews
  1. Tyler

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 drinks, food, service. Best margaritas! Thanks again

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  2. Alexandra

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s always a good time at Vigilucci’s, however the service was subpar. The food was great but the server didn’t seem to have a good attitude and was a bit rude to us. He also didn’t come back to check on us and felt like we had to chase him down to get our check. Overall great food but wish we had a different server.

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  3. Bonnie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is consistent for great food and service. Even on Valentines Day, everything was excellent❤️

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  4. Morris

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the service impeccable. It was a delightful restaurant with regal ambience. Servers were helpful and friendly, giving good advice when asked. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  5. John

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice service. Good food. Crowded, but that denotes successful.

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  6. michael

    VIP

    Orange County

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience!! We had another lovely dinner, food was really great, Stephano our waiter was awesome! The entire staff is very friendly and very attentive. Their Italian food is the best around and we travel 30 miles from Dana Point to come here. If you've never been there, please go. The food is fantastic, the ambiance whether inside or outside is great. We like to sit outside with our small dog. They have ample heaters to keep you warm outside on a cold night. Best Italian in the area!!

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  7. Paul

    VIP

    Portland

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great selection of menu items, large wine list, and excellent service

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  8. Bonnie

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    Orange County

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday, Feb-2, Family lunch for 5 of us: Food was fantastic, flavorful and served hot! The head server, Memo, was attentive and very personable. The Gnocchi were to die for; the Cioppino was loaded with seafood; and the Pappardelle con Fungie e Capesante was so spot-on with very large and exquisitely-braised scallops. But the creme de la creme was the short-rib Ravioli ("Cappellacci di Manzo"). I kept to the lunch menu and had Penne del Fattore which totally held its own with rich vodka creme sauce. WE WILL BE BACK!!!

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  9. Howard M

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere great service great food. I’ll definitely be back.

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  10. Chuck

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They were totally crowded… But we received a good table and enjoyed the entire evening. I’ve eaten there many times and guess I never went on a crazy busy Friday evening. Somehow the kitchen was able to keep up with the overwhelming crowd and prepared our meals in a timely manner. Highly recommended.

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FAQs

Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 434-2500.

Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana is rated 4.6 stars by 2775 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana

2943 State St., Carlsbad, CA 92008

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Carlsbad Village Dr.
  • Neighborhood
    Carlsbad
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking on State Street in front of the restaurant can be quite busy during peak times. There is additional parking behind the restaurant and adjacent streets in the village.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Victor Ibara
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (760) 434-2500
  • Catering
    We have over two decades of experience catering a wide variety of occasions and offer a variety of custom catering options and enjoy working with special requests. We are confident in preparing cuisine to your pleasure.
  • Private party facilities
    A gem in the heart of Carlsbad Village. Modern Italian cuisine, steak and seafood, this location has seating up to 160 persons as a buy out. The PDR is available for groups up to 40 as semi private or private space for group dining with set menus and food and beverage minimums.
  • Private party contact
    Event Manager: (760) 434-2500
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