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

Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana

4.8
4.8
2723 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 24 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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) 576-8947
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,723 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana in Carlsbad is a favorite for its "outstanding and excellent food and service." Guests adore the authentic Italian cuisine, with standout dishes like lasagna and veal piccata. The ambiance is warm and welcoming, perfect for special occasions. While some find it "a bit pricey," the overall dining experience is "spectacular," making it a must-visit.

2,723 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Wait staff was excellent. We are locals and have experienced this restaurant several times in 20 years. After this experience I will not be going back. Booked this reservation close to a month out for Thanksgiving. Two days prior to event received a call from the restaurant to confirm and was informed by a rather rude spokesperson that seating requested would not be guaranteed. I informed them that my husband is disabled and we preferred inside seating for a party of 5 and was told that would not be guaranteed. We asked for inside or patio seating and not the back patio which is virtually the parking lot. Upon arrival we were taken to the back patio and informed even though they had several open tables in the main dining room they did not seat parties of 5 in the main dining areas which is hard to believe since we have had parties of 8 in the main dining area. We made the most of a subpar situation and sat in the "back patio" with the train blowing through at several intervals. After spending close to $400.00 before a tip to sit in the parking lot we will not be going back. The quality of food is far from what it used to be and the entire experience disappointing. We believe in supporting the local businesses, however, we are done with this one.

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  2. Allen

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and the food were outstanding. One of Carlsbad's best experiences.

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  3. Nick

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Spectacular food and service. Highly recomended

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  4. sandy

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All four of us had different entrees- all were delicious, served beautifully . Our entrees included chicken piccata, chicken parm, veal Marsala and salmon. Superb. Definitely going back.

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  5. Mark

    New York City

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal with excellent service. We will return again.

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  6. Anthony

    San Diego

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Che bel ristorante! Fantastico! And a great value for those that understand the difference between just eating and dining! It’s the best ristorante italiano in the county!

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  7. Dorcas

    San Diego

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the perfect date night restaurant--young or old. Truly excellent Italian menu complemented by truly professional wait staff and great bar. You want a tablecloth night out in Carlsbad--this is your place!

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  8. Nancy

    San Diego

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second visit to a Vigilucci’s restaurant and again fabulous Great food service and atmosphere Will be back

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  9. Jim

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second time there and the food, flavors and service were impeccable. Parking is easy this time of year.

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  10. Kenneth

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance, service and food was very good. Miguel was very attentive, polite and professional.

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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 4.8 stars by 2723 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 24 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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) 576-8947
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