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

Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana

4.7
4.7
2478 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 16 times today

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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. Gorgeous Italian light fixtures, newly remodeled dining rooms and patios that open onto State Street lending an open air and vibrancy in from the downtown. Offering award wining cuisine and service, this location has seating up to 160 persons as a buy out.
  • Private party contact
    Event Manager: (760) 576-8947
  • 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 2,478 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Italian

2,478 Reviews
  1. LoriK

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Special occasion treat with amazing food and beautiful ambience! Great wine list and fantastic artichoke appetizer. All of the entrees were delicious—amazing veal parmigiana and salmon, pasta with sausage and eggplant and butternut squash ravioli. Cannot wait for the next meal there.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my wife's birthday and we had a early reservation. Our service staff were all excellent and very attentive. The food could not have been better and our drinks were also excellent. This was my first time to be Vigilucci's and I was not disappointed. My wife especially appreciated the the birthday card that was signed by the entire staff. BRAVO!!!

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  3. SueF

    Tampa

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We took family there for dinner and was very nice, ambiance was great. Menu could have had more choices but overall great food and would recommend.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Top notch staff with great ambiance and true Italian cuisine.

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  5. KenA

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    TBH, I thought I had made reservations for PAON, which is the next street over... So we decided to make the best of it and continued on. They sat us outside when we asked for inside (we were early, but there were openings inside) the owner was a jerk and had no interest in assisting our request. They proceeded to sit us at what I can only describe as the kid sized table. The four of us with food barely fitting. Food was bland and uninspiring at best. Calamari was fishy and likely what made my mom I'll later on. Will not recommend nor go back.

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  6. Mangia

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    We love this restaurant. We opted for the Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner option for the holiday. Half the food was served COLD and the whole meal should have been hot. I feel like we could have had a better meal at a local diner. Disappointing, as this was suppose to be a treat for me as the first year I did not cook a Thanksgiving meal myself in 20+ years. The price was too high for cold food. Note: we were there early and the dining room was as virtually empty, so no excuse for poor quality food. Service was fine.

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  7. SamanthaProsser

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an amazing lunch at Vigiluccis. Service was very attentive and everyone was extremely friendly and professional. We started with the artichoke hearts, presentation and taste was a 10/10. For our main course we had a variety of pastas, the quality of the ingredients show and the portion size was perfect. Finished up with some coffee, once again the quality of the ingredients really shine through. The restaurant itself was beautiful and had many different seating options. Absolutely loved it, will definitely be coming back.

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  8. thatredheadedchef

    Sacramento

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just amazing. The family came in for our daughter’s 17th birthday and we were blown away by the quality of the cuisine and service. Our meal and total experience was faultless. We will be returning again soon, and often.

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  9. maryp

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent wait staff. Food was scrumptious. Never had to ask for anything. Food was timed out very nicely. No getting main meal before appetizers finished and short break before main course. I really appreciate that!

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  10. Mark

    New York Area

    108 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal, as usual. I'd eat here every night if I could.

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  11. LauraD

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to Vigilucci's for a late birthday lunch with 4 girlfriends. The place was basically empty so we had a large table and we could just enjoy ourselves without having to worry about bothering anyone. Che risate! (Italian for : What fun!) We were there for almost 2 hours, eating, chatting, opening presents. Really a great environment. The food was great. Three of us had the salmon dinner or salmon salad. The salmon was fresh and tasty with great veggie sides. Two of us had pasta: Ravioli with Spinach and Ricotta, and Spaghetti con Meatballs. Delicious and filling, a great indulgence. All in all this is the best restaurant in Carlsbad. The other Vigilucci restaurants are not as good as this one. Love this place. Come here every time I'm in Carlsbad.

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  12. GailC

    Dallas

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a fabulous and delicious experience at Vigiluccis!

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  13. Mark

    New York Area

    108 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always. Thank you for the service and ambiance.

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  14. DaveH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for an authentic Italian meal. I didn't feel out of place dressed up, but lots of other people weren't. The heated outside area was very comfortable.

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  15. Glenn

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience2
    The food and service was excellent. However we were seated next to the hostess stand, it was fairly noisy. We were on our first date and had a very hard time hearing each other. Bummer!

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  16. DRCD

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service + food. What a great experience!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved the hostess and waiter

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  18. Dave

    Calgary

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had another great meal here. Been back 4 or 5 times. The food is great and they have a good wine list.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, service was great. ……. ..,,

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  20. RobertS

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve gone to Vigilucci’s for years. It’s always consistent. Excellent food, service and ambience. Always worth the experience.

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  21. Elegante

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We have been several times in the past and generally found Vigulucci's to be good, but not great. Our server this time (Reda) helped to guide us to a great experience this time. His recommendations were spot on, and the bartender also was at the top of his game. We will be back!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My server Angelo went above and beyond to give us a great experience. Viviana the manager came over to check on a several times to make sure that we were happy with our entree. We enjoy eating it vigilucci's on State Street and try to eat there as often as possible

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  23. Corrina

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vigilucci's is one of my favorite restaurants and in particular, the one in The Village.

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  24. SharonB

    Hawaii

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food, service was good, return trip, used to come here alot when we lived here.

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  25. MoJo

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite & yummiest restaurants in San Diego!

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  26. JenD

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous dining experience- from the time we sat down to when we left.

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  27. MarvT

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Food was very good as is usual.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    This place was definitely a great pick! The food was really enjoyable & our service was on point! The restaurant was lively! Over all, it was a great experience!

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  29. TitaH

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Food in the past has always been good, this time just so, so. Service this time was the worst we have ever had, could not get the waiters attention for 25 minutes. Finally cancelled the balance of my order, complained to management and left. Manager was very concerned and apologetic which soften the trauma. Still not happy, no excuse for a waiter that does not pay attention.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love going to vigoilucci's. Angelo served me again. As always he made us feel at home

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  31. MarieV

    Central Coast

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent -penne with shrimp and vodka sauce, Braised short rib pasta and pasta with meatballs. Authentic Italian flavor. The lava cake dessert was the best! Service was great too.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food! Awesome service! We eat here frequently and they really outdid themselves this time. Everything and everyone was on point!

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  33. Escondido

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    My pasta with Zucca had too much butter but otherwise it was a lovely meal. The torte Del La Nonna was excellent and so was the service

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  34. RicH

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful selections and efficient wait staff. Cocktails and wine selection was substantial and top shelf quality. Absolutely will return.

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  35. PlanoDiner

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service. Very large portions. Perfectly made cocktails.

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  36. DanaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food quality and flavor. Management has clearly committed to outstanding customer service by fully staffing the restaurant with a team who gets it and provides a terrific experience for its customers. We felt important and tended to during our evening there, which was my wife’s birthday. We recommend the artichoke appetizer, butter squash pasta, seafood risotto and their reasonably priced wines and craft cocktails!

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  37. PeterK

    Phoenix

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service in a beautiful room - best Italian food in the area

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  38. TomP

    Orlando

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My linguini with prawns and calamari (the Luciana) was excellent. My wife had the rigatoni alla Siciliana with gluten free penne which was also excellent. The artichoke appetizer was very delicious. Superb service. Overall it was an excellent dining experience. Definitely will return.

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  39. AndrewS

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite spots. Best Italian food in Carlsbad!

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  40. SusanW

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had calamari and padra carbonera... delicious but too much and thankfully our waiter advised no sharing if a salad. Wonderful wine list too.

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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 4.7 stars by 2478 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 16 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. Gorgeous Italian light fixtures, newly remodeled dining rooms and patios that open onto State Street lending an open air and vibrancy in from the downtown. Offering award wining cuisine and service, this location has seating up to 160 persons as a buy out.
  • Private party contact
    Event Manager: (760) 576-8947
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