Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse

Name: Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse
Address: 3878 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA, United States, 92008
Telephone: (760) 434-2580
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3418 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Vigilucci's Seafood and Steakhouse offers authentic Northern Italian cuisine. The location sits across from the Pacific on the historic 101 and has one of the best views in San Diego.
Open seven days a week. Signature dishes include Caprese salad with bufallo mozzarella and Heirloom tomatoes, made from scratch stuffed pastas, Cioppino, prime steaks, fresh seafood including a warm or cold fresh seafood tower with oysters, clams, mussels, crab, lobster and jumbo prawn. (items may vary )
Private Wine Cellar room available for private parties.

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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 26, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 71 times today

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(760) 434-2580
Website
http://www.vigiluccis.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Dana Sills
Catering
Yes Vigilucci's Restaurant Group Caters to large and small events. <br />Contact Cater@Vigiluccis.com to begin customizing your event menu and get more details. Vigilucci's has been catering to the most discerning palates for close to 25 years. <br />For menus visit our website.
Private party facilities
Vigilucci's offers dining in diverse atmospheres to suit every occasion, with private dining offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. For off-site events and parties contact Cater@Vigiluccis.com Catering to the most discerning palates for over 20 years
Private party contact
Kim Maniero: (760) 670-7173

Location
3878 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad, CA 92008
Neighborhood
Carlsbad
Cross street
Tamarack Ave.
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Charge for sharing an entrée is $5. Corkage fee: $30. Two bottle or one 1.5 magnum maximum per table. Extra bottles $40 each/$80 per magnum. $3 charge per person for cake brought into the restaurant will apply. Maximum of 3 split checks per table. Additions and supplements to your meal may be charged extra, including, but not limited to bread, extra sauce, cheese, etc

Antipasto di Carne e Pesce

Ostriche Fresche$21.00
Half-dozen fresh chilled oysters on the half shell served with cocktail sauce and horseradish
Cocktail di Gamberi$24.00
Jumbo prawns, bay shrimp, avocado, cucumbers and red onions in a cocktail sauce
Calamari Luciana$19.75
Sautéed baby calamari with garlic and white wine in a spicy tomato sauce
Polpette di Granchio$25.00
Homemade crab cakes served on a bed of arugula with cherry tomatoes and aurora sauce
Fritto di Calamari e Gamberetti$19.75
Deep-fried baby calamari and rock shrimp served with marinara sauce
Capesante ai Porcini$24.75
Pan-seared diver scallops topped with fresh chopped tomatoes and porcini mushrooms, finished in a white wine truffle sauce atop crispy polenta
Antipasto della Casa
Calamari fritti, fresh bufala mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes, bruschetta, prosciutto di Parma, imported cheeses, salame, and mortadella. Minimum 2 people
- per person$17.00
Carpaccio di Manzo$24.00
Thinly sliced raw filet mignon topped with arugula, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, capers and shaved Parmigiano

Antipasto di Pesce

Chilled Seafood Platter for Two People
An outstanding selection of ocean fresh seafood. Inquire about today's selection
- MP

Insalata e Zuppa

Bread served upon request. Additional basket, $5

Zuppa del Giorno
Homemade soup of the day
- Cup$11.00
- Bowl$14.00
Insalata alla Vigilucci$15.00
Organic mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and gorgonzola cheese tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Insalata alla Caprese$19.75
Imported bufala mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic
Insalata di Cesare$15.00
Hearts of romaine with traditional Caesar dressing, croutons and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano
Insalata alle Pere$18.50
Baby mixed greens, fresh raspberries, sweet gorgonzola cheese and sliced pears, tossed in a lemon vinaigrette dressing
The Wedge$19.50
Iceberg lettuce, crispy bacon and crumbled gorgonzola cheese in a creamy ranch dressing

La Pasta

Gluten-free pasta available upon request, add $5

Spaghetti e Polpette$28.00
Homemade 100% prime beef meatballs braised in Vigilucci's tomato sauce
Penne Vodka con Porcini e Gamberoni$35.00
Chopped tomatoes, porcini mushrooms, basil and garlic sautéed in a tomato vodka cream sauce with rock shrimp and topped with a jumbo prawn
Spaghetti Portofino$43.00
Calamari, rock shrimp, mussels, Manila clams, a diver scallop and a jumbo prawn sautéed with mediterranean pesto
Lasagna Rustica$31.00
Fresh homemade pasta sheets layered with Italian sausage, ricotta, Parmigiano, mozzarella and besciamella sauce
Pappardelle con Funghi e Capesante$37.00
Homemade wide ribbon pasta with porcini, shiitake, portobello, field mushrooms and pan-seared diver scallops in a white truffle and brandy cream sauce
Cappellacci di Zucca$32.00
Homemade hat-shaped pasta filled with butternut squash, walnuts, ricotta and Parmigiano. Finished with brown butter, sage and a touch of marinara
Risotto del Giorno
Ask for today's special risotto
- MP

Side Dishes

Truffle French Fries$14.00
French Fries$12.00
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms$15.00
With butter and shallots
Gnocchi al Tartufo$20.00
Potato dumplings in a creamy truffle sauce au gratin
Baked Asparagus
Served with truffle oil and Parmigiano-Reggiano
- MP
Sautéed Spinach$15.00
With garlic and butter
Sautéed Broccoli$15.00
With extra virgin olive oil and garlic
Cannellini Beans$15.00
Tossed with extra virgin olive oil and rosemary
Seasonal Vegetables$14.00
1 Lb. Baked Potato$14.75
Available after 4 p.m. Choice of: Vigilucci's special cream, butter, chives and bacon

Il Pesce

All of our seafood and fish is delivered fresh daily from the finest local and international sources

Salmone con Macadamia$42.00
King salmon topped with a macadamia nut panko crust, served over roasted potatoes and garlic spinach. Finished with a lemon butter sauce and rock shrimp
Cioppino$56.00
Fresh seasonal mussels, Manila clams, jumbo prawns, calamari, fresh fish, rock shrimp and a diver scallop sautéed with roasted garlic in a zesty tomato sauce
Capesante ai Pomodorini Secchi$56.00
Pan-seared diver scallops served atop risotto cakes with sweet corn, pancetta, red onion, asparagus and bell peppers. Finished iwth a spicy sun-dried and cherrry tomato cream sauce
Grigliata di Pesce$56.00
Grilled jumbo prawn, crab cake, diver scallop, 4 oz. king salmon and 4 oz. catch of the day topped with a lemon herb sauce. Served with arugula and cherry tomatoes
Tonno al Sesamo$55.00
Sesame-crusted sashimi grade ahi tuna seared rare and a garlic-chili jumbo prawn served over black organic rice and caramelized baby bok choy in a miso broth. Finished with a drizzle of Thai sauce

La Carne

Grass-fed Nebraska steaks & chops are wet-aged 40 days. Hand-cut Nebraska Prime & Choice steaks & chops are served with seasonal vegetables and your choice of baked potato, french fries, fettuccine alfredo or spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes (except entrées with *). Ask your server for pricing. Add Creamy Gorgonzola, Peppercorn or Cognac Mushroom Sauce, $5

Prime Filet (10oz)
grass-fed, Available in 8oz and 10oz
- MP
Prime Tomahawk (38 oz)
- MP
Prime Rib-Eye (20oz)
- MP
Prime New York Strip (16oz)
- MP
Grigliata di Carne*$56.00
8 oz. skin-on airline Mary's Free Range chicken, 4 oz. prime filet mignon and Italian sausage served with baked potato, seasonal vegetables and spinach
Ossobuco alla Milanese*
When available. Milk-fed veal shank braised with red wine, root vegetables and Vigilucci's tomato sauce. Served over saffron risotto
- MP
Pollo ai Funghi Porcini$39.00
Grilled skin-on double Mary's Free Range chicken breast with porcini mushrooms in a light cream sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio
Pollo alla Parmigiana*$39.75
Lightly breaded Mary's Free Range chicken breast topped with mozzarella and marinara sauce. Served with spaghetti aglio e olio and seasonal vegetables
Cotoletta alla Milanese*
When available. Milk-fed veal chop, pounded, lightly breaded and pan fried. Topped with arugula and cherry tomatoes
- MP

What 3,418 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

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cookingfool14
Fort Lauderdale
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service, food, atmosphere fabulous
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MarkR
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and view. Excellent service. Parking is challenging at the beach. Prices seem high.
HM
HeidiM
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
No better place for a Friday night date!
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OpenTable Diner
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5.0
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Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and experience!
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ulu1
San Diego
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Its such a pleasure to return to this outstanding restaurant. The crabcakes were tasty and moist, the caprese salad was unbelievable and the halibut meltedin my mouth. This lovely luncheon would not have been possible if not for our great server. He even remembered us from month ago. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience.
MW
MeikoW
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We enjoyed a wonderful anniversary dinner. Service was welcoming and attentive. Ambiance was lovely with view of the ocean- only drawback was a few noisy kids nearby (our kids are older and not so noisy). Food was delicious, scallops & seafood cooked perfectly, 8 oz filet was excellent. Our server made sure our wine glasses stayed full. We were treated to a delicious creme brûlée on the house for our anniversary- unexpected and fun! We had a memorable, sweet night at Vigilucci’s.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome Thank you
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Sammyboy
Birmingham
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italian food on our trip. Great bread, great pasta, covered outside seating to enjoy the great sunny weather. Had to pay for valet parking, but it was worth it.
CN
ChairmanNemo
Phoenix
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
They made sure our anniversary was a night to remember. The booth and the view. Food was spectacular. Sea bass was some of best I’ve ever had.
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sylvias
Los Angeles
55 reviews
vip
4.0
55 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excellant location. Sit outside for a great view of the sunset. Food was presented beautifully and it was delicious. Dessert are over priced
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
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Dined 6 days ago
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Wedding anniversary
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flowerfairy
San Diego
43 reviews
3.0
43 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience2
The service was outstanding! But the food for the expense was less than inspiring. The Shrimp cocktail was impressive, but the Carne plate for the cost was a disappointment. The steak although tender lacked flavor. a side sauce would have been a plus, but was not offered. Same as the chicken. and an over cooked sausage. The two fish dishes that were ordered were better. Good risotto . Salads were just so so. When spending over $400. for a meal, one would expect a foodie experience, this was just okay. Yes , if you get an ocean view table it can be a nice touch, but very noisy. I'd suggest hitting happy hour and that menu. As Mentioned the staff was very good and welcoming, but they need to brighten the flavors to match.
TM
TonyM
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fathers Day celebration
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jraucy
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience3
Overly crowded and parking was a mess. Food and service were very good
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ellenr
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The sea bass was amazing . Best I have ever had .
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite dining experience. Ruby and Anna take sure good care of us with wonderful seating.
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Hansjanene
Boise
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Father’s Day dinner
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TriciaA
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and plenty of it. We took more than half home for dinner tonight!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing meal! Great service!
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PamH
Seattle
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time at this Vigilucci’s and it was excellent. We both had great pasta and yummy truffle fries. Brandon, our server, was very good and very friendly. We will be back!
MC
MarkC
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent but the service was above and beyond. Our server, Tony, was so knowledgeable about the menu and made the experience better. Very attentive and friendly as well. We had 6 people and all 6 of us thought the food was amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience3
Fantastic except way too loud.
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localdiner
San Diego
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love to go there and watch the sunset and have oysters.. Our waitress, Tesha was great and we have never had a bad experience here.
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Michelle
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were lucky enough to get a table on the front patio at sunset on a Saturday night. Excellent meal, great service and lively atmosphere. Would definitely go back when in town!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Overall is was good, but the noise level in the outside dining area was terrible, I couldn’t hear what my table guests were saying. I definitely would not choose to sit in that location again especially since I had not seen my friends in three years and wanted to catch up with them. Also, valet parking was full , so it was either wait for someone to leave or find parking on our own.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anna & Ruby are the best!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience5
Always love this place. I wish the patio was still open, makes for a better experience by the beach.
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RoseW
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great food, but sat outside. Noise from street was a problem
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GerryS
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience2
Expensive but predictably good. The encrusted salmon was very satisfying and the plate was generous. Our waitress, Pasha, ran the whole evening while we were there. A real professional who's frequent return to the table was well timed. We were celebrating a birthday so when the complimentary creme brule was offered, we were impressed. BTW, it was THE BEST CREME BRULE I've ever had, bar none. As long as we can afford it, we'll keep going back. How many great oceanside restaurants are there in the world? This is one of them, for sure.
TK
TiffanyK
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Date night with my husband. Food always exceptional. Service on all ends, our server, the manager and the server assistants. Can’t beat the views. Best seafood tower ever!
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RaeAnnH
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our second time visiting your magnificent restaurant. We came in March of 2022 and revisited last night bringing our best friends ( one of which is from Long Island) and from Cicilian decent. We were delighted to have our table ready and we were seated and waited upon immediately. We and our pallets were treated to a delicious dinner with generous portions perfectly cooked and presented. Our guests were well pleased and delighted with our choice for the evening. We can't find anything that measures up in our home state of Arizona... We'll be back!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, great service. Sat inside, definitely a little loud. Will definitely come back again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
The steak was not worth the price. My husband ordered his steak medium well which seemed good. I ordered mine medium and it was so undercooked I couldn’t even finish it. I didn’t bother complaining because it was my birthday and I didn’t want to be negative and I don’t like sending thing back to the kitchen but for the price of what we paid, I feel like they should have known better. I would say my steak was rare to blue. It was so disappointing.
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MVPFoodie1
San Francisco
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Tasty food, nice ambiance and view. We will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding atmosphere, service, and food.
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Iowagirl
Omaha
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful dinner! The service was prompt and considerate, our table overlooked the Pacific at sunset and our dinners were delicious. Among our threesome we enjoyed a steak dinner, the catch of the day and an Italian meal all excellent.
PK
PeggyK
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Outside your right on busy 101. So traffic loud especially Motorcycles and loud trucks. Inside was also load.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply the best!! The hostesses are so considerate.
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DarleneL
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great and service was great.
GA
GeoA
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ambience, food, and quality were excellent. The views towards the ocean and sunset views are extraordinary.

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Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 3418 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 26, 2022

June 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 71 times today

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3878 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad, CA 92008

Additional information

Cross street
Tamarack Ave.
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 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Dana Sills
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.vigiluccis.com/
Phone number
(760) 434-2580
Catering
Yes Vigilucci's Restaurant Group Caters to large and small events. <br />Contact Cater@Vigiluccis.com to begin customizing your event menu and get more details. Vigilucci's has been catering to the most discerning palates for close to 25 years. <br />For menus visit our website.
Private party facilities
Vigilucci's offers dining in diverse atmospheres to suit every occasion, with private dining offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. For off-site events and parties contact Cater@Vigiluccis.com Catering to the most discerning palates for over 20 years
Private party contact
Kim Maniero: (760) 670-7173

Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Crème Brûlée

Risotto del Giorno

Cioppino

Antipasto di Carne e Pesce

Ostriche Fresche$21.00

Cocktail di Gamberi$24.00

Calamari Luciana$19.75

Polpette di Granchio$25.00

Fritto di Calamari e Gamberetti$19.75

Capesante ai Porcini$24.75

Antipasto della Casa

Carpaccio di Manzo$24.00

Antipasto di Pesce

Chilled Seafood Platter for Two People

Insalata e Zuppa

Zuppa del Giorno

Insalata alla Vigilucci$15.00

Insalata alla Caprese$19.75

Insalata di Cesare$15.00

Insalata alle Pere$18.50

The Wedge$19.50

La Pasta

Spaghetti e Polpette$28.00

Penne Vodka con Porcini e Gamberoni$35.00

Spaghetti Portofino$43.00

Lasagna Rustica$31.00

Pappardelle con Funghi e Capesante$37.00

Cappellacci di Zucca$32.00

Risotto del Giorno

Side Dishes

Truffle French Fries$14.00

French Fries$12.00

Sautéed Wild Mushrooms$15.00

Gnocchi al Tartufo$20.00

Baked Asparagus

Sautéed Spinach$15.00

Sautéed Broccoli$15.00

Cannellini Beans$15.00

Seasonal Vegetables$14.00

1 Lb. Baked Potato$14.75

Il Pesce

Salmone con Macadamia$42.00

Cioppino$56.00

Capesante ai Pomodorini Secchi$56.00

Grigliata di Pesce$56.00

Tonno al Sesamo$55.00

La Carne

Prime Filet (10oz)

Prime Tomahawk (38 oz)

Prime Rib-Eye (20oz)

Prime New York Strip (16oz)

Grigliata di Carne*$56.00

Ossobuco alla Milanese*

Pollo ai Funghi Porcini$39.00

Pollo alla Parmigiana*$39.75

Cotoletta alla Milanese*

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