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Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana

4.6
4.6
1370 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
530 N. Coast Hwy 101, Leucadia, CA 92024

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Vigilucci’s Trattoria Italiana features an exceptional menu of Italian favorites, steaks and the freshest seafood. Menu highlights include many of the company’s signature dishes, made from scratch pastas, salads, steaks, seafood, pizzas and calzones. Group dining space is available for large or small groups. Our casual yet sophisticated piano bar enhances the dining experience in the main dining room and front patio.

For off-site events and parties contact Cater@Vigiluccis.com
Catering to the most discerning palates for over 30 years,
Vigilucci’s catering team can custom create a unique and memorable menu for celebrating life’s special occasions.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Victor Ibara
  • Catering
    We offer full service catering from a formal dinner of six people to an elegant wedding of three hundred. Our in house event coordinator will take care of your every need - rental, floral arrangements, wine selection, servers and bartenders
  • Private party facilities
    Host your holiday party, milestone celebration or corporate event at one of our unique restaurants, and we’ll make it a very special occasion. We have several group dinner and lunch menus and can build a customized plan for your event.
  • Private party contact
    Event Manager: (760) 634-2365
  • Neighborhood
    Encinitas
  • Cross street
    Leucadia Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Private Valet lot behind restaurant from 4pm-close and curbside parking available along Hwy 101. Street parking exists.Self parking during lunch Saturdays and Sundays till 3pm.
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy dinner or cocktails in the main dining room and bar where exciting live music can be heard from the Baby Grand Piano.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 1,370 people are saying

Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Hot spot

  • North San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana offers a "delightful dining experience" with "friendly and attentive service" and "amazing food." The atmosphere is "casual yet upscale," with a piano bar enhancing the ambiance. Standout dishes include gnocchi, authentic Carbonara, and seafood specials. Patrons appreciate "generous portions" and "top-notch service," making it a favorite for celebrations.

1,370 Reviews
  1. Regina

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service the food is outstanding. And if you order a cocktail, you get it in the glasses that they’re supposed to be in not these little tiny things like at a lot of places that rip you off. We sat outside, so it was a bit noisy because of the Highway but love everything about this restaurant. Always have and always well and the food is outstanding. Everything is almost made there. They’ve got a pastry shaft. That really knows what she’s doing. They’re amazing. The best piccata I’ve had in a long long time. I recommend you go. They even have happy hour if you want that. Enjoy 

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  2. Julie VIP

    Sacramento15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vigilucci’s is always a joy to dine in. The atmosphere is casual but still upscale. The service has never been anything less than friendly and very welcoming. The food!!! Oh my gosh, the food! Everything is made fresh to order, in-house, and of the finest quality. My only issue is the portions are HUGE (which I know is not a valid complaint). I always end up taking home enough food for lunch the next day. My favorite dishes are their gnocchi, Cabonara (which is the real deal: made with egg yolks and not cream, and whatever seafood special they have going. I’ve been dining here with family and friends, on a regular basis, for over a year and have had nothing but wonderful experiences. Bravo Vigilucci’s!

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  3. Mark VIP

    San Diego17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an excellent evening... everything was 5 stars. Reserved table was waiting upon arrival with 3 approved requests... perfect! Started with a great martini followed by an awesome appetizer. Soon after came a wonderful soup, followed by a seafood medley which was superb. Jesse (a super professional waiter) made the entire evening a total delight followed finally by an affagatto dessert... Superb! Manager constantly walks the floor and all busboy staff work together diligently. What a pleasure... a restaurant that actually has IT ALL together... BRAVO!

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  4. Robert VIP

    San Diego251 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Even though we live in Oceanside, when we want Italian food, it is Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana. This Vigilucci's is more diner friendly that the other two locations, the food is better, and the Piano Bar that is between the bar area and the dining room adds a wonderful atmosphere to kthe dining experience.

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  5. Katie

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely place! Very welcoming and friendly staff. The food was amazing! We had a wonderful Anniversary.

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  6. KathleenN

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Trevor was our waiter. He was wonderful. Presenting the dishes, the timing of appetizers to dinner and drinks. The bus boy was excellent getting our waters refilled and dishes taken away. We had a wonderful time and meal. 

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  7. Cathy VIP

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Robbie’s ribs were tasty but dry. They have been much better in the past.

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  8. John

    San Diego46 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    With a reservation, we were seated at the worse table in the place, directly across from the front door and next to the bathrooms. Nonstop traffic the whole time. Server was excellent- we told him we were in a hurry (due to the miserable table) and he cooperated. We were in and out in less than 1 hour. Food was good. Go to Carlsbad location instead - ambiance is much better.

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  9. Robert VIP

    San Diego251 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This is our favorite Vigilucci's Restaurant even though we live in Oceanside. The piano bar and the interior design is far above the other two locations. Also, the food is fork and knives above the other locations.

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  10. Rebecca VIP

    Palm Springs6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful celebration dinner for my daughter‘s birthday. From the moment we walked in, everything was perfect. The wait staff was professional, friendly and attentive, the food came out quickly and was presented beautifully. The pianist entertained us with his beautiful music and sang happy birthday to my daughter as the candle was lit on her birthday dessert. It was a memorable evening, and I would come back for a celebration dinner at Vigilucci‘s Trattoria Italiana again and again.

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FAQs

Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 634-2365.

Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana is rated 4.6 stars by 1370 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana

530 N. Coast Hwy 101, Leucadia, CA 92024

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Leucadia Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    Encinitas
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Valet lot behind restaurant from 4pm-close and curbside parking available along Hwy 101. Street parking exists.Self parking during lunch Saturdays and Sundays till 3pm.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Victor Ibara
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy dinner or cocktails in the main dining room and bar where exciting live music can be heard from the Baby Grand Piano.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer full service catering from a formal dinner of six people to an elegant wedding of three hundred. Our in house event coordinator will take care of your every need - rental, floral arrangements, wine selection, servers and bartenders
  • Private party facilities
    Host your holiday party, milestone celebration or corporate event at one of our unique restaurants, and we’ll make it a very special occasion. We have several group dinner and lunch menus and can build a customized plan for your event.
  • Private party contact
    Event Manager: (760) 634-2365
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