Best restaurants near me in Carlsbad, CA

The food and service were absolutely amazing. Our waiter was so nice and very accommodating for vegetarians . I hope to come back. We had the eggplant parm appetizer-it was the best we all have ever had! And rigatoni alla vodka was also amazing. Our party ordered the Chilean sea bass-also amazing, short rib parpadelle, chicken parm. Everyone loved everything! The waiter made the experience all that much better.

This was by far the best dining experience I have ever had. Every single person who helped us - from the host attendants to the bar team and Caden, our server - was patient, thoughtful and hospitable. We never felt rushed and felt so taken care of. Cocktails were complex and perfectly balanced. The bartenders were patient despite having a full bar and walked us through the menu. The server “assistants” were already aware we are pescatarian which we noted on OpenTable and let us know what alternatives they could offer for different menu items. This really never happens at other restaurants. You note it but it is not taken into consideration at the restaurant or servers are not made aware. This was a really thoughtful touch for us. Caden was so helpful in making recommendations and guiding us through the menu. The food was spectacular. We had the prawns, oysters, crudo, broccoli, cavatelli and market fish. Complex, layered flavors and interesting textures. Very ingredient driven. Each plate was small enough that we could try many things, but we were properly stuffed by the end! I cannot wait to come back. It is a MUST TRY. **While it’s never the most important characteristic for us, the ambiance and decor were cozy and added to the overall experience and the music playlist was great and not overpowering.

This place is a great add to Carlsbad. The food is always on point. It’s great atmosphere and great service. This evening the cocktails were a little behind.

Best food I’ve had so far in Carlsbad! Great food and cocktails with great service.

We were drawn to restaurant because of the Veal Sweetbreads. They were not the best but they are so hard to find. We enjoyed the beet salad, carpaccio, mussels, gnocchi, salmon tartare. The butternut squash soup was a little thin and not flavorful. We ate in the lounge, I really like the setting in there lounge. We look forward to our next visit.