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

Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana

4.7
4.7
2435 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

7:00 p.m.


Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 2,435 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Italian

2,435 Reviews
  1. MichaelG

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing meal. This is my go to place for special guests, this time from Korea.

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  2. Dino

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The noise was only a bit of a problem due to a police chase in the area with an annoying police helicopter continually barking out a description of the perp.

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  3. ShortyAA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very nice dining experience. We went for lunch and the staff was so nice and welcoming. The only critique I would say about the food was the gnocchi. It was a little too soft for our liking. Otherwise the food was great!!

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  4. KathrynM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We are never disappointed when we eat at this restaurant!

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  5. DanL

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The in house noodles for the fettuccine is the best. Everything you order on the menu is top quality. You can't go wrong no matter what you order. Wonderful place to wine and dine. The staff and service is 5+ stars.

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  6. Mark

    New York Area

    104 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another wonderful experience with outstanding service and delicious meals.

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  7. RobertP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top service. Very enjoyable! Loved the food. We’ll be back!

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  8. Azure

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent dinner with wonderful service. Looking forward to our next meal here and excited to try out the other restaurants in the chain.

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  9. Rich

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service in a great downtown location.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The service and food excellent- pricey for the selection.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I am a local and this is my “go to “ for Italian food. I always ask for Memo because he is such a superb server!! He is attentive without being too overbearing. This is the spot where I always bring my relatives or out of town guests. My daughter and I came last week and this week I brought my niece and her family. They all raved about Memo’s upbeat personality and the delicious food. I will be back! Sheila S.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love going to this restaurant all the staff is very friendly, especially all the waiters and that’s boys. They mostly go out of their way to make you feel attended to. The manager and owner seem to really care that you enjoy the food and if you have any issues or questions, they take it back without any hesitation and want to replace it with something you love The food, the ambience, makes it a really special dining experience

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  13. BarbaraS

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The veal parmigiana is amazing! Service was very good.

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  14. StephenH

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We had to ask the hostess to turn down the music which was oriented to a young crowd

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  15. JohnC

    San Diego

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food and service. Very busy on a Sat evening but no complaints.

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  16. TerryB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    A real class act! The servers were helpful and attentive. The course timing was great, and the food was outstanding.

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  17. DavidH

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have dined at this restaurant many times, they treat us like family. Great service, and the food is prepared exceptionally well. The bartenders sure know their drinks, their lunch & dinner menu is diverse & well though out. Have a nice lunch on their patio or their classic/conservative dining soon. You'll see. We give is a 10. David H

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  18. FredS

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional service combined with imaginative and delicious food. Vigilucci's sets a high mark for coastal Italian dining.

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  19. AndreaR

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another fabulous Dinner!! Stephan was fantastic & gave us valuable information on choosing a Red Wine for us & our guests. The Mortadella wrapped Burrata over Arugula salad was amazing & delicious! I hope they make this a regular on the menu! Everyone had a wonderful meal -- topped off with sweet desserts!!

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  20. Linda

    San Diego

    150 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    150 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service, their specialty cocktails were amazing and the food was delicous! Definately will return on a special occassion. It is on the pricer side.

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  21. LaurieW

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The wait staff was very attentive. The food and wine were amazing. A great dining experience.

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  22. RobertaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great service and great food! The entire staff is very attentive. Enjoyed our anniversary meal yet again!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience recommend for great Italian food and atmosphere

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  24. Billy2013

    San Francisco

    204 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    204 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Food very good, table & room & staff great, server “Angelo” from Italy a very very difficult & odd guy, but we made it through the meal despite him…”a thorn in the rear” & not very warm or nice. I guess the Italian owners like him. I rather have the nice & sweet busboy or food runners be my server. But the food & drink were good !

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  25. neilfcars

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very nice restaurant in a great area. Parking a little difficult, but it is the beach. Service was outstanding and we never wanted for anything. Menu was quite ingesting, but it did not include some classic Italian favorites. Food quality was excellent. Pricing was rather high. Drinks were extremely high. Everything is à la carte and they get a premium for their location and service.

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  26. Claud

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We sat outside just after the sun was setting. The food was delicious and the ambience was nice.

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  27. PhyllisT

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasure dining at any of the locations. Food is always delicious and the service is excellent. We will be back again soon.

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  28. AndreaR

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated my Husband's Birthday. Miguel, our server is always fantastic & attentive. Had a wonderful & delicious meal as usual with a tasty Cannoli for dessert

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  29. PeterG

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great date night, food and service was excellent as a always Peter

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  30. Eric

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    Honestly, the food was disturbing. Cesar salad was served on a plate that did not fit the salad. Total mess. Dressing was inedible. Artichoke hearts were simply a bad idea with baffling bad execution. The entrees were obnoxiously large and a total turn off. No one should be served that much food. The restaurant should focus on finding a proper chef. Size does not matter here… The server was kind but the food was not. And of course, the bill was commensurate with the size of the plates.

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  31. MichelleA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the most amazing experience. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The food was cooked perfectly and incredible flavors. We were surprised with a cannoli for dessert and it was fantastic. A great way to spend our 35th anniversary!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great time here. Excellent food and service.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Very good good ! Porcini chicken was the best ever! Good service very nice experience!

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  34. Carlsbaddiner

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The five of us enjoyed our meal immensely and service was great.

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  35. BruceP

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It's one of our favorite places. Consistently good.

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  36. Mike

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, ideal location, and very busy but the staff was up for the crowd. Will definitely be going back.

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  37. Sharon

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve been dining at Vigilucci’s for years and it never disappoints. Atmosphere, service, cocktails, and food are all outstanding!

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  38. DeannaM

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meal was fabulous! Both salad and entree were delectable. Not inexpensive but worth every cent. The ambience is lovely, quiet and intimate. Great place for an evening out.

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  39. KevinM

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great meal with exceptional service. Will be returning for sure! Excited to try the other Vigalucci’s restaurants.

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  40. AnthonyE

    San Diego

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service. The staff has many real Italians that take pride in your satisfaction. It shows! It’s worth the drive from San Diego. You won’t regret it.

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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 2435 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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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