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Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana, Leucadia, CA
Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana, Leucadia, CA
Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana, Leucadia, CA
Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana, Leucadia, CA
Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana, Leucadia, CA

Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana

4.5
4.5
1197 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Vigilucci’s Trattoria Italiana features an exceptional menu of Italian favorites, certified prime steaks and the freshest seafood. Open for over two decades, 2019 marks the 25 year anniversary of Vigilucci’s Trattoria formerly located in Encinitas. Menu highlights include many of the company’s signature dishes, made from scratch pastas, salads, steaks, seafood, pizzas and calzones. Private dining space is available for large or small groups. Our casual yet sophisticated piano bar enhances the dining experience.

For off-site events and parties contact Cater@Vigiluccis.com
Catering to the most discerning palates for over 20 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 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Private dining

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
    (760) 634-2365
  • 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 dinner and lunch menus and can build a customized menu for your event.
  • Private party contact
    Event Manager: (760) 576-8947
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 1,197 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Italian

1,197 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    Vibe was fun and loud, inside and out. Love the live piano player. Leucadia location is off the 101 so it’s loud from the passing train etc. Our food was fine but I was not too impressed

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our spot to hit every time we’re down south. Amazing food!!

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  3. AngelaJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were visiting from out of town and this was close to the resort we were staying at. Food was superb!! My husband has a seafood platter and the amount of seafood he got was phenomenal. I ordered the Braised Short Rib stuffed pasta with porcini mushrooms, was so delicious. Was a great way to end our trip. The staff were so polite.

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  4. Kerry

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vigilucci's is our "Go To" for any special occasion - birthday, anniversary, the-sun-came-up... simply because the food and the service are always amazing. The only challenge is to try something new because our favorites are so good that you want to have them again and again!

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  5. BobB

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    We had a Birthday dinner for my wife with friends. Overall was a great night, great food and good service.

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  6. BunnyKItty

    San Diego

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Two appetizers and 2 glasses of wine and we were full! Great service, food delish, so happy this is my neighborhood!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delicious dinner as a family. They have something for everyone! Fantastic drinks, delicious salads and the best gnocchi! I love that they’ll custom make them with whichever sauce you prefer. My favorite is Vodka sauce. Two of my daughters prefer the gorgonzola sauce and one loves the pesto. My husband loves the pappardelle with scallops. Everything was amazing- as always. I highly recommend, especially for celebrations.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    Awesome service, piano player was incredible. Unfortunately, the main course was mediocre and extremely overpriced for my family of 5. Very disappointing meal for my 50th birthday.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I wish I could say this was great. It wasn’t. It took forever for someone to take our order. When the salad as an appetizer was delivered, the server accidentally spilled some of the salad on the table and on the floor. Didn’t pick it up, and then I actually set my watch, just to be cheeky, to see how long it would take for one of the staff to take care of it. Over the course of one hour and 7 minutes later- we had servers clean up the bread and empty salad plates, deliver our main course, refill a wine glass because a bug landed in it, clear the table (except for the wayward lettuce) and deliver the check. All while we noticed multiple staff actually acknowledge the lettuce while doing nothing. The salmon was good. The chicken picatta was very dry. This restaurant has a price point where you not only expect great food but great service. It is unfortunate we had neither.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. willie

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    been here many times. very good consistent food. excellent service. great wine list with reasonable le pricing

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  11. RussellS

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I definitely recommend this establishment! Food was nothing short of amazing, service was outstanding, and the ambience was great!

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  12. Rachella

    San Diego

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It had been a minute since our last trip here, but we came in after a looong day of moving, grabbed a late reservation and we’re made to feel welcome, not the least bit rushed by people who must have been eager to go home already. Delicious pasta and fish and the portobello salad was a triumph, as was the service. The couple next to us got a calzone that was extraordinary, huge, entertaining.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mind blowing! Best food we’ve had since being in Italy! Perfect experience!

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  14. Michele

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Service wasn’t great, and considering the restaurant was practically empty when we arrived, there was no excuse. I had to grab an extra clean plate from another table. Waiter said he would get us water and forgot about us. I had to flag a staff member down so we could order. We weren’t checked on throughout the meal, unless I flagged someone down.For the price of our dinner I expected more from our server. I will not be coming back and make sure to mention to others to dine elsewhere.

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  15. vs317

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I visited with a friend and we split the chicken Marsala. It was the best I’ve ever had! I couldn’t even finish 1/2 of our split meal, there was so much! We sat outside so it was quiet though the inside looked appealing too. The servers were awesome. All in all a great experience and highly recommend.

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  16. DebM

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There on an unexpectedly busy Monday night. Extra parties, hostess called in sick. Staff communicated well and took over positions where needed. Great service and food was exceptional.

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  17. SylviaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great and so was the service. We liked the live entertainment and accommodation.

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  18. Lefty

    San Diego

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Have been coming here for years. Nice menu, and wine list. Food is good not the best that you would rave about. Prices have increased well beyond inflation rates. 2 glass of wine and 2 main course meals (1 a special) no desert $159 before tip. Well I guess you have to pay for piano player.

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  19. BillE

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It is a fav of ours. Staff very friendly. Bar and tables. Nice live music. Very good food. Like many now - prices too high .

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service is excellent the whole staff acts as a team to insure your satisfaction. The food was excellent. I have been frequently to the other Vigilucci’s restaurants in Carlsbad. First time to the one in Leucadia and it rivals their other locations. Just a great dinning experience

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  21. LisaW

    Salt Lake City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Sooooo loud we couldn’t have a conversation. But the service and food were great

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  22. Gill

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    GREAT FOOD AND SERVICE AS ALWAYS. TRADITIONAL YET REFRESHING.

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  23. robinsnest

    San Diego

    30 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience4
    We used to really like this restaurant. This time and our final time, was a horrible experience. The service was very slow. Management would not give us the time of day. Had to send my meal back because the Alla Checca linguini came with stewed tomatoes instead of diced fresh ones (that is supposed to be how that dish is made). It took over 20 minutes to get a new one. By that time my partner was done with his meal. The manager and waiter bereded me for not eating the new dish they brought. No apologies from either of them. Bad all around!!!!

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  24. TeenaZ

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious! Server was attentive and friendly.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have traveled the world at every 5 star restaurant and I have never had such exceptional Chipino Add pasta and you will be in foodie heaven congratulations to the Chef And owners The service is 5 star and every waiter or waitress is delightful helpful and makes the evening a pleasure

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Food was marginal. Dirty glasses, stained chairs..

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  27. RobertRadcliffe

    Los Angeles

    47 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    What a great spot. My wife and I really enjoyed our dinner. I believe the owner was the person that sat us at our table. Incredibly nice gentleman.

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  28. StevenB

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    While the food was good as always, I was disappointed with our service. It was much slower than usual and also a little less attentive. I’m not sure, but it seemed that other parties were getting more attention than us.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food. Lasagna was out of this world and great appetizers

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  30. JayS

    San Diego

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our group of five dined at Vigilucci's on a Wednesday night. The service provided by Aimee and David was top-notch. The music was great and the food was excellent. We all enjoyed ourselves very much. I highly recommend this restaurant as a great local gem.

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  31. SteveP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What most impresses us is the service: friendly yet professional and attentive to our needs. The food has always been consistently good when we have dined here; last night was no exception. We have been here when the piano playing is a bit bothersome; however, last night it was of a nice background noise level. If you don't like piano playing, you can request a backroom table or outside.

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  32. discerningdiner

    San Diego

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful lunch. Great time to go to the restaurant mid-day on a Sunday! The lunch menu was superb!

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  33. TreyS

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    Food was hot but they brought my wife’s without the chicken she ordered. So they had to return it and this delayed us eating. We had to ask for bread twice before we received it. I also got sick after eating here. I would say over priced for what you are getting.

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  34. KYoung

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience1
    We've eaten here many times over the years and enjoyed ourselves but this particular evening the piano entertainment was a huge negative. I asked to be seated away from the piano but just being in the same room was too much, particularly when he added the drum machine.

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  35. AlanS

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. But each entree is a few dollars more expensive than it should be.

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  36. Vannie

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The music could be toned down a bit to allow fit conversation. Otherwise, it was a great setting.? I will be back.

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  37. Jules

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kimber was great Food was also We would go back for sure

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  38. MelanieM

    San Diego

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the food is amazing! I love the Lasagna! Very highly recommended! Love this place!!

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  39. TandT

    San Diego

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was terrific! I'm grateful for all the Gluten Free options - a rarity in Italian restaurants. We were also glad to be seated in the room where the music was not playing, and it was still a little loud. We'll be back!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great the food delicious.

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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 4.5 stars by 1197 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 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana

530 N. Coast Hwy 101, Leucadia, CA 92024

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Leucadia Blvd.
  • Neighbourhood
    Encinitas
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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
    (760) 634-2365
  • 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 dinner and lunch menus and can build a customized menu for your event.
  • Private party contact
    Event Manager: (760) 576-8947
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