About
When looking for an unparalleled dining experience, look no further than Vigilucci’s Cucina Italiana in Carlsbad Village. The service is superior, the cuisine is authentic Italian with pasta and sauces made from scratch, and the décor is gorgeous yet casual.
Of course, I started off perusing their ‘catalog of wines’...to call it a ‘menu’ just doesn’t do it justice. The selections are varied and quite impressive offering whites, reds, blends, and bubbles from all over the world. Not only do they have stunning bottle selections, but they offer a large selection of wines by the glass which is refreshing if you want to broaden your horizons.
Miguel brought out a basket of delicious homemade bread as well as some olive oil and balsamic. OMG! I could’ve stopped right there and been very satisfied…well, maybe if he’d brought me one more basket. Absolutely some of the best bread ever!
The Cappellacci di Zuppa is homemade hat-shaped pasta filled with butternut squash, walnuts, ricotta, and Parmigiano. It is finished with brown butter, sage, and a touch of marinara. Truly magical!
To top the evening off, I opted for the Tiramisu from their Dessert Menu. You'll also find favorites like Crème Brulee, Cannoli, Spumoni, Gelato, and Tortino al Cioccolato. This treat features a chocolate lava cake served warm with vanilla gelato and fresh raspberry sauce.
It was a toss-up between the Crème Brulee, Tiramisu, and Tortino but I wanted to try an authentic version of Tiramisu… and it did not disappoint!
If you’re looking for a fantastic lunch outdoors (or indoors) on a beautiful SoCal day, or a wonderful evening out on the town, look no further than Vigilucci’s Cucina Italiana in North County San Diego.
Vibe
Vigilucci’s Cucina Italiana offers a calm and peaceful vibe with a fine dining feel.
As part of Vigilucci’s Restaurant Group, this Italian eatery is a great choice for large groups and small parties.
And in case you’re wanting a few other options, Vigilucci’s sister restaurants include Vigilucci’s Trattoria and Vigilucci’s Seafood & Steakhouse.
No matter what restaurant you visit, you will definitely have an incredible experience!
Vigilucci's: Menu & Drinks
When visiting Vigilucci’s, be sure to come hungry and come with a group to share the wonderful food. All of your favorite kinds of pasta are made from scratch, like pappardelle, ravioli, penne, spaghetti, and so many more.
They also offer a lot of other dishes with free-range chicken, eggplant, shrimp, veal, steaks, salmon, mussels, and other seafood.
- Their Happy Hour Menu is served in the bar area from 3 PM to 6 PM every day, which includes $8 wine specials as well as various menu items at discounted prices.
- The Lunch Menu is served from 11:30 AM to 3 PM and includes a lot of incredible dishes.
- Their Dinner Menu offers Antipasti (Appetizers), Insalate e Zuppa (Salads and Soups), La Pasta (Pastas), Secondi Piatti (Entrée), Fritto di Calamari e Gamberetti (deep-fried baby calamari and rock shrimp served in marinara sauce) and the Zuppa del Giorno (Soup of the Day), and more.
- The Dessert Menu offers Crème Brulee, Cannoli, Spumoni, Gelato, and Tortino al Cioccolato (chocolate lava cake served warm with vanilla gelato and fresh raspberry sauce), just to name a few.
As you can tell, the menu has a lot of incredible options, so you may have a hard time choosing.
Local Tips
- If you’re a frequent flier be sure to sign up for their Loyalty Card and if you’re looking for the perfect gift for everyone, they do offer gift cards.
- Just in case you didn’t know, you can order a bottle of wine and the restaurant will “cork” it for you so you can take it home after your meal.
- The staff is dedicated to making your experience amazing!
- They have semi-private and private dining spaces as well as lots of indoor tables and booths and a lovely streetside outdoor patio area.
- They offer lunch and dinner, as well as, a happy hour menu and a full bar.