Great food& great service! Took my sister and the family out for her birthday... wasn't disappointed with anything we ordered
Joe Adlesich
Very cozy atmosphere and excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp, Tiramisu
Jason N.
Normally this is one of my favorite restaurants. Last night was a big exception! They didn't let me know that there was a street fair going on and because of it the ambiance was ruined. The drinks were good but the food was just ok. Extremely expensive. 2 people in my party ordered the special risotto dish. Some soggy rice with a few clams and mussels for $60 EACH!!!! I asked my waiter 3 times if the salmon pasta dish was in a WHITE cream sauce. He said yes but it came in a tomato sauce. I was so disappointed!!! I've been at this restaurant numerous times but last night really was a not a good experience! VERY expensive with average food.
Jessica S.
Check your credit card statement! Check your glassware! OR better yet: Do not come here since the servers (Alex) write in their own tips and the managers know it's happening. Came here for dinner on Easter. Ordered a $24 glass of wine, husband ordered a cocktail. The wine showed up with actual soap suds in the glass. The old fashioned seemed to have a film and suds as well but not as bad. Can't even believe I'm saying that as dish soap is toxic to ingest. Soooo, husband started to drink his, I sent mine back. By the time we had ordered our "seafood tower for TWO" (also don't do it, it's a scam with old seafood for $230)... My husband was feeling nauseous. This man has a stomach of steel so that should tell you something ... After the seafood tower designed for EIGHT, he couldn't even eat the oysters as they smelled like a foot. We managed to track down our non existent server Alex and asked for the check. During all this chaos my husband accidentally took both receipts and we had intended to call and talk to them about what happened. THEN the credit card statement came. Alex went ahead and tipped HIMSELF $40 on our $300 bill. Well unfortunately for Alex and management, we both happened to have worked in restaurants for 15+ years. We know the shady behind the scenes things that take place that should not. My husband called and spoke to the manager, who admitted that when both receipts are taken, they let the servers write in their own tip because "they have people to tip out" Not only is this unethical, it is illegal. To this moment, we were refunded the self appointed "tip". Way too many good options in Carlsbad. Do not come here and if you do, ask for a plastic cup and check your credit card statement in a few days...
James K.
As always, we were warmly welcomed upon arrival and seated immediately (always recommend a rezi just in case). Our server, Angelo, from beginning to end was awesome and friendly. The restaurant is quiet and nicely laid out. The food....amazing. We started with calamari, which is a generous amount, followed by entrees (mine pictured and the wife got the gnocchi), and capped off with crème brûlée. Delicious. Can't wait until next time!
Scott Pieper
Excellent place. They were busy on a Friday night so, service was slow. Food was excellent. Atmosphere was great. Outdoor dining available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti Portofino
Nancy Arrache
Wonderful dining experience. Excellent food and excellent service with extremely friendly people to ensure a delicious meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt LaFontaine
Fantastic. Came all the way from Northern Michigan!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Felipe A.
Stopped in to have an adult beverage. This place has a nice bar and their Happy hours are 7 days a week from 11:30 am - 7 pm. I opted for a Bloody Mary and Cindy ordered a Jalapeño Margarita. Both were great tasting and our Bartender was great. Nice place for a glass of wine or your fav adult beverage. Stop in and enjoy.
Maya T.
We dined at Vigiluccis tonight, and unfortunately I wasn't super impressed. Our server was nice and provided great insight on a wine pairing for our meals. My fiancé opted for a Pinot Noir, which he actually thoroughly enjoyed. I thought it was super cool our server made such a good recommendation for wine. Especially because my fiance is not a wine drinker at all. We got the Lasagna and the Penne alla Vodka con Porchini. The penne was good, nothing special, but had good flavor. The lasagna was actually really good. It had a lot of flavor in the meat and the sauce was great too. That'll probably be what I get next time!
be aware of the food they are serving! my partner and i ate here and the chicken was very questionable, it was rubbery, chewy and did not taste like chicken. it was covered in sauce but that was definitely not chicken. we mentioned it to the server and there was no real answer or resolution. i would never eat here again.
Mary Bobka
I had my daughters baby shower here last week. I couldn't have been more pleased. The servers, food, set-up was all excellent. Mario was the manager, and he was constantly checking up with me to see if anything else was needed. A very big thank you to all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Sweet
Great food, great service, and often even somewhere to park!If you're looking for a reliably great restaurant (good food, attentive servers who have a personality, nice environment, active management making sure everything is just right), you've found it.It's not cheap, but you wouldn't expect this kind of restaurant to be.Great job, guys!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
George Marko
Lorenzo, our server, was 10 ⭐! His recommendations definitely helped in our meal selections. Food was outstanding and in great proportions. Gnocchis were superb! Adult beverages perfectly made and the great dessert menu just completed our fantastic meal. 30yrs of experience here will just do it! If you want to dine Italian, look no further and the subtle house music made this a great experience!
Nice little spot. Atmosphere was nice and the service was absolutely excellent. Food was good but not outstanding. Portions were large. The atmosphere was comfortable and cozy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese, Stuffed Artichoke Hearts
Great food& great service! Took my sister and the family out for her birthday... wasn't disappointed with anything we ordered
Very cozy atmosphere and excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp, Tiramisu
Normally this is one of my favorite restaurants. Last night was a big exception! They didn't let me know that there was a street fair going on and because of it the ambiance was ruined. The drinks were good but the food was just ok. Extremely expensive. 2 people in my party ordered the special risotto dish. Some soggy rice with a few clams and mussels for $60 EACH!!!! I asked my waiter 3 times if the salmon pasta dish was in a WHITE cream sauce. He said yes but it came in a tomato sauce. I was so disappointed!!! I've been at this restaurant numerous times but last night really was a not a good experience! VERY expensive with average food.
Check your credit card statement! Check your glassware! OR better yet: Do not come here since the servers (Alex) write in their own tips and the managers know it's happening. Came here for dinner on Easter. Ordered a $24 glass of wine, husband ordered a cocktail. The wine showed up with actual soap suds in the glass. The old fashioned seemed to have a film and suds as well but not as bad. Can't even believe I'm saying that as dish soap is toxic to ingest. Soooo, husband started to drink his, I sent mine back. By the time we had ordered our "seafood tower for TWO" (also don't do it, it's a scam with old seafood for $230)... My husband was feeling nauseous. This man has a stomach of steel so that should tell you something ... After the seafood tower designed for EIGHT, he couldn't even eat the oysters as they smelled like a foot. We managed to track down our non existent server Alex and asked for the check. During all this chaos my husband accidentally took both receipts and we had intended to call and talk to them about what happened. THEN the credit card statement came. Alex went ahead and tipped HIMSELF $40 on our $300 bill. Well unfortunately for Alex and management, we both happened to have worked in restaurants for 15+ years. We know the shady behind the scenes things that take place that should not. My husband called and spoke to the manager, who admitted that when both receipts are taken, they let the servers write in their own tip because "they have people to tip out" Not only is this unethical, it is illegal. To this moment, we were refunded the self appointed "tip". Way too many good options in Carlsbad. Do not come here and if you do, ask for a plastic cup and check your credit card statement in a few days...
As always, we were warmly welcomed upon arrival and seated immediately (always recommend a rezi just in case). Our server, Angelo, from beginning to end was awesome and friendly. The restaurant is quiet and nicely laid out. The food....amazing. We started with calamari, which is a generous amount, followed by entrees (mine pictured and the wife got the gnocchi), and capped off with crème brûlée. Delicious. Can't wait until next time!
Excellent place. They were busy on a Friday night so, service was slow. Food was excellent. Atmosphere was great. Outdoor dining available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti Portofino
Wonderful dining experience. Excellent food and excellent service with extremely friendly people to ensure a delicious meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic. Came all the way from Northern Michigan!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in to have an adult beverage. This place has a nice bar and their Happy hours are 7 days a week from 11:30 am - 7 pm. I opted for a Bloody Mary and Cindy ordered a Jalapeño Margarita. Both were great tasting and our Bartender was great. Nice place for a glass of wine or your fav adult beverage. Stop in and enjoy.
We dined at Vigiluccis tonight, and unfortunately I wasn't super impressed. Our server was nice and provided great insight on a wine pairing for our meals. My fiancé opted for a Pinot Noir, which he actually thoroughly enjoyed. I thought it was super cool our server made such a good recommendation for wine. Especially because my fiance is not a wine drinker at all. We got the Lasagna and the Penne alla Vodka con Porchini. The penne was good, nothing special, but had good flavor. The lasagna was actually really good. It had a lot of flavor in the meat and the sauce was great too. That'll probably be what I get next time!
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be aware of the food they are serving! my partner and i ate here and the chicken was very questionable, it was rubbery, chewy and did not taste like chicken. it was covered in sauce but that was definitely not chicken. we mentioned it to the server and there was no real answer or resolution. i would never eat here again.
I had my daughters baby shower here last week. I couldn't have been more pleased. The servers, food, set-up was all excellent. Mario was the manager, and he was constantly checking up with me to see if anything else was needed. A very big thank you to all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great service, and often even somewhere to park!If you're looking for a reliably great restaurant (good food, attentive servers who have a personality, nice environment, active management making sure everything is just right), you've found it.It's not cheap, but you wouldn't expect this kind of restaurant to be.Great job, guys!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lorenzo, our server, was 10 ⭐! His recommendations definitely helped in our meal selections. Food was outstanding and in great proportions. Gnocchis were superb! Adult beverages perfectly made and the great dessert menu just completed our fantastic meal. 30yrs of experience here will just do it! If you want to dine Italian, look no further and the subtle house music made this a great experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Gnocchi, Creme Brulee, Chicken Piccata
Nice little spot. Atmosphere was nice and the service was absolutely excellent. Food was good but not outstanding. Portions were large. The atmosphere was comfortable and cozy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese, Stuffed Artichoke Hearts