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Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana
2943 State St.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Dinner Menu
No personal checks. Split entrée charge $7. Corkage fee for wine brought into the restaurant: $30. Two bottle or one 1.5 magnum maximum per table. Additional bottles $40 each/$80 per magnum. A $3 charge per person for cake brought into the restaurant will apply. Maximum of 3 split checks per table. Additions and supplements to your meal may be charged extra, including, but not limited to bread, extra sauce, cheese, etc.
Antipasti
Bread served upon request. Additional basket $5
Capesante Ai Porcini
$23.50
Pan-seared diver scallops topped with fresh chopped tomato and porcini mushrooms finished in a white wine truffle sauce atop crispy polenta
Antipasto della Casa
Minimum 2 people. Calamari fritti, imported bufala mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes, bruschetta, prosciutto di Parma, imported cheeses, mortadella and salame
- (per person) $17.00
Carpaccio di Manzo
$23.50
Thinly sliced raw filet mignon topped with arugula, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, capers and shaved Parmigiano
Carciofini al Forno
$19.75
Oven-roasted artichoke hearts filled with Parmigiano, parsley, black olives, garlic and mozzarella
Fritto di Calamari e Gamberetti
$19.75
Deep-fried baby calamari and rock shrimp served with marinara sauce
Calamari alla Luciana
$19.75
Baby calamari sautéed with garlic and white wine in a spicy tomato sauce
Insalate e Zuppa
Insalata Mista
$14.00
Organic greens, tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette then garnished with carrots, tomatoes and cucumbers
- Add Gorgonzola
- $3.00
Insalata di Cesare
$14.75
Hearts of romaine with traditional caesar dressing, croutons and shaved Parmigiano
- Add Mary's Free Range Chicken or Fried Calamari
- $6.00
Caprese
$19.75
Imported bufala mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes with basil and extra virgin olive oil
- Add Prosciutto di Parma
- $5.00
Insalata alle Pere
$17.75
Organic baby mixed greens, fresh raspberries, sweet gorgonzola cheese, walnuts and sliced pears tossed in a lemon vinaigrette dressing
Rucola e Portobello
$17.75
Grilled portobello mushroom and arugula tossed with a honey-truffle dressing and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano
Brodetto di Cozze e Vongole
$21.00
Mussels and Manila clams in a roasted garlic and chopped tomato white wine broth, served with toasted country bread
Zuppa del Giorno
Chef's soup of the day
- Cup $11.00
- Bowl $14.00
La Pasta
Gluten-free pasta available, add $5
Capellini alla Checca
$21.00
Angel hair pasta with fresh diced tomatoes, garlic and basil
- Add Mary's Free Range Chicken or Rock Shrimp
- $6.00
Pappardelle con Funghi e Capesante
$35.00
Homemade wide ribbon pasta with assorted field mushrooms and pan-seared diver scallops in a white truffle and brandy cream sauce
Ravioli di Ricotta e Spinaci
$24.00
Fresh homemade ricotta and spinach-filled ravioli with your choice of sauce. Marinara | Pesto | Bolognese | Vodka Cream | Alfredo
Penne alla Vodka con Porcini
$24.00
Porcini mushrooms, chopped tomatoes, basil and shallots sautéed in a tomato vodka cream sauce
- Add Mary's Free Range Chicken or Rock Shrimp
- $6.00
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
$24.00
Homemade potato dumplings tossed with tomato ragout, fresh mozzarella and basil
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
$23.25
Pancetta, egg yolk, pecorino-romano and black pepper
Rigatoni alla Siciliana
$25.25
Italian sausage and eggplant ragout in a zesty tomato sauce garnished with fried eggplant skins
Trenette alla Genovese
$22.00
Fresh homemade pasta with pesto, pine nuts, a touch of cream and Parmigiano
- Add Mary's Free Range Chicken or Rock Shrimp
- $6.00
Fettuccine Alfredo
$21.00
Homemade flat, wide noodles sauteed in a classic alfredo sauce
- Add Mary's Free Range Chicken or Rock Shrimp
- $6.00
Lasagna
$24.75
Fresh homemade pasta filled with bolognese and besciamella sauce then topped with mozzarella and parmigiano
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
$23.75
Fresh homemade pasta tossed in a classic bolognese-style ragout
Cappellacci di Zucca
$31.00
Homemade hat shaped pasta filled with butternut squash, walnuts, ricotta and parmigiano. Finished with brown butter, sage and a touch of marinara
Linguine alla Luciana
$36.00
Jumbo prawns and baby calamari sautéed with white wine and garlic in a zesty tomato sauce
Spaghetti alla Vongole
$27.50
Fresh manila clams in the shell sauteed with olive oil, garlic, white wine and fresh parsley
Spaghetti Polpette
$27.50
Homemade 100% prime beef meatballs braised in vigilucci's tomato sauce
Fettuccine al Salmone
$31.00
Fresh homemade pasta, king salmon, mushrooms, asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes, simmered in a light tomato cream sauce
Risotto del Giorno
- Market Price
Cappellacci di Manzo
$37.00
Homemade hat-shaped pasta filled with braised prime short rib. Simmered in a porcini-peppercorn cream sauce and finished with aged asiago and truffle oil
Pollo
Pollo al Marsala
$29.75
Pan-seared breast of Mary's Free Range chicken sautéed with mushrooms and marsala wine. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes
Petti di Pollo ai Porcini
$38.00
Grilled skin-on double Mary's Free Range chicken breast marinated with herbs and spices, topped with porcini mushroom sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes
Pollo Parmigiana
$39.75
Pounded Mary's Free Range chicken, breaded and baked with fresh mozzarella and marinara sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes
Piccata di Pollo
$29.75
Pan-seared breast of Mary's Free Range chicken sautéed in a lemon-caper white wine sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili
Vitello
Vitello Parmigiana
$43.00
Pounded milk-fed veal tenderloin, breaded and oven baked with fresh mozzarella and marinara sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes
Scaloppine ai Funghi Porcini
$36.00
Pan-seared, milk-fed scaloppine of veal sautéed with fresh porcini mushrooms in a brandy cream sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes
Piccata al Limone
$35.00
Pan-seared, milk-fed scaloppine of veal with capers in a lemon sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes
Scaloppine al Marsala
$35.00
Pan-seared, milk-fed scaloppine of veal sautéed with mushrooms and marsala wine. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes
Ossobuco alla Milanese
20 oz. milk-fed veal shank braised in red wine, root vegetables and Vigilucci's tomato sauce. Served over saffron risotto. When available
- Market Price
Carne
Tagliata di Manzo
$46.00
Thinly sliced filet mignon seared medium rare. Served with fresh chopped tomatoarugula salad topped with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano and balsamic glaze
Grigliata di Carne
$56.00
8 oz. skin-on airline Mary's Free Range chicken breast and 4 oz. prime filet mignon and Italian sausage served with roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables and grilled asparagus
Filetto del Giorno
10 oz. certified Omaha filet mignon. Ask your server for today's preparation
- Market Price
Pesce
Salmone Al Finocchio
$41.00
King salmon, pan-seared and served over a bed of fennel purée, with pancetta-roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus. Topped with shaved fresh fennel, dill and lemon zest
Grigliata di Pesce
$56.00
Grilled jumbo prawns, diver scallops, 4 oz. king salmon and 4 oz. catch of the day topped with a lemon herb sauce. Served with arugula and cherry tomatoes
Cioppino
$56.00
Fresh seasonal mussels, manila clams, jumbo prawns, calamari, diver scallop and catch of the day, sautéed with roasted garlic in a zesty tomato sauce
- Add Linguine
- $5.00
Pesce del Giorno
Fresh catch of the day
- Market Price
Le Verdure
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
$26.50
Baked eggplant with mozzarella cheese, parmigiano and marinara sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes
Vegetali alla Griglia
$29.75
A fresh assortment of garden vegetables grilled over an open fire. Served with crispy polenta
Insalata
Zuppa e Insalata
$15.00
Cup of soup of the day and choice of Insalata Mista or Insalata Cesare
Cesare con Pollo o Calamari Fritti
$19.00
Hearts of romaine with traditional Caesar dressing, croutons and shaved Parmigiano. Choice of fried calamari or Mary's Free Range chicken
Insalata con Salmone
$25.00
6 oz. blackened king salmon over organic mixed field greens, sliced pears, raspberries and caramelized walnuts, tossed with fresh citrus-raspberry vinaigrette
Entrées
All entrées are served with your choice of soup or salad
Spaghetti all'Amatriciana
$19.00
Crispy pancetta, minced red onions and red wine in Vigilucci's tomato sauce
Penne del Fattore
$21.00
Mary's Free Range chicken, chopped tomatoes and basil sautéed in a tomato vodka cream sauce
Spaghetti ai Gamberetti
$20.25
Rock shrimp, roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil, chili pepper flakes and parsley
Pollo Piccata
$25.00
Breast of Mary's Free Range chicken sautéed in a lemon sauce with capers, served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes
Pollo al Marsala
$25.00
Sautéed Mary's Free Range chicken breast and mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce, served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes
Pesce del Giorno
Fresh catch of the day
- Market Price
Dolce e Gelato
Crème Brûlée
$14.00
Homemade vanilla flavored custard with a burnt sugar crust
Tiramisù
$15.00
Layers of lady fingers dipped in espresso, mascarpone cheese and cocoa powder
Cannoli
$15.00
A Sicilian specialty. Hard shell filled with ricotta cheese, chocolate chips and lemon zest
Tortino al Cioccolato
$16.50
Chocolate lava cake served warm with vanilla gelato and fresh raspberry sauce
Torta della Nonna
$14.00
Fragrant short pastry filled with lemon cream and topped with pine nuts
Spumoni
$15.50
Layered pistachio, vanilla, strawberry and chocolate gelato cake with a maraschino cherry and whipped cream
Affogato al Caffé
$18.00
Vanilla gelato drowned in espresso and Grand Marnier
Gelato
$12.00
Your choice of gourmet Italian gelato. Ask your server for selection
Sorbetto
$12.00
Ask for today's selection
Main
Spaghetti Polpette
$14.00
Homemade 100% prime beef meatballs braised in Vigilucci's tomato sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo
$14.00
Classic Alfredo sauce with fresh fettuccine
Linguine alla Marinara
$14.00
Homemade marinara sauce over fresh linguine
Fettuccine Bolognese
$14.00
Our signature meat sauce over house-made fettuccine
Penne al Formaggio
$14.00
Classic-style macaroni and cheese with cheddar béchamel sauce
Pollo Fritto con Patatine
$14.00
Lightly fried chicken tenders served with french fries
Panino alla Carne
$14.00
Prime beef cheeseburger sliders with french fries
Pizza Formaggio
$14.00
Homemade cheese pizza
- Add Pepperoni
- $1.00
Happy Hour
3:00pm – 6:00pm Daily
Wine Specials
$8.00Draft Beer Selection
$5.00 – $7.00Well Drinks
$7.00Drink Specials
$12.00Main
Calamari Fritti
$14.00
Baby calamari deep-fried and served with marinara
Calamari Luciana
$14.00
Baby calamari sautéed with garlic and white wine in a spicy tomato sauce
Bruschetta Pomodoro
Fresh chopped tomatoes, basil and garlic over toasted bread
- 3 Pieces $10.00
Polpette di Carne
$16.00
Homemade 100% prime beef meatballs, braised in Vigilucci's tomato sauce served over toasted crostini
Insalata alla Vigilucci's
$10.00
Garden salad tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and garnished with gorgonzola cheese
Patatine al Tartufo
$11.00
Truffle french fries
Spiedini alla Griglia
$15.75
Marinated, grilled chicken skewers served with Thai chili sauce and truffle french fries
Fettuccine
$16.00
Our homemade fettuccine pasta tossed in your choice of sauce: Marinara | Vodka | Pesto | Bolognese | Alfredo
- Add Calamari, Rock Shrimp or Chicken
- $5.00
- Substitute Gluten-Free Pasta
- $4.00
Specialty Martinis
Robertini
$14.50
Named for Signore Vigilucci. Vigilucci's vodka shaken and served straight up. Garnished with two bleu cheese olives
Italian Apple Martini
$16.00
Amaretto Di Saronno, Absolut Vanilila, Apple Pucker, fresh lime juice and a splash of cranberry juice
Pashatini
$15.00
Absolut Citron vodka, Chambord raspberry liqueur, Cointreau and fresh lemon juice. Garnished with a sugar rim
Sparkytini
$15.00
Muddled jalapeño, Vigilucci's vodka, freshly squeezed lime, simple syrup and pineapple juice. Garnished with a cayenne sugar rim
Italian Manhattan
$16.00
A twist on the traditional Manhattan: Redemption rye, Averna and Carpano Antica sweet vermouth garnished with Amarena cherries on a skewer
Bellini Martini
$15.50
Tito's vodka, Peach Schnapps and prosecco with a splash of orange juice and grenadine
Espressotini
$15.50
Kahlua, Baileys, Frangelico, Absolut Vanilla vodka and a shot of Lavazza espresso. To die for
Specialty Drinks
Under the Sun Margarita
$14.00
100% agave tequila infused with pineapple, strawberries and jalapeño, with triple sec, freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice, a splash of orange juice and homemade sweet and sour. Garnished with a cayenne sugar rim
Cadillac Margarita
$17.00
Sauza Tres Generaciones Añejo tequila, Cointreau, agave nectar, house-made margarita mix. Topped with a float of Grand Marnier
Aperol Spritz
$15.00
It has passed from local Italian aperitif to an international phenomenon. Aperol orange liqueur, prosecco and a splash of soda served with a slice of orange
Strawberry Jalapeño Mojito
$15.50
A refreshing twist on a classic Cuban cocktail. Fresh strawberries, Castillo rum, lime, mint, jalapeño simple syrup, a splash of soda and Sprite
Cucumber Cooler
$15.50
Muddled cucumber, basil, mint and lime with Hendrick's gin and St. Germaine. Strained and served on the rocks with a splash of soda and San Pellegrino Limonata. Now that's refreshing!
Italian Negroni
$16.00
A truly Italian cocktail! Malfy gin, Campari and Carpano Antica sweet vermouth served on the rocks with an orange slice
Sweet Smoke
$16.75
El Silencio Mezcal, honey simple syrup, fresh lime and ginger beer with a salt rim
Tequila
Don Julio Blanco
$16.75Don Julio Reposado
$17.75Don Julio Añejo
$18.75Don Julio 1942 Añejo
$30.25El Silencio Mezcal Espadin
$15.25Patron Silver
$16.50Patron Reposado
$17.25Patron Añejo
$17.75Tres Generaciones Añejo
$15.75Grappa
Alexander
$14.25Banfi, Gran Cru, Montalcino
$15.25Nonino
$19.25Antinori, Tignanello
$26.25Blended
Chivas Regal
$13.25Dewar's
$13.50Johnnie Walker Red
$14.25Johnnie Walker Black
$16.25Johnnie Walker Gold
$26.25Johnnie Walker Blue
$42.25Scottish Highlands Single Malt
Glenfiddich, 12 Year
$19.25Glenlivet, 12 Year
$16.25Macallan, 12 Year
$19.25Oban, 14 Year
$24.25Scottish Island Single Malt
Scapa, 16 Year
$22.25Laphroaig, 10 Year
$17.25Talisker, 10 Year
$19.75Browse Nearby
General Info
Hours
Monday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Thursday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Friday:
11:30am - 10:30pm
Saturday:
11:30am - 10:30pm
Sunday:
10:00am - 10:00pm
About Us
Italian goodness! Nestled in the heart of downtown Carlsbad, Vigilucci’s Cucina Italiana is the perfect spot for a quiet night out, with fabulous food and award-winning service. Enjoy an affordable lunch on our outdoor patio, or a great breakfast on Sunday. Start the evening off at our full-service bar then enjoy a classic Italian dinner and a great bottle of wine. A daily happy hour is a favorite among locals after a long day at the office. A great place for a romantic dinner, a family gathering or a company party.