Cicciotti's Trattoria Italiana & Seafood

The food was overall just ok in my opinion and very overpriced. I got the papperdelle and the lobster tail was dry and a bit gritty. I would expect more from a $42 dish. Overall cute atmosphere with live music and the server was very nice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Pretty good food but very expensive.

Service: 5

The food was very very very delayed. We waited a very long time, more than 45 minutes.

Sadly, very disappointed
We were sat at 6:40 (6:45p reservation), did not have a server visit us until 7:10p.
We ordered the chicken piccata, pennette alla vodka and two beers - $90
The food was beyond bland, did not have anyone stop-by to check on us until we requested the bill, which was also forgotten about.
The restaurant is cute and should be a great spot but unfortunately, had a less than desirable dining experience.

The happy hour selections are great!

I am definitely going back here. The food was outstanding the service was outstanding, I suggest reservations you can get them online but we definitely will be back
Husband got the surf and turf which came with a generous portion of filet a lobster four or five shrimp and veggies. I got the appetizer shrimp barsac, which I didn't like and sent it back because it was not peeled properly so I just ate off my husband's plate and it was really good

Excellent service and food! This was our second visit, and both occasions were great! Giorgio was our server and did a great job. I had the surf and turf and loved it! My wife had the ravioli, and she also enjoyed it. Our appetizer was brucheta with mozzarella, tomatoes, and a lovely dressing. All excellent! The dessert was tiramisu, and it was the best I've ever had. I highly recommend this establishment.

I really wanted to like this place. Service was good and the athmosphere was okay as well. I ordered the mozzarella pizza which unfortunately was not well baked. It was super soggy and the mozzarella felt cheap. There was a lot of flour on the bottom of the pizza on top of it. I ended up not eating it.
My coworkers had pasta and were happy with it. I personally wouldn't go back for the food but want to give this restaurant the benefit of the doubt. Maybe they are just better when it comes to pasta.

The service was extremely unpleasant. I left a 20% tip, which is already generous, but the staff made it clear they were unhappy and hinted that it wasn’t enough. This kind of behavior is the height of rudeness. With that kind of attitude toward customers, they deserve zero tip. I’ve never encountered such greed before. Not recommended.

Ahhhmazing! We had aperol spritz & pasta. It was lovely, service was excellent and the complimentary warm bread w bruschetta was the cherry on top. Will be coming back ASAP ❤️‍🔥

Great restaurant if you are looking for Italian food while in town.

Located just off the main drag of Carlsbad Village, this place is a gem with great indoor/outdoor dining, a fun bar scene, and a great happy hour (lots of options, rare for most places).

Oysters for $1.50ea at happy hour are a steal and they are good (but sometimes do run out).

Good cocktails and amazing wine list. Prices very reasonable.

Parking is street only (no lot).

Happy hour is great.

My mom, my 2yr old boy and myself came here last minute because we were in town visiting the Carlsbad flower fields but we will be coming back to Carlsbad just to eat here again. We got 3 different martinis, 3 different deserts, 2 entrees, and a kids meal and EVERYTHING was 10 starts! The atmosphere, part of town, lighting, staff...just INCREDIBLE. Our new favorite place to go for a little slice of Italy. The owner was super attentive. I just can't rave enough. We absolutely love it here 🥹🥰

Fantastic food, fantastic service. Sal was amazing.