23 Best Italian Restaurants in Carlsbad

“pizza is delicious and wings are fantastic“

“Excellent food and service.“

“Beatiful place I love it Great fooooood“

“Excellent costumer service from the hostesses to the bar , I like to recognize Bartender/Server Elias went above and beyond to make us feel welcome he was amazing. 5⭐️“

“Great Experience! Loved it! Thank you.

The service was great and they kept checking on us (very subtlety).

The cocktails were good, the wine list was decent. We also order a bottle of EnRoute (Pinot Noir).

We started with cocktails and a Caprese salad. All very good and well timed. We had asked the waiter to slow down our service and he was very happy to oblige.

For dinner I ordered the Pappardelle Con Funghi E Capesante. Delicious.

Followed by dessert, which they had a special gelato dessert , Straciatella (but as you can see in my attached photo it wasn’t just a scoop of ice cream).

We finished with a port wine.“

“Delicious spaghetti 🍝 great service“

“Great Carlsbad location. Something for everyone. Had their aoli artichoke and it was so yummy. Fast service great food.“

“I decided to take my Mom out to lunch today. When we first got there the hostess was very nonchalant. She needs to work on her customer service. We got seated and my whole perspective of this restaurant changed. Alberto was our server, he was awesome. He was very knowledgeable on all the food and we were greeted with a great smile. Thank you again Alberto for making my mom and my lunch a great one. Will definitely recommend.“

“It suits any kind of gathering. The food was amazing. The Manhattan on the rocks-I love when they use the single large ice cube! There was nothing I didn’t like except as the place filled up we got a little warm but still enjoyed our full experience there.“

“I tried the Carbonara!! Amazing!Huge thanks to the very talented Olivia who cooked this mouthwatering culinary dish and one of the most deliciously homemade Italian dishes I have ever tasted while eating out. I asked to meet her and spoke to her briefly to thank her in person after I was barely able to finish the entire meal. Good, honest, hearty Italian portion for a very good price!Honestly, I felt like my great grandmother was still alive and feeding me one of my favorites. Conveniently located right off the 5 Fwy within the iconic "Windmill Food Hall" along with many other restaurants. I refuse to call it a food court because it's so much more comfortable, open, and family-friendly. A perfect stop for tourists and locals craving a hearty meal made with love & care.Thank you, Cacio!I give it 5 Yummys! ? ? ? ? ?

Kid-friendliness: Kid Games and comfortable seating area for families“

“A buffet at Legoland California. They have several types of pizza, some hot and cold pasta and a salad bar. The price was a bit high, $25.99 per adult but drinks are included and it is all you can eat. There was a separate area of all vegetarian options“

“Food was above average, but bartender made one of the best bourbon old fashoined and was very conversational while still maintaining other requests. Very beautifully designed by their contractor and design team. Coming from a Restaurant Equipment and Design industry person.“

“Very good pizza and wings. Pizza came out pretty quickly. Sauce is not sweet, which is a good thing. Crust is airy and crunchy. Hot wings were also good. Good sauce. Right amount of vinegar and heat.“

“overall good experience, hadn't been here for a long time. I would recommend the Lasagna it's one of my fav Dishes.“

“Great food and service. Awesome value and will definitely return“

“Pleasantly surprised. There are so many italian places close by. But cicciottis was above expectations. The pasta, gnocchi and pizza was so good. There was no one in the restaurant so we were confused it was even open. But the bartender was doing double duties as bartender and server and was very nice. We were so happy with the quality of the food. There's a few other Italian spots within a quarter mile and they are not nearly as tasty as this was. Bravo.“

“They are now delivering!!!“

“Delicious food and fabulous desserts!!!!“

“When visiting Carlsbad, we always have dinner at Vigilucci's on Carlsbad Blvd. Food is consistently excellent. The meatballs are the best we've had anywhere. The salmon was perfectly cooked to medium with just the right carmelized outer layer. Our server last night, Andrea, has been consistently attentive and pleasant every time he's been our server (several times over the past several years). The Vigilucci's signature Vodka is excellent for a happy hour cocktail. We love both Vigilucci's restaurants in Carlsbad.“

“Such a wonderful evening at Delusso! Highly recommend this family owned Italian restaurant! Delicious, flavorful cuisine served by such kind hearted people 🩷 Awesome service! Love the atmosphere and the outside patio w a beautiful fire! Will definitely be going back!“

“just had very good pepperoni pie and fried mozzarella. Definitely recommend in this area.“

“The food is wonderful, plentiful and the service is excellent. The breadsticks and a side of marinara is a great start.“

“Pizza is amazing and the service is friendly and fabulous
The salad was fresh and tasty with feta - was delicious
The ambiance and vibe is great.
They make their own dough and dressing
We’ll be back!

Parking: Large lot plenty of parking

Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs“