21 Best Italian Restaurants in Carlsbad

“Excellent food and service.“

“Beatiful place I love it Great fooooood“

“Most in our party have been to the larger Vigiluccis in Carlsbad. We all unanimously prefer this smaller one. If you love teal Italian food, this is your place. No touristy fettuccine Alfredo. But real dishes like an expertly prepared oso bucco, and a Venetian pasta del mare. Our waiter Stephano has been there for over 20 years. At first he seemed a bit closed and tired. But our group was so bright & engaging that even Stephano couldn't resist sharing his family stories with us. Overall, the restaurant is perfectly adorable and everyone was really great with us.“

“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⭐️“

“I ate their Fish and Veggie Plate, it was the most flavorable Salmon I have ever had. It was cooked to perfection with plenty of savory juice left inside. The cubed potatoes and asperagus were seasoned just right. Highly recommend this place. It hit the spot. My final photo shows you just how much I enjoyed it.“

“Delicious spaghetti 🍝 great service“

“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.“

“Our server Chase was amazing and attentive! Its rare to find someone who is naturally great with customer service and very down to earth. If there is ever a leadership role open, it should go to him! My daughter says thank you for the strawberry cake! You definitely made her night!“

“The kids buffet is like $14, which is the same price as a kids meal at most places around legoland. The adult buffet is like $25 or $27ish (definitely less than $30). This includes a self-serve, all-you-can-eat buffet with fountain drink, salad bar, pasta, and pizza.

The buffet and tables are a bit chaotic since it’s a free for all (you find your own table and people/kids leave a mess on the tables).

The other diners at the restaurant can be gross, like touching food and not using the buffet utensils properly. Like, a lot of the diners are kids since duh it’s legoland. But still.

If you have celiac or a food allergy, tell the host or cashier. Michael (the cook handling allergy/celiac meals) came out to discuss options with me. He was fantastic! He offered to make a gluten-free pizza (cheese, meat lovers, veggie, etc.) that takes ~8 minutes. He also offered GF pasta, though it would take ~30 minutes since they boil it in fresh, uncontaminated water (a good sign!).

Michael made me a delicious GF pizza—thin crust, balanced toppings, and clearly made with care. I also asked if he could make a safe salad since the salad bar is a gluten nightmare (cross-contamination everywhere). He brought out a beautiful, tasty salad and even offered a box for my leftovers.

Shout out to Michael—super kind and accommodating!“

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

“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.“

“Gluten free crust was amazing ! We are not celiac but sensitive and best crust we have tried. Gelato was great and made in house as well.“

“Delicious food and fabulous desserts!!!!“

“I have eaten there many times. It's always good. I knew the Original Owners, years ago. It was great then and also now!!“

“They are now delivering!!!“

“I asked the clients that I took here on a date night about the place. The report was top notch. Food was amazing the wait staff made them feel at home and was romantic.

They returned to the car smiling and with joy after the meal.
... I plan to bring my wife here at some point. :)“

“pizza is delicious and wings are fantastic“

“Crust is one of those places that makes you feel right at home the moment you walk in. It’s a warm, welcoming pizzeria and Italian restaurant tucked away in La Costa, and it’s quickly become one of my new favorites. We had the chance to meet one of the owners, and she couldn’t have been more friendly and genuine — the kind of hospitality that makes the whole experience even better.

The food was absolutely delicious — classic Italian comfort done right — and the drinks were outstanding. It’s the perfect spot whether you’re out for a date night, grabbing dinner with family, or catching a game with friends. I really enjoyed our evening and can’t recommend Crust enough.“

“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“

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

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