Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana

2943 State St, Carlsbad
(760) 434-2500

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Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp
Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese
Stuffed Artichoke Hearts
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Spaghetti Portofino
Spaghetti Carbonara
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken Parmesan
Calamari Marinara
Chicken Marsala

Menu

Lunch Items
Pollo al Marsala
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.
Penne del Fattore
Mary's free range chicken, chopped tomatoes and basil sautéed in a tomato vodka cream sauce.
Zuppa e Insalata
Cup of soup of the day and choice of insalata mista or insalata cesare.
Cesare Con Pollo o Calamari Fritti
Hearts of romaine with traditional Caesar dressing, croutons and shaved parmigiano. Choice of fried calamari or Mary's free range chicken.
Insalata con Salmone
6 oz. blackened king salmon over organic mixed field greens, sliced pears, raspberries and caramelized walnuts, tossed with fresh citrus-raspberry vinaigrette
Spaghetti All'Amatriciana
Crispy pancetta, minced red onions and red wine in Vigilucci's tomato sauce.
Spaghetti ai Gamberetti
Rock shrimp, roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil, chili pepper flakes and parsley.
Pollo Piccata
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.

Kids Menu
Fettuccine Bolognese
Our signature meat sauce over house-made fettuccine.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Classic Alfredo sauce with fresh fettuccine.
Spaghetti Polpette
Homemade 100% prime beef meatballs braised in Vigilucci's tomato sauce.
Spaghetti alla Marinara
Homemade marinara sauce over fresh linguine.
Pizza Formaggio
Homemade cheese pizza.
Pollo Fritto con Patatine
Lightly fried chicken tenders served with fries.
Penne al Formaggio
Classic-style macaroni and cheese with Cheddar bechamel sauce.

ADD On Items
Side Meatball
One homemade 100% prime beef meatball in marinara sauce.
Spaghetti Aglio Olio
Spaghetti sauteed with garlic, olive oil, and chili pepper flakes.
Side Sausage
One Italian sausage.
Side Bolognese
3 oz. of house-made classic bolognese-style ragout sauce.
Side Chicken Breast
7 oz. mary’s free-range grilled chicken breast.
Side Marinara
3 oz. of house-made marinara sauce.
Truffle French Fries
Truffle french fries with Parmigiano
French Fries
Side Alfredo Sauce
3 oz. of hose-made alfredo sauce.
Side Veggy Roll
Vigilucci's signature roll of seasonal vegetables.
Rock Shrimp
3 oz of rock shrimp
Side Spinach
Sauteed garlic and spinach.
Side Asparagus
Side Pesto
3 oz. of house-made pesto sauce.
Side Salmone
6 oz. of king salmon filet.
Side Mushrooms
Sauteed mushrooms with garlic and olive oil.

Antipasti
Garlic Bread
Capesante ai Porcini
Pan-seared diver scallops, topped with fresh chopped tomato and porcini mushroom finished in a white wine truffle sauce atop crispy polenta
Fritto di Calamari
Deep fried baby calamri and rock shrimp. Served with marinara sauce.
Calamari Alla Luciana
Baby calamari sauteed with garlic and white wine in a spicy tomato sauce.
Carciofini al Forno
Oven-roasted artichoke hearts filled with Parmigiano, parsley, black olives, garlic and mozzarella
Antipasto della Casa
For 2 people. Calamari fritti, imported bufala mozzarella, and heirloom tomatoes, bruschetta, prosciutto di Parma, imported cheeses, mortadella and salame

Insalate e Zuppe
Insalata di Cesare
Hearts of Romaine with traditional Caesar dressing crountons and shaved parmigiano.
Insalata alle Pere
Organic baby mixed greens, fresh raspberries, sweet gorgonzola cheese, walnuts and sliced pears tossed in a lemon vinaigrette dressing
Caprese
Imported bufala mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes with basil and extra virgin olive oil.
Rucola e Portobello
Grilled portobello mushroom and arugola tossed with honey-truffle dressing and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
Insalata Mista
Organic greens tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette then garnished with carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Brodetto di Cozze e Vongole
Mussels and Manila Clams in a roasted garlic and chopped tomato white wine broth, served with toasted country bread

Secondi Piatti
Piccata di Pollo
Pan-seared breast of Mary's Free Range chicken sauteed in a lemon-caper white wine sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes.
Grigliata di Carne
Eight oz. skin-on airline Mary's free range chicken breast and four oz. Prime filet mignon and Italian sausage served with roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables and sautéed spinach.
Scaloppine al Marsala
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.
Pollo al Marsala
Pan-seared breast of Mary's free-range chicken sauteed with mushrooms and marsala wine. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes.
Piccata al Limone
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 Ai Funghi Porcini
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.
Pollo Parmigiana
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.
Petti di pollo ai Porcini
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.
Salmone al Finocchio
King salmon pan seared and served over a bed of fennel puree with pancetta roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus. Topped with shaved fresh fennel dill and lemon zest.
Grigliata di Pesce
2 Grilled jumbo prawn,2 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.
Tagliata di Manzo
Thinly sliced filet mignon seared medium rare. Served with fresh chopped tomato arugula salad topped with shaved parmigiano-reggiano and balsamic glaze.
Cioppino
Fresh seasonal mussels, manila clams, jumbo prawns, calamari, diver scallop and catch of the day, sautéed with roasted garlic in a zesty tomato sauce.

Dolce
Cannoli
A Sicilian speciality. Hard shell filled with ricotta cheese, chocolate chips, and lemon zest.
Tiramisu
Layers of lady fingers dipped in espresso, mascarpone cheese, and cocoa powder.
Tortino al Cioccolato
Chocolate lava cake served warm with vanilla gelato and fresh raspberry sauce.
Torta della Nonna
Fragrant short pastry filled with lemon cream and topped with pine nuts.
Spumoni
Layered pistachio, vanilla, strawberry and chocolate gelato cake with a maraschino cherry and whipped cream.

Kids Menu
Fettuccine Bolognese
Our signature meat sauce over house-made fettuccine.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Classic Alfredo sauce with fresh fettuccine.
Spaghetti Polpette
Homemade 100% prime beef meatballs braised in Vigilucci's tomato sauce.
Spaghetti alla Marinara
Homemade marinara sauce over fresh linguine.
Pizza Formaggio
Homemade cheese pizza.
Pollo Fritto con Patatine
Lightly fried chicken tenders served with fries.
Penne al Formaggio
Classic-style macaroni and cheese with Cheddar bechamel sauce.

ADD On Items
Side Meatball
One homemade 100% prime beef meatball in marinara sauce.
Spaghetti Aglio Olio
Spaghetti sauteed with garlic, olive oil, and chili pepper flakes.
Side Sausage
One Italian sausage.
Side Bolognese
3 oz. of house-made classic bolognese-style ragout sauce.
Side Chicken Breast
7 oz. mary’s free-range grilled chicken breast.
Side Marinara
3 oz. of house-made marinara sauce.
Truffle French Fries
Truffle french fries with Parmigiano
French Fries
Side Alfredo Sauce
3 oz. of hose-made alfredo sauce.
Side Veggy Roll
Vigilucci's signature roll of seasonal vegetables.
Rock Shrimp
3 oz of rock shrimp
Side Spinach
Sauteed garlic and spinach.
Side Asparagus
Side Pesto
3 oz. of house-made pesto sauce.
Side Salmone
6 oz. of king salmon filet.
Side Mushrooms
Sauteed mushrooms with garlic and olive oil.

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Recent Reviews

Loved this restaurant! The service from all the waitstaff was superior! The food was delicious. We ordered the artichoke hearts, lasagna, and the Carbonaro. Each bite was fabulous. Loved the atmosphere in the restaurant. Was visiting Carlsbad area, looked at Open Table and decided on Vigilucci's. It was the perfect choice. Need to find another reason to travel to Carlsbad to eat here again.
October 2025
The wait staff very friendly and professional. The drinks were excellent as were main courses. The prices not inexpensive but worth every penny. Portions large (especially cioppino) so went home with leftovers that reheated well on stove. Ambiance great; would definitely revisit!
October 2025
No one rushed us out and we talked over carpaccio and the very generous antipasto platter. Each item was delicious and a real treat for the senses. It was enough for two to eat heartily. I can't wait to go back for a repeat of that meal with my husband and a bottle of wine.
October 2025

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Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana

2943 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-2500