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Villa Room one table for group dining - Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana, Leucadia, CA

Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana

4.6
4.6
1362 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
Vigilucci’s Trattoria Italiana features an exceptional menu of Italian favorites, steaks and the freshest seafood. Menu highlights include many of the company’s signature dishes, made from scratch pastas, salads, steaks, seafood, pizzas and calzones. Group dining space is available for large or small groups. Our casual yet sophisticated piano bar enhances the dining experience in the main dining room and front patio.

For off-site events and parties contact Cater@Vigiluccis.com
Catering to the most discerning palates for over 30 years,
Vigilucci’s catering team can custom create a unique and memorable menu for celebrating life’s special occasions.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Valet lot behind restaurant from 4pm-close and curbside parking available along Hwy 101. Street parking exists.Self parking during lunch Saturdays and Sundays till 3pm.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Victor Ibara

What 1,362 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • North San Diego

    Hot spot

  • North San Diego

    Great for fine wines

  • North San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana in Leucadia is a beloved spot for Italian cuisine, known for its "consistently outstanding" food and "excellent service." Guests rave about the live piano music, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Many highlight its "amazing" salmon and "homemade pasta." Perfect for special occasions and casual outings alike.

1,362 Reviews
  1. Julie VIP

    Sacramento14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vigilucci’s is always a delight. I’ve never had anything less than a wonderful meal. Our service is always amazing, the food is made with care, always fresh, and the portions are generous. I’ve been visiting all three Vigilucci’s locations for a couple of years now, and the Trattoria in Leucadia is my favorite of the three.

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  2. Terry

    Seattle5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything great except the piano player and singer were too loud.

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  3. Juergen VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a delicious, quiet dinner with a friend. Service was prompt but unobtrusive. Food was the right temp and flavorful, lots of options. I loved the piano music and singer, great song choices and pleasant level, able to talk over the music.

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  4. Judi VIP

    San Diego83 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was friendly and good. The scallops were delicious and the chicken piccata was really nice. We ate in our favorite place, the oven room. Our waiter was delightful.

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  5. Jessica

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I have been eager to try Vigilucci’s, and since we were in Encinitas for the evening, we decided on a nice dinner out We started with the table bread, which was warm and tasty, but the oil and balsamic weren’t quite to my satisfaction—I would have preferred butter and garlic. For our mains, we ordered the Chicken Piccata di Pollo and the Filetto pizza. The pizza looked amazing, but unfortunately, it had excess water from the meat still cooking on top. The Gorgonzola tasted more like blue cheese, which wasn’t what we expected. While the filet mignon was tender, it lacked flavor and wasn’t particularly memorable, though the crust was outstanding. The pasta itself was just okay, but the chicken completely made up for it! It was flavorful, and when paired with the roasted vegetables, it really brought the dish together. Overall, our experience had its highs and lows. The meal had some standout elements, but there were a few disappointments as well. We’d be open to returning to try other dishes, hoping for a more consistent experience next time

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  6. Oscar

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance and great food overall great choice for Valentine’s Day Dinner.

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  7. Ken

    San Diego85 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent; our server, Oscar, was great! We were surprised that it was a special menu (I’ll assume responsibility for not asking the question, but I don’t recall seeing anything on Open Table about a special menu). That was fine (although somewhat disappointing because there was no Bolognese on the menu), but based on the pricing it appeared there was a desire to take advantage of the Valentine’s Day “holiday”. Won’t keep us from coming back, but not the best experience.

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  8. Dave

    Denver1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful time. The ambiance was great. The food was good, but I had greater expectations. It was my first time tot his particular Vigilucci's, and I have had good experiences at the other ones. The helping was fantastic, the scallops were delicious, but the shrimp was overcooked as well as the fish. I wish the bread was fresher as well. I've been spoiled making bread at home I suppose. I do look forward to trying happy hour.

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  9. Jacob

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Experience started out great. Got seated promptly and got an appetizer going while we looked over the wine list. Hot artichoke appetizer came out before we got our wine. ‘‘Twas cold by the time we got wine but was still tasty. Jesse was our server and was very friendly. My wife’s pasta entree was amazing. I got veal scallopini and was disappointed. I’ve ordered it elsewhere and it was delicious. This one had an odd flavor profile and I only ate half before giving up. It was an “acquired taste” I would say. All good. I got up to go to the restroom and when I came back they had brought out a canolli for Valentine’s Day. The waiter told my wife it was complimentary. It was not. We were disappointed because we actually wanted a different desert. All in all, no one bats 1000 and we will probably one day go back and try some other options.

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  10. Jen VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the worst service I have encountered in years in a restaurant. Inexplicable ....

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FAQs

Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 634-2365.

Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana is rated 4.6 stars by 1362 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana

530 N. Coast Hwy 101, Leucadia, CA 92024

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Valet lot behind restaurant from 4pm-close and curbside parking available along Hwy 101. Street parking exists.Self parking during lunch Saturdays and Sundays till 3pm.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Victor Ibara
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