Such a fun dinner date night spot hidden away in the commercial/ business district. The inside/…read moreoutside ambiance was still lovely given the location and dynamics of space. Service - people who truly love people and are passionate about the food. Wine - deliciously pared Pasta - gnocchi fresher/ fluffier than anything I've ever tasted Their short rib risotto TO DIE FOR Will definitely come back!

Cute venue but the food was very disappointing. I thought some of the reviews might have been…read moreharsh, but it was all true. The food was bland, portions were small, and overpriced. They even charge $3 for a small dish of bread. I got the tagliatelle with funghi and it was literally cream and mushrooms sprinkled on top. There was minimal mushroom flavor. It was one dimensional. Unfortunately we won't be back.

You guys, I am very late on this review but life couldn't get too in the way of me sharing this…read moreamazing restaurant my friends and I went to about a month ago, April 3, 2026 Friday night. My friends and I came down to San Diego because my best friend's band was playing at the Holding Company on April 4th. We had a big group and some close friends of ours wanted to go out for dinner and their favorite place is Vigiluccis!! Blake was our server and him and the whole restaurant staff were absolutely incredible that evening. Very cohesive, nothing messed up, phenomenal service, and I could go on! I am the only vegetarian here, and asked if their pasta was normally cooked in chicken broth. Blake checked and let me know all pasta is cooked in olive oil and definitely vegetarian friendly! I had about 2 to 4 cocktails and all of them were delicious. Everyone in my party enjoyed their food, half of the table was doing family style eating. We ordered a lot of food. The complimentary bread, oil, and butter they gave us was also soo good! I would absolutely love to come here again. Blake, our server was such a wonderful person!

We enjoyed the ocean view and the fact it was Mother's Day celebration. Our server was…read moreknowledgeable and friendly. The salmon was a little over done but dessert was delicious. I gave them a 5 because everything else was good.

The food was delicious. Hazy IPA was very tasty. We got a Mediterranean salad and a margarita…read morepizza. Both were awesome with everything homemade with authentic Italian ingredients. We tried three gelato flavors and the coconut was a surprisingly tasty one. Highly recommend for good food in a casual setting.

Fantastic appetizer!! Pizza was great as well along with friendly service. Thank you folks!read more

First time here for lunch. Very cozy environment. It wasn't too busy today. Staff is friendly and…read moreattentive and service is good. Food we ordered was good too. We ordered the following: 1. tagliette sea scallops with porcini (love the mushroom sauce and hint of truffle oil) 2. Bolognese with tagliente pasta. 3. Lasagna 4. Calamari All fresh pasta, makes a difference in taste and texture! They provide free bread with chimichurri sauce. We enjoy our meal with nice cozy music and environment in heart of Downtown Carlsbad.

We sat outside to enjoy the fresh air and bustling little beach community. The staff were…read morewelcoming, friendly and had great timing. The vibe was relaxed and unassuming. Paid approximately $230+ (with tip). It was worth the visit. We ordered a lot, so bear with me... Burrata with prosciutto - prosciutto was salty and a nice contrast with the burrata. Wished the burrata was creamier, but it was still delicious Carpaccio di carne - bright & fresh Spaghetti with meatballs - balanced and well seasoned Lobster ravioli - the sauce was good, but I felt the lobster flavor was lost in it; it ate "one note" after a few bites Lasagna alla bolognese - nothing spectacular, but still tasty Panna cotta with berries - consistency was perfect! The berries gave it that touch of sweetness Chocolate gelato - yummy but rich; one scoop would have sufficed Chocolate cake - decadent indulgence Sangria - best I've had in a while!

The food is fantastic and the staff is friendly. A relaxed atmosphere that allows you to enjoy the…read morefood. Great prices. It's a great experience.

We've been coming here for years, and it continues to be one of our go-to spots for Italian. It's…read moreconsistently good, which is honestly what keeps us coming back again and again. The 3rd Avenue pizza is one of my absolute favorites, and you really can't go wrong with any of their Bianca pizzas--they're always delicious. Their raviolis are fantastic, and we've found that any of their specials are usually a great choice too. It's a fun place to sit down for dinner, but more often than not we'll pick up and take it home, which is always easy and reliable. The whole family loves it, and it's just a solid, dependable choice when you want good Italian food without overthinking it.

Sal was wonderful. The food was amazing. Definitely recommend. We came with a large group and the…read moreservice was fantastic.

Here for my Anniversary in Carlsbad and searched on Groupon for any deals by the beach. I was…read morepleasantly surprised when I found this place. I had seen a TikTok for it and said "it must be meant". Lol We ordered appetizers Bruschettone & half dozen oysters. Both were delicious and fresh. For dinner we ordered Lasagna Napoletane 10/10! Husband devoured it. I ordered the Calzone con Salsiccia 10/10! It was huge and delicious. I also ordered a mudslide and I could've ordered more but I wanted to see the sunset ;) Would I come again? Absolutely and hopefully sooner than later. Our server Nick was friendly, talkative we love a good convo. Come try. Next time I'm gonna try Pizza and Pasta. :)

Rebecca is the best server ever, came back just for her on a nice Sunday night Everyone in my…read moregroup had a great time!

264 Fresco came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. Upon entering, we were greeted by a…read morefriendly hostess. We were sat in the covered Astro turf outside patio. I opted for a cocktail and the server suggested the cucumber cooler as a refreshing option. It was as described and not too sweet. We tried the lasagna which was excellent. Unfortunately, a power outage hit and the team was not able to serve our additional entrees. They did find us a candle so we could continue our meal. We would definitely try 264 Fresco on another night.

Oh my gosh! What a hidden jewel in our backyard discovered completely by accident! I have driven…read moreby this place so many times and missed it. We checked our handy dandy Yelp to find a great Italian restaurant and boom! There was Eugenio. It's a tiny interior and a small outdoor patio. Everything is just wonderful and having recently returned from Italy, this jewel is a standout! Amazing servers too which is such an important part of the dining experience!

Pappardelle Short Ribs ($36) - The short rib was so tender and the pappardelle tasted fresh and…read morehandmade. I loved this pasta dish! The Best Garlic Bread ($11) - This was a simple, yet delicious starter. The bread was warm, fluffy, and crispy with just the right amount of garlic.

The chef's always willing to do scratch recipes and my husband loves the veal parmigianaread more

TRUST THOSE WHO YELP REGULARLY…read more.. A local favorite for the food and the service. It gets busy, so go early. If you get Lucca as a server, you'll be dialed... by all means request his table. Tonight we had Lasagna bolognese, chicken marsala, and gnocchi with a gorganzola sauce. Likely the best Lasagna we've ever found. Even the house red wine was better than expected. Highly recommended

Our team lunch for January was held in Encinitas at Buona Forchetta. It's the last one for me as I…read moream laid off at the end of the week and retiring. There was lots of parking on the other side of the street and we were greeted by a friendly waitress. I tried the gelato. Vanilla gelato was creamy with a rich, sweet vanilla flavor. I loved the smooth texture and bold vanilla notes. Lemon sorbet was icy with tons of sour lemon flavor. Best in small quantities. I'm glad I got one scoop of each. Service was friendly and efficient. I will miss our monthly adventures to places I have not visited before.

i have to say, i was so disappointed in my experience. i used to live in san diego (& work at buona…read moreforchetta, different location) and this was my favorite restaurant, especially for their gluten free offerings. the food used to be so fresh & i don't think you could order anything bad on the menu. i dined in on a monday night & ordered my favorite pasta - the buona forchetta sauce wit chicken - the chicken looked questionable, the sauce was flavorless (the server even brought over additional marinara without me asking because he even thought the color was off...) and i was so sad! all of the gluten free dessert options have also been removed from the menu. i was so disappointed but i did go back to see if the gluten free pizza was still amazing. the crust is still fantastic but the pizza looked like it was created in a rush and the proportions were off, minimal sauce/cheese, a lot of crust.