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

Here for my Anniversary in Carlsbad and searched on Groupon for any deals by the beach. I was pleasantly 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. :) read more

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Delicious artisan pizza, with perfectly chewy yet thin crust. Carpaccio and Caesar salad appetizers were modest in size, tasty, well prepared and presented. We sat at the bar during happy hour and enjoyed fast, attentive service. House wine is a very nice choice, and the selection of draft beers more than sufficient. Cicciotti's is a relaxed environment, nicely decorated, and perfectly unpretentious. We dine here regularly...delicious cuisine, expertly prepared, promptly served, and alway friendly staff. read more

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Absolutely loved our experience at Cicciotti's From start to finish, everything was on point. The food was excellent--fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Every dish we had was a hit. Shout-out to Nick, who took amazing care of us. Super friendly, attentive without being overbearing, and genuinely made us feel welcome. Service like that elevates the entire dining experience. Great food, great service, and a warm, inviting vibe all around. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend this spot if you're in the area. read more

Cicciotti's - Chicken piccata - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Maybe it was an off night, but I don't understand the strong reviews. The Margherita pizza was off, the dough a bit too thick, too much cheese, not enough tomato sauce and the basil were weird strips. Look at the picture? The seafood platter was bland, felt like the seafood was placed on the grill for a bit and then drizzled with cheap olive oil. Luckily a Groupon was used so I didn't have to pay much (pizza $20, seafood $39), but be aware they automatically add 18% gratuity to the bill which is fair, but the machine will ask you for additional 18-22% tip on top of the full bill with the 18% already added so watch out for that. read more

Cicciotti's - Grilled seafood platter - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Came here on a Tuesday. Service was attentive and friendly. My friend and I ordered the Pappardelle Funghi Tartufati with sausage and the Ravioli Al Pollo Genovese. They happen to have a special every Tuesday where you can get any pasta dish for $15. The atmosphere is cute, intimate, and lovely. Unfortunately, I found the pastas lacking flavor and a bit oily. I'm giving them 3 stars since everything else was fine, and the complimentary bread was pillowy and delicious. read more

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Food was delicious served hot & fresh! Great pizza & pasta! Friendly staff. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because they didn't bring the appetizer out first and brought everything at the same time So, our mains got cold while enjoying the appetizer. read more

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They have a great Tuesday pasta deal - 15 for any pasta dish, which is a nice value. My friend and I shared the Pappardelle Funghi Tartufati with sausage and the Ravioli Al Pollo Genovese. The pappardelle wasn't my favorite. It was a bit bland and I didn't love the noodle texture. The ravioli was much better. It was creamy and came with a good amount of chicken. We were provided with a side of warm bread, which was tasty dipped in oil and balsamic. Service was good overall. read more

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The seafood was fresh and well seasoned. The bread was also new baked when it got to our table. We came around lunch time on a Friday and the place was completely empty, the server was kind and attentive. We will visit again since we were so happy with our meals! read more

Cicciotti's - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

High end. Nice atmosphere. All was great. Everything matched the high end vibe. A little tight seating but outside was nice and overall highly recommend. read more

Wow! This was a great date night spot, dog friendly, great service! We came for the happy hour, honestly the limoncello was the most generous happy hour drink my wife and I have ever had, both were tipsy sharing the one glass. Also the meatball marinara stole the show, perfectly tender, melt in your mouth, not dry but well seasoned. Recommend getting some bread and using the sauce and cheese to its fullest. read more

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Our bartender Nick was fabulous. All the food was wonderful. We enjoyed the happy hour experience. Looking forward to dinner another time. read more

I received a gift card to this restaurant and was excited to try it, as it was raved about. I went on a Saturday night with my partner and no reservation. The place appeared crowded, but they were able to seat us outdoors with no problem. We ordered: 1. Oysters Rockefeller (4/5) 2. Pappardelle Shrimp Funghi Tartufati (1/5) 3. Ravioli Al Pollo Genovese (4/5) 4. Old Fashioned (3/5) The ravioli Al Pollo Genovese was nicely seasoned. I really wanted to like the pappardelle shrimp funghi tartufati, but it honestly lacked any flavor or salt. The service was fairly well; however, when one of the staff brought out our food, we had 4 empty plates on our small table (the rockefeller plate with empty shells, the empty complimentary bread plate, and 2 of our appetizer plates). We had to be the one to re-arrange our table and stack our plates to make room for the main dishes... and guess what? The staff NEVER took our dirty plates. So we ate a good amount of our main dishes with the dirty dishes in between us until the main waitstaff realized and came to take the plates away. The biggest disappointment is the fact that the first check came at $103.66 and I had presented my gift card. He asked how much was on it, which I informed him was $100. He came back and the check was $122.90. He explained that because I used a gift card, there is an automatic 20% gratuity added. I think this is insane-- never have I been charged to use a gift card and we weren't even a party of over 6! Not to mention the service wasn't to par to deserve a 20% considering the dirty dishes left on our table. Needless to say--I won't be back, and I won't be recommending this place. read more

Cicciotti's - Because I used a gift card they added an automatic 20% gratuity fee. Ive never been charged an automatic tip because I used a gift card. - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I had been watching this place for a while after I noticed them on Groupon. I really wanted to check them out since they did have good reviews and 2 locations. We went to the Carlsbad village location, as the offer was for only this place. Tried the fried calamari and zucchini, which came together. The zucchini outshined the calamari, which had a slight rubbery texture. The bruschetta which I think we ordered, was just bread with a chunky marinara-type sauce. As for the shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo, this was a definitely a great choice. Even when the small amount was reheated, it didn't turn to an oily mess the following day. The spinach and sausage pizza was totally delicious and would have to order this again on a return visit. Yes, I would come back.. Many rave about the drinks here too, but on this day we did not imbibe. Would like to stop in and try eventually. The only small knock on this place was using the Groupon. It had confusing restrictions and we were able to redeem it, but I felt like in the end it really wasn't much of a discount. It did still though provide some savings, which is for sure a good way to hit up a new restaurant. read more

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Location is in a good area. The food was good, and the restaurant was neat inside. My only dilemma was the service - i was in the middle of ordering my wine when the host pulled our waiter to go attend another table. The waiter nor the host apologized nor bothered saying "I'm sorry we will be right back to finish taking your order." He simply just left me talking to the air. Not sure i would come back. read more

Cicciotti's - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Love this place. The atmosphere, the attentive service, and the food are all worth coming back numerous times. The Filet Mignon is God tier and my go-to spoil myself meal here. Cooked perfectly every time, as I've been back plenty of times here after the first one I enjoyed a few years ago. This spot is an absolute sleeper in The Village. The mozzarella fritas is crazy good paired with their house made sauce. Still drooling thinking about my meal there. read more

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Cicciotti's Trattoria Italiana & Seafood is my go-to Italian restaurant. It's at a wonderful location on the corner of Grand and Roosevelt in the heart of Carlsbad Village. There's an option for indoor or outdoor seating. Love the atmosphere...very welcoming and casual with a touch of sophistication. When we were seated and placed our order, the service was fantástico from start to finish. I had unforgettable fabulous dining experience. I enjoyed their flavorful authentic food which was filling...asked for to-go boxes. It was absolutely deliziosa! I highly, highly recommend!! read more

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Came for happy hour and would definitely be back! Got oysters, wine, and a filet and everything was excellent and service was even better read more

Cicciotti's - Filet Mignon - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Outstanding service. Great location and you can sit inside or outside. Happy Hour at the bar is always fun..good drinks and appetizers.

Stopped by here for a weekday lunch and tried out chicken piccata. The side pasta was simple but tasty and perfectly al dente. The chicken could've been more juicy and had too much citrus. The complimentary bread was much appreciated but lacked the crusty exterior and was overall too soft. All in all not bad but could've definitely been better. read more

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We always enjoy Cicciotti's for Happy Hour. YUMMY food options. Tasty red wine Great sitting at the small horseshoe bar & conversing with folks read more

Cicciotti's - Tasty little steak filet with white sauce - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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The ambiance, food and service was everything I hoped it would be. Our waitress Mariana made the experience even better with her top shelf service and gracious hospitality. read more

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My shrimp papperdelle with white sauce was bland. Terribly bland. Shrimp was good. 6 pieces for an entree size is expected. Not sure if I'll be back. There's a lot of competition in the area. My friends had the pizza, ceasar and then a pasta bolognese and were happy with their meal. read more

Great place for happy hour! Their Caesar salad is my favorite and they have lots of yummy dishes to bite on. Rolando is a great bartender and is always very quick and friendly! Casual inside very cute patio outside read more

Cicciotti's - caesar salad - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Rustic Italian Restaurant on the corner of Grand and Roosevelt St. Plenty of street parking around. Was able to get a table near the heater as it was a cool night. Taking a look at the menu, it featured many traditional Italian dishes. We had to opt for the lasagna and seafood ravioli. They are quite pricey but you do get quality food. You get rich, creamy, herby flavors amongst the two dishes. If you do purchase items via Groupon special, you're obligated to pay an 18% gratuity. We paid extra tip since the server we had was great. read more

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We had a great time celebrating my friend's birthday here. They have a special menu on Tuesdays. That is such a good deal.!! the food was excellent. We had lasagna and another vodka sauce pasta. We will definitely be back.! read more

Plenty of parking in the area, Food is great. A personal favorite is the meatball dish. Plenty of them and very tasty. The service is attentive without being pushy. The atmosphere is like a neighborhood bar and grill, people are friendly. Been here a few times and it never disappoints. read more

Overall, a fair Italian restaurant. Nothing amazing here, but what you would expect from an Italian restaurant. Overall, service was good and the food came out pretty quickly. However there was nothing special or amazing about the dishes. My only other comment here, is that the prices are quite high for what you get. I think this is because they heavily rely on promotions (Groupon, Synergy, Costco meal giftcards, etc), based on the fact that if you use a promotion then there is a mandatory 18% gratuity. If you do use a pro, then the prices are fair. Otherwise a bit overpriced for the ambience and overall food. read more

Cicciotti's - Cannelloni. Sauce was nice, but the filling was a bit dry for my preference. - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

If you're in Carlsbad Village, stop by for Happy Hour. Drinks were around $9 and appetizers were $7 which is only available if you sit in the bar or the patio. Theres a good selection of drinks and appetizers. I got the aperol spritz and an order of calamari which were both good. The marinara that came with the calamari was the highlight of the dish. The size of the appetizers are fairly small, so order a couple if you're with a larger party. read more

Cicciotti's - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Consistency, value, ambience, and best servers! We've been going for over 10 years... Thank you Cicciotti's!

A relative who enjoys good food came to visit us this weekend, and we gathered the local family for what was supposed to be a festive dinner at Cicciotti's. The food was really good, but the occasion was ruined by the musician. Nobody warned us when we made the reservation that there would be such loud, dominant music. She was actually quite talented, but if our goal for the evening had been to listen to a music performance, we would have booked via Ticketmaster and not Yelp. We wanted a restaurant but got a music hall. The music was so loud that the waiter was unable to hear my order correctly, even though I shouted it twice. What he ultimately brought me was excellent, but it wasn't what I ordered. I ate all of it while wondering what it was. The waiter did his best, but it was difficult for him to hear over the amplified sound. In retrospect I probably should have just pointed to the menu. One member of our group couldn't tolerate the volume of the music and sneaked out to walk the 2 miles home. We saw him out the window and sent someone to drive him. By the time the driver got back no one was really in the mood to resume our dinner, so we loaded our food into lots of boxes and left to our separate homes. No longer festive, but I finished the drink that he left behind when he snuck out. read more

Friendly Italian staff and good food. Carbonara was right on key. Clams and linguine was delish. Shrimp & crab pasta was al dente. Risotto seafood was perfect and delish! Live music and TV to watch the fight and baseball games sports etc. indoor and Al fresco outdoor dining as well as bar seating. Nice wine selection and full bar. Super friendly service! Great for large groups and celebrations too. read more

Dog friendly so plus for us. They have a dog menu, but when we asked them to confirm that the meatballs don't have onions or garlic in them (we were told they think they do because they're the same as the ones served to people) which dogs aren't suppose to eat. So make sure to ask before ordering one for your dog. Nice outdoor patio and friendly service. Nice that you get bread to munch on 1st. My wife got their Pappardelle Shrimp Funghi Tartufati. Shrimp was a little more fishy than other places, I could smell it from across the table. She thought it was ok. I got the Gnocchi Al Pesto and it was okay. read more

Cicciotti's - Dog Friendly! - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Good food and service - Tuesday evening, nonresrvsti(n, tables available. Friendly staff,and were attentive. Salad was fresh and right amount of dressing. Pasta with pesto and shrimp was ok. Fettuccine Alfredo had excellent consistency - not too soupy, but had no flavor. Adding salt and pepper helped. We live in Encinitas and usually go to Il Truli or Maurizio and wanted to try this restaurant. While it was good, it wasn't special enough to make our "regulars" list as we like our favs & know the staff, and there are other places to try. We do recommend you give it a try. read more

I've been here several times and the food is always delicious. I love their ravioli with the pesto cream sauce, and this last time I got the lasagne with the meatballs and it was to die for. I also love the bread and tomatoes they give you to start- so yummy. Also try the fried goat cheese balls- they come on a salad but you can also just order them to try! Great thing about this place is they always have a Groupon, so check that out before going to save some money. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the servers here frequently have a bad attitude. The bussers and food runners are always super kind and helpful, but the last couple of times our server has been rude and short. Even blamed me when they got the order wrong. Still- they have great food, and a nice little Italian restaurant vibe, so for sure recommend it! read more

Cicciotti's - Lasagna Napoletana alla Gaetano- so delicious! - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We came here on a random Tuesday for dinner. They had a great special on wines, 50% off. The atmosphere is very homey, and the food was delicious. I had veal scallopini, and my wife had seafood pasta. I must say, out of all the Italian restaurants in Carlsbad, it was one of the best meals we've had at a reasonable price. read more

Cicciotti's - Red wine and the specials - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I recently ordered takeout from Ciciotti's on a Tuesday night after craving pasta and was surprised and disappointed by the experience. Inside the restaurant, there were signs on every table advertising "Tuesday - Any Pasta Dish $15." The only exclusions listed were holidays or other promotions (Groupon, Rest.com, Synergy Costco Card, etc.). I did not use any promotion or discount -- in fact, I paid full price. When I ordered through Ciciotti's website, I was redirected to DoorDash for payment. My pasta dish ended up costing $33. When I asked about the Tuesday special, I was later told by Salvatore that the promotion is for dine-in only and that because DoorDash charges fees, there was nothing they could do. The issue is not the price alone -- it's the lack of clarity. Nowhere on the signage did it state "dine-in only." If that restriction had been clearly disclosed, this would have been a non-issue. Customers shouldn't have to absorb the cost of backend payment processing decisions, especially when the promotion doesn't specify those limitations. Unfortunately, the unwillingness to acknowledge the confusion or offer any accommodation left a poor impression. Transparency and customer service matter, and this experience fell short. read more

Came to Happy Hour on a Tuesday and had a wonderful dining experience. We ordered the Oysters Rockefeller for an appetizer and these were the best I have had on the coast, layered with Spinach, Bacon and their secret sauce, wow! The salads were large and festooned with tomatos, carrot and cucumber in a delicious vinaigrette. We had the Chicken Fettuccine and the Canelloni which were superb, in excellent sauces served hot! For desert we shared the Tiramisu, again a wonderful plating with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprig of mint, it was to die for! Heartily recommend this fine restaurant that provides high quality food and phenomenal service! read more

Amazing daily happy hour. We had the pepperoni pizza and calamari. Both were delicious. Draft beer, house wine and well drinks for $5 each. What a deal. We will be back read more

Cicciotti's - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Charming and delicious! We were happy to sit on the patio that was very comfortable. But did you have the bread?? We got a generous basket full, which I would have devoured if our food hadn't arrived so quick! How did something so fresh and amazing get served to us so quickly on a busy Saturday night? Salvador was the perfect touch to a beautiful Italian dinner. Grazie assai! read more