Excellent food and service. Nick was awesome and it's a great place to have dinner and or a drink.

Dined here on Wednesday with a Fun Best Friend of mine. We've been here for Happy Hour a few times and it's always been Great. We arrived 15 minutes before Happy Hour and had our choice of seating at the Bar. We both had two glasses of Cicciotti's House Cabernet to start off with and Toast each other. She wanted to try the Petite Filet Mignon topped with Gorgonzola sauce and vegetables (Super Tasty) served on Monday through Thursday. She wanted Medium Rare & I wanted Rare. The Medium Rare tasted and looked like it was Rare Filet. Yum! Had the Artichoke with the shrimp - tasty as well as the lightly fried Calamari with tentacles and Zucchini Fritti. The Calamari tasted excellent. We also had their Happy Hour Bread and Balsamic oil & vinegar to dip it in. Light but Super Healthy Food Choices with House Wine made our afternoon and evening lots of Fun. We Love this place for Happy Hour. There was a Farmer's Market around the corner so it gave us something else to do. Lots of shops and the Beach is right down the street. Service was great thanks to Rolando our Bartender. Looking forward to our next Happy Hour here. read more

Cicciotti's - Cicciotti's Happy Hour Menu - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

After reading the reviews I thought we were in for a special dinner. Not the case. I don't know how this restaurant ever received a decent review. There was nothing fresh or unique about any of the dishes. Everything was bland and flavorless. We started with meatballs for an appetizer, which were cold when served and tasted like something out of a can. The chicken parmigiana was over cooked. The veil parmigiana was tender, but the sauce was bitter and watery. The only saving grace was the salad, but the dressing was not from scratch. Lastly comes the service. It didn't exist. Honestly, this was just a disappointing dining experience. read more

The server was amazing and attentive, very knowledgeable on the menu. Food was amazing per usual, hot and fresh. Bread kept coming which was also delicious. Can't wait to come back! Italian music playing but not too loud and restaurant was busy, very enjoyable date night. read more

Cicciotti's - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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We were driving by the area looking for Italian food. I wasn't in the mood for anything trendy; I just wanted a low key cozy spot where I can show up in my dressed down comfortable outfit and enjoy spaghetti and meatballs and this place offered just that. To start, their house bread and tomato sauce was a nice change from your run-of-the-mill marinara. This was bruschetta style and the garlic and basil really shined. For a starter salad, we noticed many people getting served a small sized Caesar so we asked for a "side salad" with our meal. There was some miscommunication because we were each served a large entrée salad. It turns out those small sized salads were for those who split the entrée sized - note for the future. I must say it was a noteworthy Caesar. Our entrées were a hit with the eggplant parmesan having a slight edge over the spaghetti and meatballs. I wouldn't hesitate to return when I'm in the area again or perhaps I'll give their Cardiff location a try - it has an ocean view! read more

Cicciotti's - Spaghetti and meatballs with a side of ricotta - meatballs were very tender! - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Food was cooked to perfection I had the ghnochi pasta la putanessca and grilled chicken on the side. And for desserts I had cannolis and a chocolate lava cake it was all delicious will be coming soon I rate it 5 stars. read more

This place is so delicious. It's an absolute crime that it's not stuffed to the door with people at all times. You should absolutely come here, the pesto cream sauce shrimp dish was fantastic. The gnocchi with sausage is really delicious too, it has a very rich cream sauce. Lastly, the bread and tomato mixture they bring you in the beginning is such a nice way to start a meal read more

I really enjoyed my time here came here for the happy hour with live music. The calamari was pretty decent. I wish it was crispier. Same thing for the bruschetta. The beer was very good. Kind of restrictive that you cannot take your happy hour drink to the dining table read more

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The worst customer service ever,Mariana my waitress no experience of any kind on wine,i asked her about italian sauces no knowledge her answer was its saids on the menu really?? You guys have this prices on food for a poor customer service?? How about you train your people or hire someone with experience on your wine and food,Mariana doesn't smile at all a serious and with a bad attitude she is working on the wrong industry,Mariana try walmart or a gas station you don't have to smile there!I asked for the manager and i noticed the guy was cheat chatting with the rest of employees come on who do i complain? The clown as manager or the rude waitress?? Don't waste your time and money on a small and expensive poor customer service restaurant like this!!! read more

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

Amazing risotto (filet/asparagus)! Super sweet staff.. Quaint restaurant with nice vibe. read more

Ehhh....ordered sautéed baby calamari in marinara and it was flavorless and really runny. There was a decent amount of calamari (why 3 stars). I ordered it to go and for $25 you think you'd get some bread and butter with it. Can't rate the service or ambiance since it was to go. read more

Fantastic veal Marsala- just unbelievable- service was off the chart as always and the wine list is always changing and so many delicious options - the ambience is immaculate and always clean read more

Food was bland and portions were small. Customer service was horrible. First walked in and asked if my family had reservations even though we were the only ones there. Even though the restaurant was dead, they thought it was smart to sit a family of 6 with a baby on a 4 seater table next to our table which I struggled to get in and out of. They didn't refill our drinks. The waitress threw their bowl of Parmesan on the table, but went to other tables sprinkling it on their entrees. I was in shock, I've never been profiled in my life until tonight. The entire time we were treated like we were unwelcome. Seeing how they treated every white couple/family that entered after us and catering to them was mind blowing. Their food was coming out faster, they got their bills before us. I'm mortified. Unless your white don't go to this place. Response: Just because you don't know the word racism doesn't mean your employees weren't being racist. Instead of apologizing and looking at your cameras to see how they treated us you just want me to know you married a Mexican and friends with an African American? What is wrong with you? Horrible service once again. read more

We came here for dinner last night for the first time. They have a great happy hour and seating accommodations. We will definitely be back! read more

Cicciotti's - Shrimp cocktail, chocolate martini, old fashioned, oysters and Pizza Pepperoni on happy hour - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Good food Good service Italian ownership Competitive pricing Outdoor seating Older building Good location read more

I had no expectations of anything when I arrived. But I loved the time we went since there were only 6 people in there. We were seated right away and sat near the door. It wasn't loud, they had the sports channel on, and some music playing. The nice person, whose name I forgot, gave us our menu and waters right away. We ordered the oysters on the half shell and Bruschetta mama Mia, cannelloni, aperol spritz, beer, and pappardelle funghi tartufati. The Bruschetta was interesting because at first bite, it's as if the bread is stale, but still good. I've never had Bruschetta with smoked salmon on it and i enjoyed the change. This was my first time trying an aperol spritz and it was interesting. Reminded me of licking an orange peel. The beer which was called a Sal, was quite sour. The pastas were absolutely great! I would definitely come here again. read more

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We come here regularly. Not like weekly or anything but we live in the village and they have a decent happy hour. Ordered a glass of Super Tuscan ($16) and it was sour. The bartender said he would open a new bottle until I mentioned I'd wait at the bar, rather than go to my table, to taste it before he poured it. He then changed his mind and refused to open a new bottle, citing he would get in trouble. I'm sorry, I'm ordering your most pricey, "by the glass" wine and you are unwilling to give me a fresh pour. No thanks, not ordering food either. Buy Bye Cicciottis. read more

Cicciotti's - No customers - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We love this place. The food is excellent. The service is always on point and they make you feel really welcome.

If you get anything from this review, just know that the dinner and the complete experience at Cicciotti's was terrific! Dropped in simply out of convenience, since my girlfriend and I were visiting Chicago for a few days, and we attended the Titanic exhibit in this shopping mall. When we left, I just used Yelp to find a nearby place with some decent selections, not to mention options for my girlfriend's many dietary restrictions. This place had terrific reviews, and I can see why. Dinner was phenomenal! Seriously, everything was delicious, especially the things my girlfriend ordered. She was relieved and delighted with everything we ate. The service was also fantastic. Waiters were attentive but not bothersome. And the ambience of the place was perfect. We felt comfortable dropping in with our casual clothes, but the place definitely had s nice classy feel, so we would've been just as comfortable if we had been dressed up for a date night or special occasion. The price was very reasonable. You know how you make a guess as to what you think the bill will be before you receive it? I often factor in the ambience if the place, the service, and of course the menu items ordered. Things usually seem affordable while we're ordering from the menu, but we tend to order whatever we want and the bill tends to creep up by the time we are done. However, I was surprised that the bill was very fair, and way under my usual expectations! It was a delightful surprise finding this gem! If we lived closer, we'd be regulars at Cicciotti's. read more

My parents were visiting me from Pittsburgh and we wanted to go to a nice spot in Carlsbad that was laid back with a variety of meal choices. We decided to check this place out because I've walked by it a few times and never had the time to go in. My parents each ordered Chicken Alfredo and I ordered GF Pasta with Sauce and Meatballs. Everything came out at a perfect temperature and stayed hot throughout the entire meal. Eric was our server and he was outstanding! Jumped into conversation with us, gave us a warm welcome and friendly experience. Plus, he also took a family photo for us! All smiles from him - always makes a difference when dining out! They have an outdoor seating area, indoor seating area and a bar area. read more

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

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Our party of 8 (3 adults and 5 kids) happened upon this place on a recent Friday night when strolling through Carlsbad Village in search of dinner... There was a super long wait at a few other places we looked at, so we were thrilled to use the Yelp Waitlist and get seated outdoors at Cicciotti's pretty quickly... Service was attentive, food was very good, and prices were moderate. We had bread, salad, calamari, pasta, and a few other items amongst the group. Everyone was happy and fueled for soccer the next day. I would definitely return if craving Italian and in the area. read more

Cicciotti's - Linguine di Ercolano - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

A not-so hidden treasure right in the heart of Carlsbad Village. I went with my family and friends to enjoy the mid-week happy hour. We sat outside on the sidewalk deck and enjoyed some cocktails with the filet special and great appetizers. We came in the late afternoon during a lull, so the bartender was our server during that time. He was super attentive and helped us decide as it was our first time visiting. One of our favorites was the chocolate martini-- a nice treat for adults -) WE also enjoyed the calamari, the filet with spring veggies, the flatbreads, and the salads. It was great for adults and teenagers alike and when the bill came, it was very reasonable for the price. I'd love to return for happy hour and check out the regular lunch and dinner menus. read more

Amazing dinner tonight. Rolando the Bartender was so awesome and accommodating. Excellent service and great food!! Highly recommended. See Rolando for great service!! The spaghetti and meatballs were amazing. The bread and bruschetta were delicious But the service by Rolando was the difference maker!! I would give 10 STARS if I could! You won't be disappointed. read more

Cicciotti's - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

My friends and I love the happy hour food and cocktails, and a shout out for the friendly service.

Came here on a whim shortly after they opened on a weekday not expecting much and we ended up having one of our favorite meals from the entire trip! Can't wait to go back on this years trip, already looking forward to it- every single thing we ordered was DELICIOUS! read more

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Wonderful home cooking! If you love Italian fare than this is the place for you. A little pricey, but for high quality preparation this is the place to go. read more

We went there to celebrate a birthday. We read the reviews and were pretty excited to try it. The waiter was nice and even gave us recommendations which we listened to and followed. We had bread (plain and nothing special) and shared a salad which I liked better than my friend did and the food arrived timely and hot. We waited almost 30 minutes (28.6 to be exact) for someone to come and check on us. In that 30 minute time span, we discovered the shrimp was so overdone it was tasteless and bland. My friend's pasta was drenched in a broth like sauce that can best be compared to top ramen with noodles well below al dente. My penne vodka pasta was good but the overdone and tasteless shrimp kinda ruined it. Neither of us finished even a quarter of a the dish. They did remove the two entrees and we ended up paying very little as we had a Groupon. I was willing and would have happily paid a lot for a delicious meal. read more

Very nice waiter, mediocre Aperol spritz, good food and OK atmosphere. We had a Grupon, won't go there and pay full price.

This place is a bit pricey but if you're ready for a bit of a splurge it is soooo bomb. Also if you come during happy hour or use a Groupon (note: not at same time) you can save a bit of cash that way. The food though is fantastic. I also really like whatever Pinot Noir they use as their house Pinot. I think one of the bartenders said it was Mondavi? It's like my favorite Pinot Noir I've ever had. read more

Just don't order food from this place ever. I ordered $70 worth of food and because I am staying in a hotel with my four year-old, left explicit instructions that we definitely needed utensil so we were able to eat said food. Should I be surprised that the order arrived and there were no utensils nor anything related to the notes? And yes, I was furious that I had to then run around the hotel asking for utensils which they didn't have and had to go ask an employee who had extra disposable ones!! Insane to ignore notes for any order let alone an order that expensive!! read more

Bartender Nick makes me a fabulous dirty martini and my husband, an old fashion. Sal is beyond attentive. Food, deee-licious as always. My go to for Italian food. read more

Food and service were amazing!! Our waiter went above and beyond to explain the menu and wines to us! Great for a date night with the husband!! read more

Phenomenal!! When entering they were slightly busy and there wasn't anyone ready to greet us, as a result everyone working walked by to say hello and to ensure someone would be with us shortly. It was such a pleasant atmosphere and so nice to have the acknowledgment coming through the door regardless of the volume. We were seated quickly at the one spot that was opening and greeted warmly by two different individuals. I had to start with Nick's Old Fashion and let me highlight this came with a single baller cube and two traditional Italian cherries. For anyone big on the drink you'll know the quality in those two details alone and for the sign off just know it was so delicious. Worth a mention: They also brought a coloring book and crayons for our three year-old to play. It was really nice to watch her it, something so simplistic instead of giving her our phones. I wish I would've taken photos of our entrées but with how delicious the presentation was, we dive right in. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and I'm really looking forward to dining there again. read more

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Ambiance cute.place with plenty of outside seating Service fast and friendly. Great lunch menu too Food - mushroom gnocchi, caprese and mozzarella sticks. So good and authentic flavors the lemon Othello drink is best there. read more

Amazing service. Wonderful bartender. Federico is better. I love the special tomato salad. It's like I'm in Italy.

Good food as usual :) We tried the Kabobs this time. The scallops were sweet and juicy read more

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Our entrees were amazing! The complimentary bread was subpar, but the dipping sauce was good. The service was great, very good about refilling water. There were a ton of flies by our table which was off putting. It was also interesting that the recommended tip tier starts at 20% all the way up to 35%. Gone are the days when the tip tier was 15%, 18% or 20% (for excellent service). read more

Cicciotti's - Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco, Lasagna al Forno - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Made a reservation and got in. Then sat for 20 minutes with no attention from anyone. Plus, the incredibly noisy bar area is immediate to the small dining area making it very difficult to talk. Walked out and no one noticed or cared. Would never go back here. read more

This is a descent option in Oceanside, they offer a few gluten free options and I've never gotten sick there. We mostly had take out during Covid from this place. It's a little hole in the wall location, but the food is pretty good. The portions are enormous so you can get a second meal out of it or share a dish. It's not a place I'd say I frequent, but when I want to change things up from my normal rotation this is a good option. I'd likely order here again. read more