Found this place when we were looking to celebrate my husband's birthday on vacation after a busy day had run late. We walked in about 8pm on a Wednesday and for a smallish place they had plenty of full tables of customers, a great sign. The hostess was very friendly and seated us quickly, the menu had a great selection including plenty of familiar dishes with a few house specialties and we were served more quickly than I expected. Prices were decent and an active duty military discount topped the celebration off! The chicken gnocchi soup, antipasto salad, shrimp cocktail, mushroom risotto, and bee sting pizza were all shared among our group because we all love to try everything!! We have zero criticism and look forward to returning to Gregorio's restaurant next time we're in town!! read more

Enjoyed a delicious meal at Gregorio's. It was pretty busy but thankfully got seated on the patio with a 7-person group with only a 5 minute wait. This restaurant is a great family friendly Italian option in the village. The house bread and butter was just ok. Not my favorite as I usually prefer ciabatta or sourdough-type breads but it was ok. The caprese we had for appetizer was ok - I probably wouldn't get it again because it was nothing to write home about but it wasn't bad. We also got the fried calamari and I liked it the most out of the appetizers we ordered. The calamari plate was absolutely massive and was nice and crispy. For drinks we got a bottle of the Chianti. It was a delicious light body red wine that was very versatile and easy to drink. For my main, I opted for the scallop linguine. It loved how sour and garlicky it was! Definitely more sour than expected but in the best way! Good meal overall. read more

Gregorio's Restaurant - Scallop Linguini Chianti, Castello di Querceto, D.O.C.G. Tuscany - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

10/10 -- would absolutely recommend. From the moment we walked in, the ambience set the tone for an incredible dining experience. Warm, inviting, and perfectly balanced between cozy and upscale -- exactly what you want from a great Italian restaurant. The service was top-tier from start to finish, with a special shoutout to our amazing server, Ava. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely made us feel taken care of without ever being overbearing. Truly exceptional service. Let's talk drinks -- the beer was ice cold!!exactly how it should be, and the cocktails were outstanding. If you're on the fence, definitely ask for cocktail recommendations -- you won't be disappointed. Now for the food... absolutely phenomenal. And this is coming from snobby Italian-native food critics at the table . Every dish was beautifully prepared, full of authentic flavor, and clearly made with care and intention. No notes. Just perfection. Overall, an outstanding experience across the board -- ambience, service, drinks, and food all exceeded expectations. Can't wait to come back! read more

3.5 stars. We had a reservation but spent time longer than anticipated time looking for parking. They were still able to seat us. The ambiance is quite casual. The service was nice. My friend ordered the sausage caciattore and I ordered the tortellini pesto sausage pastas. The sausage caciattore was excellent - savory, a decent kick, everything cooked well, so a great choice. The tortellini pesto sausage was not the best. I thought the pest would have been a little drier but the pasta was drowning in the sauce. The pesto was also creamier than I would have liked. The whole thing had just one flavor, which was more creamy than pesto. I got the individual portion but it was still a lot to finish. Once the oils started separating out the next day, the pasta was more manageable to eat. I wouldn't recommend ordering this. For dessert, we ordered the tiramisu and the chocolate lava cake with ice cream and limoncello. The desserts were good. Limoncello was very nice. The tortellini downgraded this place from 4 stars to 3.5 stars. If they can make that sauce more pesto, less cream and more flavorful, this place is totally worth 4 stars or even higher. read more

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"Once I thought I saw you in a crowded hazy bar Dancing on the light from star to star (Neil Young) On Thursday evening, in the one hour between 5:30 and 6:30 pm, the outdoor dining patio at Gregorio's went from a very sparsely populated tranquil space to a jam-packed crowded party atmosphere with plenty of hooting and hollering. After dinner, when we left the patio to exit through the restaurant proper, the inside dining rooms were just as packed. So, we can deduce that Gregorio's is crazy popular -maybe for their food, pricing, atmosphere, Happy Hour or a combination of things. Our server Brandee was very pleasant and funny and made us feel welcome. She started us off with a nice hunk of sliced Italian bread and a scoop of whipped butter. We went into the Happy Hour menu for two things. The first was a Tossed Salad for sharing at $9.00 with "Green leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrots, red onion, bell pepper, and marinated mushrooms. Served with house red wine vinaigrette". The second was HH Eggplant Parmigiana ($15.00) - "Eggplant fried & layered with cheese & tomato sauce" I went into their regular menu for Shrimp & Calamari ($19.00) - "Sautéed in our arrabbiata. Not breaded or fried!" The salad was very good and the HH portion was plenty for us to split. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her eggplant, but there were some improvement opportunities with the shrimp and calamari. Don't get me wrong, the dish had a lot of really good things going on. First of all, it was served piping hot! The arrabbiata sauce was excellent, with a deep tomato flavor, and plenty of spicy zing, and there must have been 8 ounces of sauce in that dish. It had 5 or 6 big shrimps there that were excellent. The problem was the rubbery calamari rings; they were a real disappointment and echoed some of the worst chewy versions I ever had. I mentioned it to our server, and she said "oh, were they over-cooked? I'll let the chef know". We had a very good time at Gregorio's that sure could have been better.... read more

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It's a great Italian resturant in the adorable village town faire shopping. They had beautiful life music tonight. The server Claire was very helpful in my food decision. I enjoy coming here when I'm in CA They have an elevator to get to the upper floor . Inside outside dining. read more

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The shrimp and calamari dish in spicy red sauce was delicious and then main entre was the best eggplant parm I have ever tasted and that red sauce had a smokey flavor. Service staff very friendly and had great live music by the swinging Johnsons read more

Gregorio's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Gotta admit the service was good, but disappointed in the food taste.. nothing special, even the kids who had the spaghetti and meatball didn't like it, not impressed with the chicken piccata or the beef short ribs.... Either .. step it up Gregorios read more

Ist time visit.. Dinner time 6pm.. We sat inside and restaurant was 2/3 full. Live entertainment outside. Party of four.. Had Fried Calamari (large portion but thought was a bit chewy and sauce provided was thick and hard to dip).. Bowl Gnocchi & Chicken Soup was tasty and excellent.. Half chicken and Sicilian also good, Spaghetti & Meatballs Tasted good and I had Fettuccine Alfredo w/Chicken which was excellent. Our server (Melissa) was friendly and did a good job. She forgot to bring wife's glass of wine, but did offer to comp the glass when brought to her attention; however as meal was mostly over we declined. Most portions of meal were half portions but I chose a full portion of the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken ($34). Price was a bit high for me, but regardless of half/full portions they were generous portions. I would definitely eat there.. Great atmosphere and if you sit outside they have great entertainment. read more

Gregorio's Restaurant - Bill - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

First night in Carlsbad and everyone was craving Italian ! Found this place made a reservation and upon walking up the indoors is so pretty, it's an open kitchen, has a huge balcony and hidden bathrooms ! Koral took care of us and she was so kind, patient and honest !! Super sweet gal. (Thanks so much I remember her name because it's so pretty !) Everything we got was 10/10 and was perfectly proportioned. Drinks delish- got 2 Italian Paloma's and a Italian marg We come every summer around the 4th and this place will definitely be added to the list of coming back to enjoying again !! read more

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This was my first time visiting Gregorio's restaurant and we came to celebrate an out-of-town friend's birthday. The ambience was good and we had a nice view from the outside patio. Being in the heart of Carlsbad Village, there's a lot of foot traffic and you can often enjoy good live music coming from Coyote's Bar. The wait staff was friendly, helpful, and overall attentive to our needs. The restaurant was clean despite being in the middle of dinner rush. I feel like there was room for improvement with regards to the food and drinks in general. A couple of us had to have our cocktails sent back because it was subpar and for a fine Italian Eatery, I expected the Eggplant Parm to be better. It was lukewarm and a little overcooked. We all did enjoy the chopped Antipasti salad and Artichoke & Spinach dip. Perhaps we'll give it a second chance at some point. read more

Gregorio's Restaurant - Scallops risotto. - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Their service is excellent and they have the BEST Meatball Sandwiches and homemade Potato Chips! Whenever I visit Carlsbad, I try to stop in for a Meatball Sandwich! read more

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Great service by Mickey, on NY's eve for an early dinner - hence the 4 stars (5 star service.) Otherwise this Italian restaurant was a lot smaller and more casual than we expected. The food was good. I ordered the spaghetti bolognese which I really enjoyed. The spaghetti & meatballs and the pesto cheese tortolinnis were yummy, and the eggplant parmesan was good. They serve 2 portion sizes - the individual size was more than enough for each of us. One big negative for us is they charge extra to split a meal... we rarely come across this policy these days and never go back due to this issue. read more

Gregorio's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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The food was delicious as always, with generous servings. We enjoyed Eggplant Parmesan, Spaghetti & Meatballs, and a Meatball Sandwich with homemade chips. We sat on the patio, which was a bit chilly tonight, but otherwise lovely. It was crowded so service was slightly slower than usual but staff were friendly and helpful. Highly recommended. read more

My Friend & I stopped in after dining over at 264 Fresco to have One More Drink each. She had the Kung Fu Girl White Wine I just had a Corona extra with a Lime Wedge The Wait Staff was Great so that helped quite a bit. There was even a LIVE Band for background Music. read more

Gregorio's Restaurant - Menu at Gregario's - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I remembered the food being amazing at the place, so we decided to go with our kids. My husband's food was great. Some type of creamy pasta with chicken. Kids loved their pizza. I ordered the lasagna. Omg, they put to much ricotta, I couldn't eat it. Who does that? Thank god my husband loves ricotta, as he took it for his lunch the next day. I'm super disappointed. So if you don't like a lot of ricotta, do not order the lasagna, and I love lasagna, when made right. Our waitress was nice and it was otherwise a fun time. Dessert was also delicious. read more

The food, drinks, staff & atmosphere are Great! We have been coming here for years & just Love it! A neighborhood gem for sure ! :) read more

If you're looking for a good Italian restaurant I highly recommend this place. It's located upstairs in the little shopping center, the only downside is the small parking lot that's always full. I would also recommend getting a reservation for busier nights! I ordered the supreme individual pizza which ended up being three meals for me. They loaded the pizza up with veggies and meat, definitely did not skimp out on the toppings. My boyfriend and friends all order the tortellini with pesto and it was amazing. We all loved how creamy the pesto was. They also got the mojitos which were light and refreshing. The calamari was a large service and tasted really fresh and crunchy. The prices for the restaurant were definitely on the higher side for me but the quantity and quality matched it. read more

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Excellent! We had a pizza for the table (pepperoni with a slight hint of Gorgonzola....delicious!) the calamari was perfect, and maybe one of the best eggplant parm I've had in a long time. Great service all around! We'll be back! read more

I've never been to Gregorio's, but I'm about to write a review for them. Why? Because I've never been there personally but have ordered Door Dash a few times! I will say, I know sometimes I'm kind of slow, but some of the pictures and descriptions are a little confusing. For example... the Lasagna. It's called Lasagna Four Cheese with meat sauce. The description sounds like it's lasagna with a lot of cheese and a marinara sauce as standard, but you pay extra for the meat sauce? The description says $3 for the meat sauce, but the ordering says it's $5 for meat sauce? Now I personally would have liked to have it without the meat sauce at all, but I don't know man.... That picture is looking pretty meaty there, which would be great for some, but not tor what I was looking for, so I skipped it. Then you have the Gnocchi soup. As you can see from the picture, there is an option for bowl vs cup. Great! I'll order a bowl. But why is the bowl red and the cup is white cream? Soooo many questions . But that's ok I ordered the bowl and hoped it was actually the cream on that showed up, and it was. Whew! My daughter ordered the bolognese and my husband got the Shrimp Aglio y Olio. The soup though? This soup..... I can't even stress enough how deeeeeelicious this soup was. It was so tasty and perfect and if I could have bought a gallon size I would have but at $17.50 for a bowl, it would probably cost a small fortune. Everything else was really delicious too according to my family. Maybe one day we will actually go to the restaurant and see how ambiance is, but in the meantime, I swear I wanted to order more soup this morning. read more

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Food was great. Service was sub-par. Ambiance was upscale but casual & kid-friendly. The kiddos had their own kid friendly menu where Gregorio's cooked their own version of "chicken tenders". Lightly breaded and moist chicken strips sided with in-house potato chips. The Scallop Linguini was definitely full of flavor. Huge servings of scallops with the linguini. We were seated immediately upon arrival. Service had to dock a star as it took some time for our orders to be placed and followed-up on. Overall was a marginal 3.5. read more

Gregorio's Restaurant - Breaded chicken tenders and in-house potato chips - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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giving it on star because the kids liked the pizza but otherwise terrible experience. Walked in about 7:40pm and got seated right away but server didn't come by for about 10 minutes. Finally put in the drink orders and the kids food (pasta and marinara and a pizza). Then nearly HALF AN HOUR passed by without the server coming back to take our order while other staff just did various things or standing around. We never got to put our order in. Had to get the kids food to go. Sucks because I was looking forward to the food but I don't know if we will be back. If you notice you have one server and a family comes in and just being left unattended, HELP YOUR SERVER! Communicate! Don't leave your guests sitting forgotten. Do better. read more

Really loved this place! The BMGT seriously fantastic - I'm still thinking about it - The atmosphere is really comfortable - I love the Carlsbad Village area this restaurant has outdoor seating - the service was great our waitress had wonderful suggestions nothing disappointed. - the chopped Wedge was awesome -the drinks were fun and strong - the eggplant parm plate was good Check it out and DEFINITELY get the BMGT thin crust well done! read more

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Gregorio's was great. It was my first time there. We split appetizers and dishes between the whole table: calamari, pizza, and two pasta dishes. Everything was amazing. The complimentary bread at the beginning was served warm and was extremely soft on the inside. What made the dinner great was our server. She was so friendly and made our dinner that much better. read more

Gregorio's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Move over Vigilucci's, Gregorio's is slaying it in Carlsbad. We were warmly welcomed by Christian, who was extremely knowledgeable about the food and wine menu and made smart recommendations based on our questions. Ordered the house salad with Gorgonzola, chopped; Greg's beesting flatbread; butternut squash ravioli and others. Portions are generous, and the baked Ziti delicious. Food was wonderful and the pre meal bread so soft and tasty. Ambiance isn't glamorous, however, sat out on the clean balcony, perfect evening with a heater, and laughed at the servers T-shirts. Good vibe and kid friendly. Looking forward to going back with the rest of our Italian family and trying the chicken parmigiana. read more

Gregorio's Restaurant - Yummy Butternut Squash! We were lucky, not always on the menu. - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Excellent meal here after the music turned out to be too loud at Clara's. Food: typical red sauce Italian, big portions. Not anything mind-blowing but definitely tasty. 4 stars Drink: above-average cocktail menu. Got a traditional Mojito (they also offer a version that has both rum and vodka) and it was tasty. 4.5 stars Service: Coral was an exceptional server. Friendly and efficient. Hooray for Coral! 5 stars Patio: since I'm only eating outside I like a nice patio. They have one section that is more full of tables and also has a partially covered overhead. But we had a table that was separate from the others along the walkway away from the restaurant. Excellent distancing from others and quieter too. 5 stars I had not heard of Gregorio's before we were making a scramble away from where we had planned to eat but I'm very glad we found it. Super option in Carlsbad especially if you want to eat outside. Just keep in mind that parking here can be a little hectic on a weekend night even though there are lots of lots, since there are also lots of people coming to eat at this complex. read more

We have been lucky this restaurant was our second dinner in the San Diego/Carlsbad area and it was also fantastic! Our server was Christian who was super polite, helpful, and very friendly. We ordered: * Chopped garden salad with gorgonzola * Shrimp Spicy Tomato Cream: I would HIGHLY recommend this dish if you like pasta and spicy tomato sauce. It was so very tasty. (My wife and I split the two dishes above and it was plenty of food for us - their portions are very generous). * Kinds spaghetti and meatballs: My son ate the whole dish...they put one meatball which was huge and plenty for a 6 year old. * Sauteed shrimp (off menu): My older son wasn't hungry but wanted shrimp. Our server said they would sautee shrimp, garlic, and butter and his dish was tasty. * The bread is fresh which is awesome to eat before the meal! A note about ambiance - the outside seating is very nice (we didn't sit there but looked nice). We sat inside which was not as nice but perfect if you don't want to wait for the tables outside. The added benefit is that this restaurant has clean restrooms in the restaurants (it is part of a larger shopping structure so some of the stores have shared restaurants but not this restaurant!). I would highly recommend this local spot. Our bill was $119.66 read more

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First, my Moscow Mule arrived in a cocktail glass instead of a chilled copper mug...so wrong! It was also very disappointing, it had bitters in it! Then the bread and veggie antipasto salad arrived which were both really good. It went downhill badly from there. My dinner should be a slam dunk for an Italian restaurant...spaghetti and meatballs. So disappointing...the pasta did not seem to be fresh and the sauce was too watery. The meatball was so dense it was difficult to cut and it lacked any discernible herbs or spices...very bland. My wife ordered the Chicken Limone it came with broccoli that my wife said was overdone and artichokes that see said were a little off. Neither of us finished the meal...and we did not ask for takeout boxes. This was extremely disappointing for us because in the past this was one of our favorites. I don't know if they changed chef's and bartenders, or if they are just cutting corners. We will have to think hard before going back again. There are so many better Italian places in Carlsbad. read more

Delicious pasta and great service! We will definitely be back here for another date night!

Always a favorite spot, especially when we have guests in town. Love the Staff, always welcoming. Food & drinks never disappoint!

Excellent food. I would recommend. I had the gnocchi with spicy red sauce. We had a very large group and they handled us very well. Excellent service. read more

We had Gregorio's cater an office event. Service was outstanding and the pesto tortellini with sausage was a huge hit! We will be ordering again! read more

This is a fantastic place to get some great Italian food in Carlsbad Village. It has a wonderful patio upstairs with a great view of the village and live music a few times weekly with great performers. The bar is top notch with a fantastic wine selection and the food is always delicious. Highly recommended. read more

I came here with family and we had a really nice time! The service was amazing. Everyone was so attentive and accommodating. The food was really fresh and I love that they have a full bar! The Village has a decent amount of parking available. It was such an enjoyable time, I'd definitely come back! read more

The most sub par, overpriced pasta experience. The food was not a hit in our experience. Out $100 for two plates of food and a kids pasta. Feels wrong to pay for food you didnt enjoy. Good location and the young lady who helped us were the positives. Although when I shared feedback about my dislike of the bolognese her response was not that of understanding but rather her own affirmation for it. read more

My favorite food is Mexican or Italian..... and there are plenty of each here in Carlsbad..... Our first time at Gregorio's.... I gave three stars because the restaurant itself is very clean....tabletops are really pretty ....All The employees are very friendly and helpful....and they have the cutest tee shirts.... I made our reservations thru Yelp, it's very easy and Yelp will also give you a reminder the day of..... Claire was our server, she was very attentive and did a great job!!! We decided to try a couple of different things, my husband ordered an individual pizza.... (It was Big enough for 2) ‍ he said it was good... but not great..... I ordered a bowl of pasta fagioli and a side meatball... they definitely don't skimp on their portions but I believe they need lots more seasoning.....my soup was mostly pasta, carrots & beans.... I added my meatball and that helped but we were very disappointed..... read more

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Five stars incredibly well deserved. We had the risotto with halibut and it was amazing. It's not something they have normally on the menu, but we're happy to prepare it for us. The service with Coral was delightful and professional. read more

Food was good but was expecting maybe some handmade pasta as the dish was $31. The complimentary bread was so good as well. read more

Gregorio's Restaurant - Pasta Emilia - Italian Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We just went for wine and live music so we did not eat. But we got plain chicken for our dog and he loved it! Big wine pours. Great and friendly service. The band and location was fantastic! read more

Went here for Mother's Day, excited to try something new in the Village, but unfortunately left very underwhelmed. For an Italian restaurant, you'd expect the pasta to be cooked properly--but mine was undercooked and slightly hard . The overall flavor was bland and forgettable, nothing special. The drinks were decent, but $17 for a basic "Italian cocktail" felt excessive. There's so many good restaurants in a similar price range in the area would recommend read more