Excellent authentic italian food . Hood wine selection . The place has a nice energy , milan owners…read morepassionate about making it welcoming .

Oh gosh this place is what Yelp is made for ... an absolute gem of place! What a find in the middle…read moreof nowhere Carlsbad surrounded by office buildings Came here after a long day and this place was super packed but you can't see it from the main road . Industrial and has east coast Brooklyn type vibes . Odd placement of the host at the bar but otherwise service was amazing Pastas Al dente home made cooked to perfection and very innovative Roman style pizzas (no tomato sauce) . Big bonus points for the kids menu . Overall a stellar stop

A stop at Vigilucci's is a great way to end an evening in Carlsbad Village, especially on…read moreWednesdays during the Farmers Market. After walking through the vendors and enjoying the atmosphere, it's nice to sit down on the patio with an espresso martini and dinner. I've had the lasagna a few times, and it's always baked perfectly with layers of pasta, meat, cheese, and a rich tomato sauce. The shrimp fettuccine is another dish I enjoy the shrimp are cooked just right, and the creamy sauce coats the pasta without feeling too heavy. The pear salad is fresh and refreshing, although I wouldn't mind seeing a slightly larger portion. What keeps me coming back is the overall experience. The restaurant has a welcoming atmosphere, the staff is attentive without making you feel rushed, and it's a great place to slow down and enjoy a meal. Whether you're grabbing a cocktail after browsing the market or sitting down for dinner, it's a spot that's well worth visiting.

Good local Italian spot with fancy service and incredible gnocchi. The texture is one of the best…read moreones I've had--perfectly chewy and never overcooked. Prices are on the higher side, but quality is consistent.

I went as part of a group of 18 - our neighborhood does a monthly dine out as a group. My first…read moretime there. Michael was our server. He was attentive without hovering. Brought us everything we asked for quickly (extra ice, parm & red pepper flakes, drink refills,etc). I bought some pastries at the bakery next door & he stored them in the walk-in cooler as it was 94° outside. Our food was served quickly & the checks were processed quickly. The food! I got the chicken & sun dried tomato white pizza - excellent - and shared with a friend. My side salad was large enough to be an entree. Everyone at the table made yummy noises & agreed we would be back. It's a real test of a restaurant's skill to serve a large group, and Del Lusso passed with flying colors. We had reasonable wait times, received hot food, the server was top notch, and check processing was quick. The only issue was that on a 90°+ day the landlord refused to turn off the giant fire feature & nearly roasted us to death. Landlords do t care about customers & this guy was being a jerk just to be a jerk. Everything else far exceeded our expectations! I will be going again & our neighbors have already agreed that Del Lusso will be on our rotation for future dine out events.

Don't sleep on Del Lusso. Its an Italian place that offers plenty of delicious items. Every item…read morethat came out made my mouth water. It made it hard to choose from. Ended up ordering the Mediterranean salad, creamy spaghetti with mushroom, chicken, spinach and Parmesan, and the Bianco pizza. Loved each item. I appreciate the olives, capers, and onions add the right amount of saltiness to the Mediterranean salad. My toddler ate the aged feta, and I don't usually like feta cheese but i loved it here. The spaghetti amatriciana (not sure how to spell it) was the bomb! It was presented beautifully and enjoyed fully. My toddler esp liked it. The Bianco pizza was a little hard to eat but it was still yummy. Def plan to try more items in the future! Appreciated how the owner was working like he was regular staff. Shows the humility. Inside cushions could be cleaned up, but the restaurant is nice and the food is worth it.

My wife and I recently came to Via Vai Cucina Italiana for a date night, and it completely exceeded…read moreour expectations. We made a reservation ahead of time, and from the moment we walked through the doors, the service was absolutely amazing. The interior is so cute and sets the perfect vibe for a great evening out. The food is, without a doubt, the best Italian food I have ever had. I ordered the homemade pesto pasta with chicken, and it was perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful. My wife got the cioppino, which is her favorite dish, and she was blown away. Not only was it amazing, but the portion size was huge! If you are looking for a truly great restaurant with top-tier service, a welcoming atmosphere, and unforgettable food, you have to try this place. We will absolutely be coming back!

This was our first visit to Via Vai Cucina Italiana, and we were there to celebrate a birthday…read more Unfortunately, the experience was a little underwhelming. We were seated in a small room off the main dining area, and we were the only ones in the room. Our waiter was friendly, but he was also taking care of tables in the main dining area, so we were often left on our own without anyone checking in on us. It also took quite a while before we were able to place our order. I ordered one of the mushroom pasta dishes, and unfortunately, I found it to be lacking in flavor. Someone else in our party ordered one of the specials, a steak, and that looked absolutely delicious. Overall, I was hoping for a better experience, especially since we were celebrating a birthday. While our waiter was nice, the slow service and lack of flavor in my meal left me unimpressed. Based on this experience, I don't think I would return.

it's official: SPIRITO's ITALIAN DINER is back in my good graces. a couple of months ago, I wrote a…read moresnarky review (and still gave 'em three stars) after a sub-par experience. that visit, the red gravy was soupy and the pizza undercooked and nearly cheese-less. there had been a recent change in ownership and I was afraid (okay, terrified) it was a sign of things to come. have limited my order the last two times (plus a lasagna and a cheese pizza) to the same entrees I had in March: EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA and an EGGPLANT PARM pizza. eighty-four (including yesterday) of the eighty-five times I've eaten at Spirito's, I left happy, happy, happy. wonderful folks, still serving up my favorite Jersey-style pizza and southern Italian dishes around.

Since my review 8 years ago things have changed drastically in size, price and some quality…read more Buying a large pizza now and getting a slice from it is laughable. The picture of the eggplant parmigiana is now maybe 1/2 to a 1/4 of that and they give you a square piece, it's nothing like the picture I attached anymore.

The reason me and all my buddies go to lunch at C's is the food, ambience and Mariana Cabrera…read more She's a great waitress and always has a smile. We are not easy to wait on! Did you know that Wednesday everything on the menu is $20? I had the Mediterranean salad with salmon and it was great especially for $20

I came for the oyster happy hour. The happy hour menu was much more extensive than most, which is…read morewhat drew me in. I ordered the salmon carpaccio, but it was subpar. It was served with old, wilted arugula. The calamari was average. The first round of oysters was okay, but during the second round, both my daughter and I each ate a bad oyster. We were ready to gag at that point. The only reason I didn't give this place one star is because our waiter removed the last dozen oysters from our bill, which I appreciated. Looking around, the dishes served to the tables next to us also looked pretty basic. Unfortunately, I won't be returning.

JULES IS THE BEST!!!!!! She is so nice and attentive!!!!! The best waitress ever!!!!!!read more

Jules is the best!!! so sweet and personable. I also love Kylie she's amazing. they're both so…read moreamazing!!!!!

I'm going to graciously award Eugenio a 5th star. First thing brought to the table was "the best…read moreoctopus I've ever had!" This title was briefly held by Kavos Taverna in Mykonos, Greece where I visited last year. Good job Eugenio. The octopus was unbelievably tender and super flavorful. Food was excellent. Variety was enormous (huge menu). Execution was pretty spot on. I made a comment at the table, "Eugenio certainly knows how to cook" as everything brought to the table was full of flavor, texture, plentiful and well seasoned, although the prosciutto and mushroom pizza was less than desirable. The pie had ham instead of prosciutto, and the overall pie, I would not order again. Much better pizza elsewhere (very, very nearby along Lake San Marcos). Service was good, but not without flaw. We waited until the entire supper was consumed, yet waited and waited for the not really very good, (I think it was a "special") short rib onion soup of sort to come out. We never got our beet salad. Eugenio's food was that good. Lots of flavor. Lots of texture. Not without the hiccups as most kitchens experience. Try it out. Get reservations because it is very small inside and out. I've got a feeling we will be having more Italian food here. Cutely decorated inside too. CritDicks

What a little gem- I would say "hidden" but it was jammed last night. My husband said let's try…read morethis place in a strip mall... I was curious but this was over the top- I feel like I immediately stepped into another world. It smelled amazing, had fantastic service and menu was huge! Will be back and bringing friends- thank you for having us!

Loved the food! Delicious chicken Limon served with fried…read morepotatoes and veggies just so good! Really nice glass of prosecco (I think only $10 - total bargain) My first time downtown Encinitas. I didn't even know it existed and it's really not for everyone. Makes me think Melrose and Fairfax - without all the filth. But seriously just as crazy-busy and very noisy. Very busy restaurant for good reason. Polished staff. Excellent food. Excellent service. Would go back in a heartbeat but not again at 6:00p on a Saturday. Way too much noise. Felt like I was dining at the corner of Harley and Davidson...but that's certainly not their fault.

Met a few friends here for dinner and overall, we had a good time. The food was good, and we…read moreenjoyed ourselves. That said, I was disappointed to see an additional fee added to the check. When I asked what the fee was for, the explanation I received was simply, "everyone is doing it, even my dentist ." If there are additional charges, they should be clearly disclosed upfront. The prices on the menu should reflect what customers are actually expected to pay. Adding unexplained or made-up fees at the end of the meal is frustrating and leaves a bad impression.

We ate at the restaurant and it was great so we decided to have Buona Forchetta cater our Grand…read moreOpening for 50 people with their mobile wood-fired pizza oven. The experience was fantastic from start to finish. Sonia was responsive over email and accommodated several changes in a timely manner, despite also pulling double duty as the on-site manager and server at our event. On the day of the event, the team arrived on time and was incredibly helpful and positive, even while navigating a tricky setup and getting their mobile oven parked in a very specific location. Most importantly, the food was incredible. We served artichokes, meatballs, prosciutto and tomato bruschetta, along with the Regina, Augusta, and Sergio pizzas. Everything was terrific. The food was so good that the chef received a spontaneous round of applause from our guests! I couldn't have asked for a better catering experience. Good communication, a wonderful attitude, and truly exceptional food. Highly recommended.

Family owned restaurants super great guy, gave us a pizza on the house cuz we didn't like it and…read moreadded in a bottle of wine for us Cacio el Pepe 5/5 Sofia 3/5 Nicola 5/5 Great date spot well lit and it's pretty loud so a bit hard to chat