The Vigilucci’s Story
Restaurateur Roberto Vigilucci is passionate about food. The Carlsbad resident hails from Milano, Italy, where families are raised in the kitchen and food is a centerpiece of the culture.
After coming to the United States in the mid-1980s and long sensing a need for classic Italian cuisine in San Diego, Roberto opened his first restaurant, Vigilucci’s Trattoria, in 1994. Located in downtown Encinitas, a surfer’s paradise steeped in rich history, the Trattoria was an instant success and has since become one of San Diego’s most popular dining spots.
Since opening the doors to the Trattoria, Vigilucci has successfully launched six additional restaurants up and down the San Diego County coast from Oceanside to La Jolla.
In 1999, Vigilucci’s Cucina Italiana opened on historic State Street in the Carlsbad Village. The Cucina’s authentic Italian cuisine and award-winning wine list provide a unique and memorable escape to the flavors of the Tuscan countryside.
In 2001, Robbie’s opened in the heart of Leucadia and continues to offer locals and visitors a bit of everything – unique California fusion cuisine, forty-five microbrews, an award-winning wine list, live jazz and blues by San Diego’s best musicians and sporting events on a gallery of high definition widescreen televisions. A hearty breakfast is served on Sundays.
Three years later, Vigilucci's Ristorante & Pizzeria opened right next door and features a floor to ceiling wood-fired pizza oven, full menu, private courtyard and an attached bungalow ideal for dinner parties with friends and family.
Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse – on the corner of Tamarack and Pacific Coast Highway overlooking the Pacific Ocean – truly offers dining excellence in San Diego North. The restaurant features only certified prime steaks and the freshest seafood topped by 180-degree ocean and sunset views. A delicious Brunch is featured on Sundays.
In 2006, Vigilucci’s added a sixth location to its family of fine restaurants – Vigilucci’s Osteria just blocks from the historic Oceanside Pier on Mission Ave. With the Osteria, Roberto Vigilucci saw an opportunity to pioneer a community that he believes is up-and-coming and destined to explode into the next cultural hotspot in North County.
In late 2007, Vigilucci ventured south to open the Seafood, Steak & Chop House in the heart of the La Jolla Village. The restaurant has an elegant, yet casually upscale atmosphere where diners enjoy the finest steaks, fresh seafood and pasta – all with that signature Italian flair. A lively happy hour and ‘see and be seen’ bar environment. On Sundays a delicious brunch is available.
In the spring of 2009, Vigilucci’s Ristorante Coronado debuted on in the resort town of Coronado. Featuring prime steaks, fresh seafood and pasta, the restaurant is sure to be a favorite of locals and vacationers alike. An outdoor patio overlooks Orange Avenue, while the interior includes a beautiful wall-to-wall waterfall and views of the ocean and Point Loma. A delicious Brunch is featured on Sundays.
Vigilucci’s also offers full scale catering services and can provide fully customized menus for every occasion and group size. All of the restaurants are equipped to accommodate parties and special events, or you can opt to have a classic Italian dinner delivered to your location.
A Gourmet Market is scheduled to open adjacent to Vigilucci’s Cucina Italiana in Carlsbad in late 2009.