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Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana

(760) 942-7332
  • 505 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
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  • Italian
  • $$$$$
(760) 942-7332
  • Main
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Happy Hour Menu
    • Calamari Fritti $8

      Baby calamari deep fried and served with marinara.

    • Bruschetta Pomodoro $6

      Fresh chopped tomatoes, basil and garlic over toasted bread.

    • BBQ Ribs $11

      Four-bone rack of our classic ribs served with fries.

    • Polpette di Granchio $7

      Vigilucci's homemade crab cake on a bed of arugula and tomato with aurora sauce.

    • Polpette di Carne $8

      Homemade 100% prime beef meatballs, braised in Vigilucci's tomato sauce served over toasted crostini.

    • Insalata alla Vigilucci's $6

      Garden salad tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and garnished with gorgonzola cheese.

    • Patatine al Tartufo $6

      Truffle french fries.

    • Spiedini alla Griglia $11

      Choice of chicken or prime beef skewers marinated and grilled. Served with Thai chili sauce and truffle french fries.

    • Sliders $10

      3 Mini hamburgers topped with gorgonzola, red onions with a blackberry compote on brioche buns. Served with fries.

    • Ahi Sliders $11

      3 Mini ahi tuna sandwiches with prosciutto di Parma and sweet and spicy pineapple or jalapeno slaw on brioche buns. Served with fries.

    • Fettuccine $9

      Our homemade fettuccine pasta tossed in your choice of sauce: marinara, vodka, pesto, bolognese, alfredo

    • Pizza Margherita $10.5

    • Pizza Pepperoni $11

    • Focaccia Gorgonzola $11

  • Kids Menu
    • Spaghetti Polpette $9

      Home made 100% prime beef meatball braised in vigilucci's marinara sauce.

    • Fettuccine Alfredo $8.5

      Classic alfredo style, served with homemade fettuccine.

    • Linguine Marinara $8.5

      Homemade marinara sauce.

    • Fettuccine Bolognese $9.5

      Our signature meat sauce over homemade fettuccine.

    • Penne al Formaggio $9

      Classic style Mac n' cheese with a cheddar bechamel sauce

    • Pollo Fritto con Patatine $9

      Lightly fried chicken tenders with french fries.

    • Sliders $10

      Prime beef cheeseburger sliders with french fries.

    • Pizza Formaggio $10

  • Dolce e Gelato
    • Gelato ai Frutti di Bosco $13

      Gourmet Italian vanilla gelato topped with mixed berries and whipped cream.

    • Creme Brulee $9.25

      Homemade orange flavored custard with a burnt sugar crust

    • Tiramisu $9.75

      Layers of lady fingers dipped in espresso, mascarpone cheese and cocoa powder.

    • Cannoli $9.75

      A traditional sicilian hard shell pastry filled with ricotta cheese, chocolate chips and lemon zest.

    • Tortino al Cioccolato $12.75

      Mini chocolate lava cake served warm with vanilla gelato and fresh raspberry sauce.

    • Torta della Nonna $9.75

      Fragrant short pastry filled with lemon cream and topped with pine nuts.

    • Spumoni $10.5

      Layered pistachio, vanilla, strawberry and chocolate gelato with a maraschino cherry and whipped cream.

    • Tartufo al Caffe $13

      Chocolate truffle drowned in espresso and grand marnier.

    • Gelato $8.5

      Your choice of gourmet Italian gelato.

    • Sorbetto $9.25

      Your choice of sorbet.

  • Antipasti
    • Bruschetta con Prosciutto e Bufala $4

      Toasted ciabatta topped with cherry tomatoes, bufala mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma and fresh basil.

    • Capesante ai Porcini $18.5

      Pan-seared diver scallops topped with fresh chopped tomato and porcini mushrooms finished in a white wine truffle sauce atop crispy polenta.

    • Antipasto Della Casa $15

      Calamari fritti, imported bufala mozzarella and vine-ripe tomatoes, bruschetta, prosciutto di Parma, imported cheeses, mortadella and salame.

    • Carpaccio di Manzo $17

      Thinly sliced raw filet mignon topped with arugula, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, capers and shaved Parmigiano

    • Carciofini al Forno $16.25

      Oven-roasted artichoke hearts filled with Parmigiano, parsley, black olives, garlic and mozzarella

    • Fritto di Calamari e Gamberetti $15

      Deep-fried baby calamari and rock shrimp served with marinara sauce.

    • Calamari alla Luciana $15

      Baby calamari sautéed with garlic and white wine in a spicy tomato sauce.

    • Polpette di Granchio $17

      Homemade pan-fried crab cakes served on a bed of arugula with aurora sauce.

    • Tartare di Tonno $18

      Fresh ahi tuna marinated with chives, shallots, jalapeños and a dijon-soy creme fraiche. Served with cucumbers, avocado, citrus oil and toasted sesame ciabatta.

  • Insalate e Zuppa
    • Insalata Mista $9.25

      Organic greens, tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette then garnished with carrots, tomatoes and cucumbers. Add gorgonzola $2.00

    • Insalata di Cesare $10.25

      Hearts of romaine with traditional caesar dressing, croutons and shaved parmigiano. Add mary's free range chicken or fried calamari $5.00

    • Caprese $16

      Imported bufala mozzarella and ripe tomatoes with basil and extra virgin olive oil. Add prosciutto di parma $4.00

    • Pomodori, Cipolle e Bufala $16.75

      Ripe tomato and red onion tossed with basil, parsley, capers, extra virgin olive oil and topped with fried bufala mozzarella.

    • Insalata alle Pere $13.5

      Organic baby mixed greens, fresh raspberries, sweet gorgonzola cheese, walnuts and sliced pears tossed in a lemon vinaigrette dressing.

    • Rucola e Portobello $13.75

      Grilled portobello mushroom and arugula tossed with a honey-truffle dressing and shaved parmigiano reggiano.

    • Brodetto di Cozze e Vongole $17

      Mussels and manila clams in a roasted garlic and chopped tomato white wine broth, served with toasted country bread.

    • Insalate di Stagione

    • Chef's Soup of the Day

  • La Pasta
    • Capellini alla Checca $17

      Angel hair pasta with fresh diced tomatoes, garlic and basil. Add chicken or rock shrimp $5.00

    • Pappardelle con Funghi e Capesante $29

      Homemade wide ribbon pasta with assorted field mushrooms and pan-seared diver scallops in a white truffle and brandy cream sauce.

    • Ravioli di Ricotta e Spinaci $19

      Fresh homemade ricotta and spinach-filled ravioli with your choice of sauce.

    • Penne alla Vodka con Porcini $19

      Porcini mushrooms, chopped tomatoes, basil and shallots sautéed in a tomato vodka cream sauce.

    • Gnocchi alla Trevigiana $20

      Homemade potato dumplings sauteed with gorgonzola cream sauce and radicchio and topped with chopped walnuts.

    • Spaghetti alla Carbonara $19

      Pancetta, egg yolk, pecorino-romano and black pepper.

    • Ravioli ai Crostacei $32

      Fresh homemade seafood ravioli finished with a creamy sauce of cognac, shiitake mushrooms and sweet corn then topped with rock shrimp and lobster.

    • Rigatoni alla Siciliana $20

      Italian sausage and eggplant ragout in a zesty tomato sauce garnished with fried eggplant skins

    • Trenette alla Genovese $17

      Fresh homemade pasta with pesto, pine nuts, a touch of cream and parmigiano. Add chicken or rock shrimp $5.00

    • Fettuccine Alfredo $17

      Homemade flat, wide noodles sautéed in a classic alfredo sauce. Add chicken or rock shrimp $5.00

    • Lasagna $20

      Fresh homemade pasta filled with bolognese and besciamella sauce then topped with mozzarella and parmigiano.

    • Tagliatelle alla Bolognese $20

      Fresh homemade pasta tossed in a classic bolognese-style ragout.

    • Spaghetti Portofino $30

      Diver scallop, manila clams, seasonal mussels, calamari and rock shrimp sauteed with pesto marinara sauce.

    • Cappellacci di Zucca $24

      Homemade hat shaped pasta filled with butternut squash, walnuts, ricotta and parmigiano. Finished with brown butter, sage and a touch of marinara.

    • Linguine alla Luciana $28

      Jumbo prawns and baby calamari sautéed with white wine and garlic in a zesty tomato sauce.

    • Spaghetti alla Vongole $22

      Fresh manila clams in the shell sautéed with olive oil, garlic, white wine and fresh parsley.

    • Spaghetti Polpette $21

      Homemade 100% prime beef meatballs braised in vigilucci's tomato sauce.

    • Fettuccine al Salmone $24

      Fresh homemade pasta, king salmon, mushrooms, asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes, simmered in a light tomato cream sauce.

    • Tortellini con Pollo e Noci $22

      Range chicken tortellini finished in a creamy brandy and sage sauce and topped with crumbled walnuts.

    • Bucatini alle Vongole, Gamberi e Carciofi $29

      Fresh manila clams, fried artichokes and rock shrimp sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic and parsley.

  • Secondi Piatti - Pollo
    • Pollo al Marsala $23

      Chicken sauteed with mushrooms and marsala wine. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes.

    • Pollo Rustico $27

      Chicken breast marinated with herbs and spices. Served over a roasted sausage and bell pepper hash. Finished with a Dijon mustard sauce.

    • Pollo Parmigiana $26

      Chicken, breaded and baked with fresh mozzarella and marinara sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes.

    • Piccata di Pollo $23

      Chicken sauteed in a lemon-caper white wine sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes.

  • Secondi Piatti - Vitello
    • Vitello Parmigiana $32

      Pounded milk-fed veal tenderloin, breaded and oven baked with fresh mozzarella and marinara sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes.

    • Scaloppine Ai Funghi Porcini $29

      Pan-seared, milk-fed scaloppine of veal sauteed with fresh porcini mushrooms in a brandy cream sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes

    • Saltimbocca Alla Romana $29

      Pan-seared, milk-fed scaloppine of veal topped with fresh sage, prosciutto and mozzarella in a white wine sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes.

    • Piccata al Limone $28

      Pan-seared, milk-fed scaloppine of veal with capers in a lemon sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes.

    • Ossobuco alla Milanese

      20oz. Milk fed veal shank braised in red wine, root vegetables and Vigilucci's tomato sauce. Served over saffron risotto. When available. A house specialty.

  • Secondi Piatti - Carne
    • Tagliata di Manzo con Polenta $32

      Certified black angus filet served tagliata-style over soft polenta and a bed of asparagus. Finished with a porcini mushroom and black garlic port sauce.

    • Grigliata di Carne $39

      8oz. Skin-on airline mary's free range chicken breast and 4oz. prime filet mignon and italian sausage served with baked potato, seasonal vegetables and sauteed spinach.

    • Robbie's Ribs $27

      A half-rack of baby back ribs, slow cooked and smothered in our homemade BBQ sauce. Served with baked potato and seasonal vegetables.

    • Filetto del Giorno

      10oz. certified black angus filet mignon.

  • Secondi Piatti - Pesce
    • Salmone e Lenticchie $30

      Grilled king salmon fillet served over beluga lentils simmered with pancetta and leeks. Finished with a saffron galic aioli.

    • Grigliata di Pesce $39

      Grilled jumbo prawn, calamari stuffed with goat cheese and lump crab, diver scallop, 3 oz. king salmon and 3 oz. catch of the day topped with a lemon herb sauce. Served with arugula and cherry tomatoes

    • Cioppino $39

      Fresh seasonal mussels, manila clams, jumbo prawns, calamari, diver scallop and catch of the day, sauteed with roasted garlic in a zesty tomato sauce. Add linguine, $3.00

    • Capesante ai Pomodorini Secchi $36

      Pan-seared diver scallops sauteed with minced red onion, asparagus, pancetta, sweet corn, cherry and sundried tomatoes. Served atop risotto cakes.

    • Pesce Del Giorno

      Fresh catch of the day.

  • Secondi Piatti - Le Verdure
    • Melanzane Alla Parmigiana $17

      Baked eggplant with mozzarella cheese, parmigiano and marinara sauce

    • Vegetali Alla Griglia $23

      A fresh assortment of garden vegetables grilled over an open fire. Served with crispy polenta.

  • Calzone
    • Ricotta e Spinaci $18

      Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, spinach and mushrooms.

    • Salsiccia e Spinaci $18

      Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage and spinach.

    • Farcito $19

      Tomato sauce, mozzarella, grilled mary's free range chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, caramelized onions and cured olives.

  • Focaccia
    • Gorgonzola $15

      Mozzarella, pine nuts, gorgonzola and onions

    • Prosciutto e Mozzarella di Bufala $20

      Prosciutto di parma, fresh bufala mozzarella and arugula drizzled with truffle oil

  • Pizza
    • Vigilucci's $15

      Base of tomato sauce and mozzarella. Add your toppings: veggie $2.00 each, meat $3 each, seafood market price

    • Margherita $16

      Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil and oregano.

    • Genovese $17

      Mozzarella, basil pesto, pine nuts and red onion.

    • Napoletana $17

      Tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies and oregano.

    • Bismark $18

      Tomato sauce, mozzarella, asparagus, truffle oil and oven-roasted eggs.

    • Quattro Formaggi $17

      Mozzarella, ricotta, gorgonzola and parmigiano.

    • Pepperoni $17

      Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni and oregano.

    • Quattro Stagioni $19

      Artichoke hearts, roasted bell peppers, mushrooms and arugula with prosciutto di Parma.

    • Diavolo Rossonero $19

      Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni and salame

    • Bufalina $21.3

      Tomato sauce, mozzarella, bufala mozarella, basil and oregano. Add prosciutto di parma $5.00

    • Filetto $21

      Mozzarella, gorgonzola and filet mignon

  • Insalata
    • Insalata con Salmone $18

      6oz. Blackened king salmon served over organic mixed field greens , sliced pears, raspberries and caramelized walnuts tossed with fresh citrus-raspberry vinaigrette

    • Insalata Mediterranea con Pollo $16

      Organic baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, avocado, ricotta salata cheese, toasted pine nuts, basil, canellini beans, artichokes and cured olives in a red wine vinaigrette topped with grilled mary's free range chicken breast.

    • Ahi Poke Salad $16

      Fresh ahi tuna marinated in chili, soy and sesame oil. Served over stacked wonton chips with asian slaw. Add avocado, $2.00

    • Insalata con Gamberoni $16

      Mixed greens, roasted bell peppers, tomatoes, avocado, grilled red onion, chopped green onion, cannellini beans, ricotta salata cheese, cilantro and rock shrimp tossed with honey-dijon vinaigrette. Topped with a grilled jumbo prawn

  • Entrees
    Served with your choice of soup or salad
    • Bucatini All'Amatriciana $17

      Crispy pancetta, minced red onions and red wine in vigilucci's tomato sauce.

    • Tortellini al Pollo $18

      Homemade chicken tortellini sauteed in a classic alfredo sauce with peas and imported cotto ham.

    • Spaghetti ai Gamberetti $18

      Rock shrimp, roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil, chili pepper flakes and parsley

    • Pollo Piccata $18

      Chicken sauteed in a lemon sauce with capers. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes.

    • Pesce Del Giorno

      Fresh catch of the day

  • Panini & Burger
    A selection of panini inspired by our gourmet market. Served with fries. Truffle fries, $2.00
    • Hamburger di Carne e Formaggio $14

      Half-pound grilled ground prime beef served with cheddar cheese, onion, tomato, lettuce and thousand island,served on a sesame seed bun.

    • Lombardia $14

      Ciabatta, salame, chive-goat cheese spread, arugula, roasted bell peppers and extra virgin olive oil.

    • Umbria $14

      Ciabatta, homemade 100% prime beef meatballs and mozzarella.

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