Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana Italian

Vigilucci's Trattoria Italiana Menu

(760) 942-7332
505 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
$$$$$

Happy Hour Menu


Calamari Fritti
$8.00
Baby calamari deep fried and served with marinara.
Bruschetta Pomodoro
$6.00
Fresh chopped tomatoes, basil and garlic over toasted bread.
BBQ Ribs
$11.00
Four-bone rack of our classic ribs served with fries.
Polpette di Granchio
$7.00
Vigilucci's homemade crab cake on a bed of arugula and tomato with aurora sauce.
Polpette di Carne
$8.00
Homemade 100% prime beef meatballs, braised in Vigilucci's tomato sauce served over toasted crostini.
Insalata alla Vigilucci's
$6.00
Garden salad tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and garnished with gorgonzola cheese.
Patatine al Tartufo
$6.00
Truffle french fries.
Spiedini alla Griglia
$11.00
Choice of chicken or prime beef skewers marinated and grilled. Served with Thai chili sauce and truffle french fries.
Sliders
$10.00
3 Mini hamburgers topped with gorgonzola, red onions with a blackberry compote on brioche buns. Served with fries.
Ahi Sliders
$11.00
3 Mini ahi tuna sandwiches with prosciutto di Parma and sweet and spicy pineapple or jalapeno slaw on brioche buns. Served with fries.
Fettuccine
$9.00
Our homemade fettuccine pasta tossed in your choice of sauce: marinara, vodka, pesto, bolognese, alfredo
Pizza Margherita
$10.50
Pizza Pepperoni
$11.00
Focaccia Gorgonzola
11.00

$Kids Menu


Spaghetti Polpette
$9.00
Home made 100% prime beef meatball braised in vigilucci's marinara sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo
$8.50
Classic alfredo style, served with homemade fettuccine.
Linguine Marinara
$8.50
Homemade marinara sauce.
Fettuccine Bolognese
$9.50
Our signature meat sauce over homemade fettuccine.
Penne al Formaggio
$9.00
Classic style Mac n' cheese with a cheddar bechamel sauce
Pollo Fritto con Patatine
$9.00
Lightly fried chicken tenders with french fries.
Sliders
$10.00
Prime beef cheeseburger sliders with french fries.
Pizza Formaggio
10.00

$Dolce e Gelato


Gelato ai Frutti di Bosco
$13.00
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
$10.50
Layered pistachio, vanilla, strawberry and chocolate gelato with a maraschino cherry and whipped cream.
Tartufo al Caffe
$13.00
Chocolate truffle drowned in espresso and grand marnier.
Gelato
$8.50
Your choice of gourmet Italian gelato.
Sorbetto
$9.25
Your choice of sorbet.

Antipasti


Bruschetta con Prosciutto e Bufala
$4.00
Toasted ciabatta topped with cherry tomatoes, bufala mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma and fresh basil.
Capesante ai Porcini
$18.50
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
$15.00
Calamari fritti, imported bufala mozzarella and vine-ripe tomatoes, bruschetta, prosciutto di Parma, imported cheeses, mortadella and salame.
Carpaccio di Manzo
$17.00
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
$15.00
Deep-fried baby calamari and rock shrimp served with marinara sauce.
Calamari alla Luciana
$15.00
Baby calamari sautéed with garlic and white wine in a spicy tomato sauce.
Polpette di Granchio
$17.00
Homemade pan-fried crab cakes served on a bed of arugula with aurora sauce.
Tartare di Tonno
18.00
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
$16.00
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
$13.50
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
$17.00
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
$17.00
Angel hair pasta with fresh diced tomatoes, garlic and basil. Add chicken or rock shrimp $5.00
Pappardelle con Funghi e Capesante
$29.00
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
$19.00
Fresh homemade ricotta and spinach-filled ravioli with your choice of sauce.
Penne alla Vodka con Porcini
$19.00
Porcini mushrooms, chopped tomatoes, basil and shallots sautéed in a tomato vodka cream sauce.
Gnocchi alla Trevigiana
$20.00
Homemade potato dumplings sauteed with gorgonzola cream sauce and radicchio and topped with chopped walnuts.
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
$19.00
Pancetta, egg yolk, pecorino-romano and black pepper.
Ravioli ai Crostacei
$32.00
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
$20.00
Italian sausage and eggplant ragout in a zesty tomato sauce garnished with fried eggplant skins
Trenette alla Genovese
$17.00
Fresh homemade pasta with pesto, pine nuts, a touch of cream and parmigiano. Add chicken or rock shrimp $5.00
Fettuccine Alfredo
$17.00
Homemade flat, wide noodles sautéed in a classic alfredo sauce. Add chicken or rock shrimp $5.00
Lasagna
$20.00
Fresh homemade pasta filled with bolognese and besciamella sauce then topped with mozzarella and parmigiano.
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
$20.00
Fresh homemade pasta tossed in a classic bolognese-style ragout.
Spaghetti Portofino
$30.00
Diver scallop, manila clams, seasonal mussels, calamari and rock shrimp sauteed with pesto marinara sauce.
Cappellacci di Zucca
$24.00
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
$28.00
Jumbo prawns and baby calamari sautéed with white wine and garlic in a zesty tomato sauce.
Spaghetti alla Vongole
$22.00
Fresh manila clams in the shell sautéed with olive oil, garlic, white wine and fresh parsley.
Spaghetti Polpette
$21.00
Homemade 100% prime beef meatballs braised in vigilucci's tomato sauce.
Fettuccine al Salmone
$24.00
Fresh homemade pasta, king salmon, mushrooms, asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes, simmered in a light tomato cream sauce.
Tortellini con Pollo e Noci
$22.00
Range chicken tortellini finished in a creamy brandy and sage sauce and topped with crumbled walnuts.
Bucatini alle Vongole, Gamberi e Carciofi
29.00
Fresh manila clams, fried artichokes and rock shrimp sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic and parsley.

$Secondi Piatti - Pollo


Pollo al Marsala
$23.00
Chicken sauteed with mushrooms and marsala wine. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes.
Pollo Rustico
$27.00
Chicken breast marinated with herbs and spices. Served over a roasted sausage and bell pepper hash. Finished with a Dijon mustard sauce.
Pollo Parmigiana
$26.00
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
23.00
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
$32.00
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
$29.00
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
$29.00
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
$28.00
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
$32.00
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
$39.00
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
$27.00
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
$30.00
Grilled king salmon fillet served over beluga lentils simmered with pancetta and leeks. Finished with a saffron galic aioli.
Grigliata di Pesce
$39.00
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
$39.00
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
$36.00
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
$17.00
Baked eggplant with mozzarella cheese, parmigiano and marinara sauce
Vegetali Alla Griglia
23.00
A fresh assortment of garden vegetables grilled over an open fire. Served with crispy polenta.

$Calzone


Ricotta e Spinaci
$18.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, spinach and mushrooms.
Salsiccia e Spinaci
$18.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage and spinach.
Farcito
19.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, grilled mary's free range chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, caramelized onions and cured olives.

$Focaccia


Gorgonzola
$15.00
Mozzarella, pine nuts, gorgonzola and onions
Prosciutto e Mozzarella di Bufala
20.00
Prosciutto di parma, fresh bufala mozzarella and arugula drizzled with truffle oil

$Pizza


Vigilucci's
$15.00
Base of tomato sauce and mozzarella. Add your toppings: veggie $2.00 each, meat $3 each, seafood market price
Margherita
$16.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil and oregano.
Genovese
$17.00
Mozzarella, basil pesto, pine nuts and red onion.
Napoletana
$17.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies and oregano.
Bismark
$18.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, asparagus, truffle oil and oven-roasted eggs.
Quattro Formaggi
$17.00
Mozzarella, ricotta, gorgonzola and parmigiano.
Pepperoni
$17.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni and oregano.
Quattro Stagioni
$19.00
Artichoke hearts, roasted bell peppers, mushrooms and arugula with prosciutto di Parma.
Diavolo Rossonero
$19.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni and salame
Bufalina
$21.30
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, bufala mozarella, basil and oregano. Add prosciutto di parma $5.00
Filetto
$21.00
Mozzarella, gorgonzola and filet mignon

Insalata


Insalata con Salmone
$18.00
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
$16.00
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
$16.00
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
16.00
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
$17.00
Crispy pancetta, minced red onions and red wine in vigilucci's tomato sauce.
Tortellini al Pollo
$18.00
Homemade chicken tortellini sauteed in a classic alfredo sauce with peas and imported cotto ham.
Spaghetti ai Gamberetti
$18.00
Rock shrimp, roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil, chili pepper flakes and parsley
Pollo Piccata
$18.00
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
$14.00
Half-pound grilled ground prime beef served with cheddar cheese, onion, tomato, lettuce and thousand island,served on a sesame seed bun.
Lombardia
$14.00
Ciabatta, salame, chive-goat cheese spread, arugula, roasted bell peppers and extra virgin olive oil.
Umbria
$14.00
Ciabatta, homemade 100% prime beef meatballs and mozzarella.

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