| Cuisine type | Italian | |
| Price range | $30 and under |
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| Cuisines | Italian, Seafood, Steak |
| Dining style | Casual Elegant |
| Phone number | +1 760 434 2500 |
| Website | www.vigiluccis.com |
| Dress code | Casual Dress |
| Payment options | AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa |
| Executive chef | Victor Ibara |
| Location | 2943 State St., Carlsbad, CA 92008 |
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| Bruschetta con Prosciutto e Bufala | $5.00 | Minimum 2 pieces. Toasted ciabatta topped with cherry tomatoes, bufala mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma and fresh basil |
| Capesante ai Porcini | $20.00 | 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 | $16.75 | Minimum 2 people. Calamari fritti, imported bufala mozzarella and vine-ripe tomatoes, bruschetta, prosciutto di Parma, imported cheeses, mortadella and salame |
| Carpaccio di Manzo | $19.25 | Thinly sliced raw filet mignon topped with arugula, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, capers and shaved Parmigiano |
| Carciofini al Forno | $18.00 | Oven-roasted artichoke hearts filled with Parmigiano, parsley, black olives, garlic and mozzarella |
| Fritto di Calamari e Gamberetti | $17.00 | Deep-fried baby calamari and rock shrimp served with marinara sauce |
| Calamari alla Luciana | $17.00 | Baby calamari sautéed with garlic and white wine in a spicy tomato sauce |
| Polpette di Granchio | $20.25 | Homemade, pan-fried crab cakes served on a bed of arugula with aurora sauce |
| Insalata Mista | $11.00 | Organic greens, tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette then garnished with carrots, tomatoes and cucumbers | ||||
| Insalata di Cesare | $12.00 | Hearts of romaine with traditional caesar dressing, croutons and shaved Parmigiano | ||||
| Insalata al Formaggio Caldo | $16.00 | Herb-crusted warm goat cheese served on a bed of organic greens tossed in a tarragon vinaigrette then garnished with thinly sliced red onion and cherry tomatoes | ||||
| Caprese | $18.00 | Imported bufala mozzarella and ripe tomatoes with basil and extra virgin olive oil | ||||
| Pomodori, Cipolle e Bufala | $18.25 | Ripe tomato and red onion tossed with basil, parsley, capers, extra virgin olive oil and topped with fried bufala mozzarella | ||||
| Insalata alle Pere | $15.75 | Organic baby mixed greens, fresh raspberries, sweet gorgonzola cheese, walnuts and sliced pears tossed in a lemon vinaigrette dressing | ||||
| Rucola e Portobello | $15.75 | Grilled portobello mushroom and arugula tossed with a honey-truffle dressing and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano | ||||
| Insalate di Stagione | Seasonal salad - ask your server | |||||
| Brodetto di Cozze e Vongole | $18.50 | Mussels and Manila clams in a roasted garlic and chopped tomato white wine broth, served with toasted country bread | ||||
| Zuppa del Giorno | Chef's soup of the day |
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| Capellini alla Checca | $17.25 | Angel hair pasta with fresh diced tomatoes, garlic and basil |
| Pappardelle con Funghi e Capesante | $30.00 | 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 | $20.75 | Fresh homemade ricotta and spinach-filled ravioli with your choice of sauce. Marinara | Pesto | Bolognese | Vodka Cream | Alfredo |
| Penne alla Vodka con Porcini | $20.25 | Porcini mushrooms, chopped tomatoes, basil and shallots sautéed in a tomato vodka cream sauce |
| Gnocchi alla Sorrentina | $20.75 | Homemade potato dumplings tossed with tomato ragout, fresh mozzarella and basil |
| Spaghetti alla Carbonara | $20.00 | Pancetta, egg yolk, pecorino-romano and black pepper |
| Ravioli ai Crostacei | $33.75 | 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 | $23.25 | Italian sausage and eggplant ragout in a zesty tomato sauce garnished with fried eggplant skins |
| Trenette alla Genovese | $17.25 | Fresh homemade pasta with pesto, pine nuts, a touch of cream and Parmigiano |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | $17.25 | Homemade flat, wide noodles sauteed in a classic alfredo sauce |
| Fettuccine alla Norma | $21.25 | Fresh homemade pasta, eggplant, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil and shaved ricotta-salata |
| Lasagna | $21.25 | Fresh homemade pasta filled with bolognese and besciamella sauce then topped with mozzarella and parmigiano |
| Tagliatelle alla Bolognese | $21.25 | Fresh homemade pasta tossed in a classic bolognese-style ragout |
| Spaghetti Portofino | $33.25 | Diver scallop, manila clams, seasonal mussels, calamari and rock shrimp sauteed with pesto-marinara sauce |
| Cappellacci di Zucca | $26.25 | 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 | $31.25 | Jumbo prawns and baby calamari sautéed with white wine and garlic in a zesty tomato sauce |
| Spaghetti alla Vongole | $24.25 | Fresh manila clams in the shell sauteed with olive oil, garlic, white wine and fresh parsley |
| Spaghetti Polpette | $23.25 | Homemade 100% prime beef meatballs braised in vigilucci's tomato sauce |
| Fettuccine al Salmone | $26.25 | Fresh homemade pasta, king salmon, mushrooms, asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes, simmered in a light tomato cream sauce |
| Risotto del Giorno | ||
| Cappellacci di Manzo | $30.25 | Homemade hat-shaped pasta filled with braised prime short rib. Simmered in a porcini-peppercorn cream sauce and finished with aged asiago and truffle oil |
| Bucatini alle Vongole, Gamberi e Carciofi | $30.00 | Fresh manila clams, fried artichokes and rock shrimp sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic and parsley |
| Pollo al Marsala | $26.00 | Pan-seared breast of Mary's Free Range chicken sautéed with mushrooms and marsala wine. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes |
| Petti di Pollo ai Porcini | $30.25 | Grilled skin-on double Mary's Free Range chicken breast marinated with herbs and spices. Served with porcini mushroom sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes |
| Pollo Parmigiana | $32.25 | Pounded Mary's Free Range 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 | $26.00 | Pan-seared breast of Mary's Free Range chicken sautéed in a lemon-caper white wine sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes |
| Vitello Parmigiana | $36.25 | 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 | $32.25 | Pan-seared, milk-fed scaloppine of veal sautéed 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 | $31.25 | 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 | $31.25 | 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 |
| Scaloppine al Marsala | $31.25 | Pan-seared, milk-fed scaloppine of veal sautéed with mushrooms and marsala wine. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes |
| Ossobuco alla Milanese | 20 oz. milk-fed veal shank braised in red wine, root vegetables and Vigilucci's tomato sauce. Served over saffron risotto. When available. Orgoglio Milanese - a house specialty |
| Tagliata di Manzo con Polenta | $36.25 | Certified black angus filet served tagliata-style over organic polenta and a bed of asparagus. Finished with a porcini mushroom and black garlic port sauce |
| Grigliata di Carne | $44.25 | 8 oz. skin-on airline Mary's Free Range chicken breast and 4 oz. prime filet mignon and Italian sausage served with roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables and sautéed spinach |
| Filetto del Giorno | 10 oz. certified black angus filet mignon. Ask your server for today's preparation |
| Salmone al Finocchio | $35.75 | King salmon, pan-seared and served over a bed of fennel purée, with pancetta-roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus. Topped with shaved fresh fennel, dill and lemon zest |
| Grigliata di Pesce | $44.25 | Grilled jumbo prawn, crab cake, 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 | $45.25 | Fresh seasonal mussels, manila clams, jumbo prawns, calamari, diver scallop and catch of the day, sautéed with roasted garlic in a zesty tomato sauce |
| Pesce del Giorno | Fresh catch of the day |
| Melanzane alla Parmigiana | $23.25 | Baked eggplant with mozzarella cheese, parmigiano and marinara sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes |
| Vegetali alla Griglia | $24.25 | A fresh assortment of garden vegetables grilled over an open fire. Served with crispy polenta |
| Gelato ai Frutti di Bosco | $15.00 | Gourmet Italian vanilla gelato topped with mixed berries and whipped cream |
| Crème Brûlée | $12.00 | Homemade vanilla flavored custard with a burnt sugar crust |
| Tiramisù | $12.50 | Layers of lady fingers dipped in espresso, mascarpone cheese and cocoa powder |
| Cannoli | $12.75 | A Sicilian speciality. Hard shell filled with ricotta cheese, chocolate chips and lemon zest |
| Tortino al Cioccolato | $15.00 | Chocolate lava cake served warm with vanilla gelato and fresh raspberry sauce |
| Torta della Nonna | $12.50 | Fragrant short pastry filled with lemon cream and topped with pine nuts |
| Spumoni | $14.00 | Layered pistachio, vanilla, strawberry and chocolate gelato cake with a maraschino cherry and whipped cream |
| Panzerotti | $13.00 | Deep-fried short crust pastry ravioli filled with sweet ricotta cream and chocolate chips. Served with vanilla gelato and chocolate sauce |
| Affogato al Caffé | $15.75 | Vanilla gelato drowned in espresso and Grand Marnier |
| Gelato | $9.75 | Your choice of gourmet Italian gelato. Ask your server for selection. |
| Sorbetto | $9.75 | Ask for today's selection |
| Zuppa e Insalata | $14.00 | Cup of soup of the day and choice of Insalata Mista or Insalata Cesare |
| Cesare con Pollo o Calamari Fritti | $16.75 | Hearts of romaine with traditional Caesar dressing, croutons and shaved Parmigiano. Choice of fried calamari or Mary's Free Range chicken |
| Insalata Mediterranea con Pollo | $17.00 | Organic baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, artichokes, kalamata olives, red onions and shaved Parmigiano tossed in a red wine vinaigrette and topped with a grilled Mary's Free Range chicken |
| Insalata con Salmone | $19.00 | 6 oz. blackened king salmon over organic mixed field greens, sliced pears, raspberries and caramelized walnuts, tossed with fresh citrus-raspberry vinaigrette |
| Ahi Poke Salad | $17.50 | Fresh ahi tuna marinated in chili, soy and sesame oil. Served over stacked wonton chips with Asian slaw |
| Bucatini All'Amatriciana | $17.75 | Crispy pancetta, minced red onions and red wine in Vigilucci's tomato sauce |
| Penne del Fattore | $18.75 | Mary's Free Range chicken, chopped tomatoes and basil sautéed in a tomato vodka cream sauce |
| Spaghetti ai Gamberetti | $18.75 | Rock shrimp, roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil, chili pepper flakes and parsley |
| Pollo Piccata | $19.75 | Breast of Mary's Free Range chicken sautéed in a lemon sauce with capers, served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes |
| Pollo al Marsala | $19.75 | Sautéed Mary's Free Range chicken breast and mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce, served with seasonal vegetables and spaghetti aglio e olio with chili pepper flakes |
| Pesce del Giorno | Fresh catch of the day |
| Panino con Pollo | $15.75 | Mary's Free Range chicken Milanese served on a warm sesame seed bun with melted Parmigiano, avocado, red onion and a spicy Italian relish |
| Panino al Tonno | $16.75 | Pan-seared rare ahi steak, topped with prosciutto di Parma, sweet and spicy grilled pineapple and jalapeño slaw. Served on a toasted sesame seed bun |
| Panino con Polpette | $15.50 | Homemade 100% prime beef meatballs and mozzarella served on toasted ciabatta |
| Wine Specials | $7.00 | |
| Beer Selection | $5.00 | |
| Well Drinks | $8.00 | |
| Drink Specials | $9.00 |
| Calamari Fritti | $10.50 | Baby calamari deep-fried and served with marinara |
| Calamari Luciana | $10.50 | Baby calamari sautéed with garlic and white wine in a spicy tomato sauce |
| Bruschetta Pomodoro | $8.50 | Fresh chopped tomatoes, basil and garlic over toasted bread |
| Polpetta di Granchio | $10.50 | Vigilucci's homemade crab cake on a bed of arugula and tomato with aurora sauce |
| Polpette di Carne | $10.50 | Homemade 100% prime beef meatballs, braised in Vigilucci's tomato sauce served over toasted crostini |
| Insalata alla Vigilucci's | $8.50 | Garden salad tossed with balsamic vinaigrette and garnished with gorgonzola cheese |
| Patatine al Tartufo | $10.50 | Truffle french fries |
| Spiedini alla Griglia | $13.50 | Choice of chicken or prime beef skewers marinated and grilled. Served with Thai chili sauce and truffle french fries |
| Italian Sliders | $13.50 | 3 mini ground beef and Italian sausage burgers with onion relish, shaved parmigiano and fried leeks. Served on brioche buns with french fries |
| Fettuccine | $13.25 | Our homemade fettuccine pasta tossed in your choice of sauce: Marinara | Vodka | Pesto | Bolognese | Alfredo |
| Robertini | $13.50 | Named for Signore Vigilucci. Vigilucci's vodka shaken and served straight up. Garnished with two bleu cheese olives |
| Italian Apple Martini | $15.00 | Amaretto Di Saronno, Absolut Vanilila, Apple Pucker, fresh lime juice and a splash of cranberry juice |
| Pashatini | $14.00 | Absolut Citron vodka, Chambord raspberry liqueur, Cointreau and fresh lemon juice. Garnished with a sugar rim |
| Sparkytini | $14.00 | Muddled jalapeño, Venom vodka, freshly squeezed lime, simple syrup and pineapple juice. Garnished with a cayenne sugar rim |
| Italian Manhattan | $14.00 | A twist on the traditional Manhattan: Redemption rye, Averna and Carpano Antica sweet vermouth garnished with Amarena cherries on a skewer |
| Hot Summer Night | $14.25 | Muddled strawberries, Venom vodka, lemoncello, freshly squeezed lemon, a splash of soda and sprite and a pinch of cayenne pepper |
| Espressotini | $14.50 | Kahlua, Baileys, Frangelico, Absolut Vanilla vodka and a shot of Lavazza espresso. To die for |
| Under the Sun Margarita | $13.00 | 100% agave tequila infused with pineapple, strawberries and jalapeño, with triple sec, freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice, a splash of orange juice and homemade sweet and sour. Garnished with a cayenne sugar rim |
| Cadillac Margarita | $16.50 | Sauza Tres Generaciones Añejo tequila, Cointreau, agave nectar, house-made margarita mix. Topped with a float of Grand Marnier |
| Aperol Spritz | $14.00 | It has passed from local Italian aperitif to an international phenomenon. Aperol orange liqueur, prosecco and a splash of soda served with a slice of orange |
| Mango Mojito | $14.00 | A refreshing twist on a classic Cuban cocktail. Mango purée, Castillo rum, lime, mint and a splash of soda and Sprite |
| Cucumber Basil Cooler | $13.75 | Muddled cucumber and basil with Effen Cucumber vodka and fresh lime. Strained and served on the rocks with a splash of soda. Now that's refreshing! |
| Silver Bulleit | $15.25 | Muddled grapefruit with Nolets Silver gin, Bulleit rye, a splash of grapefruit juice, lemon juice, simple syrup and soda water |
| Tuscan Sun | $15.75 | Belvedere Pink Grapefruit, Pearl Plum vodka, San Pellegrino limonata and a splash of cranberry, soda and Sprite |
| Beer | Ask your Server for Our Current Selection |
| Don Julio Blanco | $15.50 | |
| Don Julio Reposado | $16.50 | |
| Don Julio Añejo | $17.50 | |
| Don Julio 1942 Añejo | $29.00 | |
| Patron Silver | $15.25 | |
| Patron Reposado | $16.00 | |
| Patron Añejo | $16.50 | |
| Tres Generaciones Añejo | $14.00 |
| Alexander | $13.00 | |
| Banfi, Gran Cru, Montalcino | $14.00 | |
| Nonino | $18.00 | |
| Antinori, Tignanello | $25.00 |
| Chivas Regal | $13.00 | |
| Dewar's | $12.00 | |
| Johnnie Walker Red | $13.00 | |
| Johnnie Walker Black | $15.00 | |
| Johnnie Walker Gold | $25.00 | |
| Johnnie Walker Blue | $37.00 |
| Glenfiddich, 12 year | $18.00 | |
| Glenlivet, 12 year | $15.00 | |
| Macallan, 12 year | $18.00 | |
| Oban, 14 year | $23.00 |
| Scapa, 16 year | $21.00 | |
| Laphroaig, 10 year | $16.00 | |
| Talisker, 10 year | $18.50 |
| Booker's | $18.50 | |
| Knob Creek | $13.50 | |
| Maker's Mark | $12.50 | |
| Woodford Reserve | $15.00 |
| Bushmill's | $11.50 | |
| Crown Royal | $12.50 | |
| Jack Daniel's Single Barrel | $18.50 |
| Bulleit | $13.50 | |
| Templeton | $12.50 | |
| Whistle Pig Straight Rye | $18.50 |
| Courvoisier VS | $15.50 | |
| Courvoisier VSOP | $17.00 | |
| Hennessy VSOP | $19.00 | |
| Remy Martin XO | $38.00 | |
| Cerbois, Armagnac VSOP | $18.00 |
| Vin Santo, Antinori Marchese | $17.00 |
| Sandeman, LBV | $9.50 | |
| Sandeman, Tawny, 10 year | $12.50 | |
| Sandeman, Tawny, 20 year | $16.50 |
| Amaretto di Saronno | $12.00 | |
| Amaro Averna | $11.50 | |
| Benedictine | $13.50 | |
| Campari | $12.00 | |
| Fernet Branca | $12.00 | |
| Frangelico | $12.50 | |
| Limoncello | $11.00 | |
| Pernod | $11.00 | |
| Sambuca | $12.00 | |
| Sambuca Black | $12.00 | |
| Tia Maria | $11.00 | |
| Tuaca | $11.00 |
| Gelato ai Frutti di Bosco | $15.00 | Gourmet Italian vanilla gelato topped with mixed berries and whipped cream |
| Crème Brûlée | $12.00 | Homemade vanilla flavored custard with a burnt sugar crust |
| Tiramisù | $12.50 | Layers of lady fingers dipped in espresso, mascarpone cheese and cocoa powder |
| Cannoli | $12.75 | A Sicilian speciality. Hard shell filled with ricotta cheese, chocolate chips and lemon zest |
| Tortino al Cioccolato | $15.00 | Chocolate lava cake served warm with vanilla gelato and fresh raspberry sauce |
| Torta della Nonna | $12.50 | Fragrant short pastry filled with lemon cream and topped with pine nuts |
| Spumoni | $14.00 | Layered pistachio, vanilla, strawberry and chocolate gelato cake with a maraschino cherry and whipped cream |
| Panzerotti | $13.00 | Deep-fried short crust pastry ravioli filled with sweet ricotta cream and chocolate chips. Served with vanilla gelato and chocolate sauce |
| Affogato al Caffé | $15.75 | Vanilla gelato drowned in espresso and Grand Marnier |
| Gelato | $9.75 | Your choice of gourmet Italian gelato. Ask your server for selection |
| Sorbetto | $9.75 | Ask for today's selection |
| Gelato ai Frutti di Bosco | $15.00 | Gourmet Italian vanilla gelato topped with mixed berries and whipped cream |
| Crème Brûlée | $12.00 | Homemade vanilla flavored custard with a burnt sugar crust |
| Tiramisù | $12.50 | Layers of lady fingers dipped in espresso, mascarpone cheese and cocoa powder |
| Cannoli | $12.75 | A Sicilian speciality. Hard shell filled with ricotta cheese, chocolate chips and lemon zest |
| Tortino al Cioccolato | $15.00 | Chocolate lava cake served warm with vanilla gelato and fresh raspberry sauce |
| Torta della Nonna | $12.50 | Fragrant short pastry filled with lemon cream and topped with pine nuts |
| Spumoni | $14.00 | Layered pistachio, vanilla, strawberry and chocolate gelato cake with a maraschino cherry and whipped cream |
| Panzerotti | $13.00 | Deep-fried short crust pastry ravioli filled with sweet ricotta cream and chocolate chips. Served with vanilla gelato and chocolate sauce |
| Affogato al Caffé | $15.75 | Vanilla gelato drowned in espresso and Grand Marnier |
| Gelato | $9.75 | Your choice of gourmet Italian gelato. Ask your server for selection |
| Sorbetto | $9.75 | Ask for today's selection |
| Filetto con Uova e Polenta | $27.50 | Certified Black Angus filet served tagliata-style, over soft polenta, topped with field mushrooms and black port garlic sauce. Served with grilled asparagus topped with poached eggs |
| Omelette al Filetto | $19.75 | Filet mignon tips, cheddar cheese, and fresh vegetables topped with wild mushrooms in a creamy cognac sauce. Served with potatoes au gratin and fresh fruit |
| Bismarck Benedict | $21.00 | Alaskan king crab, two poached eggs and fresh asparagus served on a toasted English muffin then finished with hollandaise sauce. Served with potatoes au gratin and fresh fruit |
| Omelette al Granchio e Gamberi | $19.75 | Lump crab, rock shrimp, asparagus, corn and cheddar cheese over green tomatillo sauce. Served with potatoes au gratin and fresh fruit |
| The Californian | $19.50 | Carpaccio of vine ripe heirloom tomatoes, arugula, fresh avocado and two poached eggs. Served with a toasted English muffin |
| Capicolla Benedict | $20.75 | Two poached eggs, capicolla ham on a toasted English muffin topped with hollandaise sauce. Served with potatoes au gratin and fresh fruit |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | $20.00 | Pancetta, egg yolk, Pecorino-Romano and black pepper |
| French Toast | $16.75 | Brioche French toast with a seasonal fruit and mascarpone-cream cheese filling. Topped with a vin santo and seasonal berry sauce |
| Hamburger | $21.00 | 12-oz ground prime beef, cheddar cheese, roasted bell peppers, heirloom tomato, avocado, microgreens, crispy leeks and garlic-chipotle mayonnaise. Served with truffle french fries |
| Vigilucci's Mimosa | $10.00 | Chilled champagne and fresh squeezed orange juice |
| Vigilucci's Bellini | $10.00 | Chilled champagne and fresh peach juice |
| Aperol Spritz | $13.00 | Aperol orange liqueur, prosecco and a splash of soda served with a slice of orange |
| Vigilucci's Vodka Shrimp & Bacon Bloody Mary | $13.00 |
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