Via Vai Cucina Italiana

Great, great pasta And equally great service from this authentic Italian family owned restaurant. My wife and I were on a mini vacation staying in Oceanside and this was one of our highlights

First time here heard great things about this restaurant super cool server's Authentic Food fresh seafood and pasta A definite must call ahead if you can

We have been here several times , everything is amazing , food , service, price , quantity and quality.The artichokes are insanely delicious. Pasta is quality and I never feel stuffed afterwards. I have very high standards and am never disappointed.Can't wait to come back again!

We sat down right away as they had a table for 4 available on a Sunday holiday night for Labor Day. The waiter was on top of it and they always made sure I had water in out glasses. It's not too big of a place with a few tables on the inside and a few outside. It's on the corner and they have street parking and a parking lot across the street. We started with the calamari and it came out nice and hot. My wife and daughter shared a ceasar side salad and I helped finish. I had the ribeye special and the wife had gnocchi. My daughters had design your own pasta and had the penne pesto and the other had plane spaghetti. Everything was good. The white chocolate pistachio sounded different in my head and was ok. Would probably pass on this next time. No issues and food was made to order.

I love Italian-American food. it's a flavor profile I grew up with. my dad's parents lived in Flatbush and going out to eat at mom-and-pop places in Brooklyn was a real treat. I've been back to NYC as recently as a couple of years ago when #3 son (Keegan) graduated from Columbia and am still a fan.can't say I love Italian food nearly as much. please keep that prejudice in mind as you read this review:the #5 son (Wyatt) started us off with the PROSCIUTTO de PARMA and BURRATA with EVOO and sun-dried tomatoes. the very generous prosciutto portion was thickly sliced. the flavor was there but the meat was chewy. we didn't enjoy even one of the three entrees. the LASAGNA alla BOLOGNESE (wide pasta sheets layered with meat sauce parmigiano and beschamel au gratin) was no bueno. the meat flavor that came through was charred ground beef. the ORATA al PORCINI e ASPARAGI (pan-seared grouper with porcini mushroom and asparagus sauce on in-house tagliatelle) was one of the evening's specials and a complete and unmitigated disaster. this dish had NO redeeming social value. the fish had lots of bones and the tagliatelle was so al dente, the center was a noticeably different color than the outside, and the asparagus overwhelmed the delicately flavored fish.the EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA (eggplant layers with mozzarella, basil, and tomato sauce) was bitter. the taste was like eggplant gets when it's not salted, rested, and rinsed before cooking.I didn't have any of the desert, a BLUEBERRY PANNA COTTA, but it got good reviews from the boy. either it was tasty or after the grouper, he was too starved to be particular. the restaurant is lovely. service was attentive. sitting outside in the semi enclosed front patio was delightful. the dishes were stunning -- dinner was very photogenic. it's often said you eat first with your eyes, but eventually you gotta stick a bite in your mouth and chew. I can't fix the flavors but at least I can warn you if you order the grouper, watch out for the bones.

This place is buzzing with business on Wednesdays! Sitting at the bar (as a party of one) took a few minutes, but the staff was friendly and quick to ask about my choice from the menu. I ordered lobster ravioli and a Falanghina Feudi Di San Gregorio glass. It was a nice pairing, although I would get a different entree if I visited again. If you're looking for a place to commune and enjoy a great glass of wine and a filling Italian dish, stop by and experience it yourself.

Had a delicious lunch. With the owner from Rome, chef from Naples, and server from Portugal we were well taken care of. We shared dishes ( always more fun) and each was fantastic: Pear salad, pesto pasta, lemon/capers chicken, and lamb!Will return when I'm in Carlsbad.

Ordered on DoorDash so can't speak for the ambiance or service. I will say the food was prepared very fast for to go though because my dasher was on his way quickly after I ordered! I got spaghetti and meatballs and a caprese salad. Spaghetti was good but not great, the sauce was average. The meatballs were pretty good. I did really enjoy the caprese salad, very fresh. I love heirloom tomatoes!

Great service and very good food. We make it a habit eating here. We choose the patio area and bring our dog too!

Service and food are superb! Have been a few times and they never disappoint. Gnocchi was to die for and the St. Pauls sauvignon blanc is a must try!