Love this place, always a classy ambience. Like to come here every year for my birthday and stick to the same order. Waitstaff is kind and polite, but they can sometimes take a while to deliver your food. read more

We went to Tommy V's for company lunch and it was a lovely experience. Very classy interior, with lots of seating and different table arrangements. Staff was incredibly nice and kind, and service was on point. Lots of dining options, from appetizers, salads, pizzas, pasta, entrees and amazing daily specials. I ordered salmon salad and pesto linguini and both were outstanding. Loved it! read more

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We needed a new fun lunch spot and this was it! Wifey and I quickly ordered a nice glass of wine from a terrific wine list. Diana was right back with it and the fun began. It's a beautiful spot with an open kitchen and bar with a huge patio space. Plenty of easy parking and right next to Trader Joe's. Big plus. I had the chicken panini with waffle fries (no chick fil a sauce) but still great. Deb had the sausage/pepper sandwich with a side salad. Loved it. I saw a big pizza oven so maybe we can get it next. Good happy hour I hear. Fun spot! read more

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The food was generally tasty, although significantly overpriced. A $25 ravioli that only had 4 raviolis? That's just wild. The person was still hungry after that small serving. While there is no kids menu, they did offer to make a kids portion of pasta, so that was nice. Not sure I'll return. read more

We came to Tommy V's for the first time last night and had the perfect meal. We live close to Bressi Ranch so this was very convenient. The service was fantastic, the atmosphere was very lovely. The food was so good. We had a margarita pizza. I had the blonde ale. They had enough beers on tap to choose from as well as others and a wine list as well as cocktail menu. We also had the arugula and blue cheese salad, which was fresh and very tasty. read more

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We were greeted by Sonny our waiter who always has great suggestions and chooses a wonderful wine for those that are on the fence. We ordered the filet mignon and the Seabass. They were both excellent. Night sized quantities and the flavor was unbelievable. The music was great not too loud and it was just a lovely evening. We had a very nice time. read more

We are fans of Tommy V's. We try to come often as the specials change. Atmosphere is spectacular. Welcoming and refined. Our service was tremendous. Aaron was a top notch server. Food was good the steak tips were slightly overdone on the pappardelle special. Mushrooms, pasta and sauce stole the show. Pappardelle bolognese was delicious. Martini and wine were perfect selections. Give Tommy V's a try. read more

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Place was great with even better food! Cool little spot in bressi behind the main shopping area. Large bar, dining and outdoor seating areas. We started with a burrata and prosciutto bruschetta which was fantastic. Can't go wrong with bread meat and cheese. I got gnocchi with Italian sausage for my entree and added some of the burrata to give it that extra pop. Everything was super choice. Will definitely be going back to try some more of the menu. Don't forget some dessert the crème brûlée is pretty good. read more

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I really like this restaurant. Good food and a really cool atmosphere and the prices and portions are great. One of my favorite places in Carlsbad. read more

Pizza was eh not as amazing as I've read. It was soggy in the middle, I had the Tres Carne. I chose a seat outside after the person who greeted me told me pick a spot. I was handed a menu a told they would be out with water no one came for about 20 min. Outdoor seating was nice with a view of the park. I was offered a green salad as a gesture for my wait. Not sure if I'd give it another try based on the soggy pizza. read more

We eat here a lot but mostly for dinner. The food and service is fantastic. Today we tried lunch and the salad selection is wonderful. My husband and I both had a wonderful salad and really enjoyed it a lot. He had the Salmon and I had the Chicken. The bread that came along with the meal was warm and tasty as well. Excellent service and menu choices. read more

This place is clean, I like the atmosphere, however, that's about it. I think it's overpriced for what you get and the food was just barely ok. They claim their Caesar salad has "homemade croutons ". I seriously doubt that; commercial bagged croutons if you ask me. I typically give a place two to three visits but I don't think I can even do that. read more

I've been coming here for quite some time, and this review is long overdue! Tommy V's never disappoints! We are always greeted with warm smiles and exceptional hospitality. Francisco and his crew go above and beyond to ensure we have the perfect dining experience...EVERY SINGLE TIME! You know you're in good hands when the owner is out there visiting every table and checking on every guest. He'll even remember your name after meeting you just once! It's clear that Francisco takes great pride in his restaurant and his customers. The food is nothing short of fabulous. Every dish I have tried (and that's most of them) has been full of flavor and beautifully presented. If you're looking for a special night out or just a fantastic meal, Tommy V's should be at the top of your list! read more

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Tommy V's is truly a neighborhood restaurant! Francisco and his staff take great care of us every time we visit, whether it's for Happy Hour or dinner. The flat breads, pizzas, bacon wrapped dates, pesto pasta and bolognese pasta are so good! They always check in on us and make sure everyone is having a good time. read more

We've been going to Tommy V's for years. Sadly we have found that it has been declining consistently. Prices go up and quality comes down. We decided to give it another try. The wait staff was very friendly, and service was great, so I'll give credit where credit is due I ordered a side salad with salmon. The size of the salmon fillet was small and tasteless. I ate it and didn't say anything until the bill came. The price of the small house salad with this tiny piece of fish was $28!! I questioned the waiter and he said the salmon (for my $12 house salad) was an up charge of $16. Come on Tommy V's! That's ridiculous for what was about a 4oz piece of tasteless farm raised salmon. Again, giving credit to the nice waiter who completely understood and took it off the bill. Thank you very much. Still I think our T. V. days are done. read more

3/21/26 We met another couple for Happy Hour and had a dinner reservation at 6PM . Drinks and appetizers were fine. We were seated and our order was taken in a timely fashion. However, our food NEVER came. We were not offered bread or any table service to ask if we needed anything including additional drinks. We had to flag a busboy after an extremely long wait to check with the server who was no where to be seen. We will also mention that the room was not full . The busboy actually said he noticed we were sitting a very long time. When the server appeared with a "helper" they were carrying 4 "hot" dinner plates. She said she was busy with 4 other tables. The plates might have been hot but the food was not! The food left much to be desired. For example, the ravioli dish was the size of an appetizer with nothing else and the chicken parm was hard, thin and overcooked. The four of us will not be returning. read more

Great local spot for Italian food. Family friendly plus they make good cocktails and have a nice wine selection

Tommy V's was the perfect place to grab lunch with coworkers! The staff were very friendly and the outdoor patio ambiance was perfect. All the food we had was excellent and just the right amount for lunch. read more

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The service is top notch, professional but friendly. The Ambiance is sofisticaded with the feeling of fine dining. The meatballs are amazing - we get them every time. read more

Date night! We sat at the bar. Service: Was okay, the lady was a little forgetful but it's okay. lol. Ambiance: it was nice with live music. Food: It was pricey, my salmon dinner was $36 something. I can't remember the rest because I wasn't the one that paid the bill. read more

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Great place. Beautiful interior. Great staff and wonderful food. I've had many pasta dishes, sea bass, filet mignon and a chicken special. Every dish has been delicious. If you haven't tried please do!! read more

This place is very good. I would have given a 4 or 5 star except for the attitude of the bartender, Andrea. It's too bad that the owner and management do not see the damage she is doing to their business. She was rude and not attentive except to a few regulars who she spent too much time talking with and ignoring others. read more

The food- service-and ambience was all wonderful! The restaurant is always lively and fun.. I like that they added music..

Very nice restaurant, good food and drinks, great service! A little pricey for our family budget to go there regularly, but will keep in mind for special occasions. read more

Went here with two other couples for a birthday celebration. We were there on a Sunday evening and it was not overly crowded, had good service and the food was excellent. The drinks were very good. We all ordered different cocktails and they were made very professionally and on the mark. Later, we ordered a bottle of wine which they were out of, but they switched with another wine. Our waiter recommended as just as good in taste and quality and it was. For the birthday, they brought a nice portion size slice of tiramisu that we could all share. We had a very enjoyable evening and will certainly return in the future to try other entrées and drinks. read more

So good! Generous portions, great selection on the menu and the service was a 10! It's a place that goes unnoticed because it's not flashy, but it's a must! Highly recommend! read more

Food quality is way down and food prices way up. Very disappointing experience. The Kick A@@ burger used to be so rich and so filling and now it's a mediocre burger at best. Salmon salad ridiculously overpriced. Will not be returning. read more

I ordered Clams & Linguine. The pasta was a little dried out with very little taste. When the server asked how it is, I told him and he said I'm the only one who has ever complained and he said he could see that I already ate 3 or 4 of the little clams. He seemed annoyed with me but said he'll fix it. I heard him sort of yell to the chef to put more salt on it. I shouted, no, please, no more salt. I have to admit, I was pretty annoyed, and he could tell and he didn't like it and things just didn't go well. I've been there many times, the food was never great but good enough, but this past year it seems like it's going down in quality. read more

This was my second visit to this restaurant, and unfortunately, it didn't improve much from the first time. After a disappointing first experience where the waiter completely forgot about us and we had to keep getting up to ask for water, utensils, and other basics, I contacted management and was offered a gift card. I hoped this would lead to a better experience, but sadly, that wasn't the case. Once again, the service was lacking. Our waiter spent more time eating and chatting with his family at the bar than attending to us. Our glasses were empty for a while, We needed more bread, and we had to wait to place our order. It's frustrating when service is this inattentive, especially when you're paying premium prices. The atmosphere is loud and more suited for a casual, family-style meal rather than a romantic evening. If you're looking for a quieter, more intimate setting, this definitely isn't the place. As for the food, the prices are outrageous for what you get. $30 for 4 lobster ravioli, $21 for a small appetizer (4 pieces of bread with brie, apples, and honey)--it's just not worth it. My chicken pasta had chunks of dark, fatty chicken that tasted like it came from a local Chinese restaurant--not what I expected at all. I was hoping for tender white chicken breast, but unfortunately, that wasn't the case. Overall, I think this will be my last visit. Given the high prices and lackluster service and food, it's just not worth it. read more

We came here for a late Friday Lunch and had the patio all to ourselves and our pup! I was shocked at the very expensive entrees and appetizers! I'll note this restaurant on my once in awhile special occasions list. Service was good. The Flatiron Steak on the Steak Cobb Salad was cooked very well! The Margarita pizza was on the oily and salty side, however the large amount of basil on the pizza was a huge plus! Thank you! read more

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We came here Christmas Eve with reservations. Being one of the only open places, it was packed. Service was excellent, we made sure to tip higher recognizing their commitment coming on the night before a holiday, making our families lives a little easier. Food was excellent, loved my short rib with gnocchi. The decor was beautiful for the holidays with 2 decorated Christmas trees. We are lucky to have a nice family run Italian restaurant in our community. They do an excellent job and we will be back. read more

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We made dinner reservations via Yelp for 6:15p on Christmas night (Dec 25th). We got no less than 4 reminders from Yelp about our upcoming reservation. We get to the restaurant. Closed. Someone forgot to update their holiday hours w/ Yelp reservations. Just left us in a bind and we had to drive around and find somewhere else to go. read more

This is a fantastic family owned establishment serving Unique dishes that will satisfy any appetite. My husband could not speak highly enough about his seared Ahi tuna, which was served on a bed of seasoned (with fabulous gravy), mashed potatoes and a side of fresh vegetables. I opted for an artichoke appetizer complimenting, a salmon chopped salad, . Of course we cannot close without sharing how much we appreciate Francisco's attentiveness from the moment we walked in. We've heard that Tommy V's is fairly busy on the weekends, and recommend reservations. read more

I stumbled upon Tommy V's when I went to a neighborhood market around the corner. I thought it looked like a good place to try for my husband's birthday. We had the most amazing experience. We sat at the bar and our bartender Brad was Fantastic! He knows his wine and makes great martinis! Please let him know. The ambience is great. The vibe is excellent and the food was really good too. We will be back! read more

I've been here twice. Once we sat at the high tops another time in the dining area. Both areas have different menus so it depends on what you are looking for. I prefer the high tops and is perfect for meet ups with friends. Food was delicious. Recommend the polenta with meatballs. Great presentation and the staff is friendly. read more

Since Tommy V's opened I've had countless business lunches there - both formal and special occasion related (baby showers, birthdays etc). In addition I found the patio to be a perfect place to interview employment candidates after about 130 PM when the lunch crowd clears. On the personal enjoyment side, my husband and I had dinner there last night prior to viewing the wonderfully Halloween-decorated Bressi homes. Manny was the server and he was great. Restaurant was busy but we were well attended to and food (lobster ravioli and scampi special and a wonderful salmon dish) were wonderful. Highly recommend Tommy V's! read more

Manny was superb during our first visit! I loved the ambience of Tommy V's. I enjoyed my fillet mignon, it was delicious !

We've been coming to this restaurant for years and it's never a disappointment , the food is so flavorful, they have a variety of beverages and the customer service is amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant for any occasion. Franciso and family are so good and the whole crew too, they always make us feel so welcome. thank you ! read more

My company hosted a holiday dinner here. The waiters were very attentive and on top of everyone's order. We had a table of 20 so it was a bit chaotic at times. But the servers handled everything seamlessly. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food and drinks. They have a wide selection of beer and wine. Parking can be a pain if you go later in the evening but there were spots out front around 4 on a weekday. The food was good. We had the fritto misto, handcrafted meatballs, garlic bread, arancini, and the long stem artichokes for appetizers. The scampi and asparagus risotto was a little underwhelming. It was more of a side dish than an entree. It wasn't good enough for it to stand on its own. It needed something more substantial to be an entree. The prices were a little on the high compared to what you get but it's the sign of the times. read more

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It is always such a pleasure dining here. Hospitality is unmatched, service is top-notch, and the food is better than your grandma's! Thank you for your consistency and delicious food and exceptional service! I sat on the patio for the first time and enjoyed the sunset with my sister. Thank you once again for a great experience! read more