Bottega di Capri

Customer service was super friendly. I liked the small intimate atmosphere. They gave me the wrong dish and I was disappointed. It was not worth the money. My husbands plate was good and the bruschetta was tasty.

Great Italian food! Amazing for the price. Super cozy and friend too. If you are in town definitely stop by!

Came here for dinner with family on a Wed night. Small, cozy, and friendly staff. I ordered pollo ala parmigiana, chicken was nice and moist. Pasta was cooked nicely, not firm, not too soft.

Went here after a session at Framers Workshop. Had never been before. My gf ordered a meatball sub and I ordered a chicken parm sub with the intention of sharing. Could have easily ordered one and split it. They were enormous and delicious and only $ 8/​each. Will return when I’m in the area.

A Brookline local told us about this cute hole in the wall and I will definitely make it my usual spot. The service was so welcoming, Jimmy, the face of the restaurant felt like family. The food was absolutely amazing. For the next to nothing price we paid, it would get you just a sandwich somewhere else. A delicious pasta special and Danny’s Pannino were great choices. I highly recommend this place for all, families, dates, quick bites, everything.

Probably the best Italian food I’ve ever had. The authenticity along with the inexpensive pricing makes me wish I lived in Boston to be able to eat here all the time. Will definitely come back here whenever I’m in the area

This must have been an off day because it was Sunday lunch.
The eggplant Parmesan was over cooked and tasted unpleasant as though it had been sitting for quite some time. Some areas were hot and some cold. The penne pasta with pesto on the side was plentiful but was flavorless and cold which supposedly is the way it is to be served. The pesto had grit in it, not sure how that happens. The server was kind enough to bring a warm pasta but still flavorless and with sandy grit.
The gnocchi with pesto cream was ok, not really flavorful but at least edible.

Unbelievable. Incredible. Awesome.

Bottega di Capri tears down the notion that Italian food needs to be expensive to be good. It also tears down the notion that the best Italian food in Boston needs to be in the North End with a line wrapping around the block. A small restaurant with a primarily counter service system, this restaurant seems to have steadfast regulars (me included) that either order carry-​out or drop by for a quick quiet bite. Because of this, it is rarely difficult to find a seat, even though the seating is limited.
If you want affordable and great Italian food without the lines, this is your place.

Came here for lunch with some friends after spending a whole day moving and their dishes definitely fill you up if you’re really hungry. They used to be affiliated with Bottega Fiorentina in Coolidge Corner, but the two brothers that used to work there decided to buy/​start their own restaurant in the Village. They have a completely different menu than Fiorentina and they give you a lot more food too (they have daily specials too so keep an eye out on what day you go!).
The staff here is very friendly and welcoming; definitely has a family/​homey vibe inside! I ordered the:
–Penne de Georgio’s: it has breaded chicken, mushrooms, onions, peppers, peas and asparagus in a vodka cream sauce (they also give you a fresh loaf of bread and it goes great with the sauce). The penne pasta was cooked al dente and all the ingredients in the dish blend together very nicely with the pasta and cream sauce. There was a bit of imbalance between the amount of pasta and everything else (too…many…carbs), but since I was super hungry, it definitely hit the spot. However, it would probably last me two meals normally.
Overall, great food and nice atmosphere for a very reasonable price! This little restaurant in the Village probably has some of the best Italian food in the area (I prefer this place over the one in Coolidge Corner based on quality, quantity, and cost). I will definitely be back for more! :)

Pollo alla parmigiana, more commonly known as chicken parmesan, is a Tuesday special which I had ordered. I’m not usually a big fan of pasta but this was pretty quality pasta. The pasta was just right in terms of firmness and was complemented well by a rich, fresh tomato sauce. I think the chicken was also done quite well. They had the chicken already prepared so I thought it would be soggy but it was actually quite crispy. It’s easy to mess up chicken parmesan by having soggy breading but it was covered nicely with breading. The only thing I would say could improve for the chicken is that towards the center, it wasn’t quite as flavorful and could use a bit of salt, but the tenderness of the chicken balanced it out nicely.
The staff is also very personable and welcoming, providing bread and speedy service.

Great food, I like to take the yummies from here and do a picnic at nearby Jamaica Pond.

My boyfriend and I have eaten at Bottega di Capri pretty much every week since we began our 8 week stay in Brookline. The staff are so genuinely nice and hospitable, it makes you feel right at home! I don’t think we’ve tried anything that we haven’t liked, but we do have some favorites!
— Bruschetta
— Lobster Ravioli with Pesto Alfredo
— Beef Ravioli with Pesto Rosa
— Meatballs with Spaghetti
— Chicken Parmigiana
— Risotto with Seafood
It’s such a wonderful little hole in the wall restaurant, I definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a filling and delicious dinner while roaming Harvard Avenue in Brookline.

I found this little hole in the wall on Unilocal and took a chance, best decision I’ve had! We’re from out of state and seeing the expensive prices at the other Italian places right in Boston was alarming, this place is actually affordable and authentic as can be!
No bells and whistles of a waiter, it’s a deli style shop, but the waiter was nice enough to come to our table and chit chat with us. He even poured us our drinks.
I got the sea food special, it was an amazing portion with tons of seafood, at least 5 muscles, 5 shrimp, and tons of calamari.
We also got the lobster ravioli, not only did we get fat ravioli pieces, but we got like 8 or 9 large pieces in a delicious sauce.
The place also has fresh cut meat and delicious olives. Way better than any place we went to in Little Italy, NYC, must try!!!

When going to Bottega di Capri, we knew what we were in for. The location itself is quite small, and easy to miss if quickly walking by harvard street. Once inside, it was empty due to a weird afternoon time and a rainy day. Almost immediately, a very charismatic man came over and handed menus. He had a very thick accent, and was speaking Italian to someone in the back of the kitchen as we decided on what to order. The menu consisted of some specialties, but mostly was impressed by their long list of sauces to choose from with different pasta choices as well. Once we decided, he came over and quite enthusiastically gave us a quick rundown of some of their specials. All of which sounded delicious, so much so that my friend decided to get one of the specials: seafood risotto.
The food itself came out pretty quickly, and the portions were bigger than anticipated for the very affordable prices. (much cheaper than most places at the north end) Overall the gnocchi with bolognese was good, and had no complaints but have had better. However, the seafood risotto was plentiful in varied seafood from big clams, scallops, calamari and shrimp. It was silky and had the right amount of cream, texture and kick.
Would certainly return and listen out for the specials of the day next time since its bound to be more fresh and unique, the bill came out at about $ 25 for both plates and bread was provided free of charge. Overall, great italian authentic place in Harvard street. Price, easiness and taste can’t be beat.

This small restaurant/​Italian deli is easy to miss but is a true neighborhood gem.
I came in to carbo load before a race with some friends and indeed left loaded and satisfied. I was instantly attracted to huge homemade meatballs and then had my choice of which type of pasta I wanted to complete the dish. They have a number of different options and combinations of sauce, pasta, and other additions or if you’re feeling creative you can make your own combination by picking your sauce and type of pasta from a long list of options. I was also lucky enough to be able to have my friend’s leftovers the next day and can be a testament for how creamy and savory the farfalle davinci is. The garlic cream sauce with peas and chicken was simply outstanding (even the day after).
They also have a number daily specials you can choose from each day that look amazing. Next time I’m in the neighborhood I’ll be sure to stop by to check those out.

Bottega di Capri is a tiny, cozy deli/​restaurant in Brookline. It’s a total gem– the food was excellent, prices are beyond reasonable, and the service was genuinely warm.
The menu at first seems to be pretty big, but it includes sandwiches, salads, pastas, specials for every day of the week, and a «create your own pasta» section with descriptions of all the different sauces. Pasta dishes are priced at roughly $ 10 – 14 & sandwiches were $ 5 – 7. Even dishes like lobster ravioli, which can easily go for $ 30 a plate at bigger, fancier places, are under $ 15 here.
My family & I had three entrees, drinks, & a dessert for a total of $ 53 and the quality of everything was top. Focaccia bread & good quality olive oil were brought to the table before our entrees came up. I noticed another review complained that the bread was cold, but from the texture you could tell it had been baked earlier that day, and I’d rather have room temperature recently baked bread than frozen & reheated (which is what a lot of restaurants actually do.)
We didn’t have to wait long for our entrees. I had one of the specials, seafood risotto– the risotto was full of flavor and cooked perfectly & there were generous amounts of shrimp, scallops, squid, & mussels. Definitely one of the best dishes I’ve ever had. We finished the meal with a light, delicious passionfruit gelato, the portion of which was enough for three to share. Everything was fresh & nothing about the place is pretentious; it’s all love out here. I never write reviews this long & detailed, but Bottega di Capri deserves it. For me this was a perfect experience. I’ll be back every time I’m in Boston for sure!

Just wonderful!
Cozy little deli with personable staff and great service.
Reasonably priced.
Excellent food with variety of choices.
Meatballs are a must for only $ 2.50 each.
Perfect for those in need of a quick bite.
Smaller location so not ideal for big groups but perfect for 4 or less.
In short, I’ll be back soon.

Unexpectedly really good. Came here for lunch after taking my cousin on a college visit. I was driving by and thought «there’s a small spot I can quickly stop and get lunch at”-not expecting anything special.
Boy was I surprised. What a delight. Such a cozy and tasteful little café. I felt like I was actually in Italy but not because of any cheesy décor but the feel in there was neighborly, friendly and warm. I think mainly because the worker there (I believe the Argentinian owner) is so friendly and has a great welcoming personality.
Most importantly the food: The menu is on a chalkboard and you pick your choice of pasta, sauce and meat/​seafood.
Simple concept excellent results. There is a lot to choose from but from what I could see you can’t lose. I got the Angel hair with Arrabiata sauce with Shrimp. mmmm mmmm mmmm. Wish I had it right now! Divine. The pasta was so fresh and cooked to al dente perfection. The sauce so packed with flavor– you could taste all the ingredients. Shrimp also tasted fresh and perfectly cooked-​they were firm and flavorful.
Uh and the price? Yeah, both my cousin and I lunched like bosses for under $ 25.
Can’t wait to return. Thank you Bottega di Capri!

Rating lies at 3.5.
Bottega di Capri is a small, little known gem in Brookline specializing in pastas, though there are sandwiches and paninis offered. It’s only a store away from Martin’s diner. From a quick look at the exterior (having passed this street for 4 years), I’ve mistaken this place as a café. But it is a restaurant with service, though it can be confusing. You pay at the counter– it is your choice as to whether to pay before sitting down or after you finish your meal. Your orders will be brought out to you and cleared for you.
The owner seems charismatic to customers. My honey and I were looking at their menu taped to the wall as we stood outside. The owner approached the window wanting to re-​tape the menu more firmly. Upon seeing us, he made a non-​verbal, classic Italian gesture that their food is great and opened the door telling us to come in since there’s aircon. Great effort was made by him showing their daily specials and giving recs.
My only concern with him is he’s quite disrespectful to his waitress. She’s a young Indian girl and the tone that he gives orders in gives me the impression he is definitely someone I would not want to work with. Granted, she does seem inexperienced and new to the inner workings of the restaurant, but her service was courteous. These nuances are something I managed to catch and found unpleasant/​uncomfortable the entire dinner– the place is small, you can hear almost everything. Good bosses shouldn’t have to instill fear or be condescending.
Let’s get to the food!
–Bread was cold. It’s unnecessary every table has to be asked whether they want olive oil or butter with their bread. Just provide olive oil by default, I’m sure most don’t like plain bread anyways & you’re an Italian restaurant.
++The ‘Linguini, Scallop, Clams and Shrimp’ was worth it. ~5 pieces of big shrimp with shrunken scallops scattered around the linguini. Their pastas are perfectly cooked in duration. Sauce was not salty with a light taste of tomato.
+Homemade meatballs in spaghetti and tomato sauce was good. They charge per meatball.
Overall, I will have to agree with other Unilocalers it is annoying Bottega di Capri’s business concept relies a lot of ‘adding extra for x $’ if you want x.’ I’d rather pay a little more and get a heartier dish by default than having to make more decisions. I suppose much of that concept is due to a bulk of their menu being catered to creating your own pasta blend from scratch.
2 entrees + 2 drinks will set you around $ 32 including tips, most likely a cheaper endeavor for Italian vs. Northend. Good homemade quality and excellent taste, though I don’t appreciate the way staff are being treated and the change in face of the owner.