Capri Ristorante

Went to Capri last night with an Italian group of 22 to celebrate a graduation. Our server, Norma, handled the entire group and did so fabulously. The bus boys were efficient with filling water glasses and clearing empty plates. Norma refilled soda and iced tea without anyone asking. The kitchen was spot on with the timing of everything from appetizers to soup/​salad to the entrees. We had many items from the menu from fried calamari and baked clams for appetizers to manicotti, tortellini paesano, rigatoni via mita, baccala, gnocchi, veal cutlets, chicken parm, papardelle boscailola, fettuccine with shrimp and scallops. Everything was served hot and fresh. Capri doesn’t serve «fancy» new style Italian. It’s delicious homestyle food like my mother in law would serve at her home.

We tried this place out and loved it! The staff was great! The valet was very nice. I’m not understanding some of these reviews. I’ve eaten at some of the highest end restaurants and the food and service here was just as good. I feel many have entitlement issues. I drive a car that is extremely pricy and I don’t expect to be parked in a spot that’s better than a 5k vehicle.

I want to give them 5 stars…
BUT I am so mad… I can’t contain my anger…
Ugh… Phew… Breath girl… 3… 2… 1…
So… My BF and I decided to try this Capri restaurant… We tried the one in woodridge and we love love that place… In burr ridge though, we always go to Coopers Hawk…
But heck, why not…
So I drive to the front and it looks busy (6:30pm) Good sign right? Everyone was sitting outside and it’s beautiful.
We decided… valet is available…
Even better, and I see two open valet spots infront of the restaurant.
So I stopped and I see the valet guy approach me…
I asked him nicely… «You’re parking my car here right?» (open two spaces, I only need a parking spot)
Valet guy, with an attitude says «no I’m not parking your car there, that’s for regulars who give REALLY good tip»
I say … «you got to be kidding right?»
(I mean, I drive a fairly new Benz, so why would he say that?! Doesn’t he think I tip good?!)
My blood was boiling at this point…
I mean come on now…
He could’ve been apologetic a bit, something like «so sorry that’s reserved or that’s for the owners»
Some lie or something… But don’t give me an attitude and repeat three times that the front parking is for good tippers only… Ugh
Finally Valet guy says «fine, I will park your car there»
Again with an attitude…
Grrrrrrr…
So, dinner was lovely.
We sat at the enclosed patio… Romantic yes
We ordered a bottle of wine, stuffed artichoke for appetizer, rigatoni vita Mia for me… Parpadelle Boscallola for my BF… $ 105 plus 20% tip.
Not bad at all
Everything was sooo fresh and delicious … Service could be a bit faster … Thank god, we were not in a hurry …
So after dinner, I went to the manager… Terry…
I asked her how much should I tip the valet guy. I showed her a $ 20 bill… And she said, oh no $ 5 should be more than enough… That’s up to you… Terry by the way was so nice…
I told her about my encounter with this valet guy and she was very apologetic… She said I shouldn’t tip him for being mean to me…
So when I got to my car… I asked the valet guy…
I hope this is ok (showing him the $ 20 bill)…
Valet guy asked… «Do you need change or something?!» Arghhhhhhh…
I want to punch him in the face …
I composed myself thinking that there must be a reason why he is such an asshole…
But my first time experience was awful… My review is for the entire experience.
Next time I will park my car and walk and I’m hoping for a better experience… But not soon.
I’m still boiling mad.

If you are looking for a GREAT Italian place that will remind you of home, this is the place. Service is wonderful, Great choices in dished, wine list is nice and everyone is very accommodating to make sure your experience is 5 star! Rotating specials on the menu nightly.
Wonderful place for special occasions. If you loved where Tony Soprano went and was treated like a King this is the place!

Best baked clams! Best homemade Rigatoni, and of corse the Martinis are always ice cold!

Honestly, best food and service we have at at any place in quite some time. Highly recommend!!!

After just returning from Celebrating our 50^th anniversary in Rome and Venice we decided to compare the food with the Capri, Believe me Capri has all the restaurants we ate at in Italy beat by a mile!!!

We had a great business dinner and this place would be awesome date location. The two appetizers blew us away — the Calamari alla Capri came recommended and had a great spicy kick. Also, the baked Clams drew great reviews from our table. The favorite entre was the Piatti did Mare… and it was huge. Great meal and nice atmosphere!

It’s old-​school Chicago Italian. The food is OK, but nothing I would return for. We had the homemade pappardelle with veal, spinach and goat cheese. It is good, but the pasta is thick instead of thin and delicate. The sauces are heavily loaded in the dishes as well, where they need to be lighter so you can taste the other flavors.
I think what bothered us the most is that we were first being seated in their garden annex, and it smelled like a dirty wet dog. I honestly don’t know how anyone can sit in there and eat. It just plain stinks in there. Totally unappetizing. We moved to the tables inside the restaurant, which was better, but the smell kept wafting in from the annex all thru dinner. I think they need to get rid of the carpet in there.

What a great place to eat, service is the BEST!
I’ve been there half a dozen times, never
Disappointed, Vicki our server is fabulous !
Good Italian food

The chef’s choice white fish is so good that I ate almost everything in the plate. The only thing left is the fish skin that i just don’t eat ever. Great service. Very nice set up.

Great service. And the food is actually the closest thing to authentic Italian food that I’ve tried out in the burbs! I would recommend the rigatoni arrabiata! Amazing!

This restaurant never disappoints. it is busy so either make a reservation or wait for the crowd to die down typically around 8. Standout dishes chicken limon, the meatballs and the rigatoni ala vodka! Simply delicious! We used Capri for catering our Christmas eve party this year and the food was a hit. This is our first choice for dining in our downtown area.

Okay food and semi-​decent service. I was with a big group, and you get what you expect in that kind of setting. They seem to cater more to business crowds, though I don’t see that as an excuse to compromise on either food or service. They definitely could up the ante. Three stars because they were accommodating with regard to dietary needs, even amid the hustle and bustle of dinner.

I took a year plus off from going to Capri, and have visited 3 times in the last 3 months.
All of our out of town extended family ask to go to Capri. The Italians and Germans.
Food and service was fabulously consistent. Definitely the best Capri. The owner works hard and it shows. Thank you!

The food deserves 4 stars. The issue I have is sitting at the bar listening to a bunch of old time Italians dropping ‘N’ bombs like its going out of style. Picture five old guys remembering themselves as tough mafia types on the mean streets of Cicero while talking in the most racist terms… I seldom fault a place for the conduct of the patrons in it but when they are having the conversation with the manager (owner?) and they are talking about another race like they are less than human that’s enough to keep me from going back.

FAH-​GET ABOUT IT. What an awesome restaurant. I like old school, home-​style Italian food and man that is what Capri specializes in. What a great atmosphere this place has too with the enclosed patio and their décor. The service is top notch. My water barely made it below half full the entire meal. I ordered their rigatoni dish with their famous vodka sauce and had them add Italian sausage. My lord what a dish. I have to say this was perfect. They make most of their pasta in house and you can definitely tell a difference in their food. The sauce was incredible. Overall I loved Capri and will definitely be back.

One of the best authentic Italian restaurants outside of Brooklyn! Bring your Paisan attitude and you will love the food and drinks!

Dinner with your sweetheart? In the mood for good music. Hearty helpings? And above all great experience? Come here. All i have to say is YUM!

Love the new décor. Those pictures are beautiful! Now the room matches the food, fresh and classic Italian. Love it.

Always a solid meal. Had my goto Puttanesca and it was delicious. My son had the home made rigatoni in the arrabiata sauce and that was excellent. Calamari Capri and Caprese salad for apps– what more can you ask for?

It’s hard to find braciole anywhere. And it’s even more difficult to find good braciole. Capri has good brociole and it’s available as both an appetizer and an entrée.

Brittany the bartender is the BEST! Great attitude and great service. The food is consistently good and never a problem with the kitchen. Worth the trip

I have been to Capri for several important events, every time the service, food and drinks have all been excellent.
Sure it gets very crowded, but the staff has been very polite and accommodating.
The food has always been delicious, I recommend this restaurant.

Came here with a group of 8 for a work dinner. What a nice place. We sat outside under the covered area which was nice considering the excellent weather.
We started with a few shared apps. One of which was the artichoke. The sauce was nice but I would skip this unless you are a huge artichoke fan. Wasn’t for me.
I ordered the stuffed veal which was described as one of the specialty dishes. I felt the veal might have been a touch over cooked but the flavor was nice.
One thing that was a bit of a turn off was that I tried to replace the sides that came with my veal with a small portion of pasta. Most restaurants will easily accommodate this request. I got an odd response back from our waiter that I could get pasta — just not any of the home made options. If I’m going to eat pasta out why would I get anything other than home made? I can make pasta out of a box at home. I said it really wanted a home made option but the server said he was not allowed. I was a bit bummed — so I stuck with the original sides.
We shared a couple of deserts which were both great.

Wow!
My folks insisted I come out to dinner with them to try what I would describe as their most recent favorite Italian spot in the ‘burbs.
Driving through Burr Ridge and pulling into their parking lot, I seen several BMWs, Cadillacs and an Aston Martin; I knew this was going to be good!
We had a reservation for 7:30 but came nearly 45 minutes early, hoping they would seat us beforehand, and they did!
The inside of the restaurant is very dark, but adequately fancy. We sat on the porch thing which is like a side room to the dining room. It was a breezy July evening, a little warm, but still a pleasant experience. Most of the patrons in Capri were a little older, but well-​dressed and gave off the wealthy but not snobby vibe. Very interesting!
We got our soups and salads which were pretty good, but we especially liked the pepper/​marinara relish type stuff they brought. It was like a free hot appetizer, which we suspected was made from leftover ingredients. I’m not exactly sure how else to describe it, but it sure was tasty.
We did get wine to drink. A chianti for my mother, a merlot for my father, and a chardonnay for myself. We thought the wine by the glass was a little pricey for what it was, but overall a good sized pour. Their wine list is straightforward and not overly large.
Our food came out and we were so thrilled to dig in. My parents took advantage of our server who said that most dishes are made to order, so they changed theirs up a bit. My mother had the pappardalle, but with chicken instead of veal, while my father opted for a meat sauce on his tortellini. I got to try each of these and they were both delicious! The portion size of the pappardalle was gigantic! My mother has at least one other dinner in our fridge for leftovers. I also must comment on the meat sauce, it was unusually good. Perhaps I don’t much care for meat sauce in general, but this was an absolutely unique and flavorful sauce I wish I could buy in a store. My dinner was the lobster ravioli in a cheese/​cream sauce. This too was fantastic, I could taste the lobster was high quality and fresh, while the pasta was a nice al-​dente and the sauce was scrumptiously rich.
Of course, it all comes at a comparably higher price, but you are definitely getting what you pay for here: quality. The food would give some of the city places a run for their money.
My mom is on a quest to find the best cannoli, and after asking her criteria of questions to our server, we couldn’t pass it up for $ 5. We thought it was tasty, but the crust/​shell was a little bit too crunchy.
The service was good, I believe our server’s name was Gloria. She was a little quiet at first, but after my father’s (overly unnecessary) comments, she was much more relaxed and talkative. It doesn’t help when we can never decide what to get and ask a million questions.
Watch for «GG», the owner (I think), he’s kind of the stereotypical Italian guy wearing a low cut dress shirt, fancy jewelry and a presence like no other traipsing around the restaurant. He asked us how our dinner was and made our experience that much more authentic and charming. Classic.
A really solid Italian restaurant that has an upscale atmosphere in the very conveniently-​located Burr Ridge area.

My husband and I attended a dinner here with our fellow married friends (for a total of 14 in our party) because most of them live in the vicinity. I love Italian food and was excited to try the food here after reading all the rave reviews. Alas, the reviews were not misleading. Every single thing we ordered, either to share or for our entrees was executed to perfection.
For starters, the ambiance is so warm, cozy and quaint. It would be the perfect date night spot of even a place to celebrate a special occasion. The servers are friendly and attentive and you can tell right away that they want you to have a wonderful time while dining at Capri.
Our party decided to share appetizers for the table. We chose:
1. Calamari alla Capri: lightly breaded calamari, pan fried and flashed with olive oil, lemon, garlic and a touch of chili flake. The calamari was cooked to perfection. It was tender and well-​seasoned. Definitely a winner.
2. Baked Clams: a dozen baked clams with bread crumbs, garlic and parmesan cheese. WOW! These were SOOOOOOOOO GOOD! I think I could have eaten the entire dozen on my won.
3. Bruschetta Calabrese: crostini bread topped with chopped tomato, basil and garlic. It never amazes me that such simple ingredients can sing in your mouth at first bite. But that’s a testament to how fresh the ingredients are that Capri uses.
For my entrée, I chose:
8 Finger Cavatelli: basil, parmesan cheese, with a rich romana sauce. I chose to add spinach and grilled chicken to my dish and it took the pasta to a whole new level. The cavatelli was al dente and the romana sauce’s heaviness was cut by the spinach and grilled chicken. The dish was truly excellent and the portion ridiculously generous. I’m still thinking about it days later!
My husband ordered the:
Pollo Parmigiana: chicken baked with mozzarella in a marinara sauce. He said that it was the best chicken parm he has had… no small compliment!
For dessert, the table opted to share the cannoli and the chocolate lava cake and both were EXCELLENT. It was definitely the perfect way to end what was a great meal.
Capri Ristorante is a a hidden gem and its close proximity to the city should make it a must visit for just about anyone! Before I forget, you not only get a quality meal and fantastic service, but you get it all without your wallet hating you. Not bad if I may say so myself!

I have been going to Capri in Burr Ridge for 10+ years. The restaurant has a small bar area upon entering, seating outside in front or on a patio and interior seating in a smaller dimly lit area or a natural lit glassed-​in room. The staff is always on top of everything and friendly. Our server, Elton, is my favorite guy. Always warm, friendly, sweet and very knowledgeable of the menu and wine. I make reservations and ask to be seated in his area because he enhances my dining experience at Capri. Upon arriving at the table, Capri provides its guests with a little plate of cheese, olives and roasted red pepper tapenade, along with the best crusty bread. Soup or salad comes with your entrée and there are daily specials offered. Everything I’ve ordered over the years is delicious! Their homemade rigatoni and cavatelli are great. I usually switch my pasta dish to include one of those pastas… and they are very accommodating to do that. Our table shared the stuffed artichoke, which was the biggest artichoke I’ve ever had. Yummy! My husband had the braciole and I had my favorite puttanesca sauce over cavatelli. My husband’s dish was amazing. The braciole was flavorful and tender. There were two large pieces on the plate along with pasta. My dish was fantastic! No one does a puttanesca sauce like Capri… it’s the best I’ve come across. The tomato-​based sauce has kalamata olives, anchovies and capers and is packed with flavor. We were celebrating my parents’ 63^rd anniversary and Elton surprised them with a complimentary dessert after our meal. How sweet is that? I really have nothing negative to say about this restaurant except that I feel the main room is cramped as the tables are in close proximity to each other. I highly recommend making reservations as Capri is always busy, which is a testament to their food and service. I love this place!

Seems like I wrote my original review of Capri for the express location which is just a few doors down from the restaurant. It’s fine though, I ended up here again tonight and was equally impressed with the food and service.
As I wrote in my other review, Capri is pretty much a staple for us when I come to town. Located just about a quarter mile from the hotel we stay at this little strip mall restaurant is always eager to serve some incredible Italian food.
What makes Capri a wonderful restaurant is that they are always willing to accept reservations for our large parties and manage the group professionally. They keep pace with the groups orders and requests and do it with a consistent smile.
Tonight I had the Scampi Marinara Diavolo which was perfectly cooked shrimp over some tender linguine. I was again impressed with the lightness of the sauce that did not overpower the pasta and well complimented the delicious shrimp. The soup tonight had white beans and some sausage mixed in that was salty and flavorful. Overall, Capri is a great place to try and I certainly recommend the shrimp dishes.

Awesome food, abysmal service.
My lady and I arrived on a Friday night. The place was very full and loud, but I liked the look of it. Lots of small lights, providing a romantic mood.
You’re started off with warm bread — a must for any Italian joint worth its stripes.
We ordered our wine. It came to the table. And then, it was a 30 minute wait until our waiter returned. (Yes, we timed it.) We actually had to flag down another employee to summon our waiter.
When the food arrived, it was great. I had the Denis Savard — chicken parmesan with a spicy diavolo sauce and a side of capellini pasta. I loved it. The sauce had a great spicy kick and the chicken was *huge.*
During our meal, someone started smoking at the bar. Such things are startling now, since Illinois has been smoke free for so long. (Maybe it was our waiter lighting up. He sure as hell wasn’t doing his job.)
I’m torn on the rating here because service was so terribly inattentive, but the look of the place and the awesome food nudge Capri Ristorante to four stars.