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Name: Capo’s Italian Cuisine
Address: 5675 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89146
Telephone: (702) 364-2276
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.88

Capo’s Italian Cuisine

5675 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89146

(702) 364-2276
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Capo’s Italian Cuisine Menu

Temptations

Bogey's Bruschetta

Genovese Calamari

Bust a Cap

Mafioso Caprese

Chi - Town Scampi

Meat Balls & Peppers

Joey Bannano

Antonio's Antipasto

Mad Sam Margherita Pizza
Soup and Salads

Pasta Ragioli

Tony Duck's Soup

Nico's Caesar

The Mob's Meatball Salad
Main

Sawed off Sausage & Peppers

The Chef Sleeps with Fishes

Vinnie's Alla Vodka

Scarface Shrimp Scampi

Capone's Cabonara

Rat Pack Pesto
Entrees

Stuffed Chicken Anastasia

Chicken Lucchese

Gotti's Chicken Angelo

Chicken Parmigiana

Mad Dog Marsala

Goodfellas Piccata

Veal Piccata

Primo Steak Dinners

Made-Man Pastas

Da Don's Pasta

Uncle Pauly's Arrabiata

Wise Guy Alfredo

Rigatoni Trafficante

Racketeers Ravioli

Capo's Lasagna

Angels with Dirty Faces

The Gallows with Clams
The Last Ride

Big Al's Cheese Cake

Dillinger's Chocolate Covered Cannoli's

Jimmy Two Times "Tiramisu Tiramisu"

Leo's Lips Lava Cake

Santucci's Spumoni

Oh Donna's Italian Bread Pudding

Imported Cappuccino and Espresso

Healthy Meal suggestions for Capo’s Italian Cuisine

Temptations

Bogey's Bruschetta [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Genovese Calamari [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bust a Cap [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mafioso Caprese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chi - Town Scampi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Meat Balls & Peppers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Joey Bannano [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Antonio's Antipasto [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mad Sam Margherita Pizza [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Soup and Salads

Pasta Ragioli [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tony Duck's Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nico's Caesar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Mob's Meatball Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Main

Sawed off Sausage & Peppers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Chef Sleeps with Fishes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vinnie's Alla Vodka [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scarface Shrimp Scampi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Capone's Cabonara [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rat Pack Pesto [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Entrees

Stuffed Chicken Anastasia [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Lucchese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gotti's Chicken Angelo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Parmigiana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mad Dog Marsala [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Goodfellas Piccata [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veal Piccata [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Primo Steak Dinners [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Made-Man Pastas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Da Don's Pasta [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Uncle Pauly's Arrabiata [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Wise Guy Alfredo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rigatoni Trafficante [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Racketeers Ravioli [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Capo's Lasagna [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Angels with Dirty Faces [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Gallows with Clams [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
The Last Ride

Big Al's Cheese Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dillinger's Chocolate Covered Cannoli's [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Jimmy Two Times "Tiramisu Tiramisu" [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Leo's Lips Lava Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Santucci's Spumoni [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oh Donna's Italian Bread Pudding [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Imported Cappuccino and Espresso [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Leigh F.

Absolutely not the best Italian food I have ever had. Being from out of town (Dallas, TX) this is NOT a very good Italian restauaurant. Very effected by the mob from way back then. And Al Capone pics all over the place? Give me a break......he was mainly a Chicago mobster. I had the lasagna and a third of it was burned and they still served it to me. I had gas and stomach issues all day the next day. Horrible.
(1)
robert m.

Annoyed - my first Saturday night out in forever. I went in for date night, one of the few times I opt to sit at the table instead of the bar. Without reservations, the manager Annoyed - my first Saturday night out in forever. I went in for date night, one of the few times I opt to sit at the table instead of the bar. Without reservations, the manager
(3)
Erica P.

All I need to say is...this place is definitely going to be on my "to-do list" every time I come to Vegas. THEBOMB.COM !
(5)
Suzette G.

I had a girls weekend in Vegas!! After Capo's being highly recommended by a friend of mine, we made reservations! Although we saw more bad reviews than good here on yelp, we still decided to take a chance! I really enjoyed how you're checked in! Classic! The dark atmosphere was awesome! Everyone who came to our table to either take our order, take a picture, or bring us our drinks, were very kind. Our food was awesome! Everyone of us (there were 5 of us) really liked our food. Our food was perfect temperature and we didn't have to wait long for it either!! We'll definitely be back there soon!!!
(5)
Brandi G.

We ordered the tomahawk steak special and shared it! We had it cooked rare and our waiter Brandon was so excited! When it came out it was medium rare. We were ok with it. If it woulda been cooked anything more we woulda sent it back. Was very good. Had a pasta on the side. Our pasta was al dente. I've never been a fan but the sauce was good. You could never imagine this place used to be a Hooters. Seems like it's been here forever. Brandon told us that Tuesday are 2 for 1 for locals. Love that u gotta ring the bell and they slide open the door and ask who it is and if u have reservations! We'll be back! Live entertainment! Good stuff!!
(4)
Michelle B.

I saw this restaurant on a reality tv show and was dying to try it while in Vegas. We made a reservation and grabbed a taxi from the strip (approximately $28 cab fare plus tip). We had read about the entrance to the restaurant on yelp so knew what to expect. No disappointment there! Once inside the VERY dark restaurant the host pointed to a booth and said "sit over there". We found him quite humorous. The food was great and the restaurant provides mini flashlights inside the menu so you can read it in the dark. Took us a while to realize this so we were using our phones at first. We had lasagna and cheese ravioli. My husband thought it was possibly the best lasagna he had eaten... And we eat out a lot. The portions are large and served with soup or salad and bread. They have a man singing Frank tunes who comes to your table and sings and a magician who also comes to your table and does magic tricks (he didn't make it to our table. We enjoyed the musician very much. When we were ready to leave the mob-like host/manager/owner (not exactly sure who he was) said his driver would take us back for a flat fee of $25. The driver was a very nice Russian (I think) man who my husband enjoyed talking to (I couldn't understand a word he said). Total cost for the dinner for my husband and I (including 1 glass of wine and desert), taxi fare, and generous tip was $150. Defiantly worth it!
(5)
Malorie S.

Came here with a groupon enticed by the Speakeasy theme. I am Italian and their meatballs are exquisite. Normally don't order pasta salad, but there's a must. Fresh and tasty not covered in Italian dressing. Love the secret entrance- won't ruin the fun by telling you what to look for. Love it and will definitely be back.
(5)
Bhushan A.

This place is amazing. It takes you back right into old Vegas. The entire deco is like the 1940s and 50s. Mobsters in some movie stars are celebrated in the space Dim lighting all around with a very unique menu light to see items on the menu is a scene set for a nice romantic dinner Our server was outstanding, very knowledgeable , courteous and helpful with the menu. Food was ok but the service n ambience with the Magician deserves a five star. Recommended highly Only issue the yelp offer was not accepted ???? Wonder why it's still on Yelp Mgt needs to take it down That is the only reason to lose a star
(4)
Bruce B.

5 stars for sure. I went there for lunch, had the house salad and it was great, the dressing was perfect, you could tell th eyes made it there, not bottled and brought in and I appreciate that. I also had the Chicken Parm, out if this world, the chicken breast was huge, (I had the dinner portion for lunch) and the sauce cheeses and pasta side was just amazing. Loved the decor, sat at the bar, watching the chefs cook, pretty Co watching them work. 5 stars for sure.
(5)
Dana S.

It is rarity and a luxury for my husband I to get free time to ourselves. Last Saturday our daughter was spending the afternoon with her grandparents so we jumped at the opportunity to have a proper date. Capos was not really on our radar and it wasn't until we drove past it on our way back from doing some decorating at his office that we decided Italian sounded great. We turned around and got into the parking lot of Capos. I have to say that I really like the feel and the ambiance of this place. Although it is very dark when you first walk in so make sure to allow time for your eyes to adjust. My husband made a comment that this was the type of place one would bring their mistress. It was dark with high red booths offering privacy and comfort. Our server was excellent. She was knowledgable, friendly and energetic. She took our drink orders promptly after we were seated. They do have a happy hour menu mon-sat but it is only at the bar. We opted for one cocktail each... They ranged between $12-14 per. We started off with their fresh calamari which was lightly battered and complemented by sliced Peperoncinis for that added zest. $14,95 For my entree I opted for "Angels a With Dirty Faces" which was angel hair pasta in pink sauce with peas and mushrooms. I added grilled chicken for an extra fee. $18.95 + $6 for the chicken to be added My husband had "Racketeers Ravioli" which were homemade pasta pillows stuffed with ricotta cheese and he opted for Alfredo sauce as the topping sauce of choice. The ravioli tasted homemade and exactly the way my mom used to make them. $18.95 We overheard the server explain to a booth behind us that nothing in house is frozen or pre made. She stated that they have a small freezer which houses some of the desserts. That is what I like to hear. You pay the premium for it, but that's what I like to hear. All entrees come with a choice of soup or salad. I loved their garlic sauce that was on my salad. So delicious!! The only con were the prices. Even with 2 for 1 entree for locals, we ended up shelling over $70 for the two of us. Although the food and service were great, I am not thrilled with the price point enough to rush back. I can see the prices being justified because everything is made fresh and portions are fair, but Italian food ingridients generally don't warrant that kind of price unless we are adding seafood, etc.
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Johali C.

This place is just amazing! Since the moment that you get in at the restaurant they make you feel in a Mafia movie. The customer service deserve 10 stars, they are really pleasant. The menu is not to big but you can find really good options. We ate the primavera and carbonara and it was delicious. I definitely will come back.
(5)
Vera D.

This is a fun place to come to. Doesn't look like much outside & when you go in the door you wonder if you maybe the right choice. You ring the doorbell, then someone opens a small window and asked if we were here for lunch. Then they open the telephone booth for the door. The house salad with the garlic dressing was delish! Had the Capone Carbonara with shrimp. Oh my this tantalized my taste buds for sure. Definitely want to come back for dinner the next time we're in town. Frank Sinatra frequent this place & I can see why.
(5)
Stella C.

This place used to be a 4-star restaurant for me, but based on the last few times I've been here unfortunately they've lost a star :(. The service our first time around was fantastic and attentive; but last time we went, it was non-existent. Being from NYC, the Italian cuisine is not the best I've had, but for being in Vegas, I suppose it's pretty good. Honestly the best part of the entire establishment is how they're set up: the entry is entertaining and the decor is also a lot of fun. It's a great place to take your friends from out of town, because it is in some ways a touristy gimmick. Here's a tip: Go on restaurant.com for a gift certificate and save $$ on your check. Make a reservation, it's safer to do so and doesn't hurt!
(3)
Lizzie B.

We had heard about Capo's on the TV show Man Finds Food before our trip to Vegas and it looked like a lot of fun (and the food reviews were very good). Capo's did not disappoint! One note: it's a $50 cab ride from the Strip ($25 each way), but it was worth it, as the cost for a full dinner and drinks was about half what you'd pay in Strip restaurants. This place is a hoot -- you have to ring a bell and then you're asked for a password to be let in (like the old Speakeasy's - very fun) The restaurant is VERY dark, especially coming from the Vegas sun -- it's dark and very cozy with lots of half-booths. The dÃ©cor is fun, photos of gangsters and Sinatra's mugshot. There is a singer doing lounge songs, and he's pretty good! Our waiter, Bruce, was great -- his personality fit the place perfectly. He gave us recommendations for dinner and wine. For appetizer, we went with the bruschetta, which was very good. The bread was thin and toasty/crunchy and absorbed the yummy tomato topping, it was very light. For dinner, hubby got the shrimp scampi with angel hair pasta -- the sauce was tasty, but the shrimp were over-cooked which was sad because the pasta was perfect. I went with the recommendation of the chicken marsala with mushroom risotto -- it was just excellent and so delicious, a great combo together. The chicken was so tender you could cut with a fork and the marsala was thick and full of flavor. The risotto was a perfect match. I am an Italian from Boston and I have not had a better Italian meal in the North End. As we had ordered our apps, Hubby said "I know that waiter, we have seen him before" and then we realized that he had served us at the Range at Harrah's a few years back -- he had a personality that leaves a positive impression. We asked him and sure enough it was the same guy! He was thrilled that we had remembered him, he spent a few minutes telling us about what happened with the Range and how he ended up at Capo's. What a sweet guy, so genuine - he said he was so happy that we remembered him and you could tell he really meant it. What a great experience - we will be back. The only reason it's not 5 star is because of the over-cooked shrimp, other than that it was spot-on perfect!
(4)
Julie S.

Capo's Speakeasy is a fun place to take a group of friends! You have to ring the bell for access, but before they let you in they open the little window door and ask who you are....you know, like a Speakeasy....cute idea! Prerty dark inside (reason for the 4 not 5 stars). I like to see my food a little more. They have a Frank Sinatra type singer who makes the rounds to all the tables thru out the night. They also have a magician who was AWESOME!! Everyone really enjoyed their dinners! The pasta is fresh made which is always a plus! I'm a picky vegitarian and my Linguini Ariabatti was excellent with just the right amount of spice. Angels with Dirty Faces (movie title) Angel Hair pasta w/peas,mushrooms, pepperoni w/a vodka type sauce. The chicken dish our friend had was also a winner!!! We'll definitely be returning to Capo's Speakeasy!
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Samantha R.

Capos is an interesting experience. First, the entrance will set the mood, but you'll get no spoilers from me. And yes, it is as creepy as the strip mall the restaurant is located in. We came in at about 5:30 on a Sunday and the place was pretty quiet, but we were told that there were no tables available, only spaces at the bar. No problem, we took the bar. The bartender/waitress was extremely attentive and pleasant and honestly, she was probably the high point of the experience - she was awesome. The food is good but I have had better. We both ordered chicken parmigiana, and it was exactly what you want when looking for chicken parmigiana but priced higher. You can select your side dish from a few pre-set choices - I went safe for the spagetti on the side which was yummy, my boyfriend ordered mashed potatoes on the side (which, of course, I sampled - those were also good). The prices are a little steep for sitting at the bar and what you get, but the vibe is cool - very old school Mob. Note the chalk outline on the floor as you walk out.
(3)
Andraea F.

Tried Capo's with my boyfriend for the first time last night and had a blast! The whole Vegas mob vibe is alive and strong here with the secret entrance, password act, and dark setting. The live entertainer was great, he even sang a song we requested! Service was amazing. Our glasses of water and wine never went below 1/2 full. We ordered the bruschetta (above average) as an appetizer. The house bread basket with garlic butter was yummy too. For entrees, he had the shrimp scampi and I had the Chicken Angelo. Both were amazing! I had the house italian salad and he had the caesar...very good as well. For dessert we got the Italian coffee with amaretto...HIGHLIGHT of the meal by far! My pinot noir was fantastic too. Overall, the experience was phenomenal and I would recommend the restaurant to anyone any day. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was because of the heat. We were sitting by an AC monitor that read the current temperature at 86 degrees. It was a little uncomfortable even for small people who love being in the warm outdoors! If the restaurant steps up their AC offering, they will be 5 stars for sure! Otherwise, I'll be back when the weather cools down ;)
(4)
Neda G.

WARNING: WORST CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE IN MY LIFE! My bf & I bought a Groupon for here & it was out first time dining at this spot. The workers were extremely rude & then we asked to speak to the manager. He would not accept the groupon because it said it was for four ppl but the other couple canceled last minute. The groupon for 2 people cost less money but we wanted to spend a lot more than the 2 person deal but the manger refused. So let me get this straight.....you're telling me you don't want our business? Especially since we told you we'd like to spend a lot more than the 2 person deal? Why does it matter how many ppl are dining if we just told you we'd like to spend so much more money? RIDICULOUS On top of that he tried to swindle us into paying waaaay more if we wanted to stay & dine. He was the rudest manager I've ever met in my life. He had an attitude the entire time & was extremely unfriendly. He basically said its our fault that we can't follow the rules. It's ironic that I'm writing such a negative review because we initially decided to eat here after reading the positive reviews on yelp....but this was by far an awful experience. After we left we went to Craftsteak in MGM GRAND & spent 3 times as much because we knew we'd get better service & the best food guaranteed.
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Tim P.

I'm writing this review after the third time we have eaten dinner here. I can't say enough about the food, it's fantastic and made fresh to order. One of the best red sauces I have ever had! I asked them to make one of my favorites, chicken cacciatore, which isn't on the menu and they happily oblige. My wife gets the chicken marsala which she just loves. The ambiance is romantic, quite dark and always a lounge singer. The service is friendly, a little slow when they are busy but then again you don't come here to be in a rush. Always make a reservation and you can usually save a little money by finding their Restaurant.com or Groupon deal. Trust me on this one and give it a try, be better than the olive garden!
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Terry D.

Atmosphere was definitely 1930's/40's and food was excellent. The entertainment was a little loud, so it was hard to carry on a dinner conversation. Friendly staff and food was served quickly. Reservations is a good idea to guarantee seating.
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Cici G.

Went to dinner last night with my husband-made reservation and off we went.....loved the entry way (guy who poked his head out the peep hole was funny) the whole atmosphere was a cool experience- the guy who walks around singing ol town songs was good entertainment-if u give him too much eye contact he will involve u in his performance so if you want privacy its best not too:) our waitress was HORRIBLE!! She came to our table a total 3times (got drinks-took order-brought check!!)which made for a very long dinner-1 1/2hrs.....the bus boys/real waiter is who I found at end of night and handed a tip too!! Salad w/dinner was ok*Rigatoni Trafficante was delish I must say Husbands 14oz Ribeye I wanted to break out a scale-NO way it was more than 9oz *mad i didnt take a picture to post.....my husband looked at me and said the garlic mashed potatoes had 0% flavor....I tasted and was sooooooo disapointed:( Coulnt believe they charged 39.95 for this steak !!! Bill came to over $80 And it was sooooo not worth the dough.... sorry this comment comes from a real italian who knows how to cook.....but its good for a one time experience if you just get the pasta.....
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Corina P.

This restaurant is so cool. It has the whole mobster theme going. The entrance to the restaurant is a wall with the telephone. You ring a bell and the maÃ®tre d opens a little window to talk to you. A wall then opens into the restaurant. Genuis! The inside of the restaurant is dimly lit and has little red candle holders on each table. It totally gives off a "Goodfellas" feel. There's also a hidden back room where large parties can eat around a poker table. I've been here three times and always have pasta with Italian sausage. It's super good. "Tony's Duck" soup and the bruchetta are really good too. I recommend coming here not just for good food but a unique eating experience. You'll feel like you're in "GoodFellas" or even what living in Vegas in the 70's was like.
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Jessica W.

Absolutely worst service in yelp history! Its a damn shame because I really love their bruchetta gahhhhh! Waited 15 minutes before my bf had to finally grab the bartenders attention to get our order .. Information passed to us when we called in was inaccurate as to when we arrived .. They told us 2 for 1 tuesday was for anything over the phone and when we arrived they said its only got entrees .. I guess that's one way to get people to your restaurant.. Such a shame. Maybe old vegas had terrible service too .. That would make sense.
(1)
Vivian G.

My favorite place for a date! This place is away from the chaotic strip and the staff is super friendly. Candle lights are every table making it a very romantic experience, definitely a great place for anniversary dinners for couples. Still very sad they closed down their original location. :(
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Sherry M.

Visited Capo's on Sahara for dinner last Friday. We were seated toward the front where the bar area is, which was disappointing as I wanted the more formal, romantic atmosphere of the dining room. So I know in the future to request a dining room table. We ordered the antipasto appetizer, but it arrived without cheese. HUH?! How does one NOT put cheese on an antipasto? Isn't that like Italian Cooking 101? The meats, lettuce and balsamic dressing were wonderful, but it needed the cheese for balance. After what seemed to be a communication issue with our server, to where he actually told me that the dish does not come with cheese ... I then showed him the description on the menu which clearly stated "meats AND cheeses". Only then did he seem to get it, apologize, and offer to get us another. We both had the Pasta Fagioli soup and enjoyed it very much along with the yummy bread basket. I enjoyed Uncle Pauly's Arrabiata Rigatoni with spicey garlic sauce. I also ordered a meatball (really good), which was initially forgotten and no doubt was off cavorting somewhere with my lost antipasto cheeses. But our waiter fetched me a meatball and I was happy. My date enjoyed his cheesey mushroom ravioli dish, although it seemed a little overcooked and pasty to my taste. The Tiramisu was delicious with an after-dinner espresso to kick my energy level back up to pre-pasta levels. All in all, Capo's is a different kind of dining experience and their food is good, but I was not wow'd. Would probably return, but not in any hurry to do so, and must remember to request the dining room next time.
(3)
Tiffany S.

Nice atmosphere but our waitress was very inattentive and our order was wrong. We ordered an appetizer, it never came, I added shrimp to my Alfredo pasta and it was missing. For an additional $10 you'd thought it would not have been forgotten! By the time it came I only had a couple bites of pasta left! Very disappointed in our 1st experience but I will give it 1 more try before I completely "X" them off my list.
(3)
Crystal D.

I have been going to this place for years, and I love it! From the live music to the unique atmosphere, this restaurant is a must for a date night or even the beginning to a night on the town. The prices are equivalent to that of a certain major Italian restaurant chain but the food and atmosphere are so much better. They do old school Las Vegas in a very classy way. This is definitely one of my most favorite restaurants in the Vegas area. This place would also be suitable for bringing guests that are from out of town.
(4)
Judy A.

I went here for my birthday celebration. I had heard about it and thought it sounded good. When I arrived I was surprised that it was in a strip mall. The concept is very cute. The interior is ok but small. When we sat at our booth I thought it would be nice but that's when things fell apart. My daughter ordered a steak. $23.95! It was over cooked and breaded to much. She sent it back and told them about it. They still had the nerve to charge her $20.00 for a tiny salad and a little pasta. The rest of our party ordered their food and said it was just ok but the prices are way to high. The piano player was way in a corner and he kept singing to the wall instead of the crowd. There were two birthdays at our table and not one did one thing. The waitress was polite but not friendly. I wouldn't recommend this place at all. If you don't live in Summerlin it's a ways out from the Strip.
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kathy m.

There are so many good choices for Italian food in Vegas that a restaurant has to have something to set them apart from the rest. Capo's has come up with a way to distinguish their "mobster" theme. Guests arrive to an empty foyer with little besides a pay phone and a few framed pictures on the wall. What is this? You follow the directions and ring a bell, whereupon a secret hatch opens up and a Jersey-accented thug asks what we want. After a little back-and-forth the wall holding the pay phone opens to a dimly-lit wonderland of mobster memorabilia. It's lots of fun! Walking past the kitchen you see the staff busily preparing the food. This is pretty much the last you will see of the food at Capo's. The atmosphere is super fun and the food was tasty too. I would probably have given them more stars if I could have been able to see what I was eating. The menus arrive with tiny lights attached to aid in actually reading them. All around the dining room other patrons are using their cell-phones to catch a glimpse of what they are eating. There is no reason for this place to be so dark. Part of the culinary experience for me is to look at the presentation and I completely missed out on it at Capo's. The food and the concept are great! Just shed a little light on it all and I think they'd have a five-star restaurant.
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Celest O.

Wow what a great place! Definitely a must GO! Great place for a date night. They have someone singing live music which makes a very romantic atmosphere. Make sure to make dinner reservations and allow at least 2 hours for dinner. Money saving tip: Tuesday is 2 for 1night. You can also find a discount on restaurant.com .
(5)
Mark Z.

My Girl and i loved the setting, ambiance and old school gangsta theme. BUT the food was just not up to par. Soup was way too salty, and pasta dishes were meh... And we really wanted to like the food because it was a unique fun experience. Maybe just getting drinks there would be all what we do there next.
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David C.

If you love Italian food, STAY AWAY FROM THIS DIVE! Save the time, money and effort and go to Albertsons and buy a $1 Michelinas microwave dinner. That's what this stuff reminded me of. Italian food is not that difficult, yet so many places mess it up, and this place tops that list! $20 for a piece of lasagna that tasted like mush and was the size of cigarette pack. Hot ceasar salad with rock hard croutons and stale bread. The ambiance was horrible. I went with a party of six and they stuck us in a makeshift table in the isle next to the bar where everyone walking in or to the bathroom had to bump into us. The lighting is so bad that they have to put small lights on the menus. Some Sinatra wannabe singing so loud that I couldn't hear the people at my own table. The only bright spot was a well made Cherry Coke and a nice waitress who knew what a joke her work environment is. If you like the stereo typical wiseguy theme Italian restaurant, then this place is for you, right down to the secret entrance. You'll get a better bang for your buck at Fazolis so save yourself the heartache and skip this place, I wish I had...
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Toi T.

Come for the ambiance, NOT the food! I have been to this restaurant a couple times and the mob themed experience is fun for a first timer. However, the food is "just okay" and the prices are not about the quality of the food, but for maintaining the mobster atmosphere. I would recommend this place for folks looking for a fun story to leave Vegas with. If you are hungry and looking for a great meal to savor, this is NOT the place for you. On our last visit the server was very nice, but the bar staff that was a different story. I am not sure if I will come back to Capo's again, because I have had my fill of Vegas stories. If you are looking for an experience you won't forget this may be the place. You wont forget how rude the bar staff can be. Also, you wont forget how mediocre the food was and the price you paid for it!
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Megan M.

This is an interesting alternative for people who don't want to go to Maggianos or Buca. I liked the atmosphere, but it was really hot since there aren't any windows and the kitchen is open. I had the Caesar Salad which I gobbled and the meatball appetizer which was very good, as well. Will I purposely go out of my way to go my next trip to Vegas? Maybe not. But i'd definitely return if I was in the area or had a mad craving for Italian and a mob night :) Oh and the bread was great, the garlic butter even better nom nom nom
(4)
Dave R.

Let me start of by saying that I have been coming to this place for years. The second location and now there only location, well, this was my first visit. The place was larger and decades newer, but I still loved the old location better. On to the goods... Food: Was great! had a few different courses first, and yummy. Dinner, went into veal, chicken, and different pastas and all were fantastic and prepared perfect. Great work!! Service: Not good. the waiter was not taking care of us. Water went empty 4 times ( they only had a small size bottle of water ) and he would not seem to think enough about bringing out 2 at a time? Hello? We were there to eat, and drink, but I had to ask for a second glass of wine, and I would usually go through at least 4 during a 2 hour dinner... not to mention the others at the table? did not offer to take any used plates or glasses and I had to wave over a busboy when the table had 2 empty water bottles, salad plates and appetizer plates. Another issue is that 3 people at the table got their salads, but mine never came. When he brought out the dinner service, I asked him to cancel my salad that never came. His response...... sure. WTF? Really? I will for sure come back again, as I know they are capable of great service.
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Dwight B.

Sorry but I don't know what people were thinking, this was by far the worst Italian food ever. I always trust Yelp but this time it failed me. The salad and bread were manageable, the cuisine was fun, the Dean Martin Singer was enjoyable but in the end the main course just sucked.
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Chip W.

This is a great place for dinner. It's like stepping back in time..the way Las Vegas was in the 50's & 60's.,..we have eaten their twice and the food was delicious. I had the gallows with clams and my wife had Vinny's ala vodka. The entertainment is a gentleman singing frank Sinatra songs. A nice thing is they have a 2 for 1 on Tuesdays for locals
(5)
Brad T.

Great Italian food. Great Sinatra music playing all night. Everything was excellent from service to desert. Try out the cigar room in the back.
(5)
Andrew F.

the atmosphere and ambiance are priceless like visiting a old speak easy so dark in there that they put flashlights attached to the menu amazing brucchetta and chicken parm fun place
(4)
Sandy S.

If you like being treated like 2nd class citizens, then go to Capo's. We did not have reservations when we arrived at 6:00pm. We were told we would have to sit at the bar. Finally, the owner/manager/singer found a table in an area that had no air conditioning. We were the only ones at that area. Food and service was ok, not great. hen we left, there were only a few tables full. How dare he insist that all the tables were full and we really were not welcome w/o reservations.
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Meri H.

We were on our way to Vegas and I happened to catch an episode of Mystery Diners or something like that, on Food Network. I really appreciated that they were trying to figure out a way to manage the experience of table side and live entertainment without the added drama of expecting patrons to tip. The place looked nice on the show, so we made a reservation and drove over there during our vacation. We were kind of confused by the entrance and the vestibule to get in was uncomfortably hot as we tried to figure out if we were at the right place or some kind of mob front... So I guess they have it going on there. The server was friendly. My husband had an Italian Margarita. It was delicious. I don't care for drinking much, but yum! The cheesy bread was great, as everyone describes. I loved the orange sauce. I was excited about the table side magician--even though it was a different guy than was featured on the show. The singer was singing along "dedicating" songs to everyone in the house. It was kind of annoying because he kept talking to us directly and calling us my name. As we ate our appetizer, we noted that the table side magician was finishing up with another table--and very directly solicited a tip. This annoyed me because I had taken the show on faith as an infomercial for good, honest service without this pressure. We passed, very firmly, on the table side entertainment. After three times of insisting that we would rather engage in intimate conversation, he finally moved along. Our entrees--ravioli and stuffed rigatoni-- were delicious. We passed on dessert. Had we not been driving back to the strip, my husband would have definitely had another drink--it was that good. All in all, the food was good. If you're into mob stuff, you'll probably love it: There are streaming gangster movies in the background. If you're looking at reviews because you learned about this establishment from the show they were on--it is no longer their policy to refuse tips, and I think that's pretty dishonest to perform, then pretty much demand a tip.
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Margaret H.

I've been here a few times and have been happy every time. The first was with a large group. We didn't have a reservation, but they graciously accommodated our group of 12. To get in is a bit gimmicky, but goes with the speakeasy theme. The second time I went with my girlfriend for a romantic dinner. We sat by the mic, and the singer serenaded us with a love song. While the singing isn't exactly my thing, I love a place that is queer friendly! The food was good. It was pretty standard Italian fare. I had the chicken parmigiana, which I recommend. Overall, it's a cute place that's different from the average place. I recommend.
(4)
D S.

My husband and I and another couple went to Capo's while on a business / vacation trip. Arrived early no problem with reservations. Seated right away. Service excellent as well as our meals. A bit pricey but mainly due to alcoholic beverages . When we left we asked if a cab could be called, within a few minutes a driver used by the restaurant arrived. Great service! Will definitely go back on our next visit to Vegas.
(5)
Jasmine C.

Food was real good. The aura was real nice and also the employees was real attentive which is always a plus. Brought the kids along which may not have been a great idea, kids are welcomed but not as kid friendly as they didn't have kids cups or kids menus but LOVED everything else about this restaurant as a first timer here. When in town will be coming back to!!!!
(4)
Pati M.

We have been to Capo's many times..today was the first time for lunch... still a wonderful meal.. we will be back.. lots of specials .. and as a local we love that !!
(5)
Rosar N.

I don't even know where to start, I wanted to try this place for a very long time and we finally did and I must say It was beyond my expectations, this place is amazing. I loved the ambiance, the decor is beautiful and different from any Italian restaurant I've been to. The best part was of course the food and definitely the Frank Sinatra singer that dedicated songs to me all night since it was my birthday, it was so memorable! Definitely a night to remember!!!! The staff is very helpful and attentive and the food is to die for! I made reservations for 11 people for my birthday dinner and from the moment we came in the host and the waiters turned all their attention to our every need. By far the best costumer service I have ever received. they made us feel right at home, very welcomed specially our older waiter he was so nice. I highly recommend this place wether you're going on a date or just a girls night out , it's the perfect place to go and you will definitely enjoy it!
(5)
Kris S.

12/6/2014 My wife chose this place for her birthday dinner. We had a total of 7 people and ordered about $350 in food, and with the tip it ended up being a $400 night. After dinner, we say and talked for a while catching up with friends we hadn't seen in a while when the manager came over and asked us to leave. I was shocked. He said that he had someone waiting on "that" table. I have never before been asked to leave a restaurant and it was very embarrassing. I doubt I could ever go back. Overall: okay The food: good, but a bit pricy. ($40 for a ribeye) The atmosphere: it's dark and gives off a "seedy" like feel to it; which was cool The waitress: top notch, no issues The management: not so much
(3)
Jon U.

I grew up in Italian family and the food is as good as my grandmothers. So take the time and get off the strip. The atmosphere inside is awesome so ignore the outside.
(5)
Mark S.

I love this place !!!! It's dark and fun with great food. If you want great Italian food with an amazing dining experience this is the place to try. I went with a small group and had a blast!
(5)
Jack R.

What a fun experience! Love this place and highly recommend it to all of my friends when visiting Vegas.
(5)
Casey P.

After seeing the show Mystery Diner on the Food Network my wife and I made the decision to eat there on our upcoming trip to Las Vegas. With three days to go before the vacation I purchased a Groupon that was 30 dollars for 60 dollars worth of food. We made a reservation for 6:00 on Sunday because we wanted to eat early before we went out. We showed up about 10 minutes after 6 because the valet was a little behind at our hotel. After pushing the button and waiting a minute or two the little window was opened and we were asked if we had a reservation. I told him my name and he let us in. After we got inside, the restaurant itself was extremely dark and the gentlemen who opened the door said we were late and we would be punished by having to wait longer. "Whatever" we didn't care, we were just hungry. It was kind of funny when we sat down and I looked at the menu on the back it said that reservations would be held for 15 minutes. When we sat down we were given two menus with little lights attached to help us read them. After a couple of minutes the server came and told us about the specials. I was very interested in the meatball and shrimp special and my wife was going to get another shrimp dish that was on the menu. After we told the server that we were using a Groupon she said we had to spend the full sixty dollars which we didn't think would be a problem. We needed another minute to decide so the waitress left and came back a minute later. I was excited about my shrimp and meatball special especially after reading all the review on Yelp about how good their meatballs were. When the waitress returned the first thing she said was "sorry we are all out of shrimp," this meant I couldn't get my special and my wife couldn't get her selection. Now how is it that you have a special and that consists of shrimp and you somehow run out of it by 6:15 at night. I think that since we were using a Groupon they didn't want to sell us the shrimp , I have no proof but I think it was bullshit. So we had to take another couple of minutes to look over the menu which had mostly dishes that contained shrimp. I decided on spaghetti Alfredo with a meatball side, and my wife went with a clam dish in a red sauce. When I the meal came my Spaghetti Alfredo had absolutely no flavor at all. It was horrible. The meatball on the other hand was really good. My wife's clam dish was also very good and there was quite a bit of clams in the dish, which was exactly what she wanted. After we finished and asked for our check the waitress came back and said we were a few dollars short of sixty and we were going to have to get something else. My wife decided to get a dessert and she chose a tiramisu which ended up also being pretty good. It tasted like they used real lady fingers and the whipped cream was also dynamite. Overall our experience was not what we expected and we will not be going back here next time we were in Vegas. The atmosphere was neat but I just can't fathom a restaurant that runs out of shrimp that is their special for the night by 6:15 in the evening.
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Mary R.

Everything a 100% Italian girl from Chicago could wish for!! Gangsters, bootlegging, Italian music, smell of garlic in the air and gangster movies playing on the television. The menu is full of delightful Italian dishes all uniquely named by famous gangsters. I was greeted at the secret passage way by Owner Dominick himself. The restaurant is dimly lit...and works well with the ambiance...menu's all have little lights in them :) I came in for lunch and ordered the Caprese Salad...and WOW! Full dish of fresh mozzarella, thick tomatoes, basil...just like grandma used to make! Love it! Love it!
(5)
Michael T.

Full disclosure: I've been wanting to eat here for at least a year. Capo's owner, Nico Santucci, randomly followed me on Twitter so I took a look into what he was all about when I discovered Capo's. A mob themed Italian restaurant with a speakeasy style entrance? Sold! After finally getting to dine here, I can say it exceeded everyone of my expectations. I had a reso for 5:30 (highly recommended BTW) and got in using the password (found on their website). It was cool to play along with the door man (apparently I had Auntie G's money) but when we got in he was so nice. It is very dark in there so watch your step. Our table was near the bar but you can see the kitchen so it was a bit brighter than if you sat near the back. Our server, Brandon, was very good, very attentive. One of the ways I judge a restaurant's service is how often my water glass gets filled. Never got below halfway so zero complaints. The food? Unbelievable. I had the Chicken Anastasia with a side of spaghetti. My companion had the lasagna. The Anastasia was perfect. The pink sauce was rich and the chicken was tender. My companion said the lasagna was the best she's ever had by a wide margin. They absolutely do not skimp on the ingredients. I had a bite of the lasagna and it was an explosion of cheese. The Capone's Secret Sauce was a wise investment by Mr. Santucci. It is absolutely delicious (just ask Adam Richman) There is live entertainment here with a gentleman singing Sinatra tunes. So between the dark vibe and the singing it makes for a great atmosphere. However, be sure to ask to sit closer to the back of the restaurant where it's quieter as the bartenders chatter can take you out of your zone. My companion can be picky so I was afraid she wouldn't care for it but nope. She loved it. Capo's is a place we will be visiting every time I'm in Vegas. Buon Appetito!
(5)
Ben S.

This place is phenomenal!! The atmosphere the service the food the entertainment all top notch! The only downside is I will never be able to eat the crap they call Italian cuisine in Washington where I live. If you are in Las Vegas this place is a must!
(5)
Ashton A.

Excellent food, excellent service. The decor and vibe of the place is amazing. The food was soooo good! We had lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs and the cheesebread was to die for. The waitress was nice and had great suggestions for us. We will definitely be returning the next time were in town!
(5)
Michael S.

Service at the bar was a bit shaky to say the least. Bartender was new and was not on her game. I am getting a bit tired of people being put into service when they are not trained properly or are not knowledgable on all aspects of the menu. Food was standard Italian fare. Good Sugo. Nice wine list. (A bit pricy). Definitely take advantage of the two for one Tuesday dinners. It's actually just a $20 discount off your bill. So a bit misleading. But still it got me in the door.
(2)
Victoria B.

What a cool place. It's like stepping back in time to get a glimpse of how Vegas used to be. Not only is the atmosphere great, but the food was delicious too. I had the eggplant parmigiana, my husband had the scampi, and our kids had the chicken Marsala and pasta. So yummy... Our waiter, Bruce Fiore, was very attentive and really took care of us. Kevin Dicosta sang beautifully throughout the evening. He came to our booth, chatted with us, and really made us feel like family. My daughter loved that he sang her request and dedicated it to us. The whole feel was reminiscent to the Rat Pack. This place is truly special. My family and I had such a great time and will definitely be back the next time we're in Las Vegas!
(5)
Scott C.

I love this place. Everything I have has been excellent especially the Stuffed Chicken Angelina. One of the best things I've ever had at any restaurant. The singer they have is great and even comes to your table to serenade the ladies. We even had a magician come to our table one night which was a cool touch.
(5)
Raquel V.

I'm a schmuck for anything Old Vegas or mob related so obviously this was on my must visit list since moving here. The atmosphere is great. The side door entrance and questioning through the peephole started it off right. The wooden floors, red plush vinyl booths, damask velvet wallpaper and chandeliers were all great. The entertainment (Frank Sinatra crooner) was a nice touch. It was only slightly awkward when he came up to the table and made direct eye contact causing me to stop my conversation mid-sentence to act like I was swooning. The food was good but not anything to write home about. Kinda standard fare for higher than standard prices. If you tell yourself you're coming for the experience and entertainment then you can convince yourself the prices are alright. If you're visiting in town you probably budgeted for paying too much for everything anyway. If you're local... come for the 2 for one entree deal they have on Tuesdays. *If you want a nice booth near the entertainment you must request it when you make your reservation.
(4)
Michelle L.

I've been back numerous times since my first review of Capo's in June. I am HAPPY to report the food is still FANTASTIC with AMAZING quality. They still have a Locals Special on Tuesday nights for 2for1 dinners which is great for us locals, and now they serve lunch, too! I went for lunch there today with a work colleague and same great food and service. YUM! Definitely a nice treat. I recommend to anyone looking for excellent NY/Chicago Italian in Vegas.
(5)
Stefanie K.

We finally went back to capo's today had the groupon lunch deal. The food was all spot on! Salads were very tasty with nice fresh ingredients . Then came our sandwiches...YUM!!! The fries have an aioli sauce drizzled on them that definitely is addictive!! My hubby had the chicken parm sandwich I had the antipasti one and they were both awesome again everything was fresh and great quality!! Too bad we didn't have room for dessert!
(4)
Lora V.

After all the reviews I thought I was going to be in for a good time. Sadly it was just ok, I guess the door guy wasn't in the mood to bad I was looking forward to that. I understand the darkness is part of the feel and fun of this place but I couldn't even read my menu the little light attached to my menu was broken. :( Made it extremely hard to order. I got the lasagna when it came it was burnt so bad around the edges I couldn't cut it so I had to return it and wait for a new one. By the time it arrived I was starving, the taste was good no complaints. Our group had a group on, when we went to pay we felt like we received attitude. Don't sell them if you don't want people to use them. Our waitress claimed the system was down and we couldn't use it, we refused to not use it and suddenly it was working again. The whole time the manager who could have smoothed some feathers was sitting at the bar drinking. So the food was ok service sucked, oh well...
(2)
Vanessa R.

I love this place, great staff and great food. The theme is phenomenal and they keep up with it. Absolute favorite things are the deep fried ravioli and the Alfredo.
(5)
Kayla M.

It was our 5th anniversary and we wanted to do something out of the ordinary for dinner. We'd never been here before but had heard great things. We checked out the website and were really intrigued, it looked fun! Then to top it off, we found a 'Groupon Now' deal that was $25 for $50, so we gave it a shot. When we got there the entrance was confusing, we thought we were in the wrong place. But we were delighted when we were greeted through the little hidden window and welcomed in. Instantly we knew this would be a place we'd return to. The decor is so romantic, velvet wallpaper, red leather booths, and chandeliers hanging above each table. They had live music by a piano player and later there was a lounge style act while we ate. It really was entertaining rather than distracting, and the music was mostly love songs. Being that it was our anniversary we even got up and danced - I didn't expect this at dinner! The menu looked good but we ended up ordering both specials for the evening: Filet mignon and halibut with risotto.. They were fantastic! We couldn't believe the food was so good! The wine list was a little pricey, but not totally unreasonable. The biggest surprise was the service. Our waitress was very attentive, offered suggestions, gave us tastings of the wines we were debating about and was not at all put off when she found out we had a Groupon. A man came around selling roses, which I think could be annoying if you're not with a date, but for us it was an added feature for an anniversary meal. We will be coming back soon, esp. because they regularly offer their Groupon. I'd highly recommend trying this place but go on a night that you're up for the entertainment.
(5)
Jennifer L.

The ambience alone gets this place 5 stars. From the unique entry to the Frank Sinatra-esque singer this place was so much fun. The food was fantastic, we stuffed ourselves! Definitely worth taking a cab there.
(5)
J And R V.

I love the theme, the decor and the lighting. In terms of the food, my husband ordered the spaghetti with a vegetarian meatball. It was absolutely delicious. I ordered the pasta carbonara and the chicken was really juicy. Our greater was super kind and had great customer service.
(4)
Joanne C.

I had a great experience here at Christmas. Very cozy, romantic atmosphere, delicious food, great service and the entertainer was wonderful. Unfortunately not so great when I went back for Valentines Day. Instead of being seated in the romantic main room with chandeliers, red booths and great service, we were seated in an annex room off to the side which not only felt like we were dining in a caboose, it was also right next to the kitchen! Not romantic at all, service was terrible and food iffy. The staff were completely overwhelmed and had obviously overbooked. We just ordered appetizers in order to get out of that place as soon as possible. That being said, I guess I learned my lesson about trying to dine out on Valentines day. Will definitely go back on a regular day and hopefully will be able to come back and give 5 stars!
(3)
Melissa S.

Always a fun and fantastic experience. Capo's is one of my favorite places to dine in Vegas. This time I brought my Boss and he loved it!!!!
(5)
Brandon C.

You know you go to Vegas too often when you start heading to Off-Strip places for dinner. Capo's has evidently been featured on one of those food TV shows and there's definitely a gangster mob speakeasy theme here. Right up my alley, obviously. You ring the bell outside the entrance and a guy slides open a tiny window and asks what you want/what you're doing there, sort of like Robert De Niro's 'whads da matter with ya?' voice. We didn't have reservations, which you probably should do if you want a table. It was no prob, we got seated at the bar and were fine with that. It's really dark in here, so much so that the menu includes a little light on it so you can read it. Good thing I checked out the menu online before so I kinda had a clue! A bartender was our server, she was really nice and pleasant and checked on us frequently. I'd tell you she was really attractive too, but again it was too dark to tell, so maybe it was just a guy that had extremely large pectoral muscles. Oh, she (or he?) was really good at making recommendations and answering questions about the menu too. What we had: bruschetta, calamari, meatballs, and my main course was Vinnie's Alla Vodka. The latter comes in at a bit under $20 and is what I'd totally recommend. The meatball appetizer also seems to be one of their signature items and is probably something you should give a try. I know we had a few other things, but this is what I can remember. Or, maybe it was just so dark that I couldn't see half of what I ate. Don't forget to check out the decor here too.
(4)
KellbeLL E.

We've been coming here for a few years when family comes in to visit. We love the dark (comical) mobster-style dining experience and we've always left there in good spirits. The singer is entertaining with a great voice and the food is DELICIOUS. I love the cheese bread and the Ravioli topped with Alfredo sauce. My Dad and step mom still talk about how much they love it, 2 years later. The ambiance is unique and quite "Sinatra", especially for out of town, southern guests:)
(4)
Shelby B.

Dinner in the dark. On the recommendation from some friends and it did not disappoint. We were a group of seven, with no reservation and had a little bit of a wait. Time moved quickly as we watched people coming in get surprised (I will not spoil that for you.) Once we had a table, we were treated to live music from a fella who was attentive (and fairly sneaky) to our table. It was very dark, but luckily the menus came with little flashlights. The food was great and the pastas noodles were homemade. Though it was a bit tricky to avoid dropping food on myself.
(4)
Reina S.

I absolutely loved this place! They have great deals on weekdays, especially for locals or ladies. The service is great and everybody jokes around while still being professional. The food is to die for and the portions are huge as well. The atmosphere is one of my favorite things about this place..great date night restaurant! I will definitely suggest this place to my friends and go back myself.
(5)
Alan M.

I always enjoy this restaurant. Management and staff are always courteous and eager to assist in answering questions or just sit and have a chat. The food is amazing. Especially like the live singing. At least it is not a machine. They play Italian music and the atmosphere is amazing. Can't say enough. This is my new hangout.
(5)
Michael A.

Stuffed chicken Anastasia is a must try dish. Dino's dirty martini is a must try drink. Live music and even a magician! Great dim atmosphere.
(5)
Sara L.

They have MEATBALL SALADS!!!!! Oh my goodness! This is a great place for groups. They have friendly staff and they even have their own driver when the taxi service is bad. Thank you for a delicious meal. Make a reservation before going.
(5)
Jacqueline O.

My brother and his girlfriend picked this place to celebrate my birthday and I was so happy they did! I love the Mob history and delicious pasta, which is exactly what they have! We were a table of 5 and were seated at the booth, with a lot of room area. The food was so good. We got fried calamari and a spicy sausage as our appetizers and then each got their own plate. I got the Vinnie's al vodka w/ a meatball and it was just so so so good! I love a meatball that cuts so easily and soft. The pasta had so much flavor. Our server, Jeanie was attentive and sweet. We had a great time and will definitely be back for the 2 for 1 Tuesdays! =)
(5)
Ashley P.

Let me praise this place first and foremost for it's customer service. The one thing I'm always impressed by is when you have a large group of people, and they provide excellent customer service. We had a group of 11 people and only 1 waitress. She was awesome and amazingly attentive the entire time. I was very nervous because my boyfriend's grandparents are obsessed with Italian. I never recommend places that I haven't been to, but all of my friends that I trust had recommended it to me. I'm so glad I made the choice! Everyone loved everything they got, and the best in my opinion was the Chicken Marsala. Most of us passed around our dishes to try everything out, and there wasn't one thing I didn't like. I do love Italian, and I have been very picky on the places that I like. I'm not a fan of chain restaurants. I just feel they're all the same and generally the same "OK" type of quality of food. There are a few exceptions, but I usually shy away from these places. I see people on here complaining about the prices. I feel that the prices are very reasonable, and here is why - The dinners come with bread, soup or salad. They give you large portions (even though I typically appreciate smaller portions so I don't over eat.) They have live entertainment, I'm sure it's mostly in the evenings. The ambiance and the experience. It's cute and "mob" style. The service. I always pay attention to the service and the service around me, and everyone seemed very content. The singer and the manager even thanked us for coming in and dining with them. People need to take in account for everything, not just the prices, especially if it's worth the prices and it's good food. I know it may not be consistent across the board for everyone, but I had an awesome experience. Go to their website, look at their menu before you go. It's definitely recommended for anyone who enjoys something different than the norm.
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Carol-Lyn L.

My sister and I took our father to Capo's the night before Father's Day. We made a reservation 2 days prior thinking it would be crowded, but it wasn't. The food was delicious! Our server (Geri) was lovely and attentive. Our bus boy (Brandon) was courteous and quick. There was a really entertaining singer (Bobby Liguori) who was wonderful as well as a magician (Victor or "V") who did some good table side card tricks. A lady also came by with roses for sale. The atmosphere is mobster fun and the entire staff is friendly. The restrooms were clean. We all enjoyed the experience very much and we will return again soon! Good job Capo's!!!
(4)
Tracy K.

If you like the mob life you'll love this joint. Live crooner sinjng the old tunes and he sings them so well. Food is good Italian fare which is hard to mess up. The atmosphere is what makes this place special. Dark dimly lit. Total mobster speak easy feel
(4)
Ashley V.

Loved the atmosphere and hidden doorway!!! Our waiter called us boss.the food was great and loved the Frank Sinatra singer. The godfather played in the background. Can't wait to go back! Very old vegas!
(5)
Keith F.

Great place to check out when your in Vegas! It is a few min. off the strip but fun and different. The food was amazing True Italian flavor! The service was great with a cool look and feel to the restaurant.
(5)
Joseph N.

Food was goodish. Service was BAD!!!!! I ordered a corona and it was served with a lemon?! There were long delays between courses, asked for chicken with my pasta(didn't get it) but was still charged. I just paid for it because I didn't want to wait for the updated check. Cool concept but really bad service.
(1)
Keith L.

Love the place. Great food, and great atmosphere.
(5)
Brit T.

What an awesome place! Vegas trip for husbands bday! There are a gazillion amazing places to eat at in Vegas but decided to surprise my hubby and take him somewhere we'd never get that chance to go to back home. Sure, we could've had amazing steak or delicious burgers down the strip, but fugetaboutit! We needed some mob in our lives. #yolo right? We had such a great time here. Sure it's kind of far from the strip. Yes it looks a little run down. And ya ok, the food isn't amazing. But the experience is the best! From the doorman, to "GAngsta" our waitress, to the magician that sat at our table, to the piano singer that we were sat next to. We had a great time and this will be something we will always remember. Thanks Capos!
(4)
Adam P.

My wife and I went on a Tuesday with two of our friends who are Vegas locals so at least we got the 2-for-1 deal. Didn't like the darkness. I like to see what I am eating. But maybe that was better, because I didn't have to look at my chicken marsala that was drowned in what I think was a dark brown sauce the consistency of mud. The mushroom risotto I got with it was bland and watery. My wife got the chicken parm and left half of it on her plate. The salads that came with the meal were tiny. Guess you are paying for the speakeasy theme because the prices they charge are way too high for what they give you, plus you are forced to order way overpriced drinks to get the 2-for -1 deal. Would have rather they had better food. The only things keeping it from a one-star review were the cheesy garlic bread, the interesting way you enter the joint and the nice waitress.
(2)
Wendy T.

I won't give away too many secrets. But we really enjoyed this place. The atmosphere is why you come here! It is darker than most restaurants but your eyes will adjust. You do get a little light to read the menu by. The food was very good and the entertainment makes for an enjoyable evening. Since there was 2 couples and the guys were on a business expense account it was no problem getting separate checks and they even called a taxi for us to return to the strip. I would definitely come back for the atmosphere alone. Give it a try, it's a really neat place.
(4)
SS S.

Loved it. Been back 3 times in the past 2 weeks. I'm an old school Italian and appreciate fine dining and authentic food. This place is superb. Their service is on point as well as the atmosphere. Ziggy the door man is a riot. It's now my Tuesday dinner spot with my crew!
(5)
Rob Y.

We discovered the place thanks to Travel Channel's new show with Adam Richman. A group of six of us enjoyed all aspects of the place except for the volume of the singing. Don't get me wrong, he was fantastic, but we couldn't carry on a conversation until we had to move into another room. We started out with some great apps. The fried ravioli, meatballs and the "off the menu" leftovers dish that our waitress (Janine) cut into 8 portions since it is normally served as a healthy sized entrÃ©e. It was fantastic. The fried ravioli was pretty good, but would have preferred a meat filling vs. ricotta cheese. The meatballs were as good as they get. Everyone commented for days about how good they were. My wife kept it light and just got a chicken Caesar salad and loved it. I had the veal parmesan and loved it. Everyone was so impressed with each of their entrees, we were sharing bites from across the table for an hour. Our entire group is from Chicago and an Al Capone Speakeasy was of interest to all of us. We know our Italian food and I've been traveling to Vegas for nearly 40 years and had some of the best Italian food in the world while visiting there. We've been to dozens of places including Piero's and have to say this meal was as good as it gets in that town, if not better in many ways including very fair prices. It was only a 15 minute ride from the strip and we WILL be going back. Janine (our waitress), if you're reading this, thank you for the superior service. You really made the evening that much more special for us.
(5)
Annemarie H.

Good Food! Love the pink sauce! The singer is a cool cat...it's just way way way to loud! Fun times though..if your local you got to go on a Tuesday buy one get one free it can't be that if you're on a diet avoid this restaurant at all cost if you're not on a diet because your phone it may become addictive especially with the Tuesday special buy one get one free I recommend the racketeers ravioli with pink sauce!
(2)
Erik F.

Love everything so far! This is by far the best Italian restaurant in Las Vegas. It is located a few miles off of the strip on West Sahara. Starting with the hidden entrance (I won't spoil the surprise for you. :-) ) to the ambiance, photos of mafioso's on the walls to the food, this is a great place to enjoy some excellent Italian food the way it should be prepared. High marks are also given to the wait staff and to the host. We had the meatballs with peppers for an appetizer, followed by lasagna for myself and my wife had the carbonara. We followed up this wonderful dinner with a slice of cheesecake topped with chocolate sauce. The portions were just the right size and we left filling full, but not stuffed. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for good Italian cuisine in Las Vegas. Get off of The Strip and enjoy something local for a change!
(5)
Samantha S.

Outstanding food, location, ambiance and did I mention the meatballs? I'm still full from 4 days ago.
(5)
Rob G.

This place was great!!! The food was outstanding! The theme was really cool! And the atmosphere was amazing! Do yourself a favor and just go!
(5)
C F.

New chef = lots of changes, not for the better. (This review's visit: April 2013) The Italian dressing that was SO good, circa the previous chef is now completely different. Now: inedible (greasy, yellow, tasteless and, just...No). Garden salad ($6) was made with rusty, wilty lettuce, carrots were stale. Nothing in it was fresh. Lasagna - check out my pic. I was expecting a luscious, beautiful, hearty, home-made hunk of well-made lasagna (for $10). During this lunch service, only two other tables were occupied in the resto, but still my server couldn't get things off the ground. We spent the next 45 minutes trying to deal with one thing after another: funky new dressing, funky salad which he accidentally charged for as it was a swap for the pasta, we ordered a meatball but no meatball arrived, waited another 20 minutes for that lasagna to get boxed up, etc... Too much management required. Oyy. My previous stellar review, which I was delighted to write, belonged to the previous chef. I was expecting a repeat experience, but this was like a different restaurant.
(2)
Regina H.

Absolutely loved everything about this place! Atmosphere, food, sangria...all amazing and so much fun!
(5)
Scarlett V.

First time here. First of all, I love the trick where the door is opened from the hidden door, very neat. Secondly, I enjoyed how easy it was to make a reservation. I loved the cheese bread, the sauce for it was pretty good. Also, the lasagna has a mixture of cheese that go together wonderful, was not disappointed. Finally, the chocolate dipped cannolis are to DIE for! They're small, but very delicious. Had great service, our waiter was always on top of our refills and checking up on us. Friendly and good service! I'd definitely recommend stopping by here if you're hanging out in Vegas.
(5)
ZZ I.

I planned for a fantastic anniversary dinner with my partner. The ambiance and our service impeccable, the best in Vegas we've had (I told her too!) but went against my better judgement on the lasagna that was brought to my table. I cook and cook well enough to know the piece that was brought was old. The cheese on top was encrusted and charred so hard it was impossble it was a new piece. The sausage inside had a slime texture. I had two bites and left it to take home. For two days I have been sick with the worst stomach cramps and vomiting. Folks are visiting in October and made reservations long ago but unfortunately do not feel comfortable bringing them. Capo's, I hope quality control does not become an issue for others and I am saddened to give you such a low rating but still very upset I had to pay to be made ill on a very special night.
(2)
David S.

We were in Vegas for a fun weekend to start off 2015. Our son-in-law found this location searching for a nice place to take us for dinner, well Capo's fit the bill! The food was wonderful, I had the Scarface Shrimp dish, (garlic shrimp scampi in garlic sauce on a bed of angle hair). Just wonderful. If you sat at the bar you could watch every meal prepared in the old school, open kitchen. Fun place with really good food! Now the entertainment was great too, with Frank S. being channeled through the gifted crooner. And the slight of hand magician with the amazing card tricks was a plus to the evening.
(5)
Di B.

We have always loved this place! This has always been our go to place when here for the National Final's Rodeo. We have always recommended this restaurant to all our friends coming to Vegas! We have always made our reservations for Tuesday night because it's 2 for 1...but we were very disappointed tonight. Apparently only locals are encouraged to come on Tuesdays because you have to be a local to get 2 for 1 on Tuesday. I really don't understand this concept and never heard of any restaurant having this policy. Our bill was $270 for 7 people and of course we were expecting it to be half of that. I spoke to the manager after we received the bill and she explained this was their new policy. She did deduct $20. I'm still very disappointed that a business wants to serve locals differently than anyone who walks through their doors.
(2)
Cornelis T.

Nice atmosphere, fun sinatra singer and a good pianist! We had loads of fun here! Came in with a groupon and ended up having a very large meal for two. Only had to pay the tip and we had a vegas night out! Lots of fun and def. something you want to do when you're into the kitschy vegas kinda stuff.
(5)
Anthony L.

Great place for really good Italian.
(4)
Dirtyvegas W.

Capo's is awesome! I always get VIP service here. Ziggy at the door giving that great greeting and Kevin's amazing singing once you get in(takes requests). Gregg and Geneva are phenomenal bartenders and take great care of my friends and family whenever we come in. The kick in the head and sucker punch are great cocktails and the food is killer. Meatballs, cheesy garlic bread, calamari apps are great. But the mushroom risotto is crazy good! The steak dinners are always a good choice. Definitely go to Capos they have groupons and specials throughout the week. Sit at the bar or grab a table just go experience this place.
(5)
Michael L.

So this is a Speakeasy joint. I came for the 1st time in 2012 & returned again last week. This joint has not changed much. I like the ambiance & feel of the place. The food is about the same as I can remember, but the live entertainment is a plus & service was pretty good. The cocktails were nice and at reasonable prices. The wine list was decent for this caliber eatery. There was a magician walking around the tables performing tricks for tips. That was a bit distracting, but hey, we all have to earn a living so hustle away man...
(4)
Kira G.

A lot of reviews complained about the price but if you come on a Tuesday they have 2 for 1 Tuesdays so our bill was only around $40 for two people! The food was good I def wouldn't spend full price on it though. The live singer was great dinner and a show for a discount!
(3)
Pandora S.

The exterior wasnt impressive. So i was surprised when we got in! I must say that it wasnt bad but not great either. We werent gonna come here if we didnt have the groupon. Its just that, i find it a bit pricey and theres nothing really special about the food. I agree with other yelpers that the place is too dark. You do not want to be eating in the dark. Good thing, we were seated next to the television! There are other nice restos in the area. The strip isnt too far from this place either. But its ok to try if you have the groupon.
(3)
Erik S.

I had a great time there. I did reservations over the website. Kind of wish they had some kind of code word to get into the place. It was my birthday and ordered the special. I should of asked how much. It was a rib-eye steak. My girlfriend got the bill and it turned out to be an $80 dollar steak. Well worth it, just wish I would have been warned. Still the best steak, I've ever eaten.
(4)
Sara C.

YOU NEED TO EAT HERE!!!! I made this reservation after seeing Capo's on the Food Network. I was so excited, the people I was traveling with thought I was crazy...UNTIL THEY TRIED THE FOOD!!! There was not a single item brought to our table that was still on the plate when they cleared the table!!! I have been dreaming of Capo's since I came home from Vegas!! You need to ask GOOSE to make the Mango/Vodka cocktail -- YUMMO!!! If Capo's ever looks to branch out to the Dallas area...we say BRING IT!!
(5)
Shane N.

Food is excellent, staff is entertaining and usually sing old Sinatra hits, the decor is old style mafioso Vegas. They do some fun things here (I won't give it away incase you haven't been here before), if your out for a nice romantic dinner or suggesting the same to someone this is the place for sure. Although it's really more of an italian resteraunt for dinner we had the two specials that night which were Halibut and a Filet. I had my heart set on pasta when we arrived but was absoluately not dissapointed with the specials. They totally met expectation. Service is always impeccable, we'll be back again soon for sure
(5)
Linda B.

Had a Travelzoo voucher to try this restaurant. Went with my friend for lunch. Wasn't crazy about the secret door since I rang 3 times before someone came to open it. But we were pleasantly surprised! The service was very good. The Capo's house salad with its creamy garlic dressing was very tasty. I also ordered the Big Dom's Primavera, penne pasta and vegetables with olive oil garlic sauce. The meal was great! If you love Italian food you should try this place out.
(4)
Jenny J.

Overpriced and to be honest you're really just paying for the speakeasy experience.. Made rsvp for 745 got there 5 minutes early...last one to be seated had to go tp a waitor or manager for a table..everyone else who came in way after us got to be seated first. Yay. Awesome isnt? Got seated 30 minutes after the rsvp ppl who had 8 oclock rsvp got seated regardless ... talked to a manager and we got seated but with sarcasm..great way to start a birthday dinner isnt? Douche bag manageral service.. woot. We were informed we had to make a memo for the both. HELLO. WHATS THE POINT IF THERE WAS A SMALL TABLE ALREADY AVAILABLE? AND EVERYONE WHO RSVP AT 8PM GOT IN AHEAD OF US? Still stayed since we waited 30 minutes for the oh so pompus owner/manager not to sit us and just have us waiting like sitting ducks..atleast the staff are fine. A bit bitter please excuse my critising for the night. I may or maybe not being harsh with this review but hey being a bit liquored up with messed up rsvp. I think im allowed to. -House bread bread was pretty fresh.. and good combo of cripsy and softness -ceasar salad..the dressing was good but the greens werent as fresh.. An hour in we were informed our food was going to be delayed. Awesome. Bread refill please. Capos lasgna- no wow factor a tad bit dry..not much flavoring minus the garlic..20 for this plate beware Chef sleeps with the fishes- once again no wow factor.. almost like a plain fettucine w shrimp...27.00 Thank you capos for making my birthday wonderful.
(1)
Tim S.

Fun and Tasty. Cool old vegas vibe!
(5)
Kel F.

I made reservations 2 months ahead of time for my BF's bday. We arrived and they seated us in a back room which had one other table occupied. I noticed when we walked in that there was live entertainment and nice booth seating in the main dining area. We asked if we could be moved to that room and were quickly told that he spoke to mgr and those tables where reserved. hmmmm, I saw about 7 available booths!!! I asked to speak to manager. He came to our table and said he's see what he could do. He then sat us in a nice booth. Throughout the night I noticed not one other table was seated after us? Why would they lie about those booths being reserved? Weird. The food was OK and entertainment was great.
(2)
Jason B.

You know what? This place has a lot of class, style, and good food. I had almost every appetizer here and they all tasted great! I also had the porterhouse and it too was very good. The staff is really friendly also.
(5)
Elizabeth B.

FINALLY SOME REAL ITALIAN FOOD IN VEGAS :D Believe me we have had everything from $-$$$$ Italian here in Vegas. Call ahead and make reservations. It's an experience just walking through the door :) I will not post a spoiler :) Sit back and relax, everything is very carefully made to order and extremely fresh. Yes it has very low lighting and yes it has a piano playing man singing karaoke machine microphone songs but his voice is very good, so no worries. It is true about there being small LED lights attached to the menu so you can use them if needed. Every dish we had was spot on and the house Merlot was really amazing. Our waitress was smiley and nice and she did not come to the table much, only when needed, I like that! We started after being greeted with water as we still had our Merlot from the bar area. (Bartenders are pretty ladies in black tiny corsets. Very nice and complimented me!) Started with house loaf of fresh baked sourdough/Italian/French type of bread. Firm on outside and airy on inside (my fav kind) the butter that came with it was flavored with garlic, chive and possibly sage. We ordered everything at once, we knew what we wanted :) We started with Bruschetta and yummmmmm it was a treat! Fresh and chilled it seemed like a fresh Italian salsa almost! It was the perfect blend of garlic, fresh tomatoes, basil, EVOO, balsamic and a tiny bit of parm maybe. The bread was the same only toasted and looked brushed prior to toast with butter? Hubby had a Caeser salad which was perfect (not too much anchovies) and fresh with just the right amount of dressing! Our friend he had a house with Blue Cheese and it was gone before I could try (my fav thing is BC) and he said it was perfect :) When I ordered a really always do salad but the soup was calling my name, thank goodness I asked her what it was and if she likes it, she said "it's very popular and very good" sold! The soup is a creamy tomato base soup with white bean and small pene like noodles, if I had a grilled cheese......it would be heaven on earth. Not too many beans, not too many noodles a dash of fine grated cheese on top. Perfect. Between courses it's very relaxed and the dim lighting is sooooo nice. We sat in a booth straight across from the entrance area (the place is large) and hubby sat in the middle inside the booth. He mentioned "a real boss knows to always have your back, as in you sit against the wall :)" as he said that I noticed all the mirrors above the booth :) You just feel Goodfellas. Even the door guy is a "tough guy" and comes out of the back "slapping shut" the check holders about once every half hour :) After ordering another glass of wine and enjoying each others company here come our entrees :) Our friend had chicken parm with the side of pasta spaghetti and gravy it usually comes with. He said it was wonderful. Hubby had the veal parm a beautiful cutlet smothered with gravy and mozzarella and instead of the pasta he got garlic mash. We are garlic lovers and warning IN EVERYTHING THERE IS A LOT :) not too much for us. (yes there is a toooo much) The garlic mash was a fresh skin on garlic, butter, a dash of cream, thick mash. It was how I make mine and it was delish. I ordered veal picatta. It was a thin cutlet not coated but very very tender in a heavenly picatta. A perfect blend of white wine, butter, EVOO, capers and just a dash of parsley. For my sub out of pasta I had mushroom risotto, it was EXTREMELY rich and creamy, on the firm side and full of fresh parm. The side dish dipped in my buttery dish wow................just wow. Slowly but gracefully we tried each others yumm'd and ahhhh'd......and at the end we forgot we were told to "try the chocolate cannolis" She came by and we were all stuffed and happy but I asked anyway "how big and how many are in an order lol". She said "just two and about like this" (maybe 4") Cannolis were divine!!!!!! Perfect, rich crispy, creamy. That was our experience! We were told about this place from Brian (owner of Wing King) who had his birthday dinner there the other night. That's our experience! PS when I say gravy I mean tomato sauce :) Portions are large so I would split if you get an app. But always save room for a bite of cannoli!!!!! I'm so glad we came. I LOVE THIS PLACE! Next time I want to order a vegetarian dish that I saw and try a different app.
(5)
Erin B.

Great Italian ambiance with live music for entertainment & real Italian cuisine! They even had an excellent magician when we were there. Recommend this off the beaten path Vegas restaurant. About 10 minutes from the strip.
(4)
Greg M.

Atmosphere and service are a 10 if we could go that high. Food was a 4 and that's why we rated at a 4 star. Live music 7 nights a week and was also very good. If you're looking for an old school Italian restaurant this would be on top of the list.
(4)
Amy P.

GREAT CONCEPT; BAD EXECUTION The idea of the Speakeasy style restaurant dining is great. The dining experience itself: not so much. I had to laugh when reading "Steakhouse" on the menu because there just weren't that many steak options. Shrimp caught my eye in a few dishes, and the clams did also. We'd heard great things about the meatballs but I wanted seafood. It's an Italian place, right? Seafood and pasta sound easy enough. Unfortunately, by 6 in the evening they were out of shrimp. Choice number 2 wasn't a bad one though. I had the "Gallows with clams" in a red sauce. It was good and had a lot of clams. The sauce was tasty. Would have been good if I'd shared it over my husband's alfredo, because that was terrible. Flavorless sauce. His meatball however was excellent. And very large; and tender! Exploding with flavor inside! I doubt we'll return here but it was fun to check out! I'd go with my clams again and he'd probably throw a meatball on top and share. :) A salad with a red sauce preceeded dinner and was very good. (Husband disliked the sauce). A tiramisu dessert finished up the evening and it was great too! We had a Groupon but it still wasn't an inexpensive dinner, for what it was. You're partly paying for the experience though. It was fun dining in the dark. Service has room for improvement! We first heard about the place from a fake reality show that supposedly took place there. I wish Food Network would stop airing that crap, but I'm glad we had a chance to check out one of the places it supposedly featured! If this restaurant fails I highly suggest the owner start a meatball production factory - freeze 'em and ship out! You have a guaranteed customer in California waiting for this day!
(2)
Michelle H.

Great service, huge portions, full flavor, and great entertainment especially the magician!
(5)
Leigh L.

I went to this place with some friends and we had a very good time. The food is a little pricey for what you get in Vegas but the entertainment more than made up for it. There was a table side magician and a Frank Sinatra type singer who was wonderful! We will definitely go again!
(4)
Roshelle B.

Nice speakeasy feel. Went for lunch. Be patient when ringing the bell to enter. Enjoyed their lunch menu. Auntie G's antipasto sandwich was amazing! Great atmosphere!
(4)
Mickey M.

Capo's is a terrifically themed speakeasy. From the front door to Bobby singing Sinatra tunes, The atmosphere is all encompassing. The food is 5 star also. My eggplant parmesan was just right. Not oily and coated with tasty cheese toasted to perfection, Morello beer to wash it down. Enjoy a night out with some bootleg hooch and don't forget to hit the tip jar on the piano... or else some Goomba might pay you a visit.
(5)
Bruce T.

Love this place. I've been several times. Food is excellent. Not overpowering with too much spice. Service is awesome. Prices are fair for good sized portions.
(5)
Patrick M.

First time here, and we will definitely come back. It's a neat gimmick; you need the secret code to get in. The food was delicious. The meatball and pepper appetizer had the right amount of spice. I had the chicken Marsala entree and the sauce had the perfect consistency. My wife had the chicken piccata. The sauce needed to have the wine reduced a bit more but she used the butter with the breadsticks to even it out. The risotto sides were so rich and creamy. The creme brÃ»lÃ©e dessert was one of the best we've ever had. It was so light and fluffy. The atmosphere is very romantic; we would've preferred to sit where we can see the entertainment instead of the corner, but that might have been because we were a bit under-dressed. Overall, we enjoyed Capo's and look forward to returning!
(4)
Melissa D.

I love this place! Me and my boyfriend came here because he loves Italian food, and he's very picky. First impression, I didn't know what to expect. I'll leave it at that, because it's honestly better to experience it first hand. Inside the decor was nice, dim lit but romantic. The ambience was like old-school Vegas, like what you would see in those old gangsta mob movies. I really enjoyed it. There was a guy who sang old school Vegas songs. I was in love, with the ambience, food, and my partner. It was pure magic. I would like to come here again. Hint, hint to my boyfriend. lol ;)
(5)
Shelby B.

Found a Groupon online & came in for lunch to redeem it. Very cool place, atmosphere is relaxing & elegant and best of all is the service. My husband & I will definitely be coming back!
(5)
Dyanna L.

About 6 months back at a concierge event for work, I won a $50 gift card to Capo's. I had dined here once previously so I was pretty stoked to have a chance to go again. Also I enjoy when local places are willing to donate meals to other local establishments or events. The first time I came here, the secret door threw me way off. I won't say too much and ruin in. I will say enjoy it, and play along. This time, I had my 16 year old step son and he was confused and thought we took him to a closed gangster establishment. His reaction was worth it alone. The lighting is dim, and your menus come with small lights for those who may not be able to see the menu in the dark. (ie: me) There is live entertainment, and a cheesy mob boss who is kind of hanging out and running things. Although he is very involved and I don't believe he sees himself as cheesy one bit. The godfather is playing in the background. (Last time it was Casino) There is even a man selling roses. They go all out with the old school speakeasy type of vibe. The service was mediocre, don't get me wrong our waitress was pleasant. But slow, and un-attentive. Our drinks went empty and the bread basket was out, often. The food however made up for it. Meatballs and peppers appetizer is a must. The meatballs are a good quality meat that melt in your mouth the way they should. Just the right amount of spice lingers on your tongue leaving you hungrier than when you arrived. The pasta in all the dishes seemed like they were made in house. The bread and cheeses were fresh and authentic, and the salad came with a great house dressing. I didn't like the cheesecake, but unless its straight from NY or Cheesecake Factory, I usually don't. Overall, its high priced, but the atmosphere helps out and easily makes this a great place for a date night or special occasion.
(4)
Gerry W.

The atmosphere is great. The dimly lit room, red leather booths, and flashlights to read the menu add to the old school supper club feeling. We enjoyed the singer doing Sinatra songs while walking aound the room. The food is very good with the portions being enough to fill you up. Consequently we did not have room for dessert. The chicken picata with garlic mash was excellent as well as the veal picata with mushroom risotto. The only downside to the food was the crusty bread was dried out on the inside. The night of our visit the service could have been better. First our server did not offer us water. She seemed to disappear for a while and we had a hard time flagging down another person to help us. The restaurant was full. There was a group of about 20 people at one table. They could have had more servers. Resolving these items will add other star.
(4)
D' M.

Very cute throwback restaurant, I love the decor. I had raviolis and meatballs, all and all everything was very good. I will come back again.
(5)
Rich N.

This is a unique experience, highlighted by the mob themed schtick that starts literally as you enter the door. The food, is better than average and you get a lot of it! The meatball appetizer is terrific, and everyone was happy with their meals. Desert was also top notch with the cannoli. Here's the one rub, and it's annoying. Because we had 8 of us, the 18% tip is included. That's fair, but I have to say that our waitress was below par. Inattentive, and lacking instincts to determine some basic needs that we had were annoying, but literally having to have other servers find her for us was aggravating. She seemed to lack training and her work ethic was marginal. I still say come for the food and atmosphere, but beware that automatic tipping leads to unmotivated waitresses on occasion.
(3)
Janet D.

Pretty cool set up. We loved the ambiance of this restaurant. Ordered lasagna and shrimp scampi and both were pretty good.
(3)
Ken F.

Great fun, great food and great people. Can't wait to go back!
(5)
Mia C.

we had a few appetizers, entrees, and desert.. EVERYTHING was DELICIOUS! only thing i would change is the open kitchen concept, i work in the restaurant industry and from where i was sitting in the booth thats all i could see and it made me feel like i was at work, when i go out thats the last thing i want! there should be a dummy wall put up if possible..
(5)
Vincent T.

Great theme ! Awesome singing ! good Italian food ! Worth the drive off the strip ! The food and the service is great !
(5)
Nick B.

Heard good things about this place. My first impressions of the cool entrance and atmosphere inside were great. Then for the most important parts of a reataurant, the food and service...it took about 45 minutes for our 2 dishes to come out and we had to flag down someone each time we needed refills on our waters. Then the food finally came out...lasagna and shrimp scampi...2 of the most recommended dishes from the staff. The scampi had clearly been sitting under the lamp for a long time and was hard and crusty on top and the shrimp was rubbery and dry. It looked nothing at all like all the delicious pictures in reviews on yelp. It was simply a pile of butter with hard angel hair and over done shrimp with a touch of spiciness. No lemon or garlic flavor at all like the menu said. The lasagna was also very dry. The server was nice but was very busy and kind of forced to neglect us as we were only a party of 2 and he had a huge party of 14 come in right after us. The manager was hanging out at the bar sipping wine the whole night while our server who seemed to be the only one working was running his ass off. Then we had to wait about 10 minutes after our plates we're cleared just to get our bill. $56 for 2 dishes and no alcohol. Waaaaaay overpriced for such bad food. Won't be going back. Great atmosphere and all but horrible food and service and way overpriced. They nailed everything except the 2 most important parts of a restaurant, the food and service. 2 stars just because I loved the entrance and atmosphere. If there were separate categories to rate I would give this 5 stars and the food and service 0 stars.
(2)
Marissa M.

Won't be disappointed by the chicken parm!! So delicious! We had entertainment on a Saturday evening...an awesome crooner and table side magician. Fabulous service too!!
(5)
Bill H.

Always enjoy this restaurant because they show their appreciation for me stopping in. I'm a Las Vegas resident and have hundreds of choices for dining out yet this establishment never disappoints. Put a smile on, figure out how to get in, then enjoy a wonderful evening. Hint: I'm going on record here. Whatever you order is gonna be great, or else. Ask for Dominick or Nico.
(5)
Rushabh S.

Just the experience and service is amazing! Oh, and the food is great too! It has everything one would expect from an italian restaurant and yet, it's more than that!
(4)
sam p.

Not a place I would go again. Dark very dark . Almost fell. Entrance in the back of building VERY CREEPY .Food is nothing to write home about. Waited along time for our food, and when it got there my wife food was wrong. When the replacement got there the waiter did not say sorry. .So we ate at different times . Had a groupon for 44.00 worth of food and still had to pay 21.00.( LUNCH)
(1)
Joan S.

Took three of my friends there last night for dinner Found the food very mediocre Had chicken Marcelo - horrible Friend had lasagna small portion dry Salad not real tasty Bread good Entertainment way to loud All the great restaurants in Vegas pass on this one Bill was 148.00 I fell like I got ripped off And the waitress was not excited about the food what a turnoff But desserts were ok Joan s Seattle
(2)
Bri C.

Had reservation,went on double date w friends.door man/greeter whatever he might call himself was a complete douchebag!was on cellphone the whole time.we were told we couldn't be sat till whole party had arrive.then a group walk in behind us and was sat incomplete!!! Food was horrible,my entree was ice cold.two other entree were completely burnt.food is over priced.NO flavor,horrible service! only part that was okay, were drinks!and set up of restaurant (mob theme)!place is a joke!!!! don't bother nor waste your $
(1)
Eric K.

this place is the worst in the world bad everthing, no italian anything in that dirty place been closed in past due to health codes, runs like a train to hell, capos is a bad bad bad choice on any level, just close up, leave las vegas, if capos is owned by italians, they had a name change, this waste of time place sucks. you make F&B biz a joke. i hate your, joke joint, leave vegas.
(1)
Jeff B.

Great friendly service. Out of veal when we were there, but they explained to us the chef looked at it from their supplier and sent it back. Settled for Chicken parm and wasn't disappointed! Great desserts as well. A great experience for all including kids! Yelp said it was 2 miles from the strip, but it was more like 12 miles. It was worth the extra millage and cab fare. We will return
(5)
Sharon G.

Worried that it would be too theme parky or kitschy....Well it IS kitschy but it is the right kind of kitschy. The place is not very big with a 6 or 8 seat bar, a small area to wait for a table, a main dinning room with 8 booths or so and about 10 dining tables. There is a small dance floor but it is more for the singer than for dancing. There is a second room for large groups or overflow seating but it was not air conditioned the night we came.....and I can not imagine trying to dine in there with temps about 15 degrees higher than the restaurant. My only real complaint is that the temp in the dining room was about 76 degrees and it felt a little stuffy and warm. 1. Make a reservation. 2. Ask for a booth 3. Be willing to play along 4. Have a martini or two 5. The "Sinatra" singer is actually really good and he smelled nice too. 6. Use your cell phone flashlight instead of the mini flash lights they give you to read the menu. 7. A candelabra on your cell phone can be a nice touch on your table 8. Go for it. Dress like a gangster, grab your favorite dame, and don't forget your hat. The food was good. But if you come back it will be for the experience and probably not the calamari.
(4)
Rae M.

The food is okay. It's a bit pricey, but I think you're paying for the atmosphere & not the food. Portions are good, but not the best Italian food I've ever had.
(3)
OsuzyQ T.

Dark, Moody, and the mob! Fun place. Old Vegas. Piano player rocks. Food good. Great service. I would go every night if I could. Hint - there is no password to get in. :-)
(4)
Ali D.

First off, the ambiance and building are fantastic. We got lost and missed our reservation and they were super helpful getting us another one the next night. We were excited when we got there because it was a fantastic set up (although in a weird area for tourists). They have a beautiful piano but no one played it. Instead there was a man singing to a karaoke machine with Sinatra CD's. There was a magician going table to table but he did not visit our table. However, the food is mediocre at best. The fried ravioli was obviously frozen then dropped in a fryer. It was mushy and tasteless. The salads were fine. Romaine lettuce seemed fresh and dressing was fine. It tasted over seasoned, but we could not identify the spice over used. Basil??? I ordered the fetticcine Alfredo with grilled chicken and it was awful. The chicken was NOT grilled. I'm pretty sure it was frozen, precooked chicken chunks. The sauce was awful and did not taste fresh. Husband had the lasagna and said it was not good. He ate a little then said, "It's not even worth finishing". Everything was over seasoned as if they use bottled sauce and just add seasoning to make it taste "better." We did not bother with dessert. So disappointing because it was NOT cheap. The theme is really neat that's it. Not fresh, not good, not tasty.
(2)
Elysia M.

Best Italian food I have EVER had. And the ambiance gets a high rating too. Service was also great. It was more than a $50 cab ride over here from the strip, but so so so worth it. If you are visiting Vegas, it would really be in your best interest to make it here. Oh, and you must try the cheesy garlic bread appetizer.
(5)
Janis S.

Been to Capos many times. They had been on a downhill slide but they are back big time! Favorites are: - Angels with Dirty Faces - Caprese - Garlic cheese bread (OMG!) Service attentive and accurate. My one complaint is they keep their wine a bit too warm, but everything else makes up for it. Enjoy! Amazing ambiance and fun. A MUST VISIT when in Vegas!
(5)
Anthony O.

I met a date here, and as I walk in i can see the lounge singer there hitting on the girl i brought there. As dinner continued the food was not cheaply priced and not outstanding. Lower or equal to olive garden. As the night progressed, I tried to enjoy the night but the lounge singe decided to play music very loud destroying any romantic evening, and when we were done the lounge singer ran out to talk to my date again. If this is a place your bringing a girl for the first time you should get there first or the employees will pick up your date. Very unprofessional, expensive and not relaxing. The only good thing about the place is it has a nice atmosphere.. Sometimes Yes I have been there 5+ times and never had really good food, and was amazed when my date went home with the lounge singer. So if you want to overpay for low quality food and have the employees hitting on your date, This place is Perfect!!! You will never see me there again though..... dinner for 2, about $100. price of loosing your date to an employee of the restaurant, priceless !!
(1)
Beebe C.

3 STARS=FOOD ..Blah, The salad was the highlight and food went down from there. Red Sauce tasted like Ragu. My carbonara was a greasy, bland, watery sauce mess. If I hadn't had a glass of wine in me, I would have not eaten more than one bite. I think I managed about 6 or so...ugh just thinking about it. 1 STAR=SERVICE....sucked. I joked that the female waitress must also be the cook because she seemed to vanish for very long periods. The male waiter came buy just a bit more than 'never'. 5 STARS=ATMOSPHERE AND SINATRA TYPE PIANO GUY..Hovers a bit too much. I think he would be much better, sitting at the piano and singing. We had fun with HOST/BOUNCER guy. I really wanted to love this place. The inside is so dark and VEGAS. It would be perfect with the piano singer and drinks...but for food...FA GET ABOUT DIT.
(3)
Phil G.

Had an awesome experience last night. Went to Capo's on Sahara. Was greeted at the door by a great Maitre d'. The decor and ambiance were perfect. Janine, who I haven't seen for years welcomes me. She's wonderful. Long story short. Food was great. Service awesome. Experience was fun. So much I'll be bringing the whole family in on 2 for 1 Tuesday's. See ya Tuesday. Fuggedaboutit.!
(5)
Dana J.

The evening was soo much fun - singing, magic, great food and what an entry! We will go every time we happen to be in Las Vegas and have already suggested it to friends. Loved the spinach soup ... looking for the receipe.
(5)
Sherrie A.

I went with a group of people for a Birthday. Fantastic Service, Fabulous food everyone loved their food from lasagna, meatball, chicken alfredo, pasta...Piano Player was great & the magician who came to the table was Awesome! Highly recommend for a fun dinner experience..
(5)
Kathy L.

I brought relatives there from out of town who were celebrating their 30th anniversary. Since our family is Italian descent, we all grew up on homemade Italian food. Capo's food is "authtic Italian", not like the Olive Garden variety. The mob/speakeasy theme makes eating there more of an experience and is really quite fun! The decor is very era appropriate. It is quite dark inside, but they provide small lights for reading the menu. I mentioned to the manager that we were celebrating a 30th wedding anniversary. I thought maybe he would have his wait staff bring them out a piece of cake with a candle or something in recognition as other restaurants often do. He did nothing at all. That is really the only fault I have to find with my experience at Capo's. BTW...the meatball appetizer is fantastic...a must try when you go!
(4)
Ellen P.

Got here early and the fam was mpressed with the mob style decor.Me, not so much. Building in poor repair. I spend my culinary life tring to recreate my Nona's food from the old country. I found NONE of that here. Tomato sauce served lukewarm sort of undercooked and withan odd sweet taste. It ruined sll the dishes it was served on. Salad so I so but who can ruin a Salad? In the end , even the cannoli to die for had too much chocolate surrounding and the pastry was stale.
(2)
Jen C.

Are you freakin' kidding me? Being a regular, I can say that this is, hands & feet down one of the coolest Vegas flair restaurants, unique in its kind & kick a$$ at the same time. Capo's is the only speakeasy in Las Vegas. Call for reservations & prepare to go back in time when Alphonse Gabriel aka: "Al" Capone hung out in an underground bar during the prohibition era of the 1920's & 1930's. Food is pretty decent for Italian cuisine, not the best I've ever had. But you don't necessarily go to Capo's for the food, ha, you go for the environment. Most servers come fully equipped with some sort of East Coast accent. But provide attentive and hospitable service. Most nights a live lounge singer will serenade you table-side to good ole favs from Ol' Blue Eyes. Don't make direct eye-contact if you don't want him to embarrass the sheeze outta ya. Once he sang me, "that ladies a tramp" ha, thanks! Corner location, not many people know of this little treasure, good for me, I bring all my out of town guests here. They eat it up. The decor is awesome, dimly lite & romantic-ish, and the bar almost always plays the movie Godfather.....or a mafia gangster movie. There's also a hidden cigar bar upstairs, ask your server for details. It's super small & quite ventilation retard, but cool nonetheless. GO, go at least once a week!
(5)
Mitch L.

I have to say...Whenever I go to Vegas to visit family I always make sure we go to Capo's. You want to talk about customer service, they get an 10+ from me and my family. I love the food and I am crazy for the martinis. They have a chocolate martini that is to die for. I love the singer he is a bit hammy but, charming and it does add to the charm of the place. The decor is just fun and I think the bread is damn tasty. I don't mind the food taking a bit of time, It takes a bit of time when you're making food fresh. The people who complain that it took a sometime...they need to go to a drive through. If they cook I;m sure they can relate. Capo's your doing something right, keep up the good work! Mitch L.
(5)
j p.

This is how old schooled should be! It was a lot of Fun, Food and Service was GREAT, staff was the BEST. Thanks for a wonderful, enjoyable, dinner and overall experience. Looking forward to returning, This is a MUST for all visitors to see and enjoy. Don't change a thing, it was a lot of fun!! Don Colone would be proud! See you next time, JWP
(5)
Mike D.

I actually havent been to this Capos but the other one on Tropicana is the same business just different location. I think the concept is wonderful. It has a old school hide out feel from when you just walk up to the entrance. The food has always been good here and if you catch it on a nice weekend night usually they have Bobby singing old dean martin, frank Sinatra songs. Hes very good. Definitely check out the one on Tropicana.
(4)
Michael S.

I thoroughly enjoyed my meal at Capo's. We came on a late rainy day and weren't sure if the restaurant was open on approach. The windows were dimly lit but we proceeded to the door. As other newbies, we were surprised by the entrance. We started out with a bruschetta and salad each. The bread was really tasty. I had the stuffed chicken Anastatia. That dish was delicious and was a very huge portion. It makes my mouth water just thinking about it. I forgot what my partner had it was so good.
(4)
Matthew B.

I used to LOVE this place. They were small, intimate and amazingly friendly. However - this last time, the service just wasn't that amazing and the prices seem to have gone up. It took us more than 30 minutes to be seated, yet the bartender scolded me for getting the drink special even though we were being seated for dinner.... really?
(3)
Kim D.

I desperately wanted to love this place. But the food....the food.... I don't know if they hated us, but the lasagna they served us was dry and the meatball was disgusting. My fettucine alfredo was too watery and I couldn't finish it because the butter leaked out of the sauce and went onto my fettucine. Godfather was playing so that was why I gave it 2 stars. Oh, and my server was nice. But it was pricey.
(2)
Cake or D.

The front door gimmick is certainly worth talking about for the first few minutes of your meal. Upon entering the restaurant you are greeted by a classic Italian Mob looking joint complete with the cheesy crooner singing tableside. The setting and ambiance are perfect. As for the meal, The wine list is a very lacking, as it was mostly new world wines with only fifteen or so selections. We settled on a bottle of Ruffino Gold Label ($60), all though if they had any quality Italian wines we would have been happy to spend a bit more. On the high end side of things they only had Silver Oak and Opus One, which were priced far below normal Vegas mark-ups ($110 & $250). I got there a bit after my friends who had already ordered appetizers. When the apps came, they brought out the bruschetta with no cheese instead of no pancetta as my friends had claimed to order it. My friends can be space cadets so this could have been their fault. Regardless of who's fault it was, the waitress was very nice and brought a new one and allowed us to keep the improperly made one on the table. I ordered the Pasta Fagioli soup which was excellent, but served luke warm, and then the Veal Piccata which was also very good, all though I thought it was a bit of a small portion. Everybody else at the table really enjoyed their meals, and it was a pleasant experience with Dean Martin and Frankie Blue Eyes being sung five feet away from us. Our server was very nice and attentive even though she had quite a few tables running at once. I will come back to Capos when I am in the mood for a fun evening away from the strip. The food is good, but not great. But considering that it's not that expensive, and they have to keep a guy employed just to scare the crap out of you at the front door, I'll give them a pass. They get five stars because I did enjoy the evening very much, and I don't want to get whacked next time I come in if I only gave it four.
(5)
Michael D.

Its setup like a speakeasy. That's a cool gimmick. I have to say, the food was pretty terrible. The tomato sauce is the oddest tasting tomato sauce I have ever had. The sangria was good. I'll never go again.
(1)
Glenda R.

My hubby took me to Capos for a date night! The Service and food are excellent. I have no complaints, everything couldn't have been more perfect! Just to experience the restaurants environment is already a plus. The moment you walk in, you have no idea what your getting yourself into. Since its a mob theme you walk into a small room with a phone booth and pictures, and when you ring the door bell a man greets you behind a framed picture and a secret door opens up to a beautiful dark romantic room! As your seated a menu with a flashlight is given to you and the atmosphere has a romantic yet mob feeling to it. The Caesar Salad was to die for it was the best Caesar Salad I have ever eaten!! My husband had the "Scarface Shrimp Scampi'" and I Had the Don's Spaghetti." my hubby's was just alright but the Spaghetti was scrumptious! I had the chocolate Martini it was strong, decadent and Delicious! You should make reservations cause this place gets packed! They also have live entertainment with a piano player and a guy who sings old school songs! Good place to take Baby Boomer Parents! The experience alone is well worth it! We definitely will return!
(5)
howard h.

The food was really good but the service was super slow. The atmosphere was cool. I didnt think it was cheesy or over the top. They had this whole mafia theme going.
(3)
kacie c.

First off its hard for me to write a review so negative about a place I've been and have had wonderful past experiences at, unfortunately over the years Capos has gone down hill. My 72 year old aunt from Boston and her brother and sister who not to mention are iTALIAN and know there food, figured this would be the best place to dine in. Of course the whole "gangster mob" theme is entertaining but the lighting is way too dark! Especially since we had three people over the age of 60 and eyesight is not great to begin with. When we got inside and got to the table to order drinks the table broke. understandable that accidents happen but we didn't get our drinks until the table was fixed which was 15 min later and not to mention the table was never fixed but we were moved. They moved us into a whole different side of the restaurant which was secluded from the dining area which in some cases would be nice if your on a date but not in this situation. My grandparents were so short they could barley see over the table top. We got our Cesar salads and it was so drenched with salad dressing and soggy it was unbearable to eat. We Ordered another salad with dressing on the Side and that couldn't even be done right. So we all ordered the veil parm and to start off it tasted more like a flattened piece of chicken. Did not get a choice of pasta it was strictly spaghetti and extra cost if you wanted a different style. They pretty much had it pre made and under a heat lamp waiting to be served. The spaghetti was literally only 4oz. I asked to return the dish and the waitress said no it can't be done and instead brought me a dessert. I had told her I did not eat dessert and she had said to me sorry that's all you can get. All I wanted was my $30 refunded off my bill. Needles to say we had spent $60 on a groupon and our bill came out to $200 so it's not like we were getting our meal for free. So I don't think that anyone should be treated different for having a coupon. It was sad to see such horrible service at a place with such potential, maybe it was because they were just too busy and overwhelmed. But this visit was not enjoyable and would not recommend to any of my friends at this point.
(1)
Ronni E.

Food and the ambiance are good. Its not the best Italian I've ever had before, but way better than an Italian chain. Make sure you bring your cell phone so you can read the menu in the low lighting. We arrived 1 hour before closing and we found the level of service attention was lacking. That might be because i ordered a coke and my wife got water, but we were waiting a long time to order, get our food, and get the check. We had to flag the waiter down because he only visited our table once after we got our food. Nevertheless - definitely worth a try if you want to get away from strip and try something a little different.
(4)
Kimberly A.

My partner and I came here because of the high reviews in Yelp. We were vacationing in Las Vegas and felt like Italian. What a huge surprise! When we got dropped off by the cab, we weren't so sure of our choice just based on the exterior of the building, and when we walked in the entrance, we were even less so. This is designed just like an old speakeasy. When you enter the door, it appears to be a dark closet with a keypad to punch in a secret code to enter. As we were puzzling over the keypad, a little hidden look-through panel popped open and the host greeted us (to our startled surprise!). He then opened a hidden door. When we stepped into the door, we walked into the 1920s! It was amazing! The atmosphere felt authentic with the exception of the large screen LCD where "Good Fellas" was playing. The walls were decorated with old gangsters and a very good singer was strolling the restaurant singing old Rat Pack songs. The food was just as good as the atmosphere! Everything from the bread and salad, right down to the entree and dessert were delicious! The staff was attentive while staying in role for the theme of Capo's. We highly recommend you check out this little gem off the strip of Vegas. It is well worth the trip!
(5)
Greg V.

Great theme. Very dark and romantic. Unfortunately, the food wasnt all that good. The Caprese appetizer was amazing. The rissotto had no flavor. The veal marsala substandard. The veal didnt taste like veal. The chicken angelo was fair at best. I like garlic but the salad dressing was all garlic. Sadly dissappointed to pay 75.00 for this meal
(2)
LV N.

Very bad service, waitress and busboy never around - and it's a very small place. Wanted to charge us extra for more bread while waiting forever for our salads. Took over 45 mins to get our food (on a Tuesday night). Food was very ver average (even Olive Garden is better) and way over priced for what you get. Nothing like bad service and average food to make you never go there again. Try Brio instead (great food and service) for less.
(1)
Ken H.

Not only is this an awesome theme restaurant, it's also one of the Best Italian food in the Country. The entire atmosphere is a great place to take friends or even on a romantic date. The singer who does Frank Sinatra is FANTASTIC!!!!! Order the Meatballs to start and you will be hooked. The bread, Butter, Pasta, Drinks, I could go on and on. You should be privileged to even get to eat at Capo's. This is a Legit Wise guy place. If your stuffy or have a stick up your ass or drink your wine with your pinkie finger out, or you don't like the Italian attitude stay home or go to Wolfgang pucks. hahahaha
(5)
Cynthia D.

Was very happy with this place. Great food and very entertaining.
(5)
Dina h.

I was at this restaurant last night, and I have to say, for the second time, it didn't impress me. And I will have to disagree with Ashley P. We had a rather large party, dinner was supposed to be at 8:00PM. Unfortunately, some of the party arrived about 8:20, so we had been sitting for 1/2 and hour waiting for other half of party. Meanwhile, I could not even get a glass of water. No bread. No waitress. Even after rest of party arrived, I sat there for about 25 minutes until I flagged down a waitress and asked if we could please start ordering since its almost 9:00 and I have to get up for work. She looked surprised. I'm not sure how long she thought we were going to sit there before ordering. My husband ordered lasagna, as did 2 others. When it came, it was cold. Hot plate, cold food. When my husband told the waitress, she picked it up and said "well the plate is hot!" That is not how you treat a customer paying 23.00 for a piece of lasagna. I'm sorry, but Maggianos service is 100% better, food is cheaper, and more of it, as well as it tastes better. The penne that I had tasted like it was rinsed with dirty sink water. Perhaps if it wasn't as pricey as it is, I would not be complaining as much. But with those prices, the service should be way better. I will not go there again, nor advise anyone else to.
(1)
Lee C.

Same food and concept as the location on Sahara but I like the vibe of this location better - the booths feel more private. Good food - plenty to share but there is a split plate fee.
(4)
Tevye H.

One of our favorite all-time Italian restaurants bar none. This mafia-chic speakeasy has it all baby; good food, quality service and even a lounge singer who's actually really good. I'm a fan of the piccata, parm and scampi. Hell even the bread is good, perfect for any sauce that happens to still be on your plate. And for the guys, Capo's is a great place to bring a date. No matter what your reason for going is, this restaurant provides a memorable and unique experience you won't forget.
(4)
Scott W.

I visited the Tropicana location w/ my family and about 2 yrs ago. I remember not being too impressed, but did like the atmosphere. Fastforward to tonight... my birthday... I can choose ANYWHERE! However, you know how it is. For us locals, I know every single place there is. I was feeling like Italian and didn't want to hit the strip. I've been to Maggiano's and Amore's a billion times already. So I picked Capo's to get a bit of "atmosphere". First, it seems that the Sahara location is a little smaller and MAYBE not as dark. Its also a little more open. Second, the place was basically empty at 9pm on a Friday night... kinda sad really. All that said, my wife had the 'ala vodka' and I had the lasagna (cuz I'm crazy like that!). The food was very good; better than I remember. The service was excellent (it better be for it being so empty). The downside and a BIG reason why this isn't 5-stars... THE PRICES! Is a standard spaghetti or angel hair pasta w/ marinara sauce really worth $20? My lasagna was good, but not $18 good. All in all, good service, good food, good atmosphere, not so good prices. (P.S. if you like a similar 'old vegas italian' atmosphere that isn't so forced, check out "Casa di Amore" on the east side)
(4)
Lisa S.

Capo's on Sahara is delish! The pastas are yummy and service was great. The meat is cooked to perfection and seasoned very well. The ambiance is perfect for friends or a date.
(5)
Lee L.

Don't come to this place!!!!nasty food,bad service!!,
(1)
Adam W.

I love this place. The first time I came here, it was with my mom and I immediately thought this would be perfect for a date. This place is so cool. You walk into the main entrance and you are in a room that looks like you got to be apart of an exclusive club to get anywhere else but where you came in. Ring the bell and a slide bursts open and a man asks you what you want and then they'll open the wall from the other side. BADASS. This place is mafia style which is neat because I know of nowhere else to feel this way. They have pretty good Italian food not 5 stars but the atmosphere makes up for it. They have a singer who does Frank Sinatra all night and overall I have left satisfied every time. I recommend this to everyone who likes to eat Italian because this is one place you can not refuse to visit.
(5)
Splinter J.

In a city where hype always overrides the final product, Capo's delivers good old-fashioned Italian food in a cool atmosphere and with reasonable prices. I won't ruin the surprise of how they greet you, but let me just say that it sets the mood for the start of a very enjoyable evening. Having worked in Vegas once a month for work this past year, most of the dinners I've had have been very expensive and very poor quality. If you're in town and want to get off the Strip, that's where you'll find some of the better quality of Las Vegas. Capos has it all really. The food is wonderful.... I had the Chicken parm, salad and soup. The parm was great and had a light, but very flavorful, sweet marinara sauce. The wedding soup was one of the best I've had in years too. Too much dressing on the salad, but they make their own dressings, so I didn't care. They make it all from scratch.... 4-5 different pasta sauces are available, in addition to alfredo and vodka sauces. I was eating on a Wednesday night and they even had live music... a very easy listening Frank Sinatra-like. The service was great and the bartender and manager all take special interest in making sure that you are enjoying your meal and experience. Get off the strip and go.... you'll be glad that you did.
(4)
Malika P.

Capo's, I loved the mob scene .. The guy singing Frank Sinatra was good, the really dim lighting was romantic, the food was great, my husband ordered us the Chi Town Scampi which was great, Gotti's Chicken Angelo and Capo's Parmigiana both were awesome and full of flavor, neither one of us had room for dessert. The booths are comfortable and really private which I enjoyed... I would definitely recommend this place for a romantic dinner with your mate (:
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Melissa H.

I will bypass the ambiance talk since other yelpers have definitely covered all the bases from the cool entrance, to the mobster pictures on the wall, the gangster movies on in the background, and the Frank Sinatra-like singer. My husband and I had a great time at Capo's. We made reservations (which I highly recommend) for 7 p.m. on a Friday night. We got there a 1/2 hour early not knowing how long the drive would take and am I glad we made reservations - the place was packed this night! No biggie - we sat at the bar and waited. We hit it just right because happy hour was from 5-7 p.m. and I had the best martini of my life for half off! The Domitini (martini) was amazing and my husband said the gin and tonic was great too. We also ordered the stuffed mushrooms at the happy hour rate and we were really pleased. The host waited for us to finish our drinks and appetizer before coming over to seat us. It was nice not to be rushed through or have to juggle drinks and a plate all the way to our table. And it's not like they weren't busy and could have pushed us along, but the whole focus at Capo's was about customer service. Probably the best service I've had in my life. When we got to our table, we were immediately given fresh bread and butter and glasses of water. The bread was so delicious it was hard not to fill up on just that. The waiter was really pleasant and equally attentive. We never had empty glasses and services never lagged. My husband got the Uncle Pauly's Arrabiata and I got the Chef Sleeps with the Fishes. The Arrabiata was pretty spicy, so if you like spicy make sure to tell them only medium spicy otherwise you may not enjoy it as much. My dinner was excellent. The flavors were really amazing; the play between the sun-dried tomatoes and cream and prosciutto was pretty amazing. what made this so good was that you could tell the pasta was homemade and fresh. It really added to the dish. To finish we got the chocolate covered cannolis, which we delicious. They were on par with connolis I got in Boston in Little Italy. Freshly-made just like everything else they serve, it was the perfect ending at a great restaurant. When we left, I told the host that the reviews didn't do the place justice and he was genuinely pleased. I look forward to coming back to capo's on our next Vegas trip.
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Elliot C.

Capo's is a place concerned with the experience. When you walk in the front door, you enter in a little vestibule area with no windows, no doorknobs (that work), and a camera in the corner. A little screen slides open and the guy asks you what you want, kinda like a speakeasy. When you enter the actual restaurant, it's very dark (so dark, in fact, that the menus have little flashlights attached to them) but decorated well. I went there with a group of people. We were supposed to meet at 8:00, but not everyone showed up until about 8:45. To kill time, the few of us who were there decided to wait at the bar. After a few drinks, the bartender let us know that appetizers at the bar were half off. Sounded like a good deal, so I ordered the calamari, which was $14.99. The bill was non-transferable, so when enough of our party showed up to be seated, we asked to close out our tab. This was the first shady part: Bartender: That'll be $10.82 Me: I thought the calamari was $14.99? Bartender: It is. Me: Didn't you tell us appetizers were half off? Bartender: Well the calamari is $10. Me: (Puzzled look) Bartender: Ok fine. Umm...just give me $8. We sit down at the table and look over the menu. Everything is typical Italian, but I really got sticker shock when I saw the prices. Entree prices averaged around $24, which wouldn't be that crazy for a fine dining venue, but this really didn't strike me as such a place. Anyhow, the calamari had really taken the edge off, so my girlfriend and I decided to split an entree. We ordered the veal parmigiana, which was $28.99. When we ordered our food, it was just after 9:00. When we got our food, it was just before 10:00. Granted there were 10 people in our group, but we were the only people in the place, literally. I don't know what they were doing, but I can't remember the last time my food took that long, even in crowded restaurants. I don't think I would have normally gotten so irritated, but I had gotten up at 3:30 for work that morning and had to wake up at 6:00 the next morning, so I had been antsy to get home and go to sleep. When finally get our food, I ask for a separate check. I admit, I had forgotten to ask for it up front, but all the other restaurants I've been to in this town dodn't have problems splitting the check up post-meal, so I didn't think they would either. Me: Excuse me, I need to leave soon. Could I pay for my meal now? Waitress: I'm sorry, but we can't split the bill after it's been created. Me: Oh, OK. Well could you please charge the amount of my meal to my card and apply it towards the bill? (I hold my credit card out) Waitress: We can only take two cards per bill, so only one other card can be used. Me: OK, well I know the rest of the people have cash, so I'm alright with this. Waitress: Fine. Let me figure out what your total is. --about 5 minutes pass-- Waitress: You're total is $36.xx. Me: $36.xx?? What was the gratuity? I thought the veal was $28.99? Waitress: You two split the meal. There's a $4 split charge. Me: You didn't tell us about that when we ordered. Waitress: It's on the menu. Here, see? (She was right. The $4 split charge was indicated, but it was on the back page underneath the desserts. Since we hadn't gotten to desserts yet, we hadn't looked at the back page.) Me: OK, you're right, but why didn't you tell us about this when we ordered? Waitress: It's on the menu, so we don't tell people about it. Me: So when someone is asking for something and will be unknowingly charged extra, you don't think it's appropriate to let them know? Waitress: Nope. We're not allowed to tell people about it. Me: Not allowed?? Waitress: Nope. The owner says we're not allowed to tell people about it. Me: That's really shady. Jen: Could we speak to the manager? Waitress: I am the manager. Jen: Well then can we speak to whoever you report to? Waitress: He's not here. Jen: Well then how does your restaurant handle customer service? Waitress: Fine, I'll take the $4 off. The waitress is gone for about 10 minutes doing who knows what. In the mean time, we're eating our veal, and it was mediocre at best. I would say the meat was maybe a couple millimeters thick with twice as much breading. The pasta sauce was lacking and nothing worth going back for. I gotta say, accounting for the cost and quality, you would get an exponentially better deal at Olive Garden. She finally came back with our check, $31.30, and I paid. It seemed like everything worked out. However, after charging my card, she didn't stick around long enough for us to ask for a to-go container. We waited for about 10 minutes before my girlfriend decided to just go ask for one. She walked over to where the kitchen entrance/waitress station was, poked her head in, and said "Excuse me." When the waitress saw her, she jumped around a corner. Literally. Our waitress ran away. The service was shady and the food was mediocre. I would only recommend this place to someone for drinks.
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Miss Piggy B.

I really enjoy the mob inspired menu descriptions and of course the back door where they let you in. It's a fun place to go once for the novelty of it. The food is ok and so is the service. A little price forthw quality of the food but fun when they play the old movies in the background and have the great singer in the tuxedo walking around. Good place to go on a date if you are looking for a different kind of experience :-)
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Kevin H.

Great experience. Everybody should at least visit this place once. A reservation is a must as we went on Christmas Eve and they were very busy but able to work us in with only a short wait. We had an excellent waitress. The food was great. The meatballs are a must. We really enjoyed the singer and atmosphere. Will definitely be back.
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Sarah M.

I used love this restaurant and would always take out of town guests here. Went to the Tropicana location with my mom and boyfriend last Sunday night and was incredibly disappointed. The service was horrible. The restaurant wasn't crowded at all yet we had to wait 20 minutes for a table. After 15 minutes passed and no server had come to our table we had to go up to the front of the restaurant to retrieve menus. I love the idea of this place and maybe it's just this location that is bad but the bad service ruined our dining experience for the night. So many good restaurants in town, we probably won't be returning here.
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Jenni A.

This place was great! It is a gem in Vegas, food and atmosphere was awesome! We will definitely return...I had the Lasagna and the boyfriend had the chicken alfredo with broccoli. Both entrees came with soup or salad we both had salad...but they dont have Ranch (which is weird!) Oh we also ordered a meatball...yummy!!! We also had a glass of their red and white wine...total was like $60.00! A great deal for Vegas!! Try it out!!
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N D.

Me and my bf had eaten here once before about a yr ago, and we totally loved the experience. So much so, we decided to invite my family to capos for dinner the other day, thinking it would be a pleasant change from the olive garden. Boy, were we wrong. First off, the restaurant was DARK. I remember it being dimly lit the last time we had dinner there, but not like that. I couldn't even see the faces of the people surrounding me, much less my food. Im not one to complain too much about the ambiance, but I know something is wrong when I walk out of there with tired, strained eyes. Plus, I think there was an alterior motive for this dark lighting, aside from an energy savings technique (more on this later). The service was crappy, or should i say our waitress was. She didn't know most of the plates offered on the menu, and she was spastic and disconnected. We all asked for water with no ice, but they gave us the opposite. And we asked for a couple of extra things, like olive oil for bread, but they never made it to our table. The food was... so-so. Some dishes were overly spiced. Parents shrimp scampi had 6 shrimps each, tops. Lasagna was okay. Overall it was decent, but the first time we went there, the food was way better. Or maybe it seemed that way because we had a better experience. Or maybe seeing your food is part of the experience of enjoying it, and if you can't see it, you can't enjoy it. Lastly, but most importantly, we are certain that they *OVERCHARGED* us. The bill came close to 300 (not including the tip we gave), and altho we thought it was too much, we didn't fight it because we were with my parents (don't wanna look bad) and we couldn't even read the bill. (again, the lighting issue... maybe that's why they keep it so dark in there.) After tallying up the score at home, we realize that they most likely charged us an 18 to 20 percent gratuity (for a group of 6? Really?) and didn't tell us. (Lucky them, they got two tips). But that still doesn't account for the total amount that they charged us, so we think that they probably charged us an extra plate as well. We will never know, because we never saw the receipt properly at the restaurant (try reading a note hand written in pencil in the darkest corner you can manage, and that was our situation) and they didn't give us a receipt to take home. So in short, poor lighting, bad service, and ridiculous pricing/charging methods will keep us away. The food definitely isn't worth it.
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Janel S.

I just have to give Lon L. some love for his awesome suggestions and recommendations. I found this great steal for Capo's on restaurant.com , and decided that this is where I wanted to go. Looks can be very decieving, and you certainly can't judge a book by its cover. From the outside, it looked like some crazy run down saloon. I had to convince myself to go further into the restaurant hoping for more interior possas than the outter exterior. When I entered into the restaurant, I was trapped inside a fairly small room. A small computer printed sign directed us to ring the door bell, and rang the door bell is what we did! Up pops open this small peep hole where a gentleman asks if we had reservations. Replying, "yes" the phonebooth swings open! Just like the good old days when the prohibition laws were in effect, and the booze was sure to be marvelous. A mobster looking gentleman, all suited up, guides us through this really dark restaurant, but even the darkness couldn't hide the small awesome crystal chandeliers, vintage wallpaper, and plush seats! I really felt like I was smack dab in the middle of an episode of Boardwalk Empire! I ordered the clam linuini with white wine sauce, and my partner ordered the veal marsala with angel hair pasta. My pasta was delish! If you're looking for a less filling and very light pasta dish, this would be it! I never finish my pasta, but this time I was really sad that I walked away with no takeout. The sauce was perfect. It was very light and soft, with the taste of the clams lingering in the sauce! You know that they put LEGITIMATE clams in there if the clams were tossed on your plate with the shells still on. NO CANNED CLAMS HERE! I can't really vouch for the veal marsala, but from what I heard and smelled, it is pretty good. It smelled like it had a very strong tangy taste to it. I was almost to tears when I sat watching my partner eat that poor baby cow...HE DIDN'T EVEN MAKE IT TO COW UNIVERSITY YET! Have you no humanity friend!!!!!!!!! Well, to wash those sad sorrows for the baby cow away, we had the bread pudding with vanilla icing for dessert. The bread pudding is DEVINE! Super soft, filling, light sweetness, and very nutty! I felt like it was such a small portion, but being full I couldn't complain. Its such a wonderful dessert, but BEWARE! The portions are really small. Lastly, the staf was A+! The bussers kept taking out empty plates, filling cups, and making sure that they were accomodating. Ellie our server was very helpful with suggestions, and was really nice. Overall, it was a great birthday date! I had a great time, and my partner did too! It's a great date place, but be careful, depending on what the girl date maybe in to, this might make or break the date. But, I can say that men would have a great time here!
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Stuart K.

It was a nice experience with the secret door and wait staff.
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Jewels J.

I love this place! I haven't even eaten here yet and my mind is blown! I love the decor and the the service. I have the a feeling the food is going to be amazing. My friend suggested this place and he's a chef...need I say more?
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Sheila G.

Another out-of-town visitor, another dinner at Capo's. As before, the ambience and the food didn't fail to impress our guest. I ordered Chicken Angelo again, but this time made no changes to the way it was listed on the menu. It was delicious, even though the lemon sauce was soooo lemony it made my mouth pucker. Hubby had Chicken Piccata, and our guest ordered pasta in arrabiata sauce, with meatballs. He pronounced it delicious, and suitably spicy. On our last visit, I took issue with the Disappearing Spaghetti act, noting that the main courses had been pared down to smaller portions of the meat or chicken, with no spaghetti or any other side, except for the plain-lettuce dinner salad that preceded it. But the menu on their website still listed four sides to chose from. (And still does today). I wrote then: "Put back the spaghetti and I'll give it five stars next time!" Well, they put it back. But, despite the deliciousness of the food, I still have a couple of nits. They didn't raise all the prices - not my Chicken Angelo. But the Chicken Piccata went up three bucks. Even worse, the Riesling I'd complained about at $10 a glass is now $13, though the house wine has stayed the same eight dollars. Prices aside, I can do without their live entertainment. I thought we'd gotten there too late and was hoping we missed it, but I was wrong. As soon as the singer started his set, that was the end of the dinner-table conversation! Later on, a pianist played a few songs, and that was nice, since it wasn't loud enough to interfere. I still love this place, and will be back, hoping that it will allow me to give that heretofore elusive five stars. Dum spiro, spero.
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Judy W.

We tried this place out because my friend told me the food was good and it was offered on groupon. I told the waitress we had a groupon in the beginning (do not tell them until the end as some other yelpers have mentioned) because our waitress made us wait throughout the whole time since we were sat. We were in a party of 6. The busser are way more attentive and I actually just wanted to tip them instead. At the end of our meal we waited 10 mins. to get the check and 20 mins. for her to even pick it up since she was too busy sitting at the bar talking to Mr. Grumpy doorman. Waitress disappeared again, we asked for another waitress to get a manager for us to speak to. I guess she told our waitress, because she came out claiming she was the manager herself. Fine, I told her that it all makes some sense now since you are the manager, probably have other responsibilities other than checking on your tables. I wouldn't come here again even if the meal was going to be given to me free. The service was just terrible. Worst of the worst.
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Karen R.

This is a great restaurant with fantastic ambiance. It's a Vegas landmark and everyone should eat there at least once. It's worth the cab fare from the strip to eat here. I love the unique entrance and the singer while we're dining. The food is also fantastic. This is a must visit restaurant.
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Catherine G.

Love this place!!! the atmosphere is the best, and the food is great!! I cant wait to celebrate my 30th birthday there on April 10 @ the Sahara location =)
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Cathy Z.

The service was great and the atmosphere was enjoyable and my party and I had fun listening to the guy singing the whole time. However, the food was really mediocre and I wasn't impressed by it at all considering the price. This is my second time here and both times, my meal came out bland and disappointing. My first meal here was bland and pathetic looking. However, my second time eating here, not only was the food bland, it was undercooked. My scarface shrimp scampi was undercooked. It was bathing in oil and fat but without much flavor AND I COULDN'T EAT IT! I had everyone at my table sample it and everyone thought it was not cooked properly and definitely far from tasty.
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M P.

After a $25 cab ride from the strip we had high, high expectations and Capo's didn't disappoint. A speakeasy/hidden entrance (don't judge the restaurant from it's non-descript shopping mall appearance on the outside) that sets a pretty cool mood for your evening. Bar and kitchen is right up front where you can watch everything happen -IF you can see...very dark, but again, added to the meal. Food is excellent and service was very good. Music is a live singer singing Frank Sinatra toons...a little heavy on the Italian gangster movie posters, but hell, it was still cool and recommended
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Dacia A.

The atmosphere was amazing! The guy who opens the "secret door" was awesome! Our waitress was very sweet. The Sinatra impersonator has an incredible voice,we thought he was lip singing at first but no all him. The food was okay not anything to rant and rave about a little to garlicky(and I love garlic). The only dish we actually enjoyed was the bruschetta.
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Shayla W.

The food was so delicious! The atmosphere was and entertaining! The service was excellent! I plan on going back over and over again!
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Lacy B.

Great Italian restaurant! You have to ring the bell and they slide the door open like the prohibition days! So cool! The host was amazing and the live entertainment was a gentleman singing Frank Sinatra songs. The food was amazing! I highly recommend the creamy garlic dressing on the salad. I also had the ravioli with a pink sauce that was incredible and the meatballs were equally delicious. It was a little dark, but I think that's the idea as part of the ambiance because the menus come with little flashlights attached. Would definitely love to go back next time we are in Vegas!
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Mikey P.

Dined 1/22/15. The greeting was unwelcoming. Came in around 5:15 pm. We had no reservations. He told us if we're to eat we had to be gone before 7 because it was going to be packed around that time. The service wasn't speedy but were friendly. Now the most important part. The food. The meatball i had a lot of flavor. The gravy was meh. I love garlic but they don't know how to use it. Way too much. The garlic butter tasted of raw garlic. Especially the salad with the creamy garlic. It had that very intrusive raw garlic taste even though the waitress said it wasn't going to be like that cause they use garlic seasoning instead. The cooks need to taste the food for better seasoning.
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Woody R.

Came here for the first time on 8/16/14. I love Italian food as my girlfriend is old school Italian and cooks her ass off for me. Love the mob them and the entrance is wonderful and unique. As you go in, you see the bar first and all the memorabilia from the wise guys era. The booths are old school and at this point everything is awesome. However, I am not a I need a flashlight to read your menu kinda guy. I am sure this is part of the ambiance, but It is not for me. Perfect place for a first date. We sat down and had our waitress (cant remember her name) she was kind and nice and very obnoxious as a old school waitress from back East should be. She stated that she had been there for over 13 years so that tells me about the loyalty here as this is not found in the food business anymore so my hat off to these people for treating their employees right. My son and I had the Lasagna and my girlfriend had the raviolis. The salad was on point and the bread was excellent. Before our food came we got the treat of the magician on staff. He is WONDERFUL if you have children and his tricks blew my mind as I sat 1 ft away. The singing is awesome (everything you would expect from an Italian joint) and overall at this point a wonderful dining experience. Our food came and I have to tell you, this is the first Lasagna that I had to eat slow so I could savor how delicious it was. My son stated the same and its just lasagna for Christ sake. I have had this dish at least 500 times from my girl and had to hurt her feelings "BABE YOUR LASAGNA SUCKS COMPARED TO THIS"..... dinner was over and we had the cannolis. EXCELLENT....took them home so the little ones could indulge. Prices were a little steep for the food to price ratio. I will deff be back as I cant wait to try a more difficult dish. Again, your going on a first date, this place will break the ice for you up to 80%....I HIGHLY RECOMMEND CAPOS ITALIAN CUISINE......
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Arin A.

now i will admit this place has good pasta... but that's where it stops.. i paid 23 dollars for a chicken dish (no pasta).. the chicken came by itself.. it weighed less than 7oz... please give me my moneys worth... the chicken did taste good though.. it was just a portion issue
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Kris S.

This place was soo much fun. The food was delicious. Bobby the singer was wonderful and made my girlfriends night. Definitely will come back
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David w.

I thought of doing something special for are trip too Vegas we go every year .I must say it is a different place for sure at first I thought the place was closed .don't leave it is open ! The food was OK I was disappointed with the flashlight thing what are we 6 ?
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Angie A.

The pasta was excellent, the Cesar Salad was terrible. My friend had blackened chicken and it was too salty to eat. I felt it was overpriced for the quality of food, but the manager did give us a discount. Drinks were good, and the service provider was excellent, although new. The mobster theme was cute but so dark it could have passed as a vampire's lair as well. All in all it was okay. I didn't appreciate the entire place being fairly empty and having to sit at the bar.
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Leslie M.

I have been to Capo's several times over the last few years, dating back to when they were located on Tropicana. Since they have moved from the Trop location to Sahara this restaurant has gone seriously down hill, each time I go worse than the visit before. I was greeted by the door guy, always somewhat gruff, but this time was very rude. Like why was I here, dinner? Imagine that. Then while we were enjoying a pre dinner drink at the bar, we requested a table. The "host" which was the same guy from the door, seats us at a booth, one of several that were vacant. Then he tells us that they are all reserved and he can give it to us if we make it "worth his while". So we tip him $5 as we walked all of 2 feet from the bar and figured he was just acting out the Chicago wise guy persona. He said, you can give me another one of those and stood there expecting more tip. Very odd indeed. It's not like he put much effort into it, and the booths remained empty throughout our dinner so they were not all reseved after all. The dinner was okay, service was decent, food was decent, but overall the restaurant had a dirty, dingy feel to it. The icing on the cake was the experience at the table next to us, where one of the guest was stung by a scorpion while he ate dinner. He even took a picture of it! So, if there are scorpions, which to Capos' defense, are native to the SW part of town, then you know there are other bugs and they definitely are not proactively preventing them from being in their facility. Overall, I would saw last night's visit will definitely be the last. Not enough good to convince me it's worth spending money there.
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Barbara R.

Went there for birthday celebration -- party of eight. All of us are locals and qualified for the Tuesday night buy one get one free promotion. Getting in was fun with the speakeasy entrance but then... Being steered to our table in a very dark place we were seated and began ordering drinks. It was so dark that mini flashlights were attached to menus. Food was average, service not so much. We asked for an extra bread basket and, reluctantly, they placed an empty breadbasket on the table. The price was not as advertised; instead they took $10 off each meal. After carefully calculating the receipt the next day (because it was way too dark to read it at Capo's), I discovered we overpaid $19.70. Also, I asked the waiter to include the tip and he kindly awarded himself 20% -- a little high for the service received. Sadly, I will not return. The idea is terrific and it could be fun, except for what I have mentioned above. Also, I guess I am concerned about what it looks like when the lights are on.
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Sara W.

Second experience much better than the first! Homeade pastas are delish and the creamy garlic dressing needs to be bottled. Definitely deserves a 3rd try
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Kristin M.

My husband and I absolutely loved our visit to Capos. The speakeasy vibe complete with ringing the bell to enter was really fun. The ambiance was really nice and we loved the entertainment - the lounge singers made it such a cool experience. The highlight was definitely the food. We were blown away by everything we ordered. My husband said it was by far the best eggplant parmasean he had ever had. He meatballs were delicious. We couldn't think of a better meal we've had in years... We will definitely be back!
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Deanna B.

This restaurant now is on my "must visit" list for Vegas aficionados. I went as part of a group of 5 this past weekend and was thrilled by the experience. From the time you knock on the door to enter the restaurant, you feel like you have been transported back to someone's dream of old Vegas, complete with dark lighting and a Frank Sinatra-style crooner. The food is much better than it needs to be for a theme restaurant like this one. (I would give the food 3.5 stars by itself.) Everyone enjoyed their meal, and the enormous meatballs were a big hit. The singer engaged the audience in his performance and even invited a couple members of our party to sing along with one of the songs. He also took the time to talk with people at various tables in between songs. If you haven't been to Capo's, I highly suggest that you check it out. I plan on bringing all future out-of-town visitors to this gem of a restaurant. The prices seemed reasonable, too. If you go Sunday-Thursday, you also can buy a certificate on restaurant.com and get $50 worth of food for $25.
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Sherri L.

Came here after seeing them on Mystery Diners. This place is a great experience and far exceeded my expectations. I came here with my husband on a Group On deal for lunch. Customer service was on point and food was good as well. I love the black and red decor. We had the caesar salad, lasagna and meatballs. Food tasted great and homemade
(5)
April S.

Capo's was an interesting experience. It was difficult to find the door to enter, and when you do your greeted with who's there in pure wiseguy fashion. A secret door is opened. The place is dark, you get mini flashlights to look at the menu. The menu online was not the same as what we were given. Service was so slow, maybe the service staff congregating. Thanks to the busser/ service assistant for at least refilling our drinks and replenishing our bread. The kitchen that is in sight of the tables lack a sense of urgency needed to provide a speed of service to turn the tables, maybe that explains the manager/host seemingly stressed out whisking in the dining room and out again with no purpose but to see we were all hungry staring about and doing little about correcting it. Food was enjoyable portion size smaller than that of most Italian restaurants I have visited. It stopped me from over eating and feeling stuffed, so I was okay with it. Service was slow to pay, watching your server having drama with staff, the bartender going off about something, I now understand why it is kept so dark. I would go again, but not for a dressed up celebration dinner. Maybe take out because service was so slow.
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sparkle f.

We were in town for the weekend and went to dinner on a Saturday night. The whole experience was fantastic! If you don't enjoy themed experiences, or have no sense of humor, you might not enjoy yourself here. It's a little bit irreverent, but totally fun, and very Vegas! We were taken good care of by all the staff, we had great wine, great service and amazing food. Their sugo is amazing, I can't stop thinking about it. Order the meatballs and peppers, OMG, I'm drooling just thinking about it! They had great entertainers, and the personality of everyone there really added to our great time. Would definitely recommend to friends!
(5)
John M.

I think Capo's deserves a 2.5 because of originality, but since the stars won't allow, and due to a big-time let down and poor quality, I'll round down. My Dad was in town for his 60th Birthday and he wanted Italian food for a less than outrageous price. We can be pretty picky with Italian food considering we are Italian, and the fact that we come from where Italian food is actually good (NY,Philly,NJ). He suggested Maggiano's because we know to expect good quality. I didn't want to take him to a chain though, I wanted him to have something he could only get in Vegas, so I did my homework on Yelp, and Capo's seemed like the right choice. A choice I ended up regretting. No horror stories here, but as you will read, the service and food quality just weren't there, the only thing good was the atmosphere. Upon arrival the entry and speakeasy theme was pretty cool. Would have been cooler without a sign that said credit cards were currently not accepted, cash only. But still pretty cool. Inside, the very dark environment with mafia decor and old Italian Resaurante style kept me looking around. And an the old Vegas style lounge singer was belting out the Sinatra hits in a voice slightly better than my own (this is not a compliment to my voice). From here it just goes down hill. There was a half hour wait even though an entire room of tables was wide open, not being used. I didn't realize we'd need a reso being it was a Tues night during the off-season and the place being in a hole in the wall off the beaten path. Perhaps this was still my fault. The service was bad. Friendly enough, sure. But we didn't get the water we asked for, and even after ordering we never got a basket of bread until such a long time went by that we waved down the waitress and begged for bread and water. Then the bread came, and had I not been starving, I would have tossed it in the garbage. This was possibly the worst bread I have ever tasted. Is it possible for bread to be that bad? Apparently it is. Not just bad, but terribly stale. I gobbled up the chewy, stale loaf anyway because I was so hungry from waiting, nearly ripping out teeth in the process. The main course eventually came and it was all sub-par. Edible, yes. In an Olive Garden quality kind of way, maybe a bit worse. The fettuccine alfredo seemed like it was straight outta the TV dinner box. The added shrimp were a nice size. My Dad got ravioli's in a red sauce with meatballs. Again, just edible. Especially since we were starving. But a very generic taste all around. I honestly felt embarrassed that I brought my Pop to eat this. This is not a true Italian place. It is a gimmicky eatery that makes it on its speakeasy theme atmosphere. If you have ever had real Italian food, the taste of this food will be a total let down.
(2)
Danny M.

The next time you're in Vegas you must stop here! absolutely amazing ambiance and food.
(5)
Andrea F.

This is a good place if you are tired of the typical restaurant atmosphere. Their whole theme is based on the Italian mafia... When you walk in you have to ring the door bell and someone will answer in a small window. its a pretty nice experience.. the inside of the restaurant is very dark and very " mafia" like... the food is decent but the best part is that they always have someone signing during the weekends.
(4)
Corrine M.

I really loved this place. I have been driving by it forever and thought it was just some junky poker bar. I saw the reviews on Yelp and was surprised at how high the reviews were given my impression of the outside. The bf and I were looking for a happy hour spot and Capo's came up. Remembering the positive reviews I decided to give it a shot. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful. Very romantic with live music. Now I get it that it is consistent with a prohibition bar, mangy on the outside, luxurious on the inside. The bar manager was very helpful in terms of ordering suggestions. We were there at happy hour so sat at the bar and enjoyed 1/2 off appetizers and the bf had a few 1/2 off drinks. There is a lot to see in this restaurant. We watched the bar manager argue with the musician to sing more and drink less, the kitchen is open and watched all the food being prepared and the cooks talk back and forth between each other and wrangle over each other to get the food cooked, and watched the matre d' yell at people in the "secret entrance" about coming in. Had we been sitting in the dinning room we would have missed all this. And this may not be for all people, but we loved it. I am so over personality-less drones asking me if I have ever tried their world famous chicken poppers, or something to that effect. We got there around 5pm and it was pretty slow, by the time we left at 7pm the place was packed. It turns out that we were there on Tuesday which is there 2 - 1 Tuesday, 2 entrees for the price of 1. The bf and I decided to come back on another Tuesday to try the entree menu. The only downside was that we ordered deserts to go, the bf got a red velvet cheesecake and I got the bread pudding. I don't really like either cheesecake or red velvet (both are highly overrated as far as I'm concerned), but I did try a bite of his and could appreciate it. Unfortunately the bread pudding was a fail. It was more like cinnamon french toast, not really what I wanted. I still won't reduce a star for that though, I just won't order it again.
(5)
Jamie H.

Ugh, not agreeing with the haters on this one. I've always had great experiences here. I've traveled to many a destination and I have to say Capo's in Vegas is one of the great Off-Strip dinning opportunities. I've also been here more than once so I can base this review on a long-standing patronage rather than a one-time, in passing frivolous complaint. Food is great, reasonable for the quality, dark and secretive atmosphere, wonderful lounge style singers (that can actually sing), and if you behave as an adult aiming for a pleasurable dinning experience, this will be a perfect environment for you. No complaints from me.
(5)
Rick N.

Wow this place has gone way downhill. I came here before and it seemed really good. Went last night and it was horrible. The building doesn't even have AC!! It was miserable in there this is las vegas you need ac when its 110+ outside. The steak was pretty good, but not amazing by any means, I've had way better. The chef burnt the asparagus so bad we just sent it back and didn't pay for it. We finished really quick and got out of there, we won't be back.
(1)
Ty W.

Had dinner here last night for my fathers birthday and to put it lightly...we weren't happy. The back of their menu even says to state any complaint before you leave and asks you not to be a "Jimmy The Weasel". Red flag much? For starters the food was nothing spectacular and extremely overpriced. I had the "Sawed Off" sausage and peppers which was $22! C'mon now. The dish was nearly all pasta and peppers with very little sausage. My dad had the extremely small portioned "Gotti" chicken. My wife had the fettuccine alfredo and actually left the restaurant saying she was still hungry. Don't get me wrong, the food was okay...not spectacular, but okay. Now I'm not one to complain about a restaurant especially when the food is okay. My family and I enjoy trying new places and you're not always going to have a great experience. However, Capo's had me ready to refuse paying the bill. We used a $25 for $50 Groupon last night and Capo's works the system to where the Groupon is useless. We had 4 adults and my 4 year old son (who shared a plate). With the Groupon applied our bill was $77.77 ($127.77 without). However, the waitress took it upon herself to add $25.55 for gratuity putting the bill back up to $103.32. With the price of my Groupon, the bill was actually $0.55 higher than it would have been without a tip and to be honest, the service we received didn't deserve anywhere near a $25 tip. Once they took the credit card, the waitress even went as far as writing the tip amount on the credit card slip herself!!! Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe that's illegal... Now I realize many Groupon's have fine print stating there will be an added gratuity or something but not in Capo's Groupon. Be warned, this place has other reviews about the business scamming customers and now I see why. They make the Groupon useless by adding their own tip at their chosen amount. I will never return to this place and will contact Groupon in attempt to have these theives removed from their site. Now I just have to hope they didn't steal my credit card info!
(1)
Jeremy W.

It was a great atmosphere - complete with prohibition style decor, great actor/servers, and a good lounge rat pack singer. But the food left something to be desired, especially at the price tag. A lot of patrons seemed to be using groupons, which helped on the price. But the menu seems to adjust to this by increasing the price. Great decor, high prices - but no better food than your average Italian eatery.
(3)
Karen D.

First, the main reasons they didn't get 4 stars... it was so dark in there, we couldn't see where we were walking nor did their tiny flashlight work well on my menu, its battery was dying and it wouldn't stay lit. Also, we were seated right next to the singer and, while he was good, it was rather intrusive to be so close to him. Lastly, while the food was good.. it wasn't stupendous. Now, for what we liked.. the ambiance (other than the lighting) was good. Service was great. Food was good. Prices seemed reasonable. And.. the singer was staying in key most of the time. We ordered the antipasto - rather excellent. Our salads (with italian dressing) were boring afterwards, a bit too much lettuce since the antipasto was a salad also. The bread was good, but they were stingy with the butter. My entree was "The Chef Sleeps with the Fishes", a shrimp fettucine that I liked. Hubby's entree was "Angels with Dirty Faces", angel hair pasta with pepperoni, peas, mushrooms & pink sauce.. also good. We had enough leftovers for a couple more meals also. Would we return? Sure. Would we get all quivery with anticipation for returning? Nah.
(3)
Zach D.

I was pretty impressed with Capos. I took my Mom there on a sunday night at about 7pm. There was no wait. The place is cool, its very dark and it is kind of like a old speak easy. Definitely a good idea for a restaurant. We started with the "Bust a Cap" Mushrooms. They we're really good. Definitely unique flavor. For my entree I had lasagna with a meatball on the side. Definitely some of the better lasagna I've had. The marinara is clearly homemade. It had really good flavor. The meat ball was good to. Mom had some kind of chicken dish with a side of risotto. The risotto was unreal. It was so good. It had a strong flavor or garlic and cheese. It was awesome. Overall it was a very good experience. The service is top notch, but it is slower than a chain restaurant. They give you a little bit of time to take in the experience. I definitely will be back.
(4)
Rick B.

Found this place on Yelp and since I like Italian, I figured why not? The first thing that caught my attention was the way you enter the restaurant. I won't spoil it, but its pretty cool and a nice touch to enter the place. Once you enter, it is dimly lit and feels almost like a mob bar. The host was wearing a nice Italian looking suit and the ambiance and decor of the restaurant screams Little Italy, even though it has a tattoo parlor and a check cashing place right next door. Once we were seated, the waitress came over and offered us drinks and told us about the specials which were described excellently. She left and a moment later an assistant had bread and our drinks. We ordered a few moments later and the service never stopped being superb. The food came out and it was excellent. I had the ribeye with blue cheese crumb crust and spaghetti on the side with a caesar salad. Very delicious. We stayed in the restaurant for 2 hours but never felt rushed or pressured to leave. The live music that was playing in the background I didn't even realize it was live until I caught a glimpse of the singer. Overall, I would definitely recommend it. Whether its for a romantic date or just dinner with a good friend, the place works for either occasion.
(5)
Jenna H.

Off the beaten path but very worth it! Quiet, intimate dining with a great atmosphere. Food was excellent very very authentic! They also have a very good wine selection, as well as a few great Italian wines. We will be going back and telling all we know how amazing it was!! HIGHLY recommend reservations as they book up quick due to limited seating.
(5)
Theresa B.

I loved the ambience of this place. Walking up, I thought my boyfriend was trying to take me to a strip joint because there are no windows on the building. Who doesn't love being greeted with "you got any weapons on you?" When walking into a restaurant? The food was decent, but the real draw of the place is the ambience and the nightly entertainment. I didn't care much for sitting next to a couple of rude drunks insulting their "dates" culture all night, but Capo's can't be blamed for that. I will definitely return the next time I'm in Vegas.
(4)
Kevin K.

The greatest thing about this place is the entrance through the front door. Past that, everything goes downhill. I get that this place is trying to go for the Italian Mafia, pseudo rude, Chicago hard ass mentality... but the people are just not hospitable. When greeted at the host stand, they made me sit like a leper on these gross banquet chairs to wait for my table, rather than invite me to sit at the empty bar and grab a drink. The ambiance is kind of interesting but when you actually look at whats going on, you realize that the lights are just turned completely off. Its almost pitch black. Theres kind of a cool lounge singer that plays piano and does Frank Sinatra songs but hes not very good and it gets really annoying after 3 songs. The food is the worst part about this place. Its just downright bad. Its one thing if the place was super cheap and not TRYING to be a nice restaurant. Its not exactly cheap. I had a dry, crusty meatball appetizer, a boring caesar salad, and a completely tasteless eggplant parm. While I was eating my $22 eggplant park, i was legitimately thinking how i would have rather gone down the street to trader joes and eaten the microwaveable eggplant parm that they have for $4.99. The service is bad to average but i think that part of it simply has to do with how dark this place is. Noone can see anything. Our waitress asked us for our drink order without bringing over a drink menu. And she never came back to ask if we wanted a second drink. I just think this place tried to focus on the gimmick too much and is not understanding that they need to provide an actual dining experience.
(1)
Casey j.

My husband and I went to capos on a whim while staying in Vegas. We wanted to go somewhere fun without paying an arm and a leg, and Capo's didn't disappoint. It looks a little weird on the outside, and I was not optimistic but I couldn't have been more wrong. As soon as we got inside, the entire atmosphere shifted and we were standing in a beautiful restaurant with chandelers, high back booths, and Frank Sinatra surrounding the bar. The food was delicious, and the staff was so fun and helpful. We had a great time at Capo's and would absolutely return!
(5)
Jill G.

Horrible. The bread has changed. Bread sticks cut in half, stale. The salads are a third of the size and the dressing is out of a bottle. Waited 45 minutes for our entrees and my chicken Parmesan was cold, my dads lasagna was so burnt you couldn't even cut it with a knife, brothers penne alla vodka was mushy and over cooked and the meatball on the spaghetti tasted like dog food. It was so in edible we all spit it out. The best thing of the night was my glass of chianti. I felt bad for out poor server who was extremely friendly but had no control over the disgusting food. We all got home and had stomach aches even though we just had salad and bread! VOID AT ALL COST!
(1)
Mandi L.

It was hard to decide between 3 stars and 4 stars on this one. I'd love it if Yelp had half stars because I think our experience was actually a 3.5. The ambiance of the restaurant cannot be beat. I've been to the Flamingo location many times and have always loved it. I was happy to see that the decor and general atmosphere of the restaurant was very similar. After being seated, our server took a while to take our order, but she was super friendly. We ordered the antipasto appetizer, which is basically a salad, but an AMAZING salad!! It was delicious. Only problem was that salad came with our entrees as well. Anyway, the antipasto salad was awesome. Then our dinner salads came, both with blue cheese dressing, and they were pretty disappointing. They lettuce was completely swimming in dressing and I didn't have more than a couple bites. Maybe next time I will ask for dressing on the side. My date ordered the ravioli trafficanti, and I ordered the rigatoni with arrabiatta and a meatball. His dish was delicious!!! Unfortunately, we were super full already at that point from bread and salad, we only ate one of the giant ricotta stuffed raviolis. My dish was...just ok. It wasn't bad, but there was absolutely NO wow factor. The meatball was not GREAT, but definitely good. The dish just looked and tasted like something I could make at home with boxed rigatoni and Prego sauce, and throw in some chili peppers. Voila! Next time, I will have to remember to order something more complicated. I would say over all, the food was a 4. Service. The restaurant was not that crowded, but our server seemed to be running around like she was completely swamped. She may have checked on us only once throughout our entire meal. Before our entrees came, we ordered wine so that we could have it with dinner, but our entrees came and we ate them and our server finally came back and said the bar was backed up and our drinks would be coming soon. We just told her to cancel them because we were done eating! I looked at the bar and there were 3 people sitting at it and the bartender just putting glasses away and chatting with the barback. Then she took forever to bring us our check, and to take it after we put our credit card in it. Overall, the service kind of sucked. That would be a 3. So I'd give the restaurant in general a 3.5, but since we can't, sorry Capo's, I have to round down because it definitely was not a 4-star experience. I've always loved this restaurant because of it's unique experience with the entry way, the Sinatra-like singer, and the ambiance, but this time was mildly disappointing. I'd go back, but not anytime soon and it won't be on the top of my list.
(3)
Shae L.

My husband purchased a Group-On for this place, so we decided to have dinner here during our visit to Vegas. The atmosphere and the service were good, however, the food is just ok. I ordered the shrimp scampi and my husband ordered steak and spaghetti. He says that he likes Olive Garden better. LOL.
(3)
Tomas B.

Lived in Vegas back in the 90's and of course now visit 3-5 times a year for gaming, golf some business and of course all the world class dining options this great town has to offer. Sometimes you get way too caught up with making sure that you stay in particular hotels, or eat in big name restaurants, but every once in awhile you will find a diamond in the rough so to speak. At the recommendation of a local here 5 of us set out to Capos a speak easy type old style Italian dining experience. From the minute you walk in the door you are no longer at the Bellagio, the Wynn but back to the days of yesteryear when old style Italian Salons ruled the Vegas Empire. A dark type setting with booths, tables, long wooden bar is your ambience with Godfather & Goodfellas movies playing in the background and Bobby walking the room singing your old time Sinatra & Vale favorites you know you are in for something different and with hope special as well. Prices are inexpensive here as all meals come with choice of soup or salad and several drinks at the bar were charged at Happy Hour prices even though it was almost 9PM when we got there nice touch. After sitting we ordered two orders of their meatballs and peppers with homemade spicy sauce and a Chi Town Shrimp scampi. Fresh bread with Garlic butter was fresh and excellent. These 3 appetizers were more than enough to split for 5. The meatballs were large not very moist but the tasty, fresh and the sauce very spicy but an excellent accoutrement to this very interesting presentation. The Shrimp were over bread soaked in scampi sauce. Shrimp a little on the hard side, but the sauce was extremely tasty and very good. Soups and 1 salad ordered as part of meals. Two Wedding Soups with chunks of Sirloin steak were as expected, the pasta fagoli interesting and again very tasty salads were a wet blue cheese that were very cold and fresh. Again all orders quite large and these were included in the entrees. Dinners: Traffacanti Rigatoni was stuffed pasta with Cheese Procusitto in a creamy Alfredo sauce. Excellent dish but there was no mention on the menu that the Rigatoni was "Spinach Rigatoni" this was fine as I like that but we were splitting up the dishes and it would have been nice to have known. A stuffed Chicken Anastasia with Ricotta, Spinach covered in a pink sauce was as described and very tasty with a light coating of bread crumb as well. A linguini carbarnaro with chicken was one of the best dishes on the table, but it had a tough time competing with the Linguine with fresh white clam sauce. These 4 dishes were split to 5 people & none of us could move after this. Their Espresso, Cappuccino machine was not working so we skipped desert and coffee enjoyed another drink on the house by the owner and listened to Bobby belt out Sinatra. Tough to leave this little gem but all good things must come to an end. Very well kept little secret that will definitely be a return trip for me next time I'm in town
(4)
Sara Y.

From the door, this place looks like a mobster hide-out. We go inside and its like a movie scene. The man yells at us "What do you want?" followed by us looking terrified and wondering if we are at a restaurant or in a sketchy place. Then a door opens out of nowhere and we are led inside to an old, italian, speakeasy bar. The decor is awesome! Frank Sinatra is playing, the windows are barred with mirrors, and the entire place is dark. We begin with a nice glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. The server's recommendation is spot on! We had the Ravioli, Fettucine Alfredo, and the Lasagna. Our entrees came with fresh bread with an amazing herb butter and a generous salad. My boyfriend's ravioli were huge! They were very tasty with a ricotta cheese filling. My lasagna was really good, and the tomato sauce was sweet. My friend had the fettucine. He didn't share and he scarfed it up, down to the last noodle, before I could try it! I guess he liked it. The bar looked really cool but we sat in the red booths because I love booths! Service was excellent, however, the place was quite slow for a Friday night, perhaps because we were eating at 10pm. My friend loves mafia movies so he took a liking to this place. The prices were moderate. We'd love to return when we are in the area again to try out their bar and catch live music next time.
(4)
Jeff C.

Dined on a significant discount coupon ( Restaurants.com ). OK, the Mafioso atmosphere was kind of cool and the entertainment was fun. The service was so undertrained it was almost as comical as it was annoying. Asked server (maybe battlefield-promoted busboy) about some of the wines and he said "I don't know, I just drink Jack n' stuff". Didn't offer to bring someone over more knowledgeable. Pulled menus away before we ordered, tried to pull plates away at odd times. Just really unpolished service...not rude, just disconnected. In any case, Caesar salad was institutional tasting. House salad was better. Lasagna was very tasty, although portion was small. New York Steak was actually very good. Overall, was satisfied based on the discounted cost. Would have been appreciably less satisfied at full cost and there would certainly be better options at comparable cost.
(3)
Erica G.

Came here on Saturday night for my mom's birthday. It was our first time here as we were visiting from out of town and it was such an awesome experience. You have to ring a doorbell before you walk in and once you enter there is dim lighting, a guy singing, and an overall fun atmosphere. The staff was really friendly and attentive. The dark lighting makes it hard to read the menus but good thing they have flashlights inside. Definitely try the salad with the garlic dressing it is so delicious. I got the arrabiata pasta and added a meatball and was so disappointed our hotel didn't have a fridge because I would have loved to eat the left overs. This is a great place to go for a date or as a group. Even though it is a little off the strip it is totally worth it for the great experience. Capo's is definitely a place I will be returning to next time I am in Vegas. We also made reservations..not sure if it is required but I would definitely recommend it. We arrived about 15 minutes before our reservation time and were immediately seated.
(5)
Nicole W.

So I was doing an Elvis renewal while we had some friends in town and I was trying to create a whole Vintage-Vegas day. Well, there's not a lot of authentic vintage left in this town, so we settled for fabricated vintage instead. Luckily someone I know started talking about this place and it piqued my interest. After further research on Yelp, I was sold. The idea for Capo's is that you are in a speakeasy from the 1930's. Back entryways, secret doors, dim lighting... it all makes for a fun and interesting atmosphere. Our friends were especially impressed since we surprised them with our restaurant selection. When you get into the restaurant, be prepared for the dim lighting- they really aren't kidding here. It was still daylight outside when we got to the restaurant and it took my eyes several minutes to adjust. But they keep the idea fun and even give you little flashlights on your menu to help you read it if necessary. The seating is posh and comfortable and I love the chandeliers above every table. The tables are large enough for a party of four (like ours) to have a good time, but still intimate enough for all you Romeos out there. At 6 o'clock they have a singer that performs old Sinatra songs and the like. He was a great guy that not only sang well, but also chats up the diners and later dedicates songs to them. My girlfriend and I had "Unforgettable" dedicated to us. Needless to say, I felt pretty special. As for the meal, they start you off with bread and garlic butter. The butter was tasty, but like other reviewers said the bread hardens up pretty quickly. Not really sure how this is possible, but it's true. It's not inedible but just not as yummy as when they first bring it out. The salads were great and vinaigrette dressing was delicious. The veggies were fresh and I loved the little artichoke heart they throw in for good measure (but I'm a sucker for artichokes). I ordered the Vodka Penne and it was so good I'm still thinking about it. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce had a lot of flavor. I was very happy with my entree. Two others in my party ordered the pasta with alfredo and another ordered the stuffed chicken. Everyone else said their entrees were good, but I don't think they liked them as well as I liked mine. Our waitress was fantastic- super friendly and checked up on us just enough. She was also more than happy to bring out a special cake that our friends had made for us and even lit a candle on it. The other employees we met were really friendly as well. The few cons: -bread could be better and perhaps a couple of entrees as well -for how nice the dining area is, the bathroom made me a little sad -I didn't like walking through a smokers lounge to get back outside -it was too warm in the restaurant- not sure if the air was broken or they were going for the speakeasy atmosphere, but the temperature needed to be turned down about 5 degrees (and I'm always cold, so you know it has to be warm for me to say something) -the food is a little overpriced I'm going with five stars since this was overall a very memorable experience for me. Between the employees, the singer, the food, and the atmosphere I definitely have plans to come back.
(5)
Celia B.

We met some friends at Capos Italian Restaurant (their only location now being on W. Sahara Ave in LV, NV. We loved the other location and were hoping that the new location would be just as good or better. Please note that we are a couple that go out to dinner often, we like all kinds of food and are willing to pay for great service, food and ambiance. Our journey here began when we went into the private room entrance and we were asked "how many are in your party." For those of you who frequented the "other" location, this was a first of many touches that are now gone from the "new" location. We were then asked if we wanted to sit at our table and wait for our friends. We opted to have a drink at the bar. The bar is actually opposite the open kitchen which is very HOT and not comfortable at all. The bartender, who was a very good one, was talking to us about schedule issues for the staff and how she was supposed to be there in the morning and not the evening......etc, etc. Not exactly a welcoming opener to our dinner. Our friends showed up within a few minutes and we were escorted back to a back booth in the restaurant. I asked if it was a good table and was told it was "superb". Ah, if they only told us that a large party was going to be sitting in front of us! The noise was so loud I couldn't hear the people next to me talk. When the singer began his act, the place was way over the top loud. In the other location, the singer interacted with the people in the restaurant. This was not the case here. The restaurant air-conditioning was almost non-existent and actually become extremely uncomfortable. No, I wasn't having a hot flash, I was HOT! Is this a sign of the restaurant not being able to afford their energy bill?? Our waitress was very nonchalant and really not very friendly. We ordered drinks, and then dinner. The menu is extensive although no eggplant dishes which was weird for an Italian Restaurant. The food was just "okay". We have definitely had better and for way less money. One of the ladies in our party had a shrimp dish and the shrimp was almost hard as a rock and way overcooked. When the Chef came around to ask how things were, our friend said that her shrimp dish was way overcooked. His response, "thank you for letting us know", and moved on. We had a piece of cheese cake for dessert with caramel sauce and it was worse than store bought cheese cake. The flavor was simply "okay". Not great. We did use a Restaurant.com coupon which saved us $30 but the coupon also stipulates that 18% gratuity is added to the check. I would skip this restaurant and this coupon. With so many choices for GREAT Italian food, I would definitely avoid this restaurant and try some of the GREAT ones here in Vegas.
(2)
Jamie W.

We have eaten here 3 times and absolutely love the atmosphere. The meatball with peppers was to die for the first 2 times and completely bland and mediocre the 3rd time. The calamari is outstanding. We had rude service the first time from a bartender that clearly didn't want to be a bartender and the 3rd time had a young girl who was just as surly and knew nothing about the food and had an attitude. I can't recommend Capo and we won't be returning. Casa di Amore also has great atmosphere, food and fantastic friendly service so if you are looking for someplace off the strip with similar food/pricing/music this is a much better choice in my opinion.
(1)
Kim D.

I was concerned about food quality given the kitschy theme & location but everything was really delicious. We will definitely go back. I loved the added entertainment value for the 21st birthday we were celebrating but it left me wanting more. If the waitresses were in character similar to the host that would be the icing on the cake. Great choice for a celebration, fun Vegas restaurant or honestly for a great meal. We were really glad we went. The 21 somethings at our table thought it was a cool choice as well. Just 10 min from our hotel at the Mirage. I recommend asking for an extra sauce on the side. The alfredo, creamy garlic & marinara were awesome & the bread dips very well indeed.
(5)
Scott S.

Based upon fellow Yelp reviews, I thought, we're in for a treat! Wrong! Upon arriving, the restaurant is so dimly lit that they have mini flashlights so you can read the menu. I also think the lack of lighting hides the mediocrity of the food. I ordered the chicken piccatta. It wasn't very tender or flavorful. The accompanying pasta and marinara sauce was the worst I've eaten in a long time. The salad which preceded the entree was swimming in Italian dressing and grated Parmesan cheese. This place would have one star, but the service was attentive. The singer had a good voice and was pleasant to listen to during dinner. I tipped him $5 on my way out to show some appreciation for his talent. Perhaps I didn't order the right dish, but I won't be back when I visit Las Vegas.
(2)
Brian A.

A good example of a restaurant that has so much potential, so many positives that it should have no problem sitting comfortably at 5 stars ...but, apparently the whole place, from management to staff, doesn't care one lick what you think about their place. The food is great - five star for sure - but sloppily prepared, way overpriced and presented with an air of arrogance and intimidation. As if the whole place was saying " Don't you know who we are, were Capo's you ungrateful little punk. Now, sit down, shut up and eat your dinner or we're gonna come over here and make you." Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to get ready for some thick necked guys in really nice silk suits that are going to be paying me a visit real soon.
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Allison S.

This place has the best meatball ever!!! Host was a bit moody, but beyond that the food was excellent. Not a big fan of their salad, it was very boring and dressing wasn't good, but soup was delicious! My husband and I shared the meatball appetizer. Two huge meatballs, but still wanted more! My husband had the steak, he said it was so-so.. I had the penne with arrabiata sauce, it was spicy and flavorful, Yum!!!
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tina s.

Great food! Fun atmosphere. Wish the waiters stuck with the theme.... The waiters were nice and helpful but I kinda wanted them to give us some Italian mafia attitude.
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Megan S.

There are TWO "Capo's Italian Cuisine's" on yelp so I will copy what I wrote on the other page. I would come here again just for the experience, not for the food. This truly is a speak-easy, and most would not expect what happens when you enter the place which makes it fun. The outside looks like it was once a Hooters, that's because it once was ha ha ha. But you can barely tell when you get inside. It is very dark inside, very swanky. I loved it because it was romantic. I wish they had real candles on the table, but maybe that is a city ordinance or because it would make the restaurant hotter than it already was. The kitchen is open (hooters give away number 2) so I think that is what heats up the place. The menu's come with cute little flashlights so you can read in the dimly lit room, which i thought was a nice touch. I ordered a pellegrino, I was expecting the bottle to be chilled but it wasn't. I didn't complain though. Our waitress was a sweetheart and very attentive. I ordered the Clams and Linguini in a White Sauce - I believe it is called "The gallows with clams" - It was alright, kind of soupy with no real flavor..nothing I would write home about. My boyfriend ordered the "Sawed off sausage" but took it back. Not really any sauce and the sausage was just a little too spicy and he already had heartburn. He then ordered the "Al Capone Carbonara" - He said it lacked flavor, but once he added a little salt to it, he enjoyed it a bit more. So dinner was "Meh" to say the least. We ordered the "Cannoli" for dessert and that was fantastic! SOOOO delicious. So like I said we would come back for the experience and the Cannoli.. but thats about it. A little too expensive for the quality of food you actually get. Have fun!
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Joanne S.

Great foog and fun atmosphere! Gotta try the meatballs.
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Tim M.

There food is soo good!! The staff is really nice, and the piano player/entertainer is great also. Has a great atmosphere, really kind of "old School", but in the best possible way!! I highly recommend this place. One of the best Chicken Parms I have ever had. I really can not say enough good things about this place!! The only bad point is the darkness and the flashlights on the menus, but that is part of the atmosphere so it is not that big of deal for me.
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Henry S.

The part of the charm of this place is the decor and lay out. As others have said before, you have to ring a door bell in order to be let in. Its really sets the mood for a fun and unique dining experience. I found Capo's through yelp and was not let down. The service was outstanding and the food was delicious. This place is dimly lit with the old school red leather booths. It offers a lot of privacy and has a very intimate feeling. My wife and I decided to share a dish as I read that portions are large and plus our eating schedule was waaaay off because we were in Vegas. We cam here on a Wednesday night around 10:15 and ordered the mushroom caps and the ravioli with a side of meat ball. The meat ball was very flavorful and tender, the ravioli was huge and had tons of diced Italian sausage in the sauce. The mush room caps were good as well. Over all great dining experience and is worth the drive off the strip.
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Carissa C.

Making a memory with a meal is all what its cracked up to be. Friday night was the second time I had been to this place and it was just as great as I remember. I scored a groupon $60 for $30 and decided to take some friends who were Capo-virgins. I do recommend reservations as it does book up. It took us a few minutes to find the door as it kind of gives you an "alley way" entrance to the place. This is the first time at this location and I actually thought it was more amazing than the last one (on Trop) that I had been to. Upon entry there is a little mobster suprise experience that you just have to see for yourself. I don't want to spoil the fun even though I have seen others spill the beans reviews on here. Once you find yourself in the joint, and you are shown your table you will find yourself thinking what century am I in?? The place is dimly lit. Probably the darkest restaurant I have ever been to but ya know its all about the secretive down low. lol As we were seated, the 1970s round red leather booths are to die for (but don't say that out loud) along with velvet wallpaper and these amazing chandelliers above the tables....loved them! They hand you the menus which accompany a little flash light so you can actually see it. Nice idea. For our meal I ordered the Stuffed Chicken Anastasia-lightly breaded and stuffed with ricotta and spinach. The menu says its topped with pink sauce but it was topped with red sauce and a dab of pink sauce. I just ordered some more pink sauce and I was good to go. It came with some angel hair pasta with red sauce. It was alooot of food to eat but it was so good. I shared with the table some of the chicken. I just couldnt eat even half of it. The BF ordered the Capones Cabanara and he devoured that. I'm not a fan of peas so I only tried a small bite but it was great. My friend ordered the spaghetti with meatball (and it was huge). She said the meatball was full of flavor and the best she ever had. Her husband ordered the Mad Dog Marsala....which seemed not so big of a plate full but he loved every bite. On a side note I must say that this isnt the "best" Italian we've had but it was good and the experience makes it great! The wine, bread and salads were a perfect addition. We all ordered 2 drinks and our drinks were at least half the bill. No joke. Thanks for the drinks Groupon! haha Actually I think the drinks were more than the Groupon but who is counting. The service was awsome-very attentive and friendly with a Italian mobster edge. lol Don't forget about the live music "thats amore". Very special touch! I must say I highly recommend this place. It is very romantic-great for a date, fun to take some peeps to, and just to stop by and have a drink with the pin striped suits. My friends loved the experience and the food so a good pat on the back to us for taking them. Now who can I take next? ;)
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Joe T.

Atmosphere and music is great. Sat at the bar and the bartender was great. Food wasnt great. Calamari was rubbery and tasted old. Pasta was over cooked and a bit disapointing. Bartender offered us the cheesecake for dessert. We agreed just to have him come back and tell us there out of cheese cake. Saw the happy hour menu and that might make me stop by again to give them a chance.
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Teri C.

Recommendations come highly for Capo's Italian, and I was definitely intrigued. How can one not be when you hear about their mysterious greeting? The BF (now the Big F) and I walked in without reservations on a Sunday evening. For our party of two, we got to sit on stage. For future reference, there are very cool romantic booths also available. We went straight for their "Made-Man Pastas." The Big F chose "Capo's Lasagna" for $18.50. It's "lasagna pasta layered with Italian sausage, crushed meatballs, ricotta cheese and fresh herbs topped with Capo's special sugo and cheeses." He also added a Homemade Italian Meatball for $6. (Although it does say 'meatballs' on the menu, it's really one big meatball.) I chose the "Tortellini Trafficante" for $18.50, "pasta rings stuffed with cheese served with proscuitto, peas and mushrooms in our creamy alfredo sauce." I also paid $4 for the added Italian Sausage. Both dinners are served with bread, butter, and a choice of Pasta Faggioli, Tony's Duck Soup, or their House Salad. We both chose "Tony's Duck Soup" because the name sounded crazy enough. They describe it as "Italian egg drop soup with garlic, spinach, and a touch of crushed red pepper." The soup was simple, but a bit too salty for my tastes. Although the Big F enjoyed his lasagna, he thought it could be better. He did finish it all up though. My tortellini dish was good with its creamy sauce, but definitely very heavy. (I had leftovers.) The added Italian sausage wasn't particularly a favorite of mine either, perhaps my tastes aren't refined enough. As a result, we never made it to dessert. With names like "Ma Barker's Cobbler," "Leo's Lips Lava Cake," and "Dillinger's Chocolate Covered Cannoli's," you're saddened you missed out. For the ambiance, I'll give it a solid five stars. The restaurant really does make you feel like you're part of this secret society. It would be great for groups or a dinner for two. In terms of food, I'd give it a 3. Overall, a four star rating. (Pics of our dinner are posted!) Apparently they also have a happy hour from 5 to 7 pm!
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Michele M.

Atmosphere is fun! They play the part very well and the restaurant is nice. However, I wasn't impressed with the food at all. The live music was way too loud and made it so we couldn't even talk. I had the chicken parm with pasta and a meatball. Chicken was horrible...tasted exactly like a Smart Ones healthy meal. However, the meatball was pretty amazing!
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Brock W.

Service was a 2 the food was a 3 and dessert was a 5.
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Tk A.

WORST SERVICE EVER!!!! When we went inside, before entering the actual restaurant, there was a room where you have to ring the door bell to enter the restaurant. It took them 5 mins to let us in; making us wait in the cold. Once we get in and got table, it took the waitress 15 mins before noticing that we were here. soooooo the service was a bad. Now the food.... We ordered, the scampi shrimp and the rib eye steak dinner. it was OK, nothing special. the rib eye steak comes with the steak and mashed potato, and THAT'S ALL. I can go to walmart and make my own steak for like quarter of the price. overall, im just pissed at the service!!!!
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Lia L.

A short drive from the strip, Capo's is totally worth leaving the bright lights and drunken frat boys stumbling down Las Vegas Boulevard. Go West on Tropicana and you're there in about 15 minutes. The beauty is in the details at Capo's. When you arrive, you walk into a small vestibule. Soon, a small window slides open and a slightly frightening italian man asks what you want. If you manage to convince him you deserve entrance (don't worry- you will), he disappears, only to reappear shortly thereafter to open the door wide, allowing you into the dimly lit restaurant. The chairs and booths are comfortable. The music is fun and often sung by a guy trying for all his might to be Sinatra. Old ganster movies such as the OG Ocean's 11 are playing on a large flatscreen above the bar. The walls are decorated with pictures of infamous mobsters and the boothes are all red velvet and leather. The food. My. God. The. Food. Take a lactaide before you get there- these people are serious about cheese. And garlic. This is everything you love but know you shouldn't about Italian cusine. I highly recommend the bruschetta (a beautiful harmony of tomatoes, onion and pesto with a bit of a kick) and "The Chef Sleeps with da Fishes" (an alfredo dish with at least a dozen large, tender shirmp swimming in creamy cheesey goodness). This is a great place for groups and families. We had a party of 25 including 5 children and 4 teenagers. Everyone LOVED both the food and the ambiance. There was another large group of about 20 and we had absolutely NO problem with service. Everyone was very attentive with the doorman, waiter, busboy and party planner all coming by to make sure everyone was taken care of. The skinny: Credit cards are accepted. Entrees range from $10.50 for spaghetti w/ meatballs to $25 for specialty dishes Several desserts are available for about $7 each Full bar and good wine selection available Reservations are HIGHLY recommended as the place is not big **Important note: If you have a group of 15 or more you will have to have a set menu, where everyone pays the same price, starting at about $35 p/p. Children under ten are half price.
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Len M.

I picked up a groupon for this as I love Italian food and who doesn't love the mafioso style of the place that I heard things about. It was cool walking in and the little hidden door, the man at the door was very funny and made a couple of jokes before letting me and my date in. Service was pretty good and the food was excellent. Nice and dimly lit, very comfortable place to go. Will certainly go back again.
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Ambika K.

From the moment we entered until the time we left it was a great experience! The decor was beautiful, damask style wallpaper, chandeliers and even the booths. I really enjoyed the gentleman singing Frank Sinatra covers during our meal as well as the servers. The food was quite good, I felt that my dish was lacking a bit of salt, but the drinks were generous! The ambiance was lovely, ideal for a romantic date or a nice dinner with the girls. I hope to return!
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Roberta M.

I was really excited to visit Capos after reading the other reviews and I must say I was a little disappointed. The gentleman at the front door was excellent, he was very polite and funny. Unfortunately he is the only staff member I am able to compliment. The rest of the staff must of been having an off night. The bar tenders were very short and rude, and our waitress was horrible. We had a party of 7 and we must have waited 10 minutes alone for them to come say hi and take the drink order. The gentleman from the door walked by and noticed no one had been at the table and I believe he went and said something, but without him we may have waited 30 minutes for the waitress. The waitress was unattentive and at one point just down right rude after she brought the bill and a gentleman from the table simply asked a question about the gratuity automatically being included into the bill. She got upset and said "well if you don't wanna tip me just don't pay that part" and she proceeded to scratch out the gratuity line on the check, and all we wanted to know was what it was. Like I mentioned the staff was not very friendly this particular night. The food was good, but maybe slightly overpriced. That wasnt the end of the world though. The restaurant ambiance was great, and all together it was a nice dinner. If I ever go back I will make sure I get a different waitress.
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Franca C.

THIS PLACE IS FANTASTIC!! Everything about it, especially the food!! It is a must try!! I can't wait to go back and take all my friends there!! It's hard to even get a reservation there, it is so busy there! That should tell you something!! You need to know the password to get in too....it was "meatballs" when I went. Maybe because they have the best meatballs in the city, hands down!!!! Love this place, I am making it my Sunday tradition!!
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Kim B.

This place was okay I had the chicken anastasia, it was a dry piece of chicken stuffed with spinach someone forgot about the ricotta, the sugo sauce was awful and bland, but my hubby had the gotti and mash potatoes and it was delicious. Beware this is not a place to go with a big party, and beware they charge $100.00 for the private room and with big parties they don't allow you to sit anywhere else then the private room. They add on tips and the service sucks.. They don't allow splitting the checks. The power went out our server never came to check on us once during the outage, if it wasn't for the bus boy we never would have gotten our drinks refilled, and it took 2.5 hours to get our food.. we attempted to make reservations earlier that day but they don't open til 5pm we called at 450pm and we're able to make a reservation were told that they would waived the room fee, when we got there they hunted me down to question me about the fee. I wouldn't have minded paying the fee but there was no air conditioning and it was a little side room that was hot and stuffy and there was no view to enjoy the entertainment, not what one expects to pay additional for. Our bill was over 400.00 and an additional tip of 85 was placed on the bill for a party of 10 adults and 4 children. After the 2.5 hour wait for dinner we couldn't wait to get out of there and I was to hot and exhausted from complaining about the stupid room fee to stay and complain about the awful service. I felt ripped of with the quailty and quanity of the food vs. The price. I thank them for at least taking the room fee off as it is not worth it and they had told me that they would waive the fee in the first place anyways. Thank you Capos for making our yearly Vegas family vacation dinner memorable in a bad way. We won't be back, there is to many other places in Las Vegas that consistantly serve better food with better service then this place that will appreciate our business..
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John B.

Capo's Is A Real Kick. The concept and atmosphere are great. We were there on a Sunday and they had a Frank Sinatra era singer doing classics. The music was a bit too loud but that was part of the fun- it was not so loud we couldn't hear each other. The food was good- all 4 in our party were pleased- and better then expected. Those of us who ordered chicken entrees the portions were perfect. Those who ordered pasta needed take home boxes. A bit over the top for an every night stop- but a great choice for a fun special night out.
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Gary R.

After reading their reviews I knew we had a 50/50 shot on our visit. It is an interesting entrance complete with the sliding window like an old speakeasy. The Host with his thick accent (Chicago not NY) welcomed and seated us right away. The place is on the darker side as far as lighting but adds to the mood. The menu's come with small LED flashlights to read them. As usual we get the "forgetful" server but had I would imagine a floor Manager check on us and she got our drinks right away and no issues after that. The bread is ok, not their home made but was warm and the garlic butter was good. We tried the Caesar salad with pasta and meatballs. Its a different combination and now we can say we tried it and something different next time. My wife's eggplant was very good and that is her signature dish to try when we go out. My Spaghetti and Meatballs was good (not the best I have ever had and not the worst). We skipped dessert so you are on your own with that if you go. We enjoyed ourselves and would go back again for another shot and recommend it as well.
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Diana D.

The place outside is just plan but when u go in it's ok. You need to ring the door bell and someone says hey in a tiny little window and you enter from another wall. Place is super dark, they have tiny flashlights on the menu. The bread they give you is hard with no flavor. Ordered Caesar salad (Taste like raw garlic and butter or oil didn't like it) and Italian dressing salad (salad seems old not bright green or crisp to it). Ordered the clam paste with white wine. The clams was soo over cooked it seem like I was chewing gum there. The paste was cover cooked. The sauce has a tiny bit of spicy which I didn't like. I didn't even finish 1/2 my plate. Took it to go. Hoping someone would eat it at home. nope ending up in the trash. Waste of $23.95 Also ordered the Sausage Spaghetti plus extra $5.00 for a huge meatball. The paste was over cooked again, the meatball was soft, the sauce didn't taste good had a sweet but nasty bitter flavor, and the sausage was just ok nothing special. Chef Boyardee Ravioli is soo much better. Could have bought a few dozen cans. I would not go back there. I wouldn't even go there to begin with but my roommate gave me a gift card. So I went. Should have sold it. Next time going with my gut tells me and not my heart.
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Jim R.

I loved the entrance. We were a large party of 15 people. We ate family style ordering and sharing appetizers and meals. The singer was doing his thing. We were all having a good time and unwinding. It reminded me of a family meal as we were loud and laughing a lot.
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John F.

Over-priced but delicious. For an off-the-strip restaurant I thought they were a bit pricey on certain items and they even charged more for an item then it was listed on the menu. The staff was overall friendly and they even had a guy singing a few songs throughout the night. There were four of us and everyone really enjoyed their meals. "The Gallows With Clams" - had been craving fresh pasta with some red clam sauce for a long time and this absolutely satisfied that craving. A bit pricey at $23 but it was a nice size portion with a good amount of clams. (similar dish at Maggianos which is on the strip is only $16) "Mad Dog Marsala" w/Chicken + mushroom risotto - Kacey ordered and enjoyed but way, way, way overpriced at $28. The meal is listed at $24 and the waitress listed off the sides available. However she failed to mention that the risotto was going to add another $4 as a substitute. Way overpriced for one piece of chicken and a little side of risotto. "The Mob's Meatball Salad" - friend that ordered it loved it. I tried Meatball and it was delicious. "Capo's Lasagna" - friend loved it. Be careful if you order drinks as they are pricey and add up quick.
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Razz A.

This place is the best kept secret off the Vegas Strip. Every time I have a friend from out ta town visit, I make it a must stop. The atmosphere, service, food, and entertainment are second to none. everything from the second you enter the door, until the moment you leave is a top shelf experience. Capo's has a perfect recipe for an unforgettable experience. If you visit one place in Vegas, visit Capo's
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Jeannie R.

My family and I, from Brooklyn, NYC, enjoyed a delicious and authentic Italian dinner at Capo's last night. This is the ONLY restaurant in Vegas where you will find the most delicious Italian specialties, like eating at Gramma's, for a very affordable price. Their meatballs rival Rao's and come out on top without a doubt. The macaroni dishes are overflowing and are topped with the most delicious specialty gravies. Not to mention, the very refreshing, old world speak-easy charm, very efficient staff (with pleasant personalities), and the entertainment truly is a time machine back to the Sinatra days that make this whole dining experience a worthwhile destination to say the least. So put this one on the top five list, and enjoy a unique dining experience. Bobby Liguori, the Frank Sinatra - of the night, should not be missed! His performance is Sinatra - close your eyes and let his voice take you back. He is a Brooklyn boy as well!! He performs on the weekends only and he definitely the frosting on top of this mouthwatering cake! Try Capo's - YOU WILL NOT REGRET THE TRIP!
(5)
Brandy P.

Went here for dinner last night with some friends from out of town. Very dark, which is fine unless you want a good look at your food before you eat it. The only air conditioning they had were 2 portables, which weren't doing the job. It was very hot in the restaurant -- we were all sweaty by the time we got our food. Uncomfortable. I was expecting somewhat of a speakeasy experience -- didn't get it. Except for the lighting and the entrance (you walk into a lobby then ring a bell to get seated), there were no dramatics here. Maybe the staff was too hot to do their spiel. Food was ok, nothing spectacular. They claimed the lasagna was full of sausage and hamburger meat -- there was about 3 small chunks of sausage, the rest was ricotta cheese and sauce. Not enough to have any leftovers, which I thought was cheap for the prices they charge. Overall, it was a little below average. I won't be back.
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G J.

I love the food and the great service BUT I made reservations for my work event (7 people) and the location on Tropicana was closed. I wish they would have told me this when I called the Tropicana number and made the reservations??? We had to wait for a taxi to take us to the 2nd location. Not a good way to impress the owner of your company
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Katherine S.

I was treated here by my boyfriend on Valentines' day :) Entering the place is very amusing! They definitely take reservations, so call ahead! It would be much better that way! I've heard that this place is actually a speakeasy restaurant, which is very interesting! Since we had a reserved table it was funny to know we had an intimidating body guard by our table the whole night. Oh, the place is really dark. It took awhile for my eyes to adjust. Since it was valentines' day there was a menu special. Came with appetizer, entree and dessert and a coffee drink (espresso I think?) I'm not sure if it's a common thing, but our orders took a long time. I'm wondering if it's used to promote digestion between meals. But we weren't left sitting there starving, so we had alot of time to relax and enjoy the atmosphere and each other's company. There was music playing (godfather's theme 3 times in a row x.x) and a live singer was there for awhile, it was great. Overall, I think the food was okay, the bill was big ($60-$70 for just two people) However I think anyone who can afford to splurge should visit. It's a good experience.
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Michael A.

Capo's was certainly a different dining experience. Let me make things clear, these people are reservation only so don't plan on showing up without one as they will not let you inside. These people give off a genuine 1940's gangster style experience. The people here have New York and Italian accents giving off an extra impression. The lighting here is very dim and the atmosphere is romantic and intimate. They have a Frank Sinatra style vocalist singing in the dining area every 10-15 minutes. The food however was not outstanding, though it was very good. The pasta here had an odd, metallic taste to it. Other than that, the chicken was very well done and the rest was very good. I will certainly be back but maybe for a more romantic occasion.
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Jason m.

The entrance was the #1 impressive thing about this place, as it is completely a surprise and almost shocks you. I won't give it up here but it's worth at least getting a drink to experience that part. Greeter was great. Lounge singer was very 70s and campy, but liked him none the less. Food is pretty below average in pretty much every way possible. Bread they bring out is pretty bad and dries out within minutes of being at the table to the point it's inedible. Salads were small, boring and WAY drowned in dressing. Calamari is $15 or so, and is half the size of what they'd give you at Capitol Grille, and is pretty bland and mushy. the pasta tasted as though it were cooked in rancid water. the chef was nice enough to come out and bring my wife a personalized dish that he eats, and it tasted the same. we smiled and pretended to enjoy it just to keep from looking like big complainers. We literally don't complain usually, but her first dish was inedible. My lasagna was decent, but nothing spectacular and the sauce was too sweet (but that's a matter of taste, so i digress.) Desert: It was spectacular. Try the tiramisu, it is the best I've ever had. Canolis were great too. Loved it. Our server was new, and he told us as such, so he was pretty clueless overall, but very nice as well. Bus boys were very attentive. Service overall was above average but the food was just so mediocre I can't think of a reason to talk myself into visiting again. If you go, get a drink, maybe an app, and head somewhere else for a good italian dinner. For God's sake, Maggianos (a chain) kills this place at the same price point. You're better of there or Macaroni Grill truthfully.
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Alana S.

We were wanting a restaurant that was not overly priced, which is normally what you find in Vegas. It was a nice restaurant with a great atmosphere, reasonably price meals, and really attentive staff. I would definitely come back to this little hidden gem!
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Deanna B.

We found this resteraunt thank you to all of you yelpers!! My BF took me for my Bday and we loved it! The food was sooooo good and we were given a cozy little romantic booth. We also gave them a bday cake that they placed candles on and the singer came out with the waitress and sang to me over his microphone. Sounds embarressing but thankfully because of the way the cozy little booth was it was all good. The bathroom was nice and clean. The prices were really good and like I said the food tasted amazing. My only issue was the music was VERY loud so if your looking for a place to just sit and chat. This won't be the right venue for you!
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Tyrone S.

I'm from New York and I know good Italian food when I see it and this place is the best Italian restaurant I've ever been too. The place's atmosphere is very cool and the place brings an old mafia restaurant vibe to it. I normally don't give restaurants five stars but this restaurant was well deserved.
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John S.

One of the best speak-easy Italian restaurants in Vegas. The staff was very friendly and the food was excellent! The atmosphere and the entertainment was great! One of the most enjoyable parts was the singer who sang Sinatra hits throughout the night. There was individual table entertainment as we waited for our food to be cooked as well Ours was a magician who entertained us for a portion of time until our meal was completed. Awesome food. We ordered two pasta plates, they were filling and delicious. We ended up ordering the chocolate covered cannolis and those were magnificent as well. We will definitely be visiting this hidden gem frequently. Pro-tip - Let your server know you are a local for a discount.
(5)
Kent I.

Came here for a wedding rehearsal dinner. This is a really dark place. Once entering this establishment, your eyes take some time getting acclimated to how dark it is inside. The food was good and the service was attentive.
(4)
Norma H.

All of The food was fantastic the ambiance and the entertainment wonderful!
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Angela E.

Visiting my best friend in Vegas & we decided to check this place out after hearing great things. Here is our experience.... We walk into a small foyer with locked doors and a doorbell for entrance, this is at 6 PM on Wednesday. A small wizard of oz "face door" opens with a guy asking is we have reservations, we tell him no, he offers us to come in if we agree to sit at the bar, we were ok with that. I'm thinking "are they going for an Italian Mafia impression? Cuz, it's working!!" We sit at a nice big bar, in a place that was at least 90% empty --- REALLY? And a reservation is necessary for a table or booth? Bartender takes our drink orders and delivers the menus. The place is so dark, the menus have a keychain flashlight attached to them. The Caesar salad was limp, greasy and pretty flavorless. The pasta e figioli soup had a nice flavor, but the purÃ©e texture was kinda weird, I prefer a broth and chunky texture. My friend ordered the "sleeps with fish" specialty pasta dish, and she said it was VERY good. I ordered the vodka specialty pasta with blackened chicken, the pasta "pink" sauce was really flavorful and I really enjoyed the sun-dried tomatoes. The blackened chicken was extremely salty. The bread served with the meal was really good. The bartender/waitress asked us to give her our honest impression of the things we had, so we told her.... Before long, the manager came over and apologized and offered to remove the extra charges for the blackened chicken and the Caesar salad "upgrades", which was very nice of him. (I think that was the same "face" that opened the little wizard of oz door when we got there). The bill arrives and my friend pays with her credit card. There isn't a keychain flashlight on the bill, and with the lights so low, my friend misread the total as being $20 more than it actually was (we noticed her copy later in the evening in "light").... I am quite curious to see if they ran her card for the actual tip amount she posted or the wrong total and take the $40+ tip, instead of the $20+ tip that was intended. I may end up adjusting my rating accordingly when I find out if they are honest or not.
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Annemarie K.

The food here is just amazing!! I had the tortellini special with Diablo sauce. The tortellini was so soft and delicious I couldn't stop eating. My son had the steak and it was superb. It was perfectly cooked and seasoned. As always, the garlic bread with cheese is a must have! The ambiance is great for a date night, with a musician playing a piano and low lighting.
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Iver M.

Couldn't find the entrance... speak easy style Bad-ass Italian guy manning the secret entrance... speak easy style Flashlights provided to read the menu...speak easy style Dude in a tux singing Frank Sinatra...speak easy style Mediocre cut of veal drenched in a semi-tasty sauce... speak easy style? Half hour in between waitress visits... Umm...speak easy style??
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Lauren S.

Went with my family this past Monday and the place was packed! The food was great. Wanted the Lasagna but they were out of it so went with spaghetti and the meatball was one of the best I've ever tasted. There was live music and the ambience is really intimate and fun. We will be back!
(5)
Ryan H.

I've lived in vegas for a very long time and I've seen this place for a very long time and my dad and I finally decided to try it. I love the theme and how you have to enter the place, although the inside is very dark, it's just part of the atmosphere. The singer was very very good and not over bearing. The prices are a LITTLE high but the portions and the quality were FANTASTIC! Service was not bad, but we definitely had a new server that didn't know how to talk to guests. I'd say he was in his very early 20s and would touch my dad on his shoulder a few times, he's call both of us bro, bud, etc . If it was part of the atmosphere of the place then yea it's no problem but in this case it wasn't. Although he was attentive (which I definitely appreciate) and he was nice and wasn't at all rude, he needs to learn how to talk respectfully to his customers. All in all he did a good job and he'll learn. 1 thing that was a big disappointment.. DESSERT! I have been to Noras and now here and both have awful desserts. I tried the Tiramisu here and it was blah! I haven't met an italian yet in vegas who can make a good Tiramisu, they make it the american way and it's not very good :-( Other then dessert, we will definitely be back very soon.
(5)
Team E.

I'm very meticulous when it comes to good Italian food . I grew up with my mom hanging the fresh made pasta on the racks on Wed's for Sunday family dinners. That's what you will get at Capos , an incredible east coast sized potion of home cooked Italian cuisine . A fun speak easy type mobster connected feeling upon entering. Every time I have guest in town I put Capos first on the list for me to take them to. We always have an incredible dining experience. It's an old school vibe with a piano and a throw back crooner who will sing all your favorites from the Chairman Of The Board AKA old blue eyes Mr. Frank Sinatra. Good food, great price, excellent atmosphere incredible service. Make reservations. You won't be sorry. They will make you a diner you can't refuse!!!! You'll feel like a reel Goomba or if your a Sicilian "Cumpari" Forget about it , Ciao Ciao.
(5)
Glenda C.

Tasty cuisine. Our waiter was helpful in his recommendations. My only issue is that nobody knew anything about the Yelp checkin coupon. For travelers looking for quality food and a fun atmosphere, Capo's offers both and is worth cab fare from the Strip. Our tab was less than half that of dinner last night at a pricey Strip restaurant.
(4)
Michael Y.

What a fantastic experience. You get to the door and you are let in through a "hidden" door. Our food was just delicious. The garlic dressing for the salad is a must. All the flavor a were well balanced. The sandwiches were phenomenon, especially with that side of au jour sauce. We were truly impressed that we had to let the executive chef, Nef know. He even offered to have us come back and sit at the bar so he can cook our meal personally in front of us. He is a definite asset to the establishment. The busboy also made our day by moving us to a larger table, as my family are big eater ("foodies")...to accommodate all the dishes. You have to try this place if you are visiting. We will take Nef on that offer next time we are in town. Keep up the great work.
(5)
Traci S.

This place was amazing! Totally lives up the hype! Love the secret door, the Frank Sinatra singer and the awesome magician that came around made our night! OUR FOOD WAS AMAZING! The steak was off the hook and the creamy italian dressing was unreal! I can't wait to come back to Vegas and eat here again! Thanks Capo's you guys rock!
(5)
Brian F.

We had a blast at this place. The food for the decor. It's a dark and seedy looking old joint. I loved it. The food was very good. I would gladly go here again if I'm in Vegas again. If you're looking for an excellent dining experience, get off the strip and this place in in Vegas the down, not the tourist parts. Go and have fun. Enjoy the experience and for god sake dress up!
(5)
Tes M.

Bubba and his team were excellent. Chicken Lucchese was excellent!. Scar face shrimp scampi was good too
(3)
Lonnie Q.

LOVE LOVE LOVE!! Based on reviews I went with the scar face shrimp scampi. It was soooo good and a big portion too! I was sad I wasn't able to take the left overs home since I came here for my birthday and was staying at the mirage. The atmosphere was the best. Super dark with the piano player goin it felt so romantic. Best bday dinner ever. Thanks Capos, please don't ever break my heart!
(5)
Kelli L.

Insanely good food and the COOLEST environment! Jen is the absolute best and sweetest bartender - she takes amazing care of us every time. We always leave Capo's with a smile on our face from the live music and fantastic service, as well as happy and full bellies! Everything they serve is just DELICIOUS and the environment is second to none. Locals love Capo's!!!!
(5)
Bill L.

My favorite place to bring visitors from out of town! From the entrance to the atmosphere, to the desert, it is a unique experience. Big portions and great food..! The Tiramisu is the best I have ever had and I have tried it all over the county. Warning, they usually sell out of it sometime during the evening so you might want to put a hold on some when you get there! For locals that are doing the "tour guide" experience for friends or family, this is a must go on your list..!!
(5)
Latoya R.

Capo's is a swingin' place for cool cats. This is not your ordinary dining establishment, because it's a speakeasy. I've lived in Las Vegas for over 25 years and my only regret is not finding this place sooner. Our server and busser were very gracious hosts. They were prompt, courteous and genuinely helpful. The spaghetti and meatballs (vegetarian meatballs are available too) were Scrumdiddlyumptious. Their chicken Parmesan and Italian beef sandwiches are not to be missed. My favorite are their chocolate dipped cannolis.
(4)
Scott S.

Great atmosphere....a lot of fun. Food and service were both outstanding. Jeremy, our waiter, was great....very attentive and, again fun. There's a theme here....the food and service are great, but this place is just plain fun. From the moment you enter (btw...there's a surprise), prepare to have a good time! We'l be back.
(5)
RH S.

Capo's is always interesting and Ziggy keeps it that way. Good food, good crew!
(5)
Oliver M.

A fun place to take friends or a date. The "speakeasy" feel to adds to the experience and I'm a huge fan of the movies being played on the screen. A real must!
(5)
Carrie U.

This was one of our stops on a girls weekend and we had the most amazing time here! The staff was awesome and beyond friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is one of a kind. Now, the food exceeded my expectations. The stuffed mushrooms are to die for! I ordered a penne dish that was absolutely delicious and the portion was huge! I will definitely be returning when I'm back in town.
(5)
Stefanie H.

I was pleasantly surprised by this place. I fully expected this restaurant to ride on its gimmick, but the food was great! It looks like a dump on the outside, but that's part of the shtick. Even the managers play full part. Inside this place is really a throwback, and the service was great! We went on a Monday and had the industry happy hour, the bartender was really attentive and she made us feel extremely welcomed. I had this Caesar salad pasta marinara sauce thing, it sounded odd but I was delicious! The sauce at this place is ON POINT.
(5)
Travis B.

best italian food ever. seriously. stop messing around and get to capos.
(5)
Mike W.

Unbelievable!!! One of the best Italian restaurants I've been to in a long time!! One of the best in Vegas!
(5)
Jake B.

Loved it. Made a reservation for 13 (work function) and got the banquet room in the back. Atmosphere was fantastic. They had The Godfather playing on a tv with the subtitles on. The entertainment was on point with a solo crooner performing with a digital band...he was outstanding. They also had a roaming magician working off of tips. I hate to say it but he was incredible lol. Thought he was going to be annoying but I was pleasantly surprised. The only thing I would have changed would be the chairs in the banquet room. Way to low and not very comfortable. The food? Off the charts good. I had the Chicken Anastasia and grilled veggies. SO on point. Everyone is se enjoyed their dishes as well to the point that everyone was talking about it the next day. I brought my wife here a couple of nights later and it was just as amazing. Highly recommended for tourists and locals alike..
(4)
Steven O.

The food was AMAZING!!! Seriously - I am a Chef so I can Be critical- we had the Scampi and Caprese appetizers-excellent- then the wine list was nice and affordable-We had The Chicken Marsla which was outstanding and my wife loved her Cheese Raviolis- the Creme Brule was fantastic as well!
(5)
Chuck P.

Wow what an entrance.. Better know the password to get in. The meatball's are to die for. Had to take 12 home. Best service in Vegas . And fantastic entertainment LIVE. Get off the strip to enjoy an old style speakeasy . All the food we had was good home made Italian. Go on Tuesday. Get 2 for Tuesday. Buy one get one. Very very goog
(5)
A E.

This is by far my favorite restaurant in Vegas. It's set up like a speak easy. The lighting is very dim and romantical. The cheesy lounge singer is hilarious... walking around acting like a drunk Dean Martin. The food is out of this world good!! And their sangria is bomb!! I love love love this restaurant.
(5)
Aaron R.

We came for lunch with a groupon. The service was prompt and friendly. We had a house salad with Italian dressing, chicken Parmesan sandwich, Italian beef sandwich and tiramisu. The salad dressing was nice with oregano and vinegar as the prominent flavors; the marinara, chicken and bread on the Parm sandwich was nice AND the Italian Beef sandwich was the best I've had outside Chicago. The tiramisu was ok, not the best I've had but pretty good and homemade.
(4)
Joel V.

This place was "so Joel V." it was incredible! I'll go to CAPO'S every time from now on when I'm in Vegas. What not to like?? A mobster themed restaurant... Sign me up! There is a little surprise waiting for you when you knock on the door, but I won't ruin any surprises... The restaurant is dark with red leather big booths, with dark red velvet walls. They had a Sinatra styled singer performing, and we even had a magician stop by our tables and BLOW OUR MINDS!! Seriously, one of the trippiest and straight-up scary performances I've ever seen. This dude was the son of satan. Now on to the food... We started with a few appetizers. Ma's Meatballs, Calamari, and Bust a Cap Mushroom Caps. All were great, but the very spicy meatballs were my favorite. The warm breadsticks served with garlic butter were bomb as well. I ordered the Chicken Parm with Spaghetti con Suga and a creamy garlic salad. The salad was so tasty! The spaghetti fantastic! And the chicken parm so on point, it was perfection! The salad was one of my favorite salads I've ever had, and the chicken parm was possibly my favorite ever. Now, onto the dessert... The chocolate covered cannoli was the best cannoli I've ever had. This place was a clean sweep! Awesome ambiance, cool theme and schtick, good entertainment, and fantastic food. 5 stars and a must stop for me next time I'm in Sin City. Highest possible recommendation.
(5)
John E.

Fantastic. Old Vegas style dark speakeasy, live singer doing Sinatra era songs, mob memorabilia everywhere, had basic spaghetti and a meatball. Yep one meatball but it's the size of a softball. Food, ambiance, music, and wait staff were great. Aside from the singer, they had a magician walking around performing small tricks at the tables. He was entertaining and funny. I highly recommend this restaurant for tourists and locals alike. Reservations a plus.
(5)
Andrew S.

I was struggling to find a place that wasn't your typical chain eatery and this is what we chose off of a recommendation. This place had a great mix of authenticity and fun. The wait staff was knowledgeable, prompt and courteous. In our party of 4, not a single one of us had a bad entree and finally, it had that old school Italian speakeasy vibe that it strives for. I'd definitely recommend this place.
(5)
Nikki B.

This place was awesome! I feel like I found a hidden gem in Las Vegas. We will definitely be back with friends. My fiancÃ© enjoyed it as well, from the entertainment (magic and a singer) to the locals sitting at the bar. The food was good too! Prices weren't too outrageous. I loved the atmosphere, whoever decorated did very well. I enjoyed the entrance in the back especially. I literally have no complaints. If I were to really search for one, it would be the urgency of receiving my drink from the bar. But seriously ignore the lady on here complaining of salty food and making you feel like you should have reservations. You will enjoy it here I promise!! :')
(5)
Robert L.

I've been coming to Las Vegas 25+ years I have to say tonight was the best experience I ever had at a restaurant in Las Vegas the service food maitre d's and the singer who is doing nothing but Frank Sinatra was amazing thank you capos for wonderful evening and the finish to a great weekend hope to be back soon I'm glad this place is not sleeping with the fishes.
(5)
Alyssa A.

Dinner was amazing!! We came for restaurant week- $30 for a 3 course dinner! Started with the stuffed mushrooms, then the spaghetti and meatball, and a cannoli for dessert. I've never ordered spaghetti at a restaurant and I am so glad I changed it up, because the meatball and sauce were to die for. We sat at the bar and our server/bartender was great. At the end of the meal the GM Dominic bought us a round of drinks to top it off. Between the ambiance, hospitality, and amazing food and drinks you would be crazy to not come back!
(5)
Jessica R.

I had high hopes for this place. Considering the prices we paid for our plates I really thought it would be better. Both our plates were bland and barely warm. It was a nice experience and the service was nice but the food was average and overpriced. Just a side note: they told us after we ordered our drinks that their credit card machine was down and they were only taking cash. We ended up being forced to use their in house ATM and got charged a nice $6 ATM fee. Annoying
(1)
Lea G.

Want to feel like a mobster for a night? Then this place is for you! The entrance rocks!!! The food was good! The lighting is so dark they give you a flashlight with dinner (not great for your elders if they are annoyed by this kind of thing). The man sings all night and it can get to be a bit much with him singing at your table all night if you are trying to have a conversation. The whole table liked the meatball appetizer as well as the scampi app. My scampi dinner dish was good however I wish all of my noodles had been cooked thoroughly (some were a bit hard). Super fun place to bring your out-of-town guests!
(4)
Alie K.

My boyfriend described this place in three words 'unique but bland', and that is the perfect way to describe this establishment. Atmosphere - You enter through the back door into a small room where there is a door bell, you ring the bell and the window opens... They asked us who we were and we gave them our reservation, and then they asked us if we had any weapons (That was a bit overkill) and then they let us enter in through another door to the restaurant. It was very dark inside, so dark inside the menus have little lights in them. There was also a guy who sang and when round to all the tables. He was rather irritating... Ignore him and he'll leave. And he totally put his own money in his tip jar when he set up! Service - Our server was very attentive and despite other reviews I read that said they are rude when you have a groupon, we used a groupon and they were great. Food - BORING. I ordered a Caesar salad with shrimp... There weren't even croutons on it... And that was the only green salad on the menu. My boyfriend had a pasta dish. It was average. They did do a good job with the dirty martini and the blue cheese olives Overall, I am happy I purchased the groupon and checked it out... But I would not pay full price for it. They tried... but the food, no thanks.
(3)
Larry B.

Great restaurant! Enjoyed with 4 of our grand kids that are in their early 20's. The Mob atmosphere added to a great experience. The staff were very friendly; the service remarkable; the food was a delight and the dessert a mouth watering experience. We were entertained by a young man who performed his magic tricks at our table and musically entertained by the piano musician.
(5)
Chris J.

Food was not good at all. Eggplant park tasted frozen. Only thing good about this place was the singer and the secret entrance.
(2)
Christopher M.

Food was amazing! I had the chicken Marsala and mushroom risotto which I couldn't finish because it was sooo much good. I totally recommend place.
(5)
Brandi K.

Absolutely horrible service. After a great time at the mob museum, my date and I read some of the good reviews and decided we should check this place out. I should have looked at the bad reviews too. When we walked in, we pretty much got yelled at because they didn't open for another hour. We said okay fine, we'll be back. We went back an hour later, same guy opened the door and asked if we had a reservation. We said no. He said he has no room for us and we can just go and sit at the bar. He did a really offensive gesture and then walked off. Still standing there in shock, like umm did that really just happen. We decided not to sit at the bar. Especially since we didn't know where the bar was, it's so dark you can't see anything in there. We couldn't even see how to get out, so we had to wait for him to come back. When he finally did come back, we asked him why he didn't let us know we needed a reservation when we were there an hour earlier. He said 'now you know' and left. I'm glad I didn't eat there. Ridiculous!
(1)
V N.

I finally checked out all the hype about Capos and had the time of my life with our group. My boyfriend's from Chicago and he really loved the Speakeasy vibe. Truly old school. We started with the CALAMARI which was golden brown with a nice crisp yet tender in the center. The marinara was tangy and in perfect combo with the calamari. Then after hearing so much about the MEATBALLS, our group got 3 orders and I must say they were the best meatballs anyone's ever tasted!! A little pricey at $12 but worth every penny!! Service was rushed but the place was packed so we enjoyed the live entertainment while we waited a bit for our entrees. My boyfriend's STEAK was awesome and perfectly cooked. My SAUSAGE and PEPPERS was as I remembered from my last trip to Chicago... Delicious!!! Overall I would have given Capos 5 stars if the service wasn't so rushed but this was by far the best dinner our group had over a weeks stay in Las Vegas. I definitely will be returning and sending friends!!
(4)
Russel W.

Coming to Vegas I was told I must try this place, the food is delicious, the atmosphere is fun and it was a must experience. After coming here I won't be coming back. The evening started out on a positive. Liked the idea and the decorations and atmosphere, but the food was sub par for the price. It said steakhouse so I ventured for the $40 steak. My friend had to change her order due to them being out of food and she was also not impressed with the selection. We did make reservations and asked about the special to make sure it was still going on when we called. We were assured it was. However, after we ate the waitress brings the bill and after inspection find out the special was not honored. She then told us that the special was for locals only and we were clearly not locals. They did finally honor the discount, but not without complaint. The waitress told me that "next time I just need to be aware". Maybe I should've read more reviews or maybe they should mention that when calling to make reservations. Either way there will be no next time for this patron.
(1)
Ron G.

Recently had my elderly Aunt come for a visit along with my Cousin. I thought it would be a fun place off the strip to entertain them. It turned out to be a disappointing disaster. We ordered 4 entries and none of them came out right from the kitchen. I ordered veal Parm. It comes with a side of spaghetti. There was no grated cheese offered. Something unheard of in a supposedly Italian restaurant. Did I say my Aunt and Cousin are from South Philly so we know Italian. My wife ordered the "signature"clams and spaghetti in Red sauce. She got clams in white sauce. My Cousin ordered shrimp scampi. Not spicey. She got extra spicey. We learned later her scami went to another table. The guest of honor, my Aunt, ordered spaghetti and sausage which she didn't get. It evidently got lost in the kitchen. The waitress was very apologetic and in fairness they did take off 2 entries from our bill. But the evening was ruined. If this was a real "speakeasy" the chef and owner would have been taken away in a car trunk. I'll be skipping anymore visits to this seudo Italian restaurant any time soon.
(1)
Stacy H.

The food and service were both good, and the mob theme made the experience more interesting. The live music and low-level lighting created a nice ambiance. I was really impressed with the singer and thought he sounded just like Tony Bennett. Will definitely go back.
(5)
Jeff W.

Wonderful throwback to the speakeasy!!! Even the way you enter is amusing! Ambiance.was spot on, great for a date night. Food was delicious . Nice to be able to take your time & eat for once . Service was nice, entertainment was delightful! A must try.
(5)
Sassy S.

NOTE: We decided this place was out of our price range and left before we even tried any of the food. We drove past this place five times in one day, so I decided we should stop here. There are few lights on, so you can't entirely tell if it is open or night, and it was a little confusing as to where the entrance, until I saw the giant "entrance" sign. I agree with the other reviews about the fun speakeasy entrance. We were walked to out booth, but I had to watch a few spots because it seems like the wood floor is starting to rot in spots. But you can't see it because the place is very dimly lit. There was music playing and a Sinatra-ish live singer. The music was on the loud side, but good. We were given menus, and then realized that a simple spaghetti is $18. And if you want to share it, they want to charge you an additional $6. The spaghetti is basically the cheapest thing on the menu besides appetizers. We decided this place was out of our price range and left before we even tried any of the food. I was a little bummed cause the atmosphere was fun, but that is just too much to pay for a little bit of pasta.
(3)
Diosa B.

Some friends were in town for a bachelorette party and wanted a nice dinner that was fun, but not all crazy penis balloons in the air (a la your typical bachelorette party, I mean). I had previous heard of Capo's but had never been there, but knowing it had a good reputation as being a little different, that's what I suggested and it's where we ended up. The whole speak easy idea is adorable and definitely fun. The hidden entrance, the password, that whole deal. Very cool. The food is definitely good, but certainly not the best this Italian has ever had (and not even the best in Vegas, for that matter). Still, I'd have no problem going back. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meals, plus the basil butter with bread was a nice and yummy touch. Oh, the dinner salad was also really great. The service, however, was fantastic. Drinks were refilled promptly without us ever having to ask, food came quickly and was both fresh and hot. The staff were all incredibly friendly and they gave the place a fun, laid back but professional vibe. So, while the food is good but nothing to write home about, I give them an extra point for great atmosphere and even better staff.
(4)
Kerry L.

As the others said its too dark but the atmosphere is fun. The food is really, really good. Ordered house salad - super yummy & Hubby ordered Caesar, again, something better than the ordinary. Same with the shrimp Alfredo, Penne ala vodka was just ok. Ordered the Tiramisu Martini because of the review that suggested "order desert first" oh yea! Solid advice!
(4)
Dina G.

The atmosphere was nice but the food was overpriced. Make sure you double check your bill, they add gratuity on 6 people and they don't let you know it's on the check.
(3)
Juan B.

Whaddya Here Whaddya Say... That's what came to my head as I walked in this joint. We waited to be let in, almost as it was a private social club for made men. Nervous as hell thinking I'm going to get whacked. We get access into a dim lit walkway. Bars to your right, take a seat wait for your table. Don't cause any trouble don't be a jerk off. They might show you out the back way. Cool way you get let in, original to say the least. Bar area with a clear view of the cook line. I chose the Veal Parmigiana, come on for get about it! It's was perfect, the Dame ordered the lasagna & she loved it. Just having fun with this one. Yes it was a great visit to Capo. Being from out of town it's always great to find a place away from all the touristy hoopla... Thank You Capo for a good dining experience.
(4)
Michael S.

Drove around looking for a place for dinner, and just happened to stumble across this place . . . though we would park in the back since most of the front stalls were already taken . . . glad we did the entrance is hidden near the back of the restaurant. Getting in was a trip . . . but I will not spoil that here . . . that is for you to find out. Since we did not have reservations and were really pretting hungry . . . we opted for eating at the bar near the kitchen . . . this was like eating at a chef's table in some high dollar restaurant only fun. The inside decor took us back to the days of what it must have been like back when mobsters ran Las Vegas. We started off with the stuffed mushrooms . . . Great choice, they we unbelievable . . . then a house salad . . . perfect with just the right amount of itialian dressing . . . and a main course of the lasagna with an extra meatball . . . even though I was starving coming in . . . it was too much for me, but was so tasty that I coulldn't stop. Our server asked us if we would like desert . . . I always like to look . . . and even tough stuffed . . . I had to try the cannolies . . . out of this world. We must have done something right though . . . because after we paid the bill and were getting ready to leave . . . out server asked us if we would liike to enter the PRIVATE cigar room for a cigar and some congac . . . not sure how many get to experience this, but it was unbelievable . . . and if I told you who we met and rubbed elbows with . . . well you know what I'd have to do. This place will definitely be on my to do again list for the next time I visit Las Vegas.
(5)
Ambar C.

Overall, it was a good experience! got a groupon $30 for $60. I feel like our waitress put us off to the side after she got sat with another party who probably didnt have a groupon. food wise, this place was great! My boyfriend got the spaghetti and huge meatball and I got the penne a la vodka with chicken. We only go to a handful of Italuan spots in L.A. because we like authentic Italian. We will definitely be back for the food! The ambiance was really cool too! Red velvet and read leather, dark with small chandeliers. The entrance to this spot was a real treat, makes you feel like a mobster, especially after going to the mob attraction at the Tropicana, Fogetaboutit! Don't forget the calamari and red wine! Only downside is that it is off the strip and getting a taxi is pricey! From the Tropicana to Capo's was $25 one way!
(4)
Josh D.

Atrocious service. My trip here led to a shouting match with the manager. We purchased a groupon for a party of four. The other couple cancelled, and the restaurant manager refused to honor the groupon, even though it would have resulted in us spending more money than we would have. Apparently they are all good on cash here, so don't bother giving them any of yours. Never had a worse dining, or in this case a "not-dining" experience in my life. Can't wait to see this place turned into more parking lot. Their terrible management is going to make that happen sooner than later.
(1)
Brian C.

This place is horrible. My wife got 100 dollars for 50 on groupon so we tried it out, otherwise we would of never gone to this place. Inside is cool, and that is about the only good thing they have going for them. The waitress was rude and only checked on us twice in the 2 hours we were there. Why were we there for two hours? well the waitress did not care about us and thats how long it took us to get served the crappiest italian food I ever ate. My wifes ravioli had 5 pieces covered in soupy alfredo which cost 25 bucks. I have chicken parm in which it had no chicken, and kids has spaghetti and meatballs. Every plate of horrible. We really could not wait to get out of the place. I would never recommend this place to any of my friends. Costs over 100 bucks easy for a family and its the worst. Seriously, CiCis pizza would of been better.
(1)
Francis D.

I thought the food here was great. We came at lunch, and ya, the whole "speakeasy" entrance they have is a little gimmicky, but whatever, to each their own. We had pizza and pastas, and they were definitely good, the main problem we had was that it was so dark in the restaurant. Like insanely dark, like you need a light to read the menu. I guess it's their motif, but stil, it put a bit of a damper not quite being able to see everyone at the table.
(4)
Crystal T.

Went to Capo's for the first time last night with 2 friends - LOVED it! I ordered an Italian Margarita - it was sweet and yummy! We started dinner with 2 apps - cheesy garlic bread and mushroom caps, The mushroom caps were the BEST!! I decided to try the nightly special - panko chicken breast stuffed - sitting in a bed of spinach and roasted potatoes! So GOOD! I really wanted to try some desert - but I was too full! If you're in the mood to try Capo's - get the mushroom caps to start for sure! Oh, I loved watching Casino on the TV in the dining room and listening to the singer at the piano...a fun night for sure!!
(4)
Sunflower M.

Atmosphere: (0-5) 5; being in a mob movie scene; hidden entrance, dark dining floor, even staff put an accent to add a bit more taste to the environment. Service: (0-5) 5; super friendly Taste: (0-5) 5 Price: $$ + 1/2 of $; if I did not have 'groupon' deal, it would have been a bit more than I expected. If someone were to ask me where would you go; olive garden or capo's? My answer would be capo's. The pasta was cooked al dante. Sauce was integrated so nicely. Staff was super friendly. Even iced tea seemed to be brewed as needed bases. Bread was fresh. Nothing but good comments here.
(5)
Jaimie B.

Wow! This place rocks!! SINNER Magazine had a tweetup party there last night and I couldn't have imagined a better place. The atmosphere, the people, the food, the drinks.... Everyone that worked there treated us like royalty and I would go back just to hang out with them! The food was yummy and the drinks were strong. I loved it and you'll see me there whenever I'm in Las Vegas :)
(5)
Christine U.

The food and atmosphere were terrific but the service was pretty poor. It really ruined the whole experience for us. The server took a long time to even take our order, refused to split checks or even allow us to use multiple credit cards, had other people deliver our food, never refilled our drinks and was anxious to get us out of there. The place was only about half full and this girl claimed to have worked there for a while but obviously was not interested in doing a good job. For the money, I'd go someplace that actually wanted our business.
(2)
Kevin E.

The entrance is neat and set the tone for a fun evening which started off with great happy hour prices at the bar. Once we were seated the live music started and the dimly lit booths made you feel like you were in a 1920's speakeasy. Food was good, service OK, and evening was very enjoyable and a good value. As Vegas locals we are always looking for non-tourist places away from the strip and this was a great find.
(4)
Nichole C.

This was one of our most fun dinner experiences in Vegas. We took a cab from the Bellagio and the restaurant seems to be off the beaten path. When we arrived (slightly on the early side for dinner bc we had a Cirque show to catch) the lot was empty and not a soul in site. When we entered, it was dark and the front door was locked so we rang the buzzer. Quickly a speak easy opened to our right and an Italian chap said, "state your business"...fumbling over our words we managed to spit out "we would like to have dinner if you're open". He slams the window shut and minutes later the front door opens and he says, "follow me". We had no idea this was part of their shtick. It was so dark inside that our eyes were having a hard time adjusting. Once they did, we immediately felt like we were tossed back into the good ole brat pack days. There was a gentleman singing Sinatra and Martin songs. The good was great. We ordered Caesar Salad, carbonara, and their meatballs which were the best we've had. Ask about the cooking process and you'll understand why. Great sangria too. The service was incredibly attentive. We've sent many people here and they too all love the shtick at the door as well as the food and ambiance. Well worth the cab ride over.
(5)
Clifford C.

The service definitely good.I have to go for an second time. Just an good place with good food. hands down.Off the street of Tropicana.
(4)
Carrie W.

Excellent dining experience. Okay Italian food. I researched the restaurant way too much and was prepared for the front door scare....so I brought my sister with me who's completely unaware of who awaited her at the doorway. She was so startled by the "greeter," and he felt terrible that my sister had such a strong reaction. My sister got a kick out of it though after she said her heart stopped racing. I was really hoping to be serenaded as some previous reviewers mentioned, but no tableside singing on a Tuesday night (maybe?). Oh well, it was still great! Our waiter had a fake Italian accent. The Godfather II was playing on the TV. Crime scene tape was on the floor. I loved the place! Unfortunately the food was no different from that of Applebee's quality. How disappointing.
(4)
Karl F.

My wife joined me on a biz trip Vegas in January, an associate recommended Capo's so we tried it, it was a good experiance. I'm normally not much into theme restaurants but I DO like old ganster flicks so this was great. The speakeasy atmosphere is awesome, the service and staff are fantasico! We waited a few minutes at the bar, my odered a martini which she enjoyed. The waiter recommended a steak dish and since my wife loves steak we took him up n it, it was pretty good. We enjoyed the entertainment, a guy singing Sinatra and other old standards. It was a fun, memorable evening. I recommend it, it's a nice change of pace from the buffets and hotel restaurants on the strip.
(4)
Chris S.

Food was some of the best Italian we've ever eaten! Service was top notch, atmosphere was awesome, the singer was really cool, and he'd come talk to you at your table between sets! He also takes requests! We will definatly be back!!!
(5)
Stuart M.

First time here, and thought it was awesome. The look of the place was pretty cool, I like the speakeasy atmosphere. I had the Rigatoni Alla Vodka, with sausage in it. I have had it at plenty other places but Capo's was definitely the best. The house salad that came with the dinner wasn't to bad also. My Girlfriend had Stuffed Chicken Anastatia she thought it was very good, I tried it "excellent". They also had a singer for entertainment who covered old crooner hits. I will definitely be back, sooner then later.
(5)
Lily M.

This place is AMA-ZA-ZING!!! I was actually hoping that not a lot of people knew about this place, but how could you not?! Coming from two Italians, it means a lot to find an Italian restraunt that actually makes Italian food and not another generic Olive Garden, Fazolli's or Spaghetti Factory. It's as close as it gets, and damn good food!
(5)
Douglas F.

I love Capo's for there food and atmosphere. The place is a little pricey for your everyday eating habits, but great for a special occasion. The set up is cool too. I do however like the one on Tropicana better.
(4)
Mike B.

great atmosphere! totally Vegas!
(5)
Robert B.

My wife and I were in Las Vegas for our 20th wedding anniversary and since we are both into "Godfather-like" things (movies, restaurants, etc) we wanted to check out Capo's ourselves. We had first seen the Capo's restaurant when driving around Las Vegas on a previous trip - so we had it 'marked' (if you will) for our next visit. Nothing short of amazing is what I would say. The service was fantastic - we mentioned in casual conversation with our waiter that it was our 20th anniversary and before we knew it, we were being acknowledged by the bar singer. He dedicated a song to my wife and I and it *just happened* to be her absolute favorite song - Unforgettable by Nat King Cole. Coincidence? Maybe - but it really set the mood for the rest of the evening. Either the owner or the chef came around to our tables during the evening to see how we liked our 'experience.' He carried on a 5 minute conversation with us which was fantastic. He did not seem hurried or the usual 'How was your dinner' and then on to the next table. It was yet another very nice touch. When we arrived, the place had about four or five other patrons in it. We got there about 6:00PM on a Wednesday. By the time we left (about 8:00 or so), the restaurant was about half-full. Overall, the food was simply fantastic. We've had lots of Italian food - including Italian food from places in Chicago, and both my wife and I agreed that this was the best we had had. I highly suggest you try out Capo's if you're in the neighborhood. It's worth the 10 minute drive from the strip.
(5)
Rob P.

For me to be giving this place 5 stars, it's gotta be good. A) Because I don't give out 5 stars very often and B) Because I'm not the hugest Italian food fan. My friends from San Diego were in town and wanted to go here, so I obliged. So glad I did! The place is a dark, gangster like joint where they serve some amazing food. I wanted the ravioli, but they were out, so I had their special - swordfish. The best swordfish I've ever had along with the best risotto I've ever had. Red sangria packed a delicious punch, too. All of the salads were amazing as well -- how can you blow me away with a salad? All in all, a great experience, and a friendly staff as well. If you go, ake sure you go on restaurant.com first and buy a gift certificate at a discount!
(5)
Michelle S.

All four of us really enjoyed ourselves at this restaurant last night. The food and service was good and the atmosphere is great. What a cool place to hang out with family and friends and enjoy a good Italian meal. We started off with the Genovese Calamari, Busta Cap's (stuffed mushrooms) and the Lucky Lucianos House Salad. For Entree's we had The Chef with Fishes, Stuffed Chicken Anastatia, Chicken Lucchese and Da Don's Pasta with Meatball. Several Drinks were enjoyed and our bill was $187.00. Three of us brought home left over's. I would definitely give this restaurant a try.
(4)
A D.

So...it's been almost a month since my most recent visit and my anger is finally starting to subside long enough for me to update my past review for this place. I should also note that I have eaten at Capo's (both locations) many times since my first review. It had become a place we take out of town guests, celebrate birthdays, and basically go for our "favorites" on "just because nights". I have also recommended this restaurant to everyone I encounter that is looking for a great experience and great meal. Well, that is now in the past. When Valentines Day started to approach this year Capos was the front runner for our night out. We made reservations two weeks in advance and then about a week before we called to add another couple to our guest count. We were all so excited and looking forward to it!! Both people on the phone were very nice and we added to our reservation with ease. We always order the same things when we go and we were looking forward to sharing the evening with good friends. When we arrived we were quickly led to our table. As we settled into our table we realized that a paper menu had been placed in front of us as opposed to the regular one. When the back server came to the table first to fill our water glasses we told him that we were not given menus. He began to tell us that the regular menu was not available that evening and the paper menu was the one that was. I quickly glanced at the menu noticing that our favorite dishes were no where to be found. It was clear that this was a special "set menu" with of course, inflated prices. When the server approached our table we asked politely if we could speak to a manager. Several minutes later a woman approached our table, presumably the manager. I began to explain that we had come to enjoy their wonderful regular menu and were disappointed that in the two phone conversations I had making the reservations NO ONE had told us that a limited menu would be served that night. Ok...breathe.... The woman responded not with an apology or an offer of a solution, but rather, with insult to myself and my guests. She said that "we" should have just expected that because of the holiday there would be a set menu. She continued to explain that they had called many other restaurants in the area and that "80% of them were offering the same thing". To add further insult, she then pointed around the room at the other tables and said, "no one else seems to have a problem with it". That was it. That was the moment when Capo's went from my favorite restaurant in the city to one I will never eat at again. My party and I got up and left of course and ended up at another great family owned, Italian restaurant in town where we enjoyed a wonderful four course meal with great wine, fantastic homemade food, and great friends. I have been in the food and beverage industry for 13 years and I was completely shocked by how a manager could treat guests. Also, if you are going to have a "set menu" on a particular night, then fine, but inform your guests. To be quite honest, had we been told during the reservation process of the limited menu would would have just made a reservation for the following night (we were all off from work the next night too and the chance to order all of the stuff we come back for would have been worth waiting a day)
(1)
Ken S.

the best tiramisu i have had outside of italy, but the service was horrible! our waitress couldnt be bothered and then we were over charged. we waited to talk to her about out the bill, but she never came back. if i lived in vegas i would have gone back to talk to the manager.
(2)
Amanda H.

Saw this place on TV and had good reviews so we wanted to check it out. We didn't have a reservation but got straight in , we had a 10 year old with us so they sat us in a side room closed off from the main part of the restaurant that had plenty of tables available. This was a let down considering we could hear the entertainment of live singing and music and everyone enjoying it while we were stuck in a extremely dark boring room watching the dishwasher through an open curtain. Apparently there not big on having kids in the establishment. It took our waitress about 10 min to take our drink order and then an additional 15 to come back to take our food order. We got our soup and salads shortly after which were not impressive at all but we were looking forward to our entrees...... 50 minutes later we were still sitting there in the dark with one other table with kids bored out our minds and starving. We asked our server how much longer it would be and were told "2 minutes", ten minutes had gone by and the table aside of us who got there well after us received there meals first which were steaks and pastas! Obviously we were extremely frustrated at this point and told another server who was trying to pacify us by saying our food was coming out now that we were done with the situation and leaving. We offered to the manager to pay for our sodas and soups/salads and he treated us very rudely as if we were the problem saying our food was coming out in 2 minutes! We explained to him our frustration and he acted as if he could care less, he told the owners brother the situation n they both kept there backs turned to us not giving us an answer to how much we owed, they finally told us not to worry about it. In no way shape or form did they try to make our experience better or make up for the fact that our order had been placed literally over an hour ago n we had yet to receive our meal. We will never return!
(1)
Keith M.

Well we went here last year and had a great experience. This year i brought some other people with me and the service we received was horrible. First they messed up our reservation by a half hour. We were there on a sunday night and it was pretty busy but they sat us basically in the walkway to the bathroom. It took the server 30 minute intervals before she returned to our table. Unfortunately i will not be returning.
(2)
Allison J.

Great food and awesome covert dining room. I could barely read the menu it was so dark in our little corner that the menu attached flashlights were key! Service was attentive if not a little too perky for the place. It made the place feel more "Disneyland" than speakeasy. But that's okay. I'll buy into the crooner wandering the dining room. I'll buy into the black shirts and red ties. I'll even buy into the cheeseball mafia themed posters and artwork hanging throughout the restaurant. And of course,... it all starts from the time you enter the building and are not sure which of the walls is the actual door in. The restaurant's appeal will span across all age groups. The food is delish and the portions are enough for leftovers. It's off-Strip so all you folks looking for something off the beaten path, you'll be happy you came here.
(5)
Bree G.

I too had the opportunity to try this place out thanks to a last minute opening in Poly's meetup group. Thanks for organizing! The atmosphere is terrific, complete with a live singer who comes right up to each table and serenades each and every woman. Dim lighting also adds to the romance factor, though it's a little hard to gauge since we were there with a large group. It does seem like the kind of place that would make a terrific date, though. The food was delicious, and because we ordered family style I had the chance to try a bunch of different dishes. The desserts were especially tasty, and I was surprised to find that the chocolate cake was by far the best (over the cheesecake and canoles, usually my favorites!).
(4)
Ellie A.

this place has great food and huge proportions. Not only is the food good, but this place is a whole experience. Everything makes u feel like you are back in the mobster days. The servers are dressed the part, and talk the part. I loved it, and would definitely go back. It's a great place to take company. I took a friend from out of town, and she said next time she is here, we are going back to Capo's.
(5)
Michelle B.

Now Ive never been to this location, but the original venue closed down. It disappointed me because the very first location was entertaining & classic. I know this place has live music too though. This fun mob italian place has huge portions! The people are nice & seem to know their menu. My pasta was delicious with lots of different italian toppings. Calamari plate itself would be good for 4 people. My boyfriend & I's bill was also good enough for 4 people (or more) LOL. The bread's butter is the best butter ever. It's like a honey butter. Also, beware of strong alcoholic drinks! I recommend this place if its anything like the old venue (Tropicana & Jones). It's a nice get-away from your stereotypical, Italian , mainstream restaurant.
(4)
Shannon S.

Fun, themed atmosphere! Great food! The bruschetta was unique, but tasty. I had the chicken anasazi (sp?), it was delicious. The risotto was just okay though. Excellent customer service.
(5)
Sarah M.

What an awesome dining experience! My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary and had a truly wonderful evening. The decor is so classic Italian and mafia-esque which my boyfriend just adores. The Frank Sinatra cover singer was very talented and made for easy listening. The dark, intimate booths are very romantic and give off an old Italian vibe. The food was very delicious and reasonably priced. We cannot wait to return!
(5)
Darren S.

neat place.... over priced for the food though :(
(2)
Ada H.

According to the owner, the old chef is at the new location on sahara. We always have fun at capo especially people tend to loosen up when it's so dark.lol Food is always good, love how they mix toasted garlic and fresh garlic together in most of the dishes. One of my favorite italian restaurant in vegas especially when I have friends visit from other states.
(5)
Trevor S.

Don't know what everyone else is talking about. Atmosphere was fun, food was fair, entertainment was way to loud to have a conversation, service was non existent, price was higher than expected (even with groupon). Would not go out of my way to go back.
(1)
Katya M.

Excellent restaurant which serves fresh food with authentic imported Italian pasta. The atmosphere was great, food fresh and delicious. I ordered a glass of Chianti which turned out of a pretty generous size. I swear they pour half of the bottle! Nice surprise! Our server was friendly and laid back. I travel to Italy every year and consider myself a good judge of authentic Italian cuisine. Capos did not disappoint my expectations. Highly recommend
(5)
Rachelle H.

Capo's is amazing! All aspects...food, atmosphere, service, etc. I had the salmon picatta with mushroom risotto and ceasar salad. Seriously, the BEST I have ever had. My husband had the bacon wrapped filet and said it was so good, he did not want the flavor to leave his mouth! Coming from 2 serious Sicilians.... Capo's is the BEST and my new favorite Italian spot. However, I did try a bite of the ravioli and I was not impressed but everything else was nothing less than amazing.
(5)
Lynn L.

I LOVE Capo's! And specifically, the service at the Tropicana location (not to say the service at the Sahara location is poor or anything--have been there too, and definitely enjoyed it. Jeanine is the gal who makes the difference at the Tropicana location...she is one of the most personable, courteous, on-the-ball servers I have ever met! I have dined here many times, whether just with a local friend or two, a larger dinner party, or out-of-town guests. Anyone I have introduced to the restaurant has absolutely loved it! The dimly lit atmosphere is very relaxing, and the Italian mobster/mafia-themed decor is unique and different. The food is delicious and the portion-sizes are generous. I completely agree with anyone else's recommendation of the bruschetta...once you start eating it, you won't want to stop. Just be sure you have a few breath mints with you if you are planning to go out afterwards, as the garlic in the bruschetta will definitely stick with you for a few hours. ;) Is this the finest Italian restaurant out there? No. But compared to other Italian restaurants in the same class (i.e. smaller, local, semi-casual, mid-priced), it is definitely among the best!
(5)
Noah H.

I was willing to give this place a second chance...Last time I go there!!.. I read a couple of yelp reviews..kind of the same experiences..the host shouldn't of had us wait to be seated while he talked to the couple behind us,, they should've had another waitress(especially it being a Sunday night),,food was too salty,,,,and they should tell the customers the prices of the specials, especially if there the most expensive dishes on the menu.. Oh well live and learn :( For the price, we should've went to Flemings. Lol..
(1)
Tracy H.

Went in for Happy Hour and this place was great! If you're looking for HH prices on appetizers then request the HH menu from the bartender, HH is only served at the bar. Friendly staff, good portions. I had the bruschetta, jumbo shrimp scampi and pizza from the appetizer menu but only the bruschetta was half price. No biggie for me as I wanted to try some other items instead of just the HH apps. HH is everyday 5-7pm, give this place a try!
(4)
Christopher G.

Superior Food, Superior Atmosphere, Superior Service, Romantic Experience. "Speakeasy" Theme. Give Mikey the Bull respect. Ribeye Medium Rare is PERFECT. Lobster Tail could be the best in town, though a bit pricey (market prices fluctuate), you do pay for what you get...the best. Mushroom Risotto is melt-in-your-mouth good. House Cabernet is fantastic. Great selection of specialty drinks. Tony's Duck Soup is superb! The quality is unsurpassed. Please read the rest of my reviews on Capo's on Sahara for more details. Lounge singer and two "wandering musicians" make for a very romantic experience.
(5)
Thomas R.

Stay away from the W. Sahara location No drink specials as advertised during football!!! Service was terrible!!!! Food was way over priced!!!! Overcharged us and two other tables on our bill by $20. Cool atmosphere if the management and service staff cared... So many other great Italian places in Vegas. Won't be open much Longer at this rate if they keep screwing over customers and continue to have really bad, slow, Incompetent service with way overpriced semi-decent italian food.
(1)
Darlene D.

I went to Capo's last night for their 95th Birthday Tribute to Frank Sinatra. I RSVPed for the event through Facebook, and being a huge fan of Ol' Blue Eyes, I decided to have some fun and case the joint. :-) I've been to the location on Tropicana twice before, and this was my first time at the Sahara one. The look of the place is reminiscent of a 1920s speakeasy, which is great for folks like me who love the old Vegas ambiance when the mob ran Sin City. There are pictures of gangsters all over the walls and there was even a vintage 1930s car out front and a little poker room tucked away right by the host stand. People were dressed in their best Rat Pack era finery. Why can't people dress that smartly every day? *sigh* Good-looking people last night, I have to say. But I digress. Back to the atmosphere. There was a lounge singer who sang many of Frank's greatest hits, as well as some other standards. Chris Phillips from Zowie Bowie was in the house (he was sitting right next to me at the bar, but I didn't recognize him at first - he was being incognito). He sang with three other guys who channeled the Rat Pack singing "The Lady is a Tramp". They gave out free martinis and samples of Jack Daniels at the bar. The martinis were strong enough to put hair on your chest, let me tell you. I even ran into some people I knew. That whole part was a lot of fun. The other part that I regretfully give three stars to was the service. It was quite crowded last night, so the staff was swamped because of the event. I was by myself, so it didn't make sense for me to get a table. I decided to sit at the bar instead and struck up a conversation with a tourist from Dallas who RSVPed for the event with some friends who were sitting at a table. I don't know if it was just me, but the bartender seemed a little more attentive to her than me. A little detail that irked me was she had a tall glass of water, but when I asked for one, I was given a plastic cup! WTF??? Was it because the bartender noticed I didn't spend money for my drink? Was it because he liked the girl from Texas more as far as looks go? Because I spent less money than her? (I still paid $35 for my meal with tip, which is a little high for one person). I have no idea, but it kind of bothered me. The food I would give a four and a half. The salad was amazing! Now, I'm not a salad person, but it was definitely one of the best I've ever had from a restaurant in this town anywhere. The bread was nice and soft, but I was kind of disappointed they gave me butter spread instead of real butter. The lasagna was decent, but not great. I should've gotten a heads up from the bartender's less than ecstatic look on his face when I ordered it. He was a lot more excited about Miss Dallas's steak. I would've ordered steak too had I not been strapped for cash. I ordered spumoni for dessert. It was good, but the crust was a little hard. I may go back to this particular Capo's again, but next time I would go with a date and sit at a table during a time when it's not so crowded. I'll give them a second chance in the future to see if they redeem themselves for me. Otherwise, I'll just stick with the Trop location.
(3)
Jaime P.

This is my favorite Italian restaurant! Everything about this place was good: the swanky atmosphere, the tasty bread, soup and main pasta dishes were all authentic Italian goodness. Oh and the singer was very charming too, he even dedicated a song to my boyfriend and I. We can't wait to go back to Vegas to eat here again.
(5)
Shan R.

I must say I have been here before on several occasions and loved it ; however this time my expectations were so high only to leave me with mediocre thoughts of this visit. First of all I am all about cleanliness , but I could not help but focus on my spotted , unpolished wine glass. My husband tried to get my attention off the topic , but it still was in the back of mind. On the bright side with a few glasses of Riesling I was able to get over it . Upon our arrival I was surprised by the speakeasy entrance where I focused my eyes on the door I was sure was to secretly open, was actually on the opposite side. This greeting is a fun goodfellas type greeting in a secret corridor. For starters my hubby and I both had a salad -his with house vinaigrette and I chose the bleu cheese. He was quite pleased but mine was drenched in the bleu cheese. Blech! I don't like my salad drowning in the dressing. For dinner we both chose the Scarface shrimp scampi . On the plus side the shrimp was plump and generous in size. The linguine was flavored with a small amount of scampi seasoning , tomatoes and garlic. The flavor was good but it was as if the chef dumped the linguine out and didn't toss the seasoning all the way through. I can eat some pasta but this was like a bland pile of linguine for $25 a plate , I expected more. The ambiance was warm and relaxing. On Fridays they have a frank Sinatra crooner singing old blue eyes remakes. On my previous visits they would be playing old mobster movies but this time it was showing a basketball game. The best thing to make up for my downer of dinner was the dessert! Chocolate cannoli's were Devine,with a rich, cinnamon chocolate coating= tasty! All in all , I still like this place . I will just order a different plate next time, I also may consider going to the Sahara location.? I love the idea and nostalgia Capo's brings so I am willing to give it another visit. Try it for yourself , meanwhile I will forget about it !!!!!
(3)
Jez R.

What a cool place! The speakeasy theme and the decor, a crooner with a piano singing standards - love it! This is a GREAT place to bring out-of-towners or go on a date. I've been here three times. Once on a terrible date that was only salvageable by the happy experience of Capo's, and two other times with my family and friends. My mother loved it - said it reminded her of old Vegas and her boyfriend, super North NJ kind of guy said it reminded him of old Jersey. So it's a coast to coast venue? Dunno, but super Italiano. Has Godfather, Casino, and Goodfellas and all those flicks randomly on in the background with subtitles. Heavy Italian/Mafia decor and themes everywhere. Crystal chandeliers, red booths, cherry/mahogany wood everywhere. Warning: VERY subdued lighting. The menus have little flashlights on them but they don't always work. I've had the tortelloni entree which had a very rich, delicious cheese in a generous portion, the salad with giant meatballs (which kinda worked in a way... a little odd but I can't complain a bit about it), and the chicken Parmesan, which was also portioned very well and quite good. The waiters are all very slick and remind me of being home in NJ in the way that they speak. Although my last waiter kind of blinked when I said I wanted hot coffee in the middle of summer at 3pm. Heh.
(4)
Sheena S.

Went here after a wedding with about 27 guests and they for sure have the "we don't really care if you like us or not" vibe. The theme was pretty neat but it was so dark you had to use a flashlight to see the menu which they do have attached but only about 25% of them work so make sure your phone is charged. We came during happy hour and they told all of us it did not apply to us because we were too big of a party. Needless to say, I think 2 people ordered a $8 beer but they could have made much more money off us if they allowed the happy hour for the last 30 minutes there was left to encourage more drinking during the meal. Food was super overpriced for what you get. Don't get me wrong, it tasted good but I can make a pasta meal at home that's just as good for $20 for 5 people as opposed to $20-$30/plate. They don't split checks, so come with cash and if you want to split a meal with someone expect to pay $6 more.
(2)
Angelita G.

My friend and I booked this place for our boyfriend's birthdays. It was funny being greeted from a different door than we thought. We got a semi-private table away from the main floor. The food was amazingly reasonable for what I thought it would be. And super delicious. Fantastic ambiance with the singer walking around singing Sinatra all night. The staff was top shelf, not stuck up, not pushy, and friendly even when we were a little tipsy and being silly. The lighting is low and romantic. I highly recommend this place!!
(5)
Virgoian W.

I would reaaally recommend this place if Italian is what you love. Great food, wonderful atmosphere and very good service.
(4)
Natasha K.

Fabulous in every way! The restaurant definitely sets the mood and the food even better! If you want a dining experience off the strip without the hassle of Viva Las Vegas but want the style and presence of Vegas, sit here for two or the whole familia! It has a very close family feel to it and the service is exceptional. They are welcoming and treat you like you're part of the family. Anything you order is going to be a winner. Italian food will never get this good in this area for its price... No joke!
(4)
George K.

I really wanted to give Capo's a better rating, but I just couldn't. The lobby and greeting were very unique and fun. The ambiance in the restaurant was fun and interesting. Yes it was dark , but that was ok. Bathrooms are one person only and small , but again that's ok. The meal. First , we were on time for our reservation and our table was open , but we had to sit at the bar for 10 minutes, just enough time to order a drink which the tab had to be closed out before going to the table. My GF order one of their specialty cocktails, it was good. I asked for a glass of the house Chianti, the barmaid said they did not have one. Ok, I will wait and order something at the table. Once seated we were give the menu's with the flashlights, well one of the two had flashlights, and a wine list. Sure enough on the first page was a list of wine's by the glass and there was a Chianti.......sigh.... It was tasty and I had two of them. The menu was creative with all of the mob names. The bread was great , hot and fresh, but then you had to struggle with the butter in the little foil packets. Both of our salads had potential, but ended up being a little watery. She likes Ranch, not on the Capo's list. The calamari was very tasty, fried with some hot peppers and dipping sauce like Outbacks Bloomin Onion sauce. For dinner we went with the basics Her Lasagna was ok , very cheesy , and a bit over cooked. My spaghetti was cooked fine, it was just smother in red sauce and the kitchen sprinkled Parmesan cheese on it for me... I did not ask for it and I do not normally put it on my pasta. On the upside the Italian sausage I added to the dish was pretty good. We did not have dessert. Service throughout the dinner was good They called a cab for us and let me know when it arrived. The bill for two drinks each and dinner was $86.00 plus tip So the rating was more for the food then the rest of the dining experience. I do not see myself going back, to many other places to try
(3)
LaShawna T.

Great food, service and amazing atmosphere. Not to mention the 2 for 1 cocktails on Fridays. It is dark inside, but that adds to the atmosphere. It was very Goodfellas.
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monty m.

Ok, I read all of your blogs and comments before taking on this experience. Overall I have seen mixed reviews about this restaurant ranging from as high as 4 stars to as low as 1 star. My wife and I went here on Monday 25 Apr 2011 as a pre-celebration to my 42nd birthday. We had a 6:00 pm reservation and valet parked at the location. The reservation was honored and my vehicle was parked right in the front of establishment. We have lived within Las Vegas since 2003 and have roots to the Midwest. I am from Chicago (truly a city kid, Southside, and White Sox fan) and my wife is from St. Louis. Service was fantastic, the hostess was very prompt with our meals, checked just enough to see if we required any additional service however, allowed us to hold a conversation with each other. Ziggy was the manager that night and ran a classy shift. Service is a 9.5 out 10 because there is always room for improvement. We were allowed to choose our seat and the crowd was about moderate size. Bummer that night no live piano, that would have made for a perfect night. Instead we had to listen to various big band, R&B, and top 40 dinner music. I had the meatballs with spaghetti for dinner and my wife had the steak, she likes her steak overcooked. The meatballs were ok, not the best that I have ever had coming from a Black, Irish, Italian, and Germany neighborhood on the Southside of Chicago however, merited a 7 out 10. The sauce with the meatballs was the bomb, 9 out 10. I make my sauce from scratch and my wife and I almost did not get together because the first time that she cooked spaghetti with red sauce she tried using that crap in the jar and I asked her if she was making spaghetti for the dog. Lol now, but was not funny then. The steak was ok, I like my steak with pink inside so to me the steak lacked flavor, but as I said in the beginning my wife likes her steak overcooked. For desert we shared a generous serving of the tiramisu on the patio, I would go back just for the tiramisu. This was better than any tiramisu that I have had in Chicago or New York, I went to college within Saratoga Springs and Albany with many weekend trips to New York City. Overall, the food is a 6.5 out 10. The lighting in the restaurant is dark, which I enjoyed very much. After 10 minutes or so your night vision will set in and you can easily see your meal and the person sitting across from you. Until then use the mini flash lights or the light from you cell phone. The dim light avoids rubber necking at the patrons around you and eyeballing their man, girl, and food. You have to actually look at, talk, and listen to the person that you came to the restaurant with, what a concept. Do not bring a grenade to this affair as you will be hurting. This dime eye candy action. You can barely see the people sitting at the tables around you, all you see are shadows. The true purpose and setting of a speakeasy duh............. This is not some entertainment ride or want to be speakeasy, as my wife said this is the true deal. I found the place very romantic with a little bit of curiosity and mystery. My wife was very surprised by the door hide at the entrance. This made for a fun evening and met my expectations. Though the price is moderate $100 for two (includes one alcohol drink for each, meals for two, and one shared desert) the location, food, and ambience is not equivalent. However, you are paying to be in a speakeasy (private club) therefore, you should expect a higher price for everything in order to keep out the riff raff. If I had to explain that to you before you understood how a speakeasy works this place is not for you. Stick with olive garden or some other franchise Italian restaurant. My wife and I will definitely return to this restaurant with adult friends and look forward to our next trip there. I hope that this helps all and has some street cred for those of you that can read between the lines. This is not the place to bring anyone that is under the age of 15. Even then I believe that company here is best to keep at the age of 21 and older. Oh not sure about the place on Trop but location on Sahara is good to go.
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Jack C.

The food is average. The decor is awesome. the theme is weird. the idea would be great if the food shined through.
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Hillary S.

This restaurant would have received 4-stars if the service had been better. Walking in, the ambiance is super and our party of 4 enjoyed the Italian mobster shtick. The mobster movies (Godfather III was on), Sinatra sound-alike on piano and waiter with an attitude were all appreciated. The food was very good and reasonably priced, although nothing really out of the ordinary. I had Eggplant Parmesan and the others had the Salmon Special (good & garlic-y), Chicken Angelo (portion on the small side) and Chicken Parmesan. After our cocktails, bread, and salads were served, our waiter went MIA... hey, buddy, we want some vino with our food! He hadn't been one of the servers of our main courses, and it took a good 10 minutes for the busboy to get the waiter back to our table to take our wine order. We ended with cappuccino and coffee. All in all, an enjoyable experience but we'll probably seek out other restaurants (there's a few in Las Vegas!) next time we're in the mood for Italian food.
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Maxine M.

Okay here is a review on Cappos. I have been reading about this place on yelp and was so excited to go there. It is a really cool place super super dark , which Is fine, but the darkness doesn't lean toward a romantic atmosphere , it just leads to an eyesore . There is a Tiny little flashlight on the menu, but you Have to hold The little button down As You look at the Menu so its kind of tricky to read the menu and hold the flashlight .It's so dark you can barely see your food. Okay so I am a pretty easy going person with not much complaints , so let's move on to the decor . Super cool looking inside but looks kind of small , we were seated in a nice booth and waitress and host were super nice, we used a 50 gift certificate from restaurant.com which was well worth it . We ordered the calamari with peppers, and the stuffed mushrooms for the appetizers . The calamari was just okay. They tasted like the oil was a little burnt. Now for the stuffed mushrooms. They were really small little button mushrooms that were stuffed with prosciutto and smoked provolone cheese . It seemed as though if you put your fork in it the mushrooms would fly off the fork and end up across the room They were okay but it seemed like the chef poured chunks of kosher salt in it. As I did taste chunks of salt. Now onto the entrees . They were very large portions my boyfriend ordered the carbonara and I ordered the stuffed ravioli. The ravioli was just okay it was cooked with peas and bacon and about 2 lbs of butter. It was way too oily for my tastes . And once more it had chunks of kosher salt in it . (I don't know why the chef chooses to dress all the food with extra salt if your cooking fresh italian food the flavor comes from the fresh herb cheese and ingredients . Anyway being that my boyfriend is Italian , we know really great Italian good when we taste it , and overall we were looking forward to a really great Italian meal with great pasta . This Pasta was just okay . It's good to go there for the experience , but not for authentic Italian food.
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Reed A.

Always good, always unique. Veal Marsala tonight with the mushroom risotto is amazing.
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A L.

Thanks fellow yelpers! I wouldn't have found this restaurant without you! This place is quite an experience... Initially it felt like I was at Disneyland on the haunted house ride. We opened the door and entered into a small room with wall to wall dark wood. We stood there for a few minutes and then a small window opened behind us. I was so surprised and caught off guard, I let out a loud yelp. The side door opened, which lead us into a dark restaurant. The place was decorated with old italian mafia type accessories. Most of the props looked really old and it further reinforced the feeling of being at Disneyland. We were seated on the stage area and had a good view of the live singer, who sang Dean Martin hits most of the night and it sounded really good. The restaurant was so dark, the menus had small flashlights attached to them. We had the egg drop soup, appetizer pizza, scallops and arrabiata pasta. Everything was very good. I highly recommend this restaurant. I gave it one less star because of the aged mafia props!
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Val R.

Relying on yelp reviews I made an excellent choice for tonight's dinner. First time in my life I literally cleaned up plates in Italian restaurant :) because a) I was really hungry; b) portions were just right to allow for dessert in the end. We started (as recommended) with Stuffed Mushrooms - they were great and even though my g/f doesn't like olives in any form she ate a half of the portion :) I had lasagna - it was great and portion was not huge which is a plus because I wanted to leave room for dessert. I also had bean and pasta soup with it - excellent. My g/f ordered fetuchini alfredo with shrimp - she didn't manage to finish the pasta but she got all the shrimp out of it for sure - it was big and (what's that fancy word ..) - succulent. She also liked Italian egg drop soup. Then we had chocolate cake with side of ice cream - plate was clean :) And finally when we were ready to go the singer came to our table and sung a serenade for my girlfriend. Bottom line: + interior is cool + food's good + singer is great I definitely recommend this place to anyone.
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Caitlin C.

DO NOT GO HERE. The service is beyond terrible, they will literally screw you if you're not a local. 2 for 1 Tuesday's? Not unless you're local, or a party of 6 or less, and THEY DON'T TELL YOU THIS UNTIL YOU GET THE BILL. Not to mention the fact that the food takes over an hour to get to the table. The ambience is cute. The food is decent. But they not only don't give a shit about their customers, they will absolutely take advantage of them. Please don't give this establishment your business.
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Pratik S.

This place was great, The only reason I knew about this place was because my fiancee and I wanted a nice Italian Restaurant and we asked the Taxi Driver where to go and he took us here, and boy what a find. The atmosphere is great makes you feel like a Italian mobster. A small detail that I really liked is that the booths are high so when my fiancee and I were cozying up it didn't feel like everybody was watching us, nobody could see us and we couldn't see anybody else which was great. The service was fantastic, not only efficient but friendly and the food was a solid 8/10. The price is relatively reasonable. I am going back in a few weeks for my bachelor party so lets see how they deal with a large rowdy group.!!! But I recommend this place, you will not be dissapointed
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Laurie L.

Boyfriend and I were trying to figure out what to eat all night, so we decided to use yelp to assist us. We found this place and decided to give it a shot. When we first entered the restaurant, it felt like as if I was in the twilight zone ride in Disney California adventure (the elevator). we were pretty much boxed in in a really dim room with posters hanging off each wall. We did not know where the door was. Long story short I got scared but the environment was great! Old fashion Italian style restaurant I'm assuming with all the dim lights and wonderful Frank Sinatra type music playing. THEY EVEN HAD A LIVE SINGER SINGING!! That's a plus. The servers and managers were phenomenal!! **If you expect to be in a restaurant where everything is perfect, please don't come here. The employees and managers do talk and hang around and watch tv..going back to the "more old fashion Italian" style? But nonetheless I LOVEDDD it there. The food was great, everyone had a sense of humor. We left the restaurant laughing which was a great way to end our night.
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Joey L.

First, I want to give a big thanks to Vegas Yelpers for recommending Capo's. Good Italian is hard to come by in San Diego, so when I took my first vacation in over 3 years with the wife, and without the kids, I bolted to Capo's like a fat man to the Paris buffett, and I wasn't disappointed. The Host was warm and funny. The server, I believe his name is Chad, was both friendly and patient. The calamari appetizer and the Cesar salad were my favorite, and the eggplant canolli was probably the best I ever had. With all that said, the best part of Capo's is the ambiance, I felt like I was eating in Capone's dining room. Tip: The mix drinks costs less than a glass of wine, in my opinion this was the better way to go. I ordered the "Watermelon" martini drink, and it was both refreshing and potent.
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Miss Z.

We really enjoyed the atmosphere and it's a nice change from eating on the strip. Caesar salad was very good. I had the Eggplant Parmigiana for my main meal, delicious! I also tried the Mushroom Risotto, excellent!
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Tash R.

I had a great experience at Capo's. The food was delicious and their house wine was one of the best wines I've tasted so far. The atmosphere was amazing. When you first walk in you have to press this door bell and they let you in by unconventional means. It was dark and had the authentic feel of a speakeasy. They give you a small flashlight to view the menu because it is so dark; it feels as if it was all lit by candlelight. The service was good and I went with my boyfriend and he got the singer to sing us a song so that is always a plus. To those who complain about the darkness or the attitude of employees.... you shouldn't go to a SPEAKEASY themed restaurant if you aren't prepared for the atmosphere and workers. The restaurant is pricey but worth it. I would recommend it as a place to go if you are on a date or celebrating with family and friends.
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Andrea B.

Eaten here twice before, food was delicious, but I hadn't received what I had ordered. The other night my friend and I had the ceasar salad and tiramisu and were sick in the bathroom for 24 hours... up and out :((
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Marissa P.

I thought long and hard before I left this review, because I was conflicted....I had probably the worst service I've ever had in my life at Capo's, We had a large party (15 people) and were completely ignored for most of the night. With that said, I still had to love the place. The atmosphere here is incredible, I felt like I had stepped into time when the mob ran Vegas. The food was great and so were the drinks. The manager ended up taking 50% off of our bill, so they redeemed themselves with that. I will go back to Capo's and I'm actually looking forward to it!
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jamie d.

I absolutely loved this restaurant. Amazing food, awesome ambience and great personalized service. I had the spicy bananna pepper appetizer stuffed with italian sausage and cheese. topped with sauce and served with a side of toasted italian bread. Very good. a little spicy but really good. for dinner had the tortellini and loved it. best i've ever had. i'm going to try to recreate this dish . so good. overall very good place and i'd recommend to anyone visiting vegas and willing to drive off the strip a bit.
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using v.

I now live in Las Vegas and have many friends in other cities from business and travel. I have been put in the unfortunate position of having to choose the restaurant for my firiends who may only be here for one night passing through. Luckily for me Capo's is here! I ALWAYS talk over with them if they want to eat a 'famous chef' dinner or an interesting fun and always delicious dinner, my favorite italian place. When friends want the "famous chef" dinner the conversation continues and we choose from many and .... it doesn't always turn out so well, as all of us locals know. But I always promise to myself the next time will be Capo's! THEN - those who chose Capo's the first time ALWAYS rave rave rave about the experience and the food - ALWAYS! And I always ask if they think they've made the right decision and they all tell me I should not have given them a choice. I have yet to have that happen once with the "famous chef" restaurant experience. Wait, except for once, mom and dad visited and we had a Wolfgang Puck Thanksgiving Day meal... mom loved it, but I get the feeling she likes to say Wolfgang Puck too. Also no 'rave rave rave', just a nod saying this is better than I expected. ;-) Dad, the Italian, raved raved raved about Capo's, mom tells her friends "oh you have to have her take you to this little secret Italian place with the tommy gun right up there on the wall". rofl
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Stephanie H.

The boy took me here on our 2nd date. I loved the atmosphere. From the moment you walk in the door till the moment you leave the place gives you a feel like you are in the middle of an Italian mob movie. I liked how it was dark in there it really set the mood, and the little lights connected to your menu to see it better. I loved it. We got there a bit late and were the only ones in the place which was fine. The service was exceptional. He ordered a captain and coke which tasted like a glass of captain and a drop of coke (always good). First came the bread and the garlic butter that came with it was what made the bread awesome, it would have been nothing special with out it. Then the salads, I got the house salad with Italian dressing. It was honestly the best house salad ever, it had marinated tomatoes and artichoke hearts on it and the dressing was incredible. I ordered Uncle Pauly's Arrabiata, just the right amount of spicy for a pasta dish. I loved it. He ordered the Alfredo and bragged about how awesome it was all night.
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Eric D.

Great food, Great concept. Very friendly staff. Tops my list of best italian restaurants in town. I've never had anything that I didnt enjoy. A great place to take friends or family.
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Kathy W.

Love Capos! My friends and I went there last weekend and had so much fun. The food was amazing and huge portions. The singer was so much fun and very entertaining. This place is great for large groups (we had 14).Just a fun atmosphere! The only bad this was it was a $20 taxi ride from our hotel but well worth it!!
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Jo D.

I was really excited to go here after reading all the reviews but was VERRRRY disappointed. First of all, we had made reservations but when we got there, they were not ready for us- the front door was open so we didn't get to experience the BIG entrance everyone talks about. Then, it took the hostess forever to find us a seat even though the restaurant was pretty empty. The ambience of the restaurant which people say are "in keeping with the theme" I feel is kind of an excuse for it being so...... let's just say it's DEFINITELY old vegas. The food is really heavy and unsettling- there's nothing special about it and it's definitely over-priced for its quality. To top it all off, our waiter was an a$$.... I really think he was intoxicated, he couldn't pay attention to us when we were ordering and kept forgetting things... SOOOOO not worth the drive from the strip...
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Ruth T.

Found this restaurant thru Yelp. After reading the reviews we were intrigued. When we drove up to the building we weren't sure we were in the right place but once we got inside the greeting at the door, the ambiance, the food, and the service were awesome.would definitely go again and bring friends.
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jesse s.

I've been here four times in the last 8 months or so, all my friends I've taken absolutely love this place. The food is great, always cooked to perfection.
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Mr N.

A real Las Vegas treat is a visit to Capo's, this is one place you may have passed a thousand times before noticing, and even though you may have you weren't sure. This is my testimony to Capo's great tastes. I've been a handful of times, each dish is very special, perfectly cooked and flavors brought out perfectly. Their marinara sauce is to die for. :)
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Mr. H.

Driving up to this place I thought that I was in for a typcial 'mom and pop' type of dining experience. Once inside the first door I was a little disturbed... Let's just say that it was a good type of disturbed. Chicago Mafia-Style all the way. You get screened prior to entering in a rather fun kind of way. Once seated it was hard to admire the appointments. I'm telling you it was so dark that they literally have flashlights tied to the menus so that you can read them. That was kind of cool and romantic since I was trying to be all cuddly with my sweetie (for the night anyway). LOL Back to the review. I ordered the pecan crusted Chilean Sea Bass. It was the best that I've ever had. Who'd of thought that that far away from the ocean would be the best cut of bass one can find? It was LARGE too. The service was spectacular. The entertainment had a old school Italian feel as the singer was walking around engaging the customers while dining. It was a very cool experience. So, if you're in Vegas and want to get off of the beaten path and away from the colon locking buffets.. Try this place out and be amazed!
(5)
Rod E.

Overrated? Fuget about it! Capo's did not disappoint at all. Took my girl here last week and we both loved it. I didn't tell her about the entrance, which scared the crap out of her. Good times! Lol. The ambiance and food were great. The chocolate cake was delicious. The crooner was awesome. My girl loved it so much that she got up and danced with me. Capo's will definitely be a "must do" on my future visits to Vegas.
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A S.

Food is definately not the reason to trek to this place. I found the wedding soup inedible and the prices mediocre for below average Italian. Experience was interesting and kitsch, and server was kind and replaced soup without hesitation. Just so many competent restaurants on the strip that made my experience below average.
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Dominique B.

We have been to Capo's several times. We have loved the food and experience but this past week we took a group of work associates to the restaurant and our feelings have totally changed. We established a group menu and price per person prior to going to the facility. When it was time to get the bill I was presented a check with a mysterious room charge I was never told about, a price that was $5.00 more per person and a total head count that was 6 more people then were dining (our head count was exactly what we reserved). I pointed the errors out to our server and she told me the manager who arranged the menu was out of town and she, as the server, could not make any changes to it. I informed the server I refused to pay the ridiculous over charges. We spent about a half hour going back and forth (while our paid limo was waiting outside). I had to go out to the limo, get my phone, and sort through deleted emails to show her that the bill was wrong. Finally she agreed to reduce the charges. I have no problem with a manager going on vacation but at least have someone present who can make a decision to correct a wrong! We will NEVER be going back her again!
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Chelsea M.

I came here with a large group to celebrate my bachelorette party and we had a blast! They treated us very well and the singer spent a lot of time at our table serenading each of us. I loved the atmosphere and the entrance. It was exactly what I wanted, a gangster-themed Italian restaurant. The food was good, not great, but who cared? The atmosphere was why we were there. I had the pasta with the vodka sauce, which was tasty, but very salty. I was unable to finish my meal because of all the bread I had eaten. Overall, a very positive experience.
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jasmine s.

Great afterhours on Tuesday nights. Good for getting away from the strip a little.
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F D.

Capo's is an adorable little old Italian restaurant. When you first step in you get the feeling your walking into an old mafia movie. They have a little dark room you step into, they peep their head in through a hole, and then walk around and let you into the coolest restaurant around. The decor is great! They have a singer who comes a couple nights a week who sings all the standards, and he does a great job. Plus, the food is fantastic. I had the homemade meatballs, my fiance had the rigatoni alla vodka , and my future father in law had the Tony duck's soup. All of the dishes were very tasty, we'll be sure to visit any time we are in Vegas.
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Jim H.

Love everything about this restaurant--ambience, food, drinks, service, lounge singers! I love taking people here that have never been here and waiting for the window to open and seeing the look on their faces. It's a blast!
(5)
Matt C.

A great experience - we all agreed that we would remember being here. We enjoyed the mob theme, and the singer had a good song list delivered with convincing style. One of my friends knew the words to "On the Street Where You Live," which led to a duet! The place is really dark, so they attach little LED flashlights to the menus. Portion sizes were generous. One friend had a simple dish of angel hair pasta with marinara sauce, and another had the same with Italian sausage added. Both said their dishes were "excellent". Another friend gave two thumbs up on the shrimp scampi. I tried the Uncle Pauly's Arrabiata, and as noted in other reviews it was peppery with lots of raw slivered garlic. Caution: you WILL smell like garlic the next day if you order this dish! Prices were very good. No, it's not the world's best Italian food, but the total experience is very very enjoyable. From the Strip, it's about a $15 cab fare for a party of 4.
(4)
Robert W.

great food !! bartender was fantastic !! appetizers at bar dinner at table . hardest part was getting in but that's the fun of this place.
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Alex B.

So I just moved to Vegas about 7 months ago. This is one of the first off the strip places I had gone to. Quite possibly the best place out there. The outside resembles what looks to be some piece of crap shed however when you enter the world transforms into a 1920's speakeasy. From the time I entered to the bill I knew I was going to enjoy this place. My favorite is their chicken marsala it is to die for. But back to the atmosphere, its great maybe a little bit to dark but I understand why. The host looks like he just finished a hit on someone based on his size which gives it more of that authentic look. Best part is they have a pianist on certain days, which can sing some amazing Sinatra. The food and drinks yes might be a little on the pricy side but defiantly worth every penny. The wait staff is great two I have had the same waitress twice and both times she was great the other 4 times I went there it was different people yet still really good at their jobs. I even ended up stay after close on day to enjoy a beer with some of the people that worked there. A++ I haven't been to their other location but I can only assume its just as good.
(5)
Cris F.

We went here while on vacation in Las Vegas and had a mob night. When you arrive the entry makes conversation for the rest of the dinner. We had reservations and when we arrived we got placed into a huge plush red side both in one of the corners. Note however it is dark in here almost "I can't see" kind of dark. So if you are sleepy maybe don't go cause you could fall asleep. While eatting we enjoyed the sing styles of a Frank Sinatra wanna be who was not at all bad. He was interacting with the diners even singing happy Birthday. This place is pretty cool. We all had a good time and did not have trouble finding something to eat. I choose the Trafficante Rigatoni and a raspberry/ lemon martini thing. Both were very good. They use real oils and top notch ingredients. This is not your local Noodles and Co. But with that said this place is on the pricey side. For my dish and my drink it put me back $25.00. Altogether for our party of 5 it put use back $137.00. So be prepared for that. When we finished we took a few pictures with the chalk drawings and the old school car outside. Overall we had a great dinner and a good experience. I would go here again after saving up some babysitting money.
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Mary F.

Thank you, fellow Yelpers, for the awesome recommendation. Capo's was a great experience. I love the old mafia movie feel. I agree with other Yelpers that the food is okay but the atmosphere is what really makes it a special experience. I had the duck soup and the angel hair pasta pomodoro. I don't think there was any duck in the soup but it was tasty. The singer was great. He sounded a lot like Frank Sinatra - at least to a non-expert like me. My boyfriend and I didn't rent a car so we took the bus and it took quite awhile to get to Capo's. So, if you decide to take the Deuce down and then catch another bus, keep in mind it's pretty far west from the Strip.
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Sean L.

I just got back from Vegas and the highlight of my trip was going to Capo's! I will go there now every time I go to Vegas. We had a party of 12 and we enjoyed it so much, we stayed for 3 hours. The entrance in "speak easy" style set the tone for our experince and it lived up to the hype. We found them by a web search when I typed in Mafia Restaraunt Las Vegas and I was sold. The food was amazing and the staff went out of their way to make us feel special while we were there. The fact that they have a seperate smokers lounge with cigars was a blast too! I feel it is a must visit when you are in Vegas!
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Sunny D.

It's off the beaten path and it's an excellent find! It's dark, cozy and has an east coast feel. The Sinatra singer was great and the staff was very attentive. The food was pricey but beyond yummy, so it was worth it. This place has an ambiance factor that you just have to experience for yourself! Go, Go, GO!
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Connie B.

I really like Capo's, the service was good, the atmosphere is fun but I need just a little more light... lol. The first time we went sat at the bar, and the food and service was great, the second time in the smaller back room, I ordered the stuffed chicken breast, it was huge! dinner and two lunches!! and delicious! My husband had the shrimp scampi which he loved but mentioned was more lemon"ey" than usual but he still liked it a great deal since it disappeared fast! Oh and their homemade salad dressings are great too! Never any room for dessert but maybe one day...
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Mamie P.

Black velvet wallpaper, red velvet chairs, dark wood bar, sparkly crystal chandeliers, live piano music, door dudes with attitudes, out-of-this-world service, reasonably priced bottles of wine...I totally fell in love with this place. I can't believe I only just now found out about Capos (thanks Yelp!). I highly recommend Capos for a romantic date night or large groups of friends. It's also a reliable attraction for your stubborn Midwestern relatives who refuse to eat hummus and sushi. My husband and I intended to enjoy "Fuggedaboudit Fridays," but Capos said "fuggit" to that happy hour special. But the bar honored the deal because they're cool like that. My husband and I split the shrimp scampi appetizer, which is only about five pieces of average sized shrimp set on top of a bed of delicious bread that's soaked in butter and garlic. It was delicious but a little overpriced. Order it during happy hour instead. By the way, an interesting event happened while we sat at the bar. The mobbish door dudes fireman-carried a drunk man from the front door to the back. I don't know if the drunkard was hired to enter the restaurant that way but I thought, "Wow. That really completes the mob atmosphere." For dinner my husband and I sat in one of the red round booths, split a chicken marsala (I think) and a bottle of old vine Zinfandel ($35). I would have eaten more if I wasn't counting calories. Capos deserves at least 4.5 stars, based on my first visit. I haven't tried enough of the menu to give it five. Right now, though, I favor Capos over Nora's and Herbs & Rye.
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Lily L.

Came in for lunch. It was Tuesday. Staff was busy prepping for tonight 2 for 1 special so the place was not busy, but staff was. Fine, that was explained to me. I expected a lunch menu pricing. NOPE! Fugettaboutit! Nothing less than $8.95 for a burger. I paid $10.95 for what was supposed to be meat/sausage lasagna and I expected a fairly good portion. What I got was a small square 3x3 in of cheezy layers of noodles swimming in sauce. Very little meat, NO bread, no garlic knots... nothing. I ordered take out, but really I felt it was way over priced for what I got. Should have been offered bread to sop up the sauce and to stretch out the meal, cuz I sure didn't get enough food. Won't be going back!
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Celeste S.

My husband and I had dinner here while in town for March Madness. We wanted to get off the strip (we went to the original one - not new one on West Sahara) for a change and I was craving hearty Italian food (it was cold outside this trip!) We want to the original place Words cannot describe how much I loved dinner here! From the fun entrance, the decor, the atmosphere, and the delicious food! And for the amount of food you get, the prices are reasonable. Especially after you have been eating on the strip/at hotels for a couple days! I had the rigatoni in meat sauce with a GIANT meatball. It hit the spot!! Exactly as I was craving. My husband had the lasagna and said it was very good. We were stuffed full so didn't get to try dessert but I plan on going back! I liked it so much that I took my leftovers back to the hotel and carefully transported them back home with me the next day - refused to let such yummy food go to waste! Italian food is my all time favorite but a lot of places are very generic/lacking in flavor - this is definitely not one of them. Plus we got there about 20 minutes before they closed and they in no way made us feel rushed. Very nice staff!
(5)
Jacqueline B.

I was a little scared at first when we entered the place, or tried to. The door opens to a BOX. Then a little window opens with an overbearing Italian sayin, "Ju gotta reserbation?" We didn't but he let us in anyway since it was early. Once inside, I was still scared. it was DARK, like a fortune tellers den, kinda eery. We decided to stay and try it. The service was a little slow to start, but they comped our drinks since they forgot us for the first few minutes. Their specialty drink menu has some GREAT drink combos that I had never seen before. I had eggplant parmesean with risotto and wedding soup. It was excellent. Hubby had Spagetti and Meatballs, said it was SPICEY but good. The prices were EXPENSIVE over $20 for pasta plates, over $30 for protein plates. The singer was excellent. I would have given higher reviews, but i'm not into the DARK lighting thing. I had to take home leftovers to actually SEE what I ate. When its so dark, maybe you don't clean so good....who knows. Brighten it up a bit and I'll be back again and again.
(3)
Doug G.

Recommended by a former native and definitely less touristy than other Vegas restaurants. I was enveloped by the delicious garlicly aroma as soon as I walked through the door. The pastas (al dente), veal picata (could cut with a fork), and shrimp fettuccini delivered the goods and Capo's remains on my list as one of the best restaurants off the strip in Las Vegas. The restaurant's speakeasy theme and dark interior might take you a little off guard but its mafioso/brat pack vibe is easy to embrace, as is the live Sinatra style music. Two for one entrees on Tuesdays just adds to the restaurant's likability.
(4)
Jennifer W.

2 for 1 Tuesday, I was wondering why it was soooo busy. I was hoping for a nice romantic dinner with my boyfriend for his birthday but it was crazy busy. I've been here before so I'll definitely attribute the crowd to the 2 for 1 Tuesday special. This was not my best experience, it took forever to get anything... The waitress would take our requests (refills, butter) and after she would return to the table, forgetting to bring our request, she would then ask the bus-boy who was very good at picking up her slack. The food is okay but the only reason to come here is definitely for the experience.
(3)
Lizzy H.

Cool idea, poorly executed. Guy that seated us was standoffish and left us without menus for almost 10 minutes. Were never offered water. Ordered wine and received one glass that was almost 2x the other one, when pointed out to waitress she told me (I got the bigger glass) that I must have gotten lucky. Hubby's glass was no more than 3 oz - ridiculous. Food would have been tasty if it was hot! Good flavors but lukewarm at best. Same thing for my starter, the spinach egg soup. I wish it was served hot! Also, $20 spaghetti and meatballs featured one meatball. IT SAYS MEATBALLS ON THE MENU. And I have never seen a smaller portion of lasagna. As I mentioned, could have overlooked the small pricey portions if they food was served hot, or at least warm. I will not return here, totally not worth it. And the live singer was just awful. What a tourist trap!
(2)
Jen D.

Fun place! Cool retro atmosphere. Good old-fashioned Italian. Dark and romantic. Good date night find.
(4)
N G.

Make reservations!!! The atmosphere was dark and completely themed as a speak easy. The food is American Italian and everything was delicious. I got a salad and they used way too much dressing. I had to send back and ask for dressing on the side. The server was so nice and knew exactly when to come over to the table. The "pink sauce" (as they call it) was great with the meal and we even dipped the bread in it. Tried the cheesecake dessert and its not exactly what I'm used to but was also good. Reason not a 5 star: the restaurant opens at 5 and the piano player, which I think it a huge part of the atmosphere, didn't start playing until after 6. The food was a little over priced. Once you are seated the theme gets forgotten. No one is in character or there's not much going on besides a muted movie with the closed caption and the late piano player which we didn't get to enjoy much of.
(4)
Fred F.

I've only been once but it was enough for me to form my opinion. I'm not one for kitsch and this place is full of it. I should have turned around and left when they pulled the door stunt, but I didn't. Watch your step as you enter too. This place is so dark you need a flash light to see anything. Again, I shoulda ran. Finally got seated and was greated by a server that was gorgeous but i'm am sure was mentally challenged. Wonder how she got the job? Because it was too dark to see the menus, my companion asked her if he could have vodka sauce in his capellini (not my choice but hey.....). She had no idea what vodka sauce was and didn't know capellini was a pasta. Finally, after a very painful experience trying to order our food came. It was ok but I couldn't wait to get out of there.
(2)
Candice B.

Italians will know what I mean when I say it's almost as good as Mom's cooking. I ordered ravioli with meatballs. The marinara was delicious, the pasta perfect, and the meatballs definitely taste homemade. My friend ordered a chicken dish with garlic sauce, and afterwards I had to stand at least five feet away from her. It was the best meal we ate in Vegas. The ambience made it an extra-cool experience. Note to visitors going without a car: it's a hefty cab ride from the strip, but worth every penny.
(5)
Paula B.

Loved it all the way. I'm proud to say I've never been to an Olive Garden or any mainstream chain. Capos is on another level and out of the main drag for restaurants. It's dark when you go in but go with it. Make sure you are hungry or else you won't enjoy anything. The meatball appetizer satisfied my meat craving and then some. The Caprese was also just what I expected, just like my friend's mama's recipe. I had the linguini with clams and I made a mess, scarfing down everything and quaffing down some decent wine. All I needed was a cigar and some strippers.
(5)
Stephanie F.

Yuck! This place sucks. The decor is cool and total mob scene but the food is so nasty! Not even close to being authentic Italian food. I got 4 small frozen ravioli for 30 bucks...really? The service sucked as well. Stay away and try Parma or Roma instead.
(1)
John H.

Place is a good idea with a mob theme however the service was pretty bad. We had a reservation at 9pm for a party of 6, and got there at 8:45 and they sat us quickly. After we got seated and we had showed our server that we had a groupon for $100 after that she only came by our table twice, the busser came by at least 10 times. Majority of the time we saw our sever doing nothing but sitting at the bar talking to another person, while our busser was busy with other tables. It took almost 15 minutes for us to pay because no one came to pick up the bill. I was so unsatisfied with their service I had asked another server to speak to their manager in charge, consequently their manager in charge was our server, which I call bull on because the other server was probably just watching out for our server's back. Definitely not going to come back here. I only gave them 2 stars because their busser was doing their job correctly.
(2)
Scott K.

Peek a boo.....whats the password. Ok very mafia style.When you enter the establishment you enter into a small room. You ring the bell and a little peek a boo door opens. Just as you would imagine in the movies, that is what happened. Once you enter its a grand space of old style furniture and dark feeling. The food was good and they even had live music with a guy singing to his piano.
(4)
Zack S.

What's to say that hasn't already been said?! This is as good as it gets for Italian food AND atmosphere in Las Vegas. Needing an excellent date place? You can't go wrong with Grade-A Italian food and a friendly guy in a suit singing Frank Sinatra! My only food-specific recommendation is the bruschetta appetizer. It's a must-order, and I could easily make an entire meal out of it. Two final thoughts...warnings, really. 1) Yes, it's dark inside. It's very dimly lit, but I personally felt it added to the ambiance. 2) You're going to overeat on this amazing food and need to roll yourself out the door!
(5)
Chris P.

I Freaking Love this Place! I've been here a few times and the food is always great, but the ambiance is ridiculously cool. You feel like you're in a prohibition era speak easy. The walls are covered in mobster memorabilia. Last time I took my family here everybody thought there was a Frank Sinatra album playing until I pointed out the singer. Ridiculous
(5)
Glenn H.

after seeing this place on mystery diners, i think the owner is a terrible business man. family or not, your brother should have been fired, he is terrible for the business, i am suprised you have not been sued for sexual harassment yet, or that you brother has not been severely beaten by a patron. next time i am in vegas i will avoid this place.
(1)
Ron D.

I met some friends at Capo's with no reservations around 7:00 pm on a Saturday night. I expected to wait some time for a table which just made for more conversation time with friends. We made our way to the bar and ordered a couple of drinks that were well made and just strong enough. The ambience was evocative of what I think a "speakeasy" would have been in the 20s or 30s. There are pictures on the walls of various notorious pre-WWII gangsters. There was a gentleman performing karaoke to classic Sinatra, Martin, Bennett and other crooners. He was, for the most part, right on. Eventually, we made our way to a booth to eat. In our group we ordered Veal, salmon, lasagna and arrabiata pasta. We started with an appetizer of caprese which was very good. A large section of mozzarella, thick slice of tomato and a good dose of balsamic vinegar. I would have preferred more basil, but I'm really partial to basil. Our meals were delicious. The protions were good, but not overwhelming. With our appetizer, bread, and soup or salad before the meal there was enough to take home after eating sensibly. The server was attentive without being overbearing. Our waters were consistently refilled without request. All in all a great evening of food, service and ambience. I look forward to going back.
(5)
Philip T.

Everything has been upgraded here compared to the Tropicana location. The atmosphere is one of a kind in town. My wife certainly appreciates the indoor smoking area they have there too. We usually just eat at the bar and bs w/ the cooks. Meatball salad is probably my favorite thing on the menu. Anything w/ their meatballs in it actually....
(4)
Julie B.

My husband and I were told by our brother in law what to expect, but the people that we brought with us were SO surprised!!! It was such an amazing experience, from the ambiance to the "true to character" guys hosting and our fabulous waitress, the entire night was wonderful! We ordered mushroom caps, calamari and meatballs for appetizers, all of which were outstanding! Our group ordered pastas, steaks, seafood, veal, etc. NOT ONE complaint!!! All of this, cocktails, neverending wine and it was less that $100 per person... Where I come from, this is unheard of! I would highly recommend Capo's to any adult group. We will definitely be back for more!
(5)
Caroline P.

Food was really good. Prices were a bit high. It was dark inside; hard to read the menu. Things were going great until the bill came. They wanted to take my Dad's ID with them to swipe the credit card. We disputed this strange policy because of identify theft dangers. The manager gave us a hard time, but really do they NEED to take the ID and the CC? It felt a little shady; I have never had this happen before while dining out. It took a little arguing but the management conceded. They should change this policy, it rubs customers the wrong way. Not sure if I would go back.
(3)
Richard T.

Easily my favorite casual dining restaurant in Las Vegas! This place came highly recommended from a colleague, someone I didn't trust much, but she raved about the secret entrance, wonderful atmosphere and fantastic food and she looked like she knew a thing or two about food (if you know what I mean). My fiance and I decided to check it out on one of our date nights and were immediately confused as to which entrance to go through, the (free) valet kid helped us out, it's all part of the atmosphere. Why they have valet, I'll never understand, especially since the restaurant is the only thing occupying a majority of spaces in this small shopping center. Once inside, we were rudely asked, "Can I help you?" by a pair of eyes peaking through a secret sliding peep hole. Nervously, we told him of our reservation and to our enjoyment he opened the "secret" door, revealing a dark, noisy bar, chalk outlines on the floor, dim lighting, ornate chandeliers and wallpaper. A cheesy piano man was hitting the keys and singing Bobby Darin, a tip jar was perched at the edge of his mini grand while old mob movies played on flat screen TVs. Immediately, we fell in love with the place and still hadn't seen a menu. Anyone who knocks the atmosphere must be crazy, or simply prefers a quiet, intimate restaurant. Don't get me wrong, those kinds of places are fun, too, but this place is noisy, dark and heavily themed, I can't stress that enough and this is coming from someone who hates Rain Forest Cafe because of the atmosphere and theme. Our waiter was wonderful, he had a thick Italian accent, I believe fake, but still hilarious and he told us about the menu and gave us time to look over the menu after taking our drink orders. Cocktails are a bit expensive, but there aren't many quality bars in Vegas that serve cheap cocktails, so the price was mostly forgiven. We each ordered a pasta dish, her the Lasagna and me the "Angels with Dirty Faces," which is a bit heavy, but for a pepperoni fan like me, was extremely flavorful and delicious. Now, let me be honest about the food, this is in no way the best food in Las Vegas (so far, that belongs to Carne Vino at Palazzo, but that's another Yelp). This place is wonderful for its combination of theme, atmosphere and food, not one thing or the other. Remember Chuck E. Cheese's when you were a kid? That karma of arcade games, ball pit and mediocre pizza? Remember how fun that was? Now, improve the pizza, replace arcade games and ball pit with atmosphere and cocktails and you've got the kind of harmonious perfection that makes Capos such a fun, memorable place. We've been here too many times to count and bring our out-of-town friends all the time and they love it. We've never had a bad experience. Please give this place a try, if you're not a food snob, you will love it.
(5)
Celine L.

this is a great place to try while you're in vegas and sick of buffets! i found this on yelp, got there, at 10pm too. wasn't sure if they were open, but i went in, and had to press a doorbell, and got the surprise that everyone got! the feel is pretty cool, music in the background, very dim lights, cabanas, they even have a flashlight for the menu! the bread was perfect. best bread i've had! it was so perfect, warm, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside with melted butter. i couldn't eaten the whole loaf! i got their signature pasta with meatballs in tomato sauce in angel hair. pretty good! though i shouldn't have gotten angel hair. portions were pretty huge too! i went late so there weren't that many people, and they weren't that slow. favourites: the breadddd do not want: the prices are actually more on the higher $$ end, $18-$20 for a pasta last words: great feel, good food, great bread!
(4)
Sarada D.

I absolutely love the atmosphere and decor. Dice dark lighting, red and black colors, chandeliers, good Sinatra type music, very old Vegas feel. However... Im sorry to say that I did not enjoy the vegetarian options. We ordered the caprese salad and the eggplant parmigiana. The caprese salad was ok.... but it was drenched in an overpowering pesto. Pricey! $15!!! The eggplant parm ($21!!!) came out soggy and oily. Way too much cheese! The best thing about the dish was it came with a side of grilled asparagus. All 3 of us at the table agreed that the plain asparagus was the most appetizing. My friend ordered the vodka pasta and the other just plain marinara pasta. They were not impressed either. Too bad... Too expensive. Im sad I wont be back since I really liked the vibe of the place.
(3)
Sandra T.

Awesome atmosphere!! Went here with a Groupon Now and loved it. The food was good. They were really flexible with the bill too.
(5)
Sierra K.

I love this place! I went here for my 21st birthday and had so much fun. I loved the Sinatra singer, I loved the atmosphere! The food was amazing! I would be willing to hop a plane to Vegas just to have those mozzerella sticks again!
(5)
Dixon K.

my first pick for all first time visitors to vegas
(4)
Nicholas C.

Excellent place to go on a date. Food is a little pricey but well worth it. I had the Chicken Alfredo and it was the best Alfredo sauce i have ever had. Plus if you go on tues it two for one. Service was extremely slow but was made up for by good live music. Make sure you make a reservation.
(5)
Lindsay K.

Went last night for my boyfriends birthday dinner. Food was excellent, I had the Chicken Anastasia and my boyfriend had the New York steak. The cannoli was to die for! Not to be missed! The service was perfect and the experience really made it the whole package. Highly recommend.
(4)
Carey G.

As Las Vegas locals, we've heard about Capo's but had never been. We decided to try it out for my mother in laws birthday on Friday night. We will definitely bring visitors back here, it was fun, something different. Loved the way they greet you at the entrance. The light transition was a little hard to take, it took about 15 minutes for our eyes to adjust. We also weren't attended right away, but once we said something, we had great service from then on. Loved the old Las Vegas feel and the live singing. The wine list was decent. We had the meatball appetizer which was the best I've ever had. Our salads were all really good. The entrees were very generous and tasty. Lisa was our server and very friendly and helpful. Try it, you'll like it!
(4)
LORENA F.

Fellow Yelper's hinted my group to Capo's and there was not an ounce of disappointment by this choice. My boyfriend is Italian so I have a tough critic when dining at an Italian restaurant. He was extremely pleased with the selection. I will be honest that I was a bit hesitant when I saw the location. Capo's is in a ghetto looking neighborhood within a strip mall, off the Vegas Strip. I guess that consoled myself that it would be worth a try when I saw Ruth Chris in the same type of setting, but a couple blocks back. The entrance to the restaurant is quite fun and interesting. It is a simulated gangster hangout. You have to ring a door bell so that you can be let in. The restaurant itself is dark and you get a little light to read the menu. Capo's offers that very best service that I have seen at any restaurant. Jennine was our waitress and she was knowledgeable, attentive and looked happy to work at Capo's. The restaurant had a busboy, Jeremy who just worked his tail off and made sure that all the customers had all that they needed. My boyfriend and I shared the lasagna as well as the egg drop soup with spinach. It was excellent. Taste, texture and temperature were outstanding. So far, Capo's is by far the best that we have had. If only the restaurants on the strip could get the concept of great service and excellent food would they even be able to compete with Capo's.
(5)
Roxy L.

First of all this place was cool the decor, atmosphere, the secret entrance all great.... but the food not so great. Hubby had the veal and it was bland no flavor whatsoever, I had the manicotti and it was to salty...and for the price it was not worth it. Not even the guy who did such a good job singing could make us go back..... Good thing I had a coupon $20 off..
(2)
Jen B.

I purchased a Groupon Now for this restraunt and there was no fine print when I purchased it. So, I'm excited to go there, and we get there, and we had to wait for 5 minutes after ringing the bell, and snuck in after someone happened to go through the door, to be "greeted" by the rudest, scowl faced man stating "you need a reservation." With seats clearly open behind him, and I said "we have a groupon now..." to him saying "Meh. A groupon. Heh. Whatever." After 10 min we're seated, with him saying to the waitress "they have a groupon" quite snobbilyy. then it took 30 minutes for us to even receive WATER. Then we are told you have to spend $60 to even use the groupon after the groupons been redeemed so you have no choice, then we're told we can't even use 2 groupons or split checks. So it takes forever to even order, and forever to even receive the food. Then, the bread does go stale after 2 minutes and the butter they bring you is very little, and after asking for extra, we don't get any extra. The soup was cold. And the food was very bland, and it hurts yur stomach. The waitress was extremely rude, and the bouncer stands over the entire dinner watching you to make sure you don't share bc then they charge $6. So, I'm sitting through this entire dinner highly tense and not enjoying my dinner at all, I feel like I was about to cry or eve throw up. After asking for the check, the girl unauthorizingly took $16 for a tip for hrself. And for a groupon that was only supposed to be $25 for $50 ended up costing me about $80. And that's not with me ordering extra,, that's with all the outrageous fees they charge. The staff was RUDE. And it was literaly the most unenjoyable experience I have ever had. I have never written a review in my life, but I just HAD to for this terrible hell-hole.
(1)
Anonymous A.

We decided to try Capo's for dinner. The ambiance is very nice. It is definitely very dark. I had to use my phone light to look at the menu. They had an impersonator singing and that was neat. We ordered 2 milks and the waitress brought us a cup of half and half mixed with water. It was disgusting. Apparently they don't carry milk. But the waitress could have said that instead of trying to trick us into drinking something that clearly wasn't milk. I went to order an item I saw off the online menu and the waitress told me they took that item off the menu 8 years ago. Really? They couldn't update their menu. It would take 5 minutes. I settled for the lasagna and I would say stouffer's is better. Our bill came to $103. My cocktail the size of a shot was $10. They charge strip prices with a Denny's quality type of food. I was very disappointed. I wish I had gone to Tbones and spent that money on quality dining. The air was broke in 105 degree weather. We were so hot and sweating sitting there. They should close the restaurant until that is fixed.
(2)
Zarkle B.

What an awesome place! It is dark but you get flashlights with your menu. You have to know the secret password to get in.. just kidding but the entrance is quite spiffy. The bartender is awesome and such a sweety. My friend lives right by here so we get hooked up when I accompany him when I'm in town. Wonderfully awesome italian pasta. Their soups are good too.
(5)
Myke R.

This place has been haunting me forever. Driving past it all the time and teasing me with it's sign and red awning. This place is kinda a hole in the wall. I don't really wanna give away the experience. But you should make reservations if you go on a weekend. It definitely is a possibility it may be crowded - It opens at 5pm till late night. Ok so here's the deal without giving away the experience. You walk in and .............. We'll skip ahead to eating there - it definitely is worth it though. Funny thing is that I was reading over some past reviews and either people had a great time here or it REALLY Sucked. Sometimes restaurants go through staffing issues...But definitely had a good time here. Just remember to "speak easy" if you know what I mean! The ambiance is dark and romantic. With an old Vegas feel to it. It's got these private booths and family tables. We got the Bugsy Segal Booth. There's a guy walking around singing old Rat Pack/Chicago -Italian style songs from "That's Amore" - "Ain't that a kick in the head. The service was friendly from EVERYONE! The decor is kinda Mob-like. The food was pretty good almost home cooked. The pasta I had was "Swim with Fishes" or something like that had a light cheese cream sauce with garlic and sundried tomatoes swimming in al dente fettucinni and shrimp. "Bust a cap" stuffed mushrooms were fantastic - sure they were little mushrooms but they did pack it with flavor. The italian egg drop soup was good. Very garlicky but a little salty for me. When they say garlic mashed potatoes...they don't mess around. GARLIC!!!! They had this chicken too kinda with picatta sauce and capers but it had broccoli. This thing was packed with flavor. Ok so great ambiance, great date place, friendly staff, good food. Definitely wanna come back!
(5)
lori s.

Took my fiancee there for his birthday 7/15/09 hoping to give him the best birthday experience ever. We were promptly seated after showing ourselves at the "trick door". Taken to a dark but chandelier booth where we were greeted immediately by a our host-assistant. No hiccups, plateware was removed, our drinks were brought expeditiously,our order was taken. we were serenaded by old-school las vegas musicians who knew just what my fiancee requested they sung directly to me until i would have said yes to anything. dinner followed promptly; we had to wait on nothing thruout the evening UNTIL it came to our desire to have dessert and coffee; there was not a soul to be found. Imagine that, being on the way to 5 stars and then blowing it by not even showing up to ask us about offering us coffee or an after dinner aperitif. waah!. I'd like to think my love was overall happy with his birthday dinner but i had wanted it to go so perfectly. oh well, the entrees were exquisite as always and I can't wait to come back. i hope they will have ironed out the end of the dinner for us return patrons, so we can add a much DESERVED exclamation point to end the evening; thank Nico for his overall 4 1/2 stars service.
(4)
Gene H.

Capo's is a must. We ate a Wofgang Pucks at theVenetian the night before, which was good, especially since we met the pocket chef himself..He was out glad handing all of his patrons, was as pleasant and charming as you might expect. I was designated to find the next dinner restaurant, and had my laptop, so i yelped Mario Batali's B & B restaurant which had not so hot ratings by fellow yelpers. So I searched yelp and found Capo's, with two locations, W tropicana and W Sahara. Rave reviews from yelpers, so i called to see which was closer to theTreasure Island where we were staying. Only a machine at the Tropicana location, but a real person at the W Sahara location.The dude said he was about a mile closer, so we made reservations for five at six PM. easy to find, valet parking which was almost a neccessity because he directed us to the entry, which is a whole other story. Dark, early sixties/late fifties decor, really great food and a very memorable time. Piano player/crooner. I don't think you will be dissappointed. I added this review because although the other location was yelped highly, the sahara location wasn't on the yelp list yet.
(5)
Heather G.

I went to capo's a week ago with a few of my family members. I found out about it through some friends, and they said it is suppose to be the most authentic restaurant in town for italian cuisine. And they were RIGHT! We arrived and walked into a corridor where we had to ring the buzzer. Out of no where, this guy pops his out and asks us "How ya doin?'" with an italian accent. On this friday night, we got the opportunity to listen to Bobby, the live entertainment, at our table side. Not only that, the waiter Billy, fit the entire motif of the "mobster style" dinning. The food was phenomenal. I had the scampi, a caesar salad, the sawed off sausage and peppers, and the tiramisu for dessert. The rest of the family had lasagna, chicken alfredo, and the chicken al vodka. No complaints, and we all loved the place and will enjoy going back often. A great experience everyone can enjoy.
(5)
Dot V.

I am so glad to have found this on yelp...My husband and I were in Las Vegas for a week..We had a rental car so this was a big help when trying out restaurants off the strip. I made a reservation for his b.d. What a fun place. We arrived during happy hour because we had tickets to a show later. All the house wine, beer and well drinks are half price along with appetizers. I think that is from 4pm to 7pm., not 100% sure about times. We had drinks at the bar and shared an order of Calamari...(It was huge and so.o.o.o good. ) The dipping sauce was fabulous. Since everyone said the portions were huge, we decided to split an entree and a desert. We told our server our intentions and there wasn't an extra plate charge or any problem with sharing. They even divided the entree into to separate servings which we still couldn't eat all of it....By the way, we had ordered spaghetti with the meat sauce. The meat sauce was a mixture of Italian Sausage and ground beef...It was excellent...I wish we had this place in Atlanta. For desert we ordered the Chocolate Molten cake with vanilla icecream It was so yummy.. My husband is Italian so he loved the Godfather movies playing on the bar t.v. and he loved the singer coming around singing Frank Sinatra songs. I had read on yelp to request a booth for a romantic dinner so I did and it was perfect. It was a great evening and my husband loved it.
(5)
Lulu L.

I was surprised to see all of these good reviews for Capos. I thought it was just o.k, nothing great. There was no singer so maybe our experience would have been better if there was. We visited on a Friday at 8PM and the place was pratically empty. There were maybe 2 or 3 orther tables. We had salad to start and the ceaser and house salads were soaked in salad dressing...way too much! And be prepared for garlic, the salads were very garlicly, which I didn't mind. I had the fish special that was encrusted in pine nuts. It seemed more like a breadcrumb coating that I just pealed off. For $35 I've had much better. Someone ordered the The Chef Sleeps with Fishes which was good, but not oustanding. If you're visiting LasVegas with a car and are intrigued by the 'theme" then it's probably worth your while assuming the singer other reviewers wrote about is there. If you would need to rent a car or pay for a cab, I say skip it.
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Lisa L.

Capo's is a great asset to Las Vegas! There are many italian themed restaurants, but this place is exceptional. This restaurant is totally different from any other in Vegas, and most especially the service is what stands out to make it such a great place. From the minute you walk into this restuarant, it is all about you. Everyone from the person that seats you, to the servers, to the cooks--you can see them cooking from the bar seats-- the customer and your experience is what matters. This alone is so much different than most other restaurants in Las Vegas. This is actually what sets this restaurant apart from all the rest. The decor is great--puts you back into 1960--and so is the food. Try everything, but most especially you cannot miss the calamari. This place is sure to last because they go above and beyond. It is not unusual to see the owner and his wife here; obviously this is an endeavor that matters to them. There are many choices in Las Vegas, but this place is not to miss.
(5)
Jasmine M.

Another wonderful dinner. This time we came later and enjoyed the intertainment as well as table side magician!
(5)
Kennedy J.

Making a reservation for my prom I went through all the necessary and proper steps of making the reservation. With a table of 14 I understand the difficulties of hosting a large party. Although I made the reservation 2 weeks before prom, I was called a week before my prom in order to confirm. In which I learned that they could not provide the number of checks needed even though within my 6 email correspondence with the "reservationists" I was told that all would be fine and taken care of. My main problem was with the miscommunication of the staff, but when I went to the general manager/owner, Dominic, he suffered a lack of communication as well. And even told me that even though I made the reservation a week ago, that he had not entered it into the computer and therefore my reservation, made two weeks before the date was not made at all. As a young teenage girl I was appalled by the way he raised his voice at me over the phone verbally attacking me. When I expressed that I felt he was being rude, he further screamed at me and dropped our reservation. A previous customer of Capos I throughly enjoyed the atmosphere which is why I wanted to share the experience with my friends on my prom night. But unfortunately I was screamed at by a man twice my age over the phone. The atmosphere sadly doesn't feel welcoming anymore.
(1)
Jeanne T.

Fun place to go with friends. After you find the entrance and knock on the door, you'll go inside a dimly lit dining room. Food is good, choices on the menu are good, and the entertainer is fun...we'll be back!
(5)
Nahal K.

When I saw this place on a recent TV show, I knew we had to try it. If you are into MOB movies and gangster flicks like we are, what better way to experience firsthand at something similar (well kind of) to how the Vegas MOB lived, where they dined and how they had a good time. This is not the fanciest restaurant but it's totally old school. The red leather booths, the stage for performance, the piano guy and all the attitude that comes with the people. That's their thing. Upon arriving, you knock on a door and some really cool bigh honcho looking guy opens a window like thing and says "yea, what do you want" in this New Yorker, heavy, mean voice. Um...we have resos at 8 please and with not okay, thanks, welcome, he opens the door and says to follow him. Again.....this is their thing. This is the image of the restaurant. In no way were we offended because I had reviewed their restaurant prior to going. We sat down and the amazing service immediately started. Since the restaurant was very dark inside (image), they had these little cute lights hanging from their menus. The names of all their drinks and dishes were so COOL. I ordered the dirty martini (their special) and it was so delicious. My husband ordered this drink called "kick in the head". Ha! The waitress said "you will see why it's called that in the morning". Check out their menu for all the cool names they have for their dishes. We split the following: Dinner salad Beef spaghetti Bolognese- off the menu Chocolate dipped Cannoli's. The check was VERY reasonable Definitely going back and taking everyone I know.
(4)
M A.

This place salvaged my birthday weekend. I was miserable from going to NOBU, I had hair inside my sushi, and the waitress accused me, I didn't even get anyone to sing "Happy Birthday," but going to Capo's was fantastic. Food was delicious and extremely filling. The theme is cute too.
(5)
J. L.

Wow. What a cool place to go. If you are in vegas...capos is vegas. Service service service. Food was fantastic. It's like you are going back in history and feasting with trouble...very fun. Had the chicken parm...was a hit. Get it.
(5)
Nick M.

Wow! Went out for dinner but got more. The food, traditional Italian, was excellent. Our party of three had Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan, and Scaloppini and each dish was excellent. The service was outstanding and our waiter had a pleasant personality. The Stuffed Mushroom appetizer was also fantastic. In addition to the great food, we were entertained by a Sinatra style singer and when he took a break the background music was out of the Bronx Tale - just fantastic atmosphere. We were also entertained by a magician at our table while we waited for our meal. The feel of old Vegas is here and alive. This is a fun place with excellent food, a must visit when you have out of town guests. My only "ding" would be that it is very dark in this speak-easy atmosphere so bring a flashlight.
(5)
Savannah M.

I came to Capo's because my coworkers suggested this restaurant. I brought my best friend for her birthday with other friends and everyone was so impressed with the food. The outside appearance might throw you off, but once you walk in, you'll absolutely adore it. Not only was the food delicious, the service was great! Our waitress attended us very well and made sure we were happy, and full. I recommend the cheese bread and meatballs for appetizers, and the ravioli for a main course! Be prepared to get stuffed. Come with a HUGE appetite. Oh, and if you are in the mood for a drink, try the red sangria! Simply delicious and refreshing.
(4)
Britnie J.

Awesome meatballs, must have!!!! We had them as an appetizer and ate them all. Everything else was great. Service a little slower at times, but the food makes up for it. Coming back next time we're in Vegas.
(4)
Rheanne C.

Totally enticed by the idea of a speakeasy, which was brought to my attention by the beloved Groupon for their lunch menu. Wonderful service and tasty food! I had the Carbonara with Shrimp and my husband had the spaghetti with meatball. Two salads, 2 entrees, and two drinks. Yum! Ciao!
(5)
Eileen R.

First time at Capo's tonight. Two year residents :) LOVE this place. Love the dark room/booths/singer/host/server - all of it. The food is great. We are East Coasters - (NJ) so we know a little about NY and good Italian. The meatballs are GREAT! The Angels with Dirty Faces - angel hair, peas, mushrooms and pepperoni is fantastic! Husband had the lasagna and LOVED it. Cocktails were on the money - not watered down. Had a Banango (banana/mango) martini made by "B". Was delicious!!! Service was spectacular. Was my birthday and they all made me feel like famiglia!! Ask for B as your server - he was so welcoming, attentive - just a great guy!!! They surprised me with free cannoli for desert - dipped in chocolate and a custard filling - ON THE MONEY! We will be back - love being locals! Thank you for such a wonderful night!!
(5)
Taelyr V.

LOVE LOVE LOVE. From the moment I walked into the restaurant and rang the doorbell to get in and the door had a slit that opened to see who was there. Totally a mafia style and speakeasy place. Very dark lighting but there are lights on the menus. The booths were great as well as the atmosphere. Mafia stuff to Rat Pack memorabilia hanging on the walls. The Godfather was playing behind the bar and there was a singer walking around to the tables who was great and very entertaining. Also a magician came to our table to entertain us, he was very good! Impressive and totally interactive. The food was delicious. Being Italian, I am very picky about Italian food (my mom makes some of the best) so I know what good Italian food is. I have been to many Italian food places and this one is DEFINITELY a standout. I cant wait to go back. HIGHLY RECOMEND!
(5)
Norma C.

The entrance is awesome. You ring a doorbell and a guy pokes his head out n asks if u have a reservation. As soon as u walk in, a huge smell of garlic and tomatoes is in the air. There caesar salad is very good. I ordered the Vinnie alla Vodka which was very delicious.
(4)
Luiza M.

This place is amaZing! The environment is really nice and live music really attractive. The only thing it should improve is the time to bring the food. It took them over 30 minutes to bring my food after my salad. The mushroom risotto is perfect and the ceasers salad amazing. I would recommend this restaurant for everybody that wants to stay away from the strip. And locals on Tuesday get $20 discount in one plate, what is an amazing deal for a good food.
(4)
Gena G.

My fiancÃ© and I were planning a fake gangster vegas wedding. I wore a flapper dress with homemade feather headdress, fiancÃ© wore pinstripe suit with fedora, my sister-in-law wore pinstripe suit with fedora. We were dressed to a T and ready for a gangster dinner before the big fake night. We walked up and the building had that aura of gangster, complete with pictures of famous gangsters. The door was set up like a speak easy. You stand there and someone slides open a peep hole and asked you what you want. Then the whole wall moves, they had a pay phone on the moving wall. We were not expecting that at all! They had a cheesy magician who's fake thumb fell off onto our table... wah wah, lame. The singer was amazing!!! Frank Sinatra all night! We were ordering a lot of drinks, a few varieties, and they were all great. Props to the bartender!!! "Frank" kept hitting on me knowing we were on our way to get "married". He got a great tip. ;) Now onto the food. Oh my!!!!! Cheese bread appetizer. We all ordered different entrees. FiancÃ©: steak and spaghetti, sissy: chicken in white wine sauce and spaghetti, me: ravioli in Alfredo sauce. OHHHH to die for!!! The food was amazing!!!! And I'm a picky eater. Very particular. But all of it was so scrumptious. We were all three trying each other's and fawning over the food. Three foodies who were super impressed!!! I can't rave more about this place. The price is high, don't expect a $20 meal. I think our bill including drinks (we had 3 lemon drops, 7 shots, a Cosmo, a Manhattan) was around $300? But it was definitely worth the money spent. Definitely worth it!!!
(5)
Kareena R.

Got a travelzoo coupon through my company. We arrived for lunch and they were a little bit slow opening the door for us (you have to ring a buzzer and they let you in through a hidden door!). Once inside, the decor and atmosphere were pretty amazing. It looked like what you would expect a speakeasy to look like. We ordered from the limited menu that is made available for the coupon and the limitations were very reasonable (pick a pasta or sandwich as your entree). My husband and I both picked a pasta dish. He got the carbonara which he said was the best one he had ever had (high praise coming from my picky husband). I had the basic spaghetti and marinara sauce and it was pretty amazing as well. The salad dressing was fantastic (we both had the creamy garlic). Like I said, they were short-staffed that day, so the service was a bit slow, but overall it was a great experience.
(4)
Danise D.

If you're craving for a fancy italian comfort food, then this is your perfect place! My boyfriend's dad took me and my bf to this place for dinner, and it was def a lot of fun. It started with finding the main entrance or the real one i must say and getting greeted by a scary host at the front. They have delicious food and great wine list! I love the live music and the magic tricks that will def blow your mind away! I definitely recommend this to everyone! Not only this restaurant is very historic, it also serves delicious food and great entertainment. It's 3 in 1 so i must say very worth the visit! (Just dont be fooled on how it looks outside, you'll be surprise once you're inside!!!)
(5)
Jamie V.

I had high hopes for Capo's Italian Cuisine. Two stars is all I can come up with for this place. Somethings are on me. Like not really mapping out how far this place was from mid-strip. We paid $27.50 + a $5.00 tip for a taxi from the Monte Carlo. So figure you're into roughly a $65.00 round trip cab fare just to get here and back to your hotel. That was on me. It was 100 degrees outside in the early evening. The secret door was kinda of fun. We gave the password to my GF's daughter to get us in. First impression, it's hot in here. 77 degrees inside. The host seats us at the first booth we come to in the bar area facing the bar, a TV showing the The Shawshank Redemption, and the open kitchen. Heat from the kitchen is coming right at us. Not good. I got up and asked the host now sitting at the bar if we can be seated in the main dinning room which is pretty much empty. One booth out of five is occupied. There's a big table set in the middle for maybe a party of ten? I don't know. The host says- Well, you know here's the thing........we have a big party coming in and....we gotta lot of reservations.....and let me see what I can do....and I'm not to sure.....and let me check on something.....and so on and so on. My inner monolog is saying to me- This guy wants me to break out some cash for a better table in this empty hot and stuffy restaurant. Are you fucking kidding me guy? I just shelled out over $30.00 bucks just to get here! Really? I'll stand my ground. The host continues- Yeah, you know we got this big party coming in and we are really busy and, and, and.........Okay, okay, okay, I'll get a booth setup for you. For the record, only one other couple came in while we were there and the big table got broken down and put away half way through our dinner cause no one ever showed up. Now, I have no real proof he was shaking me down, but I think he was. Not cool. We got the temp down to 72 degrees and things were looking up. Martini time. I had two and they were good. Our waitress was very nice to us. Oh yeah, as others have mentioned it's pitch black in here. 99 Cent store mini flashlights that weren't working very well are attached to the menus. It was a struggle reading the menu. Food- Fried Calamari- Not bad. No tentacles. Boo. Me- Salad- Over dressed and limp. Veal Parmesan- Surprisingly good. I always give credit when due. Pasta- Under cooked. Queen of Reseda's Daughter- Soup- Bland. Racketeers Ravioli- She liked it. Queen of Reseda- Soup- Bland. Veal Marsala- Chewy, she did not like. Pasta- Under cooked. Entertainment- The live Frank Sinatra type singer was cool at first. The Queen of Reseda's daughter was the only single looking female in the place as far as I could see. He serenaded her once, she liked it. "Return to me. Please come back bella mia" He serenaded her twice, okay fine. Move on Broheim. He serenaded her a third time and it started to get really old, really fast. We laughed about it later, but it was borderline uncomfortable for a while there. After dinner we asked if they would call us a cab. They have there own driver which they offered to take us back to our hotel. It was a flat $25.00 plus I gave him a $5.00 tip. We took them up on their offer, the driver was very nice and got us home safe. IMO these guys have figured out how to stack the deck with the Yelp reviews. Soon after I posted this review, four new five star reviews mushroom up pushing this one down. Take notice how most of these reviews are pretty short and sweet by people with not a lot of friends. Some guy wrote how it was packed on a Monday night? BS. We were there on a Sunday night and it was dead. I wish I would have checked out the 166 other reviews that are not currently recommended before coming here. 166! Check them out for some very interesting reading. I regret coming here. I felt like I wasted a dinner in Vegas. You'd be better off at Casa di Amore. We had a great time earlier this year. yelp.com/biz/casa-di-amoâ€¦
(2)
Crystal M.

My type of place! This place is truly fantastic- a hidden Vegas gem. Dark and intimate with a ton of history. Went with a few friends and enjoyed excellent Italian cuisine along with great service, and table-side entertainment. Although they do have a bar I would recommend making a reservation to really take this place in and do the full dining experience. One issue was that the music (a great old-style live singer) was a little too loud, we could barley hear each other talk but it wasn't like that the whole time and I still give them 5 stars because we had fun and I was impressed.
(5)
Jillian P.

Enter a dark vestibule and ring the bell, then wait for permission to enter. If you are lucky, they may let you in... Like a hidden Speakeasy, this restaurant is old school cozy meets mob-cool. There's a piano player/singer. Chandeliers and textured wallpaper. A table side magician. An exposed kitchen with an amazing chef working in lightening speed. Our server Brandon was great. He was very knowledgable on the restaurant and the menu. The risotto was unbelievable, it would be a shame not to order it as your side dish. The chicken Parmesan was to-die-for! The spaghetti and meatballs were perfection. The steak was better than a steak house. We come here a few times a year, but each time it just gets better and better. We may have to visit more often. If you haven't been yet, out it on your to do list.
(5)
Roxana L.

The best hidden gem in Las Vegas. The atmosphere is spectacular. The food is great, the drinks are delicious. Ask for the "Nico" drink you won't be disappointed. Also as a special bonus you get a lounge singer, who actually sounds like Frankie blue eyes himself.
(5)
Hope Y.

Had a Travel Zoo deal for lunch, and we wanted to check them out. Nothing fancy, but when you enter the place, If you are like me, you will be thrown for a loop. (I won't say more on this, except it's pretty cool). It's set up like the mob-days of Vegas, and it's really dark inside. Red walls, dark lighting, Sinatra playing over the speakers, mob movies on the TV, and it's just like walking backwards in time. Hubs had the meatball sandwich, which he enjoyed. The sauce was really good too. I had the carbonara, which blew me away! I really enjoyed it with chunks of prosciutto in the sauce. Oh, heaven! If you are in Vegas, this is one place that will take you back to old Vegas, and It's really yummy!
(4)
chuck w.

Rachel was our waitress and got to say it was awesome! Great experience and great service, Rachel was very nice and attentive to refills and service. It was everything you could ever want in a mob theme restaurant. Very romantic and dark but it was the ambiance and food was perfect. Music was great, very rat pack Sinatra and Martin along with some Godfather tunes. It will be my spot.
(5)
Nicole H.

This place is amazing!! From the atmosphere to the food. Jeremy was our server and he was the best. At first I thought the magician was going to be cheesy but he was awesome and his tricks were the best I have ever seen. I would recommend this place to anyone! We went with 4 people we all had appetizers, dessert and our bill was just under $150.
(5)
Kat K.

5 stars all the way. The food was out of this world amazing, the decor and theme inside was to die for and the food was an Italian dream come true! Rachel was an amazing server and the rest of the staff tending to our table were also very nice and attentive. My husband and I have officially found our Italian restaurant home!
(5)
Jonathan B.

Atmosphere: It's set up to be themed like a Mob Speakeasy and I absolutely love the theme down to the trick door. We went on a Sunday night and the dinner crowd was beginning to thin. It was extremely dark. How dark? The some of the menus had flashlights attached to them. They had a live performer singing and playing the piano which I thought was a nice touch. Food: I really wish I could say I enjoyed the food here. Maybe it was because we came on a Sunday night or it was just an off night for them but I was not impressed at all. Food was comparable to your local Olive Garden. We ordered the calamari for an appetizer. My comment about it being comparable to Olive Garden might be harsh but this dish is exactly why I said it. The color and texture both reminded me of the calamari at Olive Garden. Our main dishes were the Vinne's Alla Vodka and Santucci's Pasta. Santucci's Pasta was very plain. I don't understand the hype about Capone's sauce. Short of them accidentally serving us another sauce on it I was not impressed. Vinne's Alla Vodka was just disappointing. I'm a sucker for Vodka sauce so I hoped this would be the saving grace. It wasn't. The penne taste like it was only half cooked. Service: Through it all I can honestly say it was the service that saved this from dropping to a two. Our waitress was absolutely amazing. She gave us a heads up about wait times and when were done even offered to call us a cab. Unfortunately we weren't the only tourists there and kept getting our cabs stolen by other patrons. 11pm came around and our waitress saw we were still waiting outside. The restaurant closed at 10pm. She waited with us until our cab came and got us. Overall: I don't plan on going back. One and done was enough for me.
(3)
Cleo E.

From 3/9/15 We spotted this place a week ago exploring the area and figured we need to try this restaurant asap. This is a speakeasy style restaurant, so trying to find the entrance as a first timer was a little tricky. Once we found the right door, we rang the bell and a guy slides a little panel and asked if we have reservations. In other words, he wanted to know "Who sent us!" Hahaha. When you enter the actual restaurant, it's a the atmosphere dark, there is a bar with a piano across from it and then dining tables and booths. We were seated, then are server came out, he was very personable and attentive. When you open your menu, there is a little flashlight strung on top of it, this helps you see what you're ordering because of the dim lighting. Apparently, they are famous for their meatballs, but I decided to save that for next visit since I was sure we would come back just from first impression. We got a bottle of Mascanto. The boyfriend ordered the Veal. I ordered the Eggplant parm, which comes with your choice of salad I got the garden and for your side your choice of mashed potatoes or pasta, I got the pasta. Everything was amazing, I love the way the make their food. I have to say as someone who grew up eating Italian food their whole life I was impressed. This restaurant will be my go-to place for good Italian cuisine.
(5)
Tim R.

I had my doubts. But holy hell. From the service to the food to the music it was a night to remember. This is now my go-to spot in Vegas. I had the best Lasagna ever. I tasted what others in our party were having too. It was amazing. The lounge singer added a great deal to the ambiance of the evening. When in Vegas. You must go here.
(5)
Tom M.

We had seen the episode of 'Man Finds Food' on the Travel Channel in which Adam Richman visited Capo's and so we had to try it for ourselves. We can NOT say enough about how good the food and service was! We shared the meatballs appetizer, the Eggplant Parmesan with Risotto and the infamous "Leftovers" which is not on the menu so you have to ask for it. Each item was truly delicious and prepared perfectly. We have never had better Italian food ANYWHERE! And the family red sauce that is featured on several items? We were left speechless it was so good...We have never tasted a red sauce so good. The service was top-notch with warm and friendly (an VERY attentive) employees. This will now be on our list of "Must visits" from now on whenever we are in the area!
(5)
Russ S.

Capo's is a hidden gem. Most will stay on the strip when visiting LV, but a few miles West on Sahara sits a dining spit that all must try. Speakeasies change the dining experience and this one doesn't let you down. The steaks, pasta, appetizers etc. all are amazing. The service is impeccable and the entertainment is first class. Earlier this month, I brought customers on back to back nights. This time I brought my family. Awesome all 3 times.
(5)
Erin K.

I really wanted to like this place, but the poor service, long delay of our food, and overall neglect of my table made for a disappointing experience. I think the secret door is a cool idea in theory and I love the entire Italian mob theme of this restaurant but I think asking if people have reservations and then making it seem like an inconvenience to seat you if you don't isn't smart business. We showed up before 4 pm and the host staff innocently argued in front of us about being unsure if they could seat us in the restaurant that had one table with people sitting at it. My partners beer showed up ten minutes after we ordered it and we waited a solid thirty minutes for my eggplant parmigiana and his sausage and peppers. My dish was good, and a very large portion which I was happy to see for the hefty $21 price, but the sausage and peppers were overly salty for my taste. We didn't see our server too much, she was busy tending to a larger party that was seated after us. Our water lacked refills, we weren't checked on after our dinner was dropped off, and when we asked for a dessert menu she dropped off a closed book but when we opened it there was no menu inside. She didn't come back for 10 minutes so we decided to not even order anything because it would have taken even longer. I would like to come back for the live music, but it will probably be later then sooner.
(3)
Laurie H.

Food is delidicous, and the atmosphere is fun. We go on birthday as a special occasion. The Chef Sleeps With Fishes is sublime! I eat it, save half, and have room for dessert! The Creme Brulee is so awesome! My daughter had Tiramisu, loved it. The drinks were so strong we asked for extra cream to add to it, still great. :) The music isn't so insanely loud anymore, nice touch. They say 18% gratuity added for 6 or more but they don't add it so check to ,make sure you don't stiff your server. Make reservations, they book FAST! It isexpensive, $300 for 6 people. Still. food is fresh, and yummy, so once a year we do it.
(4)
Cass B.

I love everything about this place! From the entrance, the live singer, the ambiance, the staff, to the food. It's always so difficult to decide on my regular favorites, or try new things. The appetizer of meatballs with peppers is outstanding, as is Uncle Pauly's Arrabbiata. We came in for the prix lunch but being Sunday, we opted for brunch instead. The French toast is delicious, and we also enjoyed the salmon salad. Joel and Rachel are a fantastic asset to the team!
(5)
kimiko u.

We had a blast. The entertainment was amazing. The singer came to our table and serenaded us. Fabulous voice. The server, Brandon, was very accommodating and friendly. The other wait staff was extremely friendly- so much that my son even noticed. The food was excellent, especially the meatballs. Reasonably priced and a lot of food for the money. We needed a cab back to the hotel and the maÃ®tre'd was so helpful in getting us one immediately. The decor was over the top! We loved it. Will definitely be back.
(5)
Manzanita G.

My boyfriend took me here for my birthday and it was outstanding! The service was impeccable and the entertainment was delightful. The food was out of this world!! For starters we had Ma's Meatballs & Peppers ..... These 2 huge meatballs come in this heavenly marinara sauce and they are DELICIOUS!!! I died and went to heaven when I ate these .... Something so simple but yet so perfectly flavored and just, wow! We also had the Fredo's Wise Guy Alfredo, Angels with Dirty Faces and the special of the day which was the 20oz Porter House Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Salad. For dessert we had Tiramisu martinis which was fantastic - hit the spot after such a decadent meal. Everything was cooked to perfection; I love this place and we will be returning each time we go to Vegas. If I could give them more than 5 stars I would!
(5)
Jean C.

This was my first visit at Capo's and it was an excellent one! They have a dramatic entrance where you ring the doorbell and the guy opens up a small window to see who you are, then opens the door to let you in. The place was very dim with lots of awesome decor from the mafia world. While casual dress is ok, I felt under-dressed wearing jeans as many were dressed a little bit more formal. Then the tables that were empty were already reserved. So, my friends and I ended up dining at the bar. Oh boy! I was happy that we ended up at the bar! You can see all the live actions while they cook and prepare your meals. They have TVs at the bar and a live singer by the piano at the center of the restaurant (I came in at the right night). It's really awesome! I ordered Tony Duck's soup and Spaghetti with Meatballs. The soup does not contain any duck. It has spinach and eggs with such a flavorful broth! I came here to try out their spaghetti with meatballs and it was delicious! The homemade meatball was bigger than my fist. It was moist and did not fall apart when slicing. The marinara was well flavored and good consistency. I prefer my pasta a little thicker though. This is one of the great dining experience I would not hesitate to take my family and friends when visiting town. Capo's is definitely an added gem for Vegas! And the cute and friendly female bartenders added a nice touch!
(4)
Tina H.

So this place kinda looks sketchy on the outside. I almost didn't even want to go inside. When you first walk through the door it's a black room and they greet you with the little sliding door compartment like in a mafia movie. First thing I hear "how many?! You got a reservation?!" I was really taken back because you're in this dark room and there's just someone screaming at you. Also, I didn't not know this place was mobster themed beforehand. The only option we had was to sit at the bar, which is fine with us. They had live music and an extensive menu. I ended up getting a dish with linguine and clams with white sauce. Let me tell you, this is my favorite Italian dish in general....and it was amazing here! The turtle cheesecake wasn't that great. But I would definitely come back here for the pasta!
(4)
Tab F.

My friend is into mobsters so I suprised him with dinner At capo's. This place did not disappoint, food was exceptionally delicious, the duck soup and garlic bread are a must try. My waiters name was Brandon he was very pleasant as were all the waiters we came across. If your in Vegas this is a must try place to judge the restaurant youself ;)
(5)
Melinda Y.

I went here with friends on the recommendation of a friend who lives in Las Vegas. It is set up as speakeasy and it's a fun experience. I won't go into all the details and spoil the experience, but it was a fun time. Beware that it is very dark inside the restauant, so if it is daylight when you go in, it will take a bit to adjust. Our server was pretty attentive. I had the eggplant parmesan with steamed veggies and it was very good. Everyone at my table was happy with their meal. Overall good experience and I would recommend checking it out.
(4)
Eric H.

The ambiance, the food...it's all simply the best! If you get tired of the Strip, do yourself a favor and catch a cab out to Capo's. I discovered this place on a business trip years ago and it's a must-do on every single trip now. You won't find anything like it elsewhere!
(5)
G M.

It's far from the Vegas strip The theme is cool the live music and magician were cool. Definitely not a kids place. The food was good Wasn't the best food I have ever had If you are staying on the downtown area it's a closer drive
(4)
Chet Y.

What a surprise! I have driven by Capo's over a thousand times and finally on a whim, decided to try it out. The ambiance and food were out of this world. We sat off the main dining room but still could enjoy the action in the other room. Service was fantastic and the food...THE BEST! The meatballs were HUGE and melted in my mouth! The garlic salad dressing was perfect: not too much garlic but enough to fend off those vampires that might be lurking in Vegas at night! We will be back.
(5)
Paul S.

Enjoyed thoroughly. Very entertaining. Strong drinks. Great food. Fun atmosphere. Live singer doing old time croons. Enjoy! About $60 per person including drinks.
(5)
Michael B.

Capo's was fun at first when you walk in and it looks like a bad place but it is cool inside. The food was the same story, delicious and fun it was dark but that made it exiting and there was also a magician at our table and he performed free tricks and there was live music overall and amazing place
(5)
Ashley K.

Here's the low down : Killer old school Vegas vibes & a dope spot to wow your guests. GO HUNGRY! Like don't eat all day to prepare, haha. Here's a Capos order euphoria: "Bust a Cap" - stuffed mushroom caps (you could share but prob will want to literally bust a cap so get your own!) "Ma's Meat Balls & Peppers" - these are the real MVP!!!! I wasn't even a prior meatball fan, then this dish happened. (Def shareable portion) "Stuffed chicken Anastasia" - GRADE A DELICIOUS!! Have the MUSHROOM RISOTTO as your side, trust me. Prepare to leave with a full belly and to go boxes.
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Denice. S.

Our waiter Jeremy was great ask to sit in his section. A little bit of an attitude which adds to the mob style - good job bucko!
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Lindsay D.

Dined at Capo's on Tuesday night because I have always heard about this place and saw that on Tuesday nights they have a Locals deal. First off, the place is really cool even from the moment you walk inside. Totally 1920's dark ambiance, mobster themed and it was really different and fun. They have a gentleman singing live music from the 1920's and a magician going around to the tables. It was a fun and unique dining experience. The only downside was having to wait almost 20 minutes for a table we had a reservation for. As for the food, the table bread sucked which you would expect it to be at least warm and tasty from an Italian restaurant. Our server was very nice and I ordered a glass of wine which he forgot to put in and gave me two glasses for the price of one (Ill take a late drink any day for that). All entrees come with a soup or salad. Our server recommended the Cesar salad which I thought was sub-par and my entree actually came with an additional cesar salad on the plate with it so I would have preferred if he told me that and I would have gone with a soup as a starter instead. I had just watched a food network or travel channel show on off-menu special items in Las Vegas. Capo's has a secret menu item called "Leftovers" and it looked amazing on the show. So I ordered it. It was a really interesting dish and I can see why it is called the Leftovers. Its a grilled chabbata and cheese bread on the bottom with a mountain of sausage and sauce covering the bread with two fried eggs on top. I thought it was delicious. My husband ordered the chicken parm and it was so yummy I will probably get that next time. Overall, very cool place with good food. We will definitely be back, but most likely on Tuesday night because its a good deal.
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Jules S.

Atmosphere was unique, we enjoyed it - from the secret door to the piano player. Service was good, attentive and personable. That's where it ends. Went with my son for a special evening out, very bad decision. Ceasar salads were drab, over garlicky. They must have been prepared for a while - very limp and lifeless. I had about 3 bites of mine. The veal parmesan was completely over cooked, over-breaded, drowning in sauce and cheese -terrible. Raviolis were chewy, salty in a watery red sauce. Plus side - cheesy garlic bread was good. Maybe it's because I travel, dine frequently in SF, Chicago, NYC - very much enjoy good. Definitely not here, will not come back or recommend. Left hungry and unsatisfied, home to a bowl of cereal and bed.
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Sasha S.

Capo's was awesome. We loved our welcome when we got there. The food was incredible. The ravioli's are the best I've ever had. The spaghetti and meatballs were great! Cannolis were awesome. The staff was the best. On top of everything. Live entertainment, there was this magician guy doing tricks for us at our table and a guy singing. The place is nice and dark so I didn't feel uncomfortable eating spaghetti. If it was all over my face, nobody would even see it. lol This place is not on the strip but so worth the drive. Just wish they'd do separate checks.
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John L.

Everybody at Capos was extremely nice and very helpful. Talked to Auntie G via email for a res to celebrate my niece's 21st bday...got that taken care of no problem, very accommodating. Table was ready when we arrived. Our server, Jeremy (?) was very attentive, polite and funny. The entertainment was great as well. Now for the best part: The food was fantastic! Cheesy garlic bread and mushroom caps for apps. Everybody had something different for an entree and not one person had a bad word to say. The bday girl asked for a particular dish not on the menu and got exactly what she was hoping for with no trouble at all. I like getting off the strip at least one night each trip and this is by far my new found favorite. Definitely check this place out the next time you're looking for a fun night, with really nice people and great food!
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Hala L.

I liked my the Fried calamari and the chicken anastasia very much. And the rigotta cheese cake was great I had one and got one to go for later.
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Ernest E.

I went at lunch on Tuesday and wanted to use the 2 for one dinning experience they offer. The waitress said I could only use it on set menu. I also informed her that I was able to use it on dinner menu and it would give me 20 dollars of bill but also had two order 2 drinks. My wife and I proceeded to order the chicken piccata and aside and was brought out 1 chicken breast and a side of risotto. It looked more like a lunch portion. I had eaten here before and were brought out 2 chicken breast out. The pan sauce was really runny but risotto was really good. The service was not good server seemed lost and didn't know menu . When a person orders from dinner menu, that means they want dinner size portions especially when your paying dinner prices. I will not return here again and will inform my foodie friend here in the valley and family about my experience. I give one star for risotto 2 stars for old gangster feel to the restaurant
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Stefany V.

Cool spot to take visiting friends or family for a unique off-Strip dinner: Italian food in a speakeasy-theme joint with a dark interior and a one-of-a-kind entrance. I'd say this is more for adults than kids, though. Dinner prices are a bit on the high side, but they occasionally come up on Groupon. CAPO'S HOUSE SALAD or NICO'S CAESAR SALAD ($7): Overpriced and overdressed, they use tons of dressing, but do taste good. Opt for the garlic version on the House, splurge the extra $3 to add chicken to the Caesar. AUNTIE G'S ANTIPASTO SANDWICH ($12): Chicken breast and various antipasto meats and cheeses layered on a tasty focaccia with roasted red peppers, spinach, and a delightful lemon-pesto aioli. Side choice of pasta salad or fries, topped with additional aioli. Large portion, very fresh. SANTUCCI'S PASTA ($10): classic spaghetti with "Capone family secret sauce", add a giant meatball for $5 to make it a real meal. Pasta was a bit mushy but the 'ball was pretty good, BF said he'd get this again. Food quality for lunch was probably a 3/5 but attentive service and atmosphere kicks the overall rating up to a 4 for me. Would come back in the evening for the Frank Sinatra singer, or to catch HH at the bar (3-6PM, M-Sat). They have a private dining room for larger parties. Look for the chalk body outline on your way out the door.
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Gregg W.

I liked the old Capo's location on W. Tropicana much better. In fact the W. Trop Capos was my favorite Italian restaurant for many years in the 1990s. This W. Sahara location offers a vast menu of overpriced Italian foods w/ descriptive mafia related titles! The speakeasy door behind the telephone booth guy asked if we had a reservation. I said no. He said we could sit at the bar, or wait 45 minutes. We agreed to eating at the bar, yet 5 tables were empty the entire 1 and a half hours we were there. This was disappointing! She ordered the Osso Buco and had a challenge cutting it with a fork and knife. Osso Buco should loosely fall off from the bone as it is known to be prepared so tender. The center of each bone, the marrow, is prized by those who love it, as I do, and a special long spoon with a narrow bowl has been developed for eating it. But tiny forks and spoons (whether for fish or pickles) are as satisfactory an aid in pulling out the marrow. It is delicious scooped out and spread on bread or rolls. No marrow spoon, nor bread was offered with this dish, as we had to ask for both the spoon and the bread; which came out cold. The manager agreed it was over cooked and tough and offered another, yet came back a few minutes later to further disappoint us by stating it was the last Osso Bucco, this was at 8pm on a Saturday night. So she opted for Veal Piccata which was pretty good. Needless to say, I was finished eating my small overpriced plate of spaghetti with one meatball before her replacement meal arrived. The manager did adjust our bill, but the dining experience as noted above was less than acceptable and we will most likely not return again. I ordered ice tea, not difficult. She ordered Disaronno Amaretto straight up. The bartender, who admitted it was her 1st night, served a mixer well brand from the bottom shelf as opposed to the premium top shelf brand of Amaretto which is customary and was specifically requested. The best parts of the 1.5 hours we were there was the live music from the talented singer and watching the movie Casino, subtitles, on the TV behind the bar. PS I left hungry and annoyed! Buon Appetito!
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Bre B.

The only reason this place get 3stars from me is because of the environment. From entering to exiting the music and atmosphere is amazing. As far as the food I was not expressed at all order the bruschetta and it was so small the amount of bread to tomatoes was horrible. A small little saucer my 1 year old would not be satisfied. We ordered pastas my husbands sauce was decent but pasta and shrimp were both way under cooked. My pasta was meant to have an Alfredo sauce and it was just oil. I ordered a side of Alfredo and it was so watery I didn't eat it. 2bartender behind the bar and very slow service. Although the girl with the red shirt was helpful when u could get her attention as she was busy and taking care of everyone while the other girl was doing nothing. I was very disappoint I have heard so many good things about this place. Will not be coming back.
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J L.

Excellent! The food is fantastic. At first, I had some doubts because it seemed a bit touristy but the food exceeded my expectations. Great music, delicious food, open kitchen. The only issue I had with this restaurant is that it is a bit dark. Actually, it's very dark!
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Amanda S.

Found this place from a Travel Channel Show and glad we ventured out. It is further away from The Strip, but I supposed it keeps it a little more "locals" style which I like. I did make reservations, and I do believe they are highly recommended, if not required. You go in through a side entrance and ring the doorbell. All the sudden a peep hole on the other side of the room opens and in true "speakeasy" fashion you are asked why you're here and I played along with the passcode from the website. Then you're lead in through a door behind a payphone. Very dark inside so it does take a bit to adjust, but the menus come with flashlights if you need it. The drinks we ordered were very good although I forget the names. We decided to forgo appetizers since we weren't starving. You do get bread and I had the soup with my meal. The pasta and food was very high quality Italian. Sometimes you go to "theme restaurants' and they skimp on the food, but that was NOT the case here. I loved the vibe, they had a singer doing Sinatra and a magician wandering around performing for the tables. It was amazing to see magic that close to you. I only wish we had a fridge at our hotel so I could continue snacking the rest of the night on this. Very filling. Very good. And worth the short drive from The Strip!
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Jeffrey V.

Saw Capos on Man Finds Food and had to try it. Off the hook. Must try the LeftOvers dish. The bomb. Great service, frank Sinatra singer and old school atmosphere.
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Artie B.

This is my favorite Italian restaurant in Vegas! I always thing I'm ready to try a new dish but I can't help it. I LOVE the Vinnie Alla Vodka. The best Vodka Sauce in Town. If by any chance you save room for dessert (don't be afraid to pack your meal to go) I prefer the Creme BrÃ»lÃ©e. Although the lady fingers in the Tiramisu have the best hot of rum. Oh and for an appetizer the Ravioli is Amazing! I just love bringing new friends here. The live entertainment is also the best. Enjoy!
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Kristi A.

I enjoyed my experiences and food i have had here. Love the atmosphere!! The lounge singer and piano player. Please be advised try to sit as far away from the piano and singer, the speakers and music can get loud and you are unable to hear yourself or your company speak. Other then that i would definately recommend this restaurant to anyone!
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Address : 5675 W Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV, 89146
Phone (702) 364-2276
Website https://caposrestaurant.com
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:00 am - 10

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Romantic
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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Italian Cuisine

The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.

Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.

If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.

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