As a New Yorker visiting AZ, wasn't expecting much from a pizza place. And then I went to Il Capo.. UNBELIEVABLE. The meats and cheeses were fresh and apparently homemade. Do I order sauce that's not my moms? Went ahead and ordered the gnocci. Was so full but could not stop eating, until my plate was clean. Sampled my friend's ravioli, and debated who made the better choice. Light, fluffy, and cooked to perfection. The pizza could have been straight out of New York City. Or Italy. After 18 hours of driving, left Il Capo with a full stomach and a smile on my face. Would recommend to anyone passing through looking for a delicious meal!
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Bobbie J.
Good Food! Sometimes it's even Really Good Food. The service is a different story. They haven't found a welcoming bartender yet... Maybe with time the experience will show it's face in thus chill eatery..?!
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John G.
Interesting place - they do woodfired and NY style pizza. Read about this place in the magazines that come in the mail selling you home upgrades (moveable patio shade louver thingies, etc.) - sounded like it was worth checking out. Split the lunch special Woodfired pizza and salad special with a friend. We ordered the meatball pizza, and got a Caesar and a mixed green salad. My friend said the Caesar was good. The mixed green salad was attractive and a nice mix of greens, but the dressing was overly plentiful and kind of heavy (and left me with an aftertaste that, for whatever reason, reminded me of ravioli after each bite - must be something in the dressing that's commonly in ravioli?) The pizza came out - crust was nicely charred, but kind of thick (and thus, a bit doughy). Meatballs were decent, but the sauce was meh. BIG space, so they must get a big dinner crowd. Haven't tried the NY style, but I think they're facing serious competition in both categories just across the main streets - woodfired to the west, and NY to the south.
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J B.
Well, that was a let down. I guess this place is just inconsistent. We went there about a week ago and it was terrific, today just average. Ordered bruschetta- bread was soggy and the tomatoes were ice cold. Tomatoes should never be placed in a fridge, it loses its flavor. Wife ordered the spaghetti & meatballs which I had last time and was delicious. Today the pasta tasted as if the it was made earlier and just reheated. Plus, not much sauce. I decided on chicken parmigiana, this was rubbery. Again, like it was previously made. Nice service and people but was a disappointment. I thought we had a go to Italian spot nearby, now I am second guessing. Too bad!
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Georgie M.
Il Capo Pizzeria is a fun place to grab a bite, either before or after a movie. Heck, just skip the movie and come here period. Il Capo is a pizza place with a small bar area. Their kitchen boasts both a Neapolitan style wood fire grill and two New York pizza ovens. Nice! On our visit last night we tried a Margherita pizza (photo) which was very good. Prices were reasonable and their Happy Hour has most of their beers on tap for $1.00 off a pint. The two San Tan Hefe's were cold and hit the spot (photo). Their wine list is also very good. We enjoyed a California Pinot that tasted a lot better than the $8.00 a glass price. We started off with a two Meatball appetizer ($7.95) and a very flavorful Chopped Arugula Salad ($6.95). The salad was mixed with Basil (always a plus) which gave a very mild taste and had some feta cheese. We shared the aforementioned tri-color Queen Margherita and thought it was almost as good as any we have enjoyed in those certified Neapolitan places. The bill came to a very reasonable $42.33 including taxes, but before gratuities. We sat inside and enjoyed some hockey on two TVs while waiting for our food. The atmosphere is friendly, inviting and fun. Enjoy!
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Brittany P.
Love this place- great with my kids for a slice of pizza. They are really accommodating to families. We went early around 5:30 and they still had happy hour. My kids had a 12' cheese pizza for I think $7. The garlic knots are really delicious, just make sure everyone you go with has a bite so everyone smells like garlic together.
(5)
Kyle B.
Homerun again. The 12" funghi and 18" Boss were huge crowd pleaders. Meatballs as a side. Everything was great!
(5)
Lex K.
Their ready made pizza by the slice is to die for! We got the cheese, meat lovers and Stromboli. Everything is fresh! Great service and relaxing, casual atmosphere. There's a wine bar with an awesome drink selection. It's also really close to the Harkin's movie theater. Perfect place for a date night dinner and movie. Great experience, we'll be back!
(5)
Ashley P.
The hubs and I came here before a movie. We unlocked a free garlic knots by checking in - score! They were soft and covered with garlic butter. Like, really garlicky which is perfect for me. We split the Italian sausage pizza and a salad - can't remember which- but it was very good. The oven is one of those big 900 degree heat ovens with the tiny tiles all around it. I have seen one just like it at another pizza parlor and they had flown it in from Italy, and wonder if they did the same here; shoulda asked. That being said, every pizza gets a different "doneness", with some more crispy and brown than others. Ours turned out good. The server was wonderful and attentive and very friendly.
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George W.
So I'm thinking to myself "another pizza joint". And as I had mentioned before, Arizona isn't on my top list for good pizza. Walked in and was instantly greeted by two things. First a smiley bartender that was very welcoming and a beautifully decorated bar. So far so good! Tried their house wine which was really good and had two slices of their pizza (available either whole pie or by the slice). First was the plain cheese pizza. One thing I'm very particular about is the sauce. It was to have a rich tomato taste that doesn't taste out of a can, with a bit of seasoning. By far one of the best sauces I've tasted in the valley. Cheese was quality and thin crust perfectly cooked. Next was their meat/pepper slice. Whoa did that pack a bit of heat. Not to the point of overwhelming the pizza but had a nice kick to it. Italian sausage was good as well (not sure if it was homemade and forgot to ask). So of course I had to have the gelato dessert after it was described to me as "heavenly". Tried the sea salt caramel that turned out to be unbelievable- I mean delicious, creamy and tasty unbelievable. Had some other unique flavors that are next on my list to try. Great food, service and pizza for sure!!!!
(4)
Jim K.
We returned because last week they were packed so we figured the food was good. We only had to wait for 20 minutes for inside seating and the wait was definitely worth it! I had the Buffalo slice pizza and it had a very authentic taste and the crust was just the perfect thickness. The slices are reheated but the oven made it taste like it was fresh and hot right out of the oven for the first time. My guest had the clam fettuccine she ate the entire dish it was so yummy! Our waiter Michael was very attentive test and make sure our glasses were continually full . He did a great job checking in with us to make sure the food was good but yet stayed out of our way so we could enjoy each others company.
(5)
Sonyia S.
Our 1st time here ! And we will be back Good food at reasonable price for scottsdale! Michael had the gnocchi I Had the pesto salmon . And finally a place who makes a traditional cannoli without chocolate chips! Kudos we had a nice barbera. And our bartender Amtonia was Amazing witty and quick on her feet
(5)
Irina H.
Tasty Italian food - great quality, reasonable prices, nice atmosphere, friendly service. What a great find! A few more visits like that, and I'll bump it up to 5 stars! We stopped in with friends on a quiet Monday night. We had attentive service and full water glasses to go with our delicious food. We ordered the Hippy Roll, which happened to have spinach and mozzarella that day, and came with a side of marinara for dipping. Perfect crust, perfect melty ingredients - totally delicious. We also got the Apple and Arugula Salad, which was light yet generous, and lovely - the slightly salty cheese was perfect with the light sweetness of the honey shallot vinaigrette. Our friends had the gluten free funghi pizza, and were kind enough to give us a taste - the crust was quite nice (not weird at all) and the mushrooms were aromatic and flavorful. Their pear salad looked so good, with its yellow grape tomatoes, that I might have to try it next time. We didn't come all that hungry, and regrettably had to pass on dessert, but we'll bring bigger appetites next time. I understand the tiramisu is homemade! Can't wait to come back!
(4)
John L.
Very good all around. I had a 12" pizza with a caesar side salad. Salad was fresh, large enough, perfect. I had the spicy pizza: delicious! Service was great and the price was reasonable. Can't ask for much more. I will be back when I'm in this part of town again.
(5)
Nicole S.
Delicious authentic Italian food! Not like the cheap chains everywhere. Really good prices for the quality and flavor. Staff was super friendly and Good with recommendations. Nice patio and delicious homemade deserts.
(5)
Erin M.
Plus-a-star-to-five-stars update! Il Capo is just seriously dreamy. The service is great. The food is phenomenal. I'm officially a fangirl for life. We visited this past Saturday for an early (5:00 I think?) dinner. I had passed out for 2 hours after a HOT and HILLY half marathon (never again) and woke up ravenous. I wanted something to re-fill that calorie deficit. I wanted IL CAPO! It was hard to decide on something other than pizza, since our first visit's pizza choices were so outstanding. But we explored the rest of the menu (we are so brave) and landed on: happy hour bruschetta (3 pieces for $2.95...delish!), eggplant parm for me, chicken parm for boyfriend. There was not even a crumb or swipe of sauce left on any plates. WIN. Both our mains were outstanding but we both RAVED and fell in deep, real love with the side of pasta and marinara our dinners came with. Perfectly al dente pasta with homemade sauce topped with parsley and Parmesan...I know it sounds so simple but when it's done so perfectly words escape you, you know? Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. My wine was great. I slept like a bambino that night. Il Capo, I've said it before, but thanks for being alive!
(5)
Khay H.
If you want slap your mom good pizza & great service, you need to visit this place!! Found this spot on yelp. I'm sooooo glad I came ! I'm from NY so great pizza isn't hard to find....tonight I must say I tasted the best pizza EVER!!!! We had the Boss pizza (pepperoni, sausage, Mushroom, roasted red pepper) with garlic knots . A-freakin Mazing ! The pizza was fresh and hot out the oven, crust was thin and crunchy yet moist. The sauce and cheese had the right ratio. You can tell they make their sausage in house. Heaven !!!!! On top of the awesome pizza we had a great server named John. He was very enthusiastic and knew the menu like the back of his hand. He made our night that much better. You will regret not coming here. I sure didn't.
(5)
Yvonne G.
Looking for a place that would serve up a good fettucini carbonara cause I saw it on the Food Channel and you know how that goes---it gets into your head and you just gotta have it. So surfing Yelp for "fettucini carbonara," IL CAPO PIZZERIA popped up. Lots of reviews, lots of good ratings. A few low ones here and there but that happens even to a "good" place. Trusting fellow Yelpers, I trotted my family to IL CAPO's Scottsdale location on Shea across from the Harkins Theatre and steps away from the now infamous "Amy's Baking Company" which was featured on Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares. We were seated outdoors--perfect --as the evening itself was perfect weather wise. Menus came promptly and I, of course, didn't really need a menu because I was fixated on getting the fettucini. Isn't it terrible when you watch food shows and then you either have to cook what you saw or go out for it? Isn't that psychological manipulation of some sort? Food has a strong hold on all of us and that fettucini dish was definitely floating in my head. So guess what I ordered??? Yup. We also ordered the margarita pizza and a special sandwich. Why do I call it special? Because hubby doesn't do anything simple or anything that is on the menu as is. Here is the special sandwich as he described it to the waiter. " You know how you have a chicken parmagiana sandwich? Well I want the chicken with sauce and NO cheese. You know how you have an eggplant parmagiana sandwich? Well I want the eggplant on the chicken with NO cheese. And... could you put Fra Diavolo sauce on it? " That's the special sandwich. The waiter wrote everything down and later came back to offer red pepper flakes in lieu of the fra diavolo sauce which they did not carry. It's nothing more than a spicy marinara sauce. I'm surprised they don't make it considering so many people are into the hot pepper scene. The fettucini arrived just as I had dreamed it would. Cheesy fettucini with pancetta and peas. Lovely looking dish and lovely tasting. I added black pepper to it as dishes with parmagiana cheese are complemented by pepper. I added a dash of salt but that's just me. I thought it needed it. The margarita pizza came out as a thin crusted pizza, clearly made in a wood-fired oven as evidenced by the charring on the edges. A tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella (although not too generous with that) and some basil leaves. A good pizza, not a great pizza. Definitely needed more cheese. And now for the special sandwich. Hubby noted that the bread was too short for the chicken and eggplant inside it. On the other hand, one could say that the generosity of the chicken & eggplant dwarfted the bread. No, let's say the former. The bread was cut too short for the sandwich. So like a champ, hubby sucked it up and had less sandwich than he is used to. He added hot pepper flakes (in lieu of the sauce they didn't have) and he ate his sandwich peacefully. I noted that there were a few pieces of ziti (or rigatoni) on the plate with the sandwich. A taste of pasta. Nice touch. We cleaned our plates and now time for the check. The check arrived and as I reviewed it, I saw an item that read, "OPEN FOOD". I queried to those at my table about what OPEN FOOD might be. Were they charging me for eating outdoors? Did I forget about something I ordered? I asked Alex, our server, and he clarified OPEN FOOD. He said the kitchen told him to add $3 for omitting the cheese and putting the eggplant and chicken on one sandwich. Really? So let me get this straight, IL CAPO charges when you request that an ingredient be left out, such as mozzarella? Note to management: Doesn't that save you money? So then we get to the extra slice of eggplant. Would that be $3? A bit much if you ask me. We told Alex we always order this way at other restaurants and there is no up charge. So a $7.95 sandwich (both chicken parmagiana and eggplant parmagiana pricing) became a $10.95 sandwich plus tax and tip for omitting mozzarella and adding a slice of eggplant. So from hubby's perspective he would rather go to his old Italian standby that makes this sandwich with a smile and with no up- charge. Wouldn't you?
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Marci K.
One of my favorite Italian restaurants. The Grandma's square is amazing as well as the Cesar salad and their meatballs are delicious. They are very nice and friendly and nice atmosphere
(5)
Brenda P.
Grabbing a belated birthday dinner for our son, and decided to give Il Capo a try. Had heard and read great things and we were not disappointed ... SO GOOD! We had the Funghi and pepperoni pizzas, while our daughter had the spaghetti with meatballs. Everything fresh and made from scratch. Our server, Jon K., was fabulous! He was extremely knowledgeable about the menu, prompt, and courteous. Be sure to ask for him! Don't go anywhere else, this place is fantastic! We will be back! Plus, check-in on Yelp and get a discount on the yummy garlic knots!
(5)
Stephanie O.
If you haven't been to Il capo recently, you need to give them a try! When they first opened the food was delicious, but the service was slow and just "okay". Now, the food is delicious and the service is excellent. The kitchen gets the food out fast and cooked perfectly too! The garlic knots never disappoint... They are loaded with garlic!! I've tried many of the pizzas and pastas and have never been disappointed. The pizza is always cooked to perfection and the handmade pastas are just incredible. Handmade pastas are so much better than any pasta you will get at another Italian place! I've had the gelato a few times as well.. Also incredible! Never had something here that I didn't enjoy. Definitely give Il Capo a try. They run a great business and really know how to cook and serve good Italian food!
(5)
Harry K.
Came here for lunch the other day, prior to catching a movie over at Harkins. It was my first time at il Capo, and every time I go to Pita Jungle I think.."I need to try that place" I thought it was good, I got a calzone with meatballs, wife got a slice of the white pizza and pear/argula salad. The calzone was HUGE, I took half home for a snack. It was loaded with cheese, melty and delicious, though there wasn't any marinara in it so I asked for a side of it, and it became perfect. I liked the sauce a lot. Service was great, attentive, and my drink was always filled, bathroom was clean.. I will def be back to try a pie. If you want pizza in this shopping area, do not even CONSIDER going to kitchen nightmare ABC - come to il Capo, much better
(4)
Mandi B.
My boyfriend and I stopped in here for a quick bite on our way to a late night movie. At 10pm, pretty much everything near here shuts down and stops serving food, including these guys. It was 10:02 and I must've looked sad and hungry because the bartender was incredibly friendly and checked with the kitchen staff to see if they would make me a salad... they said yes! So I had the delicious anti-pasta and my boyfriend had a couple slices of their leftover pies. Leftover slices are only a couple bucks each after 10pm. Oh, and added bonus: late night happy hour gets you $3 off glasses of wine. Short story long, the food was good and the staff was friendly. I will definitely keep this place in mind next time I'm in the area and want good food with a smile.
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Scott R.
Came here to meet some friends for lunch during the week. I think we were the only people there throughout our hour lunch although Pita Jungle next door was packed. We each had the salad/one slice pizza lunch special. Pizza wasn't that memorable although the slice was generous. The garden salad was ok yet I think it was not that fresh. Not sure if I'd come back yet if Pita Jungle is too busy, this place might be an ok alternative.
(3)
Will R.
Pretty cool place; great pizza and happy hour too. If you get takeout though, the Oreochitte is good, but barely covered a third of the to go container. That stinks because i think it was the most expensive pasta dish on the menu. May want to inspect your takeout prior to leaving. Don't like being squeezed, so most likely will not return.
(2)
Lana S.
If I could leave zero stars, I would, as one is too high. At first, my boyfriend and I loved this place. We made it a point to go eat at the restaurant every weekend. Then, one weekend night, we decided to order delivery for the first time. My boyfriend ordered a pepperoni, bacon, and garlic calzone. We received a SALAMI, bacon, and garlic calzone. We called the restaurant to let them know and after explaining over 10 times what we thought was a simple mistake, they finally said they would remake the calzone. Not five minutes later, the manager calls my cell phone and starts arguing with me!! Telling me I am wrong and that the salami isn't in the pizza station so there was no way there could be salami in the calzone, as I'm standing there looking at and tasting the salami right in front of me. I'm in shock as to how a manager of such a nice establishment would ever think it was okay, in any way, to sit and argue with a customer. After first making this our weekend date spot, we will no longer be returning our business to such a place. Two thumbs down.
(1)
Mike H.
I suspect this is a place that gets better the more you drink and the later it gets. I stopped in at 3:30am and got a slice to go. I wasn't drunk but it was late and although the slice looked pathetic it tasted just fine. The price was right though so I didn't feel like I got ripped off. They have a good variety in the menu so I'll likely be back at least one more time to test some more of the options. Staff were friendly and seating area was clean, bathroom was ready for a good cleaning but not disgusting. It's a one person at a time so it could be a wait if you need to use it. This is definitely a late night place so if the food impresses I'll be adding a star soon.
(4)
Michael G.
Amazing food with fabulous service!! We will be back 4sure! Our waiter Timothy was great! If you haven't checked this place out yet, YOU NEED TO.
(5)
Jaramy N.
Had the opportunity to eat at il Capo Pizzeria and will say that I will be back. It was Sat evening and they were fairly quiet...they are newer yet so hopefully as word spreads business will pickup. As I browsed the menu posted outside a few of the staff would stop and ask if I had any questions or needed any help, but not in that annoying obnoxious way some staff can be. They were very friendly. I decided to eat on the patio which is dog friendly. This doesn't bother me but an FYI if that is something that bothers you before you decide to choose to sit outside. Our server was very friendly and helpful. When we asked about the salads he suggested that we could probably split (between 2 of us) one rather than each of us getting our own. We got the Caesar with chicken add-on. The chicken was plentiful and the quantity of dressing was just right...the romaine was not drowning in it. We then split the Cacciare wood fired pizza. Our server explained how to oven was imported from Naples. Let me say, it was absolutely worth it. The pizza crust was exquisite and cooked perfectly with very flavorful toppings. On the downside they were out of some of the SanTan brews...good to see people drinking local but disappointed none available during our visit.
(4)
Alli M.
Our family of four dined in at il Capo on a Friday night. It took just a bit to get seated at a patio table because we had to wait for the hostess to seat us. She was busy helping another customer with her check or something. There is lots of staff so I'm not quite sure why someone else couldn't have seated us at an open table. We all asked for water and all of us were in agreement that the water does not have a good taste. It seems odd that a restaurant would serve water that tastes like it is unfiltered and out of the tap. Especially in hot Arizona, please serve some water that doesn't taste awful. Hopefully this isn't their way to force customers to order other beverages. Our food was a mixed bag. Garlic knots were good, but possibly a bit overcooked on the bottom. We had to ask for napkins and ended up taking silverware off an open table by us since our table had none. Our son ordered the pesto salmon and liked the fish, but disliked the risotto that came with it. Two others at our table tasted his risotto and agreed it was not very good. Our daughter had gnocchi Bolognese and thought it was okay. She tasted my penne alla vodka and said it was better than her dish. Personally I'd give the penne dish a 6 and would have to say I like a similar pasta dish at Oregano's much better. My husband had the capricciosa pizza. He liked it. I had a taste of his pizza and would agree it was pretty good. Our two kids ordered dessert: one raspberry gelato and the tiramisu. Both enjoyed the desserts. In a nutshell, we were generally disappointed that the service and the food wasn't better. The staff just seemed to be a bit disorganized. We all agreed that if we returned we'd stick to side salads and pizza; the fish and pasta entrees were disappointing, especially given the prices we paid.
This place is truly awesome!!! The food and service is on point. I would list all the good stuff but all of it is great. Love the vibe of this joint so much.
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Riley M.
We came into this establishment for my wife's birthday dinner. The atmosphere was great and all of the staff was jovial. A young man named Sam served and he was a pleasure, very knowledgeable and had a great attitude. He recommended some amazing dishes and delectable pizzas, not to mention the amazing deserts! We were very happy with the experience and look forward to making it one of our regular spots!
(5)
Geoffrey J.
The food was fantastic. The kids eat free special on Sunday was great. Will definitely come back again and again.
(5)
Elizabeth P.
I love this place!!! I have been here 3 times this week for lunch. They have a great special- a slice of pizza and a side salad for $5. Awesome! The pizza is really good and the place itself is beautiful- love the turquoise wood fired oven. I always sit at the bar and everyone is so friendly. They haven't been here very long so the business is still growing, but I choose this place over pita jungle every time. Definitely give it a try!!
(5)
Aben R.
I will be short and sweet. The pizza at Il Capo is the very best I've had since leaving NYC 15 years ago. We often have the pizza with anchovies, a brutal test of any pizzeria. Il Capo passes with flying colors.
(5)
Daniel S.
Had lunch there Sunday the 25th. Excellent pizza. We had the Napoli , Crispy ribs and the fried rice ball with marinara sauce also as starters . Best Kansas city ribs ever. Rice ball was unexpectently delicious. Nice casual atmosphere. Friendly staff. The Italian beer on tap is a must with the pizza.
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Diana A.
I stopped by after seeing a movie Saturday night. I was so happy that I stopped by and read the menu, looked at the fabulous wood burning oven from Napoli. The staff and the food absollutely fabuous! I cannot wait to go back and try everything on the menu. Mama Mia!!!
(5)
Dale V.
Pita Jungle has always been a favorite place. We just discovered il Capo during our last "Pita visit", so decided to try it last week. In a sentence, we loved il Capo. The decor is informal but fun, the outside patio area will be a superb hangout when the weather cools a bit, and the staff was both attentive and helpful. The mussel appetizer was awesome, the wine selection is solid and happy hour pricing was a complete bonus. We both ordered pizza's, which were fabulous and took a 'to-go' box home. We'll be back!
(5)
Susie G.
Awesome family owned Italian place! Service and food were excellent. Did not have to wait long for our food but yet so fresh with the homemade marinara sauce that is to die for. Great Happy Hour prices, and a good beer/wine/spirits selection. Will definitely be back. Nice to not be in a typical Scottsdale uptight fufu restaurant/bar.
(5)
Maria W.
This is my second visit to Il Capo. We made a reservation for four and went for Happy Hour. We sat indoors and had Mary Ann as our waitress. I couldn't wait to have the arrancini again....they are definitely the best in the state! We ordered the garlic knots, a pepperoni pizza to share and the arrancini. Our two friends had the ribs, a meatball, arrancini and the stuffed clams. Everything was absolutely perfect. When you cut into the arrancini, the rice was steaming and the filling with the mozzarella, peas and meat ragu poured out. One of our friends had the chocolate hazelnut gelato and raved about it. This is definitely our new "go to" place for informal Italian dining and a perfect place to stop if going to a movie at Shea 14. The name Pizzeria is misleading because of the variety of offerings from small plates, salads, pastas, pizza and specialties. Our waitress was attentive and unlike our first visit on a Monday night when the restaurant was understaffed, the staff ratio this evening was perfect with attention given to refilling water glasses and wine glasses. We have many more menu offerings to try so we will definitely be going back...but will always start with an arrancini! I really appreciated the owner Mario stopping by the table. He was very personable and definitely interested in hearing our views...which were highly positive!
(5)
John T.
Another GREAT dining experience last night! I love their Pizza. They offer both wood fired pizza and New York style oven pizza. Both are excellent. We usually get the New York style. A delicious selection of ingredients to choose from, thinner crust, perfect sauce and aged cheese. Plus, with a drizzle of olive oil, perfection. The large 18" is perfect for two or three, especially if you want some to take home. We usually split their Caesar salad, which is never over dressed, with perfect dressing, and, they split it in the kitchen, always a nice touch. They have a complete Italian menu, not just pizza ( which is also available by the slice). A full bar is also available. We have never gotten to desert, being too full, but, maybe next time. They have a large outside patio, too. Now to the staff and owners. What a friendly, professional group. You really feel welcome...A definite winner here!
(5)
T L.
If I could give a 4 1/2 stars I would. Our first experience at dinner was a 5. We sat outside and had attentive service. The mussels were good, the various pizzas were outstanding, but the star of the meal was the ink squid pasta. Lunch was more average; the pasta was good but the chicken parmigiana was so-so. Stick with the pizzas and the pasta and you won't go wrong.
(4)
Rachel M.
Pizza was not fresh. Chicken from the chicken parm hero was rubbery. Usual cook was not there.
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JR M.
My entire family, including kids couldn't stop eating their pizza. Mouth watering even thinking about it. The wine and Caesar salad were good too. Their service was really good too. Thanks for serving us.
(5)
Natalie E.
Came here for the first time New Year's Day.... Server was super friendly and food was definitely a 10. So many places my husband and I eat the waitresses mess up our orders and it just ruins the evening but we've been here three times and our orders have been perfectly delicious every time! Also love that they deliver to our home! You will not be disappointed in this place!
(5)
Yolanda R.
I am from NJ and am always looking for good authentic Italian food and NY style Pizza. The Arancini appetizer is amazing and the salads are excellent. I like that my kids can order a slice of pizza at any time. I just wish the Stromboli didn't come with sesame seeds on the outside (they were premade already). Great for date night or out with the family.
(4)
J C.
Awesome food. Great service. Love the mom and pop vibe is great! Pizza, pasta, wine you name it it's great!!
(5)
Luna O.
The best in the west! I am from NY and can tell you that this is authentic NY Italian food. You owe it to yourself to try it. The first time I went there was for their soft opening. It was day one and I can tell you that it has ambiance and a very friendly staff. The owner Mario personally greeted me and brought me a sample of his orincetti which otherwise are known as rice balls. I felt like I was back home it was out of this world! The pizza is so delicious. He told me his stove was imported from Italy. This is a treat for AZ. Go for it. And don't forgetaboutit!; Manga and enjoy. I've been back twice since..u will too!
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Brad M.
Went to check this place out, as it sounded interesting... Sat outside on the patio, not to many people there. Someone came over and said they would be back. 20 minutes later it was the same woman. She "forgot about us" she said... The pizza was ok, the antipasto was not good at all. The pizza came out first, it was cold, then meatballs and salad. It is in the same spot as the Gelato Spot. Bring back the Gelato! There are several other places like this in the area. They won't last in my opinion.
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John S.
Third time here and each time great..small plates, pizza, cannoli, service all superb
(5)
Bill F.
Great pizza and Italian food from a great local family. The crust on the wood fired pizza was amazing. Really happy to have you in the hood! Beer selection is really good too.
(5)
Sebranek G.
Stopped in while my kid is at a nearby soccer practice and was greeted immediately by Maryanne. We had drinks quickly and she guided us toward the salad with pears .....fabulous and the Diablo pizza which was fabulous as well . Maryanne was back several times to check on us and our drinks were filled quickly . We practice soccer nearby 3 x a week and we will back!!!! See you then!
(5)
Irv T.
Fitst time trying this restaurant. Very disappointed. I had eggplant parmigiana plate. The portion was so small it was not even an appetizer. My husband had fettuccine his was also a tiny portion. It was a vegetable. Eggplant and they gave one slice. Get real!!!!!!
(1)
Randie O.
My new favorite Italian restaurant in the valley! The Pizza and Pasta were awesome, service was outstanding and the prices reasonable.. Their by the slice options are tasty demonstrations of the pizza art and the apple pizza was a great take on an old classic.. A full service bar and good wine selection top off a great dining experience!
(5)
James M.
Ordered 2 pies to go - one wood fired and one build your own - the lady that took my order asked if I wanted fresh cracked pepper - my request never made it - $40 later - I will stick with my tried and always true pizza joints .....neither was a stand-out or reason to go back.
(2)
Nick K.
Okay so I see photo evidence the beets are roasted there. Maybe I just don't like beets? Upgrading to 4 stars and disregarding the roasted beets.
(4)
Jim S.
I've been there twice for a late lunch and had the Linguini & Clams both times. Really tasty! Everyone is friendly and I look forward to branching out and trying other items on the menu...maybe lasagna next time!
(5)
Pam K.
From NY & know a good pizza, Caesar salad & spaghetti & meatballs. Not here. The pizza crust was crispy on the outside, however it got soggy toward the middle. The sauce had very little flavor, it needed some garlic, basil, oregano, salt & pepper. Salad was pretty mediocre with very little parmesan. And the spaghetti & meatballs was most disappointing. My son said the meatballs were like mystery meat. He didn't finish, which is not something he ever does, usually wants seconds & thirds. The waiter seemed like he was 12 & had no knowledge of the menu whatsoever. He described a dessert that came out totally different. We asked for chocolate cake, he brought us brownies with pistachio ice cream. I will try it again, just because it is close & I can't eat at Pita Jungle more than once or twice a week. I hope the staff gets tighter the sauce gets more flavorful.
(2)
Joe P.
my favorite place to grab a slice! perfect
(5)
Nicole F.
What a great Place!! Great food, Great wine selection and a full bar......the service was fabulous! I would highly recommend this place :) They are newer so we need to spread the word how great they are.....check it out you won't be disappointed!! PS - They have great Moscow Mules :)
(5)
Barb R.
This is a great new restaurant! The pizza was the best wood fired pizza I've ever had! I normally don't care for wood fired pizza because the crust can taste burned. This crust was fantastic and toppings were great too. Highly recommend!
(5)
Andrew R.
Been twice, very enjoyable. Great staff. Have tried pizza and the eggplant lasagna. The pizza was good but the lasagna was amazing. I will be back!
(4)
Jon M.
Oops...! OK, our first meal @ il Capo was just fine, my daughter & wife had pizza and a salad = fairly good. I had an antipasto that I was told was made for two. Quite excellent except for sparsity of salami = 2 thin slices & 1 slice of prosciutto. A few nice olives and fresh but, not enough lettuce & greens. Honestly, we looked forward to going back. And tonight, we did. "Oops" is perhaps the most gentile I can be. Tuesday night problems when not crowded? Hmm...! I ordered the PAPPARDALLE BISTECCA, described as: Ribbon Pasta, Sliced Beef, Mushrooms, Onions & Red Peppers In Tomato Sauce and I ordered it with extra mushrooms + sausage. The dish arrived piping hot with NO mushrooms {even though it's a main ingredient as described} 1 tiny-tiny slice of a corner of a mushroom... so much for extra mushrooms, huh? There was a hind of a diced onion - actually 3 hints, each about 3mm by 2mm and maybe 1mm thick? Oops? The sausage was quite excellent, as was the pasta. BUT, what happens when you order a main ingredient as extra and you need a magnifying glass and tweezers to find any traces? Oh well. My daughter ordered a Buffalo Chicken pizza slice and she got it - even though it must have been made a week or so ago. She couldn't bite through or slice through it with a knife. Kind of like old door-mat? Heavens, the waiter was so prompt in replacing it - but, why serve it in the first place if not fresh? OK, she then ordered a chicken parm hero which arrived after the rest of us had finished eating. My wife had an eggplant parm hero. She said it was OK {nothing fabulous kind of OK} A $50+ meal for 3 with no drinks or deserts ought to be a good bit better, or, even as described? Heaven knows there's tons of competition in Scottsdale for really good pizza & pasta. Tonight, I guarantee almost anywhere else would have been better with delayed, cooled, take-out. BUT, they took my money all-righty! So, for a place that boasts quite the NY-Style Italian Pizza & Pasta, I have to say: "Nah... nada, nope!" When the food is fresh, it is fairly nice. When it's not, or not as ordered or not as described in the menu... then what? You decide. And yes, I'm a NY guy who knows where most of the great Italian joints are in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Nassau & Suffolk, Southern CT, etc. I'll admit I've not driven to Staten Island often for dining out = just a bit too far away. If you like small or moderate size salads...? They're great {just by no means abundant portions} Be sure to check your orders when they arrive - not fun to have to say or write. It'll probably be a good while before we dare to try il Capo again - BUT, we will since we live nearby. I'd love to give il Capo 5-stars but, I can't even get half way there. Duh!
(2)
Nish G.
My boyfriend and I went here for lunch before our movie and I must say the food was delicious! We ordered a side of their ribs, pizza and garlic knots. All were amazing! I would recommend going for a date night or the family. Staff was also very friendly.
(5)
Jennie C.
The chopped salad was very good. My daughter had the chicken parm. Cooked perfectly, great sauce. Garlic knots went well with both. Sat on the patio. Waiter was awesome. Had our golden with us. The waiter brought him a bowl of water. Didn't even have to ask. Will be back.
(4)
Ellen P.
First time for me at Il Capo. I got here earlier than my friends but they sat me down anyway. I had coffee while waiting. We took a while to place our order but the waitress didn't seem to mind. I had the Caesar Salad & Arancini for my dinner. I didn't realize I would get 2 rice balls so I took one home. Food was delicious and server was patient & accommodating. I will definitely be back.
(4)
Melanie C.
I would give this place 4 stars but the extra star goes to the delivery man. Don't get me wrong, the food here is delicious! We ordered the Chicken Parm, Penne Alla Vodka, Beef Lasagna & the Crispy Ribs. The flavour was unbelievable, the presentation (even though they came in delivery containers) was very appealing , & the time it took to get from their location to ours. We placed our order & the gentleman on the phone was very pleasant. We paid with a credit card & waited the 45-55mins. 50mins later, I received a phone call from the restaurant stating that they do not deliver to our area as it is out of their delivery radius. I asked if the food was done & he said yes: we can either pick it up or cancel our order & they would reimburse our card. All of a sudden I could hear someone in the background saying "they placed their order how long ago & are still waiting for it. I would be bummed." The man on the phone said that the delivery guy was persistent on delivering our food & that to keep in mind for next time that they will not deliver to our area. I tipped the delivery guy a very generous amount & apologized that we did not know how far out they delivered to. He smiled & said "don't be sorry, it wasn't right that you patiently waited for your food & than told after the fact that we don't deliver as far as here." Not sure if this is a Yelp feature or not & maybe I don't know how to fully embrace the Yelp world, but if a restaurant has boundaries that they don't deliver outside of, maybe they should map that for the users.
(5)
Adam T.
Ordered food. Was told it would be delivered in 30-45 minutes. 3 couple together had 6 kids under the age of 6 and they were all starving for dinner. After an hour and 20 minutes we called and they said they sent 5 deliveries in one car and that we (the customer) are the problem. The food never ended up getting delivered because the owner felt that we wouldn't want it after all that time. I went to the restaurant to speak with the owner to find out what actually happened. Who ever took the order wasn't paying attention, didn't know how to spell, didn't know to ask for a customer to clarify an address or ask for a phone number that the customer could be reached at. I have no idea how the food actually is, but was given the 12" pizza on my way out with parting word to "not order the 12" thin crust to go because they just don't hold up well for travel". Makes me wonder why they gave it to me it they really aren't proud of it. Had the restaurant been up front and honest with timing (and actually told us if a pizza wouldn't be good delivered) maybe we would have had a chance to try it.
(1)
AL L.
Very good....good pizza....order the pizza bites plus his sauce is really good......he also has an apple pie almode pizza that is over the top....good friendly people
(5)
Lia T.
Amazing service! The best pizza I've had in Arizona. The crust is perfect. Thin, flaky, yet crisp. Had the diavolo pizza, spicy and ricotta cheese balanced it out. Pear salad was great. Will be returning soon for sure!
(5)
Trevor A.
I've had their pizza to go, at the bar, and dining in (seated next to the windows). In all cases - GREAT PIZZA and excellent service. I have to give an extra thumbs up to Tim who's service was warm and very attentive - it made the dining experience even better (love when that happens). I'll be back - it's in a great location to stroll afterwards as well - or go to the movie.
(4)
Kelley D.
If you are looking for authentic Italian cuisine then this is the place to go!!! When you walk in the door you can watch Master Chef Charlie behind the counter preparing pizzas to cook in his state of the art Italian oven. First I started with a blueberry ginger infused prosecco wine cooler. Very refreshing on a warm spring day! I tried the Caesar Salad, the arancini (fried stuffed risotto balls), the orecchiette with fennel sausage, roasted tomatoes, broccolini in garlic broth and the tiramisu. Everything was fresh and delicious!!!! There are so many other dishes on the menu I can't wait to go back and try more!!!!
(5)
Chris U.
We have been back a few times now and service has been great. The service now matches the food.
(5)
Laura E.
THANK you IL CAPO! usually get food to go but have often said we should eat on their lovely patio, but when we stopped, the patio was SO full and the weather was perfect we planned on returning, we decided to stay and eat at the bar. I had my girls with me and realize kids at the bar are not liked, but the bartender seemed warm and welcoming.....I had my salad great as always and my girls had a some pizza and pasta. Food took a little while, but they were busy. Get it. The lady at the front was helpful, the guy who brought our food was sweet the bartender had great recommendations moreover she was so good with my girls, they want to go back and see her. That matters warm food warm service. Thanks il capo
(5)
Sharon L.
This is my second time hete. Check in on Yelp and get free garlic knots! When you walk in, you can smell the pizza. It's small but quaint. There is plenty of outside seating with outside misters.
(5)
Howard K.
New York, New York The best Pizza & Italian Food since leaving The Big Apple in 1996. It is about time someone GETS IT! Great Owner & Staff. Quick, efficient and courteous. Can't say enough great things about this place. Great recommendation from our friends This will definitely be our new favorite restaurant
(5)
Tom O.
Really good place, and rating strong 4. Sat outside and the neighboring restaurant has cool mist blowing to cut the heat, which can be enjoyed depending on the wind. We ate small plates: meatballs, slowed cooked ribs, arincini and small specialty pizza. Service was excellent, food was delicious. I would definitely return to try some entrees.
(4)
Shaq D.
3.5 star food, 1 star service. Second time here, since it's so close to Shea 14. About 2/3 full tonight for our party of four. Apps and beers were brought quickly, but still had no plates, utensils or napkins. Meatballs and caponata were solid. About 30 minutes after ordering entrees, server told us they had a problem and pizzas would be right out. Waiting.... Waiting... In the meantime, I ordered another beer. 10 minutes later, still no beer, still no pizza. I saw our server by the bar and gave him a raised eyebrow. I saw him make the "oh, $hit, I forgot to put the order in" face, and he quickly spoke to the bartender and sheepishly brought over my beer. Just rookie stuff. Manager walked by and asked how things were, and apologized that it had been "20 minutes" since we ordered entrees. We told her it had been over 40 minutes since ordering and she said, "Well, I'll have to check the ticket on that". Pro tip -- do not argue with or demean your customer, especially one who hasn't been served well or raised a fuss, even though the service was awful. Pizzas arrived after 45 minutes and were decent -- better than chain pizzerias, but nowhere near Pomo/Federal/Bianco/Parlor quality. Wouldn't trust them with my money and time again. Too many other options with better food and professional service with management who cares.
(2)
Heather M.
Amazing service and amazing food. The ambiance is great and the food is so incredibly good. My new fav!
(5)
melissa K.
OMG! I found my new fav italian place! This place is soooooo good! Our group decided to come here after Pita Jungle was waaaay too busy. I am so glad we gave this place a try! I was a little hesitant at first since it was completely dead inside, the food was amazing, the service was good and the price was right. What else do you want? The eggplant parmesan is the best i have ever had, i have been trying to find an eggplant parm that is just as good as the homemade stuff I have had from a friends mom. I finally found it! Wahoo! I got the eggplant parm hero which was SO GOOD. The bread that came with the sandwich was awesome too! I am going to start telling everyone i know about this place. They haven't been open long so that is why it wasn't that busy. GO NOW before this place gets cracking!
(5)
Lynzee M.
I had a wonderful meal here today... Best meatballs ever... Their mini plates are perfect for me because I'm not a big eater;). Great service and atmosphere... The patio is awesome it was just to hot to sit there today... A must visit
(5)
Nicolette L.
The space is laid out a little weird, but the Caesar salad and the square slice of pizza were delicious beyond expectation specially for $5 total. I will definitely try to come back here and recommend you try it too. And they were very friendly and fast with the check and the food.
(5)
Maestro L.
Pizza look good, but the crust was very tuff and was a little bit undercooked.The pizza sauce was very flavorful. The chicken Parmesan had no flavor. The rollwas very tough and I could not bite through without the sandwich falling apart. The chicken lacked flavor And was pretty much tasteless. The delivery driver was fast and courteous.
(2)
Joe R.
I was so excited to give this place 5 stars but couldn't begin to pull the trigger. The food is worthy of it, but the service and atmosphere insists that I kick it down a notch. Sorry! The pizza was fantastic. I ordered The Boss and it was huge. Crust was wonderful and ingredients were abundant and fresh. It tasted great and the texture was awesome. Really just a wonderful Za. We also ordered the pear salad which was fantastic. We saw other orders coming out and they all looked equally as special. The slices available for a quick grab and go looked great too. But the acoustics were horrible. I couldn't carry on a conversation once a few people got there after their movie got out. I couldn't even understand the waitress when she was explaining something about the gelato. She was new, so I don't wanna rattle the cage too much but after our pizza came she was overly occupied with small talk with other tables it seemed. The place is small, so there can't be more than 20 tables but she seemed a little overwhelmed. Plus, the tables are way too close. Another couple came in and sat down next to us and I felt as though I was obligated to have a conversation with them. That's too close. Lastly, that darned Western exposure is a killer at dusk and between having the sun glaring in our faces, the couple almost on top of us and the fact that we couldn't hear ourselves over the rest of the noise in the place really undid so much of the quality that we would've enjoyed otherwise. But if you want a great pizza, I'd have to say that this is on the top of the list. I hope that they can cozy it up a little bit and put some padding on the ceiling or something. If I was in a comfy booth facing away from the sun I think that it would have been there. Right now I am just happy that I've got 3 slices left over for the week!!!
(4)
Taylor N.
We had such a great experience on Father's day that we decided to stop in again before the movies on Sunday. We stopped in just after 5:00, it was happy hour so the wine was $3 off and beer and cocktails were also discounted. We ordered a few slices and the chopped salad. The salad is so good, so many delicious flavors and dressed perfectly. They had 2 different white pies! Yum! We had the same waiter as last time, I can't remember his name...really nice young guy who is hoping going into the Navy Officer program. Great service. The owner stopped over to see how our meal was and we joked that il Capo might have to be our Sunday spot. He had mentioned the chef just brought out a fresh tiramisu for him to taste and he would love to have us try it after our meal. He brought us a complimentary tiramisu to share as a family and it was delicious. Not overly sweet, perfectly creamy and the coffee flavor was so good. As we were leaving, we were happy to see the restaurant was filling up. They are only a few months old and I think they will do a great business. (They have some pies, stromboli, garlic knots etc. ready by the kitchen and we noticed a few people come in to grab a few slices to-go. Something to keep in mind for lunch or a quick bite).
(5)
Chrissy D.
IL Crapo! This was disgusting, cold over cooked veal, pizza was burnt, salad missing DRESSING and other ingredients. Terrible!!!! We left hungry and out $60 as the table next to us felt the same about their IL Crapo food. We told the manager and he smiled and said sorry. Don't waste your time or money, Guidos is right around the corner and Oreganos across the street.
(1)
James T.
OK. So I am a New Yorker. I have had some of the best Italian you can find anywhere outside of Italy. I just moved to Phoenix and one of my first orders of business was to search for an Italian restaurant. It just so happens that my parents, who still live in NY, were out to visit for Christmas and we decided to give Il Capo a try. Going out to eat isn't an easy task, especially when you have 4 kids, ages 6, 4, 2 and 1, in tow. We were warmly greeted as we walked in and our server, Tim, set up the tables to accommodate our party of 8. Since we had such a large party, we wanted to try a good sampling of various items on the menu. We started with garlic knots, breaded clams and rice ball. The garlic knots were nice and big, perfectly cooked and seasoned wonderfully. The sauce it was served with was so good, I finished eating the rest of it with my fork. The rice ball was served on a bed of the sauce and sprinkled with cheese. The breading was crispy and the rice inside was moist and well flavored. The breaded clams were a nice appetizer. There were 12 small clams with a well seasoned breading on the top of a bed of fresh arugula. Using the lemon juice over the arugula, it made a nice bonus salad. The kids had a half cheese, half pepperoni pizza which had the perfect balance of toppings. The crust had a nice crunch and paired nicely with the sauce and mozzarella cheese. My wife had the Chicago Beef Dip with sweet peppers and a pasta salad with a giardiniera type dressing. The beef and peppers were a perfect combination of flavors on the crunchy bread. The dip enhanced the flavor of the meat and peppers, which I didn't even think was possible. My parents split a Margherita pizza, which I have been craving for a while. The wood fire flavored crust matched with the olive oil, mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil all married together to form the perfect slice of pizza I was missing. I decided on the Chicken Parmesan, a staple at any Italian food joint. The chicken was nice and thin and covered with sauce and cheese, melted to form a slight crunch to the cheese. I was very impressed that the side of pasta wasn't just noodles with sauce tossed on top, but the noodles themselves were tossed with sauce before being placed on the plate which led to an even distribution of sauce all over the noodles. Some shaved cheese and parsley sprinkled on top were the perfect finishing touches to this dish. After all of this, there was no way we were going to leave without desert. We got a plate of cannoli, a tiramisu, and a slice of NY Cheesecake. The cannolis were excellent with a dusting of pistachio on one side and chocolate sprinkles on the other. There were four of them on the plate and the shells were dusted with powdered sugar. The filling was the perfect cannoli consistency - thick and sweet. The cheesecake had cherries and a syrup on the top. I am not a cheesecake fan, but this was delicious. The sauce was not overbearing and the cheesecake itself was amazing. I primarily had the tiramisu, which is a tricky dish to master. Il Capo did just that. The lady fingers were soaked perfectly and the marscapone filling was done wonderfully. Too many times, the filling is too sweet in an effort compensate for the bitter goodness of the espresso soaked lady fingers, but not here. The desert portions were generous as well. The cheesecake and the tiramisu were nice sized and were were all able to sample a little of each. A final note about our server, Tim. Excellent waiter! Most times a family with little kids strikes fear into the hearts of servers, but not Tim. He was very patient and kind with the kids and was always there with a refill on drinks and to make sure the food was up to our standards. Excellent place, I will definitely be back to try some more of the menu. Unless they want to move their kitchen into mine. I'd be okay with that, too.
(5)
Kate A.
LOVE this place! The patio is dog friendly, which we enjoyed. You must keep your dog leashed up, no free roaming, excellent rule:) very relaxing atmosphere to enjoy the beautiful day and eat. Inside is just as awesome. The bar is gorgeous! Not just all the drinks, but the beauty of the wood, Stools, and what the happy hour specials are displayed (very easy to read) Excellent customer service!! Every time we have visited they make sure that you're enjoying everything from the table, food, drinks, it all. They have an apple arugala salad that's delicious! That is my favorite! Try it! Yum! This place is in a great spot and are off to a great start! Awesome local business to support!
(5)
Anthony M.
This place is phenomenal. Great service, family atmosphere, authentic Italian. 5 stars.
(5)
Kate B.
I like a good local place, especially when the owner is sitting right across from you on a Tuesday night. Great spot when heading to the movies! Service is good, music is fun, food is pretty good. I like the ever-changing "Hippy Rolls" - mini calzones filled with goodness - perfect snack size. Meatballs are really good. Pizza needs some more flavor - love wood-fired crust, but sauce needs a spice kick. Gelato is delish!
(3)
Vincent P.
Awesome pizza - texture, taste... Everything is quite fresh. Only other pizza place in the valley that rivals this pizza is Uppercrust wine bar. AMAZING!
(5)
Alex D.
We visited Il Capo after finding it online while searching for something new in Scottsdale, where our vegetarian friends could find a broad selection of food. We arrived around 7pm, before our friends, admittedly on a weekday night and the place had three tables seated. The atmosphere was ok but no real ambience, and certainly no buzz from being busy. After our friends arrived we ordered a chopped salad for the table and ordered three pizzas and a spaghetti and meatballs. The salad was excellent. The pizzas, all vegetarian varieties, were lacking flavor. Possibly there was no seasoning so they were simply adequate. The crust was quite good, but the overall pizza just lacked something. The spaghetti and meatballs were good. The sauce was a little thick, but was good. It needed a lot of pepper to give it some flavor kick though. Halfway through our meal, by around 8pm the restaurant was empty, with just our table working. The service was very attentive and our waiter, Tim was really good. He knew the menu and was very accommodating with special requests for capers and olives on one of the pizzas. If they take care with the seasoning on their pizzas they will do better. Overall it was ok.
(3)
Judy C.
My family was in town for a reunion of sorts and we came here with a rather large group of 11 people, including one toddler and two babies. Our waiter handled the large group with great attention and attitude. The food was also great - several of us had one of the daily special pastas, a squid ink tagliatelle with seafood. Excellent! We had just had pizza two nights before so we didn't order it, but theirs looked and smelled amazing.
(4)
Lori K.
Worst tomato sauce ever. Their fettuccine alfredo (minus the bacon bits) was pretty good, though I've had better and wouldn't go just for that.
(2)
Christine S.
Delicious meatballs and gelato. New York style pizza. Great happy hour. Service was very standard/average. Not bad. But not great.
(4)
Sonya A.
We tried some place new for pizza night. No kids menus for coloring Food was good. Nice outdoor patio, we will be back.
(4)
Alex S.
Best pasta and pizza I've ever had - try their Penne Alla Vodka - it's to die for :) Great Customer service and price is great
(5)
John R.
This is my second review on yelp the first one was on a shoe repair place that was terrible!!! But I liked Il capo. They gave us free garlic knots just for checking in. Which were very good ! We came in at happy hour so we sampled a meatball, and the fried ribs. Both good , also had a slice of white pizza very good , and then we had the pizza divolo good not the best
(4)
Jeff C.
Went back today to give it another shot. Had the eggplant parm sandwich, one if the best I've had. It was recommended by John the first time I was there, unfortunately he was not there the last time. Service does make a difference and he is very knowledgeable about the food there and also makes you feel comfortable and appreciated. Will definitely go back and recommend to others.
(5)
Hillary B.
I am so happy that my family and I tried this cute, little place. The service alone was superb, I think we were greeted by just about everyone who was there that night! With the weather being so beautiful, we sat on the patio. It was clean and enjoyable, which is a big deal for me as I'm not a big fan of eating outside! We started with some beers and garlic knots. The beers were good, but the knots were a bit overdone. Still OK, just not the best. But, that's fine, because it's the pizza that got me hooked!! My husband ordered the meatball pizza, and I the Diavolo. There. Are. No. Words. That little devil was incredible! The spice, the flavor, the crust! I'm eating the leftovers now, and I'm still so happy. The meatball pizza was also very good! We left satisfied and will return again!
(4)
Marti S.
Bartender shame! I really have enjoyed this place until tonight when the bartender call my best friends " queens" not knowing anything about them. Totally inappropriate and disrespectful!! Get some class and tolerance. Bartender, Please continue to boast yourself as the girlfriend of the Owners son...I only hope they are ashamed of your verbiage. On another note, appreciate that you told my catholic friend celebrating lent, "she wouldn't know the difference" in meat or not. Thank you for offending a multitude of religion and sexual preferences.... Shame shame shame on you.
(1)
Niece Q.
The food was great, the atmosphere was okay, but that would be fixed if the restaurant were a bit bigger inside and their wait staff were more attentive and better trained. Our waitress was in a bad mood the entire time she served us and forgot to bring our drinks 3...yes I said three times! I was brought the wrong salad by a guy who almost threw the plate on our table and didn't even say anything and then basically ran away to another table. At least say something to me, don't just drop food on my table. When our waitress came over to tell me that I was brought the wrong salad, she didn't say sorry or have any apology at all, she just said "he brought you the wrong salad.....um......" so I asked her to bring me the salad I ordered (the roasted beet salad...very good, however I liked the first salad better...it has spiced pears, heirloom tomatoes and pecans). If I go back I'd maybe sit outside or take it to go...but not eat inside again.
(4)
SugR S.
Cesar salad w homemade croutons to start and 12 inch cheese pizza. So good. Thank goodness for yelp for those of us who travel a lot. I have found so many good restaurants this way. This place is no exception! Nice little patio too. Great place to come before a movie- theatre is right across the parking lot. Great service Marianne!
(5)
Kae S.
Stumbled on this restaurant today and we will definitely be back! The gourmet pizza by the slice sold my husband immediately as he knew we would be eating in minutes. The crust was perfect, sauce/ cheese ratio perfect and flavors were delicious. We got three different slices - lemongrass chicken, eggplant, and the grandmas something. It tasted like pizza I've only been able to enjoy in Italy. Worth the trip to eat in so you can too enjoy authentic and incredibly good pizza! We also got the roasted pear salad which was fantastic. It was a bit sweet for my taste but hubbs thought it was perfect. Excited to go back!
(5)
Devin S.
Best NY Style Pizza in the valley hands down! Garlic knots are amazing. And they do personal pies, NY style pies and by the slice, and a great craft beer selection. And get the gelato. It's awesome.
(5)
Marilyn M.
Wow! Great Italian food! This was our 4th visit to il Capo. Their spaghetti with meatballs are just like my Italian Nana used to make. Rich, flavor-packed sauce and the meatballs are the perfect texture. They don't skimp on the sauce or the portion. The pasta Carbonara is very good. We had our favorite dish tonight! It was pasta with a tomato cream sauce, bella mushrooms and ground sausage. AMAZING flavor. One of the best Italian meals I have had in the Valley. il Capo staff is friendly and courteous. You're gonna love this place!
(5)
Ginger S.
What a awesome restaurant! It's called a pizzeria but they offer soooo much more. We celebrated a birthday there last night. The food and service was amazing. Generous portions too! The rice ball appetizer is to die for! I would highly recommend you trying it for yourself. You won't be disappointed! It's now my favorite local place to grab a bite!
(5)
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Address :7366 E Shea Blvd,Ste 102
Scottsdale, AZ, 85260
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Thu, Sat, Sun Coat Check : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
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.
Janine P.
As a New Yorker visiting AZ, wasn't expecting much from a pizza place. And then I went to Il Capo.. UNBELIEVABLE. The meats and cheeses were fresh and apparently homemade. Do I order sauce that's not my moms? Went ahead and ordered the gnocci. Was so full but could not stop eating, until my plate was clean. Sampled my friend's ravioli, and debated who made the better choice. Light, fluffy, and cooked to perfection. The pizza could have been straight out of New York City. Or Italy. After 18 hours of driving, left Il Capo with a full stomach and a smile on my face. Would recommend to anyone passing through looking for a delicious meal!
(5)Bobbie J.
Good Food! Sometimes it's even Really Good Food. The service is a different story. They haven't found a welcoming bartender yet... Maybe with time the experience will show it's face in thus chill eatery..?!
(2)John G.
Interesting place - they do woodfired and NY style pizza. Read about this place in the magazines that come in the mail selling you home upgrades (moveable patio shade louver thingies, etc.) - sounded like it was worth checking out. Split the lunch special Woodfired pizza and salad special with a friend. We ordered the meatball pizza, and got a Caesar and a mixed green salad. My friend said the Caesar was good. The mixed green salad was attractive and a nice mix of greens, but the dressing was overly plentiful and kind of heavy (and left me with an aftertaste that, for whatever reason, reminded me of ravioli after each bite - must be something in the dressing that's commonly in ravioli?) The pizza came out - crust was nicely charred, but kind of thick (and thus, a bit doughy). Meatballs were decent, but the sauce was meh. BIG space, so they must get a big dinner crowd. Haven't tried the NY style, but I think they're facing serious competition in both categories just across the main streets - woodfired to the west, and NY to the south.
(3)J B.
Well, that was a let down. I guess this place is just inconsistent. We went there about a week ago and it was terrific, today just average. Ordered bruschetta- bread was soggy and the tomatoes were ice cold. Tomatoes should never be placed in a fridge, it loses its flavor. Wife ordered the spaghetti & meatballs which I had last time and was delicious. Today the pasta tasted as if the it was made earlier and just reheated. Plus, not much sauce. I decided on chicken parmigiana, this was rubbery. Again, like it was previously made. Nice service and people but was a disappointment. I thought we had a go to Italian spot nearby, now I am second guessing. Too bad!
(3)Georgie M.
Il Capo Pizzeria is a fun place to grab a bite, either before or after a movie. Heck, just skip the movie and come here period. Il Capo is a pizza place with a small bar area. Their kitchen boasts both a Neapolitan style wood fire grill and two New York pizza ovens. Nice! On our visit last night we tried a Margherita pizza (photo) which was very good. Prices were reasonable and their Happy Hour has most of their beers on tap for $1.00 off a pint. The two San Tan Hefe's were cold and hit the spot (photo). Their wine list is also very good. We enjoyed a California Pinot that tasted a lot better than the $8.00 a glass price. We started off with a two Meatball appetizer ($7.95) and a very flavorful Chopped Arugula Salad ($6.95). The salad was mixed with Basil (always a plus) which gave a very mild taste and had some feta cheese. We shared the aforementioned tri-color Queen Margherita and thought it was almost as good as any we have enjoyed in those certified Neapolitan places. The bill came to a very reasonable $42.33 including taxes, but before gratuities. We sat inside and enjoyed some hockey on two TVs while waiting for our food. The atmosphere is friendly, inviting and fun. Enjoy!
(4)Brittany P.
Love this place- great with my kids for a slice of pizza. They are really accommodating to families. We went early around 5:30 and they still had happy hour. My kids had a 12' cheese pizza for I think $7. The garlic knots are really delicious, just make sure everyone you go with has a bite so everyone smells like garlic together.
(5)Kyle B.
Homerun again. The 12" funghi and 18" Boss were huge crowd pleaders. Meatballs as a side. Everything was great!
(5)Lex K.
Their ready made pizza by the slice is to die for! We got the cheese, meat lovers and Stromboli. Everything is fresh! Great service and relaxing, casual atmosphere. There's a wine bar with an awesome drink selection. It's also really close to the Harkin's movie theater. Perfect place for a date night dinner and movie. Great experience, we'll be back!
(5)Ashley P.
The hubs and I came here before a movie. We unlocked a free garlic knots by checking in - score! They were soft and covered with garlic butter. Like, really garlicky which is perfect for me. We split the Italian sausage pizza and a salad - can't remember which- but it was very good. The oven is one of those big 900 degree heat ovens with the tiny tiles all around it. I have seen one just like it at another pizza parlor and they had flown it in from Italy, and wonder if they did the same here; shoulda asked. That being said, every pizza gets a different "doneness", with some more crispy and brown than others. Ours turned out good. The server was wonderful and attentive and very friendly.
(4)George W.
So I'm thinking to myself "another pizza joint". And as I had mentioned before, Arizona isn't on my top list for good pizza. Walked in and was instantly greeted by two things. First a smiley bartender that was very welcoming and a beautifully decorated bar. So far so good! Tried their house wine which was really good and had two slices of their pizza (available either whole pie or by the slice). First was the plain cheese pizza. One thing I'm very particular about is the sauce. It was to have a rich tomato taste that doesn't taste out of a can, with a bit of seasoning. By far one of the best sauces I've tasted in the valley. Cheese was quality and thin crust perfectly cooked. Next was their meat/pepper slice. Whoa did that pack a bit of heat. Not to the point of overwhelming the pizza but had a nice kick to it. Italian sausage was good as well (not sure if it was homemade and forgot to ask). So of course I had to have the gelato dessert after it was described to me as "heavenly". Tried the sea salt caramel that turned out to be unbelievable- I mean delicious, creamy and tasty unbelievable. Had some other unique flavors that are next on my list to try. Great food, service and pizza for sure!!!!
(4)Jim K.
We returned because last week they were packed so we figured the food was good. We only had to wait for 20 minutes for inside seating and the wait was definitely worth it! I had the Buffalo slice pizza and it had a very authentic taste and the crust was just the perfect thickness. The slices are reheated but the oven made it taste like it was fresh and hot right out of the oven for the first time. My guest had the clam fettuccine she ate the entire dish it was so yummy! Our waiter Michael was very attentive test and make sure our glasses were continually full . He did a great job checking in with us to make sure the food was good but yet stayed out of our way so we could enjoy each others company.
(5)Sonyia S.
Our 1st time here ! And we will be back Good food at reasonable price for scottsdale! Michael had the gnocchi I Had the pesto salmon . And finally a place who makes a traditional cannoli without chocolate chips! Kudos we had a nice barbera. And our bartender Amtonia was Amazing witty and quick on her feet
(5)Irina H.
Tasty Italian food - great quality, reasonable prices, nice atmosphere, friendly service. What a great find! A few more visits like that, and I'll bump it up to 5 stars! We stopped in with friends on a quiet Monday night. We had attentive service and full water glasses to go with our delicious food. We ordered the Hippy Roll, which happened to have spinach and mozzarella that day, and came with a side of marinara for dipping. Perfect crust, perfect melty ingredients - totally delicious. We also got the Apple and Arugula Salad, which was light yet generous, and lovely - the slightly salty cheese was perfect with the light sweetness of the honey shallot vinaigrette. Our friends had the gluten free funghi pizza, and were kind enough to give us a taste - the crust was quite nice (not weird at all) and the mushrooms were aromatic and flavorful. Their pear salad looked so good, with its yellow grape tomatoes, that I might have to try it next time. We didn't come all that hungry, and regrettably had to pass on dessert, but we'll bring bigger appetites next time. I understand the tiramisu is homemade! Can't wait to come back!
(4)John L.
Very good all around. I had a 12" pizza with a caesar side salad. Salad was fresh, large enough, perfect. I had the spicy pizza: delicious! Service was great and the price was reasonable. Can't ask for much more. I will be back when I'm in this part of town again.
(5)Nicole S.
Delicious authentic Italian food! Not like the cheap chains everywhere. Really good prices for the quality and flavor. Staff was super friendly and Good with recommendations. Nice patio and delicious homemade deserts.
(5)Erin M.
Plus-a-star-to-five-stars update! Il Capo is just seriously dreamy. The service is great. The food is phenomenal. I'm officially a fangirl for life. We visited this past Saturday for an early (5:00 I think?) dinner. I had passed out for 2 hours after a HOT and HILLY half marathon (never again) and woke up ravenous. I wanted something to re-fill that calorie deficit. I wanted IL CAPO! It was hard to decide on something other than pizza, since our first visit's pizza choices were so outstanding. But we explored the rest of the menu (we are so brave) and landed on: happy hour bruschetta (3 pieces for $2.95...delish!), eggplant parm for me, chicken parm for boyfriend. There was not even a crumb or swipe of sauce left on any plates. WIN. Both our mains were outstanding but we both RAVED and fell in deep, real love with the side of pasta and marinara our dinners came with. Perfectly al dente pasta with homemade sauce topped with parsley and Parmesan...I know it sounds so simple but when it's done so perfectly words escape you, you know? Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. My wine was great. I slept like a bambino that night. Il Capo, I've said it before, but thanks for being alive!
(5)Khay H.
If you want slap your mom good pizza & great service, you need to visit this place!! Found this spot on yelp. I'm sooooo glad I came ! I'm from NY so great pizza isn't hard to find....tonight I must say I tasted the best pizza EVER!!!! We had the Boss pizza (pepperoni, sausage, Mushroom, roasted red pepper) with garlic knots . A-freakin Mazing ! The pizza was fresh and hot out the oven, crust was thin and crunchy yet moist. The sauce and cheese had the right ratio. You can tell they make their sausage in house. Heaven !!!!! On top of the awesome pizza we had a great server named John. He was very enthusiastic and knew the menu like the back of his hand. He made our night that much better. You will regret not coming here. I sure didn't.
(5)Yvonne G.
Looking for a place that would serve up a good fettucini carbonara cause I saw it on the Food Channel and you know how that goes---it gets into your head and you just gotta have it. So surfing Yelp for "fettucini carbonara," IL CAPO PIZZERIA popped up. Lots of reviews, lots of good ratings. A few low ones here and there but that happens even to a "good" place. Trusting fellow Yelpers, I trotted my family to IL CAPO's Scottsdale location on Shea across from the Harkins Theatre and steps away from the now infamous "Amy's Baking Company" which was featured on Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares. We were seated outdoors--perfect --as the evening itself was perfect weather wise. Menus came promptly and I, of course, didn't really need a menu because I was fixated on getting the fettucini. Isn't it terrible when you watch food shows and then you either have to cook what you saw or go out for it? Isn't that psychological manipulation of some sort? Food has a strong hold on all of us and that fettucini dish was definitely floating in my head. So guess what I ordered??? Yup. We also ordered the margarita pizza and a special sandwich. Why do I call it special? Because hubby doesn't do anything simple or anything that is on the menu as is. Here is the special sandwich as he described it to the waiter. " You know how you have a chicken parmagiana sandwich? Well I want the chicken with sauce and NO cheese. You know how you have an eggplant parmagiana sandwich? Well I want the eggplant on the chicken with NO cheese. And... could you put Fra Diavolo sauce on it? " That's the special sandwich. The waiter wrote everything down and later came back to offer red pepper flakes in lieu of the fra diavolo sauce which they did not carry. It's nothing more than a spicy marinara sauce. I'm surprised they don't make it considering so many people are into the hot pepper scene. The fettucini arrived just as I had dreamed it would. Cheesy fettucini with pancetta and peas. Lovely looking dish and lovely tasting. I added black pepper to it as dishes with parmagiana cheese are complemented by pepper. I added a dash of salt but that's just me. I thought it needed it. The margarita pizza came out as a thin crusted pizza, clearly made in a wood-fired oven as evidenced by the charring on the edges. A tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella (although not too generous with that) and some basil leaves. A good pizza, not a great pizza. Definitely needed more cheese. And now for the special sandwich. Hubby noted that the bread was too short for the chicken and eggplant inside it. On the other hand, one could say that the generosity of the chicken & eggplant dwarfted the bread. No, let's say the former. The bread was cut too short for the sandwich. So like a champ, hubby sucked it up and had less sandwich than he is used to. He added hot pepper flakes (in lieu of the sauce they didn't have) and he ate his sandwich peacefully. I noted that there were a few pieces of ziti (or rigatoni) on the plate with the sandwich. A taste of pasta. Nice touch. We cleaned our plates and now time for the check. The check arrived and as I reviewed it, I saw an item that read, "OPEN FOOD". I queried to those at my table about what OPEN FOOD might be. Were they charging me for eating outdoors? Did I forget about something I ordered? I asked Alex, our server, and he clarified OPEN FOOD. He said the kitchen told him to add $3 for omitting the cheese and putting the eggplant and chicken on one sandwich. Really? So let me get this straight, IL CAPO charges when you request that an ingredient be left out, such as mozzarella? Note to management: Doesn't that save you money? So then we get to the extra slice of eggplant. Would that be $3? A bit much if you ask me. We told Alex we always order this way at other restaurants and there is no up charge. So a $7.95 sandwich (both chicken parmagiana and eggplant parmagiana pricing) became a $10.95 sandwich plus tax and tip for omitting mozzarella and adding a slice of eggplant. So from hubby's perspective he would rather go to his old Italian standby that makes this sandwich with a smile and with no up- charge. Wouldn't you?
(3)Marci K.
One of my favorite Italian restaurants. The Grandma's square is amazing as well as the Cesar salad and their meatballs are delicious. They are very nice and friendly and nice atmosphere
(5)Brenda P.
Grabbing a belated birthday dinner for our son, and decided to give Il Capo a try. Had heard and read great things and we were not disappointed ... SO GOOD! We had the Funghi and pepperoni pizzas, while our daughter had the spaghetti with meatballs. Everything fresh and made from scratch. Our server, Jon K., was fabulous! He was extremely knowledgeable about the menu, prompt, and courteous. Be sure to ask for him! Don't go anywhere else, this place is fantastic! We will be back! Plus, check-in on Yelp and get a discount on the yummy garlic knots!
(5)Stephanie O.
If you haven't been to Il capo recently, you need to give them a try! When they first opened the food was delicious, but the service was slow and just "okay". Now, the food is delicious and the service is excellent. The kitchen gets the food out fast and cooked perfectly too! The garlic knots never disappoint... They are loaded with garlic!! I've tried many of the pizzas and pastas and have never been disappointed. The pizza is always cooked to perfection and the handmade pastas are just incredible. Handmade pastas are so much better than any pasta you will get at another Italian place! I've had the gelato a few times as well.. Also incredible! Never had something here that I didn't enjoy. Definitely give Il Capo a try. They run a great business and really know how to cook and serve good Italian food!
(5)Harry K.
Came here for lunch the other day, prior to catching a movie over at Harkins. It was my first time at il Capo, and every time I go to Pita Jungle I think.."I need to try that place" I thought it was good, I got a calzone with meatballs, wife got a slice of the white pizza and pear/argula salad. The calzone was HUGE, I took half home for a snack. It was loaded with cheese, melty and delicious, though there wasn't any marinara in it so I asked for a side of it, and it became perfect. I liked the sauce a lot. Service was great, attentive, and my drink was always filled, bathroom was clean.. I will def be back to try a pie. If you want pizza in this shopping area, do not even CONSIDER going to kitchen nightmare ABC - come to il Capo, much better
(4)Mandi B.
My boyfriend and I stopped in here for a quick bite on our way to a late night movie. At 10pm, pretty much everything near here shuts down and stops serving food, including these guys. It was 10:02 and I must've looked sad and hungry because the bartender was incredibly friendly and checked with the kitchen staff to see if they would make me a salad... they said yes! So I had the delicious anti-pasta and my boyfriend had a couple slices of their leftover pies. Leftover slices are only a couple bucks each after 10pm. Oh, and added bonus: late night happy hour gets you $3 off glasses of wine. Short story long, the food was good and the staff was friendly. I will definitely keep this place in mind next time I'm in the area and want good food with a smile.
(4)Scott R.
Came here to meet some friends for lunch during the week. I think we were the only people there throughout our hour lunch although Pita Jungle next door was packed. We each had the salad/one slice pizza lunch special. Pizza wasn't that memorable although the slice was generous. The garden salad was ok yet I think it was not that fresh. Not sure if I'd come back yet if Pita Jungle is too busy, this place might be an ok alternative.
(3)Will R.
Pretty cool place; great pizza and happy hour too. If you get takeout though, the Oreochitte is good, but barely covered a third of the to go container. That stinks because i think it was the most expensive pasta dish on the menu. May want to inspect your takeout prior to leaving. Don't like being squeezed, so most likely will not return.
(2)Lana S.
If I could leave zero stars, I would, as one is too high. At first, my boyfriend and I loved this place. We made it a point to go eat at the restaurant every weekend. Then, one weekend night, we decided to order delivery for the first time. My boyfriend ordered a pepperoni, bacon, and garlic calzone. We received a SALAMI, bacon, and garlic calzone. We called the restaurant to let them know and after explaining over 10 times what we thought was a simple mistake, they finally said they would remake the calzone. Not five minutes later, the manager calls my cell phone and starts arguing with me!! Telling me I am wrong and that the salami isn't in the pizza station so there was no way there could be salami in the calzone, as I'm standing there looking at and tasting the salami right in front of me. I'm in shock as to how a manager of such a nice establishment would ever think it was okay, in any way, to sit and argue with a customer. After first making this our weekend date spot, we will no longer be returning our business to such a place. Two thumbs down.
(1)Mike H.
I suspect this is a place that gets better the more you drink and the later it gets. I stopped in at 3:30am and got a slice to go. I wasn't drunk but it was late and although the slice looked pathetic it tasted just fine. The price was right though so I didn't feel like I got ripped off. They have a good variety in the menu so I'll likely be back at least one more time to test some more of the options. Staff were friendly and seating area was clean, bathroom was ready for a good cleaning but not disgusting. It's a one person at a time so it could be a wait if you need to use it. This is definitely a late night place so if the food impresses I'll be adding a star soon.
(4)Michael G.
Amazing food with fabulous service!! We will be back 4sure! Our waiter Timothy was great! If you haven't checked this place out yet, YOU NEED TO.
(5)Jaramy N.
Had the opportunity to eat at il Capo Pizzeria and will say that I will be back. It was Sat evening and they were fairly quiet...they are newer yet so hopefully as word spreads business will pickup. As I browsed the menu posted outside a few of the staff would stop and ask if I had any questions or needed any help, but not in that annoying obnoxious way some staff can be. They were very friendly. I decided to eat on the patio which is dog friendly. This doesn't bother me but an FYI if that is something that bothers you before you decide to choose to sit outside. Our server was very friendly and helpful. When we asked about the salads he suggested that we could probably split (between 2 of us) one rather than each of us getting our own. We got the Caesar with chicken add-on. The chicken was plentiful and the quantity of dressing was just right...the romaine was not drowning in it. We then split the Cacciare wood fired pizza. Our server explained how to oven was imported from Naples. Let me say, it was absolutely worth it. The pizza crust was exquisite and cooked perfectly with very flavorful toppings. On the downside they were out of some of the SanTan brews...good to see people drinking local but disappointed none available during our visit.
(4)Alli M.
Our family of four dined in at il Capo on a Friday night. It took just a bit to get seated at a patio table because we had to wait for the hostess to seat us. She was busy helping another customer with her check or something. There is lots of staff so I'm not quite sure why someone else couldn't have seated us at an open table. We all asked for water and all of us were in agreement that the water does not have a good taste. It seems odd that a restaurant would serve water that tastes like it is unfiltered and out of the tap. Especially in hot Arizona, please serve some water that doesn't taste awful. Hopefully this isn't their way to force customers to order other beverages. Our food was a mixed bag. Garlic knots were good, but possibly a bit overcooked on the bottom. We had to ask for napkins and ended up taking silverware off an open table by us since our table had none. Our son ordered the pesto salmon and liked the fish, but disliked the risotto that came with it. Two others at our table tasted his risotto and agreed it was not very good. Our daughter had gnocchi Bolognese and thought it was okay. She tasted my penne alla vodka and said it was better than her dish. Personally I'd give the penne dish a 6 and would have to say I like a similar pasta dish at Oregano's much better. My husband had the capricciosa pizza. He liked it. I had a taste of his pizza and would agree it was pretty good. Our two kids ordered dessert: one raspberry gelato and the tiramisu. Both enjoyed the desserts. In a nutshell, we were generally disappointed that the service and the food wasn't better. The staff just seemed to be a bit disorganized. We all agreed that if we returned we'd stick to side salads and pizza; the fish and pasta entrees were disappointing, especially given the prices we paid.
(3)Joan C.
We experienced the worst service and rude behavior from the manager that we have ever had. 6 of us went last Sat. after a movie. Drinks arrived 20 min. after ordering, and we had waited 20 min. to order. Then the server took our orders. He then proceeded to serve at random one dish to one in our party, then disappeared. 10 min. later he served one of the couples their pizza and one lady her salad. 45 min has gone by since the initial drink delivery. We ordered our second beverage, they finally arrived and then the server announced that one of the remaining orders was sold out. Our friend then reordered and received his entrée within 10 or so min. The 6 person in our group was still waiting. We enquired, and the server told us that he had forgotten to place that order. We then asked for the manager, who finally came over to our table. We asked if he was aware of the mess up. He said yes, but he was busy helping with the serving and told us to not tell him how to do his job. Needless to say, we will not return............P.S. We were notified by the owner's son's fiancée, that the manager will be gone soon.............
(1)Austin W.
This place is truly awesome!!! The food and service is on point. I would list all the good stuff but all of it is great. Love the vibe of this joint so much.
(5)Riley M.
We came into this establishment for my wife's birthday dinner. The atmosphere was great and all of the staff was jovial. A young man named Sam served and he was a pleasure, very knowledgeable and had a great attitude. He recommended some amazing dishes and delectable pizzas, not to mention the amazing deserts! We were very happy with the experience and look forward to making it one of our regular spots!
(5)Geoffrey J.
The food was fantastic. The kids eat free special on Sunday was great. Will definitely come back again and again.
(5)Elizabeth P.
I love this place!!! I have been here 3 times this week for lunch. They have a great special- a slice of pizza and a side salad for $5. Awesome! The pizza is really good and the place itself is beautiful- love the turquoise wood fired oven. I always sit at the bar and everyone is so friendly. They haven't been here very long so the business is still growing, but I choose this place over pita jungle every time. Definitely give it a try!!
(5)Aben R.
I will be short and sweet. The pizza at Il Capo is the very best I've had since leaving NYC 15 years ago. We often have the pizza with anchovies, a brutal test of any pizzeria. Il Capo passes with flying colors.
(5)Daniel S.
Had lunch there Sunday the 25th. Excellent pizza. We had the Napoli , Crispy ribs and the fried rice ball with marinara sauce also as starters . Best Kansas city ribs ever. Rice ball was unexpectently delicious. Nice casual atmosphere. Friendly staff. The Italian beer on tap is a must with the pizza.
(4)Diana A.
I stopped by after seeing a movie Saturday night. I was so happy that I stopped by and read the menu, looked at the fabulous wood burning oven from Napoli. The staff and the food absollutely fabuous! I cannot wait to go back and try everything on the menu. Mama Mia!!!
(5)Dale V.
Pita Jungle has always been a favorite place. We just discovered il Capo during our last "Pita visit", so decided to try it last week. In a sentence, we loved il Capo. The decor is informal but fun, the outside patio area will be a superb hangout when the weather cools a bit, and the staff was both attentive and helpful. The mussel appetizer was awesome, the wine selection is solid and happy hour pricing was a complete bonus. We both ordered pizza's, which were fabulous and took a 'to-go' box home. We'll be back!
(5)Susie G.
Awesome family owned Italian place! Service and food were excellent. Did not have to wait long for our food but yet so fresh with the homemade marinara sauce that is to die for. Great Happy Hour prices, and a good beer/wine/spirits selection. Will definitely be back. Nice to not be in a typical Scottsdale uptight fufu restaurant/bar.
(5)Maria W.
This is my second visit to Il Capo. We made a reservation for four and went for Happy Hour. We sat indoors and had Mary Ann as our waitress. I couldn't wait to have the arrancini again....they are definitely the best in the state! We ordered the garlic knots, a pepperoni pizza to share and the arrancini. Our two friends had the ribs, a meatball, arrancini and the stuffed clams. Everything was absolutely perfect. When you cut into the arrancini, the rice was steaming and the filling with the mozzarella, peas and meat ragu poured out. One of our friends had the chocolate hazelnut gelato and raved about it. This is definitely our new "go to" place for informal Italian dining and a perfect place to stop if going to a movie at Shea 14. The name Pizzeria is misleading because of the variety of offerings from small plates, salads, pastas, pizza and specialties. Our waitress was attentive and unlike our first visit on a Monday night when the restaurant was understaffed, the staff ratio this evening was perfect with attention given to refilling water glasses and wine glasses. We have many more menu offerings to try so we will definitely be going back...but will always start with an arrancini! I really appreciated the owner Mario stopping by the table. He was very personable and definitely interested in hearing our views...which were highly positive!
(5)John T.
Another GREAT dining experience last night! I love their Pizza. They offer both wood fired pizza and New York style oven pizza. Both are excellent. We usually get the New York style. A delicious selection of ingredients to choose from, thinner crust, perfect sauce and aged cheese. Plus, with a drizzle of olive oil, perfection. The large 18" is perfect for two or three, especially if you want some to take home. We usually split their Caesar salad, which is never over dressed, with perfect dressing, and, they split it in the kitchen, always a nice touch. They have a complete Italian menu, not just pizza ( which is also available by the slice). A full bar is also available. We have never gotten to desert, being too full, but, maybe next time. They have a large outside patio, too. Now to the staff and owners. What a friendly, professional group. You really feel welcome...A definite winner here!
(5)T L.
If I could give a 4 1/2 stars I would. Our first experience at dinner was a 5. We sat outside and had attentive service. The mussels were good, the various pizzas were outstanding, but the star of the meal was the ink squid pasta. Lunch was more average; the pasta was good but the chicken parmigiana was so-so. Stick with the pizzas and the pasta and you won't go wrong.
(4)Rachel M.
Pizza was not fresh. Chicken from the chicken parm hero was rubbery. Usual cook was not there.
(2)JR M.
My entire family, including kids couldn't stop eating their pizza. Mouth watering even thinking about it. The wine and Caesar salad were good too. Their service was really good too. Thanks for serving us.
(5)Natalie E.
Came here for the first time New Year's Day.... Server was super friendly and food was definitely a 10. So many places my husband and I eat the waitresses mess up our orders and it just ruins the evening but we've been here three times and our orders have been perfectly delicious every time! Also love that they deliver to our home! You will not be disappointed in this place!
(5)Yolanda R.
I am from NJ and am always looking for good authentic Italian food and NY style Pizza. The Arancini appetizer is amazing and the salads are excellent. I like that my kids can order a slice of pizza at any time. I just wish the Stromboli didn't come with sesame seeds on the outside (they were premade already). Great for date night or out with the family.
(4)J C.
Awesome food. Great service. Love the mom and pop vibe is great! Pizza, pasta, wine you name it it's great!!
(5)Luna O.
The best in the west! I am from NY and can tell you that this is authentic NY Italian food. You owe it to yourself to try it. The first time I went there was for their soft opening. It was day one and I can tell you that it has ambiance and a very friendly staff. The owner Mario personally greeted me and brought me a sample of his orincetti which otherwise are known as rice balls. I felt like I was back home it was out of this world! The pizza is so delicious. He told me his stove was imported from Italy. This is a treat for AZ. Go for it. And don't forgetaboutit!; Manga and enjoy. I've been back twice since..u will too!
(5)Brad M.
Went to check this place out, as it sounded interesting... Sat outside on the patio, not to many people there. Someone came over and said they would be back. 20 minutes later it was the same woman. She "forgot about us" she said... The pizza was ok, the antipasto was not good at all. The pizza came out first, it was cold, then meatballs and salad. It is in the same spot as the Gelato Spot. Bring back the Gelato! There are several other places like this in the area. They won't last in my opinion.
(2)John S.
Third time here and each time great..small plates, pizza, cannoli, service all superb
(5)Bill F.
Great pizza and Italian food from a great local family. The crust on the wood fired pizza was amazing. Really happy to have you in the hood! Beer selection is really good too.
(5)Sebranek G.
Stopped in while my kid is at a nearby soccer practice and was greeted immediately by Maryanne. We had drinks quickly and she guided us toward the salad with pears .....fabulous and the Diablo pizza which was fabulous as well . Maryanne was back several times to check on us and our drinks were filled quickly . We practice soccer nearby 3 x a week and we will back!!!! See you then!
(5)Irv T.
Fitst time trying this restaurant. Very disappointed. I had eggplant parmigiana plate. The portion was so small it was not even an appetizer. My husband had fettuccine his was also a tiny portion. It was a vegetable. Eggplant and they gave one slice. Get real!!!!!!
(1)Randie O.
My new favorite Italian restaurant in the valley! The Pizza and Pasta were awesome, service was outstanding and the prices reasonable.. Their by the slice options are tasty demonstrations of the pizza art and the apple pizza was a great take on an old classic.. A full service bar and good wine selection top off a great dining experience!
(5)James M.
Ordered 2 pies to go - one wood fired and one build your own - the lady that took my order asked if I wanted fresh cracked pepper - my request never made it - $40 later - I will stick with my tried and always true pizza joints .....neither was a stand-out or reason to go back.
(2)Nick K.
Okay so I see photo evidence the beets are roasted there. Maybe I just don't like beets? Upgrading to 4 stars and disregarding the roasted beets.
(4)Jim S.
I've been there twice for a late lunch and had the Linguini & Clams both times. Really tasty! Everyone is friendly and I look forward to branching out and trying other items on the menu...maybe lasagna next time!
(5)Pam K.
From NY & know a good pizza, Caesar salad & spaghetti & meatballs. Not here. The pizza crust was crispy on the outside, however it got soggy toward the middle. The sauce had very little flavor, it needed some garlic, basil, oregano, salt & pepper. Salad was pretty mediocre with very little parmesan. And the spaghetti & meatballs was most disappointing. My son said the meatballs were like mystery meat. He didn't finish, which is not something he ever does, usually wants seconds & thirds. The waiter seemed like he was 12 & had no knowledge of the menu whatsoever. He described a dessert that came out totally different. We asked for chocolate cake, he brought us brownies with pistachio ice cream. I will try it again, just because it is close & I can't eat at Pita Jungle more than once or twice a week. I hope the staff gets tighter the sauce gets more flavorful.
(2)Joe P.
my favorite place to grab a slice! perfect
(5)Nicole F.
What a great Place!! Great food, Great wine selection and a full bar......the service was fabulous! I would highly recommend this place :) They are newer so we need to spread the word how great they are.....check it out you won't be disappointed!! PS - They have great Moscow Mules :)
(5)Barb R.
This is a great new restaurant! The pizza was the best wood fired pizza I've ever had! I normally don't care for wood fired pizza because the crust can taste burned. This crust was fantastic and toppings were great too. Highly recommend!
(5)Andrew R.
Been twice, very enjoyable. Great staff. Have tried pizza and the eggplant lasagna. The pizza was good but the lasagna was amazing. I will be back!
(4)Jon M.
Oops...! OK, our first meal @ il Capo was just fine, my daughter & wife had pizza and a salad = fairly good. I had an antipasto that I was told was made for two. Quite excellent except for sparsity of salami = 2 thin slices & 1 slice of prosciutto. A few nice olives and fresh but, not enough lettuce & greens. Honestly, we looked forward to going back. And tonight, we did. "Oops" is perhaps the most gentile I can be. Tuesday night problems when not crowded? Hmm...! I ordered the PAPPARDALLE BISTECCA, described as: Ribbon Pasta, Sliced Beef, Mushrooms, Onions & Red Peppers In Tomato Sauce and I ordered it with extra mushrooms + sausage. The dish arrived piping hot with NO mushrooms {even though it's a main ingredient as described} 1 tiny-tiny slice of a corner of a mushroom... so much for extra mushrooms, huh? There was a hind of a diced onion - actually 3 hints, each about 3mm by 2mm and maybe 1mm thick? Oops? The sausage was quite excellent, as was the pasta. BUT, what happens when you order a main ingredient as extra and you need a magnifying glass and tweezers to find any traces? Oh well. My daughter ordered a Buffalo Chicken pizza slice and she got it - even though it must have been made a week or so ago. She couldn't bite through or slice through it with a knife. Kind of like old door-mat? Heavens, the waiter was so prompt in replacing it - but, why serve it in the first place if not fresh? OK, she then ordered a chicken parm hero which arrived after the rest of us had finished eating. My wife had an eggplant parm hero. She said it was OK {nothing fabulous kind of OK} A $50+ meal for 3 with no drinks or deserts ought to be a good bit better, or, even as described? Heaven knows there's tons of competition in Scottsdale for really good pizza & pasta. Tonight, I guarantee almost anywhere else would have been better with delayed, cooled, take-out. BUT, they took my money all-righty! So, for a place that boasts quite the NY-Style Italian Pizza & Pasta, I have to say: "Nah... nada, nope!" When the food is fresh, it is fairly nice. When it's not, or not as ordered or not as described in the menu... then what? You decide. And yes, I'm a NY guy who knows where most of the great Italian joints are in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Nassau & Suffolk, Southern CT, etc. I'll admit I've not driven to Staten Island often for dining out = just a bit too far away. If you like small or moderate size salads...? They're great {just by no means abundant portions} Be sure to check your orders when they arrive - not fun to have to say or write. It'll probably be a good while before we dare to try il Capo again - BUT, we will since we live nearby. I'd love to give il Capo 5-stars but, I can't even get half way there. Duh!
(2)Nish G.
My boyfriend and I went here for lunch before our movie and I must say the food was delicious! We ordered a side of their ribs, pizza and garlic knots. All were amazing! I would recommend going for a date night or the family. Staff was also very friendly.
(5)Jennie C.
The chopped salad was very good. My daughter had the chicken parm. Cooked perfectly, great sauce. Garlic knots went well with both. Sat on the patio. Waiter was awesome. Had our golden with us. The waiter brought him a bowl of water. Didn't even have to ask. Will be back.
(4)Ellen P.
First time for me at Il Capo. I got here earlier than my friends but they sat me down anyway. I had coffee while waiting. We took a while to place our order but the waitress didn't seem to mind. I had the Caesar Salad & Arancini for my dinner. I didn't realize I would get 2 rice balls so I took one home. Food was delicious and server was patient & accommodating. I will definitely be back.
(4)Melanie C.
I would give this place 4 stars but the extra star goes to the delivery man. Don't get me wrong, the food here is delicious! We ordered the Chicken Parm, Penne Alla Vodka, Beef Lasagna & the Crispy Ribs. The flavour was unbelievable, the presentation (even though they came in delivery containers) was very appealing , & the time it took to get from their location to ours. We placed our order & the gentleman on the phone was very pleasant. We paid with a credit card & waited the 45-55mins. 50mins later, I received a phone call from the restaurant stating that they do not deliver to our area as it is out of their delivery radius. I asked if the food was done & he said yes: we can either pick it up or cancel our order & they would reimburse our card. All of a sudden I could hear someone in the background saying "they placed their order how long ago & are still waiting for it. I would be bummed." The man on the phone said that the delivery guy was persistent on delivering our food & that to keep in mind for next time that they will not deliver to our area. I tipped the delivery guy a very generous amount & apologized that we did not know how far out they delivered to. He smiled & said "don't be sorry, it wasn't right that you patiently waited for your food & than told after the fact that we don't deliver as far as here." Not sure if this is a Yelp feature or not & maybe I don't know how to fully embrace the Yelp world, but if a restaurant has boundaries that they don't deliver outside of, maybe they should map that for the users.
(5)Adam T.
Ordered food. Was told it would be delivered in 30-45 minutes. 3 couple together had 6 kids under the age of 6 and they were all starving for dinner. After an hour and 20 minutes we called and they said they sent 5 deliveries in one car and that we (the customer) are the problem. The food never ended up getting delivered because the owner felt that we wouldn't want it after all that time. I went to the restaurant to speak with the owner to find out what actually happened. Who ever took the order wasn't paying attention, didn't know how to spell, didn't know to ask for a customer to clarify an address or ask for a phone number that the customer could be reached at. I have no idea how the food actually is, but was given the 12" pizza on my way out with parting word to "not order the 12" thin crust to go because they just don't hold up well for travel". Makes me wonder why they gave it to me it they really aren't proud of it. Had the restaurant been up front and honest with timing (and actually told us if a pizza wouldn't be good delivered) maybe we would have had a chance to try it.
(1)AL L.
Very good....good pizza....order the pizza bites plus his sauce is really good......he also has an apple pie almode pizza that is over the top....good friendly people
(5)Lia T.
Amazing service! The best pizza I've had in Arizona. The crust is perfect. Thin, flaky, yet crisp. Had the diavolo pizza, spicy and ricotta cheese balanced it out. Pear salad was great. Will be returning soon for sure!
(5)Trevor A.
I've had their pizza to go, at the bar, and dining in (seated next to the windows). In all cases - GREAT PIZZA and excellent service. I have to give an extra thumbs up to Tim who's service was warm and very attentive - it made the dining experience even better (love when that happens). I'll be back - it's in a great location to stroll afterwards as well - or go to the movie.
(4)Kelley D.
If you are looking for authentic Italian cuisine then this is the place to go!!! When you walk in the door you can watch Master Chef Charlie behind the counter preparing pizzas to cook in his state of the art Italian oven. First I started with a blueberry ginger infused prosecco wine cooler. Very refreshing on a warm spring day! I tried the Caesar Salad, the arancini (fried stuffed risotto balls), the orecchiette with fennel sausage, roasted tomatoes, broccolini in garlic broth and the tiramisu. Everything was fresh and delicious!!!! There are so many other dishes on the menu I can't wait to go back and try more!!!!
(5)Chris U.
We have been back a few times now and service has been great. The service now matches the food.
(5)Laura E.
THANK you IL CAPO! usually get food to go but have often said we should eat on their lovely patio, but when we stopped, the patio was SO full and the weather was perfect we planned on returning, we decided to stay and eat at the bar. I had my girls with me and realize kids at the bar are not liked, but the bartender seemed warm and welcoming.....I had my salad great as always and my girls had a some pizza and pasta. Food took a little while, but they were busy. Get it. The lady at the front was helpful, the guy who brought our food was sweet the bartender had great recommendations moreover she was so good with my girls, they want to go back and see her. That matters warm food warm service. Thanks il capo
(5)Sharon L.
This is my second time hete. Check in on Yelp and get free garlic knots! When you walk in, you can smell the pizza. It's small but quaint. There is plenty of outside seating with outside misters.
(5)Howard K.
New York, New York The best Pizza & Italian Food since leaving The Big Apple in 1996. It is about time someone GETS IT! Great Owner & Staff. Quick, efficient and courteous. Can't say enough great things about this place. Great recommendation from our friends This will definitely be our new favorite restaurant
(5)Tom O.
Really good place, and rating strong 4. Sat outside and the neighboring restaurant has cool mist blowing to cut the heat, which can be enjoyed depending on the wind. We ate small plates: meatballs, slowed cooked ribs, arincini and small specialty pizza. Service was excellent, food was delicious. I would definitely return to try some entrees.
(4)Shaq D.
3.5 star food, 1 star service. Second time here, since it's so close to Shea 14. About 2/3 full tonight for our party of four. Apps and beers were brought quickly, but still had no plates, utensils or napkins. Meatballs and caponata were solid. About 30 minutes after ordering entrees, server told us they had a problem and pizzas would be right out. Waiting.... Waiting... In the meantime, I ordered another beer. 10 minutes later, still no beer, still no pizza. I saw our server by the bar and gave him a raised eyebrow. I saw him make the "oh, $hit, I forgot to put the order in" face, and he quickly spoke to the bartender and sheepishly brought over my beer. Just rookie stuff. Manager walked by and asked how things were, and apologized that it had been "20 minutes" since we ordered entrees. We told her it had been over 40 minutes since ordering and she said, "Well, I'll have to check the ticket on that". Pro tip -- do not argue with or demean your customer, especially one who hasn't been served well or raised a fuss, even though the service was awful. Pizzas arrived after 45 minutes and were decent -- better than chain pizzerias, but nowhere near Pomo/Federal/Bianco/Parlor quality. Wouldn't trust them with my money and time again. Too many other options with better food and professional service with management who cares.
(2)Heather M.
Amazing service and amazing food. The ambiance is great and the food is so incredibly good. My new fav!
(5)melissa K.
OMG! I found my new fav italian place! This place is soooooo good! Our group decided to come here after Pita Jungle was waaaay too busy. I am so glad we gave this place a try! I was a little hesitant at first since it was completely dead inside, the food was amazing, the service was good and the price was right. What else do you want? The eggplant parmesan is the best i have ever had, i have been trying to find an eggplant parm that is just as good as the homemade stuff I have had from a friends mom. I finally found it! Wahoo! I got the eggplant parm hero which was SO GOOD. The bread that came with the sandwich was awesome too! I am going to start telling everyone i know about this place. They haven't been open long so that is why it wasn't that busy. GO NOW before this place gets cracking!
(5)Lynzee M.
I had a wonderful meal here today... Best meatballs ever... Their mini plates are perfect for me because I'm not a big eater;). Great service and atmosphere... The patio is awesome it was just to hot to sit there today... A must visit
(5)Nicolette L.
The space is laid out a little weird, but the Caesar salad and the square slice of pizza were delicious beyond expectation specially for $5 total. I will definitely try to come back here and recommend you try it too. And they were very friendly and fast with the check and the food.
(5)Maestro L.
Pizza look good, but the crust was very tuff and was a little bit undercooked.The pizza sauce was very flavorful. The chicken Parmesan had no flavor. The rollwas very tough and I could not bite through without the sandwich falling apart. The chicken lacked flavor And was pretty much tasteless. The delivery driver was fast and courteous.
(2)Joe R.
I was so excited to give this place 5 stars but couldn't begin to pull the trigger. The food is worthy of it, but the service and atmosphere insists that I kick it down a notch. Sorry! The pizza was fantastic. I ordered The Boss and it was huge. Crust was wonderful and ingredients were abundant and fresh. It tasted great and the texture was awesome. Really just a wonderful Za. We also ordered the pear salad which was fantastic. We saw other orders coming out and they all looked equally as special. The slices available for a quick grab and go looked great too. But the acoustics were horrible. I couldn't carry on a conversation once a few people got there after their movie got out. I couldn't even understand the waitress when she was explaining something about the gelato. She was new, so I don't wanna rattle the cage too much but after our pizza came she was overly occupied with small talk with other tables it seemed. The place is small, so there can't be more than 20 tables but she seemed a little overwhelmed. Plus, the tables are way too close. Another couple came in and sat down next to us and I felt as though I was obligated to have a conversation with them. That's too close. Lastly, that darned Western exposure is a killer at dusk and between having the sun glaring in our faces, the couple almost on top of us and the fact that we couldn't hear ourselves over the rest of the noise in the place really undid so much of the quality that we would've enjoyed otherwise. But if you want a great pizza, I'd have to say that this is on the top of the list. I hope that they can cozy it up a little bit and put some padding on the ceiling or something. If I was in a comfy booth facing away from the sun I think that it would have been there. Right now I am just happy that I've got 3 slices left over for the week!!!
(4)Taylor N.
We had such a great experience on Father's day that we decided to stop in again before the movies on Sunday. We stopped in just after 5:00, it was happy hour so the wine was $3 off and beer and cocktails were also discounted. We ordered a few slices and the chopped salad. The salad is so good, so many delicious flavors and dressed perfectly. They had 2 different white pies! Yum! We had the same waiter as last time, I can't remember his name...really nice young guy who is hoping going into the Navy Officer program. Great service. The owner stopped over to see how our meal was and we joked that il Capo might have to be our Sunday spot. He had mentioned the chef just brought out a fresh tiramisu for him to taste and he would love to have us try it after our meal. He brought us a complimentary tiramisu to share as a family and it was delicious. Not overly sweet, perfectly creamy and the coffee flavor was so good. As we were leaving, we were happy to see the restaurant was filling up. They are only a few months old and I think they will do a great business. (They have some pies, stromboli, garlic knots etc. ready by the kitchen and we noticed a few people come in to grab a few slices to-go. Something to keep in mind for lunch or a quick bite).
(5)Chrissy D.
IL Crapo! This was disgusting, cold over cooked veal, pizza was burnt, salad missing DRESSING and other ingredients. Terrible!!!! We left hungry and out $60 as the table next to us felt the same about their IL Crapo food. We told the manager and he smiled and said sorry. Don't waste your time or money, Guidos is right around the corner and Oreganos across the street.
(1)James T.
OK. So I am a New Yorker. I have had some of the best Italian you can find anywhere outside of Italy. I just moved to Phoenix and one of my first orders of business was to search for an Italian restaurant. It just so happens that my parents, who still live in NY, were out to visit for Christmas and we decided to give Il Capo a try. Going out to eat isn't an easy task, especially when you have 4 kids, ages 6, 4, 2 and 1, in tow. We were warmly greeted as we walked in and our server, Tim, set up the tables to accommodate our party of 8. Since we had such a large party, we wanted to try a good sampling of various items on the menu. We started with garlic knots, breaded clams and rice ball. The garlic knots were nice and big, perfectly cooked and seasoned wonderfully. The sauce it was served with was so good, I finished eating the rest of it with my fork. The rice ball was served on a bed of the sauce and sprinkled with cheese. The breading was crispy and the rice inside was moist and well flavored. The breaded clams were a nice appetizer. There were 12 small clams with a well seasoned breading on the top of a bed of fresh arugula. Using the lemon juice over the arugula, it made a nice bonus salad. The kids had a half cheese, half pepperoni pizza which had the perfect balance of toppings. The crust had a nice crunch and paired nicely with the sauce and mozzarella cheese. My wife had the Chicago Beef Dip with sweet peppers and a pasta salad with a giardiniera type dressing. The beef and peppers were a perfect combination of flavors on the crunchy bread. The dip enhanced the flavor of the meat and peppers, which I didn't even think was possible. My parents split a Margherita pizza, which I have been craving for a while. The wood fire flavored crust matched with the olive oil, mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil all married together to form the perfect slice of pizza I was missing. I decided on the Chicken Parmesan, a staple at any Italian food joint. The chicken was nice and thin and covered with sauce and cheese, melted to form a slight crunch to the cheese. I was very impressed that the side of pasta wasn't just noodles with sauce tossed on top, but the noodles themselves were tossed with sauce before being placed on the plate which led to an even distribution of sauce all over the noodles. Some shaved cheese and parsley sprinkled on top were the perfect finishing touches to this dish. After all of this, there was no way we were going to leave without desert. We got a plate of cannoli, a tiramisu, and a slice of NY Cheesecake. The cannolis were excellent with a dusting of pistachio on one side and chocolate sprinkles on the other. There were four of them on the plate and the shells were dusted with powdered sugar. The filling was the perfect cannoli consistency - thick and sweet. The cheesecake had cherries and a syrup on the top. I am not a cheesecake fan, but this was delicious. The sauce was not overbearing and the cheesecake itself was amazing. I primarily had the tiramisu, which is a tricky dish to master. Il Capo did just that. The lady fingers were soaked perfectly and the marscapone filling was done wonderfully. Too many times, the filling is too sweet in an effort compensate for the bitter goodness of the espresso soaked lady fingers, but not here. The desert portions were generous as well. The cheesecake and the tiramisu were nice sized and were were all able to sample a little of each. A final note about our server, Tim. Excellent waiter! Most times a family with little kids strikes fear into the hearts of servers, but not Tim. He was very patient and kind with the kids and was always there with a refill on drinks and to make sure the food was up to our standards. Excellent place, I will definitely be back to try some more of the menu. Unless they want to move their kitchen into mine. I'd be okay with that, too.
(5)Kate A.
LOVE this place! The patio is dog friendly, which we enjoyed. You must keep your dog leashed up, no free roaming, excellent rule:) very relaxing atmosphere to enjoy the beautiful day and eat. Inside is just as awesome. The bar is gorgeous! Not just all the drinks, but the beauty of the wood, Stools, and what the happy hour specials are displayed (very easy to read) Excellent customer service!! Every time we have visited they make sure that you're enjoying everything from the table, food, drinks, it all. They have an apple arugala salad that's delicious! That is my favorite! Try it! Yum! This place is in a great spot and are off to a great start! Awesome local business to support!
(5)Anthony M.
This place is phenomenal. Great service, family atmosphere, authentic Italian. 5 stars.
(5)Kate B.
I like a good local place, especially when the owner is sitting right across from you on a Tuesday night. Great spot when heading to the movies! Service is good, music is fun, food is pretty good. I like the ever-changing "Hippy Rolls" - mini calzones filled with goodness - perfect snack size. Meatballs are really good. Pizza needs some more flavor - love wood-fired crust, but sauce needs a spice kick. Gelato is delish!
(3)Vincent P.
Awesome pizza - texture, taste... Everything is quite fresh. Only other pizza place in the valley that rivals this pizza is Uppercrust wine bar. AMAZING!
(5)Alex D.
We visited Il Capo after finding it online while searching for something new in Scottsdale, where our vegetarian friends could find a broad selection of food. We arrived around 7pm, before our friends, admittedly on a weekday night and the place had three tables seated. The atmosphere was ok but no real ambience, and certainly no buzz from being busy. After our friends arrived we ordered a chopped salad for the table and ordered three pizzas and a spaghetti and meatballs. The salad was excellent. The pizzas, all vegetarian varieties, were lacking flavor. Possibly there was no seasoning so they were simply adequate. The crust was quite good, but the overall pizza just lacked something. The spaghetti and meatballs were good. The sauce was a little thick, but was good. It needed a lot of pepper to give it some flavor kick though. Halfway through our meal, by around 8pm the restaurant was empty, with just our table working. The service was very attentive and our waiter, Tim was really good. He knew the menu and was very accommodating with special requests for capers and olives on one of the pizzas. If they take care with the seasoning on their pizzas they will do better. Overall it was ok.
(3)Judy C.
My family was in town for a reunion of sorts and we came here with a rather large group of 11 people, including one toddler and two babies. Our waiter handled the large group with great attention and attitude. The food was also great - several of us had one of the daily special pastas, a squid ink tagliatelle with seafood. Excellent! We had just had pizza two nights before so we didn't order it, but theirs looked and smelled amazing.
(4)Lori K.
Worst tomato sauce ever. Their fettuccine alfredo (minus the bacon bits) was pretty good, though I've had better and wouldn't go just for that.
(2)Christine S.
Delicious meatballs and gelato. New York style pizza. Great happy hour. Service was very standard/average. Not bad. But not great.
(4)Sonya A.
We tried some place new for pizza night. No kids menus for coloring Food was good. Nice outdoor patio, we will be back.
(4)Alex S.
Best pasta and pizza I've ever had - try their Penne Alla Vodka - it's to die for :) Great Customer service and price is great
(5)John R.
This is my second review on yelp the first one was on a shoe repair place that was terrible!!! But I liked Il capo. They gave us free garlic knots just for checking in. Which were very good ! We came in at happy hour so we sampled a meatball, and the fried ribs. Both good , also had a slice of white pizza very good , and then we had the pizza divolo good not the best
(4)Jeff C.
Went back today to give it another shot. Had the eggplant parm sandwich, one if the best I've had. It was recommended by John the first time I was there, unfortunately he was not there the last time. Service does make a difference and he is very knowledgeable about the food there and also makes you feel comfortable and appreciated. Will definitely go back and recommend to others.
(5)Hillary B.
I am so happy that my family and I tried this cute, little place. The service alone was superb, I think we were greeted by just about everyone who was there that night! With the weather being so beautiful, we sat on the patio. It was clean and enjoyable, which is a big deal for me as I'm not a big fan of eating outside! We started with some beers and garlic knots. The beers were good, but the knots were a bit overdone. Still OK, just not the best. But, that's fine, because it's the pizza that got me hooked!! My husband ordered the meatball pizza, and I the Diavolo. There. Are. No. Words. That little devil was incredible! The spice, the flavor, the crust! I'm eating the leftovers now, and I'm still so happy. The meatball pizza was also very good! We left satisfied and will return again!
(4)Marti S.
Bartender shame! I really have enjoyed this place until tonight when the bartender call my best friends " queens" not knowing anything about them. Totally inappropriate and disrespectful!! Get some class and tolerance. Bartender, Please continue to boast yourself as the girlfriend of the Owners son...I only hope they are ashamed of your verbiage. On another note, appreciate that you told my catholic friend celebrating lent, "she wouldn't know the difference" in meat or not. Thank you for offending a multitude of religion and sexual preferences.... Shame shame shame on you.
(1)Niece Q.
The food was great, the atmosphere was okay, but that would be fixed if the restaurant were a bit bigger inside and their wait staff were more attentive and better trained. Our waitress was in a bad mood the entire time she served us and forgot to bring our drinks 3...yes I said three times! I was brought the wrong salad by a guy who almost threw the plate on our table and didn't even say anything and then basically ran away to another table. At least say something to me, don't just drop food on my table. When our waitress came over to tell me that I was brought the wrong salad, she didn't say sorry or have any apology at all, she just said "he brought you the wrong salad.....um......" so I asked her to bring me the salad I ordered (the roasted beet salad...very good, however I liked the first salad better...it has spiced pears, heirloom tomatoes and pecans). If I go back I'd maybe sit outside or take it to go...but not eat inside again.
(4)SugR S.
Cesar salad w homemade croutons to start and 12 inch cheese pizza. So good. Thank goodness for yelp for those of us who travel a lot. I have found so many good restaurants this way. This place is no exception! Nice little patio too. Great place to come before a movie- theatre is right across the parking lot. Great service Marianne!
(5)Kae S.
Stumbled on this restaurant today and we will definitely be back! The gourmet pizza by the slice sold my husband immediately as he knew we would be eating in minutes. The crust was perfect, sauce/ cheese ratio perfect and flavors were delicious. We got three different slices - lemongrass chicken, eggplant, and the grandmas something. It tasted like pizza I've only been able to enjoy in Italy. Worth the trip to eat in so you can too enjoy authentic and incredibly good pizza! We also got the roasted pear salad which was fantastic. It was a bit sweet for my taste but hubbs thought it was perfect. Excited to go back!
(5)Devin S.
Best NY Style Pizza in the valley hands down! Garlic knots are amazing. And they do personal pies, NY style pies and by the slice, and a great craft beer selection. And get the gelato. It's awesome.
(5)Marilyn M.
Wow! Great Italian food! This was our 4th visit to il Capo. Their spaghetti with meatballs are just like my Italian Nana used to make. Rich, flavor-packed sauce and the meatballs are the perfect texture. They don't skimp on the sauce or the portion. The pasta Carbonara is very good. We had our favorite dish tonight! It was pasta with a tomato cream sauce, bella mushrooms and ground sausage. AMAZING flavor. One of the best Italian meals I have had in the Valley. il Capo staff is friendly and courteous. You're gonna love this place!
(5)Ginger S.
What a awesome restaurant! It's called a pizzeria but they offer soooo much more. We celebrated a birthday there last night. The food and service was amazing. Generous portions too! The rice ball appetizer is to die for! I would highly recommend you trying it for yourself. You won't be disappointed! It's now my favorite local place to grab a bite!
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