Capo

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   Georgeanna

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Wonderful food and ambiance as always. I’ve been here before and I knew we were going to spend a pretty penny for dinner. However we spent over 1K for 5 people and we felt rushed. I don’t remember this being the vibe at Capo at all. I recall on previous visits having to ask for a check after a leisurely meal. Our birthday girl had to tell someone she wasn’t finished as they were removing her plate. For this price, I don’t think we should feel rushed. The food was incredible as always, the warm and classic atmosphere was perfect for a friend’s birthday near the holidays. But I’ll think twice before booking again because the vibe wasn’t all that welcoming.
   

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   elyse

   New York City

   21 reviews

   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   special place with food that tastes authentically Italian
   

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   Michelle

   VIP

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We ate at the bar with Sarah taking such wonderful care of us, best seat in the house!
   

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   Makayla

   VIP

   Phoenix

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing! Food was delicious! Staff was attentive, highly recommended
   

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   Mayra

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was by far one of the best restaurants we have been too. The service was just as spectacular!
   

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   Deborah

   VIP

   Phoenix

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on October 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was delicious; the wine was as well; staff were extremely nice and helpful; while I couldn’t hear others’ conversation, it was difficult at times hearing each other, and we sat next to each other. I guess the acoustics in the room could be a bit better. Overall a great experience; and it is certainly one of the priciest Italian restaurants we’ve been too and we’ve been to a great many here, the East coast and abroad. 🤷‍♀️
   

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   Alexandra

   London

   25 reviews

   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on October 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a great experience, a true neighborhood gem.
   

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   Nicole

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on October 18, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I’ll preface this by saying that we love to dine out and are very accustomed to high pricing at LA restaurants. While Capo had a nice vibe and the food was tasty, it was extremely overpriced. You can’t get a glass of wine for less than $35 a piece and it’s far from a generous (or even standard) pour. In fact, we had to say something when we saw the waiter pour the wine. because it was a bit unbelievable (offensive even). When asked to top it off, he looked at us bewildered and poured the tiniest splash, making zero difference. The value is not quite there with the exorbitant pricing. The experience was fine, but overall, it’s not very special. They also include a 20% service charge “to pay their employees a livable wage” AND ask for a tip on top, which really rubbed us the wrong way. While we support wait staff receiving a livable wage, that shouldn’t rest on the guests to cover in addition to the expectation that we tip on top of that. Assuming a 20% tip, that’s a 40% upcharge on an already extremely expensive meal, which is outrageous. Your money can go much further at other incredible Italian spots in the area.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on September 29, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Capo is hard to explain - it is housed in a totally non-descript building in Santa Monica, but once you walk past the velvet curtains, you enter a temple of cool. European vibe, with open hearth and eclectic art work. Then there’s the music - I don’t know another restaurant that can make Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin mix well with The Bee Gees and George Michael. Their wine list is exemplary. It is very expensive but totally worth it. Capo is our “go to” spot for special occasions when in LA.
   

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    Donna

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    John was so accommodating. I had an 8:15 reservation but an early morning flight he went out of his way to get us in at 6:30. The food was incredible along with cocktails and desserts . One dish had a lot of pepper and he changed it out for corn ravioli which was off the charts. Veal chop was the best. Will definitely visit Capo again on our next trip.
    

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