Capo

4.8

1317 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Capo, with its modern Italian cuisine, offers a rustic yet elegant dining room with high-beamed ceilings, flickering candles, museum quality art collection, and a large Tuscan-style fireplace where the chefs prepare much of our menu. Capo has an extensive wine list, earning Wine Spectator's top award, and a classic cocktail bar where our guests can enjoy our full menu alongside the warmth of the fireplace.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, European, Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 394-5550
Website
http://www.caporestaurant.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Bruce Marder
Private party facilities
For groups of 9 or more, or to book our "semi-private" patio space, please email your requests to CapoSM1810@gmail.com. We will get back to you with availability and pricing details as soon as we can. Thank you.

Location
1810 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Area
Santa Monica
Cross Street
Pico and Ocean Ave
Parking details
Valet parking available at a rate of $15 (cash only). There is also street (metered) parking available in the area.
Public transit
Big Blue Bus on Pacific and Ocean Park Blvd.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Experiences

Happy New Year 2025 Pre-Fixe Menu
US$195.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Join us December 31st to ring in the New Year... Capo style! Our four course pre-fixe menu will showcase many of our most popular dishes. And this wouldn't be New Year's Eve at Capo without the option to select a menu featuring White Truffles from Alba. The White Truffle menu will be $295 per person. Only pre-fixe menus will be available on NYE, not our regular menu. Credit cards are taken only to secure the reservation. The pre-fixe menu price per person will be charged the night of the event. Cancellations within 48 hours of NYE, for any reason (travel, Covid, etc.) will be charged $50 per person.

Popular dishes

Porcini ZuppaUS$25.00
Insalata MistaUS$22.00
Romaine 'Alla Griglia', Tartufo Bianco CaesarUS$31.00
Scamorza e Caciocavallo Calda InsalataUS$36.00
Carciofi alla Judea RomanaUS$39.00
'Heirloom Vegetable', BurrataUS$38.00
Tri-Colore 'Red Cow' Rocca ReggianoUS$30.00
Capo Polpette, Sugo di PomodoroUS$32.00
'Maryland Crab' Torta, LimoneUS$37.00
Calamari 'Alla Griglia'US$33.00
Octopus 'Alla Griglia' PiqanteUS$36.00

Cured

Prosciutto ItalianoUS$41.00
Jamon de BellottaUS$81.00
Salmone AffumicatoUS$36.00
Imperiale Caviali, BliniUS$235.00

Pasta / Risotto

Rigatoni Tartufo RaguUS$42.00
Corn Ravioli, TartufoUS$41.00
Bucatini Lamb RaguUS$40.00
Tortelli di Zucca, SalouiesUS$40.00
Penne Rigate CarbonaraUS$39.00
Ditalini Rigate AmatricianaUS$39.00
Risotto del Giorno
- Market Price

Pesci

Branzino alla GrigliaUS$79.00
'Dover Sole' [North Sea]US$89.00
Salmone alla GrigliaUS$78.00
San Pietro alla GrigliaUS$84.00
as available

Pollo e Anatra

Tecumseh Pollo Roti TartufoUS$74.00
Tecumseh Pollo PomodoroUS$65.00
'Mapleleaf Duck' & Salsiccia, PolentaUS$68.00

Carne

Trippa alla Fiorentina, 'Red Cow' ParmagianaUS$38.00
'Country Lamb Rack' alla GrigliaUS$79.00
'Short Ribs Osborne', PorciniUS$78.00
Vitello 'Plume de Veau' CostolettaUS$81.00
ScaloppiniUS$81.00
'Snake River Country Pork' alla GrigliaUS$75.00
'Australian Wyagu NY Cut' alla GrigliaUS$125.00
Creekstone Farm Prime Filet -Bone-InUS$125.00
Flannery Prima alla Griglia 'New York' o 'Bone In'US$88.00
Flannery Prima alla Griglia 'Rib Chop'US$89.00
Flannery Prima alla Griglia 'Filet' alla GrigliaUS$99.00
Fiorentina
- For 2US$195.00
Galette di PatateUS$28.00
Gratinato Gipolla e PatateUS$32.00

What 1,317 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Los Angeles
Great for fine wines
Westside
Great for fine wines
Westside
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Capo offers a "uniquely amazing" dining experience with exceptional Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "outstanding" service and a "phenomenal" wine selection. Highlights include the grilled Caesar salad and bucatini with lamb ragu. While it's "pricey," Capo's ambience and hospitality ensure a special occasion. Perfect for fine dining enthusiasts.

1,317 Reviews

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kevin
VIP
Los Angeles
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Compared to other top Italian restaurants the quality of meals were mediocre Defensively over priced specially being served outdoors
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Vincent
VIP
Los Angeles
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In my opinion, one of the best Italian restaurant in Los Angeles, tied with one other, which I won't mention on the review. The service is impeccable. The staff is courteous and the food is out of this world. Don't miss it on a trip to Los Angeles.
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alexander
VIP
Denver
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am disappointed because we were placed at a table in the main intersection of all patrons going to there tables- lots of commotion! When I requested a different table in the corner we were told that it was for someone else… I made our reservation 6 weeks in advance and feel we were placed at the least desirable spot. It was upsetting that other tables were ‘reserved’ for more special guests. Not nice at all. We come to capos every time we are in town and it was upsetting that my request was denied
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Stephanie
VIP
Denver
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The setting is beautiful and the food and service are great.
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Leopold
VIP
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love it. Nothing else compares in Los Angeles. L
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Sven
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Totally awesome in every way possible . Se RT vice b impeccable
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Georgeanna
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
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 on 18 December 2024
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 on 15 December 2024
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 14 November 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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FAQs

Capo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 394-5550.

Capo is rated 4.8 stars by 1317 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1810 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Pico and Ocean Ave
Area
Santa Monica
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, European, Steakhouse
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet parking available at a rate of $15 (cash only). There is also street (metered) parking available in the area.
Public transit
Big Blue Bus on Pacific and Ocean Park Blvd.
Executive Chef
Bruce Marder
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.caporestaurant.com/
Phone number
(310) 394-5550
Private party facilities
For groups of 9 or more, or to book our "semi-private" patio space, please email your requests to CapoSM1810@gmail.com. We will get back to you with availability and pricing details as soon as we can. Thank you.

Capo

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Happy New Year 2025 Pre-Fixe Menu

Rigatoni Tartufo Ragu

Capo's Gnocchi

Spaghettini Gambero Selvatico

Antipasti

Porcini ZuppaUS$25.00

Insalata MistaUS$22.00

Romaine 'Alla Griglia', Tartufo Bianco CaesarUS$31.00

Scamorza e Caciocavallo Calda InsalataUS$36.00

Carciofi alla Judea RomanaUS$39.00

'Heirloom Vegetable', BurrataUS$38.00

Tri-Colore 'Red Cow' Rocca ReggianoUS$30.00

Capo Polpette, Sugo di PomodoroUS$32.00

'Maryland Crab' Torta, LimoneUS$37.00

Calamari 'Alla Griglia'US$33.00

Octopus 'Alla Griglia' PiqanteUS$36.00

Cured

Prosciutto ItalianoUS$41.00

Jamon de BellottaUS$81.00

Salmone AffumicatoUS$36.00

Imperiale Caviali, BliniUS$235.00

Pasta / Risotto

Rigatoni Tartufo RaguUS$42.00

Corn Ravioli, TartufoUS$41.00

Bucatini Lamb RaguUS$40.00

Tortelli di Zucca, SalouiesUS$40.00

Penne Rigate CarbonaraUS$39.00

Ditalini Rigate AmatricianaUS$39.00

Risotto del Giorno

Pesci

Branzino alla GrigliaUS$79.00

'Dover Sole' [North Sea]US$89.00

Salmone alla GrigliaUS$78.00

San Pietro alla GrigliaUS$84.00

Pollo e Anatra

Tecumseh Pollo Roti TartufoUS$74.00

Tecumseh Pollo PomodoroUS$65.00

'Mapleleaf Duck' & Salsiccia, PolentaUS$68.00

Carne

Trippa alla Fiorentina, 'Red Cow' ParmagianaUS$38.00

'Country Lamb Rack' alla GrigliaUS$79.00

'Short Ribs Osborne', PorciniUS$78.00

Vitello 'Plume de Veau' CostolettaUS$81.00

ScaloppiniUS$81.00

'Snake River Country Pork' alla GrigliaUS$75.00

'Australian Wyagu NY Cut' alla GrigliaUS$125.00

Creekstone Farm Prime Filet -Bone-InUS$125.00

Flannery Prima alla Griglia 'New York' o 'Bone In'US$88.00

Flannery Prima alla Griglia 'Rib Chop'US$89.00

Flannery Prima alla Griglia 'Filet' alla GrigliaUS$99.00

Fiorentina

Galette di PatateUS$28.00

Gratinato Gipolla e PatateUS$32.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Capo offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Capo restaurant rated?

Is Capo currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information