Capo

4.8

1312 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Charming
Good for special occasions

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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Dining areas

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
Neighborhood
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
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

Happy New Year 2025 Pre-Fixe Menu
$195.00 per person
Dec 31, 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 Zuppa$25.00
Insalata Mista$22.00
Romaine 'Alla Griglia', Tartufo Bianco Caesar$31.00
Scamorza e Caciocavallo Calda Insalata$36.00
Carciofi alla Judea Romana$39.00
'Heirloom Vegetable', Burrata$38.00
Tri-Colore 'Red Cow' Rocca Reggiano$30.00
Capo Polpette, Sugo di Pomodoro$32.00
'Maryland Crab' Torta, Limone$37.00
Calamari 'Alla Griglia'$33.00
Octopus 'Alla Griglia' Piqante$36.00

Cured

Prosciutto Italiano$41.00
Jamon de Bellotta$81.00
Salmone Affumicato$36.00
Imperiale Caviali, Blini$235.00

Pasta / Risotto

Rigatoni Tartufo Ragu$42.00
Corn Ravioli, Tartufo$41.00
Bucatini Lamb Ragu$40.00
Tortelli di Zucca, Salouies$40.00
Penne Rigate Carbonara$39.00
Ditalini Rigate Amatriciana$39.00
Risotto del Giorno
- Market Price

Pesci

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

Pollo e Anatra

Tecumseh Pollo Roti Tartufo$74.00
Tecumseh Pollo Pomodoro$65.00
'Mapleleaf Duck' & Salsiccia, Polenta$68.00

Carne

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

What 1,312 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

Review summary

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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.

1,312 Reviews

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Sven
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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 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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FAQs

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

Capo is rated 4.8 stars by 1312 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 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
Neighborhood
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
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Happy New Year 2025 Pre-Fixe Menu

Rigatoni Tartufo Ragu

Bucatini Lamb Ragu

Capo's Gnocchi

Antipasti

Porcini Zuppa$25.00

Insalata Mista$22.00

Romaine 'Alla Griglia', Tartufo Bianco Caesar$31.00

Scamorza e Caciocavallo Calda Insalata$36.00

Carciofi alla Judea Romana$39.00

'Heirloom Vegetable', Burrata$38.00

Tri-Colore 'Red Cow' Rocca Reggiano$30.00

Capo Polpette, Sugo di Pomodoro$32.00

'Maryland Crab' Torta, Limone$37.00

Calamari 'Alla Griglia'$33.00

Octopus 'Alla Griglia' Piqante$36.00

Cured

Prosciutto Italiano$41.00

Jamon de Bellotta$81.00

Salmone Affumicato$36.00

Imperiale Caviali, Blini$235.00

Pasta / Risotto

Rigatoni Tartufo Ragu$42.00

Corn Ravioli, Tartufo$41.00

Bucatini Lamb Ragu$40.00

Tortelli di Zucca, Salouies$40.00

Penne Rigate Carbonara$39.00

Ditalini Rigate Amatriciana$39.00

Risotto del Giorno

Pesci

Branzino alla Griglia$79.00

'Dover Sole' [North Sea]$89.00

Salmone alla Griglia$78.00

San Pietro alla Griglia$84.00

Pollo e Anatra

Tecumseh Pollo Roti Tartufo$74.00

Tecumseh Pollo Pomodoro$65.00

'Mapleleaf Duck' & Salsiccia, Polenta$68.00

Carne

Trippa alla Fiorentina, 'Red Cow' Parmagiana$38.00

'Country Lamb Rack' alla Griglia$79.00

'Short Ribs Osborne', Porcini$78.00

Vitello 'Plume de Veau' Costoletta$81.00

Scaloppini$81.00

'Snake River Country Pork' alla Griglia$75.00

'Australian Wyagu NY Cut' alla Griglia$125.00

Creekstone Farm Prime Filet -Bone-In$125.00

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

Flannery Prima alla Griglia 'Rib Chop'$89.00

Flannery Prima alla Griglia 'Filet' alla Griglia$99.00

Fiorentina

Galette di Patate$28.00

Gratinato Gipolla e Patate$32.00

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