Il Capriccio on Vermont

07/30/08

Good Pastas...for LA...without breaking the bank

by nomikui at Citysearch

Nice homey restaurant; Great selection of pastas - ask to cook it al dente and you will get it al dente; Arugula & Radicchio Salad says with Parmiggiano on the menu but came with Pecorino instead; Inside the restaurant it gets really, really dark, as in I can't see the food well dark...;very good service; $2.50 Valet parking on the back. 3 persons: 2 Appetizers, 2 pastas, 1 Entree, 1 Bottle of Chianti $130 w/tip.

• Pros: Reasonable priced - Good Pastas - Service
• Cons: Interior too dark at night; replaced ingredients without telling.

06/04/08

Great lunch deal, pasta is super

by FilmguyJon at Citysearch

Went here for lunch. The past was really good and they had some nicely priced deals for lunch. The patio seating was decent and all around it was a good experience.

• Pros: Good food, decent lunch specials
• Cons: Parking

06/04/08

inexpensive and amazing

by NellieBean at Citysearch

This is my favorite place of all time... Plus valet is only $2.50... Try the Penne Gorgonzola (think it may be called Pomdero secco or something)

On Thursday nights starting around 8pm/8:30pm they have someone come around doing magic tricks (may sound cheesy but this guy it extremely good!!!)

• Pros: inexpensive, great meals, amazing bread
• Cons: if you sit inside the steam from the kitchen can get annoying

05/28/08

So delicious, yet so inexpensive.

by MatildaMarcus at Citysearch

It's hard to find good italian food. Extremely difficult. However, a friend of mine turned me on to Il Capriccio and I am a now a full-on convert. It's the place to get great food for a reasonable price. The pasta is home made and everything always tastes fresh. Fantastic olive tapenade and bread. And I always tend to go with the lasagna which is a huge so I can always take the leftovers home for lunch the next day. I recommend this place to anyone who likes good food and might not want to throw down a huge chunk of cash.

12/02/07

rude host!!! Go to The Vermont across the street!!!

by pittiestboy at Citysearch

La Buca on Melrose was full so i had to pick a new italian restaurant for the evening, so i figured i would try this place. I called ahead and asked how long the wait was and he said half an hour. I showed up and the host was very cold and not glad to have customers there. He said " I can put your name on the list, but you better be here or your table is being given away" I thought to myself...where am i going to go? He was just RUDE!!! So i went across the street to The Vermont and had one of the best meals of my life!!! The food here may or may not be good, but as far as im concerned it doesnt matter!!! They have a corkage fee too, something ridiculous like 10$! Dont waste your time!!!

• Pros: You can quickly run to The Vermont across the street!!!
• Cons: The Rude old guy that seats people

09/28/07

Easily the best Italian in LA

by nicholista at Citysearch

I l-o-v-e LOVE Il Capriccio! My fiance and I have eaten there almost once a month since our first date at Il Cap nearly two years ago. Super friendly and attentive staff and managers... and we love Mama Flora! Choose anything off the menu and you won't be disappointed. The red pepper-mozzarella terrine appetizer is super yummy and big enough for two (as are the entrees). Their specials are always awesome, and I would recommend ordering the pork tenderloin if it's on the board the night you visit. For dessert, skip the tiramisu and head straight to the cannoli or the ricotta cheesecake.... take it To Go if you're already over-stuffed from the generous portions of everything else. With a nice cup of coffee, the cannoli makes a pretty tasty breakfast the next day.

• Pros: big portions, friendly staff
• Cons: parking lot is valet only, and street parking is a pain in the butt

08/14/07

Excellent neighborhhod Italian restaurant!

by k_dub at Citysearch

I love this place. I've never had a dish I didn't completely enjoy. Be sure to bring your own wine, they don't have a liquor license right now. The Rigatoni Norcina and Rigatoni Antonio are my favorite standbys. Also, I always order the spaghetti and meatballs with pink sauce when it's available on the special menu. Be sure to make a reservation though, the restaurant is small, and fills up fast! A+!! Trust me, this place is terrific!

06/16/07

Great Service, Excellent Food!

by lttlredcorvette at Citysearch

We were headed to Psychobabble in Los Feliz later at night (around 9:45 or so on a weekday), and stopped at Il Capriccio to grab dinner first. Even though the restaurant was almost closed for the night, our server was excellent and accommodating. We split a rotini pasta in red sauce (with delicious mushrooms and eggplant), which was served promptly and brought to us already split on two separate plates (with no charge for splitting). And truly, a single serving was enough for both of us. The meal was at a perfect temperature, great flavor, and the vegetables were very fresh.

Also, we were served fresh bread with olive oil dipping sauce almost immediately after we ordered, and they replaced the basket for us with our dinner. The waiter was friendly and prompt with drink refills.

All in all, I highly recommend the restaurant. It was crowded late on a weekday night, so I'm not sure how easy it is to get a table on the weekend. The only con of the place was that some of their dishes take a little while to prepare, so that close to closing, there were several chicken plates that were no longer available. The pasta we ate was perfect, though, and we'll definitely be back again soon.

• Pros: service very accommodating, great food
• Cons: parking

02/05/07

High Quality Italian in L.A. with well above average wait staff

by anonymous4l at Citysearch

The only thing to note is to BYOB which is fine for me; because I get to bring my own favorite.

There really isn't anything to complain about this place. Food is resonable priced, it has a friendly decor, it's pretty romantic. A+ all the way. I will dine again very soon.

Excellent food, staff, service, price ;) Bon Appetit.

• Pros: Very informed wait staff, Price, BYOB, atmosphere
• Cons: Parking

12/11/06

The true taste of Italy in L.A.

by zendog at Citysearch

This is hands down the best Italian food in L.A. My family comes from Napoli and this is the food I grew up on. Good hearty Italian dishes. You know the old saying 'no one cooks as good as mom' is true, but this just makes me want to have two moms! The atmosphere is cozy, with a friendly and lively ambiance. The seating is quaint, yet packed, so expect to be rubbing elbows with neighbors. However, this isn't intrusive or a drawback, it gives more of a family style dinner atmosphere. It's just as great for a romantic dinner, although you may want to be seated outside. The staff is very nice and easy to get along with. Make sure to get to know Mama Flora, you'll understand exactly why I say you'll wish you had two moms. The food is excellent and the prices are almost a steal for the quality you are getting. I haven't had a dish there yet that I haven't liked and that's really hard to say for some places, but here it's true. It can get crowded so make reservations. You can bring your own wine or choose from their selection. I highly recommend Il Capriccio if your on a date, it's proximity to the Silver Lake night life makes a great way to start your night. Buon appetito!

• Pros: Great Italian food in a central location. Mama Flora, but brush up on your Italian first. ;)
• Cons: It can get very crowded, so make reservations. Finding parking on the street, but there is valet.