Capo

Name: Capo
Address: 1810 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90401
Telephone: (310) 394-5550
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1117 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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Capo, a modern Italian style cuisine, offers a rustic yet elegant dining room with high-beamed ceilings, flickering candles and a brightly burning corner fireplace. Capo has an extensive wine list as well as a full bar.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(310) 394-5550

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
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

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 1,117 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Westside
Great for fine wines

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing. Service exceptional. Bill for 3 people, $700. That’s just ridiculous. There are at least a dozen Italian restaurants in LA that are just as good and would have been half the price.
p
peterj
New England
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food, service and energy. Capo seems like a true LA gem with wonderful cuisine and a lively and engaging ambience. It was a great night!
R
Rosen
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience3
The food quality has declined a great deal. Tonight was especially bad as we were served steak that had gone bad. It was extremely expensive and we were shocked that a restaurant of this level would serve something like this. The manager didn’t charge us for it but said the night before a diner experienced the same thing. Knowing they had an issue, they never should have served us the steak. This was one of our favorite restaurants but we will never got back.
DP
DavidP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing restaurant, great service, great food and drinks, the staff went above and beyond, just excellent. Thank you!
d
davidp
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
By far one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles. The food, service and wine list are excellent! I have been going there for years and always have a difficult time deciding to order excellent pasta, steak or seafood. You cannot go wrong with any of these great options. One of the best wine lists in the country!
TW
TeriW
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The patio was great, just close to the street, so it was loud. Food was excellent.
PL
PeterL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, Capo delivers on an exceptional culinary experience. the entire staff, the quality and consistency of the food and the ambience always combine for special meal.
C
Craigie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Seriously great food, well done chef and team. Wine list is extensive and the guidance was great, thanks. Great place Great people Great evening.
s
stuartr
Los Angeles
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this establishment. My only gripe is it's expensive, especially the wines..... I have been coming here for 20 years and it is always consistent and I will continue to dine here! Highly recommended
MC
MaryC
Pittsburgh
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and ambiance. Worth the price for a special evening!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an outstanding dining experience! From the moment you walk through the door you know you are in for something very special. Vanessa provided exceptional service and perfect suggestions. We are looking forward to dining at Capo again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the dinners ever
T
Trufs
New York Area
43 reviews
vip
4.0
43 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Be prepared to have a home equity loan as the prices do not justify the quality of the food. $75 for a chicken dish, really? Truffles are in season. $225 for a serving? The staff and service was excellent. Too bad the sticker shock took away from the quality of the food.
M
Mvbksb
Los Angeles
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific service and dining experience. Amazing wine list, although a little overpriced. The food was excellent and the service was very attentive and knowledgeable about the food. Always one of my favorite places to celebrate.
JO
JoefromOhio
Orlando
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The sautéed calamari appetizer was incredible. And, my bone in veal chop was one of the best I’ve ever eaten.
KK
KristinaK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best pasta I’ve ever had. Superb!! Everything was great - would come back for sure
s
steveng
Dallas
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
A few people told us that Capo was a must eat while in Santa Monica. Veggies and Burrata was nice, as was the cured ham. Calamari disappointed. Pastas were delicious, as was our wine. Dover Sole was average at best and the Filet, which my wife ordered Medium, still had a heartbeat. Gelatos came out half melted and the sorbet lacked flavor. Soufflé was good. Very underwhelmed considering the high cost. Would not return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Todo excelente
KH
KatrinH
Los Angeles
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience2
Dear Capo, I used to love coming to your restaurant. I chose to celebrate my birthday dinner with you last night but was sadly disappointed. My grilled calamari was drowning in grease, the mushroom risotto 100% flavorless - I make a better risotto. The deserts were good but the ambiance was awful on the patio - felt like a small dash (and smelly) parking lot. The price tag for this mediocre to bad food and experience was outside of any reason. Not hurrying back. ☹️
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
The restaurant is great, the service is awesome but the price is top expensive for the food they serve
P
Phyllis1
Las Vegas
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our favorite restaurant in Los Angeles and when visiting we NEVER miss dinner there. It is always incredible.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Usually excellent was a disappointing- all pasta dishes were sever lukewarm to almost cold - I had to send mine back to get heated . We only saw our waiter maybe twice For the prices they charge - I expected ALOT more
J
Jenna
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite spot to visit when we're in Santa Monica. A hidden gem! Sitting at the bar is the best seat in the house! :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
everything was fabulous about this restaurant I will come back again the ambience was amazing the food was great and the service was excellent!
VH
VincentH
Los Angeles
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service great food. Good for all ocasiona
w
wineguy
Portland
94 reviews
vip
5.0
94 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A true gem. An awesome wine list, excellent food in a perfect setting, and highly professional staff. One of the most expensive American restaurants I've ever been to, but worth every penny.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience4
Maitre D, Frank, wasnt that cool. We came early, many tables open and he couldnt seat us. Came back 30 minutes later, same tables were open and he seated us with prejudice.
DR
DavidR
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Capo is truly a dining experience. It is worth enjoying when you are in Santa Monica!
EA
ErikA
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
For the Westside, Capo is one of the preeminent dining experiences.
SB
SammieB
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and the food was delicious! We will attend again
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food; kind attention from servers
GM
GuyM
Omaha
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
The food was good but not great. The service was terrible. We ordered wine from a very extensive list and they tried to give us a cheaper bottle than the one we ordered. We were not able to keep the bottle at our table and ran out of wine a few times before having to ask for them to bring it back to us and fill our glasses. The menu is in Italian and we told our waiter that we were having difficulty understanding and wanted some clarification and he was very annoyed with us and offered no help. I would not recommend this restaurant. It is not worth the money.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Great food. Atmosphere a little Odd.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Music was loud. Everything else great.
BS
BuckleyS
Los Angeles
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful night celebrating our 23rd anniversary!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great place and food, service could be better.
j
jgk007
Denver
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good. VERY expensive.
LD
LauraD
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! I highly recommend this restaurant.
GC
GeorgeC
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb wait-staff, stunning food, outstanding wine selections . . cannot imagine a better dining evening than Capo provided
AA
AlanA
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
All was great! Service was excellent.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

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

Capo is rated 4.7 stars by 1117 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(310) 394-5550

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
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

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information