Capriccio Ristorante - Pembroke Pines

Name: Capriccio Ristorante - Pembroke Pines
Address: 2424 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL, United States, 33024
Telephone: (954) 432-7001
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2294 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Capriccio motto,
Where food, music and memories embrace tells our story. Established in 1987, Capriccio has been serving West Broward great Italian cuisine for over 3 decades. We enhance your dinner with romantic and classical music of a pianist, violinist and vocalist. Many clients start and end their evening in our beautiful lounge hosting a 6 foot chandelier over an octagonal granite bar. Happy hour during the week with a keyboardist and vocalist begin the evening in a fun atmosphere. Impeccable service and the highest quality of food awaits you whether you choose to dine in the elegant lounge or venture on to one of the main dining rooms. Enjoy one of our after dinner coffees or drinks back in the lounge and stay for dancing on Friday and Saturdays until midnight. Capriccio also has a private dining room for parties of 25 - 60 as well as a banquet room for parties of 60 -150. Come and experience Capriccio, where our food and music and your memories will embrace!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 60 times today

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(954) 432-7001

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Dining Bar, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
(954) 432-7001
Website
http://www.capriccios.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Carlos Vaquerano
Private party facilities
Capriccio's has the ability to offer private dining and semi private dining to groups from 20 to 150. We have 4 dining rooms and a banquet room that can host a variety of scenarios. We open for lunch only to private parties and host beautiful weddings.
Private party contact
Karen Cangelosi: (954) 864-1656

Location
2424 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Neighborhood
Pembroke Pines
Cross street
Sheridan
Parking details
Open Parking in Capriccio Plaza
Entertainment
Live entertainment nightly. Pianist every evening in main dining rooms. Violinist and pianist Wednesday through Saturday. Keyboardist and vocalist in lounge from 5:30 until 9:30 Tuesday through Friday. Friday keyboardist and vocalist until 1 am. Saturday vocalist and guitarist 7:30 pm until midnight.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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Popular dishes

Caponata$7.00
A sicilian eggplant tapenade of eggplant, olives, celery & tomatoes
Bruschetta
Crostoni topped with marinated tomatoes, parmesan cheese & olives
- For 2$10.00
- For 4$16.00
Antipasto Misto
Prosciutto, salami, parmesan cheese, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, black olives
- For 2$19.00
- For 4$34.00
Capriccio Caprese$15.00
Fresh mozzarella with basil, fresh tomato, roasted peppers & olive oil
Carpaccio di Tonno$15.00
Thin slices of raw tuna served w/ minced onions, capers, lemon & w/ extra virgin olive oil. Decorated with arugula
Carpaccio di Manzo*$16.00
Thin slices of raw filet mignon topped w/ minced onions, capers, Slivers of Parmesan cheese & drizzled w/ extra virgin olive oil
Fresh Burrata & Aged Prosciutto Board
Fresh Italian burrata cheese accompanied by 500 day aged Italian prosciutto & heirloom tomatoes
- For 2$19.00
- For 4$34.00

Antipasti - Caldi

Stuffed Artichoke
Large artichoke stuffed w/ breadcrumbs, onions, pine nuts, raisons & pecorino
- Seasonal$15.00
Portobello E Gamberetti$15.00
Sautéed Portobello cap with baby shrimp served in a garlic & lobster sauce
Calamari Fritti$16.00
Delicately fried squid served with marinara sauce in a bird nest of pasta
Fritto Misto$19.00
Delicately fried mix of calamari, zucchini, scallops, shrimp
Melanzane Palermitana$13.00
Sautéed eggplant with a light tomato sauce and sprinkled with fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Mussels Mediteraneo$16.00
Mussels sautéed in a red or white wine sauce
Escargot Provenciale$15.00
Escargot sautéed in a garlic & white wine sauce & served over puff pastry

Zuppe

Lobster Bisque$15.00
Cream, brandy & chunks of lobster
Lentil$8.00
with bits of sausage & potato
Pasta e Fagioli$8.00
Tuscan white bean soup
Minestrone$8.00
Fresh light vegetable soup

Insalate

Arugula$12.00
Fresh baby arugula with slivers of Parmesan and lightly dressed with lemon & extra virgin olive oil
Insalata di Cesare$9.00
with or without for anchovies
- Large Cesar as Main Course with Chicken$19.00
Capriccio Chopped Salad$12.00
Mix salad with fresh mozzarella cheese, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and slivers of Parmesan cheese, calamata olives, baby artichokes & served with our special house dressing

Pasta

Fiocchi di Pera$28.00
Filled pasta purses with pear & cheese served in an alfredo sauce
Homemade Gnocchi (Genovese or alla Vodka)$24.00
Homemade potato gnocchi served in a creamy pesto sauce or in a vodka sauce
Lobster Ravioli$28.00
Served in a vodka sauce
Linguine Alle Vongole (Red or White)$28.00
Fresh clams sautéed in a light tomato sauce or in a white wine garlic sauce
Pappardelle del Nord$26.00
Wide pappardelle noodles served with a creamy porcini bolognese sauce
Rigatoni alla Siciliana$26.00
Rigatoni sautéed eggplant & topped with chunks of fresh mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce
Penne Mare e Monte$27.00
Penne pasta with baby shrimp and mushrooms in a creamy vodka sauce
Pasticio di Lasagna$24.00
Stuffed wide noodles w/ Bolognese, besciamella & mozzarella cheese
Spaghetti Carbonara$25.00
Spaghetti with bacon, onions, white wine, egg yolk & touch of cream
Spaghetti all'Aragosta$34.00
Spaghetti served with chunks of lobster in fresh tomato sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo con Pollo$27.00
fettuccine served in a classic Alfredo sauce with grilled chicken
Risotto di Funghi$27.00
Italian Arborio rice served creamy style with mix of wild mushrooms

Frutta di Mare

Signature Shrimp Scampi$32.00
Jumbo shrimp served over capellini in a scampi sauce
Shrimp on the Grill$32.00
Jumbo shrimp grilled to perfection served over grilled vegetables
Shrimp & Scallops$32.00
Sautéed jumbo shrimp and scallops w/ garlic & fresh tomatoes over pasta
Lobster Thermidor$44.00
Chunks of lobster, shrimps, scallops, sautéed w/ shallots in brandy & white wine, w/ shitake mushrooms & asparagus in a light cream sauce
Zuppa di Pesce$42.00
Salmon, over-sized shrimp, calamari, scallops, mussels, little neck clams, Sautéed in a tomato sauce OR in a white wine and garlic sauce over linguini
Seafood Risotto$32.00
Italian Arborio risotto served with an array of shrimp, scallops, mussels & clams

Pesce

Salmon Radicchio$32.00
Salmon sautéed with radicchio & pine nuts in a white wine sauce
Fish Specials of the Day
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Chef Select Entrees

All chef entrees served with pasta in the same sauce as main course or roasted potatoes

La Parmigiana$26.00
The traditional Italian American classic - eggplant or chicken breaded & topped with marinara sauce Mozzarella cheese and fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Pollo Porcini$28.00
Chicken breast pounded and stuffed with sautéed spinach, pine nuts & Gorgonzola cheese. Served in a porcini brandy cream sauce
Suprema di Pollo alla Palermitana$28.00
Breast of chicken sautéed w/ garlic, white wine & tomato sauce, with eggplant & mozzarella cheese
Pollo Primavera$26.00
Grilled marinated chicken served over grilled vegetables with a fig balsamic glaze
Milanese alla Bufalina$32.00
Breaded veal, topped w/ fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella & basil
Veal Capriccio$32.00
Veal sautéed & flambéed in cognac w/ wild mushrooms in a cream sauce
Veal Mediterraneo$35.00
Veal dipped in egg, sautéed with white wine, lemon & butter & topped with jumbo shrimp
Veal Saltimboca alla Romana$32.00
Veal w/ layer of prosciutto, topped w/ mozzarella & sautéed in a light white wine - served over spinach
Osso Buco
Braised veal shank in a demi-glas & tomato ragu served with pappardelle
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Steaks & Chops

All steaks are choice USDA and aged over 28 days. All steaks & chops are served with roasted potatoes. Steaks may be ordered plain grilled choice of Herbed Butters – Garlic & herb - black truffle - Gorgonzola

Rack of Lamb*
Roasted rack of lamb with touch of Dijon mustard and breadcrumbs
- Market
Fileto 4 Pepe*
Black Angus 10 oz filet mignon served in a four-color peppercorn creamy sauce
- Market
Bistecca Barolo**
14 oz Roasted Black Angus N.Y. Strip Steak served with a Barolo wine reduction
- Market
Costata di Vitello al Portobello**
Roasted 14 oz veal chop seasoned with shallots & flambéed In a brandy & Marsala wine sauce with Portobello mushrooms
- Market

Alla Carte

Broccoli or Spinach or Mushrooms$12.00
Sautéed with garlic and olive oil
Broccoli di Rabe$15.00
Broccoli di rabe sautéed in olive oil, garlic and herbs

What 2,294 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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JohnF
West Palm Beach
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent. The food, the service and the ambiance always lend to a super gastronomic experience.
l
lisa
Fort Lauderdale
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service
R
Rene
West Palm Beach
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at Capriccio Ristorante. Excellent all around!
DM
DorothyM
Atlanta
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We found Capriccio while searching online for a restaurant near the Hard Rock. We had a wonderful meal. I had the linguine with white clam sauce. The flavor was perfect. It was filled wih clams in and out of the shell and lots of sweet fragrant soft garlic cloves. My husband had the black linguine with lobster. It was absolutely delicious. The pasta was so light it almost melted in your mouth. There were a lot of chunks of lobster that was perfectly cooked along with the perfect amount of alla vodka sauce. Our server was Onaga. He was knowlegable about the menu and very friendly and attentive. The violinist topped off the atmosphere perfectly! We will definitely return when we are in the area.
I
Ivyfan
Salt Lake City
21 reviews
vip
1.0
21 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience3
We were treated very poorly by our waiter
RG
RobertG
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent service and food. Our favorite restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italian restaurant in broward! Amazing energy and service! Love it. Live music is a great touch.
SY
ShmuelY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place everything was persfect, food service music the works...
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
It was very nice will be back
CS
CarolS
West Palm Beach
50 reviews
vip
4.0
50 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Celebrating a birthday! Service was great.
j
jerseygirl
West Palm Beach
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Need to remember to ask for back room if you want a quieter atmosphere to talk. But the food and service are excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent dining experience. Their specials are always fresh and delicious
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llama
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is always delicious here! We were sat in the banquet room and for most of our meal it was just us and a large party (which was a little odd), but we still enjoyed our evening overall.
FA
FrankieA
Tampa
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had another great meal, and Fran is an outstanding server
JH
JoyceH
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simmy is an amazing server! Food is always incredible!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience3
The experience was probably the worst that I have had at a restaurant in the last 15 years. We made a reservation to celebrate my birthday dinner at the location on Wednesday. The check in and greeting on entry were fine. When we were initially seated, is where the problems started. The server brought the menus and silverware small plates and bread. Both sets of silverware had dried food on both forks and 1 of the two knives. We asked for new silverware and butter for the bread (the comes with a marinara based sauce). When the butter was brought to the table, there are there spheres of it in a small cup shaped dish. When we removed the first sphere, there was black/green specs on the bottom layer of the butter. It’s clear to me at this point that there is a quality/health issue with the dishwashing services at the facility. I ordered an appetizer and a lobster bisque soup. I made it to my 3rd or 4th spoonful and felt something very sharp in my mouth. Only to discover that the “lobster” in the soup was actually a ball of steel wool. I have cuts on the roof of my mouth as well as a small split on my lip from the contact it made while ingesting the soup. I showed the steel wool to Both the waitress and the manager. The managers initial response was not “I’m so sorry”, his response was “ oh, thats what we use to clean the pots”. I’m thoroughly disgusted by the temperament and conditions here. This place needs to be reevaluated.
Capriccio Ristorante - Pembroke PinesResponded on January 13, 2023I deeply apologize for your experience at Capriccios. I am not even sure how so many calamities can happen on one table. I have spoken to the chef, the manager and to all in charge about this. We pride ourselves on service and high standards and what you experienced was not at all what Capriccios is about. Please contact me - karen@capriccios.net for further information. Your review was anonymous so I have no idea how to contact you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife’s birthday
MF
MichaelF
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
service was fantastic, food - was well balanced, good use of various rich flavors. Portions on appetizers were quite small, but tasted very good
IM
IdaM
Fort Lauderdale
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Like always dinner is on point. I had the bone in rib-eye and it was absolutely delicious. Yummy
JR
JennyR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent place !!! I recommend, good food, good service.
c
carloso
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I have been going for years. By far the best restaurant in Broward. They treat you like family
GF
GabbiF
Fort Lauderdale
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
It does not matter if it is quiet Tuesday night or New Years Eve, the food, service and environment can not be beat. I have been celebrating milestones, small victories and great dates here. NYE was no different. The drinks from the bar were well balances. The food was hot and delicious. The staff is wonderful and friendly. We will be back soon.
TS
TonyS
Richmond
152 reviews
vip
4.0
152 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Wonderful restaurant, which we visit regularly. On this visit, being NYE, place was ultra busy and service was stretched. Food was great, as usual; however, the special menu was somewhat pricier than the already pricey (regular) menu and offered variety (which we prefer) instead of prix fixe like some restaurants offer on holidays. The live music was a nice complement to the dining experience. Decorations for the holidays were special too!
ES
EricS
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
The music took a 90 minute break (or more) just as we were seated at 7:15pm, matter of fact, the only music we heard was while we waited for our table. Once seated, never played again. Food was brought out without much delay, could have been warmer. Salty sauce on scallops, was told lobster based, so thats why. But, bisque soup was real good, not salty. Veal chop average, tasty. Service was good, little rushed, but its New Years Eve so understand. $$$
DE
DEANP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is good as usual and our server Fran was exceptional and attentive. This is our go to restaurant for Italian food. I highly recommend this place.
T
Tony
Miami
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
It was New Years Eve and our first time at Capriccio’s AND it certainly won’t be the last. Everything that we experienced was exquisite from the hostess to the owner, Karen, taking us on a tour. I can understand why Capriccio’s has been so successful and in business for 35 years. We are Snowbirds and it took us 5 years to find this gem of a restaurant. Congratulations to Karen and Gianpiero Cangelosi and I wish them continued success in the future. Sincerely, Tony
KK
KoKo
Fort Lauderdale
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant ever!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent place! Highly recommend!!!
LP
LorneP
Montreal
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good experience We will return for sure
D
Dbatch
Jacksonville
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Returned to So Fla and head to go back. Was not disappointed. The Osso Bucco was outstanding as was my wife’s veal chop. Pricey but worth it for a special night out.
JD
JosephD
Miami
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
This is a fine restaurant. However, I have enjoyed a similar quality meal for less at a restaurant down the road. This doesn't discount the quality and service at this restaurant, but the prices were not equivalent to quality. We would, however, dine here again because the service was quick and servers friendly.
JP
JoseP
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience3
The food tasted like Hamburger Helper. I ordered the Penne with Shrimp and it was cold. My wife ordered the bolognese and it tasted just like hamburger helper.
TJ
TJon
Fort Lauderdale
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Both the ambiance and food were delightful. Service was prompt and accurate while prices were reasonable for the excellent quality of the courses. There is a reason why this restaurant has been in business for a long time. Regulars keep coming back and new patrons become regulars quickly. Great place to have a nice dinner experience with friends and family.
TM
TonyM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great evening. Exelent food My table was taken at my arrival. Got a different one, didn't like that.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food & service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere
RD
RodD
Jacksonville
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great Italian meal for Christmas night. It was a little noisy but the food and drinks were both good. I definitely recommend.
CB
CinneyBinney
Fort Lauderdale
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went to have Christmas Dinner. It was awesome
b
bonniet
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had reservations on Christmas Day for 5 pm. When we arrived we were seated immediately. Service was excellent and both of our meals were very delicious. One of the dishes was shrimp scampi with jumbo shrimp which I tasted and seemed to be a house favorite. Can’t wait to go back and try other dishes.

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Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Staff temperature check required

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Capriccio Ristorante - Pembroke Pines does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Capriccio Ristorante - Pembroke Pines also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 432-7001.

Capriccio Ristorante - Pembroke Pines is rated 4.8 stars by 2294 OpenTable diners.