Mama Capri - Brooklyn

Name: Mama Capri - Brooklyn
Address: 247 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11231
Telephone: (917) 909-0237
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

38 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Our philosophy is to cook from the heart. We make food that we love, for people to share with those they love. We value quality and authenticity above all.

We belive great food is born from fresh and natural ingredients, and therefore insist on using the finest produce available - we do not do shortcuts.

Whether it's our daily specials and fresh pasta, a tasting menu that begins with prosciutto and cheese directly from Italy - our team at Mama Capri is confident you will enjoy our menu.

We welcome you and look forward to seeing you soon.

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(917) 909-0237

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 4:30 pm–9:15 pm Sat, Sun 12:30 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(917) 909-0237
Website
http://www.mamacapri.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Telia

Location
247 Smith St Brooklyn, NY 11231
Neighborhood
Carroll Gardens
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Tagliere Italiano$25.00
Selection of Italian cheeses and cold-cuts, bruschetta with cherry tomatoes and basil
Fritto Misto del Mare$16.00
Crispy golden fried calamari and shrimps
Zuppa di Cozze$15.00
Mussel soup with tomato served with garlic croutons
Caprese$15.00
Salad with buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, EVO oil, basil and balsamic vinegar
Parmigiana di Melanzane$14.00
Eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil
Burrata$20.00
Burrata mozzarella with basil pesto and cherry tomatoes
Bruschetta al Pomodoro$10.00
Classic cherry tomatoes and basil bruschetta (4 slices)

Pasta

Mama Capri Risotto$18.00
Risotto with shrimps and lemon zest. Please allow additional cooking time
Scialatielli allo Scoglio$22.00
Homemade pasta with seafood and cherry tomatoes
Spaghetti alle Vongole$18.00
Spaghetti with clams, garlic EVO oil and parsley
Spaghetti alla Nerano$17.00
Spaghetti with zucchini, provolone cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano and basil
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina$18.00
Homemade gnocchi with tomato sauce and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Pasta alla Bolognese$16.00
Pasta with beef ragù, tomato sauce and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Spaghettone Pomodoro e Basilico$16.00
Artisanal bronze-drawn spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and basil sauce

Secondi

Cubo di Tonno in Crosta di Sesamo$24.00
Tuna cube in sesame crust, served with mixed seasonal salad
Polipetti Affogati$23.00
Baby octopus slowly-cooked in tomato sauce, black olives and capers
Calamari Ripieni$20.00
Stuffed calamari with mixed Italian herbs, black olives, capers and cherry tomatoes
New York Strip Steak$30.00
New York strip steak served with arugula, cherry tomatoes and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Polpette al Ragù$18.00
Meatballs in a Neapolitan tomato ragù sauce (5 meatballs)
Grilled Chicken$14.00
Grilled chicken tenders served with zucchini "alla scapece" (fried zucchini marinated with balsamic vinegar, mint and basil)

Insalate

Insalata di Mare$16.00
Octopus, squids, calamari and shrimps salad in a lemon dressing
Insalata di Melone$14.00
Cantaloupe melon, red onion, stracciatella cheese, mint leaves and pistachio. Served with EVO oil and lemon dressing
Spinaci$10.00
Salad with spinach, apples, cranberries, walnuts, goat cheese and red wine vinaigrette
Rucola$10.00
Salad with baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and lemon vinaigrette

Contorni

Friarielli$8.00
Sautéed broccoli rabes in EVO oil, garlic and crushed pepper
Melanzane a Funghetto$7.00
Eggplants sautéed in EVO oil with chopped tomatoes and basil
Zucchine alla Scapece$7.00
Fried zucchini marinated with balsamic vinegar, mint and basil
Verdure Grigliate$8.00
Grilled seasonal vinaigrette

Desserts

Cannoli$9.00
Crunchy fried cannoli filled with ricotta cheese, chocolate drops and pistachio crumbs
Caprese al Limone$9.00
Almond and lemon cake served with vanilla gelato
Caprese al Cioccolato$9.00
Almond and chocolate cake served with vanilla gelato
Tiramisù$9.00
Ladyfinger cookies, mascarpone cheese, espresso coffee, with a hint of Maraschino liqueur
Sorbetto al Limone$9.00
Lemon sorbet
Gelato$5.00
Selection of Italian gelato: chocolate, vanilla, strawberry or pistachio

What 38 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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FrankP
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Was seated in the back by the restrooms, so right off the bat I wasn’t feeling it. The appetizer we had was great. My partner had the gnocchi which he enjoyed. I had a steak which was chewy and undercooked and didn’t get a good sear. I guess I shouldn’t have expected much in terms of steak from a pasta place. The wine list was reasonable. All in all it was fine but we probably won’t be returning. The waitress was great though.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were looking for a place to eat near the Barclays center but everything was booked or more fast food style. This was about a fifteen minute walk. So glad we did! Food was amazing and service and ambiance was too. Highly recommend it. A hidden gem.
QP
QuentinP
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
New neighborhood favorite! The food was absolutely delicious - I ordered the Mama Capri risotto and I HIGHLY recommend the Tartufo al Limoncello for dessert. Rocco was our waiter and he was so helpful and made our experience even better.
M
Marci
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Charming gem ; Delicious, authentic Italian food, beautiful decor and ambiance, super clean, great host.. Would definitely go back .. don’t miss out on this one..
C
Cris
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was very good and the staff knew a lot about the origins of the food from Southern Italy,
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall1food5service1ambience3
They only had one server for the whole place, took 60 minutes to even put a drink order in.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Posto adorabile, servizio impeccabile e cibo all’altezza !!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2021
overall3food3service2ambience2
Took a friend here for his birthday. While the ambiance and decor was unflatteringly coastal and marginally confused, the food was decent. The calamari is great, the bruschetta is fair, and as far as entrees are concerned, you should probably order a pasta dish. The service was alright. The food seemed to take a bit long, but we didn’t mind too much thanks to the appetizers and delightful conversation. Come here if you must, and you likely won’t be disappointed, but it’s certainly not a first option or something you need to plan ahead.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Montreal
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a really great restaurant with pasta like in Italy!! 🤗
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, nice selection of wine.
R
Rich
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food, good service and good value. Not quite 5* quality but I enjoyed it
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing attention and the food was fabulous.
BB
BethB
New York Area
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very much enjoyed our late lunch/early dinner. The lemon Vinaigrette dressing on the arugula salad was delicious. Loved the meatballs, too.
N
Nancy
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2021
overall3food3service5ambience2
We were celebrating a birthday and decided to try it but we weren't very impressed. super casual, no ambiance/decor. The octopus carpaccio appetizer was amazing. The homemade pasta quality was very good. The sauces on the Gnocchi and cavatelli with squid ragu were too salty. The Polipetti Affogati was tasty and tender but the however considering it is an entree, the portion was too small. It was served only with 2 slices of bread. Meatballs were good but didn't come with anything, I find this odd. Both of those entrees mentioned should have come with pasta. The menu is extremely limited. Maybe it's an ok neighborhood place for a weeknight.
IB
IanB
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Meal was really delicious, especially the eggplant and tomato side dish. Service was outstanding!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fritto misto was great The pasta is amazing! Cooked al dente! We would def come back
KS
KlS94
New York Area
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lovely dinner, homemade pastas were delicious as was the salmon and risotto. We sat outside - service was friendly and accommodating. Nice wine selection. Will be back :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
I live this place. Best cannolis I ever had and I am a long time Carroll Gardens’ resident.
JW
JenniferW
Tallahassee
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
I am a matchmaker, and I made this reservation on behalf of a client of mine. She was running late and the restaurant staff were very accommodating and helpful with relaying the information to her date. Both diners said the neighborhood was really cute, the ambiance of the restaurant was excellent for date night, and the food was top notch. I will absolutely send future clients here for dates.
BK
BobKat
Cincinnati
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was fantastic and the service was exceptional! We had such lovely experience.
I
Islandgirl24
New York Area
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely setting, delicious food, friendly service. What’s better than that?
SB
SalvatoreB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. A little piece of Capri and Naples found in Brooklyn.
LC
LauraC
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience4
Cute space!
RC
RCas
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food & service. Waitress provided amazing service-explanation, no pressure, follow up. Food including fried calamari and vongolle were excellent-cooked perfectly. Can't wait to go back.
RR
RonniR
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great outdoor dining experience
B
Blbrunch
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
I never write reviews and that I’m writing one now is a testament to this restaurant. Stunning decor, super friendly staff, between 3 people we ordered 6 dishes and I can’t decide what was the best. Will absolutely go back- you will not regret eating here!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was delicious! We each had a pasta dish. It’s a very cute place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience4
The food was excellent
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
everything is perfect, the food is really great! Thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Suggestion: Make sure you make a reservation before you go. After 7, This place really fills up. Great intimate restaurant with wonderful Italian comfort food. In the center of smith street you get service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and dining environment!
BJ
BenjaminJ
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2019
overall3food2service2ambience5
Our order was sour, off or expired (burrata). We have had this dish in many restaurants and have never returned food but in this case we returned it. No big deal... Then the chef came out to argue with us, telling us we are “wrong” and that it’s imported from Italy. We said no problem but there are many opportunities for dairy imported from Italy to go bad. He made it a much bigger deal than it needed to be. The rest of the food was ok (nothing amazing) and we waited over 20 minutes to get the bill. They tried to charge us for the dish we returned. No apology, no humility. I wouldn’t come back.
RC
ReneeC
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good value, friendly service. Low key and casual. Good place for conversations
OT
OpenTable Diner
Berlin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2019
overall1food3service2ambience1
one hour and a half of waiting time for pasta is not acceptable. sorry.
RS
RoseannS
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Authentic Italian food with consistent good service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome experience at Mama Capri. We enjoyed it thoroughly. Definitely make reservations! We will return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and the atmosphere was very nice and quaint, while still sending hip vibes.
AA
AlexandraA
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2019
overall5food4service4ambience4
We weren't sure what to expect from a restaurant that aspires to evoke a feel of the Amalfi Coast--ambitious, to say the least. They delivered. The food was excellent! We loved the risotto, the spaghetti with zucchini and the baby octopus. It was BYOB but a liquor license was forthcoming. I look forward to going back.

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Mama Capri - Brooklyn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (917) 909-0237.

Mama Capri - Brooklyn is rated 4.5 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(917) 909-0237

Additional information

Neighborhood
Carroll Gardens
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 4:30 pm–9:15 pm Sat, Sun 12:30 pm–9:45 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Telia
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mamacapri.com/
Phone number
(917) 909-0237

Mama Capri - Brooklyn

Not bookable

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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Antipasti

Tagliere Italiano$25.00

Fritto Misto del Mare$16.00

Zuppa di Cozze$15.00

Caprese$15.00

Parmigiana di Melanzane$14.00

Burrata$20.00

Bruschetta al Pomodoro$10.00

Pasta

Mama Capri Risotto$18.00

Scialatielli allo Scoglio$22.00

Spaghetti alle Vongole$18.00

Spaghetti alla Nerano$17.00

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina$18.00

Pasta alla Bolognese$16.00

Spaghettone Pomodoro e Basilico$16.00

Secondi

Cubo di Tonno in Crosta di Sesamo$24.00

Polipetti Affogati$23.00

Calamari Ripieni$20.00

New York Strip Steak$30.00

Polpette al Ragù$18.00

Grilled Chicken$14.00

Insalate

Insalata di Mare$16.00

Insalata di Melone$14.00

Spinaci$10.00

Rucola$10.00

Contorni

Friarielli$8.00

Melanzane a Funghetto$7.00

Zucchine alla Scapece$7.00

Verdure Grigliate$8.00

Desserts

Cannoli$9.00

Caprese al Limone$9.00

Caprese al Cioccolato$9.00

Tiramisù$9.00

Sorbetto al Limone$9.00

Gelato$5.00

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