Capo's Restaurant & Speakeasy

My wife and I have wanted to go to a speakeasy for some time and on our recent trip to Las Vegas, we looked into one and found Capo's. Per their website and the many reviews here, you need to call to make a reservation and get the password to gain entry. When we arrived to the long warehouse like building, there is only one clue to where the entrance is at the east corner of the building. Once in the entry area, you have to ring a bell which prompts someone behind the door to open a peephole and ask whatcha want. You tell him you have reservations and give him the password and he lets you in. Ours was "Rocky Balboa" to which he told us, "Who gives a f' about him" and he let us in.Once in, your eyes need to adjust to the very dark interior catered to the styles of the 50s. We were seated in front of the lounge singer, Larry, who was an absolute hoot! He placed the mic in our faces more than once to get our singing on the PA as did he with others. In fact, at one point, he grabbed guests from around the restaurant to latch onto the people train he created. It was just too incrediblely fun.The food is crazy amazing, too. The meatballs with the secret Al Capone's Grandma's sauce recipe is worth the visit alone. Everything we ordered came in large portions and was quite filling. We couldn't finish our meal because it was just much. Service was quick and friendly as well.To keep things a secret from the outside world, you must leave through a different door of entry which has a tape marking of a body. Maybe from someone that didn't pay their bill? Maybe. Either way, though, you're going to have a blast here and you'll love the food and full bar of drinks.

This place is super cool. We went on a Sunday, there was live entertainment, we were seated right at the stage. We ordered the calamari and Caesar salad to share, my main was salmon piccata, my partner had lasagna. The service was superb, they didn't miss a thing. Food service was timed impeccably. My only complaint was dessert. I had the Nutella cake and partner had cheesecake. Both were very ordinary, boring. I could not discern any Nutella flavor. It was basically a chocolate flavored cheesecake, but not a good chocolate. Just bland. The cheesecake tasted like a thawed, store-bought frozen dessert. Other than those, Capo's was great, would go again.

Capo's Las Vegas - Still the Same Mobster Vibe, Just a Little Less "Family" This TimeWalking into Capo's is like stepping straight into a Scorsese film--red leather booths, dim lighting, and the distinct feeling that someone named Vinny is making "business decisions" in the back. It's that perfect hole-in-the-wall Italian joint where the food is always phenomenal, the music is straight out of a gangster flick, and you half-expect someone to whisper, "Forget about it" as you twirl your spaghetti.Now, let's talk service. It used to feel like you were part of the family--the kind they actually like, not the kind they send to "take a long vacation." But this time? They seemed BUSY--really busy. The warm, personal touch that made Capo's legendary? A little harder to find. Not that anyone was rude--just less chatty, more hustling. Maybe someone owed them money, maybe the kitchen was just slammed--I'll never know.But you know what? The food is still absolutely killer. The meatballs? Big enough to double as self-defense weapons. The pasta? Al dente perfection. The sauces? Rich, bold, and straight-up addicting. And let's not forget the garlic bread--it's so good, I'd be willing to do some questionable things for an unlimited supply. So, is Capo's still the go-to Italian mobster hideout of my dreams? Absolutely. Do I miss that old-school, "you're one of us" feeling? A little. But at the end of the day, when the food still makes you want to kiss your fingers like an old Italian grandma, you know you've come to the right place.

Rude, uncooperative, lying staff. Tried to stiff me with the bill from adjacent diners who I didn't even know. The doorman (Terry), who at times, also claimed to be the manager, has a mouth that won't quit. Then, perhaps to apologize, he had the nerve to wrap one arm across my shoulders and one hand on my chest. I don't know if he was trying to grope me or hug me, but he didn't have my consent. He's lucky I didn't call the police. You don't insult someone, make an ass out of yourself and then try to hug the person you were threatening only a few moments earlier. Vixin (yes that was her name, according to the bill), our server, after announcing "due to policy" that she could only split a table into two checks, refused to split our table's check at the end of our meals. We didn't even know the other people at the table! I asked her and then told her to split the check, exactly as she offered prior to our meal. After interrupting me 5 or 6 times (loudly, since there was live music playing about 8 feet away), I finally asked if she would "please, just shut up and stop interrupting." That's when the vixin went off and got the doorman involved. I'm sorry, but asking someone to "Please shut up," after constantly interrupting and talking over a customer, was far less rude than how she treated me. Her solution was to walk off and get "Terry the doorman" to demand to know, "who do you think you are to tell my waitress to shut up?"This neanderthal proceeded to ask 7 or 8 diners from adjacent tables, "who is this guy?" Only two people in the entire place knew me, but all that should have mattered was that I was a paying customer.For the record, I lost this battle. I paid one of the other diners at the table our share of the bill and then some. I suggested he not tip the waitress, but I left enough money in the event he was not assertive enough to refuse the tip.When you first enter this restaurant, the doorman is super rude and initially, that is just part of their schtick. What we learned is this place has no customer service. Splitting our check was just common sense and would have been easy to do, even if the waitress was totally illiterate (it's what they have computerized cash registers for). Had I been a woman, the doorman would have had assault charges filed.I have eaten here several times over the past 20-plus years, but never again. I am absolutely disgusted.

Absolutely had the best time! I could not imagine a better dining experience we were craving pasta happen to drive-by and thought let's give it a try. We had no idea what we were about to experience. We went into the door to get in and we transported into a mobster situation and the guy that opens up that little door panel and speak to you did an amazing job , that door open up to let you in and you are going to your seat, absolutely loved it, the vibe and decor a lady singing sultry. It was like you were in a movie. Our waiter was excellent. We placed our food and drink orders Everything was delicious I would recommend this place a 100 times over! If you like the old Vegas mobster type of theme this is definitely the place for you

This place has been on my list for a while. I am absolutely happy that we finally were able to visit this restaurant while on a trip to Vegas. Wonderful service. The ambiance is elegant. Live music and big food servings. We had the lasagna and the chicken parm. That was amazing. I definitely recommend anyone looking for the real Vegas feel to visit this place.

Definitely exciting coming in. Don't want to ruin it for the first timers. You're for sure going to have to adjust to the darkness inside tho. We all had to bust out phones out to read the menu. Server was helpful but was very quick about everything, getting drinks in and food right away. I went with the shrimp scampi. I was tasty just had to add a pinch of salt. The bread for the table was good with the pasta. Drinks were ok. But the live music sure was nice. Overall different from other restaurants which was cool.

Absolutely amazing! When I make it back to Vegas, Capo's is a must stop food visit for sure! Ok so I only took a picture of my food - but give me grace because I did sample everyone's food in my party and itwas sooooo good. One may argue that you can't go wrong with a salad, but that is untrue. I'm a salad dressing snob, the dressing and what you add to a salad is what makes it either meh or whoa - and mine was a big whoa! Just delicious. The pasta entree that the wife got was delicious and so was the other pasta meal that our friend got. The drinks were amazing. And so was the customer service!Nice, dark atmosphere with live music. Easy to find - just look for the entrance sign hahahahaha.

We were in Vegas for a convention and a buddy recommended this place. We decided to give it a try. I ordered the Scarface Shrimp Shampi. I will start with the good, the dish was very lemony. So if you like lemon, this dish is for you. Unfortunately for me, the lemon was a bit overwhelming. I couldn't really taste the butter, garlic or wine sauce. The portions were a bit on the small size. I left the place still hungry. For $33, it was a bit pricy for me. Another member of my party for the Fredo's Wise Guy Alfredo and while he said the meal was delicious, he also stated the portions were also smaller than expected especially for it being $26. We ordered the side of bread ($2.50). I asked if the bread was enough for a table of 4 and the waiter assured it was plenty of bread so we ordered just one portion. Well it was barely any bread and we each got two small slices each. The bread was delicious and fresh out of the oven though so that was good. The ambience was dark and pretty loud. There was a live performer singing so that was a nice touch. But it was so loud, I couldn't hear myself think, let alone try to have a conversation at the table. Overall, it was an average experience. For the price, I think I will skip this place next time.

The service is GREAT, the food is outstanding and the entertainment is superThanks for the eveningTommyFredrico Bobby If you are in Vegas, you need to eat a meal here.