Capri di Nuovo

My cousins and I wanted to get pizza. The vibe of Capri was very traditional which is hard to find in pizza restaurants. I will say this is on my list of pizza places in Wisconsin now. The service was pretty good. And the pizza was really tasty. I like the green olives on the vegetarian pizza! I will have to try it again!

It was Friday night and I had to take an unexpected trip to the ER with my mom. During her visit that ended up being in excess of six hours, my husband and I needed to run out and have some dinner before heading back to the ER. Capri di Nuovo is 3 minutes from Aurora and provided a much needed oasis in our otherwise bleak Friday evening. We were able to sit on their charmingly lit planter lined patio. We began the evening with whiskey old fashioneds made the Wisconsin style. They were great. For our dinner, I got their individual sized Italian cobb salad which was small but mighty. It was bursting with freshness and flavor. My dining companion got their lasagna with ricotta, which was huge. I had a couple bites and it was all cheesy deliciousness. One note: it came with two serving spoons and is definitely meant to feed 2-3 people (we didn't know and he ordered as his entree!). I also got a side of garlic bread and a small side of one piece, came with two large pieces. They were a bit hard/crunchy for my taste but the flavor was great. The service was attentive and kind and the prices are incredibly reasonable.Get to it!

Great place for Italian food and service. The place is a little small but has outdoor covered seating. They have great weekly specials. If you have kids they give them dough to play with while waiting for their food. Garlic bread is really good and has nice sized portions for reasonable prices.

My mom randomly came into town and she wanted Italian--I've read good reviews and went once with girlfriends so I picked here. Because it was just us two, I'm glad I did :) It was a Tuesday and we waited around 45 minutes. I don't know if this is the norm due to the smaller amount of seating or if it was because the Tuesday special are "kids eat free" and "buy one get one half off lasagna". With just my mom, this was fine! But if with a group or kids, the wait with minimal wait space could have been tricky. Speaking of the entrance and wait space--there is a counter that is for pick-up; I love this (lots of people coming in for their take-out)! But once they clarify that, no one ever directed you to go check in at the bar; I think this would be helpful for those who aren't regulars. I found myself directing others to the bar so they didn't waste time waiting and wondering what they do lolOnce we were seated, we ordered right away and I loved our server; he was really kind and came to check on us the perfect amount of times. We got a Salad for Two (Caesar--I swear they make homemade dressing? It was good) and lasagna. The lasagna was nice and hot, the sauce was sweet, and the garlic bread was full of garlic (personally, I love this). I have had two meals of leftovers since. If you've got time just in case the wait is a bit longer, you should go! Just know you go actually check in if other patrons are crowding the entrance ;)

The pizza itself is great and has a really distinctive flavor overall. But to me, star of the show is the garlic bread, which I consider the best I've ever had. Your arteries will harden and it's probably the highest concentration of calories, fat and carbs you'll ever intake in one sitting, but it's worth it on occasion. YOLO

I made a 6:00 reservation for 12 people on a Sunday night. We were seated outside, inside the not-so-new white tent, which was outfitted with a loud space heater, wrought iron patio furniture, and a door that didn't close all the way. While I was told they weren't short staffed, our service was extremely slow. One of our guests had to order a glass of wine 3 times before he finally got it. It also took about 45 minutes to receive our dinners, and when they arrived, much of them were not up to the standards I'd read about. The garlic bread was overcooked and oily, a Chicago style pizza was not hot all the way through, an Italian Beef sandwich was tough, a Carbonara sauce began curdling half way through the meal and a shrimp scampi was "not the best I've had." It's possible they were just having an off night, but a one-time visit was enough for me.

Capri is old-school, hand-made pasta, and local West Allis Italian joint. The garlic bread is as big as head and so deliciously buttery. This time, we shared one large piece of bread & enjoyed the others at home. The ambiance is small, cute, and quaint. A handy take-out desk is in front for those times you want take-out. There were a lot of orders going out the door. We did call ahead and put our name on the waiting list. It was early on a Friday night and they already had a 35 minute wait, but they do not have a lot of seating. My chicken Marcela was delicious, home made sauce. My sons lasagna was good and hot. He did order the adult large portion and had two more meals out of the full dish. The plates were large and prices acceptable for the portions. The service was on point. We have been twice now and we will be back again.

Calling Capri di Nuovo at 6:20 on a Tuesday during winter, I was surprised at a 40 minute wait since I had not heard of the place prior. We understood once we started eating. The inside isn't huge, mostly 13 tables of four. They somewhat recently renovated, hence the "di Nuovo." It still exuded traditional Italian. They also have a tent outside with tables. Our server had a fun personality and was patient with our indecisiveness. I recommend the sampler platter for first time visitors; it came with the following:2 wings. The garlic ones were very good but not a ton of meat. The regular wings app comes with 10 wings. The price is probably worth it if you like wings.5 thick eggplant fries- They were good. Obviously it tastes like eggplant.2 stuffed mushrooms also good2 motterella sticks. These wonton fried cheese sticks were not great, chewy. And thick cheese. Garlic bread huge portion. Addicting and not overly cheesy.Spinach artichoke would order again. Not too oily. Doesn't taste fake or frozen like many restaurants.Entrees tried:Capri salad Good size even for 2. Excellent tasting. The Italian Dressing also very good.Chicken Alfredo chicago pizza. Very filling. Good not a ton of chicken per cheese. A little soupy. Still good reheatedClassic Lasagna is pretty good. The cover and bake the top with cheese. The insides primilary consisted of a traditional red sauce, noodles, and meat. It is not full of herbs or ricotta, although you can buy ricotta for $2. It doesn't need the ricotta, it's that tasty. BOGOHO on Tuesdays. Comes with garlic bread.Stallis pizza also good. The thin crust was crisp, not burnt or limp. They have a variety of deals throughout the week.

Shout out to Capri di Nuovo, which has a relaxed, "locals" vibe. Andy, the manager, was friendly, knowledgeable & accommodating of dietary restrictions. Our registered & certified therapy dog was welcomed with open arms. The food was delicious, especially the garlic bread. Portions were generous. Nathan, our server, was amazing. We will be back!Anyone who has food allergies knows how hard it can be to dine out. Both Andy & Nathan took this VERY seriously. I felt heard, understood, & safe. Capri has earned my trust & our return business!

Wonderful pizza! It was fresh and nice and crispy. Definitely coming back in the near future!! 5 stars for sure!