Stella's Casa Capri

Being Kenosha, remembering the Italian authentic businesses, I had high expectations. Arrived at 4 o'clock when they open and the hostess was less than welcoming when she asked if we had a reservation we did not. There are three table for twos at the front and small spaces for those of us who didn't know a reservation was required, not large enough for bigger people. Didn't know there was a fish fry special or I would've tried it ordered the whitefish which was underwhelming as well as the potatoes and vegetables, unsure if the potatoes are fresh or canned? Not much flavor seasonings, being Italian myself, I expected, at least authentic Italian bread in the Kenosha area. The bread was something like a cafeteria in my opinion soft and airy Bolognese was a large portion with lots of meat and my dining companion enjoyed it. Bloody Mary was nice and zesty and Service was efficient and friendly walking in. It took me back in time to the 80s growing up in supper clubs. Warm and friendly atmosphere with a nice bar. Looks like a lot of regulars, frequent here which is refreshing. The salad is iceberg lettuce which I haven't seen in many years but the chicken soup was pretty flavorful and tasty and nice and hot!

While in town, my sisters and I stopped in for an impromptu dinner around 5:30. It was a Saturday night during Restaurant Week so it was busy. The hostess said there was a 2 hour wait. We were creating a plan B and decided to sit at a table in the bar and it was perfect! The bar was bustling and it was great for people watching. The big table next to us looked like they were having a great time too. Our bartender/server Jamie was fantastic!! She was so friendly, helpful and attentive, even though she was quite busy. She really made our visit even better. Our cocktails were expertly created. Dinners come with soup AND salad. We ordered pizza, chicken parmesan and the pasta sampler. Such a cool idea to try several pastas in one order. Everything was so tasty. We were way too full for dessert. The bar atmosphere and service are my favorite. I prefer to dine there now. It feels old school and comfortable. I love feeling the history behind a restaurant, knowing the dedication it took to make this a Kenosha staple.

The food wasn't bad but I wouldn't say I was blown away, I got a pasta dinner and garlic bread and a mixed drink, it was just alright. Was surprised at the lack of ambiance in the back half of the restaurant, but that's not always important to everyone. The front end near the bar had more ambiance and better lighting and was not where we were seated for our meal. We had a lovely view of paneled ceilings and the back wall. Probably wouldn't return based on prices and my first experience. Ended up just getting pasta dinner because other plates were reaching $50.

$30-50 per plate, unkept diner, but decent enough service.Driving in is not ideal, as the staff blocks the back way in. Walking in there were tables blocking half the entrance way. Waited for the greeter, than walked past the frayed tablecloths and damaged walls.Staff was friendly and did a fine enough job, but the food was packaged crackers, a mini cup of unappealing soup, a tiny side salad that wasn't much, and a main dish that was over seasoned (salty) and not worth half of what it cost.We won't be back. It would have been a 3 star experience, but the overpriced menu makes it 2 stars.It was a shame because, again, the staff wasn't terrible, but they are selling overpriced meals and the owners and chefs clearly aren't doing their part.

Cliff's notes... pizza good, ambiance badYou should play the song in the link here while reading this review to really feel this experience ... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_0dq6SL8WRcStella's was recommended to us by a reliable friend for solid pizza...the pizza is solid enough. Tasty sauce, quality cheese and sausage. All makes for a tasty pizza. In fact, Stella's offer the most Chicago like thin crust pizza of any I've tried in Wisconsin (aside from the usually Chicago franchises).Staff was friendly and attentive - no issues at all there.Stella's ambiance and atmosphere ... well, we'll only do take out if we ever try again. (Music from the link playing ?) The best way I can describe the atmosphere and vibe at Stella's is by having you recall that scene from Harry Potter in the Deathly Hollows where Harry and Hermione are dancing in the tent to some very somber music and their souls seem to be getting getting sucked from their bodies. All that is light and joyous being extinguished from the world... Eating in the dining room here is like eating pizza while wearing a Horcrux. Heck, maybe all of them at once in fact. I still feel empty in side. It's just not good."Here comes Frank and poor old JimThey're gathering round with all my friendsWe're older now, the light is dimAnd you are only just beginning" from the song...Stella's is styled exactly in the same fashion as your typical Long Island Italian eatery... (Eg, Mama Lombardi's but on a budget). It's just sooooo many bad ideas in decorating 198X under one roof. It's the stone aggregate walls, the shrine of the owners, dim can lighting, the porny Goodfellas bar, the regulars (who apparently are likely local golfers), the booths with chairs(?), and the pièce de résistance, the defunct corner waterfall which now serves as a shrine to a collection of sad faux plants... All culminating In an intensely sad feeling and a need to flee. Run Ron, run.... eat this pizza, but just not here with the Horcruxes!

We were collectively horrified by the harmful treatment of all staff: the two waitresses and owner. I was with my nephew and his wife who have frequented this restaurant on many occasions. At least five times he ordered the "King" filet mignon. In my 60 years i have ordered filers too many times to recount. What they brought to us was no larger than an 8 ounce. When i brought it up to our waitress she snapped at me and insisted that it was the 12 ounce. Then she said the steaks are determined by length and depth. I tried to reason with her by insisting that in my whole life, no restaurant justified the size of their steaks by this metric. At standstill, i recommended she weigh the steak. If it was 10 ounces (2 ounces less because of the o25% standard for loss of weight for cooking), i would concede my position. She refused. I then asked to speak to a manager. Instead she sent over another waitress. I said more or less the same thing in a calm but stern voice. She also snapped at me and repeated the same "length and depth" response. Frustrated, i asked her to take the steak bad to weigh it. She responded accused me of being inappropriately angry, grabbed the dish, and walked away. Then the owner/cook came out and asked "what was the problem?" I went through the same questions and explanations. When i calmly asked - now three times - to settle the matter by weighing it, he said the steak will be removed from the bill and angrily and abruptly walked away. We left with my nephew not getting his meal. We left the restaurant feeling bullied. The bottom line was they tried to gaslight us into believing we were the problem while holding onto to the above mentioned ridiculous, manipulative and dishonest position regarding the steak. We left feeling bullied and a bit traumatized.

I really want to like this place because it's close toHome. But it is way overpriced for the quality of the food. Specifically, I ordered chicken parm and I received a loaf of ground chicken disguised as chicken breast. Now the menu says "chicken breast" and I suppose technically one could argue that it is ground chicken breast and therefore not false advertising. But we all know chicken parm should be a piece of chicken breast pounded, breaded, fried and then covered in sauce and cheese. It's not hard. So i paid $22 for a processed chicken patty topped with cheese and sauce. Gross you guys. I haven't had chicken parm since we moved here from NY 3 years ago and THIS IS WHY! Everyone is always talking about how kenosha is "SO ITALIAN". No. It is midwest italian. And it's gross. With that said, the mozzarella marinara was delicious. But they charged us $14.95 for it yet on the website it's $10.95.

My sister and I enjoyed our meals as well as the great customer service that was nicely provided. We will definitely be coming back! And, yes, we recommended this restaurant to our family and friends.

I ordered the grilled salmon pasta Verde, but I substituted for veal. The waitress was helfpul and asked thr chef. They asked how I wanted the veal cooked. I asked for it to be made the way the chef recommended. It was amazing! Mom had the fish fry. I love the ambiance at the bar. The wine pour is the best around. The salad and soup is great here as well. I also recommend the shrimp Ala vodka. My mom loves the pizza. This is her favorite restaurant.

We should have stuck with their pizza which is always good. We had the combo plate. Partially frozen gnocchi. Thin sauce. Disappointed.