Kerbside pickup
Yes
Capri Restaurant & Pizza in Rockford
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Location on the map
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great cocktails
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Historic
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Yes
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 815-965-6341
Site: http://www.caprirockford.com/
Site: http://www.caprirockford.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:4:30–9PM
- Thursday:4:30–9PM
- Friday:4:30–10PM
- Saturday:4:30–10PM
- Sunday:4:30–9PM
Comments (199)
Straight outta Goodfellas in the best way. Decor is beautiful! Atmosphere is wonderful, comfortable, has a bit of reverb or echo if it gets lively.Food...its okay. Ive been on the fence. Crust is like a cracker, but good of you got sauce. A a whole lot of mozzarella on it. Can be great for some and not so for others.Bread is soft and fresh. Wine was perfect temperature and a lot of usual choices.
Absolutely phenomenal! Take one bite of their food and you feel like you’re front and center at the coliseum in Rome! Authentic and delicious. Changed my life!
Great pizza and fettuccine!Also the special salad is delicious!Friendly, clean , very welcoming environment!
Vintage, classic Italian, never had a bad thing off their menu. Friendly staff with great manners and work ethic.
Really good meal and experience tonight. I like the atmosphere (though it can be loud- only downside here). Their house dressing was excellent- very different. I had the lasagna and thoroughly enjoyed it. Its a great value too- $9.50 for lasagna, salad, bread, ice cream, and coffee. Our server Jennifer was very friendly and on top of things. Thank you Capri!
The best pizza and salad and everything else rocks! great people. my sat nite pizza place thanks capri!😬😬😬
I order the same pizza all the time, everything pizza,NO OLIVES, ANCHOVIES, NO GREEN PEPPER ON 1 HALF, EXTRA CHEESE! Twice Ive paid damn near $30 for the wrong pie! I called this last time and a manager got on the phone and acts like the person who took my order couldnt have messed up and put OLIVES and GREEN PEPPER all over my pizza,saying that there was a miss communication between us! And asked if I wanted to return the pizza, as high as gas is,NOT!! Dont appreciate these people acting like Im confused about My order and definitely wont be placing another order, EVER🤬🤬🤬🤬
Easily the best pizza in town. The dining room does feel dated, but still a great place to get take-out
Came twice, disappointed both times. First time was fettucini alfredo with chicken. Got the order, couldnt find but a small piece of chicken.Second time was a small pizza, just didnt taste that good. Maybe the 3rd times the charm...
Had meat balls in bowl with sauce and cheese. Delicious. Our waitress wss awesome as we had a big group in the back room.
Awesome pizza!! I have been ordering and eating here since I was a young lad! I still love their food especially the pizza!😋
Delicious!! I highly recommend anyone craving some authentic Italian food to come here! The chicken parmesan was perfection, I cant wait to come back ❤
We had our Christmas party at Capri for the second year in a row. We order our food ahead of time and they are very accommodating. We just love this place! And lucky for me, they have gluten-free alternatives.
Classic Rockford staple. Friendly staff. Parking in the back. Probably a good idea to make a reservation on Friday and Saturday.
Great food and service! Its no wonder they stay busy. We had the chicken parmesan and baked mostaccioli, which were perfectly delicious. Our waitress was attentive and polite.
Never been and was looking for somewhere local and good. Prices werent bad and food was amazing. The wait was a bit long but well worth it.
Fabulous surprise Birthday party went great the server was the best.. but the food and for a small wine list was excellent..
Updated 3/2018 *** see updates below. It’s not what it used to be service wise, they do still have the best pizza in town. Stick with carry out.Lowering my review by 1 star. The hostess working tonight was extremely rude. Not what we’re used to.Update 2. Lowering another star. We just went back, same hostess. No one ever came to the table, she admitted that she forgot to tell the waitstaff as we were walking out. The place was not busy. After being gone from Rockford 10 years, this was the one place we looked forward to being able to frequent. We’re not going back now. If the pizza wasn’t still the best in town, this would be 1 Star now. Sad.
Loved our made to order, fresh-baked, Capri pizza! YUM!
Fantastic pizza. Get the #17. Perfect amount of just the right everything. Seriously best pizza ever. I thought the crust looked too thick, but I was wrong. It was perfect and crisp and the caramelized onions and tomato make it the best.
This is a staple from my childhood in Rockford! Garlic Cheese Bread w/stretchy satisfying ribbons of Mozzarella and the Best Pizza Crust in the world!It STAYS BUSY! Make a reservation and expect to spend some time waiting.
Authentic pizza! Best in town, havent been here since 1976, what a great new/old memory...#1 always!
Never had anything except delicious food here pizza is exceptional
Thank you for kindly asking & yes Capri is truly and always been the Best Ever .
Delicious Pizza . Very Busy !!!
God was excellent and priceless exceptionally affordable! $20 got me a full course meal inluding deleting and dessert AND lunch for tomorrow (not just left overs)
Good service, all we really tried was the pizza and it was awful. The taste was hard to describe, kind of an airy, empty taste. Not sure if anything else was good but I wont get the pizza again.
Had an absolutely wonderful dinner out with my family. Food was amazing and plentiful. Prices were very reasonable and the service was fantastic. The drinks are not watered down and not a bad price either. I am so mad at myself for not trying this place sooner. Get the apple harvest salad you will not be disappointed.
Great place for Dinner, Drinks, Friends. Never had a bad experience once. Been going there for years. The owners, cooks and wait staff are amazing and friendly people. I highly recommend Capri.
The Michaels special salad is excellent. Very fresh, lots of sausage and hardboiled egg slices, and a very tasty, slightly sweet italian dressing. Also good pizza. The family fest pasts is a lot a food for the money.
My grandaughter had pizza. I had pasta. Very good food
Great food at a very reasonable price. Took home a ton of leftovers!
I have been coming here for nearly 40 years. I now live in New York and I still come back every time I am in town.Its one of the few places that when you walk in, the first things you see is the people in the kitchen preparing the food. They have nothing to hide.What really gets me, is there is some of the people in the kitchen that worked there when I was a kid. This restaurant will always have a place in my heart, and the food will always have a place in my belly.
Excellent pizza and friendly service, was here with a group of about twenty for a friends birthday and had a great time
Ive been eating there since I was a child and still loving it!
Have been buying pizza here for years, last night something was different, was not made by Vito the older gentleman. Half the sausage half the sauce and you could tell, it tasted like any other ordinary pizza. I was pretty disappointed because you always know what to expect when you get a capri of pizza
Awesome everything!!! Pizza, garlic bread, sausage, lasagna, chicken Parm, meatballs. Went to a concert at the Coronado after dinner. I was nearly in a food coma! Everything was INCREDIBLE!!!! Will drive from Chicago suburbs again just to eat!!!!
Great food! Service was a little slow but with covid no one is working....so it is expected. The bourbon selection is not the best but they still had a couple to choose from.
Best garlic bread in town, pizza 🍕 seemed a little plain, I like the real spiced taste this pizza seemed just a tad bland. Not very much cheese and sausage was very undercooked. I do love the pasta and garlic cheese bread though. Very nice customer service as well.
Ordered the chicken marsala pasta, found about 5 dice size pieces of reformulated chicken meat pieces (not fresh chicken) the equivalent of maybe 2 portabella mushrooms thinly sliced, and a plateful of spaghetti in some sauce of undistinguishable flavor kind of an Alfredo mixed with some sweet flavor reminiscent of marsala wine. My companion ordered the shrimp scampi pasta. Same weird Alfredo like sauce on the pasta with some garlic aftertaste and a total of 6 or so shrimps. Areal disappointment. The salad was fresh, and the bread was warm. As they say in the old country: Non mi vedrai presto, troverò un Vero ristorante italiano.
First time here and I regret to say that I waited FAR too long to visit! This place is awesome. Comfy place with authentic Italian restaurant vibes. The pizza is spot on and delicious right out of the oven...let me tell you, it’s still good several hours later as well. It had the perfect ratio of cheese to sauce and toppings and the crust was superb. Service was excellent and friendly....had plenty of time to enjoy the salad and garlic bread before the entrees arrived. Will be returning soon.
Over 40+ years, never a bad experience - NEVER EVER!!!
Super good food, not pricey, and very friendly staff!!
Just got some for dinner, my report will be odd. I got myself a pizza, and they have good sizes for when you have a family get together, eating with one other, or just by yourself! The pizza was.. ok. The cheese almost tasted EXACTLY like string cheese, and seemed kind of thick like string cheese too. I dont know if its just my imagination or maybe some odd food theory. For the appitizers, the garlic bread was good (good as in it only tastes like garlic bread and theres no other weird taste with it) and the garlic pizza bread thing was good too. 5 stars for the other foods, -1. Star for odd tasting pizza cheese and some of the bread being a bit black.Overall, pretty good food!
Great food, cool looking place inside, you can waych the pizza being made
Capri Restaurant is a place where you can take your family enjoy amazing homemade fresh pizza pastas and more great wine selection great people working the business I give this place five stars and I also recommend you try Capri Pizza and understand what a real Pizza is all about
Pizza was delicious! 🍕 Great dinner after City Market ! 🍻
The best food for the last 50 years!!!! Great service and got seated away.parking lot kinda scary but its Rockford.Cany wait till next time.love to see what I used to say when I was little.theres the little man in there.no disrespect.thanks for all the fun experience we had
My family has been coming here for years. Im from out of town but whenever I am visiting we stop by usually for lunch and have a pizza, which is absolutely delicious--best pizza on the planet. The service is great and so are the prices. My brother also loves the italian beef sandwich. Glad to know they are still in business and serving up great food!
This is the best pizza joint around . I swear Im am addicted to the pizza its become a weekly thing . We drive 20 mins from byron its so bomb 💣 u wont regret it . People are real cool as well . If you have good taste in cheese and arnt use to craft then u will love it.
Pizza and pizza bread are incredible! Highly recommend it! Easily the best cannoli Ive had.
Best pizza in town. Better get reservations though.
We love to go to this local spot for anniversary’s and birthdays. We have even gotten the whole family together for one of there party meals and it turned out great! The place is always buzzing so make a reservation if you are in a rush, but it’ll be worth that wait if not.
The pizza was very good. Does not scrimp om toppings. We got exactly what we ordered. The staff was friendly
Food was amazing, the meatball appetizer was delicious.
My favorite pizza through the years since I was a kid. they havent changed the recipe. if you like thinner cracker crust .you will love this. they have the best sausage around not to greasy or over powering seasonings. love the sauce not sweet like some others. definitely authentic Italian 🍕
We had Capri cater the lunch following my mom’s funeral, and we were absolutely blown away with the service (best ever!) professionalism and kindness (top notch!) and how incredibly delicious every single thing was! We are from out of town, and Capri handled everything PERFECTLY and on time. I would give them 10 stars if I could!
I live away from my hometown now and when Im home I make sure to stop for pizza at a place where I have never failed to get a superb pizza.The very best offering in the countryYou knocked it out of the park,Just like every other time and continue to hold that rank of Best of the bestThank you
It was ok. The crust was still white instead of golden brown on the bottom and had a lot of flower to. Had a bit of a funny flavor because the mushrooms were under the cheese, so that flavor plus the pepperoni altered the flavor of the sauce. I personally would not go back, Ive had better from other local places.
Besides the fact that the food is good, the homemade blue cheese dressing is amazing! The spicy pepperoni salad with the dressing is a definite hit with our family. I normally dont like most places sausage, but this place, yes. Its an old, family run place where the owner is still making the pizzas himself. Check it out!
Service was good.Meatballs were ok.Pizza was bland & not good at all.Cold draft throughout the place.
Love this old school Italian restaurant. First visit was in 1978 right after my family moved to Illinois. As a young child I loved this place. Decades later, they havent changed a thing and thats to their credit. If you seek good, old school pizza and traditional pasta dishes with excellent house made sauce. Make a reservation. Very Good Pizza, Old style enviroment. Nice flavor with fresh tasting ingredients. First visit and would go back
Overall the food was good; the salad was a standard pizza-place salad w/ Italian dressing, sausage, etc.. The pizza was the best part of the meal (as you might expect,) while the desert was good but nothing spectacular. The staff could have been friendlier. Overall I would recommend this place.
Great service, great food, and very good price. Capri is a good solid well established family business in downtown Rockford and Im glad to see that they are staying plenty busy. As I stated service was great, order correct, and large Italian beef and fries came out on a platter for $8.
Love all there food, one of my favorite places for pizza and Italian. My favorite mostacholi for sure.
All these glowing reviews but it just wasnt my experience. I do think they COULD be the best pizza if there was sauce on their pizza. The glimpses of sauce I could taste here and there made for a delicious bite here and there. Just the bites with perceptible sauce. I only ate 4 squares then I got tired of eating cheese and cracker crust. The waitress was an odd girl that kept trying to contradict what I wanted to do (I need a box to go, she bringing foam; she tried to take the pizza off the table to box it at some other location, I stopped her. No, bring me the box girl. Ill pay at the counter, she wanted to take my card at the table and disappear etc). She didnt ask if I wanted more soda. When I came in she acted like she didnt want to wait my table. Sad.
Still the best pizza in the area, hands down. Did not realize that I have never had the opportunity to go into the actual restaurant until this visit! Super impressed! Cant wait until I can dine-in!
I’ve only ever ordered out from here. But hands down best pizza in Rockford. Been ordering from here for 13 years now. ...Thank you for your excellent pizza and for servicing us during covid.
Food was fabulous, served hot, all orders were correct, our server was excellent. The special salad was yummy 😋. We will be back!!
On 10/16/21 I called and asked to make reservations. You said I couldnt because it was too busy between 5:15 & 6:45pm. I took my chances and came in at 5:45pm. I was asked, Do I have reservations? Of course I dont because you wouldnt let me. Then Im told I wont be seated until 7:00pm. Why was I asked if I had reservations if I couldnt make any during that time? I am not happy
Reservations at 5 got there 10 minutes early. Table ready. 1/2 wait for our food. When we left at 6:15 the place was full with several people waiting to be seated. We were seated in a small room with only 5 booths. Was nice and quiet but main dining area was pretty noisy.
Always great food! Didnt have to wait long. Good family atmosphere. Very reasonably priced for quality food
The pizza was somewhat lacking the classic pizza essence. I could not notice any flavor nuances or anything that would set this pizza apart from any other and make you want to go to capris. However some of the other dishes such as the lasagna used the finest ricotta I have had! The ambiance was tasteful as well.
Was there with a group of 7.. Not real busy when we arrived so were seated quickly. Nice. No wait time. Wait staff was pretty prompt but no help with wine questions. Was pretty noisy too for not being very busy. Pizza was not quite up to par for me.. Skimpy on cheese and fresh mushrooms. Little disappointed.
I love Capri pizza...I remember having it as a young boy but hadnt been there in years. Then a few years ago I rediscovered it and Im damn glad I did. My favorite is sausage and pepperoni...very flavorful...the crust is not for everyone it is on the crunchy side but I personally love it. Capri pizza is like no other in the area...totally unique so if you havent tried it go for it you just might find a new favorite place.
We go for the pizza. We each get our own baby pizza. The crust is amazing. They are very generous with the toppings too. The homemade sausage is the best ever. Even if we agree on the same toppings we still each get a baby pizza, no sharing that stuff.
Great pizza.... Not over priced.... Fast and friendly service. But theyre never open!!😡
100000 STARS! I cant give this place enough stars! Ive ordered carry out pizza for 20 years. Finally went in tonight to eat. I was so impressed that Id put this restaurant at #1 over everything out there.Capri has the worlds BEST pizza.
We go for the pizza. We each get our own baby pizza. The crust is amazing. They are very generous with the toppings too. The homemade sausage is the best ever. Even if we agree on the same toppings we still each get a baby pizza, no sharing that stuff.
I have been going to this restaurant since I was a little girl. I am now 57. They have the best pizza around, a great atmosphere and a great wait staff as well. Theres a man that is right in front of the window on your way in and out who has been there forever, he helps build the pizzas. I believe he is family. Since I can remember, my dad would always peck on the window and give him the thumbs up 👍as we left, we still continue that even though dad is no longer with us. It is so worth it👍
Best pizza on Earth! I love the Shells and Riccotta. What can I say, other than great food, and friendly service. I do think that they need more space for pickup /to go area. Definitely worth five stars!
Classic mid-west pizza!Home made sausage n pepperoniNothing better! No place better!
I would have happily paid about half the price I did for my dinner last night. Our pizza crust tasted like a saltine cracker, and it seemed like they were hoping the 2lbs of cheese would have covered that up. The atmosphere and ingredients were very old fashioned, not was I expecting to find in the new downtown. Our waitress was very nice tho.
I have yet to try the pizza here (I heard its great) but the sausage pesto pasta was one of the best pasta dishes Ive ever had. If you like quality Italian sausage and creamy pasta (no marinara) then this is the dish for you. Also ordered the olive oil mix with bread, amazing as well. Will come back for these two things alone!
Best damn pizza in town for several decades running. They are always busy and for good reason!
Reasonably priced, generous portions, delicious food. Will be back
It has been a while since Ive had pizza here. First time, the pizza was fabulous. This time it seems like the pizza was missing a certain flavor, but still a good pizza. Huge portions on the spaghetti and meatballs. Everyone should try Capri.
Rockford is Known for its Awesome Italian Food! CAPRI is a Family Owned Business in the Downtown District of Rockford and has THE BEST PIZZA still around. The kids Love to watch the Pizzas being made and put in the oven...So do I;) Stop in and I Promise you wont be disappointed!! Best pizza in town, maybe the world - I dont know, havent tried them all yet - but it is my favorite so far, by far. The Parmesan Crusted Chicken is excellent too. The Capri Special Salad is also very good
Been going for years and the pizza has always been decent. Last time we ordered carryout the girl on the phone was very rude. Then they messed up the order. Went back in to tell them and the kitchen staff started arguing with each other! Requesting a pizza without cheese was such an ordeal they acted like we were asking them to calculate the trajectory of the space shuttle entering earths atmosphere. I guess theyve never had a vegan or lactose intolerant customer before?Its always been good in the past so I cant rate them too poorly based on one experience out of about 20.
This is the best pizza in Rockford (especially for the price). Very generous helpings and holy cheese! You never need to order extra, there’s more than enough. I have to give it four and not five stars because the service isn’t the best, but the food and kitchen trump it all.
Stopped for lunch and ordered pizza. A little wait, which is understood, and totally worth it. I need to get back because watching all of the pasta dishes being served looked pretty tasty. Pizza was a standard pep/saus/shroom and was one of the better ones in town. Service was ok, not in your face but you may have to wait for a refill or even ask for it.
The capri is a throwback to a better time, my dad ate there in his younger days and now I enjoy it too. The pasta specials are amazing and you get alot! The pizza is always hot and fresh and tasty. My dad loves the double sausage and double cheese pizza and they do not disappoint.
Excellent service! Delicious chicken parmesan and the special salad Michael salad was wonderful!
First time there. Stopped in, ordered a pie and had a couple beers while they made it. Talked with the bar keep who was married to one of the brothers that own it. I forget her name but what a lovely woman with great stories of the history of the place!Pizza was out of this world, btw!
Great tasty food and service goodRecommend a reservation quite busy.Will return.
One of my 3 favorite places for pizza. Thier sausage they put on the pizza is tremendous and it is loaded with it. Absolutely love it. The small is enough for 2 people especially when you pair it with an Italian Sausage Salad. I really recommend the house special dressing with it.
Have been going here for years. My favorite pizza in town.
Really great homey italian restaurant that makes some of the best pizza in rockford. Recently they have change the crust, i think, and I honestly think that was a great choice. The guest service is always great and they are always willing to to above and beyond to make you happy with whatever you are ordering.
Always a family favorite.They are Locally owned. We never have to wait long. Great prices for the amount of food you get. I love the environment and decor. Parking can be a bit if a hassle. There is never enough room and the spots are close together.
Great food and atmosphere and an awesome staff. Although my last pizza was slightly overcooked and the sausage was unproportionately distributed.
Capri is my all time favorite pizza. My visit to Rockford is not complete without their pizza, its the best.
You have to go and try one of the greatest Pizza places in Rockford. I truly have to eat from here every time Im in town if time permits and have never been disappointed.
I absolutely LOVE this pizza joint. The pizza is so delicious. The dough is the BEST! I am so disappointed it took me so long to find out but now I know, so this is the ONLY pizza I will buy in Rockford! The staff was great and the prices are reasonable.
Everytime I come home I order me a 5 pizzas to take home. As soon as we see the Rockford exit we order our pizza to eat before we get to our destination. This I have several text messages of my family putting in orders for me to bring back pizza. I live in Georgia now and Im searching for a pizza place that can give me that Capri taste. Needless to say I have not been successful. Thank You Capri! You make my visit a happy one every time ☺
It tastes so delicious at Capri and the appetizer which I got was garlic bread and it was good. The servings are good and the price is good.
Love this pizza! Authentic crust, awesome sausage, great prices! There is no pizza in Rockford better than Capri! My wife has been eating here since she was a little girl and I can see why! The place definitely has an old school feel to it and it adds to the experience!
My most recent trip here was for dinner and we started off with the sausage appetizer that had grilled peppers and onions and a side of sauce - the sausage was so flavorful and you can tell it was homemade. I got the pasta fest for my entree which literally came with the special salad, a side of garlic bread and pizza bread, a giant meatball and then my choice of 2 pastas which I got the fettuccine Alfredo and stuffed shells.
The food was delicious, wait staff was attentive. They were busy so the food took longer but not to bad of a wait, it came out hot and our waitress let us know ahead of time. The room we sat in had 2 large groups so it was loud in the room but one they left if was a nice dining experience. We were there from about 6 until 8 from start to finish. There was an event at the bmo Harris bank center and that explained alot of the crowd
In a word: Wow. Friendly staff, responsive service and delicious food. Capri Special was a great opportunity for both the Chicken Parmigiana and their lasagna. Herbed olive oil and fluffy loaves of bread. Im definitely coming back to explore the rest of the menu. In fairness, Ive been here before, but not for too many years. Clearly an oversight on my part.
Ordered their supreme pizza for takeout and was not pleased. The first bite tasted like I had ordered a fish pizza just to realize it was their over salted sausage. Turns out all the ingredients on the pizza were very salty. The crust was over done on the edges and was too doughy in the middle making it very hard to pull apart.
Capri is always good. Disappointed that they had run out of the lasagna. Tried a pasta sausage pesto dish. Very good. My wife had the chix parm also very good. Every entre comes with salad, ice cream and coffee. We will be back.
Best pizza I have ever had, nothing is comparable. Try the sausage double cheese and you WILL NOT be disappointed. The giants mounds of sausage and the gooey cheese baked to perfection will make you come back for more!!!!!
Best pizza and good service
I decided to have the pizza it was very good however the crust is more crispy than I am used to. Service was good, lots of choices on menu... I would go back again.
Disgusting! I do not see what the big deal is, we were honestly really disappointed. The pizza was layers of disappointment. The sauce was gross, the sausage is a disgusting patty, and the crust was soggy and just all around horrible. I’d rather have a frozen tombstone than waste my hard earned money here ever again
This is our third time visiting this restaurant. Every time we have been the food has come out quickly and tasted amazing. Service has been hit or miss but the price of food is cheap for the amazing quality. One of the best bang for your buck restaurants in town
We got there and there was nobody at the host stand so we peeked into the dining room and noticed there were only four tables with guests. Every server working walked past us gawking but never saying a word. After about 5 minutes I stopped a server to ask if we could be seated. She told us it would be 15-20 minutes (even though they werent busy) I asked why it would be so long since there werent any other customers and they almost had more servers than customers. She rolled her eyes and said cant you see were busy? no, I cant because youre not. Four tables of 3 and 4 people isnt busy We just shook our heads and walked out. What the HELL is wrong with this place? We will never go back.
We were in Rockford for a week so decided to try this place after reading about their Swedish food offerings and home cooking like Grandma made. We walked in and it is huge! It reminds me of a place my grandpa would go to and have coffee with his friends, but we kept an open mind. My husband couldnt decide so he ordered both the cabbage rolls and the Kroppkako
For 45 years plus Vito and his staff have been cooking homemade true Italian pizzas one at a time to order Plus other Italian dishes as well as American fare. Unique decor with murals and cozy booths add to the ambience of this restaurant
The pasta is quite bland. Heard the pizza was good so we tried it again before a show. The carry out got backed up so it took forever and then the pizza wasnt cooked. There wasnt time to start over our even run to McDs.. the second star is because our server and the owner seemed very nice- 0 stars for food
The goat cheese appetizer was amazing! The chicken marsala not really my favorite but definitely left there full.
Went there for my wifes surprise birthday party. Service was way too slow for our party and I think the servers were trying to make up for it. One person in our party didnt receive his food and my chicken marsala was rancid and inedible. Many people in our party were saying how much had changed and that the changes were not good. I will never go back there.
Great pizza with a unique crust. I like how you can look into the kitchen at any time to see them making it. Their goat cheese appetizer is amazing as well. Definately one (if not the) best in Rockford.
Best pizza in town, in my opinion. Their homemade salad dressing is awesome. Capri is a must for any pizza lovers. Pasta is good too.
Ive always liked their food, but usually get mediocre service. Tonight took the cake for bad service. We made a reservation two hours before our show down the street, expecting to have plenty of time. We had to ask for menus and drinks after sitting for 15 minutes, then we were expected or order immediately before looking at the menu. Salads took another 20 minutes to come out, with no apology or explanation from our waitress. Drinks were also not refilled. As we were getting closer to show time, we flagged down the waitress to ask for our checks when the food came out, since we had somewhere to be. Neither ever showed up- After waiting at the restaurant with no food for nearly two hours, we asked to speak with the manager, who never showed up to the table. Since we didnt have any time left to eat, and the food still wasnt out, we left some cash for our salad and drinks and left hungry.Long story short, stick to carry out.
Amazing Italian food and drinks at great prices. If there is an event, they get busy, make a reservation. Only downside is the bathrooms could be better, they arent disgusting though.
Ordered a Italian beef sandwich was not good at all!!! It was roast meat like the regular round roast you buy at the store baked with some unflavored juice !!!! They should have simply said roast sandwich on the menu not Italian Beef at least i would have known what i was buying!!! Italian Beef is thinly sliced with Agu on the side ,this was chunks of roast meat!!! Very Disappointed I will stick to Johns Pizza !!!
Ive eaten at Capri twice now, and each time Ive gotten sick. I had pizza both times, and each time I was pretty disappointed with the quality of food. The service is mediocre, and the prices are ok.If youre looking for high quality food and service, I would suggest trying Linos instead. The pizza and house salad are much better there.
Not sure what changed with their recipie, but this tastes like every other Italian Pizza Place in Rockford. The sauce tastes like the generic run-of-the-mill sauce that every pizza place goes to. Maybe theyre trying to cut costs?All in all, the pizza wasnt terrible, but it DEFINITELY wasnt what I expected as someone who has gone to Capris many, MANY times throughout his life.Recommendation that still does it right?: Salamones
The Greatest Pizza Dining Experience In Illinois.The Best Pizza!!!!
We had my daughters 13th birthday at the Capri restaurant in June. As always it was fabulous. Great, great food, if you authentic Italian food. The staff was awesome and kept up with our big crowd.
My favorite Italian restaurant in town. Pizza is highly recommended, but anything and everything is fantastic !! Loved the Italian beef sandwich tonight and a little pizza on the side.
I went here for dinner for my birthday expecting to have a great experience--- I was absolutely wrong. My friends and I were seated off into some corner, never at any point did they come over to my table and sing Happy Birthday even though they did it for other guests there. My waitress told me that they were too busy to do the same for me. I felt like I was being treated differently and didnt receive the good service that everyone else was getting. I didnt appreciate it at all, and it was very disappointing considering the fact that I was a paying customer and it was my birthday. Bottom line: The hostess had a snooty attitude, the pasta was mediocre, and the treatment my friends and I got was horrendous. Needless to say, I will NEVER come back here and Ill be sure to warn others about this place as well.
I have never gotten bad food its always good and I recommend trying the goat cheese appetizer
They were busy as you know he🏒🏒.Yet awesome service great food! Our waitress was just perfect in every way ! Always had take out. First time inside.
Their pizza, pasta, and pretty much everything else on the menu is good. The atmosphere is homey and makes you feel good, although the resturant is kind of a hole in the wall type of place the interior looks really nice. The only thing I didnt like was their spaghetti. The red sauce was super garlicy and even though i love garlic it was just straight garlic which wasnt good. Their bread is homemade and fluffy, the outside is not that hard so its easy to break apart, the best part about the bread is the sauce that goes with it. There usually isnt a long wait either. The longest wait Ive had is 5 minutes even on the busiest nights like the rockford river market. I also really liked the customer service, theyre quick with responses and always tell you their preferences if you ask them and they are usually very genuine answers. Ive never sat with more then 6 people so I would call in advance. There are a ton of tables so I bet you could get a reservation. I just rambled on but, it was genuine
Capri is a long time staple in Rockford, I first went with my parents when I was 14 and now at age 50, the food is just as good as I remember at a reasonable price.
The pizza was so good! I got pizza and garlic sticks for my grandkids between our Fourth of July parade and fireworks. There was not a lot of pizza places open because of the 4th. Capri is in my neighborhood and Dell always have my business from now on.
Excellent pizza. Good service. Pizza was reasonably priced. Indoor seating now available - but limited. A little noisy in there at times.
Its a home away from home. Presentation is not the best but the flavors are all there. It speaks for itself. Good size pizzas and great bread.
Capricorn pizza has the Best pizza maker in the country! The old man has probably been maki g his pizza for over 50 years just a guess .
The best pizza on Rockford. You can watch them making the Pizza though a glass window on the way in. This place had been in Rockford forever, and the decor is out dated, but it adds to the appeal. Can get very busy for locals that know their pies.
Went there at 6:30, the hostess said we might as well leave because the wait was going to be until 8:30. Ive been in the food service industry and would NEVER have turned people away like that. My father in law even knows and grew up with the owners and is very very passionate about Capri but we left. We basically had no choice.. (we were out celebrating my aunt in laws 76th birthday)
Hands down, best pizza crust and sauce in Rockford. The baked goat cheese, special salad, and just about everything else will bring me back for eternity. Oh yeah, my kids love watching through the window to see the guy whos put the sausage on the pizzas since pizza was invented.
Food and atmosphere is great. Normally a very pleasant experience. Apparently they dont have a separate room for special events. Had one at dinner time and everybody in the party was clapping and loud voices every 2 minutes. I did not enjoy my night out.
Good food but a little pricey for pizza
One of my favorite, local-eats for the Rockford-area! Every time I go to Capri, I find the service to be quite good and the atmosphere nice. I was just there the other night on a double-date, and we ordered a large pizza, which was more than enough food for the four of us! In the past, I have also ordered several of their pastas. My personal recommendations are either ordering the Capri Combo (one piece of chicken parmesan and a half slice of lasagna) or their Shrimp DeJogne. I have tried both in the past, and I absolutely loved all three of those dishes! The cool thing about ordering a pasta dinner at Capri is that every entree comes with salad or soup, bread, coffee, and ice cream; so it is a very good deal for eating. All in all, Capri is a wonderful location for eating in the River District of Rockford, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to eat a delicious Italian dinner for a great price in Rockford.
Ordered cheese pizza and lasagna. Both were very good , the bread on the pizza was just a tad bit too crunchy for us,
I attended a Birthday party on 9/15 18 was very disappointed with the food except the garlic bread and special salad. I have been there many many timesin the past years always receiving great food. Dont know what changed but need to take a step back and review their sauce.
WOW! It was so good. Choice of soup or salad. And the pasta choices with chicken, shrimp and/or mushrooms with the different sauces were so good. Good staff. Order was correct and delivered promptly.
Salad was crisp but over dressed, pasta was too thick. Service was very good. Cant beat a $3 wine special but told it was last glass and there was no more pinot.
My favorite Italian place in Rockford. Staff is always friendly and the atmosphere is fantastic! Food is also amazing!
Always best service, always great food, been coming here to eat or ordering out from here for the past 51 years, no lie. I remember the two brothers tossing pizza dough from the front window on Each State St. Here right now getting a pizza to go.
On Friday, May 13, we had a party of 20 people at Capri. Our waitress was Crystal. She did a FANTASTIC job taking care of all of us. She was so quick with drinks and our orders. The food was phenomenal !! I`ve been coming to Capri for over 40 years, and am NEVER disappointed ! Love Capri !
A pizza that used to be $14.50 is now 27 dollars you can keep it....it was greasy and not even done in the center
My first time there and it was delicious
Capri is the ultimate gem of Rockford. Best pizza and salad in town, hands down. A beautiful atmosphere and occasional live music adds to the ambiance. If youre in town and want pizza, look no further. And if you havent been there yet, GO. RIGHT NOW.
Excellent food and great atmosphere. They do a lot for the Rockford community. Support local business. Pizza and special salad are wonderful!
Their sausage is amazing and the crust is crunch and delicious. I highly recommend trying this place if you havent. Also if you live in Rockford and have never been here, what are you waiting for!?
ABSOULUTELY best pizza in town! Cheese and mushroom and 17 with everything is to die for! Cheese and homemade sausage so good too! Been coming since I dated/married my husband for last 48 years. At 5 Pts. Capri also for many years til closed.
Had to come back for another wonderful Italian beef sandwich and fries. The beef is clearly cut from a roast and not some nasty lunch meat with a bouillon made from a reconstituted salt cube. This is the real deal.
Capri was good in the past...So good that although our vehicle was in the shop, my family and I caught the bus to dine in on Friday, the 9th of December. We arrived at 6:24pm. The hostess stated there would be a 30 minute wait. At 7:10pm I asked how much longer did she believed wed be waiting and she replied, whenever the people are done eating we are waiting on them. That shouldve been my que to leave. That was rude and unprofessional. However, considering our traveling circumstances, the occasion, as well as time, we stayed. The bartender was kind enough to alert us of the option to order our pizza at the bar so it would posibly be ready by the time we were seated. The estimated preparation time for the pizza was 15 minutes. Considering the fact we had an engagement to attend at 8:30pm and a schedulded cab pick up time at 8:10pm, I swiftly entered my order at the bar. To make a long story short, we werent seated until 7:19pm.... My 4 year old son wasnt offered or given a booster seat... we ordered a cheesy garlic bread appetizer that came with a long blond hair on it at approximately 7:40 p.m... the waiter took the garlic bread away and said the hostess would come and address the garlic bread issue...I had to explain to my hungry son why the yummy garlic bread hed waited so patiently for was taken away after only one peice...we sat at the empty table and looked at each other some more... by this time i was frustrated/ feed up and ready to go... I kindly requested the pizza be boxed and taken to go remembering my manners at all times...you dont upset people that handle your food...the pizza did not arrive until 7:53...it was the wrong pizza...two orders was put in at the bar and they mixed them up...eventually we got our pizza... of course they took the garlic bread off the bill but that was it!!! As i was putting on my coat, the a Hostess came and said she was sorry about the hair.... I didnt eat or enjoy my night here...my significant other couldnt believe this is where I chose to go for my birthday dinner...oh, did i mention THIS WAS MY BIRTHDAY DINNER 😞😭... Soooo disappointed and disgusted...Capri use to be my favorite pizza/ Italian restaurant in Rockford...as you can see i had nothing to do/eat but watch time...two stars instead of one because theyre good with take out.
Some of the best pizza in town. Have had plenty of date nights there. Great food, really nice atmosphere. The people are very friendly too.
I come to Rockford often but this was my first time staying a week and I wanted to eat something besides BeefARoo and Portillos. I asked everyone from my friends, coworkers, the concierge, Facebook, etc, for recommendations, and EVERYONE include Capris in their list. Figured it was a must try.One of the things that was recommended was the breadsticks. Dont have those any more. Another thing that was recommended was the cannoli cheesecake. They dont have that any more. New menu, it appears they removed all the favorites.I asked several people working the counter and kitchen for recommendations for their favorite and/or signature dishes. The Chicken Marsala Pasta was one that kept coming up. It was a bit of a disappointment. It tasted like buttered noodles with chicken and mushrooms. Maybe itll be amazing reheated the way a lot of ok Italian dishes are.It came with a house salad which had giant pieces of sausage and egg in it. Normally I pick the egg out of my salad and eat it separately, but it really worked here. Very nice balance.The real highlight was the pizza. It is EXCELLENT Chicago style thin crust, but not too crunchy. The toppings are very generous and taste fresh. The pizza sauce has plenty of flavor. Will DEFINITELY come back and just get pizza.The outside and interior are classic old school Italian American. I love it. I hope they never remodel.Prices are standard for such fare.Pizza gets 5 stars, pasta 3, overall 4.
I have always loved Capri restaurant pizza. I brought one home last week from carry out and it was runny with juice all over the box. I dont like soggy pizza crust.
I went to this restaurant to order a carry out pizza. I ordered a cheese, sausage, and pepperoni pizza. I waited there for it, and took it home. When I opened the box, I saw that there were green peppers all over it. I called Capri, to tell them that I did not get the pizza that I had ordered. I was put on hold. I hung up and called back, and I was put on hold, twice. Hung up, called back, and they hung up, without saying anything. Called back, and they hung up on me again. I was targeted. Stay away from this place.
Should have gone to Dominos... Chicago style pizza is disgusting.
CAPRI is always a delightful place to eat..good staff, great ambiance and wonderful food..explains why they have been in Rockford for many years...
Food is always good! Service is great! Definitely check this place out if your down town rockford! Plenty of places u can eat outside around there .... Always enjoy Capri!
Excellent place for Italian Food. I have been going here for years. My mom used to take us for pizza when I was little and Ive carried on the tradition with my kids its an iconic Rockford place.
Pizza is divine!! Best in Rockford!!!
Have been going to Capri since they opened, not a finer place to dine. From solo dinners to birthday parties to rehearsal dinners they have always been first rate. Best pizza in town as well.
Clean restaurant, friendly staff. Usually very busy there so expect some waiting for seating or for your food. Food is always pretty good, and you will probably leave with some leftovers for the next day.
Ya know what, Chicago style pizza aint got nothing on this place. Truly the best there is!!!
I’ve almost exclusively eaten pizza here over the years, so I’m not an expert in their other offerings. But, their pizza is great enough, and distinctively Rockford enough to merit a visit by itself! A Rockford must.
Went on Valentines Day, Everybody loved the food it was great after all its Capri , update 5/17/20 since covid 19 restrictions, this is by far the best curb side dinner we have ordered, hands down everything was so fresh and delicious, thanks capri, for having the pride you do in what you serve, this is why you have the business that you do and thanks for being open
Amazing Italian food at really reasonable prices. The Capri Combo is highly recommended!
It looks amazing how they make their Pizza everything was good just this time they put too much sausage on the pizza it was like not having any cheese on it and all sausage but other than that every other time Ive been there it was really really good
Very rude host. Not kid friendly and the food is average at best. Very over priced for the quality you get. When the say Old Shool Italian Restaurant what they mean is the havnt change the decor since the 70s.
Great service and pizza!
The best pizza in Rockford by far! Everything is good here except their hours of operation.
Love at first bite, I have been wanting to try the pizza from this place and I dont know why I took so long to do it but Im glad I finally did because it is a top competitor on my list.
My personal favorite restaurant in Rockford. Every dish they offer is delicious, every single time. Great prices too. Most meals also come with salad/soup, coffee, and ice cream.
I consider Steak & Shake a step above your basic fast food burger places. First off the burgers are cooked to order and not off a steam table and microwaved. The selection is also very good.
Each visit us a real treat. Waitresses are polite, ask questions about something you have not tried, always helpful & correct. Pizza is the best. Everything I have tried...GREAT!
I am just passing through and this wad yhe closest restaurant to whete i was. I was very pleasantly surprised! Wonderful food! Everything about it! The salad was delicious and the Capri Combo entree was incredible! Our server, Denise, was very friendly as well!
Are Capri Pizza was absolutely delicious tonight it was my husbands 69th birthday and the the salad was phenomenal
Great pizza... Might be the best thin crust in Rockford (theres a window where you can watch them make it)... Cool place and relaxed atmosphere
Always great pizza and the Michaels salad is spot on. Pasta with homemade bread with olive oil is amazing! Great every time!!
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for Capri Restaurant & Pizza 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-07One of Rockfords Gems.... If you love authentic Italian cuisine Capri is a must. The restaurant is quaint and perfect for family pizza night, a romantic date, or a fun friendly get together. The pizza is one of a kind, but their menu also boasts delicious pastas and sandwiches as well. The appetizers are spot on and you will never leave feeling hungry, or with an empty wallet.
Review №2
2021-10-11Havent been here forever! Super great place that hasnt changed in years. Pizza? Awesome! Italian dishes? Awesome! Not afraid to pour a good drink either. Dessert is offered, but I have yet to ever eat them due to the food coma I end up in. Its Rockford, so look left and right when you leave, so you dont get mugged. Entrance not on the main drag, but around the back.
Review №3
2022-08-20Regarding pizza, of Linos, Sams, and Capri-- my vote is for Capri. The stunning stained glass helps enrich your dine-in experience, as does the window to the kitchen where you can watch the staff work hard to prepare your meal. They are definitely generous with their cheese, so if youre not into that, maybe ask them to ease up.
Review №4
2022-06-10Great food! Great pizza! Great place to dine! Excellent host! 5 star rated!! Best pizza in the (815)
Review №5
2022-08-10The pizza is thicker than your traditional Chicago style thin. The crust was still good though. The pizza had way too much cheese and it ended up being a cheese fest in your mouth. The pizza had very little sauce and the sauce really didnt have much flavor to it. This pizza just wasnt my cup of tea.
Review №6
2022-07-18The food is absolutely wonderful!!!! Too bad Gabriella P interfered in a 40 plus year customer relationship. I gave her time to make right. She did not. My friends ate, but said they won’t go back either. 3 plus people over her poor judgment on how to be kind and make good decisions for your restaurant . Good luck going forward 🙂
Review №7
2022-09-08Had Mikes Special salad. Loved his homemade dressing!! The Italian sausage could had been sauteed or browned more. Coffee ☕ was excellent!Very polite and friendly staff.
Review №8
2022-08-06The sauce!! The meatballs! The Turismo!! My god just go there and love it!!
Review №9
2022-06-06Where do I beginThe pop was good the fris were goodPizza way over cooked asked liteWhere’s the sauce????Ate 2 One for me and one for my wife the waitress wanted to know if we wanted to box I said no she said are you sure we said it hardly had any sauce and she came back and said I’m sorry didn’t do anything are you kidding me I was told they had the best Italian beef I heard that for years I must’ve had too much anticipation because it didn’t come anywhere close to Windsor unprofessional greeter it’s like why are they setting usI emailed them no response that’s fine it’s no big deal seriously obviously will never be back oh by the way I don’t do reviews that’s how bad this one was
Review №10
2022-05-28The food was great, and the service was even better! Chicken Parm was great