"If only the food had been better, this would have been a memorable dinner in a pleasant atmosphere. Disappointed in the appetizer, salad and main entree. The quality did not match the menu prices; I could have done better at Olive Garden. Will not return."
Dined on 5/19/2013
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"Big mistake to book here for Mother's Day dinner. Except for the food, the experience was not good. To start with the Valet service was not operating and after 35 minutes of looking, I finally found a parking place 2 blocks away. The table that we (3) had was close to the door and placed so close to the next table that it was a squeeze for anyone to get by the table. Our server was extremely slow in taking our order. Once the order was in, our salad arrived almost immediately. Not so good with the entree -- that arrived 40 minutes after the salad was taken away. No contact with the server during this delay. Bottom line, the food was outstanding as usual, but the delay and poor service made the event not up to standard."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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"As always, Capellini's was a wonderful experience. The food was excellent as was the service. Just had to wait a little long for our waiter to order desert, and wish there was a chocolate mousse item; otherwise, A+++++. The employees there are always friendly and helpful - a warm experience."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"I had the gnocchi with meat sauce. It had a tasty, savory sauce with nice depth and the potato dough gnocchis were light and delicious. Gnocchi can be a somewhat bland dish in the wrong hands but the sauce had plenty of flavor."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Incredibly disappointing. I hadn't been to the restaurant in a few years and it'll probably be a few more years before I'd ever go back. They did not honor my reservation (they gave away good tables to walk-ins before they'd set them aside for people who had actually bothered to make reservations). The main courses came out almost cold and even the water glasses would not be kept filled. With all the new competition in the neighborhood, I was surprised they weren't trying harder. I had an old friend with me who was in town for only a few days. I regret that I picked Capellini's for dinner on that Saturday night..."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
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"The kitchen got our order wrong, and both my water and wine glasses had lipstick stains on them. The food was tasty though. The waiter was accommodating and allowed me to try different wines before settling on one, which was really nice."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2005
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"As always, super meal and experience at Capellini! Beautiful space with great staff and large amount of food choices for all my picky friends. the baked cheesy oysters are always a hit and the strawberry shortcake desert was huge and super tasty!"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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"this time we sat at the chef-bar area, it wasn't quite as nice as the last time, when we had a white tablecloth type space. I asked in my "special request" portion when making the res. that we not be seated in a small table for 2 that are lined up against the front window, very close to other diners, yet the woman seating us seemed not to have read my request at all, because she offered us just such a table, my husband wanted to be more "where the action was" watching the chefs, so it was OK, next time, I guess I have to call and speak to someone directly about which table I want. Their carpaccio is wonderful."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"party of 4 celebrating a birthday and 2 out of the 5 dishes okay. tooo much white sauce on one dish. roast chicken was very dry,should have had some kind of sauce I only had 4 slices couldn't swallow it.clamari was over battered ,greasy and overpriced.ahould have gone to Porterhouse, San Mateo Prime or Kincaids for the price $150.00 and we didn't have drinks. Stay away better places for the price."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
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"Capellini has been a local staple for a long time; they are not known for being exciting, but rather, consistently authentic. I had the Caezar Salad; along with the dressing is one of the best. the Fettuccine my friend and I had were superb and fresh, which makes me want to go back again."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot
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"I have never had an issue with the food at Capellini's and have been coming here since they opened back in the late 80's. I had the roasted chicken, and it was very tasty--just the right amount of spices, and very tender. The issue I DO have is always with the service. We were one of about 4 tables for an early seating, and it took about 20 minutes for the waiter to get to our table to get to us, and he had a very indifferent attitude. I think the Management at this restaurant has had on-going issues with the help, and for that reason, it has never been one of my favorites. I wish it were."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2005
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"The service was incredible. I went with my fiancé and we were constantly taken care of. The staff was very friendly and caring. The environment was great and had a feel to it. The food was good but not great, it hadd simple flavors to it but wasn't the most flavorful. For spending $70 on a meal with my fiancé I expected a bit more, but it was worth finishing. The spectacular customer service will be the factor to keep us going back!"
Dined on 04/02/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, special occasion
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"This could be a stellar dining experience in a vintage space, warm decor, nice service and good energy but on a recent visit the food just did not measure up. The very expensive Caesar salad was tiny and was basically just a chopped salad with too much dressing. Spaghetti and meatballs had an almost flavorless marinara sauce and the grilled farmed salmon on saffron couscous was over-cooked, missing any saffron flavor and once again flavorless, not to mention over-priced. To bad, this used to be a favorite."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
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"Having dined here often about 3 years ago, I was looking forward to our return visit. However, I was disappointed in the food... ravioli undercooked, flavor blah. We felt rushed - had to ask for dessert and never offered more coffee or water. I will not dine here again."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2010
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"Very nice Italian restaurant situated in an historic building. The owner was very nice and seemed genuinely concerned about how well our dining experience was. She even helped me with a valet parking problem that I had. The food and service was excellent."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Capellini has been a favorite of mine for years now. I always have an excellent meal and the service is great!! It is wonderful to have a place that you can go to that you know will always leave you happy. You must try the risotto balls, carpaccio, special pizza with caramelized onions, the new chopped salad with baby shrimp... and, of course, I never go without getting the fired calamari with creamy dipping sauce - simply the best fried calamari one can find!!"
Dined on 02/27/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"This was our fourth year in a row that our group of 8 went to Capellini's on Valentines Day. We always enjoy our "special" table on the mezzanine and the fine service we get. We'll be back next year!!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2001
Special Features: good for groups
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"It was nice going to a restaurant on Valentine's Day that didn't try to cram more tables than usual in the aisles. It was full but not shoulder-to-shoulder packed, which made conversation easy to have. The place was nicely decorated in red and white balloons, service was great, and the food (as usual) was delicious!! Valet service was a must as parking is always challenging there. Overall, a wonderful dining experience!!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"Delicious dinner, great, friendly service, beautiful restaurant. My dining companion and I enjoyed a casual dinner mid week. He enjoyed the butternut sage ravioli and I enjoyed the rossa e verde ravioli. Divine pillows of deliciousness! The server was attentive and knowledgeable, the hostess friendly and accommodating. I only wish we had had room for dessert. Perhaps another night."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2011
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"Beautiful restaurant with consistently good service and a tasty meal..we especially enjoy the baked oysters with cheese and the salad with shrimp and artichokes."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Very mediocre food. The Vitello Milanese did not resemble this dish in Italy. The rice in the porcini risotto was overcooked, and the mushroom flavors were masked by an overabundance of herbs."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2000
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"I ordered the salmon pizza and there wasn't enough creme fraiche on it. Plus the salmon was cold and should be at least room temperature if not warmed."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2002
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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