Capri Ristorante Italiano Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Capri Ristorante Italiano, a charming destination for Italian cuisine nestled in Palos Heights, IL. This family-run gem boasts a menu that celebrates authentic flavors with dishes designed to satisfy every palate. Start your meal with the Capri Salad, featuring artichoke hearts, salami, and fresh mozzarella, before diving into delectable antipasti like Calamari Fritti and Mozzarella Fresca.
The heart of Capri lies in its robust pasta offerings, including the crowd-favorite Rigatoni Campigniola and baked lasagna, renowned for their generous portions and homemade sauces. Cap off your dining experience with a signature cocktail, such as their famous gangster martini, while enjoying the restaurant's warm ambiance and attentive service. Capri Ristorante Italiano is not just a meal; it’s a delightful culinary journey that calls for reservations due to its popularity. Join the community that keeps coming back for more delicious moments!
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Capri Salad
Artichoke heart, sun-dried tomato, salami, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, black olives, red balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese and olive oil.
Calamari Fritti
Baby fried squid.
Brushetta Calabrese
Bread baked with fresh tomato and basil.
Mozzarella Fresca con Pomodori
Mozzarella, sliced tomato, basil and olive oil.
Mozzarella Fresca con Pomodori and Prosciutto
Mozzarella, sliced tomato and prosciutto. Topped with basil.
Cozze alla Capri
Delicately steam California mussels in a red or white sauce.
Calamari alla Capri
Baby fried squid sauteed with garlic, red pepper and white wine.
Vongole alla Capri
Tender steamed baby clams in a red or white sauce.
Clams Alforno
Baked little neck clams.
Salciccia Gianbotta
Sausage, green peppers, potatoes sauteed in olive oil and garlic.
Calamari alla Griglia
Grilled baby squid.
Pulpo alla Griglia
Grilled baby octopus.
Zucchini Fritti
Fried zucchini.
Risotto
Italian rice with shrimp, porcini, mushroom and vegetable in a white wine sauce.
Garlic bread
Antipasti
Verdura
Spinach Sauteeda
Sauteed in olive oil and garlic.
Patate Vesuvio
Potatoes with red peppers, olive oil and garlic.
Grilled Porterhouse
16 oz. with grilled onions and sauteed mushrooms topped with Gorgonzola cheese and roast potatoes.
Carne
Specialita di Casa
Piatto di Mare
Shrimp, vongil squid, mussels and broccoli over linguini with choice of white or red sauce.
Linguine con Broccoli
Fresh broccoli with oil and garlic.
Cavatelli con Broccoli
Small dumpling with fresh broccoli sauce.
Fettuccini Alfredo con Broccoli
Tasty cream sauce with broccoli.
Linguine and Gamberi alla Marinara
Large shrimp in a light marinara sauce.
Linguine con Gamberi and Broccoli
Large shrimp and tender broccoli.
Linguini con Cozze
Delicious fresh mussels served with a red or white sauce.
Linguine con Calamari
Tender baby squid in a red or white sauce.
Linguine con Scallopini
Fresh whole scallops in a fresh red sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo con Gamberi e Scallopini
Shrimp and scallops with Alfredo sauce.
Linguine Puttanesa
Tomato sauce with anchovies, capers and Italian olives.
Capellini
Angel hair pasta.
8 Finger Cavatelli
Served in a vodka sauce.
Meat Ravioli
Stuffed pasta.
Cheese Ravioli
Stuffed pasta.
Tortellini Paesano
Mushroom, peas and prosciutto in a rich Alfredo sauce.
Rigatoni alla Campagnola
Rigatoni, crumbled sausage, mushrooms and peas in a pink sauce.
Rotolo
Tri-color pasta rolled with ricotta cheese and spinach in a vodka sauce.
Cavatelli
Served in a marinara sauce.
Baked Stuffed Shells
Gnocchi
Small dumplings.
Baked Lasagna
Layered dish with wide flat pasta.
Fettucine Primavera
Fresh vegetable Alfredo.
Pasta Carbonara
Italian pasta dish with cheese and bacon.
Rigatoni Arrabiata
Spicy sauce with prosciutto.
Rigatoni Basilico
Lightly sauteed fresh tomatoes and basil.
Gnocchi Quattro Formaggi
Served with 4 cheese sauce.
Linguine con Vongole
Served with tender whole fresh clams in a white or red sauce.
Melinzana Parmigiana
Eggplant layered with marinara sauce and fresh mozzarella with a side of pasta.
Pollo alla Vesuvio
1/2 chicken sauteed with mushrooms, onions and seasoning with roasted potatoes.
Pasta di Casa
Pesce di Mare
Scampi di Cosenza
Large shrimp, artichoke hearts, mushrooms sauteed in oil, garlic and white wine. Served over pasta.
Scampi di Basilcio
Large shrimp in a fresh tomato and basil sauce. Served over pasta.
Linguine Scampi Diavolo
Large shrimp, olive oil, crushed hot peppers and marinara sauce.
Baccala alla Italiana
Cod fillets baked with fresh mushrooms, onions and olives in a red marinara sauce.
Shrimp Fiorentina
Shrimp with large artichoke hearts in Alfredo sauce. Served over fettucini.
Lobster Diavolo
Calamari, shrimp, scallops, mussels, vongole and crab legs. Served over linguine in a spicy red sauce.
Vitello Parmigiana
Layered and baked with mozzarella. Served with a side of pasta.
Vitello Cotoletta
Fresh veal pan fried and side of fresh spinach.
Vitello al Limone
Veal in a light lemon sauce and a side of pasta.
Vitello al Marsala
Sauteed mushrooms in a light marinara wine sauce. Served with a side of pasta.
Vitello San Giuseppe
Layered, baked with eggplant and mozzarella. Served with a side of pasta.
Vitello Vesuvio con Patate
Sauteed with mushrooms and onions in a light white wine sauce.
Vitello Saltimbocco con Patate
Sauteed with peas, fresh sage, topped with prosciutto and mozzarella in wine sauce.
Vitello
Pollo
Pollo Parmigiana
Served with a side of pasta.
Pollo Calabrisella
Delicious baked 1/2 of chicken sauteed with pepper, onions and olives with roasted potatoes.
Petti di Pollo al Limone
Tasty breast of chicken with a delicate lemon sauce. Served over angel hair pasta
Petti di Pollo alla Marsala
Chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms in Marsala wine. Served with a side of pasta.
Pollo Francese
Tasty breast of chicken, pan fried in egg and flour in a lemon sauce. Served with a side of pasta.
Side of Meatballs
2 pieces meatballs in marinara.