The best Italian restaurant in DuPage with the chefs being Mexican. Dark low light ambiance waiting for the ghosts of Sinatra or Dean Martin to serve a martini. The owner is a cartoon character right out of Joe Pesci's wise guy scrap book of characters out of Good Fellows. But he apparently walks it like he talks it. And after being busted and highly publicized by all media in Chicago because an undercover operation the owner is in the soup up to his wandering eye balls . His Instagram posts are powdery and bubbly. Send it. "If you are a friend of mine you will never starve". I still don't understand that statement. Especially when paying the check. The food is outstanding. The service is great. I hope the family keeps the restaurant open. read more

Book ahead of time if you can! My friends have raved about this place for years. My boyfriend made us a reservation for Valentines Day (which they book out pretty early) The service was fabulous, the food was EXCELLENT and the atmosphere reminded me of my Italian grandmas house and basement lol. Closest thing to my family's Italian food. You are doing a disservice to yourself by not going, so go! read more

I've been to Capri a number of times in the past but was happy to revisit as it's been a couple of years. Capri has been the staple Italian spot in Burr Ridge for years. Located in the strip mall adjacent to the Burr Ridge Village Center, parking can be a bit difficult for the weekend's prime time. They do also offer valet for $11. They have a main dining space, bar area, outdoor patio, and four-seasons dining space. The inside is dimly lite but has large trees in the center to create an elevated atmosphere. Our group decided to share a bottle of Pinot Grigio white wine which was placed in an ice bucket tableside to keep chilled. Complimentary bread was offered and all entrees have a starter house salad or soup included in the price. We each got a pasta or chicken entree chose their house salad to start. I got the Rigatoni All Mia which had homemade noodles, fresh vodka sauce, and I asked for sliced sausage over crumbled. The pasta was perfectly al dente and portion was ideal for a hearty meal and leftovers. We each thoroughly enjoyed what we ordered. Our server was great about being attentive and overheard we were celebrating a birthday to have a complimentary cheesecake given to us. What a great dinner experience and happy to revisit a neighborhood hotspot. read more

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From the moment you walk through the door, the warm welcome from the staff sets the tone for an unforgettable evening. The aroma of authentic Italian cooking fills the air, and before you even settle in, that hot Italian bread arrives straight from the oven -- crisp on the outside, soft and steaming on the inside. It's the kind of bread that makes you pause mid‑conversation. Then came the neck bones and gravy, and let me tell you -- it was like being transported back to my grandmother's Sunday dinners. The richness, the depth, the slow‑cooked flavor... it had that same comforting, old‑school Italian soul that you just can't fake. Our waiter didn't just take orders; he guided the experience. He recommended an Italian Merlot that was absolutely outstanding -- smooth, bold, and perfectly paired with the meal. You could tell instantly he knew his wines inside and out. To finish off this incredible dinner, we each had a cannoli. These weren't your average cannolis -- the shells were perfectly crisp, and the filling was fresh, rich, and absolutely decadent. You could taste that they were filled to order. This isn't just a restaurant for us -- it's our favorite Italian spot, hands down. We gladly drive 45 minutes because it's worth every mile. And to top off the night, heading over to the Are You Live nightclub makes for the perfect Saturday night. Great food, great atmosphere, and a great way to end the evening. read more

I'm totally surprised at the low Yelp rating. I've been coming to Gigi's Capri for years and have always loved the food and service. We came here for dinner last week. The vibe is very Italian, dimly lit and Sinatra playing. My only criticism is the tables are too close in the main dining room. This time we had Mo as our server and absolutely loved him. He was personable, friendly and provided attentive service. My husband and I each had a glass of Chianti and then shared the eggplant rolls. They were so light and creamy. Hubby had a salad and I had soup. I like that you get one or the other with an entree. My husband and I each had the homemade rigatoni for dinner. That is my absolute favorite pasta at Capri. Homemade deliciousness. The portion is generous, too. I think Capri always serves good food any time I visit. I definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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Such a yummy pasta spot! The complementary bread is so good! Not sure about the name of my pasta I got, it's one of the popular ones. Omg when my dish came out, I wash shocked about the portion size and the size of the rigatoni. It was really yummy. My sister got the lasagna and it was good too. read more

Capri Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Burr Ridge, Illinois

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The service was great and my stuffed salmon was fantastic. I eat at a lot of hotel restaurants and this one was definitely one of the best. read more

Capri Ristorante - Stuffed salmon - Italian Near Me - Burr Ridge, Illinois

Amazing atmosphere, and although they had several locations, we opted for the one with dancing and a DJ. Everything we tried was tasty, and it's a fantastic spot for Italian cuisine. The music that evening was excellent, featuring many nostalgic tracks we hadn't heard in a long time. The service was excellent, and the food was served promptly. read more

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I have been here MANY times. Lucky enough to meet Gigi on one visit. The food is and always is very well presented and tastes wonderful. At times you cannot believe the flavors in your mouth. It's a wonderful place to go. Make a reservation, show up on time and enjoy. BUT, EXCEPT for this past weekend - it was insulting. $400 dinner and they came to our table and told us we had to leave because they had to seat others. We were there 2 hours. It's not right. No one mentioned this when making the res, didn't mention this when we were being seated. Just a walk up to the table and - "sorry to tell you, we need your table"!! Cmon!!!! We were done, we had just paid. Rude - it creates a bad taste after such a great meal. read more

Make sure you know what you want to order as soon as you are seated. Never felt so rushed to eat and leave as I have here. It wasn't just one time either but definitely the last time. We were celebrating our daughter's 29th birthday with family. To bad we couldn't enjoy each others time with desert and coffee after our meal. read more

We've been going to Capri for years and always excellent consistent food it's one of my wife's favorite restaurants and I forgot I've never reviewed it but after last night I had to give a big shout out to GG and the whole staff and especially to the braciole and neckbones dish I had which I commented to my friend was one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. It's a must try they have it on Thursdays and Saturdays please try you won't be disappointed. Also check out Are We Live next door for food and dancing read more

Capri Ristorante - Braciole and neckbones with fresh ricotta - Italian Near Me - Burr Ridge, Illinois

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Fantastic food, just go. Try Are We Live for lively ambience, full bar, great service, same menu!

My husband and I had an amazing dinner at Capri Ristorante during our recent (and first) trip to the Chicago area. This was a must-stop destination during our trip for my husband and it did not disappoint. We came in on a Friday night and they were super busy. We were helped promptly by one of the hostesses and seated within a few minutes. A highlight for my husband was actually being greeted by Gigi during our short wait for a table and having him check in on us a few times during dinner. He was very welcoming and personable. Once we sat down, everything during our meal was exceptional: service, food, and ambiance. Our server was friendly, attentive, and efficient with requests. The meal was the best we had on our trip and consisted of: - Calamari Capri - Grilled Octopus - Lobster Diavolo - Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp and Scallop - Cannoli - Key Lime Pie The taste and quality of the food was phenomenal. The Calamari Capri was one of the best calamari dishes we've had...ever. The pasta was fresh and generous with protein portions. We left with full tummies, smiles, and a ton of leftovers, but it was all worth it. We would highly recommend Capri Ristorante without any hesitation and plan to visit again if and when we find ourselves back in the Chicago area again. read more

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Our first time here, we were celebrating a 25th Wedding Anniversary. Yelena was awesome, Gigi made a stop at our table to wish the couple a Happy Anniversary and get a photo with one of his biggest fans. Food was perfect!!!! Caprese, lentil soup, Homemade Rigatino Vodka and Eggplant Parmesan. The whole trip was well worth the visit. We will be back!!! Thank you read more

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Great food, horrible service I left $30 in a tip just to get kicked out because someone said I didn't like how you were joking with the staff, I was in there no longer than 30 min just to have employees who were younger than me telling me I don't know how to act, as a African American in the area I did not feel comfortable after spending my money how the women treated me and they didn't listen to anything I said they immediately believed the staff even after asked them how can I get kicked out just because someone doesn't think I'm funny? It's a bar I don't understand how you can't be social & why would you keep my tip if I was so unpleasant read more

Capri is one of my favorites place to go. Been going there for along time since Gigi open Home-made Italian dishes with a great selection of wines and great service I highly recommend this place read more

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Capri is a lively Italian Restaurant in a strip mall, but large enough to make you think it's standing alone and on its own. Let's start with the location. When you go, you can valet or park. Because of the strip mall situation, you may have to walk to find a spot, it's all good. I suggest you reserve when you come in. I've been in a couple times and they never had the tables ready on my reservation time. It seems that I'm always waiting for some time. If you're the first one in the party, they also won't seat you, unless you tell them. Food is fantastic. I have gone where I ordered a bunch of appetizers and mains to split, and I've ordered meals. Both options are great options because there is a such a selection! These portions aren't small. They're a great size for you to eat and share. Their mussels are beautifully cooked and pastas are always made perfectly. When I ordered my chicken parmesan, they gave me a chefs selection of pasta. My selection was rigatoni, which felt a bit weird because I was expecting a long pasta. Just be sure you chose what you want if you care. The pasta was still delicious and I got over the shape really quick! :) If you order any appetizer, get the baked clams. The lobster ravioli is also an A+ dish! They have a full bar, and you can get any drink you would like. I prefer their wines. You can also finish off your meal with a selection of desserts. Their tiramisu is light and very tasty. I really enjoyed the atmosphere, the liveliness of the place, the service was fantastic, and the quality of food. For a special occasion restaurant, this is very reasonable in pricing, the quality is top notch. read more

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The place is nice but it gets loud the lights are way too low and the tables are really close together, also the portions of the food and dessert, appetizers are small for the price they charge, the service is ok, i really have mix feelings for this place, i have had food poisoning twice of undercooked shrimp from my Alfredo pasta, now i have to always order with no shrimp. read more

I had a business dinner there in the private room. Service was excellent. They checked on us frequently and made sure drinks were refilled. Food was excellent. Bread was warm and crispy on the outside and the steak with a cheese and prosciutto topping was delicious. First time trying that...will not be the last time. read more

Great food, great ambiance, great service. Get the grilled octopus, it's phenomenal. The fettuccine with shrimp and scallops was to die for. Note : the offer soup or salad as well before your main dish read more

Capri Ristorante - My Way - Italian Near Me - Burr Ridge, Illinois

Good food. Good servers. Good atmosphere. Haven't seen DJ Corso lately. He usually packs 'em in. What's up with that? read more

We had to wait 45 minutes for a 7pm reservation on a Tuesday evening. Then they stuck us in the back between the bathroom and busboys station. The restaurant is very loud even without the crashing dishes and staff shouting. The food was good but I wouldn't go back. read more

everything was perfect as usual just wanted to add some more pictures this time. I got ravioli with Parmesan butter sauce. It was spectacular. read more

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OMG- what a wonderful experience. The food, amazing. Started with the Calamari. So fresh and well prepared. I had the Veal parm. Best ever! Wife had Linguine w white clam sauce. Loved it. Hats off to Gigi and crew. Service was spot on. read more

Christmas time atmosphere, beautifully done. Not too loud despite being packed. I had the Jim Thome Hone Run pasta. Mouth watering, I loved every bite. The service by Ricardo was exceptional. I can't wait to come back. read more

The first time we went to this restaurant, it was very good. The second time we went to this restaurant it was very bad. The baked clams were more rubbery than bubblegum. My soup was barely warm and my husband cracked his tooth on something in the lasagna. Nothing like paying for a crown after Italian food. ‍ read more

A Cosmopolitan for $16! No fresh lime flavor and barely drinkable. The waitress was overly attentive and was on top of us pouring my champagne before I wanted any and wanting my martini glass as soon as I put the glass down. The seafood appetizer was good but octopus should be more charred and why $40! One more comment-why can't a table of 2 ask for separate checks? We were not given a reason but only that "we don't do that". I thought it was all about the customer at Capri. read more

Great restaurant for fantastic Italian food. The service is top notch as well. Will definitely be back.

We made a telephone reservation directly with Capri by Gigi/Capri Ristorante Burr Ridge for a Saturday night at 6:30. This was a special dinner for my business partner and his wife in appreciation of our years of our affiliation. When we arrived, the restaurant was crowed, and the hostess rudely and unapologetically advised they were running 25 minutes late and suggested we go next door to the bar they owned, and they would text me when our table was ready. After 30 minutes we returned to the restaurant and when I inquired when we might be seated, I was told it would be at least another 30 minutes. As we walked out, I told the hostess this was totally unacceptable, and we would never return. Waiting in a crowed restaurant or bar for over 1 hour past a reservation amply demonstrates the restaurant is willing to over book, patrons be damned. If a restaurant accepts a reservation request, it should only do so if it has a table available at that time. It is understandable on a busy night you may have to wait 10-15 minutes, but 1 hour. No way. A restaurant that is more concerned with profits than patrons' well-being should not be patronized. Perhaps Capri will begin to understand if enough customers walk out if their reservation are not being honored, however I doubt it since the owner Gigi also thought it good PR to post that he was "very honored" that the convicted felon O.J. Simpson ate there. Very loud and over priced read more

We loved this place ,the food was a Wow!! I also was able to meet the man Gigi. Ambiance & Atmosphere From the moment you step inside, Capri exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere. The refined décor, combined with the soft hum of conversation and clinking glasses, sets the stage for a memorable dining experience. Whether you're seated in the cozy indoor dining area or enjoying the fresh air on the outdoor patio, the ambiance is both elegant and comfortable . Culinary Delights Capri's menu is a testament to authentic Italian cuisine. Dishes like the gnocchi bolognese, described by patrons as "melting in your mouth," and the chicken parmesan, noted for its generous portions and rich flavors, showcase the kitchen's dedication to quality . Seafood lovers will appreciate offerings like the Chilean sea bass, praised for its exquisite preparation . The chicken parmigiana was unbelievable. Exceptional Service Service at Capri is consistently lauded for its attentiveness and professionalism. Staff members are knowledgeable about the menu and eager to accommodate special requests, ensuring each guest feels valued and well-cared-for . Final Thoughts With its combination of authentic Italian cuisine, inviting ambiance, and top-notch service, Capri Ristorante stands out as a premier dining destination in Burr Ridge. Whether you're a longtime fan or a first-time visitor, a meal at Capri promises a delightful and satisfying experience. Will be back... read more

My party of 4 had a good dinner at Capri in Birr Ridge and went next door to "Are We Live" which is part of Capri after dinner. We were standing at the bar the whole time and we were there and a waitress that kept coming up to get drinks to distribute to patrons in the bar. Every time she came to bar she said "excuse me" very rudely. That waitress told her friend/bartender to get me out of there. Here comes a 250-300 lb bouncer who didn't even try to say "come in you gotta go" or anything, instead he physically grabbed me roughly with both hands wrapped around my arms and forcefully moved/lifted/dragged me across the bar. I was absolutely mouthing off at this point due to the violent nature of this bouncer. I called many times, left messages, emailed, messaged in Facebook messenger and not one person returned a call or email. Unacceptable. I have pictures of the bruises left on me. I am honestly shocked management did not want to talk to me and apologize for what happened. This was a last resort Since they will not talk to me. read more

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Amazing food and fantastic service every time! I've been coming to Capri and Gazi regularly, and it never disappoints. From their Coach Q to their Pork chop oreganato. Always fresh and flavorful, and their wine selections are the best! Aquinas Cab or a glass of The Walking Fool. The staff are always super friendly and attentive, making every visit a great experience. Whether you're stopping in for a quick meal or celebrating a special occasion, this place hits the mark 100%. Highly recommend to anyone who loves quality Italian food. 5 stars all the way! read more

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The food is amazing, service is great. make a reservation, it's always packed. Love this place, best pasta ever.

Great food, great atmosphere, extremely attentive service! We made reservations for my wife's birthday on OpenTable several months before the date. Restaurant requested confirmation multiple times. When we arrived, restaurant was extremely busy, but we were seated immediately. Drink orders were taken immediately with waiter suggesting several interesting options. Drinks were served quickly; bartender did not skimp on the booze. We ordered Calamari Alla Capri, which was simply outstanding. A bit spicy, with a nice hint of lemon and garlic, the calamari was incredibly tender and in totality, the best I've ever had. For the entree, I ordered the Vitello San Guiseppe, which combined Veal and Eggplant Parmesan into the same dish. Portion was generous and came with a large serving of pasta and sauce. Wife had the Pasta alla Mama, which was good, but probably not what she expected. She would choose a different item next time. Food was exceptional, service was impeccable, but the price point was a little high. read more

Food was good. I had salad. Thought menu was a little light on the selection. The waitress was good. Ambiance a little spartan. I probably won't go back. read more

Time for an update. Capri continues to be the standard I use to compare Italian restaurants. My suggestion ~ make a reservation. We finished our early dinner by 4:45 (on a Saturday ) and the place was packed, including the bar area, with people waiting. Everything is extremely organized so there is no lag in service. Food is served hot, consistently delicious and you will not leave hungry. They have enclosed the front, outdoor eating section and put heaters out there. Wouldn't be my choice in winter, but all the tables were filled. read more

I went to Capri with a few friends for a night out in suburbs and it did not disappoint. I wish I snapped a few pictures of the scenery because it was lively! Looked like an upscale Italian restaurant that was shifted to be more fun than fancy. The restaurant was playing some music that would get you pumped for the rest of the night! Don't get it twisted though, Capri still had a fancy feel to it. The food was incredible. We started off with Fried Calamari and the Bruschetta , both would highly recommend. Little flavor explosions in each. For the main, we split the Rigatoni Vodka and the Scampi di Cosenza. The vodka sauce was incredible and the rigatoni were thick and cooked to perfection. The in the shrimp in the scampi were juicy, meaty, and had some pops of flavor. But I would personally order another noodle than the linguini it came with. BIG portions! The servers treated us like family and didn't rush us out. Overall, really great experience here. Definitely will make it out again for a special occasion. read more

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I usually get one of the pastas with red sauce but mixed it up this time. Very good dish. Simple but enjoyed all the ingredients. Solid meatball but nothing exceptional. Large menu with lots to choose from. Not much lighting in here but can appreciate the old school Italian vibe read more

Capri Ristorante - Jim Thomes Home Run Pasta - Italian Near Me - Burr Ridge, Illinois

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Love the food but portion size continues to get smaller every time I come here. I don't feel the shrinking portion size justifies the rising prices. I have been here 5 times in the past year and every time, my portion size continues to get smaller and smaller. I don't mind paying for good food but this is getting ridiculous. Also, lights are too dim. I'm not even that old and have to use the flashlight on my phone to read the menu. read more

We came from quite a distance to eat the fresh food that the owner promises on his instagram.My husband and son had veal parmesan and it was like cardboard.My steak was nice and a few appetizers also.The dining room ambiance great.They should put on their website that there is a 2 hour timelimit on the table.Worst shock they charge a 3 percent fee for using a credit card to pay your bill.We spent 700.00 in this restaurant, very bad business practice if I did that in my store we would not have customers. WE WON'T BE BACK. read more