Capo

4.8

1325 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 19 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

Capo, with its modern Italian cuisine, offers a rustic yet elegant dining room with high-beamed ceilings, flickering candles, museum quality art collection, and a large Tuscan-style fireplace where the chefs prepare much of our menu. Capo has an extensive wine list, earning Wine Spectator's top award, and a classic cocktail bar where our guests can enjoy our full menu alongside the warmth of the fireplace.

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Location
1810 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone number
(310) 394-5550
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, European, Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet parking available at a rate of $15 (cash only). There is also street (metered) parking available in the area.
Executive Chef
Bruce Marder

Popular dishes

Porcini ZuppaUSD 25.00
Insalata MistaUSD 22.00
Romaine 'Alla Griglia', Tartufo Bianco CaesarUSD 31.00
Scamorza e Caciocavallo Calda InsalataUSD 36.00
Carciofi alla Judea RomanaUSD 39.00
'Heirloom Vegetable', BurrataUSD 38.00
Tri-Colore 'Red Cow' Rocca ReggianoUSD 30.00
Capo Polpette, Sugo di PomodoroUSD 32.00
'Maryland Crab' Torta, LimoneUSD 37.00
Calamari 'Alla Griglia'USD 33.00
Octopus 'Alla Griglia' PiqanteUSD 36.00

Cured

Prosciutto ItalianoUSD 41.00
Jamon de BellottaUSD 81.00
Salmone AffumicatoUSD 36.00
Imperiale Caviali, BliniUSD 235.00

Pasta / Risotto

Rigatoni Tartufo RaguUSD 42.00
Corn Ravioli, TartufoUSD 41.00
Bucatini Lamb RaguUSD 40.00
Tortelli di Zucca, SalouiesUSD 40.00
Penne Rigate CarbonaraUSD 39.00
Ditalini Rigate AmatricianaUSD 39.00
Risotto del Giorno
- Market Price

Pesci

Branzino alla GrigliaUSD 79.00
'Dover Sole' [North Sea]USD 89.00
Salmone alla GrigliaUSD 78.00
San Pietro alla GrigliaUSD 84.00
as available

Pollo e Anatra

Tecumseh Pollo Roti TartufoUSD 74.00
Tecumseh Pollo PomodoroUSD 65.00
'Mapleleaf Duck' & Salsiccia, PolentaUSD 68.00

Carne

Trippa alla Fiorentina, 'Red Cow' ParmagianaUSD 38.00
'Country Lamb Rack' alla GrigliaUSD 79.00
'Short Ribs Osborne', PorciniUSD 78.00
Vitello 'Plume de Veau' CostolettaUSD 81.00
ScaloppiniUSD 81.00
'Snake River Country Pork' alla GrigliaUSD 75.00
'Australian Wyagu NY Cut' alla GrigliaUSD 125.00
Creekstone Farm Prime Filet -Bone-InUSD 125.00
Flannery Prima alla Griglia 'New York' o 'Bone In'USD 88.00
Flannery Prima alla Griglia 'Rib Chop'USD 89.00
Flannery Prima alla Griglia 'Filet' alla GrigliaUSD 99.00
Fiorentina
- For 2USD 195.00
Galette di PatateUSD 28.00
Gratinato Gipolla e PatateUSD 32.00

What 1,325 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westside
Best Service

Review summary

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Capo in Santa Monica is a top-tier Italian dining destination renowned for its "outstanding food and service" and "intimate ambiance." While it offers a "world-class wine list" and consistently "incredible" pasta, patrons should be aware of its "high prices." The "grilled Caesar salad" is a standout dish. Ideal for special occasions, Capo promises a memorable experience.

1,325 Reviews

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paul VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific food and wine list and very attentive service. One of the best restaurants in Los Angeles. Great ambience.
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Charlotte
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Booked a table on a last-minute trip to Santa Monica. First time visiting the area. Every aspect of this dining experience was exceptional. I would drive 7 hours back to the area, just to dine here, again.
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Cherie VIP
Phoenix6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this place! We accidentally walked in to this restaurant eight years ago and have wanted to go back ever since. We finally went back last night to celebrate my son graduating from medical school. The food was amazing and our server Maxim was the best! I HIGHLY recommend this amazing place!
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Ali
Los Angeles2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was like a 4/10, prices are outrageous. Ambiance and vibe was cool though
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolutely delicious meal, attentive service, and beautiful atmosphere. Well return!
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Tam
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honestly hands down the best restaurant in Los Angeles !!!
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Doug
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic in every way. My wife and two friend had never been - they loved it as much as I do!!
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Tiffany VIP
San Diego28 reviews
4.0
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant with incredible food and service. Slightly overpriced but great for our anniversary celebration. My one flag is that we did not notice we were being charged for water and the server brought two bottles over the course of the meal without confirming with us first and we ended up spending $26 on water!
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SOYEON
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The pasta was fantastic!!!!! And cozy atmosphere :)
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kevin VIP
Los Angeles6 reviews
3.0
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Compared to other top Italian restaurants the quality of meals were mediocre Defensively over priced specially being served outdoors
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FAQs

Capo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 394-5550.

Capo is rated 4.8 stars by 1325 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 19 times today

1810 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(310) 394-5550
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, European, Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet parking available at a rate of $15 (cash only). There is also street (metered) parking available in the area.
Executive Chef
Bruce Marder

Capo

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Dining areas

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Rigatoni Tartufo Ragu

Spaghettini Gambero Selvatico

Capo's Gnocchi

Antipasti

Porcini ZuppaUSD 25.00

Insalata MistaUSD 22.00

Romaine 'Alla Griglia', Tartufo Bianco CaesarUSD 31.00

Scamorza e Caciocavallo Calda InsalataUSD 36.00

Carciofi alla Judea RomanaUSD 39.00

'Heirloom Vegetable', BurrataUSD 38.00

Tri-Colore 'Red Cow' Rocca ReggianoUSD 30.00

Capo Polpette, Sugo di PomodoroUSD 32.00

'Maryland Crab' Torta, LimoneUSD 37.00

Calamari 'Alla Griglia'USD 33.00

Octopus 'Alla Griglia' PiqanteUSD 36.00

Cured

Prosciutto ItalianoUSD 41.00

Jamon de BellottaUSD 81.00

Salmone AffumicatoUSD 36.00

Imperiale Caviali, BliniUSD 235.00

Pasta / Risotto

Rigatoni Tartufo RaguUSD 42.00

Corn Ravioli, TartufoUSD 41.00

Bucatini Lamb RaguUSD 40.00

Tortelli di Zucca, SalouiesUSD 40.00

Penne Rigate CarbonaraUSD 39.00

Ditalini Rigate AmatricianaUSD 39.00

Risotto del Giorno

Pesci

Branzino alla GrigliaUSD 79.00

'Dover Sole' [North Sea]USD 89.00

Salmone alla GrigliaUSD 78.00

San Pietro alla GrigliaUSD 84.00

Pollo e Anatra

Tecumseh Pollo Roti TartufoUSD 74.00

Tecumseh Pollo PomodoroUSD 65.00

'Mapleleaf Duck' & Salsiccia, PolentaUSD 68.00

Carne

Trippa alla Fiorentina, 'Red Cow' ParmagianaUSD 38.00

'Country Lamb Rack' alla GrigliaUSD 79.00

'Short Ribs Osborne', PorciniUSD 78.00

Vitello 'Plume de Veau' CostolettaUSD 81.00

ScaloppiniUSD 81.00

'Snake River Country Pork' alla GrigliaUSD 75.00

'Australian Wyagu NY Cut' alla GrigliaUSD 125.00

Creekstone Farm Prime Filet -Bone-InUSD 125.00

Flannery Prima alla Griglia 'New York' o 'Bone In'USD 88.00

Flannery Prima alla Griglia 'Rib Chop'USD 89.00

Flannery Prima alla Griglia 'Filet' alla GrigliaUSD 99.00

Fiorentina

Galette di PatateUSD 28.00

Gratinato Gipolla e PatateUSD 32.00

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