If you’re looking for a fun mob themed Italian restaurant with an old-school Las Vegas lounge singer, you have to check out Capo’s.
The speakeasy style entrance to the restaurant is fun. You walk up to a red door, expecting someone to open it but then a door behind a phone booth opens up.
When you walk into the restaurant, your eyes will need to adjust because it’s extremely dark.
We were able to get a table up by the stage near the singer. He had a “Rat Pack” look to him and he sounded just like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. He was very entertaining.
The fresh bread came out as soon as we sat down. It was crispy on the outside and soft inside. It tasted wonderful after dipping it in the creamy olive oil.
I ordered a Cosmopolitan because why not I was in Vegas!
The Genovese Calamari was the best appetizer to start with. It came out with pepperoncini peppers that added a nice texture to the calamari.
The other great appetizer to share at the table was Ma’s Meatballs and Peppers. These oversized meatballs were covered in a lightly spiced sugo sauce (sugo means sauce in Italian). The meatballs were moist and seasoned well.
For my dinner, I ordered the Goodfellas Piccata. I got the chicken that was sautéed in lemon, butter, and white wine to make a delicious sauce, along with garlic and capers. The chicken was juicy and soaked in the flavor of the sauce. They served the chicken on top of creamy mashed potatoes. The potatoes captured all of the sauce as well, which made them irresistible. This was one of the best chicken piccatas I’ve had in a while.
The Da Don’s Lasagna is a customer favorite. Fresh made lasagna noodles were layered and stuffed with crushed meatballs, homemade Italian sausage, fresh ricotta cheese, and then topped with mozzarella cheese. They baked it until the cheese got crispy on top and then covered it in a red sugo sauce. The slice they served was a very generous portion. The blend of sausage and meatballs made the lasagna more filling than if it was just cheese.
I had to get a side of their Risotto. It was a mushroom risotto that was extremely creamy. This by itself could have been a meal.
We saved room for dessert, especially because we were going to share. Since we were an Italian restaurant, it was a must to order the Jimmy Two Times Tiramisu Tiramisu.
This homemade dessert was layered ladyfingers that were soaked in espresso and dark rum. Then they layered it with sweet mascarpone that added a creaminess. It had a calming effect against the strong flavor of the espresso. The sprinkle of cocoa powder on top helped add a nice finish to each bite.
If you were looking for a great meal that is off the Vegas strip, check out Capo’s. Make sure you make a reservation because they get busy.
Enjoy!
T
