Caponie's Cafe and Pizza
3.9
- Neighborhood: Galewood/Montclare
- 3350 N. Harlem Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60634
- 773-804-9024
Co-owner Daniel Lambert says Caponie's boasts the largest wood-burning pizza oven in Chicago. It's a style of pizza-making that reflects the heritage of Naples. 'Peoplecome in here from Italy who can't speak English, say the pizza's better than Italy,' Lambert says proudly. The restaurant's name has drawn flak from some Italian-American publications in Chicago, but Lambert says he and co-owner Anthony DiBalsamo are simply trying to reflect the Italian experience in this country. There are framed photos and articles of Al Capone on the walls, but they're accompanied by pictures of John Travolta, Al Pacino, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra, as well as photos of the owners' Italian ancestors. 'If we were trying to go 'all gangster,' we'd have Tommy guns on the wall,' Lambert said.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Harlem and Belmont.
- Parking:
- Free Lot
- Public Transportation:
- Accessible by city bus 77 (Belmont), 90 (Harlem).
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday; closed Monday.
- Cuisine:
- Italian
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full bar.
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise. T-shirts, hats. No children's menu. Catering service available. Bar can be rented for private parties.
- Specialties:
- Pizza baked in a wood-burning oven; calamari.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes. Within a two-mile radius.
- Seating :
- 50
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"They clean house while you eat"
redshoes from Jefferson Park - June 17, 2008
We arrived at 9;55pm; asked the waitress what time they close, she said midnight so we sat down and ordered. At approximately 11:00 the restaurant...
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"I absolutely love this place...."
Chicagogal from Chicago, IL - April 4, 2007
I absolutely love this place. My family and I have been going here for years, even though we live on the opposite side of the city. The pizza is ...
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"Went to Caponie's last night..."
Joan from Chicago, IL - November 6, 2006
Went to Caponie's last night and had the worst service. Food is very good, especially their pasta sauces. My mother and I were practically ignore...
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