Nicole Dillard
Google
I had high hopes for Capone’s Pizza Oven and Bar based on the great reviews, but unfortunately, my experience fell far below expectations. My husband and I dined in and were surprised to find the restaurant mostly empty, which made the slow, lukewarm food even more confusing.
The mozzarella sticks were crunchy on the outside but lacked the gooey cheese pull because they weren’t served hot. The crab-stuffed mushrooms were just okay but also lukewarm and lacking flavor. We ordered a house salad that was supposed to include warm d’Anjou pear and goat cheese, but neither were present. I did enjoy the candied walnuts, though.
We also tried the Steakhouse pizza. While it came out hot with a perfectly crispy crust, the steak on it had a strange, unpleasant taste that ruined it for us. The other toppings were fine. My husband especially liked the fresh jalapeños, but the steak was a dealbreaker.
Service was also disappointing. Our waitress seemed checked out, forgetful and disengaged. Given that we were the only ones dining in (with just a few people at the bar), there was really no excuse for the food arriving cold or for the inattentive service.
My husband is willing to give it another shot, maybe sitting at the bar next time and trying a different pizza. As for me, I’m not so sure.