"A lively Eagle Rock aperitivo bar with a maroon-tinged, vintage-accented interior and a bustling patio for day-drinking; the no-fuss program centers on aperitivi, spritzes, lower-ABV options, and a red-sauce Italian menu. Locals create the energy here—regulars flock for weekly events like Lasagna Night and pasta Tuesdays—making it a reliably popular neighborhood spot. Options range from well-executed classics and balanced signatures to spritzes or a Frozen Negroni on hot days." - ByEsther Tseng
"Capri Club is one of the best examples of a true aperitivo bar. This vermouth-driven gathering place inspired by Italian happy hour fills up well before the sun sets and stays packed until it closes around midnight. And while we love the retro, leather banquette-filled interior, the front sidewalk at this Eagle Rock spot is undeniably where you want to be (particularly in a pair of designer jeans) when sampling amaro spritzes and nibbling on tuna-stuffed peppers. This walk-in-only spot thrives on style and chaos, but that’s exactly why we love it as a fun pit stop to start or end the night." - brant cox, sylvio martins
"This old-school-feeling aperitivo bar in Eagle Rock is tailor-made for a long night of mingling. But as much as vermouth and soda might be the house drink, there’s something particularly lush about getting an espresso martini here. Maybe it's the fact that you can choose between vodka or mezcal. Or the sweet-but-nutty mashup of banana and walnut liqueurs they use. Whatever the reason, you should plop down in a comfy leather booth and order one the next time you want to kickstart an unpredictable Friday night." - brant cox, garrett snyder, nikko duren
"Found just after regular food service had ended, this bar offers a late-night menu of cold bites (while plenty of bars stop offering food entirely after 10 p.m., this place keeps serving). Standouts include squash, olives, and tuna-stuffed peppers — the first bite was “pleasantly salty (and not too fishy).” The pepper’s sweetness contrasts the tuna, the whole thing dressed simply with olive oil and parsley. Most dishes here are great; consider the must-order cacio e pepe supplí. — Rebecca Roland, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest" - Eater Staff
"Capri Club brings a small slice of Italian aperitivo culture to a busy stretch of Eagle Rock Boulevard. The interior feels like a romanticization of an Italian dive bar with wood-paneled walls, red leather booths, and a curved bar in the center. The bartenders here have their martini-making flow perfected, asking each guest the essential questions of whether they want it wet or dry, with vodka or gin, and dirty or with a twist. On a nice day, the sidewalk seating is even better (and a little quieter) than the interior. For the best of both worlds, grab a table towards the front that sits under a large window. Bar snacks like marinated olives, prosciutto, and fried sticks of polenta round out the menu." - Rebecca Roland