Cinquecento

Such a wonderful and hidden little gem of Boston. You don't need to be in the North End to get some great Italian. Atmosphere and service is wonderful. You can sit inside outside and they have private functions. Staff is highly competent with impeccable service. Great flavors and great options.

This is an average place for brunch. The decor keeps you intrigued and adds to the cozy feel of the place. The brunch menu is kind of limited if you’re like me and don’t eat pork. I had been expecting the prixe fixe menu but it wasn’t available when I visited. The donuts are a great addition to wrapping up the meal. I recommend this place if you have a large party and want to host a private event. They have multiple rooms and a statement staircase.

Went there for fathers day and the place was pretty busy but the service was fast and efficient! They had a pre fixed menu as a a special that had 3 different brunch items & came with juice as well as coffee. The tiramisu French toast and the eggs were made to perfection. Definitely a good place to try. Also the parking lot next to them is where you can find ample parking and can get free parking for 5 hours if you get your ticket validated from the restaurant!

The outdoor patio is great in the warm months. And there is a nice bar. But the dining room can get very loud on a busy night (acoustics aren't so great). The food is pricy, but inline with the upscale restaurants in the area. The food is always good, I love the mushroom soup.

Right next to SoWa district, well designed and have a nice atmosphere. Great place for drinks too. Love the Panna Cotta.

Busy place with a dimmly lit, industrial feel. Service was slow. Took us forever to get our food order in but the food was ready rather quickly. I ordered the Linguine Con Vongole. The plate was unbalanced and overly salted. It really wasn't pleasant. This is my second time giving this place a try as I was impressed with their brunch either. Try the North end!

I have been here for drinks and have gotten one app. But it was good enough to make me one to come back! We got the burrata and the bread that came with it was so yummy so naturally I was sad there were only two pieces. As far as atmosphere goes, the staff is friendly and the restaurant itself is a little on the darker side but it makes sense when you look around at their decorations. They created columns with bottles lined up and those are lighted up, I'm probably doing a terrible job describing it. It's really cool so you'll have to come see it yourself. Overall great experience and it's pretty close to where I work, so this may become a regular sport.

It's a delightful place, with great tapas and a graceful host. Perfect place to meet with friends. Great for small events, intimate and just dangerous enough.

Amazing! Best chicken parm I've ever had. The ala vodka also perfection. Gorgeous space and great staff! Tommy is the best!

This place showed up on my TikTok and I had to make a reservation three weeks in advance. The interior is beautiful, and it feels like each section of the restaurant has its own theme and different vibe. Our server was very attentive, and the service overall was great. It's a wonderful place to go for the ambience or to enjoy drinks at the bar. The Zio Ugo, was very refreshing and well-balanced. I was most excited for the honey buns, but they were underwhelming. They were lightly glazed, not very sweet, and after the first bite of glaze the rest just tasted like a normal bun. The Funghi al Forno was deliciously seasoned, but the portion was very small and left me wanting more. For pastas, we ordered the Spaghetti all'Aragosta and the Garganelli alla Pollo. Both were flavorful and had a generous amount of protein. It's also good to note that you can order half sizes of the pastas to try more dishes. The filet mignon was just okay, nothing special. Overall, I would come back for the pasta and drinks. The atmosphere was beautiful, but I wouldn't say it was worth the long reservation wait.

Beautiful Venue and Atmosphere. However, food is more of a 2/5. Come here for the vibe, not the food.

The ambiance was great, and our waiter was attentive--though he kept guessing our orders based on what's popular online, which was amusing the first time he did it. The food was consistently good all around, with the salty honey buns being the standout. That said, nothing really wowed us. Surprised it's so hard to get a reservation since it wasn't crowded. Worth trying once, but not sure it's worth going out of the way for again.

Booked a month out and worth the wait! They have such a beautiful interior and patio, some of the best vibes in Boston. Came for brunch--they have a few brunch specials, but the full dinner menu is available too. Of course, we had to start with the honey buns, which lived up to the hype! So fluffy with a touch of sweetness. The waitress suggested we branch out from the typical dishes (*cough* rigatoni alla vodka *cough*), and we happily obliged. The garganelli alla pollo and chicken piccata were both divine. The garganelli had a rich, smokey flavor, and the pasta was perfectly al dente. The chicken piccata was crispy and lemony in all the best ways. It came with rigatoni, which was a welcome surprise. The prices were very reasonable imo for this level of food and ambiance. Most dishes less than $30 and decent portions. Def want to return for a special occasion--if I can get a res!

obsessed. Ambiance Food Service They OFFER HALF PORTIONS OF THE PASTA!!! We split 7 half orders between 4 people, plus a salad and two apps. our server was hilarious and really helpful as we were being indecisive haha. The drinks were fire too - I loved the rum cantalope one! basically a fancy mojito. My top three pasta: RIGATONI ALLA VODKA, TORTELLINI DI MAIS, FUSILLI ALLA LIMONE. The others were good too but these were the standouts. handmade fresh pasta makes all the difference. The Snap Pea salad and Honey Buns were also insanely good. Go here, if you can get a reservation. I recommend showing up in person the day you want to go and just ask, if you don't see anything online. I will be back!!

I was so excited to try Capri as I'm a big fan of the groups other restaurants. Capri has such a beautiful interior- the space feels warm and stylish, and it really sets the tone for a nice night out. It reminds me a lot of Prima in Charlestown. The food, though, was a miss for me. The chicken piccata was unfortunately very salty, and the sauce leaned more oily than I'd like. The honey buns with ricotta were SO good and had great texture, but again, the salt overpowered what could've been a perfect balance. The Caesar salad was fresh and enjoyable, but I wished it had more anchovy or seasoning to really bring out that bold Caesar flavor. The service was alittle weird to be honest. We wanted to order 2 appetizers before the last person in our party arrived and the server kind of gave us a hard time about not ordering the whole meal at the same time. Multiple times we were in the middle of eating something and a busser or server asked if they could clear. Like our salad was only half done and the server was trying to take away our appetizer plates, utensils, and the remaining half of the salad. Again, when we were eating the entrees multiple people asked if they could take our plates that still were full of food and we had our forks in our hands. Everyone was nice but it felt like they wanted to rush us out. Overall, the atmosphere is gorgeous and the menu has great potential--just a lighter hand with the salt could make the experience match the setting. I can see how the service is trying to be attentive and higher end but maybe taking alittle bit of time to let tables eat and talk would be better.

Made reservations here while visiting Boston for the weekend. I'll start by saying WOW to this restaurants decor, absolutely stunning. I had probably the best caesar salad I've ever had to start. Burrata, bread and steak ALL MUST BE ORDERED! I ordered an espresso as my drink, it was good but my friend's Marg was better. I will totally be back here when I am back in the Boston area.

Love this place . Great food . Service is amazing and has a great vibe . It's perfect for date night

Skip the food and come for the beautiful ambiance, the great cocktails, and the warm honeybuns. Seriously the honeybuns are next level

How beautiful! We haven't been able yo grab a res yet so this won't have much about the food, but I will be back for that in a couple of weeks and update the review. As far as the drinks and atmosphere go, though, all I can say is perfect. Our bartender was so sweet and not only made delicious on-menu drinks, but also was kind enough to make an off-menu tequila drink for us as they were out of ingredients for the one on the menu. I loved their cocktails (a lot of gin options too which is a bonus for me). The patio atmosphere is stunning!! Probably the most beautiful Boston restaurant I have seen. I'm excited to try out the food!

I really wanted this experience to be amazing. It's hard to get a reservation. We finally managed to plan a 1230pm Sun reservation 30 days in advance. We heard they had some brunch specials- they had one (French toast). The honey buns were as good as the photos. The Caesar salad was amazing. The restaurant was made for IG- the design and decor are incredible. Great music. Service was very average- not bad but nothing notable. The runners need more experience. Our salad arrived first- before my amazing mocktail and the honey buns. A little odd. The chicken parm and rigatoni bolognese were good but not outstanding. We ordered 2 desserts to share- server came back to tell us one wasn't available- still baking. Hmm- odd. Disappointing. They only have a few desserts on their menu-maybe they need to come in early and bake? We agreed only the Caesar salad and honey buns would potentially draw us back for a second visit- or if they introduce a brunch menu.

Capri definitely lives up to the hype! The incredible coastal Italian aesthetics alone are enough to draw you in, but the food is the reason to stay. We had heard that the honey buns were a must get and they did not disappoint! The bread is so soft and the honey and sea salt add a great flavor. It didn't even need the ricotta it came with but that was great too. The crunchy ceasar salad was HUGE, honestly four could probably share it as an app. For entrees we got the rigatoni alla vodka and the chicken parm. For the chicken parm you get to choose what sauce you'd like - marinara, vodka, or bolognese. We went with the bolognese and it was great. Finally the service was incredible. Our server was thoughtful, attentive, and made great recommendations. Definitely coming back for another date night or a fun girls night out!

If you're in the South End, Capri is a must-visit! Our recent dinner was fantastic, thanks to the warm ambiance, friendly service, and delicious food. Owner Will made us feel special right away, especially since we were celebrating my sister's birthday. He surprised us with some lovely treats that added a thoughtful touch. We started with honeybuns, meatballs, and a Caesar salad--everything was amazing but the stuffed mushrooms sent over by the kitchen were a standout! For our main courses, my sister had the penne vodka, her husband enjoyed the filet mignon, and I savored the Garganelli alla Pollo. All were delicious! Dylan, the bartender, also deserves a shoutout for crafting amazing drinks and choosing the perfect red wine for our meal, along with the best dessert recommendation, the chocolate hazelnut mousse. Overall, Capri is a gem in the South End, and we can't wait to return! Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a great dining experience!

Tried this brand new and very popular spot in the south end. It is a massive space and the inside ins gorgeous and the outdoor patio gives off Capri beach club vibes. The drink menu offers a variety of traditional and new age cocktails. I had the cucumber spritz and it was so refreshing. For food we tried the honey bread, bruschetta, meatballs, and alla vodka. All were really good and I would recommend. Really cool date spot or going with friends.

My order: Zio ugo cocktail, tuna scottato, and Caesar salad The Review: We were looking for something light and nourishing to munch on, and stopped short when we saw the airy and inviting Capri patio peeking through the South End bricks. The staff welcomed us warmly (such nice folks!). The drinks were so refreshing--I highly recommend the Zio ugo cocktail, which is reminiscent of the Hugo spritz. My mom prefers fully cooked over raw, so they were able to make the tuna to her liking. I must say that it would've been wonderful with just a sear on it (as opposed to well-done). The crunchy Parmesan-y Caesar salad was the perfect pairing to the tuna. They were able to make everything with gluten allergy precautions for me, even marking the dishes with "allergy" picks. They also can make their pasta dishes with gluten-free pasta! I wandered inside to use the ladies' room when I saw that the decor indoors was even more impressive than their outdoor ambience. It's a beautiful place to celebrate an occasion or just live your fabulous life. Highly recommend Capri.

What a wonderful restaurant! Besides being one of the most beautiful in Boston, the food and service were all excellent, five stars. We started outside at the beautiful bar, all of the decor was so well put together, and the staff was amazing at making cocktails. We moved to the inside bar for dinner and it was absolutely gorgeous and outstanding service as well. Definitely going to return.

Definitely hyped up, pasta wasn't cooked all the way, stingy on the vodka sauce for my chicken parm. The Cavatelli Con Salsiccia had small pieces of lemon with rind which I didn't find the texture or taste appeasing, much better after I dug it out. The honey buns were good but exorbitantly overpriced, the beef tallow truffle fries are solid. Service was great.

Another overly priced Boston spot. Over priced drinks. Drinks tasted like they were watered down. Spritz had either sprite or 7up Focaccia they should just remove off the menu it was possibly the worst I've ever had. Dense and with bagged motz cheese. They hired influencers to boost their rating but you can easily see through their BS. When we got their "they said oh we're so busy today but let's see if we can fit you" ahhhhhh answer. There was maybe 4 full table there if that. Tuna tartare was fishy. Way too fishy. Pasta is not homemade and was severely overcooked. Another trash Boston spot that will most likely fail if they don't get their ish together by next year. Or they're just be another overly priced cocktail spot with 5-7 tables full of prissy influencers. Typical.

- : South End's hottest new Italian steakhouse just dropped and I'm ! Capri in SoWa is pure MAGIC! Gorgeous glass walls, cozy fireplace vibes, and that outdoor terrace with fire pits? Chef's kiss for those chilly Boston nights! The food game is STRONG - housemade pastas that'll make your nonna weep, perfectly charred steaks, and next-level tuna tartare. Their craft cocktails at that stunning upper bar? Fire! Pro tip: Snag a patio spot before everyone catches on! This place is about to be BOOKED solid. South End just got its and honey, we are NOT ready! Run, don't walk!

Great service. It's a very long wait though if you try to walk-in (we walk in at 4:30PM on a Saturday and we got really lucky that there was one open spot left for two). They split the pasta in two if you want to so you can try more variety.

Food is very mid, there are so many better options for Italian food in south end ex. Coppa, Gigi, and SRV. The waiter knocked over the water on one of my friend, they apologized and offered complimentary dessert for us. When the bill came they charged us for one of the dessert. This the type of restaurant you go when they first open and never return. Honey Bun - very mid Truffle fries - McDonald style fries with some truffle on top ($16) Vongole - super sour&salty Steak - unseasoned and not the best quality meat Chicken parm - nothing special GARGANELLI ALLA POLLO - the most decent dish from tonight 2 desserts are okay

Interior is gorgeous and great vibes on the patio. Service was pretty good, don't love that you have to order everything at once. The bread is the most memorable part of the experience. I found the portion sizes to be a bit over the top. I visited close to opening week, so I would like to give it another try to see if there's been any improvements.

Omg this place is such a hidden gem everything from the drapes down to the mocktails LOL. Was spectacular before the service the ambience the music everything the food just perfect. I call it Alice and wonderland meets Italy vibes will be back!

I'm shocked at how well everything was working when we went there last night after the restaurant had only been open six days. We're vegetarian; and despite the name, Capri had a ton for us. The environment was festive; they've really enlivened the former Cinquecento space, and we're really hoping it becomes a lasting fixture in the neighborhood. There were a couple of hiccups, absolutely not worth remarking upon; they're expected from a brand-new restaurant. We'll be back again, and soon, even if only to grab a drink at the lovely outdoor bar. Also, neither here nor there, but there was a waving inflatable squid in the window of a nearby apartment. We mentioned it to the people at the table next to us, and they gave us a look suggesting that my wife and I are sharing an intrafamily hallucination. We know what we saw.

Beautiful decor, such a cute place for drinks. We got the honey buns and they were AMAZING. I thought the caesar salad and pasta were just okay. Service was good though they were quite busy. Would come here again for drinks.

Tried the tuna tartare -- it was chewy and impossible to swallow. The kitchen sent out a new one, but it was the same. Ordered the $160 T-bone steak, asked for medium-well, and it came out blue rare. The bartender actually noticed right away before we even said anything -- she was great and the only highlight of the night. When they brought the steak back, it was completely overcooked, dry, and tough as a rock. I asked to get the food to go -- my dog will be eating good tonight. the service was great overall we sat at the bar and all the bartenders where great and attentive, except for the hosts at the front -- they looked like deer in headlights when we walked in. We don't mind paying for good food, but this was a terrible experience overall.

Awesome lunch in South Boston! Our waitress Pavla was the best. Could not have asked for a better lunch, food and drinks but most importantly service. Highly recommend!

Beautiful restaurant! The caesar salad, honey rolls and vodka sauce rigatoni were delicious. The drinks were ok. Good service too.

The service was excellent. Restaurant was beautiful! Food was delicious. Only complaint was my steak being a little too chewy but besides that I enjoyed it all. The highlight of the night was the honey buns!!! Get the honey buns!

Food is mediocre at best. The only things worth the money on the menu is the honey buns. Ambience is great but there are way better places in the city for food. The vodka sauce is really just a red sauce so would not recommend that at all!

Food was great but that was only part of the night. Service was on point and the place is amazing.

Food & service was excellent...I ordered lamb chops which did not disappoint. Entrees are a la carte = I suggest the mashed potatoes....We sat outside, which was very nice.

Made reservations weeks in advance, for a birthday dinner. Walked in for early dinner and restaurant was mostly empty. Requested to be seated on the patio, which is supposedly first come first serve, but was told by the hostess that there would be a two and a half hour wait even though lots of tables were empty. There wasn't anyone else waiting. When questioned, the hostess stated that there is no time limit for the patrons currently dining. Was seated in the main dining room instead. Waitstaff was on point. Unfortunately, the only part of the meal that met expectations were the honey buns.

The most terrible dining experience I've ever had. We waited over 20 minutes to be seated even though we had a reservation, and then another 23 minutes just to get water and have our order taken. Our server was extremely slow and seemed completely lost the entire time. The food was honestly awful -- bland and poorly made. But the worst part was the unprofessional manager, who was unbelievably rude and passive-aggressive. Instead of apologizing, he tried to convince me that it was our fault for the wait because we checked in at 9:04 instead of 9:00! That's not how you treat customers. This place clearly doesn't value their guests. Save yourself the frustration and go somewhere else. Terrible!!!

I've given this place two chances and unfortunately both times the service at the bar was really disappointing. The female bartender seemed distracted and uninterested -- it took a long very time just to get a drink or even be acknowledged, even though it wasn't that busy. The food and atmosphere are fine, but the lack of attention and basic friendliness from the bar staff really takes away from the experience. I wanted to like this place, but after two tries, I don't think I'll be back.

The food was good, but I can't give more than 2 stars because the service was not there. When we first sat down, our server greeted us, brought drinks, and seemed attentive to other tables nearby. I thought we'd be in good hands. I was wrong. There were four of us. I ordered an appetizer, which took about 20 to 30 minutes to come out. After that, our server never came back to check on us. I watched her take care of the tables right next to us, even glancing at our table before walking past us to the ones behind us. Meanwhile, three of our cups sat empty and no one bothered to ask if we needed refills. I ordered our entrees about ten minutes after the appetizer, and it took over an hour and fifteen minutes for just three dishes to arrive. Being seated right next to the kitchen and POS station, it was hard to believe we were simply "forgotten." Another server eventually cleared our appetizer plates, so we thought our food was finally coming, but we ended up waiting another 30 minutes. By that point, I was frustrated. It honestly felt like we were being ignored because of our ethnicity or how we were dressed. I even noticed others dressed the same way as us being served just fine. What made it worse was the moment I pulled out my phone and started timing the service, the attitude suddenly changed. That told me everything. By the time our food came out, I felt disrespected and didn't even want to stay. The food may be worth it, but the way we were treated made me never want to come back. If you value being treated like your presence matters, think twice before dining here.

Capri is truly a tucked-away hidden gem in the neighborhood! I loved the ambiance the second I walked into the outdoor seating area, it feels cozy yet elevated. We sat at the bar and it was perfect. Both of us ordered the Sophia cocktail (highly recommend if you like a little spice in your life), and the bartender was incredibly attentive, offering great recommendations throughout. Food-wise, everything was a hit! The meatballs, prosciutto, truffle fries, and rigatoni alla vodka were all hands-down delicious. The place is spotless, and even the bathrooms are kept tidy, which shows how much care goes into every detail. Nothing but great things to say, I'm so happy we now have a new Italian spot to enjoy regularly. Capri is definitely going to be a favorite!

The ambience was very beautiful both inside and outside - and the positives stop there. The food was terrible in several ways; the ingredients were noticeably not fresh that one could smell the odor of the fish from across the room, and the cooking was done so poorly that the texture was off in all directions with some being soaked and some others being extremely burnt. Most of all, the eccentricity went way past the point of being excusable as creativity; the combination of ingredients simply made no sense and the result was a complete mess of discord, aggravated by the lack of basic cooking skills. The cocktails had similar problems, just even worse. The price was even higher compared to popular upscale restaurants, which was simply unacceptable considering the poor quality. The service was friendly but very slow and unattentive.

Best food I've ever eaten I highly recommend the honey buns. They are amazing. The soft, fluffy texture with that sweet glaze makes them so good every single time. Each bite has the perfect balance of sweetness and melt-in-your-mouth goodness that just keeps you coming back for more. They're the kind of treat that you never get tired of, and once you try them, you'll understand why I think they're the best

My friends and I had an amazing experience at Capri. Service was great, food was tasty, and the restaurant itself is just beautiful. We had the Caesar salad ( the same recipe as Prima) 10/10, risotto 6/10, honey buns 10000/10, tortellini de mais 8/10 - really great flavor but the pasta was too al dente, my friends had the chicken parm 10/10. Drinks were also great. Def recommend.

As someone who lived in Florence Italy for 4 months, this place exceeded every expectation I had! The staff was so nice, the wine list was great, and the food was magnificent. The place is huge, and there's nothing I love more than not feeling rushed/ like they're trying to turn my table over quick. Capri service was fantastic and quick, but also allowed us to take our time while eating & drinking. We had the bread (which was divine), burratta (10/10, no notes), and also shared the vodka pasta, steak, and chicken milanese which was crispy and cooked perfectly. The vodka sauce was creamy and delicious - the table next to us ordered an extra side of the sauce, because it's just that creamy and good! The steak was also cooked perfect and we thoroughly enjoyed our new neighborhood spot!! So happy this place opened up and we will be back!!!!

The restaurant is very beautiful , waitress very nice , but the food and service are not good. My WHOLE party's food had to be reheated , ribeye and pasta COLD , it's like we ate left overs ,also they had no bottle water, we were only able to get 1 bottle . I was expecting better service and food ,the manger tried to make it better ,but at the end the food quality was just not good , no one want's to eat cold or reheated stake . hopefully they will get better . I would Not come back

Great food. Great ambience. Great service. Huge caesar salad. Perfectly prepared steak. Awesome deserts.

Quick short review , dined there Monday night sat outside and was catfished and what I mean by that is do you ever see a beautiful woman online and then meet them in person and it's a different person! That's how it was with service. A restaurant at that level the servers should be trained top notch. After our appetizers the plates sat for a bit as well as our cocktail glasses . Totally unacceptable when you're dealing with a restaurant at that scale! Food was good no complaints there.

Sat outdoors, beautiful fireplace and great vibes. Service was excellent. Went for a birthday and got to choose between getting champagne for a toast at the beginning of the meal or a dessert at the end. Food was delicious. Menu was extensive. Great cocktails in pretty glasses. Will definitely be back

capri is incredible. i am very strict on my reviews, the highest i've ever given was a 9.13 i give this place a 8.73 out of 10. the atmosphere is truly special and the service was to another level. my mother had told this waitress named estee and she was telling my mom about how good the hobby buns were. my mom said she will try them next time but then estee brought out a order of them for us on the house just out of her heart. so generous. incredible

Called several days in a row to schedule a reservation, left messages each time and never received a call back. We had a large party and followed the instructions on their website to call to reserve for a large party. Very disappointed they never returned the calls.

Ambiance was unreal! Food was a 10/10! Make sure to get the bread, incredible !! Our service was great, we had a group of 8 and the host was very accommodating. Got a drink at the outside bar while we waited!