Il Capo Pizzeria

Excellent little pizza place. Really cool authentic vibe inside. Prices are very reasonable and servings are substantial. The food was all excellent. Pizza was cooked perfect and very flavorful. Calzone was huge, soft, and delicious. The Arancini was so good and like nothing I’ve had. The wine was fantastic and half off on Wednesday for the bottle. Our waiter Deangelo was the only server and bartender for the whole place and he did great. He was attentive, friendly, and very informative. I can’t wait to eat here again and try some of the other things on the menu.

Absolutely no complaints across the table!! Everything was incredible and so much bang for your buck! Diangelo the waiter/bartender/host was an absolute rockstar and was a lot of fun and a joy to meet. The food was fantastic and banger portions! I got the Calzone with Mixed Greens Salad (I managed 1/4 of the Calzone and am thrilled to have left overs!), my 13y/o got the Cauliflower Crust Pizza with Bacon/Pepperoni/Chicken (as a GF teen he has a hard time finding good food sometimes but he loved this pizza and was thrilled he had choices!). My husband got the Fig and Prosciutto Pizza ("it was great, fantastic, amazing"), and my 10y/o got the kids Spaghetti with Meatball (ate the whole thing and wanted seconds!) Would absolutely go back!

5-Star Review: A Slice of Italy at Il Capo Pizzeria! I'm thrilled to share my exceptional experience at Il Cappo, our go-to spot for delicious Italian cuisine! Standout Features: 1. Cozy and Inviting Atmosphere: Il Cappo's comfortable and intimate setting makes it the perfect spot for a relaxing dinner or a quick gelato treat. 2. Exceptional Service: The staff at Il Cappo are warm, friendly, and attentive, always ensuring that our dining experience is top-notch. 3. Authentic Italian Flavors: Il Cappo's pizza and gelato are simply delicious. Personal Experience: We're regulars at Il Cappo, and for good reason! Whether we're in the mood for a delicious pizza or just a sweet gelato treat, Il Cappo never disappoints. The staff knows us by name, and we love the warm, welcoming atmosphere they create. Verdict: Il Cappo is a must-visit destination for anyone craving authentic Italian cuisine! With its cozy atmosphere, exceptional service, and delicious pizza and gelato, it's a 5-star experience that will keep you coming back for more. Rating: 5/5 stars Will we return? Absolutely! We're already looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommended for: - Italian food enthusiasts seeking authentic flavors - Families and couples looking for a cozy and intimate dining experience - Gelato lovers (you won't be disappointed!) - Anyone seeking exceptional service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere!

Ok, the first time here. Ordered a couple of slices of the pizzas that had on display. I personally was not impressed on the flavoring. Seemed a little bland to me. now, is my taste bud the same as yours, maybe not so, try it on your own. Just my opinion. The staff was very nice so, I like that for sure. The place has a chill atmosphere but, it was also just after lunch time and empty. I didn't try the Gelato but, might have to go back for that, just not the pizza. Weather is great for their outdoor seating right now.

Our server, Brad, was awesome. He was attentive and friendly, while also being unobtrusive. Only the most skilled servers can do that. He even went far above and beyond to deliver my credit card to me when I left it behind at the table, even though I had already left the restaurant. He had heard us discussing going to the theater across the lot, and he hot-footed it all the way over there to find me. My hero! All that, plus the pie he recommended was incredible and the gelato was out of this world!

First time here and we were impressed with the food! Pizza was simple, but very tasty. Meatballs and sauce was delicious! Gelato was the best ever! Only negative, in our opinion, was the ambience; it was not too comfy…kinda cafeteria feel. Will definitely be back to try something else on the menu.

Started with garlic knots, ribs for appetizers and finished with fig pizza and fungi pizza. It was delicious! I highly recommend visiting this pizzeria

My favorite place to get pasta and pizza! My favorite pizza are the bianco and veggie. My husband loves their chicken Marsala! I love their vodka pasta add shrimp! And my son loves their pasta w meatball. Highly recommend

Best NY style pizza in Scottsdale - Great food and service - The gelato is fantastic as well!!!

Their pizza is great. Their delivery? Completely sucks. The first time they got a pass (even though we waited 2+ hours and it never showed up). They apologized a lot. The second time? It never showed up even through the delivery driver insisted it did. I walked around the whole neighborhood looking for a stray pizza. Not there. Anywhere. I called them and said where is it? The response? "Uhhh. It's a third party delivery service. We can't do anything about it". Talk about a lame response. Never ordering from them EVER AGAIN.

Tried this place with a few girlfriends and it's in the heart of Scottsdale, and has a bunch of great deals! We got the arancini which was super unique, it actually had peas in the middle, but the outside was super crisp and paired with a delicious marinara. We also had their poached pear salad which had a nice sweet dressing and delicious poached pears in them. We got the Diavola wood fired pizza, if you are a spicy food lover, you will love this. It had hot sopressata, sausage, Calabrian chilis, ricotta, basil, mozzarella and tomato sauce. It was a little too spicy for me but my friends loved it. Everything was so fresh and made to order, and last but not least DESSERT. We got the Tiramisu which was to die for. It was honestly the best tiramisu I've ever had. It was so soft, fluffy and flavorful but not too overpowering! Cant wait to try more from this place

Fantastic food and wonderful service in a friendly and relaxed environment. Started off my meal with a poached pear salad which was outstanding. Then came a great Neapolitan pizza called The Boss which had meatball, sausage, pepperoni, red pepper and mushrooms on it. It was Happy Hour so I got an arancini which had an outstanding golden crust on it and was wonderful. Finished my meal with peanut butter gelato. Staff was personable, every bite of food was delicious.

We ordered a few appetizers for the table. The garlic knots were good. The arancini were huge but not my preference. They had a very strong flavor. The Buffalo cauliflower was a stand out and raved about by everyone. I got the Diavolo pizza with hot soppressata, sausage, Calabrian chilis, ricotta, and basil. I ordered this because it said hot honey drizzle, which I couldn't taste at all. Now I see the menu has been updated to show you can add the hot honey for $1. Missing hot honey aside, the pizza was good and fiery! I enjoyed the crust and toppings and would try pizza here again if in the area

Wouldn't even recommend it to my grandma. Worst experience ever staff is completely incompetent. Bartender was very nice and really cool. I gave him a good tip because he was on his job. but my pizza sat in the window for over five minutes, getting cold. Then some expediter handed me my pizza after he'd been staring at me for 10 minutes. The owner seem like he didn't care because he sat in the booth, watching everyone do nothing. finally, after waiting 20 minute five minutes for a one little medium pizza end ended up being more more salad on top of my pizza that I didn't even order. Why are you guys putting salads on top of pizzas? absolutely disgusting. Never come back here worst experience ever . Too bad they have a great location and a cool name

Really good pizza that's wood fired. We enjoyed our lunch and the patio outside is a huge perk. The service was great and attentive. Although it's not the fanciest of ambience in terms of fine dining I believe the service and food speak for itself.

Love the food at this family owned Italian place. Portions are a great size and everything is fresh. We come a few times a month

Some friends and I were heading back to our hotel and wanted to pick up some pizza. It was about 8:30 at night and most places, including Il Capo, closed at 9. I called ahead to make sure they would still have pizza and they said they absolutely did. When we got there they went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and said we could dine in and not to worry about staying a little past 9. We ordered a couple of salads, the caprese was our favorite and a couple of pizzas as well. My favorite topping was the meatball, such great flavor!! The pizza dough was great too!

We went on a Friday night, and they were pretty busy. I would say this is a low-key type of restaurant with solid food. It was HH so we ordered a glass of wine, meatballs, arancini, and a pepperoni pizza. We also ordered fries, kids pasta, and split a beet salad (which was awesome! ) no complaints - we would go back!

Pesto pizza was good, several gelato flavors to choose from. Do not skip the Caesar salad, it is perfection. The dressing is made in house and it's the best Caesar I've had in Arizona. Really enjoyed sitting on the patio, plus they have heaters and sun shades. Service was great, wine was good, plus very fair pricing. I didn't try the slices, but excited that they are available. This will be a place I frequent.

Pizza was great. We ordered the cheese pizza and it was fresh, hot, and had a great presentation. The employees were also friendly and nice.

5-star service from D'Angelo! He was very friendly and attentive throughout our entire meal. Would return for the pear salad and banana caramel gelato. Pizza was just okay.

My coworkers and I came here for my birthday lunch. It was a beautiful Scottsdale day so we sat outside. The sun was at my back so excuse the shaded pics. (I have a suntan on the leg where my pants ended that was not under the table to prove it. Yikes!) The manager James is personable and our server Sam provided great service. It was crowded and he was hustling. The restaurant was empty because everyone took advantage of the comfortable weather. My Chopped Salad with chicken added was delicious. We ordered Garlic Knots for the table. One coworker had the Caprese Salad. Two each had a side Caesar salad. One also ordered a Calzone and took half home. Two shared a Fig & Prosciutto pizza. I enjoyed a sliced. I can't recall the pasta dish from my last worker. This lunch was a great kickoff to by birthday weekend. I had a slice of cheesecake to go. Oh, I went to wash my hands so know the restroom was clean. That says a lot. It's nicely decorated as well.

I visited IL Capo years ago and have always remembered this "pizza with a kick!" I feel like I've been chasing this taste for years and finally it hit me - it was IL Capo! My husband and I went to visit this last weekend (years later) and it was still just as memorable! Omg the food was so good and we cannot get over how delicious the Diavolo Pizza was/is! The pizza has a savory and spicy taste and is perfect for sharing with another dish. We also ordered gnocchi pasta with creamy mushrooms, also very nice savory dish. I won't necessarily go back for the pasta but I will continue to dream about this pizza. Perfect combo of cheese, protein, and flavors. Food is good, service was nice, just a bit slow - maybe a newer staff, they seemed to be a bit dysfunctional even though it was not very busy. Hope this was just a little phase because the rest of the experience was great. Will most certainly go back again, and again...

My wife and I wanted to try a new pizza place. We are pizza aficionados. I referenced the latest top pizza choices in the Phoenix New Times. It was published back in October of last year (2023). The combination of the recommendation by NT and good Happy Hour deals (HH info found online on IL Capo's website) sold us. Current HH is 2-6pm, Mon-Fri. Deals included drinks and food. $5 pints of State 48 beers, $5 wells, $3 off wines by the glass. $10 40oz pitchers of "local and domestic" beers, but all I saw was State 48 taps with 1 exception so it should just say that. I did see a Peroni tap, but that is neither local nor domestic. 8 different food options were at a reduced price during HH. We tried 4 options bc the prices were great! The Garlic Knots ($3.25 for 5 or 6, I forget), Crispy Ribs ($6 for 3 ribs), a meatball ($3.50 each), and a rice ball ($4 each). The knots had a lot of garlic and were a solid bread option overall. Ribs fell off the bone, tasty sauce. Meatball had good flavor, sauce was a lil salty but good. Riceball was best appetizer we had. Cooked perfectly, nice meat sauce and cheese inside a deep-fried ball. After that we ordered a pizza. We were so full we only had 1 slice each. But that was the plan anyway, take most of the pizza home for leftovers. We chose the Diavolo in the 18" NY style. At $27 it wasn't a terrible price for such a large pie and the amount of toppings did not disappoint. It was absolutely delicious! The hot sopressata and calabrian chilis were spicy good. Sausage was also well made, and the ricotta creamy. A real flavor explosion in each bite. The NT article noted that the large slices held up to the toppings, but that wasn't true. I didn't mind. The crust was great the way it was, a little floppy towards the tip of the slice. They also do 12" wood-fired pies and we may try one next visit. I would put IL Capo up there with the other great pizzas in Valley (Bianco, Parlor, Federal, Cibo, IL Bosco, to name a few of our favs). One discrepancy between the menu online and laminated in restaurant menu, involved the honey drizzle. The price of the Diavolo online is quoted as $27 plus $1 for honey drizzle. The in-house menu listed the pie as already having the drizzle, and cost would be $28. When we ordered, we asked about the drizzle and were assured it would just come on it as the print menu stated. The pizza arrived without the honey drizzle and we were charged the correct $27. The pie was delicious even without the honey, so we weren't mad. I'm just saying this issue should be cleared up and made consistent for ingredient and pricing between electronic and print menus. Overall a great spot for pizza and HH. We will definitely be back. And we'd probably go more often if it wasn't a bit of a drive for us that far up the 101 to Shea. Probably should of done more photos, but the 1 pizza pic will do!

Just average... but the pizza isn't as pricey as other places nearby. If you're not fussy about your pizza, this is good, just not great!

Have ordered pizza to go before from this place. Last two times, including last night, the pizza was heavily burned. I always make sure to tell them NOT to burn the pizza.

Never been here before and won't be coming back to try it. I thought getting 3 large pizzas and salad instead of Pita Jungle to go while my car was charging was a good idea. I did have my lab with me. when I was at the door by the bar, they said I could get the pizza that was ready under the heat lamp. They pointed me to walk to the back. It was a dead weekday with 1 table occupied. As I was standing there waiting for someone to help me get the pizza they had ready, an older, bald headed male walked around and said rudely "we don't allow dogs in here!". I told him I just needed pizza to go but never mind then. You guys really need to work on your manners. Maybe try asking how to help first and then directing me to the outside patio or the first staff could have taken my order at the door?

Great pizza. Gift order placed on line. Totally surprised. Arancini had rice too soft but tasty.

The food was alright. They have the right idea with their flavor combinations and balanced ingredients but just fell short where some of the quality shouldn't. The sauce was fairly flavorful, but I couldn't get past the crust. As a pizza lover you always look for a bit of chewiness that adds extra texture but I caught myself trying to chew it down a little too much. I even counted in my head and I hit "10" a couple of times before it was fully broken down. The meat quality also left a bit extra to be desired. On top of this they switched up one of our pizza options and completely forgot the calamari we ordered I think this place has potential but it's going to take some extra TLC in these areas.

The pizza is always amazing. The caprese and pear salads are super delicious as well. We usually take it to go because service is always spotty, the restaurant is too warm, and they clearly water down their drinks. Food is a 5. Ambiance and service is a 2.

Il Capo was terrific. The pizza and pastas are outstanding and the service is excellent!! It's become one of our favorite places to dine!!

A very nice Italian restaurant that always has excellent food and service. They also have a nice selection of local craft beers.

This is minutes from home and has a nice outdoor space to enjoy the beautiful weather we've been having. Then you walk in and see the Neapolitan Pizza Oven and you know you are in for a treat. My favorite dish has always been eggplant parmigiana and was the first entree I ordered. It did not disappoint. We also ordered the Arancini and caprese salad which included olives. Such a yummy surprise. Please stop by and see Michael. He is courteous and attentive. Great ambience, service, menu, presentation and flavor! Check it out!

Pizza has absolutely no flavor. I don't think they use a quality grade cheese. No aroma,no flavor, no nuthin.

We decided to meet friends for an Italian Casual evening! It was a busy Friday night. The service was very efficient and friendly! We had wines by the glass and were perfect! The menu had all of our favorites! The food was delicious! We had the white pizza, chop salad, eggplant parmigiana and chicken parmigiana with side pasta. We were stuffed so we took gelato to go! We returned a week later for lunch! With the competition of restaurants in this plaza, we over looked this spot but not anymore.

This is place is a hidden gem. I can't say enough about it. If you're reading reviews and debating on whether to go here, GO! We were looking for a place with great pizza and this place was so much more...the pizza was fantastic, the pasta (we ordered the orecchiette and rigatoni) was homemade, full of flavor and just so good. And, the service was great; so friendly and they truly care about their customers. It was a great experience all around. We will definitely be back!

I used to love this place. Good ambiance and food. Now, the service is absolutely awful and the place is filthy. The food is also inconsistent and the chicken never comes out hot. I will say that when the food is good, it really is, but when it's not, it just isn't. Seating is tight and uncomfortable.

I am disgusted. Horrible service and smelled weird. Me and my family waited 35 minutes for a half portion burnt garlic bread just go to crust brothers across the parking lot. Much better service and food at crust! Do yourself a favor and Skip Il Capo.

Got delivery the other night and it was so good. I got their "famous" cheese pizza and it was awesome. Husband got the white pizza which we both enjoyed but mine was better. Cheesecake was also delicious too.

Went here after an evening of golf and got 3 sat immediately around 6:45pm on a Tuesday. Our server was nice and the food was pretty fast. The caesar salad was the best I've ever had simply because of the dressing. It was so so good. The margherita pizza was absolutely divine. The crust was so good and obviously made in house. The garlic knots were also delicious!! Just a really good pizza spot and would definitely return and recommend!

Hit and Miss The first time we ate here, I was interested in the Fettucine Carbonara. I specifically asked the server if it was a classic, authentic carbonara. She said it was. It wasn't. It was a delicious Fettuccine Alfredo with bacon and peas, but not a carbonara. My second trip, I had the arancini and calamari. The former was larger than an average arancini and was absolutely delicious. The latter, in addition to the calamari, included zucchini, artichoke hearts and shrimp. The batter was very thin, crispy and delicious. So many places overwhelm you with batter. Last week, we returned. Since it was Friday during lent, I decided to have the calamari again. This time, it was practically inedible. The calamari was so chewy, it was like eating rubber bands. The bodies were barely edible but the tentacles (usually my favorite part) were not edible. I left them on my plate. And the zucchini was not breaded at all. I mentioned the calamari to the server and he didn't care. It was busy and the service was very slow. We were okay with it as we were chatting, but the table next to us got up and left. So, the food is not authentic Italian food. Also, you roll the dice with the quality of the food. I will say that the gelato is always delicious and spot on.

Very good pizza! Nice patio. Husband loves the meat lovers. I like the pepperoni. Kind employees.

The four guests had a buffet of sorts. We shared a bruschetta board with classic, olive and caper, fig and prosciutto. We also had lasagna, beet salad, arugula and apple salad and eggplant parmigiana. All was well prepared and good flavor. Service was great. A remodel of the inside is more inviting and has more flexibility for larger parties.

Amazing and fresh pizza!!! We popped in here at the last minute and what a wonderful experience!!! We got a sausage and pepperoni pizza-YUM!!!

Feels very New York bar/pub, not fancy kinda loud but the pizza! Ok, now I started with the Arancini and it was good but missed all the pulled mozz and sauce in the middle, it was hollow! When I mentioned it, as maybe I was wrong about it being inside and while it should've been there they didn't seem to care. So pizza is their thing, not service though they were friendly. So that normally would've knocked it down but this pizza! Omg. I ordered the fig and prosciutto and it was one of the best pizzas I've ever had. And...I had them put it on a cauliflower crust that was so good I had to ask if it was the right crust!

Food was good but the service was one of my worst experiences ever. I've never sat at a bar and been by myself for 13 minutes to wait for customer service to ask if I wanted more wine or even give a glass of water. There also was hardly anyone in the restaurant. Too bad, food was good but they won't see my money again.

Second time here. We ordered Apple & arugula salad, they gave each of us a bowl of salad. Perfect amount and quite tasty. Pizza was good as well, fresh baked. You can order two flavors as long as they use the same sauce. Service was good as well.

The pizza is some of the best in Arizona! The service is always wonderful. This family owned place is a hidden gem

***PLEASE READ BEFORE VISITING WITH YOU OR A LOVED ONE!!!*** My wife and I placed an order over the phone close to closing time and asked if we could come in a couple minutes late and pick up our order. When my wife ran into the restaurant to pick up our order she was met by numerous inappropriate comments by an employee, "stating they only stayed open because she sounded cute over the phone." She was also met by another employee aggressively pressing her about her relationship status and looks. I don't know if this place doesn't know how to hire upstanding gentlemen but it goes to show why they're employed at a sub par culinary establishment such as this one. Pizza was also floppy and undercooked, ingredients on top cold. I came here to write this and have some maturity rather than going into the restaurant myself and taking action. That kind of behavior is going to get this place in a lot of trouble if that kind of disrespect toward women continues

Maybe they were having an off day when we were there on Friday night but it didn't appear too busy. They last time I went there my pizza was amazing and I raved about it. This time it was soggy and the bottom was not as crispy as it was before. We ordered 2 meatballs and only got one. The service was very sporadic and inefficient. I don't know that I will return next time I am in the area. The outdoor location is nice.

I ordered three large veg pizzas for an event and they were delicious and huge. I will be going back again.

Cute spot. They have a full service bar and gelato shop on the inside. The pizzas were cooked perfectly, crispy crust. On the more thinner side. Shoutout to alexia, she was a great server.

As a former New Yorker I was skeptical of how the il Capo pizza would stack up against a good Neapolitan Pizza, and much to my surprise it was legit.

Just left this restaurant for the last time. Smaller portions and increased prices. Pizza crust too soft and soggy. HH prices are higher than listed on HH menu. Bartender/Server never mentioned menu was outdated when ordering OR when delivering bill. (pay attention to all charges) Lastly, mini-Trump gathering occurred on outside patio, two of the last three times I was there. Major turn-off!! I'll go to Crust Brothers, IL Bosco or Guidos deli before I subject myself to that type of crowd again. Disappointed by management.

Great pizza with good atmosphere. Lots of businesses in there. Good option to go if heading into the movies next door

The Bianco (add some pepperoni to take it up a notch) is one of the best pizzas in the valley, a true must try if you're a white pizza kinda person. il Capo is an all star restaurant when it comes to their food and ambiance, however their service is something that will leave you a tad frustrated. Even though they clearly have enough staff in place your patience will be tested in their lack luster approach. Also don't sit in the booths, they are in super need of some repairs. Pick a table, you'll be much more comfortable.

The pizza is amazing. Great dough cooked perfectly. The arancini and calamari were fantastic. Good atmosphere and service. Highly reccomend.