Fritti - tempura dusted, pan fried served with a marinara dipping sauce. Capri - tempura dusted, pan fried and flashed in lemon, olive oil, garlic and a touch of chili flake. Grilled - balsamic reduction over wild greens
Bruschetta Ala Feta
$8.95
grill toasted bread topped with diced tomato, basil, garlic and feta cheese
Vongole al Forno
seasoned breadcrumbs, garlic and parmesan cheese stuffed clams
asparagus spears wrapped with thin sliced prosciutto, grilled, topped with diced tomato, gorgonzola cheese and basil in balsamic vinaigrette
Pepe Ripieno
$10.95
jalapeño peppers stuffed with ground Italian sausage, smoked mozzarella cheese, wrapped in prosciutto and baked in a bolognese sauce
Mellanzana Rotolo
$9.95
sliced eggplant grilled, rolled with fresh ricotta cheese, baked with melted mozzarella cheese in a marinara sauce
Peperoncino
$10.95
cold, roasted red pepper stuffed with artichoke hearts, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil and prosciutto, over wild greens in a balsamic reduction
Insalata di Zuppa
Charred Apple
$14.95
arugula tossed with cashews, red onion, charred apples, croutons, prosciutto and parmigiana reggianno in a champagne vinaigrette
Bocconcini
$14.95
red and yellow cherry tomatoes, red onion, grilled calamari and chiciline fresh mozzarella cheese tossed in balsamic vinaigrette
Anuria
$13.95
watermelon, mint, feta cheese, cucumber, red onion in balsamic vinaigrette
Panzanella
$13.95
tomato wedges, yesterdays bread, cucumber, red onion, basil in Italian dressing
Caesar
$11.95
romaine tossed with croutons, and parmigiana reggianno
Spinachi Ala Salmon
$15.95
baby spinach leaf, gorgonzola cheese, candied almonds, cherry tomato and roasted red pepper topped with Cajun seasoned salmon in a raspberry vinaigrette
Verdura Selvaggio
$12.95
wild greens, roasted beets, sweet orange, shaved asiago cheese, tossed with pumpkin seeds in balsamic vinaigrette
Caprese
$11.95
sliced beefsteak tomatoes layered with buffalo mozzarella, red onion and fresh basil in balsamic vinaigrette
Pepe di Carne
$16.95
arugula tossed with roasted red pepper, cherry tomato, red onion, feta, avocado and topped with skirt steak in a pesto dressing
Berry
$14.95
blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries tossed with mint and basil in a red grape pressed vinaigrette
Zuppa del Giorno
Cup$3.95
Bowl$5.95
Flatbreads
Pollo con Broccoli
$14.95
chicken and broccoli baked with alfredo
Margherita
$12.95
sliced tomato and fresh basil
Prosciutto and Fig
$14.95
thin sliced prosciutto and figs baked with mascarpone cheese with a honey drizzle
Gorgonzola
$13.95
roasted grapes, gorgonzola cheese, red onion and honey
Peppadew
$14.95
olive oil, sweet and spicy peppadew peppers, sweet Italian sausage, basil, caramelized onion and shredded mozzarella cheese
Paninis
Pepe di Pollo
$12.95
roasted red pepper, chicken and provolone cheese
Pesto Pollo Club
$12.95
pancetta, grilled chicken asiago cheese and pesto
Pollo Parmigiana
$12.95
breaded chicken marinara sauce and melted mozzarella
Veggie
$11.95
grilled portabella, zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant and tomato in a balsamic reduction
dozen littleneck clams baked with seasoned bread crumbs in a white wine garlic breadcrumb sauce
Vongole con Cozzi
$11.95
clams or mussels steamed in a white or red sauce
Calamari
$14.95
Fritti - dusted pan fried and served with a marinara dipping sauce. Grilled - over wild greens in a balsamic vinaigrette. Capri - dusted pan fried and flashed with lemon, olive oil, garlic and a touch of chili flake
Caprese
$12.95
sliced beefsteak tomatoes layered with buffalo mozzarella cheese and basil, drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette
Add Prosciutto
$2.95
Pepe Ripieno
$12.95
jalapeño peppers stuffed with ground Italian sausage, smoked mozzarella cheese, wrapped in prosciutto and baked in a bolognese sauce
Mellanzana Rotolo
$11.95
sliced eggplant grilled, rolled with fresh ricotta cheese, baked with melted mozzarella cheese in a marinara sauce
Peperoncino
$12.95
cold roasted red pepper stuffed with artichoke hearts, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil and prosciutto over wild greens in a balsamic reduction
Insalata di Zuppa
Caesar
$12.95
romaine topped with croutons, in a caesar dressing, topped with parmigiana reggiano
Charred Apple
$14.95
arugula tossed with cashews, red onions, charred apples, croutons, prosciutto and parmigiana reggiano in a champagne vinaigrette
Spinachi
$15.95
baby spinach leaf, gorgonzola cheese, candied almonds, cherry tomato and roasted red pepper topped with Cajun seasoned salmon in a raspberry vinaigrette
Berry
$14.95
blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries tossed with mint and basil in a red grape pressed vinaigrette
Anuria
$14.95
watermelon, mint, feta cheese, cucumber, red onion in balsamic vinaigrette
Panzanella
$14.95
tomato wedges, yesterday's bread, cucumber, red onion and basil Italian dressing
Zuppa del Giorno
Cup$3.95
Bowl$5.95
Children's Choices
Pollo Dita (Chicken Fingers)
$12.95
chicken fingers, buttered noodles and french fries served with a marinara dipping sauce
Mac di Formaggio (Mac & Cheese)
$10.95
elbow pasta in a creamy cheese sauce
Spaghetti con Meatball
$12.95
spaghetti tossed in marinara sauce with one meatball
Pasta di Casa
Tortellini Paesano
$18.95
tri-color ricotta cheese filled tortellini tossed with prosciutto, peas, and mushrooms in a creamy Alfredo sauce
Main
8 Finger Cavatelli Bolognese
$20.95
hand made cavatelli tossed in a rich meat sauce with sliced Italian sausage
Gnocchi Quattro Formaggio
$16.95
potato dumplings tossed in a creamy four-cheese sauce
Rigatoni Ala Vodka
$16.95
hand made tubular pasta tossed in a tomato vodka cream sauce
Fussili Arrbiatta
$20.95
handmade coil pasta tossed with pancetta in a spicy red sauce topped with polpettes (breaded meatballs)
Pasta Primavera
$16.95
gluten free penne pasta tossed with house vegetables in a garlic aioli sauce
Aragosta Ravioli
$22.95
hand made ravioli filled with lobster and fresh ricotta cheese in a creamy alfredo sauce
Fettuccine Gamberi con Scaloppini
$22.95
hand made tomato fettuccine tossed with jumbo shrimp and scallops in a creamy alfredo sauce
Linguine Nero con Calamari
$20.95
black seafood linguine and calamari in a red sauce
Porcini Fungi Sachetti
$17.95
porcini mushroom and fresh ricotta cheese filled purses served in a garlic al olio sauce
Pasta Ala Mama
$18.95
linguine with fresh tomato, white onion, black olives and crumbled sausage in a light red sauce
Square Noodles Vita Mia
$20.95
hand made square noodles, tossed with ground Italian sausage in a tomato vodka cream sauce
Parpadelle con Vitello Ragu
$24.95
hand made ribbon like pasta tossed with veal, fresh tomato, pancetta, mushroom and basil in a home style ragu sauce
Fettuccine con Verde
$20.95
handmade spinach fettuccine tossed with eggplant, jumbo shrimp and asiago cheese in a prosecco cream sauce
Old World Italian Dishes
Baked Lasagna
$16.95
meat lasagna with fresh ricotta cheese in a bolognese sauce
Manicotti
$15.95
sheets of pasta rolled with baby spinach and fresh ricotta cheese, baked in a marinara sauce with melted mozzarella cheese
Mellanzana Parmeseana
$16.95
breaded eggplant baked with mozzarella cheese in a marinara sauce
Linguine Carbonara
$16.95
peas, prosciutto, egg and parmesan cheese in a light cream sauce
Linguine con Vongole di Cozze
$18.95
steamed clams or mussels in a red or white sauce
Pescatore Nero
$34.95
seafood black linguine with calamari, shrimp, mussels and clams in a red sauce
Spaghetti con Meatballs
$16.95
spaghetti tossed in a marinara sauce with mama's meatballs
Linguine Shrimp con Broccoli
$20.95
jumbo shrimp and broccoli florets in a garlic white wine sauce
Formaggio Ravioli
$15.95
ricotta cheese filled ravioli in a marinara sauce
Pollo
Pollo Fiorentino
$18.95
topped with baby spinach, sliced tomato and mozzarella cheese in a lemon butter sauce with a side of pasta
Pollo Forget About it
$18.95
lightly breaded, pan fried and topped with a cold mixture of diced tomato, red onions and black olives in balsamic vinaigrette
breaded veal medallions baked with mozzarella cheese in a marinara sauce with a side of pasta
Pesce
Pesce
fresh fish brought in daily presented in daily specials
Carne
Ripieni Maile
$26.95
14 oz. pork chop stuffed with thin sliced prosciutto, roasted red pepper, baby spinach and mozzarella cheese, served with roasted potatoes in a rosemary garlic sauce
Filetto Oreganato
$34.95
(2) 4oz twin fillets grilled to perfection and served in a fresh lemon oregano sauce with asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes
Catering Menu
Half pan serves up to 10 guests, Full pan serves up to 20 guests. Capri of Downers Grove can accommodate parties with a guest count of 25 or greater on Saturday or Sunday between the hours of 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Accommodations for parties with a guest count of less than 25 can be held during regular business hours
Antipasti
Brasciole
flank steak rolled with seasoned bread crumbs and provolone cheese, slow cooked in Sunday's gravy
Half$65.00
Full$130.00
Baked Clams
breadcrumb, garlic and parmesan cheese stuffed clams
Half$35.00
Full$70.00
Mussels or Clams
steamed in a red or white wine garlic sauce
Half$35.00
Full$70.00
Mini Meatballs
bite size baby meatballs in a red sauce
Half$35.00
Full$70.00
Mini Caprese Insalata
cherry tomato, fresh basil and fresh mozzarella cheese on skewers in a balsamic reduction
Half$32.00
Full$68.00
Brussels Sprouts
dusted and tossed in a maple sriracha sauce
Half$35.00
Full$70.00
Asparagus di Parma
asparagus spears wrapped with thin-sliced prosciutto, topped with diced tomato, gorgonzola cheese and fresh basil in balsamic vinaigrette
Half$35.00
Full$70.00
Bruschetta
crostini topped with diced tomato, basil and garlic
Half$28.00
Full$56.00
Stuffed Mushrooms
button mushrooms stuffed with garlic, breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese, baked in a four cheese sauce
Half$35.00
Full$70.00
Salsiccia Giambotta
sliced Italian sausage, red and yellow peppers, white onion and roasted potatoes in a white wine garlic sauce
Half$42.00
Full$84.00
Da Vinci Platter
an assortment of Italian meats, cheeses and olives
Half$45.00
Full$90.00
Crab Cakes
breadcrumbs, jumbo-lump crabmeat, red pepper and spinach baked in a roasted red pepper cream sauce
Half$45.00
Full$90.00
Chicken or Filet Skewers
red onion, cherry tomato and green pepper skewered in a pesto sauce
topped with tomato, spinach, mozzarella cheese, lemon white wine sauce
Parmigiana
breaded, pan fried baked with mozzarella cheese in a marinara sauce
Additional Entrees
Eggplant Parmigiana
baked with mozzarella cheese in a marinara sauce
Half$40.00
Full$80.00
Lasagna
Half$40.00
Full$80.00
Skirt Steak Velasco
jalapeños, garlic white wine sauce
Half$54.00
Full$108.00
New York Prime Strip Steak
Half$66.00
Full$132.00
Petite Filet Medallions
Half$70.00
Full$140.00
Pork Chop
Half$54.00
Full$108.00
Salmon
Half$50.00
Full$100.00
Whitefish
Half$38.00
Full$76.00
Arctic Char
Half$52.00
Full$104.00
Tilapia
Half$44.00
Full$88.00
Children's Catered Dishes
Chicken Fingers
Half$35.00
Full$70.00
Buttered Noodles
Half$28.00
Full$56.00
French Fries
Half$25.00
Full$50.00
Mac and Cheese
Half$30.00
Full$60.00
Dolce
Italian Ricotta Cheesecake
(per person)$3.00
Tiramisu
(per person)$3.00
Cannoli
(per person)$3.00
Mini Cannoli
(per person)$2.00
Antipasti
Calamari
$11.95
Fritti - tempura dusted, pan fried served with a marinara dipping sauce. Capri - tempura dusted, pan fried and flashed in lemon, olive oil, garlic and a touch of chili flake. Grilled - balsamic reduction over arugula
Bruschetta Ala Feta
$8.95
grill toasted bread topped with diced tomato, basil, garlic and feta cheese
asparagus spears wrapped with thin sliced prosciutto, grilled, topped with diced tomato, gorgonzola cheese and basil in balsamic vinaigrette
Mellanzana Rotolo
$9.95
sliced eggplant grilled, rolled with fresh ricotta cheese, baked with melted mozzarella cheese in a marinara sauce
Capri Charcuterie
$18.95
Italian seasonal items, chef's choice
Misto Griglia
$21.95
octopus, calamari and shrimp, grilled over arugula with red onion and cherry tomato in a balsamic dressing
Insalata di Zuppa
Charred Apple
$14.95
arugula tossed with cashews, red onion, charred apples, croutons, prosciutto and parmigiana reggiano cheese in a champaign vinaigrette
Caesar
$12.95
romaine tossed with croutons, and parmigiana reggiano cheese
Spinachi Ala Salmon
$15.95
baby spinach leaf, Gorgonzola cheese, candied almonds, cherry tomato and roasted red pepper topped with Cajun seasoned salmon in a raspberry vinaigrette
Caprese
$12.95
sliced beefsteak tomatoes layered with buffalo mozzarella cheese, red onion and fresh basil in balsamic reduction
Pepe di Carne
$18.95
arugula tossed with roasted red pepper, cherry tomato, red onion, feta cheese, avocado and topped with filet mignon in a pesto dressing
Zuppa del Giorno
Cup$3.95
Bowl$5.95
Paninis
Pepe di Pollo
$12.95
roasted red pepper, chicken and provolone cheese
Pesto Pollo Club
$12.95
pancetta, grilled chicken asiago cheese and pesto
Pollo Parmigiana
$12.95
breaded chicken marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese
Veggie
$11.95
grilled portabella, zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant and tomato in a balsamic reduction
Vitello Cutlet
$14.95
Breaded veal, garlic, baby spinach and provolone cheese
12 middleneck clams baked with seasoned bread crumbs in a white wine garlic sauce
Vongole con Cozzi
$12.95
clams or mussels steamed in a white or red sauce
Calamari
$14.95
Fritti - pan fried and served with a marinara dipping sauce. Grilled - cherry tomato, red onion, basil, and arugula in a balsamic vinaigrette. Capri - pan fried and flashed with lemon, olive oil, garlic and a touch of chili flake
Polenta di Parma
$12.95
soft polenta topped with shrimp, baby spinach, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese in a marinara sauce
Mellanzana Rotolo
$11.95
sliced eggplant grilled, rolled with fresh ricotta cheese, baked with melted mozzarella cheese in a marinara sauce
octopus, calamari and shrimp, grilled over arugula with red onion and cherry tomato in a balsamic dressing
Insalata di Zuppa
Caprese
$12.95
sliced beefsteak tomatoes layered with buffalo mozzarella cheese, red onion and basil, drizzled with a balsamic reduction
Add Prosciutto
$2.95
Caesar
$12.95
romaine lettuce tossed with croutons, in a Caesar dressing, topped with parmigiana reggiano cheese
Charred Apple
$14.95
arugula tossed with cashews, red onions, charred apples, croutons, prosciutto and parmigiana reggiano cheese in a champagne vinaigrette
Spinachi
$15.95
baby spinach leaf, Gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts, cherry tomato and roasted red pepper topped with Cajun seasoned salmon in a raspberry vinaigrette
Zuppa del Giorno
Cup$3.95
Bowl$5.95
Children's Choices
Pollo Dita (Chicken Fingers)
$12.95
chicken fingers, buttered noodles and french fries served with a marinara dipping sauce
Mac di Formaggio (Mac & Cheese)
$10.95
elbow pasta in a creamy cheese sauce
Spaghetti con Meatballs
$12.95
spaghetti tossed in marinara sauce with mini meatballs
Pasta di Casa
Tortellini Paesano
$18.95
tri-color ricotta cheese filled tortellini tossed with prosciutto, peas, and mushrooms in a creamy Alfredo sauce
8 Finger Cavatelli Bolognese
$20.95
hand made cavatelli tossed in a rich meat sauce with sliced Italian sausage
Gnocchi Quattro Formaggio
$16.95
potato dumplings tossed in a creamy four-cheese sauce
Rigatoni Ala Vodka
$16.95
hand made tubular pasta tossed in a tomato vodka cream sauce
Fussili Arrbiatta
$20.95
handmade coil pasta tossed with pancetta in a spicy red sauce, topped with polpettes (breaded meatballs)
Pasta Primavera
$16.95
gluten free penne pasta tossed with house vegetables in a garlic aioli sauce
Aragosta Ravioli
$22.95
hand made ravioli filled with lobster and fresh ricotta cheese in a creamy Alfredo sauce
Fettuccine Gamberi con Scaloppini
$22.95
hand made tomato fettuccine tossed with jumbo shrimp and scallops in a creamy Alfredo sauce
Linguine Nero con Calamari
$20.95
black seafood linguine and calamari in a red sauce
Porcini Fungi Sachetti
$17.95
porcini mushroom and fresh ricotta cheese filled purses served in a garlic al olio sauce
Pasta Ala Mama
$18.95
linguine with fresh tomato, white onion, black olives and crumbled sausage in a light red sauce
Square Noodles Vita Mia
$20.95
hand made square noodles, tossed with ground Italian sausage in a tomato vodka cream sauce
Parpadella con Vitello Ragu
$24.95
hand made ribbon like pasta tossed with veal, fresh tomato, pancetta, mushroom and basil in a home style ragu sauce
Fettuccine con Verde
$20.95
handmade spinach fettuccine tossed with eggplant, jumbo shrimp and asiago cheese in a prosecco cream sauce
Old World Italian Dishes
Baked Lasagna
$16.95
meat lasagna with fresh ricotta cheese in a marinara sauce
Manicotti
$15.95
sheets of pasta rolled with baby spinach and fresh ricotta cheese, baked in a marinara sauce with melted mozzarella cheese
Mellanzana Parmeseana
$16.95
breaded eggplant baked with mozzarella cheese in a marinara sauce
Linguine Carbonara
$16.95
peas, prosciutto, egg and parmesan cheese in a light cream sauce
Linguine con Vongole di Cozze
$18.95
steamed clams or mussels in a red or white sauce
Pescatore Nero
$34.95
seafood black linguine tossed with calamari, shrimp, mussels, and clams in a red sauce
Spaghetti con Meatballs
$16.95
spaghetti tossed in a marinara sauce with mama's meatballs
Linguine Shrimp con Broccoli
$20.95
jumbo shrimp and broccoli florets in a garlic white wine sauce
Formaggio Ravioli
$15.95
ricotta cheese filled ravioli in a marinara sauce
Pollo
Pollo Fiorentino
$18.95
topped with baby spinach, sliced tomato and mozzarella cheese in a lemon butter sauce, with a side of pasta
Pollo Forget About it
$18.95
lightly breaded, pan fried and topped with a cold mixture of diced tomato, red onions and black olives in balsamic vinaigrette
breaded veal medallions baked with mozzarella cheese in a marinara sauce with a side of pasta
Pesce
Pesce
fresh fish brought in daily presented in daily specials
Carne
Ripieni Maile
$26.95
14 oz. pork chop stuffed with thin sliced prosciutto, roasted red pepper, baby spinach and mozzarella cheese, served with roasted potatoes in a rosemary garlic sauce
Filetto Oreganato
$34.95
(2) 4oz twin fillets grilled to perfection and served in a fresh lemon oregano sauce with asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes
Desserts
Bevanda
Tiramisu
Lady fingers dipped in espresso and kahlua layered with marscapone, dusted with cocoa powder and topped with chocolate sauce
Chocolate Lava Cake
Chocolate fondant cake baked with a hot fudge core topped with vanilla bean gelato
Italian Cheesecake
Fresh ricotta cheese cake with a graham cracker crust
Carrot Bundt Cake
Carrot cake served baked with a vanilla cream cheese core topped with vanilla bean gelato
Cannoli
Flaky shell filled with chocolate chip cannoli mix and dusted with powdered sugar
Mini Cannoli
Same as cannoli but smaller
Banana Foster
Caramelized bananas brown sugar, cinnamon and fresh squeeze of orange served over a bed of vanilla bean gelato. (prepared table side)
Lemon Ripeno
Lemon ice served in a lemon shell
Gelatos
Caramel Seasalt
Pistachio
Vanilla Bean
Hand Crafted Cocktails
Basilico
Lemon Basil Infused Vodka, Lemon Sorbetto, Villa Sandi Prosecco
Mintonic
Ketel One Mint Cucumber, Cointreau, Tonic Press, Cucumber Suave
Capri Manhattan
Bulleit Rye, Bitters, Luxardo
Utopia
Vanilla Vodka, Kerrygold Irish Cream, Chambord
Pear White Russian
Grey Goose Pear, Kaluha, Cream
Lemon Mule
Tanqueray, Gosling Ginger Beer, Squeeze of Lemon
Negroni
Tanqueray, Campari, Luxardo
Capri Old Fashion
Buffalo Trace, Orange Bitters, Luxardo
Cinnamon Budino
Rum Chata, Frangelico, Dash of Cinnamon
Captain's Totty
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Hot Tea, Lemon Garnish
Birra
Domestic
Miskatonic Wise Fool IPA 7.0% (ABV) Darien, IL
$6.50
Miskatonic Shield Maiden Pale Ale 5.5% (ABV) Darien, IL
Capri of Downers Grove is located in the heart of Downtown Downers Grove. We offer authentic Italian Cuisine, dishes like Brasciole, Osso Bucco, Hand Made Pasta, Fresh Fish, Chilean Sea Bass, Steaks, Tender Veal, and all Sauces made to order. There is a warm feel in the restaurant looking out large floor to ceiling windows of Downtown Downers Grove. Capri has catering, and carry out we do large parties or small intimate ones.