(210) 735-5757
2524 N Main Ave
San Antonio,
TX
78212
29.4532
-98.4937
Neighborhood: Monte Vista
What People Are Saying About Capparelli's On Main
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Local artists Kerry Ferguson and Jesse Flores painted the black-and-white portraits of Italian celebrities that line the walls of this low-key neighborhood institution. There's a menacing Al Pacino downstairs, and a mural upstairs that includes Luciano Pavarotti and Marlon Brando. The painting above the fireplace depicts owner Gay Capparelli's grandparents on their wedding day. – – The Food – The spinach and artichoke appetizer is served hot and smothered with cheese--it's an interesting twist on an old standby, but very filling. The Super Sloppy is listed…
01/04/09
A pretencious look that falls flat.
by cabarete
I like the area where this restaurant is. It isn't a well traveled area and in a quaint location. The restaurant has great curb appeal. The inside has a flavor of a small family operation yet a taste of sophistication. The restaurant is clean. It is a cute restaurant and has an intimate setting. The food was good, but it certainly was great. Even the Olive Garden has a less industrial taste than this place. We were hoping for the flavor a old Italian recipes brought over by the Capparelli family, but instead we got sub-par Olive Garden.
I had a Chicken Salad and my wife had tortellini w/ red wine sauce. Now the food was good; however, based on the pretentious look and high priced menu, we expected a lot more. My salad wasn't much better than what I make at home. My wife's meal was good, but not so full of taste that we would go back.
Ah, one other person comment on the bread. Don't waste any carb points on the bread. My wife described it as 2 day old bread that they buttered, warmed and served.
Our waitress was a wirey red head who was very eager to sit us and take our order (she hardly let us look at the menu), but then she disappeared after she took the order...oh except for at the end of the meal when we had to listen to her discussing her life in her loud and wirey voice.
it isn't a terrible place...just not what they would have believe it is.
- Pros: Nice place, romantic etc.
- Cons: food average, service less than attentive.
11/28/08
Great Food and Service!
by dg8201
We have been to Capparelli's on Main many times. The food is always great. The service is outstanding. The atmosphere is perfect. The upstairs is quite nice - the mural on the wall is something to see. If eating downstairs, be sure to check out the "cement shoes" that ask "Where is Jimmy?" Overall, two thumbs up in our book and we will return again.
- Pros: Food, service, atmosphere, easy parking
- Cons: None
07/02/07
Best Italian food I've ever eaten!
by reemy411
Every dish we've tried has been amazing! The sauces are out of this world! The calamari seasoning is the best! My 2 gripes: no homemade desserts and miserable bread. My 2 solutions: cut the carbs and skip the bread basket and walk 2 stores down to Justin's Gelato Ice Cream.
- Pros: GREAT entrees
- Cons: bad bread and store-bought desserts
The Details on Capparelli's On Main
Where to Sit:
The second-floor loft is best for couples in the mood for intimate conversation.
Save Money:
If you want a low-cost early dinner, the lunch specials are in effect until 4pm on weekdays.
Smoking Permitted:
No
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