Caruso’s Restaurant
About
Italian, Pizza
Price Range : $11-30 ($$)
Location
Adress: 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
Phone: (831) 465-9040
Work Hours
Business info
- list_altTakes ReservationsYes
- directions_carDeliveryNo
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- credit_cardAccepts Credit CardsYes
- thumb_upGood ForDinner
- local_parkingParkingStreet
- directions_bikeBike ParkingYes
- accessibilityGood for KidsNo
- groupGood for GroupsNo
- new_releasesAttireCasual
- insert_emoticonAmbienceIntimate
- volume_upNoise LevelAverage
- local_barAlcoholBeer & Wine Only
- turned_in_notGood For Happy HourNo
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingNo
- wifiWi-FiNo
- tvHas TVNo
- turned_in_notWaiter ServiceYes
- fastfoodCatersNo
Reviews
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Jad A.
We loved our experience at Caruso.
The restaurant is small, simple and has a great Italian vibe. Seems like you left Capitola and went into one of the small places in an Italian old town.
The menu has a lot to offer between salad, pizzas and pastas. As well as a great amount of appetizers. Be sure to ask for the specials (Risotto;) ).
We loved the Fettuccine porcini and the Carbonara.
We will definitely come back during our next Capitola stop. -
Mike D.
My wife and I love this place! As others have said, the place is small, but well worth the wait. Food is Tuscan style. I love several of the dishes here.
My wife's favorite is the Gnocchi Italia. It is a Potato dumpling served with 3 sauces - A marinara, a pesto and a gorgonzola sauce. Done to perfection.
My favorite is a Spaghetti 4 Mori with mussels, clams, prawns, bay shrimp, calamari and arugula in a chardonnay / lemon sauce. (After all, Capitola is a seaside town).
Servings are very generous so bring an appetite.
These dishes were equal to dishes we enjoyed on our last food and wine tour of Tuscany.
Because the place is small, you may want to go early. Better yet, visit the Capitola Wine Bar next door for wine tasting, and have the waiters at Caruso's let you know when your table is ready.
Hope you enjoy dining here as much as we do! -
Hugh M.
Went to dinner with friends. This place is very small. 4seats at bar watching the chef cook and approx 8 tables. It will get crowded but I thought the food was pretty good but not something to rave about in my opinion.
They have a Wine & Beer License just an FYI. The staff was friendly and attentive. It was a nice place but I won't be going back. I realize that everyone has different tastes and it was nice to try but now a repeat place for me.
Here is what we ordered: (I included some pictures of our meal). Salmon Special served with a red sauce (very nice portion of Salmon that was flaky) , roasted potatoes and vegetable. My wife had the Lasagne and it was ok - it was missing ricotta cheese) nothing special.
I split the Fettuccine Porcini (That was fantastic) and a Biancaneve Pizza (The pizza didn't have much flavor even with the truffle oil).
We finished our meal with homemade desserts: Tiramisu and some other gelatinous desert served with some sauce. We should have skipped the deserts actually. The Tiramisu was lacking a rum flavor and the chocolate sauce drizzle overpowered this dish. The other thing really had no flavor. -
Candice K.
This is the best food I have ever had. You will never eat anywhere else again. It makes Lilians taste like Macaroni Grill.
Get the raviolis -
Lilit L.
For my past 5 years living in SC county, I can tell that it's my favorite place to eat. Food is amazing, what ever you order... Melissa is a gem of human being. Every time I come here, it's a treat to myself thank you for