Had a few drinks at
Vdara after golf and the barman tipped us into a place for dinner that was about 20 minutes drive away from the strip.
His tip was
Capo's Speakeasy described as a Chicago Mob-themed throwback with a secret entrance providing Italian specialties in dark surrounds. So 8 of us decided this was for us and booked a stretch limo which was about $10pp each way.
Address: 5675 West Sahara Ave, Las Vegas. Hours: Sun - Thurs: 11am - 10pm, Friday & Sat 11am - 11pm
Photo taken at closing time
The happy crew
I chose the “Mafioso Caprese” for starters but essentially everyone ordered something different and we shared.
*TEMPTATIONS*
“Bogey’s Bruschetta”
Fresh diced tomatoes, basil, grated cheese, pesto & olive oil served with crostini / 9.95
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“Genovese Calamari”
Fried and sautéed with peppers & fresh lemon juice served with "Capone Family Secret" sauce / 14.95
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“Bust a Cap” (a customer FAVE!)
Mushroom caps stuffed with Italian ham, black olives, roasted peppers & bread crumbs baked with Capo’s cheese (seriously, you'll fight over 'em!) / 9.95
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“Mafioso Caprese”
Heirloom tomatoes, Sicilian buffalo mozzarella, bruschetta tomatoes & basil topped with prosciutto, olive oil & drizzled with balsamic reduction / 12.95
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“Chi – Town Scampi”
Jumbo Shrimp sautéed with lemon, butter, white wine and a touch of crushed red pepper served with Italian crostini / 15.95
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“Ma’s Meat Balls & Peppers”
Capo’s homemade Italian meatballs with "Capone Family Secret" sauce sautéed with peppers / 12.95
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“Shot Gun Sausage & Peppers”
Italian sausage sautéed with our spicy Chicago style giardiniera pepper sauce served over crispy ciabatta / 11.95
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“Dino’s Deep Fried Ravioli”
Capo’s homemade ricotta cheese breaded fried ravioli served with pink sauce / 10.95
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“Pasta fa_ioli” or “Tony Duck’s Soup”
Just like Uncle Frank used to make / 5.95
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“Nico’s Caesar”
Romaine lettuce, imported cheeses and croutons, tossed in Nico’s secret dressing with garlic and lemon / 8.95
add grilled or blackened chicken breast / 6
add shrimp / 8
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“The Mob’s Meatball Salad”
Nico’s caesar tossed with rigatoni pasta, provolone cheese, croutons, tomatoes & topped with our homemade meatball and "Capone Family Secret" sauce / 15.95
My main was the “Rigatoni Trafficante” was fairly rich and a little too cheesy for me but I ate most of it. Washed it down with some Chianti.
*MADE-MAN PASTAS*
Served with bread & your choice of soup, Capo’s house salad with Italian or creamy garlic dressing. Add these to any pasta dish:
Homemade Italian Meatball / 5 Italian sausage / 5
Chicken breast / 6 Shrimp / 10
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“Santucci’s Pasta”
Spaghetti tossed with "Capone Family Secret" sauce and your choice of Italian sausage, homemade meatball, meat sauce or Nico’s caesar salad / 20.95
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“Uncle Pauly’s Arrabiata”
Penne pasta tossed with spicy "Capone Family Secret" sauce with garlic & crushed red pepper / 18.95
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“Fredo’s Wise Guy Alfredo”
Fettuccine pasta with cream, butter, imported baby parmesan, pecorino & romano cheese / 18.95
With grilled or blackened chicken / 6.00
With shrimp / 10.00
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“Rigatoni Trafficante”
Pasta stuffed with cheese and then tossed with peas, mushrooms & prosciutto in our creamy alfredo sauce / 19.95
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“Racketeers Ravioli”
Home made pasta pillows stuffed with ricotta cheese & topped with either "Capone Family Secret" sauce or alfredo sauce / 18.95
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“Da Don’s Lasagna”
Lasagna pasta layered with "Capone Family Secret" sauce, Italian sausage, meatballs, ricotta cheese & herbs, topped with mozzarella, then baked to perfection! / 20.95
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“Angels with Dirty Faces”
Angel hair pasta with peas, mushrooms & pepperoni, tossed with Capo’s pink sauce / 18.95
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“The Gallows with Clams”
Fresh clams in the shell sautéed with shallots, garlic & fresh Italian herbs over linguini with your choice of red or white sauce / 23.95
“Rat Pack Pesto”
Chicken, tomatoes & garlic tossed with linguini pasta in a creamy pesto sauce / 23.95
With grilled or blackened chicken / 6.00
With shrimp / 10.00
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“Sawed Off Sausage & Peppers”
Sautéed with our homemade Chicago style Giardiniera pepper & onion mix, garlic & red wine Demi-glace over penne / 22.95
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“The Chef Sleeps with Fishes”
Jumbo shrimp, sun dried tomatoes & prosciutto tossed in a garlic cream sauce over fettuccine / 26.95
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“Vinnie’s Alla Vodka”
Al dente penne pasta tossed with sundried tomatoes & Capo’s pink vodka sauce / 19.95
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“Scarface Shrimp Scampi”
Sautéed in lemon, butter & white wine sauce with a touch of crushed red pepper over angel hair pasta / 26.95
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“Capone’s Carbonara”
Pancetta, tomatoes, peas, red onions, shallots & fettuccini tossed in our garlic egg cream sauce / 20.95
With grilled or blackened chicken / 6.00
With shrimp / 10.00
Tonight's poison :
The Meatballs were massive and very tasty.
The dessert menu :
Verdict: A quirky entrance to the premises which keeps to the Speakeasy theme. Great place to dine with good music and ambiance.
My only criticism and I believe it had something to do with us not getting there until 8.15 (with a 10pm close) was the meals felt a little rushed with no time to relax between courses. But a great experience never the less and I tipped the barman the following night.
Certainly worth a visit if you are in the neighbourhood.
