With a lot of New York and New Jersey Italians residing in South Florida since, forever, we don’t have any problems getting incredible Italian food near Fort Lauderdale. In fact, it’s usually a tough decision when we are looking for a night out to eat Italian cuisine with all the options available to us. Enter Capriccio Restaurant in Pembroke Pines.
This sprawling restaurant offers traditional Italian dishes, from classic pastas to perfectly cooked steaks, in an environment that transports you straight to Italy – all conveniently located off University and Sheridan in Pembroke Pines. Living in the area, the closest Italian cuisine, and one of our go-tos, is Acquolina in Weston. However, when we want to take an extra few minutes driving, you can NOT beat Capriccio as it offers an entirely different experience and a much larger menu.
Why We Love Capriccio for Authentic Italian Food
- Capriccio Restaurant offers an authentic Italian dining experience with signature pasta dishes, steaks and chops, and a menu that features specialties from various Italian regions.
- The dining experience is complemented by a thoughtfully selected Italian wine list, enhancing the traditional flavors of the dishes served.
- The atmosphere of Capriccio provides a charming Italian ambiance, and visitors are encouraged to make reservations and engage with the community through reviews and social sharing.
Capriccio Ristorante Reviews
Capriccio’s Ristorante Menu
At Capriccio Restaurant, you’re in for an authentic Italian experience that showcases the rich flavors of Italy’s diverse regions. The menu takes you on a journey, starting with appetizers that awaken your taste buds and ending with decadent desserts.
Your meal begins with classic Italian bread, followed by a choice of soup or salad—perfectly setting the tone. From there, Capriccio offers something for everyone, ensuring each dish reflects the true essence of Italy’s culinary traditions.
Start with an antipasto – thank me later. Our entire party of foodies agreed on this!
Main Courses
At Capriccio, a carefully curated array of meat and seafood specialties orchestrate an epicurean delight. Indulge in the savory Chicken Marsala or savor the timeless Veal Parmigiana. Each entrée is crafted as an homage to genuine Italian cuisine.
Here’s a summary of the pasta courses from the menu at Capriccio Italian Restaurant:
- Fiocchi di Pera – Pasta purses filled with pear and cheese, served in a rich Alfredo sauce.
- Homemade Gnocchi (Genovese or Alla Vodka) – Soft, homemade potato gnocchi, available in a creamy pesto or vodka sauce.
- Lobster Ravioli – Ravioli filled with lobster, served in a smooth vodka sauce.
- Linguine alle Vongole (Red or White) – Fresh clams sautéed in a light tomato sauce or a garlic-infused white wine sauce.
- Pappardelle del Nord – Wide pappardelle noodles with a creamy porcini Bolognese sauce.
- Rigatoni alla Siciliana – Rigatoni with sautéed eggplant, fresh mozzarella, and tomato sauce.
- Penne Mare e Monte – Penne pasta with baby shrimp and mushrooms in a creamy vodka sauce.
- Pasticio di Lasagna – Stuffed wide noodles layered with Bolognese sauce, béchamel, and mozzarella cheese.
- Spaghetti Carbonara – Spaghetti with pancetta, onions, white wine, egg yolk, and a touch of cream.
- Spaghetti all’Aragosta – Spaghetti served with an 8 oz lobster tail in a fresh tomato sauce.
- Fettuccine Alfredo con Pollo – Fettuccine served in a classic Alfredo sauce with grilled chicken.
- Risotto di Funghi – Creamy Italian Arborio rice with a mix of wild mushrooms.
I will never pass on a well made Carbonara, and they do a great job here with this dish. Michelle, on the other hand, loves the home made Gnocchi.
Moving on, here are the seafood options:
- Shrimp Scampi – Jumbo shrimp served over capellini pasta in a flavorful scampi sauce.
- Shrimp on the Grill – Grilled jumbo shrimp served with grilled vegetables, finished with a fig balsamic glaze.
- Shrimp & Scallops – Sautéed jumbo shrimp and scallops with garlic and fresh tomatoes, served over pasta.
- Lobster Thermidor – Chunks of 8 oz lobster tail, shrimp, and scallops sautéed with shallots, brandy, white wine, shitake mushrooms, and asparagus in a light cream sauce.
- Black Linguini with Lobster alla Vodka – 8 oz lobster tail, cut into chunks, served over black linguine in a signature vodka sauce.
- Zuppa di Pesce – A seafood medley of salmon, jumbo shrimp, calamari, scallops, mussels, and littleneck clams, sautéed in either a tomato sauce or white wine and garlic sauce, served over linguine.
- Seafood Risotto – Creamy Italian Arborio risotto with a variety of seafood including shrimp, scallops, mussels, and clams.
From this list, my favorite dish is the Black Linguini with Lobster alla Vodka.
And for the carnivores, here’s a list of the meat options:
- La Parmigiana – A classic Italian-American dish featuring eggplant or chicken, breaded and topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and freshly grated Parmesan.
- Pollo Porcini (30 minutes cook time) – Chicken breast pounded and stuffed with sautéed spinach, pine nuts, and Gorgonzola cheese, served in a rich porcini brandy cream sauce.
- Suprema di Pollo alla Palermitana – Chicken breast sautéed with garlic, white wine, and tomato sauce, topped with eggplant and mozzarella.
- Pollo Primavera – Grilled marinated chicken served over a bed of grilled vegetables, drizzled with a fig balsamic glaze.
- Milanese alla Bufalina – Breaded veal, topped with fresh tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
- Veal Capriccio – Veal sautéed and flambéed in cognac with wild mushrooms, served in a creamy sauce.
- Veal Mediterraneo – Veal dipped in egg, sautéed with white wine, lemon, and butter, topped with three jumbo shrimp.
- Osso Buco – Braised veal shank in a demi-glace and tomato ragu, served with pappardelle (ask server for price).
I can vouch for the Osso Buco, it’s out of this world!
Contact Information:
Capriccio Italian Restaurant
8555 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
(954) 433-0121
https://capriccios.net/
Please note, it’s always a good idea to check their website or call ahead for updated hours and reservations. Enjoy your meal!
Summary
Capriccio Restaurant offers an authentic experience into a massive selection of traditional Italian dishes. Don’t let the location in a strip mall throw you off, you will enter an experience you won’t soon forget.
About Tim Schmidt
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