This hole in the wall is a gem. Every time my wife and I visit this area of PA we stop here at least once. Growing up in an Italian neighborhood a few miles from the George Washington Bridge with Italian folk who had come to the NJ side of the Hudson River from NYC you get to know good Italian food. The owner and his wife know how to make really good Italian food and in large portions. This last visit my wife have assorted seafood in a bread bowl. Interesting way of serving it - but it was great. I went with some chicken, penne with broccoli, garlic and olive oil - outstanding. We threw in a slice of plain pizza between the two of us - why not! Highly recommend. Great good. The owner and his wife are lovely people. read more

We were visiting from out of town and came here for some pizza and salad. Our hotel was close, the ratings were high so we figured this would be a great place to go for some pizza. The slices they had out looked terrible and I should have walked away at that point. I ordered a margarita pie and my wife got a salad. She said her salad was disgusting and she hardly ate it. I wasn't impressed with the pizza either. The sauce was very plain. There was barely any cheese and the crust was a little too floppy for my liking. read more

Capricio's - Pizza Near Me - Smoketown, Pennsylvania

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I have too many foodie threads in my FB and one thread in particular, where someone asked; who has the best pizza in Lancaster? Over a hundred responses, Capricio's was one of them. So.. we're off to Capricio's - an unassuming mom & pop shop, pizza slices on display, tv blaring, booth type tables, soda machine/large free standing soda case and a huge menu. I ordered the Lasagna pizza, absent of meatballs - but, I really didn't care, cause that pie was good. Loved the crisp, chewy crust, dollops of ricotta, nicely spiced crumbled sausage, flavorful sauce - all in all, a good pizza. When my hubby showed displeasure regarding his fried chicken wings, an older gentleman behind the counter, cooked him up a fresh batch of breaded wings. They came to the table, pipping "HOT." We left, bellies full and happy. read more

Capricio's - Lasagna Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Smoketown, Pennsylvania

WOW! Delicious food, HUGE portions, and Very low prices! We. Had bruschetta which had a lot of fresh tomatoes. Dinners came with simple salads which were crispy, fresh and quite large! The chicken parm was 2 huge cutlets and a lot of spaghetti- it would easily serve 2, and my husband said it was delicious. I had spaghetti and sausage, which was also delicious and there is plenty for another meal! We will definitely be back when we are in the area again! read more

The pizza was good, the crust was much better than most pizza places. Made a mistake when ordering (ordered something a dietary restriction doesnt allow) and the staff gave no hassle about having it replaced. 2 pm on a weekday had an empty lot so it was quiet. read more

The food is good but everything else is lacking. You order wings, they don't have any. You order an Italian hoagie, no cap. They're totally against sauce on the side or even sauce with your order. I'd rather deal with subpar pizza from two cousins. read more

Great costumer service! Wonderful family friendly atmosphere. Owner and wife kept coming over to ask how the meal was and how they could serve us better. Food was amazing. My husband and I had the manicotti and the chicken ziti. Portion size is larger than I thought and the prices are reasonable. Our meals also included a house salad and garlic knots. Everything was made quick, fresh ,and tasted wonderful. Overall my husband and I walked out paying $26. You really can't beat the price. Highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the area. read more

Capricio's - Outside of the restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Smoketown, Pennsylvania

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This place is AMAZING! Don't be fooled by the appearance of the building. Oftentimes, I have found, unassuming places have provided the best food experiences. Capricio's definitely did not disappoint. After our order was taken, we didn't wait long for our meal. The food was delicious and the portions were more than generous (we had to take my wife's dish to go because the portion was heaping ). Here's what we had: Garlic knots Fried ravioli Spaghetti with lemon shrimp Cheese tortellini Casalinga Everything we had was outrageously good and for what it cost....you're stealing from them. Do yourself a favor and eat at Caprcio's; you will not regret it. read more

We just happened by here one day on a visit to Lancaster, and we really liked it. If this restaurant were anywhere near the DC area, we would be regulars. There were nice toppings to choose from, and both pizzas were very tasty. read more

Ordered a cheeseburger for takeout and was given a sloppy joe like sub?? literally the farthest thing possible from a burger to begin with. service was still good though read more

Great fresh Italian food, for a great price! Will definitely return for the manicotti and the baked ziti!

A small quaint restaurant with delicious fresh made pasta and pizzas. The serving sizes were surprisingly large, and the prices were very reasonable. read more

I suspected my teenage niece needed someone just "to talk to". I was in town and made time to ask her out on a "date". I let her pick the place, I wanted her to be comfortable. BJ's Brewhouse would not have been my first choice for a heartfelt talk but this is where she wanted to go. And you know what? Turns out it was a great place! It was a Monday night and not too crowded - we were seated and greeted immediately. I had looked ahead at the menu and saw that Monday was 1/2 off pizza night. We decided that was the way to go. The 1/2 off pizzas were the flatbreads and the large deep dish. My niece wanted to try the chicken pesto which came on flatbread. Since I am a founding member of the "never enough bread" club, I really wanted deep dish. No problem, the crust types were swapped and both of us were happy. She loved the combination of chicken, tomatoes, and mozzarella and goat cheeses on top of the pesto sauce. I wasn't a fan but I knew a pizookie was in my future. We talked and talked. The restaurant was loud enough that people wouldn't overhear our conversation yet still quiet enough that we didn't need to raise our voices to be heard. We spent a long time talking and our waitress kept our drinks full and checked back a couple of times but she didn't make us feel rushed. I don't want to forget the pizookie. A large, fresh baked cookie topped with ice cream and sauce. Totally overkill on the sweetness but, since I subscribe to the monthly newsletter of the over the top dessert club, I was right in my element. I would not have ordered it, but my niece wanted the strawberry shortcake pizookie. A hot sugar cookie, a huge scoop of vanilla ice cream, strawberry sauce and fresh strawberries turned into my new fave. It was huge. It was decadent. It was too much. It was AWESOME! We had a great talk - she got a lot off of her chest and I complained about gram and pap. We laughed. We bonded. It was the perfect evening. read more

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We were disappointed with the service and the pizza was not good. We will not be returning.

My husband and I ate here in 2021 but haven't been back to the area since then. I have to admit, I had forgotten how truly amazing this little Italian restaurant is. It's simple and unpretentious - but wow is it Italian! From the kind men behind the counter, to the music, to the menu. We ordered weirdly. I'll admit it. I ordered French fries and a Greek salad. My husband ordered the ravioli with pink sauce. All this was to share as we've done for more than 50 years. I have this thing with fries. If they are hot - I love them. If served any other way - eh, not a fan. We'll let me tell you - I was served the hottest, freshest, best BASKET of fries I've ever had in my entire life. I mean sizzlingly perfect! Then came my beautiful SMALL salad - just as perfect and just as surprising. It was bigger than expected with generous - well, generous everything. Feta - smooth and delicious. Parmesan - thinly sliced perfectly, olives, tomatoes, crispy lettuce. I was in heaven and then I tasted the ravioli! Served so hot and cooked al dente as any pasta should be. We have zero complaints and only hearty kudos for Capricio's. To be sure this is a favorite restaurant. 5 stars all the way. (The reviews says I haven't mentioned the service. Well this review wouldn't be this good without perfect service too) read more

Capricio's - My beautiful, delicious, and larger than expected Greek salad. - Pizza Near Me - Smoketown, Pennsylvania

It's hit or miss here . If the owner Joe takes your order then your food will be amazing but if the older gentleman takes your order .... oh boy . I ordered a Special Italian and what I got was not what the menu said . No fresh mozzarella, no prosciutto , some old lettuce and no seasoning but the worst part was that both sides of the roll were coated in mayonnaise ! Also not stated in the menu and I despise mayo , ugh . Our Texas fries had very little bacon and no jalapenos and my boyfriend's cheesesteak had no sauce even though the man on the phone asked if we wanted it ....very disappointing meal . Thank you to the older gentleman who gave us the meal he wanted to give us and not what we ordered . This is the second time it's happened and I hate being one of those people who complains but ..... if there's a next time I'll be sure to speak to Joe . read more

Capricio's - The "Special Italian " minus the mozzarella,prosciutto, fresh lettuce and oregano . I didn't want mayonnaise on it at all , ugh - Pizza Near Me - Smoketown, Pennsylvania

Amazing Italian food joint. Hits the spots. We love the tomato sauce in the seafood pasta. It was one of the best seafood fettuccine I've had. My boyfriend really likes his cheese steaks. The bread was delicious. We didn't get pizza but we figured that it would be delicious considering the cheese, bread and tomato were on point in other dishes. Too bad we don't live nearby or else we will be coming back again. We had a 5 star Italian meal at a reasonable price. P. S. The extra star is for my amazing boyfriend . He was the true highlight of it all. Haha read more

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Very low key pizza spot near the airfield but very tasty pasta! I had the eggplant parm and it came with garlic knots and a salad. Perfect take out for my hotel room while I was in town for a class. My only regret is that I don't leave nearby and couldn't save my leftovers. Nice touch with the fresh basil! read more

Capricio's - Eggplant Parmigiana Pasta - Pizza Near Me - Smoketown, Pennsylvania

Great pizza! Ordered when staying in town at a hotel down the street. 85 characters is too much

Don't miss out on this Italian gem in Lancaster! My son and I decided to check it out based on Yelp reviews, and we were absolutely blown away--Joe truly exceeded our high expectations! Even my son, who is notoriously picky about food, devoured the fried ravioli, chicken tenders, and his personal cheese pizza. As the sign in the window proclaims, independent pizza makers craft their pies differently than national chains, and my son wholeheartedly agrees that this is the superior option. As for me, I indulged in the eggplant parmesan sub, which was huge and delicious, but the real star of the show was the Capricio stromboli. It was simply out of this world! If I lived closer, this would undoubtedly be my go-to spot for Italian cravings. As it stands, I am going to make it a point to visit whenever I'm near Lancaster, and it's easy to see why this place has such a dedicated following. If you haven't yet had the chance to experience this incredible restaurant, you absolutely must! A huge thank you to Joe for the fantastic food and exceptionally friendly service! You won't be disappointed! read more

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Stopped here to grab a pie on the way to amish country. Ordered online on the turnpike. Got a large special pizza. It was ready on time. Crust was crunchy and chewy. Perfect. read more

Great food, great service; consistently. This little out of the way place is always the right place for Pizza, subs and salad. It's tucked away behind 7-11 in Smoke town, Pa. It's a typical "Mom and Pop" pizza place inside....the food is as good as you'll find in any NY pizzeria. The owner is always there, the staff is always in a great mood and the food is always really good. There is plenty of parking, easy in, easy out. "Capricio's" is our go to place for Pizza and wings on game day. read more

Number one pizzeria in Lancaster Pennsylvania, the food is great. Service always with a smile. And you always feel like you're at home.

We always come to Capricio's when we are in PA. Excellent food and service!! Great fresh salads. The ravioli with rosie sauce was amazing. Prices are reasonable. read more

Great puzza, large and crisp salads, and great service! They were quick too. Come find this place! Small dining area. read more

Capricio's - Personal meat lovers pizza - Pizza Near Me - Smoketown, Pennsylvania

Was visiting Lancaster and figured I would try Capricio's Good food and friendly service. What more can you ask for. read more

What a joy it was to have dinner here ! I had called them before we drove over to see if they served wine, and they didn't, so we swung by a liquor store first to grab some vino. Now mind you, we had never ever set foot in Capricio's Pizza before we walked in, but when we did walk in carrying our wine, the adorable server Francesca acted like we had known each other forever. She said knowingly to her colleagues, "Oh yeah, they just called". That made me smile. Capricio's is everything you want in a restaurant. It's a family owned business and you can see how much pride they have in their food. The chef came out to talk to us because they were low on eggplant and offered to whip up something else on the spot. He suggested broccoli rabe and asked everyone if he could toss some into their plates as a make-up to us. Our dinners were served with a terrific (and large) salad and a plate of addictive garlic knots. I ordered Linguini with Shrimp Marinara ($14.99) and I couldn't have been happier with it. The pasta was excellent, the sauce was excellent, and the shrimp were perfect. It was served with basil and grated cheese on a red plate https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/capricios-smoketown?select=e1w_m5PBG1K6I0ONv1BuFg and almost looked too pretty to eat. Oh, and by the way, the added crunch of the broccoli rabe really made the dish stand out. We loved our dinner, we loved the service, we loved the atmosphere, we loved the value, we loved the portion size, and we loved Francesca, who really was incredibly warm and welcoming. Nice job, Capricio's!! read more

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The menu is extensive and the quality is great. We had the classic pizza (an item personalized to Capricio's) and agreed to retorted. The owner (I apologize for not getting his name) said with sincerity "I promised my father to keep his recipes as created". The recipes deliver PIZZA and clearly keeps his promise. Grab some beer or wine and head to Capricio's. read more

Great sandwich, great price, and ready in minutes. I called in my order and walked out the door, by the time I reached the place my order was waiting. I'll be back. read more

After spending the day in Lancaster, and Bird in the Hand my wife and I wanted some time to sit down to enjoy a nice dinner. We checked on Yelp and saw that Capricio's was close by and we were looking for pizza and salad, and with several good reviews we decided to head over and check it out. When we arrived we were warmly greeted and told we could sit anywhere we wanted while picking out our selections, so we grabbed a table and looked over the menu and decided upon splitting the Italian Antipasto Rustico Salad, a piece of pizza for each of us, plus an order of fries to share. While sitting at the table the owner came by to ask us if we minded moving so he could setup for a party of 20 coming in, so we moved to a booth by the entrance, which afforded us a perfect view of the pizza master at work. The hand tossed pizzas were cranked out and fired up just perfect as our thin crust slices were simply outstanding! The perfect caramelization of toppings, and arrangement of items across the pizza were served up perfectly with just the right amount of sauce on our thin crust pizza. The crust was as good as the rest of the slice, with the perfect bite, chew and finish from beginning to end. The large salad was equally as impressive, with fresh greens, tomatoes, (even using the tops which I like to see - no waste) and rolled up Italian meats and cheese perfectly sliced atop the bed of greens, accompanied by a delicious balsamic dressing. The large salad split between two people with a slice of pizza each with a side of hot and crispy fries to share was more than enough for the both of us. The place was clean, well lit and the pizza station was well organized and clean as well. Definitely a return trip to this location on our next visit to the area. Excellent service and fantastic food! read more

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This is a gem of genuine Italian food. Family owned and welcoming, this amazing hole-in-the-wall place deserves your stop. The chef greeted us personally and helped make our choice on pizza toppings. Everything is certainly fresh and made on site. As an added bonus, it is clean and decorated in a homely manner. One might mistake for eating at their own table at home where customers become like family. read more

Capricio's - Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Smoketown, Pennsylvania

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One adult and 3 kids and everyone got something delicious! The shrimp in a basket was so good, coconut shrimp! My son got the mozzarella sticks and he said they were very good! French fries, pepperoni slice and a slice with sausage and peppers were the other things we got. Owner was very nice! read more

Awesome Food and friendly people. It is the place to go in Lancaster Pa. The ambient is very good for business. read more

BEST ITALIAN FOOD!! BEST PIZZA! everything is homemade, and absolutely spectacular. We had a Stromboli, it was delicious. The pizzas were hot and fresh. We had a pesto Panini and it was out of this world. Even something as simple as a cucumber salad was fresh and flavorful. This is an absolute must if you are in the Strasburg Lancaster area. read more

I went to this place hoping to get some good wings and pizza to enjoy while watching the monday night football game in my hotel. I walked in an hour before closing as it was the closest thing to me. As soon as I walked in I could tell the guy at the counter had an attitude, as well as being rude and short with me. I brushed it off knowing that I was showing up an hour before closing. He takes my order and tells me it'll be about 10 min. I ask him to make the wings extra crispy, and once again his face said it all. Upon receiving my pizza and wings, I asked him for some crushed red pepper packets. He told me to grab some off the table and top the pizza off there. A bit annoying, but not a big deal. My order of wings had no ranch and he never asked what dressing I wanted. I asked him for ranch, and he brought me a small cup of ranch that was about half full. Keep in mind the order has 12 wings. When I asked him to for another cup, he caught that attitude again, saying that he was going to have to charge me. I told him I would pay for it, but also asked him how he expects that little cup to be enough for 12 wings? He gave me the cup but mumbled under his breath as I walked out the door. Returned to my hotel (7 min drive), only to be disappointed by the soggy wings. Pizza was nothing to rave about. Being from out of town, I like to try local spots and try to avoid big chain restaurants, but these type of places make it hard to. Needless to say I will not be returning to this spot. read more

Hadn't been here in a very long time and loved that the owner still recognized me and the food is still top notch. I recommend Capricios to anyone who asks me about Italian food and/or pizza in Lancaster. It remains the absolute best. read more

Capricio's - Meatball parm sub - Pizza Near Me - Smoketown, Pennsylvania

The food here is delicious! I don't order lasagna at restaurants because of Italian relatives and it will never taste as good. But this is true Italian food and the lasagna was to die for! My wife had linguine in a light clam sauce and loved it. We also had to try a slice of pizza because it looked like authentic NY thin crust...and man was it good! Coming back real soon to just order a pie and gobble it down. Don't miss eating here. You'll love it!! read more

Joes service and attention was wonderful. Food was great and the place is very clean. Recommendation the meatballs!

The best authentic pizza around. We order a few times a month and it never disappoints. Anything from their basic cheese to a Sicilian, it's all great! Don't skip their homemade cannolis - incredible! read more

The pizza was Very Good and the individual that was taking orders and preparing the pizza and salad was outstanding. If ever back in this area would certainly eat here again. read more