The service was amazing. The waitress we had was very nice, very knowledgeable about everything. We went around 5:00 pm on a Friday we sat down right away and service was fast. Very clean inside as well. The food was so fresh and very excellent portions. read more

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I had the calamari and lasagna. I was pleasantly surprised everything was good and service was excellent. Definitely going back for more.

Stopped by here for lunch by accident after a shopping spree at the Leesburg outlets, and we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. Everything tasted great! The lasagna was delicious, with a generous portion and fresh, flavorful sauce. We sat on the patio with our dog, and the waiter even brought out a bowl of fresh water for our fur baby:) We'll definitely be back to try their Sunday buffet! read more

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I had been dying to give this place a try! Tonight was the night. I grabbed dinner with my friend and we were seated quickly outside on the patio. Each of our meals came with a salad, as well as bread and oil. I had the chicken piccata for dinner and the lemon sorbet for dessert. Both were super tasty. My friend loved her lobster ravioli and creme brûlée. I picked up a tiramisu for my friend to go and she said it was to die for! Give this place a try, they have SO much to offer. read more

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Not authentic. Bolognese is trash. Absolutely inedible. Need to have 85 characters for some unknown reason.

We had dinner there 10/10/24. My wife had gluten free fettuccine with meat sauce. She enjoyed the sauce, it was very flavorful. Pasta was cooked perfectly. I had the Spaghetti with meatballs. Pasta was cooked perfectly. Sauce was very tasty. There were 3 meatballs on the plate. The meatballs were very tasty but something was different. It's hard to explain. Last time I was there, I was "wowed" by the meatballs. I wish I could say what was different. The restaurant was not busy. We arrived around 5 PM and we're seated immediately. It took 15 minutes for a server to take our drink order. We were given water immediately and then we waited. We almost got up and left. The server did not come by while we were eating to ask if we needed anything. The server finally came by when she saw we were finished eating. Overall a decent meal but the service wasn't at the level it was before. read more

Il Cappero Lansdowne - Gluten free pasta with meat sauce - Italian Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

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Delicious food, relaxing atmosphere and very friendly service. Food came out pretty quick but well paced. Plenty of seating available. Highly recommend! read more

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We went here after landing in Virginia, checking into our hotel, and desperately needing food. We wanted something close by and well-rated, and Il Cappero fit the bill. We were seated immediately on a Friday evening around 5pm, and we ordered a glass of wine each, plus an entree. My husband ordered lobster ravioli, and I ordered penne vodka. Both meals were delicious; the lobster ravioli was amazing (but came with shrimp, which we think wasn't a necessary addition), and my penne vodka had the most delicious pancetta pieces. They also came with a good house salad that both my husband and I said tasted way better than we anticipated (he gives nod to the blue cheese dressing). Massive shout-out to our waiter whose name we think is Jared (we went yesterday and both my husband and I are debating his name in hindsight), who was a delight. We recommend this restaurant! (Oh, and while we were able to get a table at 5, when we left it looked like people were coming in droves so it picks up in the evening--watch out!) read more

Il Cappero Lansdowne - Penne Vodka - Italian Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

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Bad Italian food. Not a single item we ordered was good. Had a cafeteria feel, sticky floors and wierd smell.

Thanks to Yelp friend, Eddie B., who reviewed this restaurant and gave a great review. We never would have known it existed. Finally, we got here on a Sunday around 4:30 p.m. We were greeted and seated immediately. One thing we noticed---the place was cold. That was due to the dreary weather we were having that day. Our server was prompt in getting to us. We had looked at the menu online and we both knew what we wanted. To drink, we both got ginger ale. For our starter, we got "Insalata Caprese" which consists of: "slices of ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella drizzled with olive oil and fresh basil, balsamic glaze". We enjoyed this as the olive oil and balsamic glaze gave it great flavor. The tomatoes weren't very ripe but we know it's not the season for very ripe ones. I suspect that in the summer, the tomatoes would be better. My husband got for his entree "Sausage and peppers" which consists of: "onions, green peppers, mushrooms and sausages in our marinara sauce over spaghetti". He said that the spaghetti was angel hair and it was served hot as were the other ingredients. Also, he did notice a stray piece of yellow pepper in the sauce. I chose for my entree "chicken piccata" which consists of: "sauteed chicken breast, olive oil with capers, lemon white wine sauce and spaghetti". I was very impressed with the cook on the chicken as it was tender and moist. This dish comes with two pieces of chicken. For me, one piece would have been enough. The capers were large which I enjoyed as I like capers. When I felt full, my husband ate some of my chicken and agreed that it was well prepared. Dinner comes with a bread basket. A runner brought us some bread, then our server brought us another bread basket. Also, we ended up with 2 small plates with olive oil for dipping the bread. Their bread is not a typical Italian bread. Some reviewers say it's ciabatta while others say it's pizza crust. We say we're not sure. The place got busier as our meal progressed. The decor is attractive in its simplicity. The background music was music from the "rat pack" --- In other words singers like Sinatra and Dean Martin. Before the tip, dinner was $66 + change. We would consider coming here yet again! read more

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The service was great: I was greeted at the door, menu given to me as soon as a I sat down, and my drink order taken. I sat at the bar, and the lady that was serving behind the bar was fantastic. She didn't hover and was very personable. The restaurant wasn't too busy, but it did start picking up for dinner. There is a dining area with lots of tables as well as booths. They also have covered outdoor seating for when the weather is nicer. It wasn't too loud in there, but I think that's because it wasn't packed when I first got there. I ordered some calamari to start with and eggplant parmigiana for my entree. While waiting for my starter, I was served with bread which was pretty good. All dishes were plated beautifully! My calamari was delicious, but my eggplant parmigiana was a little bit bland. I expected a little bit more flavor, but it was okay. Overall, pretty solid experience. I may come back to try some of the other seafood dishes. read more

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The food was delicious here! We went to celebrate a birthday while visiting family. The waitstaff were very kind and helpful. The food is good and portion-size was very decent. There are plenty of tables which makes this place good for a large group. I would definitely eat here again. read more

My friend and I went here for dinner and it was really nice! We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed the lovely weather. After a certain time they turned on some outside lighting which was a nice touch. Our waitress was really helpful telling us what she enjoyed from the restaurant and answering any questions we had. The food was really good! I got the lobster ravioli and the crème brûlée for dessert. I would definitely try this spot out if you're in the area! read more

Il Cappero Lansdowne - Creme Brulee - Italian Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

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I ordered takeout The food was delicious. The hostess was nice. We will definitely order from them again read more

My sister and I were looking for the perfect venue for our father's 90th birthday celebration and Il Cappero in Lansdowne fit our needs perfectly in terms of size, location, food and atmosphere. The owner, Mario, was incredibly helpful and very easy to work with. We had 33 people at the party and their room was the perfect size for our guests. The food was so delicious, compliments to the chef! They are even celiac friendly, and prepared a separate plate just for me:) The food was incredible and the hospitality from the staff was outstanding! Adela spearheaded the event, and she did a great job making sure everyone was happy. From the appetizers, main dinner, to the cake-cutting, Adela orchestrated the event seamlessly. All of our guests remarked on how nice the event was! Thank you so much!! read more

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Gave 4 stars because I like & respect local non-chain restaurants that have a soul instead of.... well... ya. Food isn't 4 stars at all, small & overpriced but I'd still go back! read more

Ordered via door dash pizza and mozzarella sticks. The pizza was soggy and cold but also very disappointing. The mozzarella stick takes same as any other pizza joint nothing special. Will not order again from DoorDash or here. read more

We went for Lunch (they started opening for Lunch now), the place was almost empty on a Friday afternoon. There was just one waitress, and she took care of the orders and the people very nicely. The salad was fresh and the portions were huge. The only downside is there's no "Lunch Menu" or portion, its just the same menu as dinner. A little pricey! read more

Il Cappero Lansdowne - Rigatoni Alla Carne - Italian Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

Food was average at best. It was Affordable, but if you're looking for a top quality Italian, you may want to go elsewhere

This is a very expensive restaurant with pretty good Italian food. I didn't think it was anything to write home about but it was good. Arguably not worth the price. The pasta was however fresh and made to order. Honestly my biggest critique were that the portions could have been bigger given the price. I also did not like that it was served on plastic plates, it very much cheapened the experience and made me feel like I was eating in a college dining hall. The service is superb though. The food came out quick and my party was attended to throughout the night. The profiteroles were the best part of the meal in my opinion. I really enjoyed the homemade and authentic taste of the cream and puff pastry. Overall, not bad and a good place to fill your Italian crazing! read more

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What an outstandin choice for our lunch yesterday!!! The service was top notch ....with our appetizers and entrees arriving promptly. Every app and entree was outstanding .... we had the bruchetta and the brussel sprout apps ... with the penne in vodka sauce and the gnocci sorrento as entrees. I swore I couldn't eat my entire entree .. but, I did!!! Highly recommend folks to try it if you have not. read more

Was searching Yelp for a good spot to grab some lunch around the area and stumbled upon Il Cappero. I must say the food is wonderful and the service was great too. It was a bit pricey IMO though. We ordered two different pasta dishes and each one came with a salad to start. There is also complimentary warm foccacia while you are waiting for your food to come out. It was so nice dining outside too. read more

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My wife and I are still regulars at Il Cappero. The staff is super friendly and attentive. The food is still the best anywhere. The kitchen will accommodate any changes that you want to any dish. I ordered a strip steak. I know, who orders a steak at an Italian restaurant? But I wanted a change from the usual Italian dishes. I even asked for Marsala sauce on it and linguine instead of mashed potatoes. No problem. And the steak was A+. It may not advertise itself as a steak place, but that's where I'm going for steak the next time. It's that good. read more

In 1 word, disappointing. We ordered old fashioned when we sat down, but they were very weak & watery even though we asked that they be neat. The caesar salads were good & they gave us extra anchovies. Hubby ordered seafood marinara, and he really liked it. It had ALOT of seafood on it. I ordered salmon/shrimp in a white wine lemon sauce. The salmon & shrimp were good, but the sauce was too buttery, almost greasy. We both got a glass of chianti with dinner, and it was flavorless. A good chianti is offered by the bottle, but that's not what they serve by the glass. Once we got our entrees, the waitress never came back until she brought our check. She never checked to see if we needed anything, and never offered dessert. read more

Carried out their chicken, Parm. It was pretty good. It came with a side salad and some toasted pita.

The service was friendly and the food was flavorful. The meal included a warm fresh pita-like bread with olive oil and each entree came with choice of side salad. Everything tasted good, my only criticism is that the food could have been a bit warmer. read more

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Recently had a birthday celebration at Il Cappero. We were a party of 9. Everything we ordered was delicious and hot! Service was on point! I recommend giving them a try! read more

This restaurant is going from decent to worst. My wife and I used to come more often good food and portions were decent. Today we came with my wife and the food was flavorless and the portion was small. I asked for a side of pasta with vodka sauce to compensate a $27 dish. When I got the side of pasta it was some pasta with some sort of sauce on it. It is not even close to the sauce of my dish (vodka sauce). Based on my last 3 experience in this restaurant I do not recommend it. I don't believe this restaurant serves Italian food. It is more like an overpriced "Italian Restaurant" with small portions. The only reason why I am giving 2 stars is because of the server(Hailey). She was very professional and dealt with my frustration on the food very well. Great service. read more

Very nice sit-down Italian restaurant. We were looking for a good italian restaurant near the Leesburg Outlets and this seemed like a good choice. They had fried green tomatoes on special, so we had an order of those. Amazing flavor, the batter was crispy and the corn relish was very good, as was the sauce that came with it. I ordered the Rigatoni Alla Carte, and it was absolutely stellar. the sausage was extremely tender, no gristle, and had the perfect slightly sweet flavor. The cheese was extremely high quality. My wife got the gnocchi, and she said it was extremely good as well. We were so full we could not do dessert, but the dessert menu looked fantastic as well! We'll have to try out a dessert next time. read more

Food was delicious and the service was impeccable. We got the Penne Vodka and Fettuccini Bolognese and they were both cooked perfectly. Al dente pasta and full of flavor. Their bread.... Garlicky, chewy and doughy. I can only imagine how good their pizza is. Lol. If you can't get parking right up front, you will have to walk a little. It's located in Landsdowne Town Center. read more

Il Cappero Lansdowne - Penne Vodka - Italian Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

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Great food, great drinks, great service! You can't miss! We'll be going back at least several times!

Wonderful food and service. The meals are large and fresh. The interior is very nice and the restaurant is family friendly. read more

The Zuppa Di Cozze (mussels in white wine) was garlicky and delicious. The Brussels sprouts were sweet and savory and totally yummy. The tiramisu was creamy and fabulous. My son liked the mozzarella sticks (although I agree that the coating was somewhat non-traditional). He really loved the meatballs. He didn't really care for the chocolate fondant cake -- a bit too bitter. The service was super attentive, prompt and pleasant. Bonus points for pay by code so no waiting. We'll definitely be back! read more

Split decision. My wife enjoyed her meal but my chicken parm was terrible. Sent back as was like gum and they brought me a new order. Was too thick and gummy and did not eat. They did not charge but parm should be thin, not inch thick. For the the price, should be better. Not sure if will try again! read more

COVID version. One word - underwhelming. Had the shrimp scampi family meal. Bread great. Salad ok. Mealy tomatoes, mixed pitted and unpitted olives with just iceberg lettuce. Now the scampi: little sauce, overcooked shrimp (16 for 4 meals) and to much lemon. Guess I'll never be back here. I'll move on. read more

Il Cappero Lansdowne - Scampi family version. - Italian Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia

FOOD: 4/5 SERVICE: 7/5 AMBIANCE: 3.5/5 Pretty great Italian food, wonderful service by Juan. Waters were given immediately by an expeditor, but unfortunately, they were straight "tap." We were starving, so we ordered the meatball appetizer. Meatballs were moist, the sauce was spiced appropriately, and had fresh burrata on top. After wavering between the lasagna, bolognese, and chicken parm, I ordered the bolognese and hubby ordered the gnocchi. They came with complimentary side salads. The default is the house salad and I got the tomato and olives removed. The dressing was the house vinaigrette and it was decent, but had a little too much red wine vinegar. Hubby did the $1 upcharge and got caesar salad. They are smaller than usual side salads, but I honestly couldn't eat more. Food came ridiculously quick. We also got a basket of bread as well. I think it was homemade pizza dough that was crisped up with oil (not that I'm complaining). We were offered fresh cheese on top of our pasta, which tasted homemade (but I read on Yelp it wasn't? Who knows). Bolognese was yummy, but had a touch too much cream in the sauce. Gnocchi was pretty tasty, but I liked mine better. Both dishes needed a lil bit of salt, but I would rather it be under salted than over. The sauce for the gnocchi was almost identical to my bolognese but didn't have meat, and had a blistered cherry tomato taste. It had fresh mozzarella with it, which didn't heat up as well when we took it home, but was still yummy for lunch. Juan even gave us extra bread to take home. Portion size was HUGE for both. We got to go boxes. Lastly, we stuffed dessert in and got the grandmother cake. It was a delicious tart with lemon curd and powdered sugar on top. It was a nice, light dessert after heavy food. Ambiance seemed casual for the pricing, like a pizza joint, but we didn't mind much. Juan kept checking on us, filled the drinks, and went above and beyond. Parking is a bit tricky, but that's not their fault. Would be a better warmer weather destination, especially since they have a patio. Prices were pretty good for the portion. Definitely will be back! read more

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Good atmosphere. The shrimp marinara was excellent. Service was timely. Would definitely go back

Your solid, classic marinara Italian food. I've had their penne vodka and chicken parm and both were good! My in-laws love their chicken Marsala, as well. I actually ate their chicken parm between contractions when I was going into labor with my first baby. It was the only thing I could think of that I wanted, so my husband picked it up for me. That has to mean something! Service is always great. Ambiance is very old world Italian. Def stop by if you're in the area! read more

This is our new favorite Italian restaurant in Loudoun county. The food is delicious and the service is great. Initially what drew us to Il Cappero is their cozy, awning covered outdoor section. Because we're COVID cautious, we wanted to enjoy some outdoor dining and they fit the bill. The appetizers we tried are all fantastic. The calamari is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Not greasy at all. The bruschetta is some of the best I've had. We particularly enjoy the mussels in marinara sauce. So much so that we come back just for them. I base my judgement on how good the food is at a Italian restaurant by their tomato/marinara sauce, and the sauce at Il Cappero is outstanding. The bread they serve is their house pizza dough that's freshly baked into a "focaccia" type bread you should be using sopping up all that delightful sauce. Chef Tony is a gentleman, a true host and prepares food with expertise. You can tell that he puts his soul into his cuisine. One more thing; do not leave without having the tiramisu for dessert. Even if you are full to the gills, you'll thank me later. read more

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I came here for dinner with my daughter during their soft opening. They don't yet have a house wine so I picked a Pinot Grigio which was quite nice. I wasn't all that hungry so I ordered a chicken Caesar salad -- omg!!! I don't think I've ever had a salad so generous on the chicken! Most places almost consider the chicken a garnish alongside the croutons, but not here! There must have been an entire chicken breast in the salad! Not complaining at all, it was delicious! My daughter ordered ravioli off the kids menu. I didn't need to ask her how it was. She LITERALLY started licking the plate! read more

Il Cappero Lansdowne - chicken Caesar salad - Italian Near Me - Leesburg, Virginia