For me, part of the charm with a restaurant like Villa Capri is connected to one simple fact: it is an independent, family-owned operation. The Camera brothers, Francesco "Frankie" and Giuseppe, own Frenchie's in Clear Lake and Villa Capri in Seabrook. Out of everyone in my party visiting Villa Capri, I was the only one who has never been to Frenchie's, which tends to be a favorite of NASA astronauts and employees. What I really love about Villa Capri are the incredible outdoor waterfront views. From what I understand, the Camera family originally hails from the Isle of Capri in the Campania region of Italy. Knowing this, everything from the name of the restaurant to the location makes sense. My order consisted of the garlic bread with dipping oil (closer to aglio e olio than garlic confit) and linguine and clams with white wine sauce. I shared the bread, which I really liked, with the table. My favorite part of the meal was the linguine and clams. The flavor was sublime, and I liked the peppery essence in combination with other savory flavors. In fact, this was the best linguine and clams dish I've tried over the years. But going back to another aspect of Villa Capri that immediately caught my attention, the waterfront views were memorable and uniquely beautiful. I thought the service was good, but the waiter could have been more knowledgeable about the menu. Still, I would give grace on this aspect of things since it was his first day on the job. Luckily, I knew what I wanted to order fairly quickly, so it wasn't really an issue. The people who work at Villa Capri, in my experience, were very friendly. And parking here was easy. Overall, I would rate my experience here a 5/5. I definitely enjoyed my visit to Villa Capri. read more

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great food great prices i didn't get to experience the garlic bread but it looked really good pasta great mozzarella sticks awesome a nice spot read more

Great, friendly place w excellent Italian food. Since we have lived close to Villa Capri for many years we have gotten to know the Camera brothers, Frankie & Guisseppi (?), well - they are really good, fun people and know their food! Ambiance is casual and service always great! Patio seating in good weather is great, but always in demand. Great place for group dinners! read more

The ambiance was perfect. We sat by the window overlooking the lake at sunset. It was a beautiful setting that paired well with the fantastic dinner. read more

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Food, Service & Ambiance is great. I had the mussels marinara. Loved them. Perfect amount along with garlic toast.

My family and I made reservations and went to this restaurant on Easter Sunday. We did not know it was a buffet that day, so that was the first ding. When we visited the buffet, it was extremely disappointing. The eggs were rubbery, the bacon was greasy, the mozzarella sticks were cold and tasteless, and the salad had minimal toppings. The pasta section was limited, and the kinds they had were warmish and not very flavorful. The carving station was also disappointing, with limited choices and cuts that were very fatty. The only redeeming section was the dessert selections, which were very tasty. The cost was $35 per person. There were 8 of us in our party, and everyone was beyond disappointed in the quality of their meal. This place used to be great, not sure what happened. read more

Food and service was excellent. Salad bar was average, nothing to brag about. Pricey, so it is setup for special occasions only.

Great Italian food restaurant awesome view of the lake and their Ambiance, and excellent team that our food and made our evening a pleasant experience not the expensive distance and marginal service received at Pomodoro's and why is Pomodoro's coming to Seabrook when the are loyal to League City and Webster/ Clear Lake City? read more

All the staff were really nice here, so I hate to leave this review. We were all just really underwhelmed with the food. I wish I'd have taken a pic of the salad bar... jalapeños, pepperoncini, croutons, 3 dressings, and I think one or two types of lettuce and some cucumber.... The garlic bread they charge you for and it was nothing special. I got the shrimp fettuccine Alfredo and I had no trouble eating less than half of it--usually I can't stop eating fettuccine Alfredo, it's one of my favorite dishes, so that was disappointing. Mom got chicken Romana. Grilled chicken (it wasn't dry, so that was a plus), mushrooms (I think they had rosemary on them, they were yummy), and artichokes, served on angel hair pasta. Sauce was just ok. We got a selection of desserts. I didn't like the chocolate almond cake or the cannoli (and I love cannoli). The cheesecake was good, the Italian cream cake was good (although the icing needed more cream cheese flavor). I loved the tiramisu. Overall, disappointed in the food, although it was mostly about family-being together was great, and the waitress was really good. I'm sorry to say we won't be back, but I wish Villa Capri well. read more

**This is a 3.5 star review.** I've heard that this place is connected to Frenchies, which is about 10 minutes up NASA Pkwy. It makes sense because the food is served and tastes pretty much the same. That's a good thing. What makes this joint better is the service and atmosphere. This place is dark and roomy enough to make for a pretty cool date night. There is also outside seating with cool ambient (string bulb) lighting. Service here is personable ... exceptional on my visits. The food here is delicious. These folks know their New York Italian, with just the right amount of basil and oregano. The pasta is also al dente, which is the law when it comes to Italian food. Is it bland? Well, there's not a hell of a lot of bite, and the salt is pretty much not there. (Good news! They have salt shakers!) Though the eggplant here is fabulous, the pasta primavera was just OK. Flavor was fine, but the veggies were cooked well beyond crisp tender. The complimentary bread is fine, but not worth getting full on while waiting for your dinner. Bottom line: This is a good Italian restaurant that is locally owned and operated. read more

Villa Capri is one of the greatest Italian family restaurants I've ever been to. Villa Capri is located on the water, the outdoor seating is lovely. It's a perfect place to hold weddings and other large gatherings. The staff are kind and they always refill our drinks without fail. For those who love wine, Villa Capri has a section of fine quality wine. The appetizer selection consists mostly of sea food and fish, so if you're allergic or just hate that stuff (like me), you're better off skipping appetizers here. The pasta dishes and chicken plates were my family's favorites. Their salad bar is lacking, though. If you're allergic or just hate mushrooms (like me), avoid their Italian dressing. It's got mushrooms stepped in it. YUCK! The prices are a little expensive, but the quality of Italian cuisine and great service makes up for that. Villa Capri offers catering. I'd love to dine here again. read more

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We've been coming here for decades. It's never let us down. The family who owns and runs the restaurant makes sure you feel like family while you're there. The food is perfect. Highly recommend. read more

Dining at Villa Capri always feels like being with family, with the added benefit of a fabulous view of the lake. Come on Wednesdays in the summer and you can take in the sailboat races from your table. Their Italian seafood dishes are as good as I've found anywhere I've ever been. read more

Outdoor dining in a garden on clear lake is a one of a kind experience. This restaurant offers both inside and outside dining, to suit your interests. Their food is an eclectic mix of classic Italian as well as seafood entreés - all wonderfully prepared with excellent sauces and sides. Entreés generally come with a trip to their well stocked salad bar. Overall, this place is well worth a visit. read more

Going to Villa Capri at the end of the week feels like returning to a place of comfort. The food is consistently top-notch, with some desserts made personally by the owner--it's probably the most authentic tiramisu I've ever had. The staff are exceptional--warm, attentive, and they make you feel genuinely cared for, in that unmistakable traditional Italian way. If you're far from home and craving something heartfelt and delicious, this is the spot. read more

Food and service. Definitely felt rushed while eating our dinner which in return ruined my anniversary night out. Not a good time and will not be returning unfortunately. read more

The food is amazing so is the service. We had the best wait person. If you like great Italian cuisine this is the place to go.

Came for dinner with my boyfriend! The food was delicious you could tell it was homemade, the building felt like it was an old house on the water which was cute, the restaurant didn't seem busy and service was slow which was the only downside. Other wise food and location were great! read more

The food here isn't bad, but it's overpriced for the quality. Nice view of the water provides most of the charm. Like I said, it's alright but there's are many better options for less money. read more

Villa Capri is one of the best restaurants you could ever visit. They serve great Italian food. The patio on Clear Lake has great water views. Frankie & Giuseppe have created 2 of the best restaurants around, Villa Capri and Frenchies, both on NASA Rd 1. Highly recommended. read more

At Villa Capri, food and view were both lovely and high quality. They accommodated our request for a table with a view with ease for my birthday. Only complaint I have is the restaurant itself is quite hot even inside with AC. read more

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Came with high expectations of eating a delicious pasta meal for our date night. You can't go wrong with shrimp Alfredo so that's what I got. Pasta was chewy and sauce tasted like pure heavy whipping cream, no flavor at all. Also got fried calamari but it was also very bland. Olive Garden is actually better than this restaurant. Only thing we enjoyed was the garlic bread and the salad we prepared ourselves as well as the water with lemon. There was also a dead roach next to our table. Will NOT come back and 10/10 DONT recommend. read more

The location is great with a wonderful ambiance, but the food is underwhelming. It's standard-but-dated Italian American food that is probably a bit on the blander side. Service was great! read more

My grandparents, my mother, and I came to Villa Capri for the brunch buffet and it was splendid. The food was absolutely amazing and they kept the food fresh. Although it was a bit busy, we still had wonderful service, and the servers and busers paid great attention to all the tables, including ours. The server we had struck up a wonderful conversation and treated us like family and the owners who had been welcoming the customers had come to our table as well, and was telling us stories of how the restaurant came to be. It was a beautiful sunny day outside and no matter where you sat in the restaurant you would have a Water view, a view of the garden, the deck, and pier outside. The brunch was delicious and we had a wonderful time. read more

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We love Villa Capri and have been coming here for years. The Shrimp in Chamgane sauce with pasta is absolutely divine. The Lasagna is incredibly delicious. Top this off with an incredible view of Clearlake, and it makes for a very romantic evening with your significant other. The service is also excellent. read more

The ambiance is great , the food is so good and amazing, the server was a attentive and very friendly. I definitely recommend this place!

As one that has worked in fine dining as a waiter and back of the house the food here is it's nowhere near worth the money . I don't know where they're sourcing their meat and Fish but it looks Frozen and old to me . The waiter was rude , so I got his name and checked him out (fmt law enforcement) he has domestic abuse charges , several . read more

** PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING YOUR EVENT ** I have been a loyal customer for over 8 years, my husband and I chose to get married here based off of the aesthetics and ambiance we have loved for years. Raffi, the event manager and her event staff, completely ruined my impression of Villa Capri. To sum it up-I would NOT waste a dime at this establishment (for any special events) in the future. To summarize the issues I had with what was supposed to be the best day of my life: - The staff were completely clueless about the Timeline and Floorplan that I had overexplained and shared with Raffi. I had to again OVEREXPLAIN every detail WHILE I was getting ready, details Raffi said she had under control. - Raffi was not present at my wedding at ALL. She promised to be there to organize staff and make sure the Timeline was followed since we had a few small details. Instead, I was left to manage the staff from the second I arrived to the second I left. - Throughout the planning process, Raffi took multiple days to respond to EACH MESSAGE-question, request, answer, etc. it was incredibly stressful and unprofessional. - The AC does NOT WORK, I got married in June, I was promised the AC worked, but we were dripping sweat the entire time. (You can't adjust the thermostat, it is set at mid/high 70's) - My husband and I did not get to eat any of our food because the staff took over a hour to serve my small guest count of 40 people. We had to move on to the hour late champagne toasts and cake cutting. - The bar staff did not know how to communicate with guests when the bar limit was reached, instead they told everyone they were closed instead of informing them they could simply pay for their drinks. - Overall Staff issues: served dinner a hour late, tried to say I had guests arriving late (I think I would know I only had 40 people) and wouldn't serve them until I spoke to the staff, didn't pass out champagne at the designated time for toasts-I HAD TO ASK THEM TO BEGIN 30 minutes after the original time, staff was rude and unwilling to listen to the service style and timeline I had given Raffi weeeeeeeeks before. I work in the realm of upscale events and this was severely below my standards. I was required to set up all of my decorations, create all timelines and floorplans-something I had no issue with. My frustration stems from the lack of promised support and simple comprehension of what we wanted. I'm not sorry for my aggressive review as we paid a large amount for a very simple service that was somehow not executed correctly. I will confidently say, until a new Event Manager is in place, this is the worst place to host your special events. read more

Delicious and had gluten free pasta and dessert. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

We can not express in enough words the great level of customer service by the owner and his staff as well as the amazing meal and dessert that my family and I were blessed to enjoyed! Highly recommend and truly hope you get a chance to meet the owner as he is a truly friendly and attentive man that created an extraordinary ambiance! read more

Six of us Went on Wednesday evening to celebrate my Nephew's anniversary. Bonus...got to watch sailboat races. All of our meals were great and staff was friendly and attentive. Walked out by the water afterwards for some nice pictures. read more

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The food was great, the service was HORRIBLE. We waited over 30 minutes for our checks and we got 0 refills even though our entire table ordered waters only. The backyard patio was very nice and we were able to take great photos outside. read more

Today was our first time coming here for brunch and we absolutely loved it. The atmosphere was great, the view was amazing and the food was so delicious! We will definitely continue to be coming back. read more

The ambience was amazing. The people were great. The food was immaculate. I love the chicken Parmesan. The salad bars is complementary and it's fresh. And the garlic bread and the seafood is amazing. SERVICE was quick and entrées came out perfect. read more

Great wine selection and croutons are delicious. I recommend the veal picatta. Overall excellent Italian food and atmosphere. read more

Villa Capri - Italian Near Me - Seabrook, Texas

I love the Villa! I've grown up coming here and I still enjoy running through the gardens! I highly recommend giving this place a try! Such kind family owners! read more

Haven't been to villa Capri for many years but for Mother's Day , stopped to eat here instead of around the lake . I so regret stopping. They had a buffet and I was told I couldn't order off the menu. I don't like buffets and this one was missing some basics . My daughter ate a role and a dessert . She wasn't hungry. They didn't give the price and when I got the bill for $154 for 4 of us, I was in shock. I ran into someone I knew going out and they said they ordered off the menu. Love the view . But frankly a horrible experience read more

Probably my all time favorite Italian restaurant anywhere I travel. It has the best, cozy atmosphere with an old school feel. The patio outside is also beautiful overlooking the lake. The salad bar is phenomenal along with the friendly service and delicious Italian food! A place you must go! read more

Horrible Horrible service!!!! I've been in Villa Capri other times and the service was never so bad like today. --Our waitress was a complete ass. We would see her going to all the tables all nice checking on other costumers and barely saw her coming to our table to check on us. --I went (03/18/21) with my friend because we wanted to see the sunset and have some dinner...we usually go to Mediterraneo Market & Cafe (super recommend) but today we decided to go to Villa Capri mainly because of the view but tonight it was a total disappointment. The other times we went there our servers were so nice, and gave us complimentary bread like in most restaurants, so after waiting a while for our server the owner of the restaurant came to the table to check if everything was okay, I asked her if they had completely bread and she replied with a nasty tone and attitude "COMPLETELY WHAT???" So I explained that the other times we went there we got completely bread and she said "it's never free, is $2+!!" And I told her that other times it was free and she said no! It's always been $2+ ...so whatever no big deal to pay that, we really didn't even wanted but the point is her attitude and pretty much calling us liars. I ordered a pear martini that was absolutely disgusting, extremely strong, that's not a huge deal but the flavor? I felt I was drinking disinfectant, I explained to an other server that was being trained by the other server and she nicely offered to bring something else, so I ordered wine. I ordered Lobster filled raviolis and it was very tasty, the food wasn't an issue at all but the poor service was for me a deal breaker. I paid my Bill and tipped the worst I've ever tipped in my life because I was extremely upset and I was not gonna give a 20% tip like I always do to someone who did NOT deserve it. I feel really bad I suggested my friend to go there. read more

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The views alone are worth the price of admission. Located in Seabrook, Villa Capri is an Italian restaurant right on the water. I recommend coming when the weather is nice so you can sit out on the patio. Better yet, come during a sunset so you can watch the sun go down as you enjoy your dinner. Villa Capri specializes in fresh seafood and I went with the seafood saute (shrimp, scallops, and crab meat) in a champagne sauce with your choice of side. I went with the oven roasted potatoes. The shrimp were jumbo shrimp and the sauce was excellent. You also get complementary garlic bread (mediocre through) and there is a salad bar. Service was friendly. Such a relaxing time enjoying some fresh seafood and some wine by the water. read more

Villa Capri - Views for days - Italian Near Me - Seabrook, Texas