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Capriccio

10 Sussex St, Glenelg SA 5045, Australia

Recommended by 41 people

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10 Sussex St, Glenelg SA 5045, Australia

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+61 8 8295 6453
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 6:00 – 10:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Capriccio

Tucked off the Glenelg bustle on Sussex Street, this multi-decade institution serves hearty, old-school Italian cooking with linen-tablecloth ease. The dining room runs at an unhurried, European pace where servers trade witty banter and dishes land without pretension. Regulars steer straight toward plates piled high with spaghetti marinara, tender scaloppine, and baked lasagne that tastes like someone’s nonna spent all morning by the stove. Pour a glass of red, settle into the generous booth seating, and wrap up with house tiramisu or a chilled lemoncello.

  • Old-School Italian Recipes: A multi-decade fixture turning out hearty classics like spaghetti marinara, handmade ravioli, and scaloppine.
  • Classic Tablecloth Setting: White-linen tables, generous spacing, and an unhurried room tucked away on quiet Sussex Street.
  • Attentive Tableside Service: Warm, humorous hospitality where guests are welcomed like extended family and unhurried throughout the evening.
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Why Dine at Capriccio

Discover why locals and seaside visitors turn to Capriccio for authentic Italian cooking and timeless hospitality.

  • Time-Honored Home-Style Recipes

    Traditional dishes such as fettuccini al salmone, lasagne, and signature spaghetti marinara are crafted with genuine family recipes and layered depth.

    so simple but with so many layers of flavour, exactly how Italian should be

    Haleh

  • Generous Coastal Italian Classics

    Generous portions of house specialties like seafood marinara, tender steaks, and hearty pastas ensure complete satisfaction at fair prices.

    Marinara was the magum opus and the steak was superlative too.

    Elliot Shaw

  • Warm, Genuine Tableside Hospitality

    Attentive hosts and comedic, warm tableside hospitality ensure diners feel personally looked after like guests in an Italian home.

    The service was so warm & genuine, & the waiter had me in stitches laughing at his jokes & one liners

    Krystle Fielding

  • Attentive, Personal Connection

    Guests feel completely looked after from arrival to departure, experiencing intimate dining where every table receives individual care.

    It’s a rare occasion walking into a restaurant and having a feeling of being treated as if you’re the only table

    Nicholas Ellis

  • Transportive Overseas Dining Escape

    An inviting, unhurried ambiance creates a transportive escape for couples celebrating milestone anniversaries or quiet date nights.

    for a couple of hours it honestly felt like we were overseas.

    Stéphane MAURIN

  • Classic Tablecloth Comfort and Space

    Linen-dressed tables and a charming, classic dining room setting offer a comfortable, nostalgic contrast to modern crowded eateries.

    Large clothed tables, and room to move.

    Mark “Mark 63” Hardy

Authentic, hearty Italian classics prepared with traditional home-style recipes.

  • Spaghetti Marinara

    both were tasty and full of flavour

    Helen Fois

  • Steak

    the steak is out of this world

    Nicholas Ellis

  • Lasagne

    Best lasagne I've eaten

    Karl Moore

  • Sophia Loren Chicken Breast

    wife loved the Sophia Loren chicken breast in brandy cream sauce

    JanosWalter1

Beyond the menu

Heartfelt gestures and attentive hosting that define the dining experience

  • Door-to-Door Hospitality

    Guests are personally greeted upon arrival and escorted to the exit with the door opened for them at the end of their meal.

  • Playful Tableside Banter

    Tableside hosts engage diners with spontaneous jokes and one-liners throughout service, keeping the dining atmosphere lighthearted.

  • Complimentary Limoncello Farewell

    The host treats visitors like family and caps off dinners with complimentary pours of limoncello to conclude the evening.

  • Personal Recognition for Returning Families

    Front-of-house staff recognize and remember returning multi-generational families who celebrate birthdays and milestones over multiple years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book a table in advance?

Booking ahead is strongly recommended, especially for Saturday nights and busy weekend dinners when the dining room is frequently packed, though staff do accommodate walk-ins when space allows.

What are the portion sizes and standout dishes like?

Portions are generous and hearty across pasta and mains, with popular dishes including the spaghetti or linguine marinara, lasagne, fettuccine al salmone, and steaks.

Can Capriccio accommodate large groups and family gatherings?

Yes, the dining room features large clothed tables with generous spacing and easily accommodates both small date nights and larger family gatherings or private functions.

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