The return to Caffeine Italia is always like coming home. Been a CI fan for many years starting back at the place on Central Ave. You always see friends and a big hello from Mike, Maria and many others. The old place was a real NYC Italian restaurant. Now they have tried to bring that vibe to the suburbs. There is now more parking, more tables, but it is still difficult to get a reservation for tonight! The food is still expertly crafted by Chef Paul with his capable sous chefs. The veal chop is a real winner, but don’t forget the Dugan or the chicken Scapiello that I had most recently. The salad that comes with your dinner is always crisp greens with a few cherry tomatoes. It is well tossed in the dressing ( my favorite is the Gorgonzola). With the added space and more tables, it is often difficult to hold a conversation. To me that is the only drawback. The service, the food - Outstanding.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sophia Miller
Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish! Food, drinks and service were amazing! Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark C
Very busy restaurant. Food was excellent. They have a very good wine list. Service was attentive for such a busy night. It is noisy. Reservations for the dining room are a must. We luckily got a table in the bar area which is on a first come basis.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Barbara Ann
We celebrated a special anniversary last weekend, and the service and food were excellent. I had heard it can be noisy, but we went earlier on a Saturday night (had reservations), and they seated us around a corner so it wasn't that bad on a busy evening. My plate was a huge portion of chicken sorrento- enough for three really. My husband enjoyed his Chilean sea bass. No room for dessert. Attentive but not intrusive team service. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brenda Jensis
The restaurant was very loud, making it very difficult to hear the person I went with. The food was also very expensive for what you received.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ashley Munoz
The food was absolutely amazing—everything was delicious! The cocktails could use a little improvement, but the food was truly outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
dave jones
Fantastic food!! The veal scallopini was delicious
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joanne Farash
1st time here. When we walked in I was concerned with how loud it was. We were seated way in the corner in the back room, next to a loud table of young women taking selfies. When the food arrived and I started to eat I was like …. What’s happening!! What’s happening!!! Suddenly I didn’t care about how loud it was, I didn’t care about the location of our table, I didn’t care about our neighbors… I was blown away with what was going in my mouth!!! Omg blown away!!! Even the side salad was amazing!!! ( get the house dressing!!!) my compliments to the chef, and to the family that owns and runs this fantastic restaurant!! Hands down best place ever!! I will be back again and again!! Gianna was the best!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AeonDez
Overpriced, trying to hard to be fancy and upscale. Wait staff was nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Harold Sokol
Best Italian food in the Capitol District. Somewhat noisy. Had the sea bass that was delicious. Wife had really good eggplant parm.
If you want to do Italian go here. Food is top tier, service is above and beyond, and the atmosphere is phenomenal. Everything was delicious nothing disappointed and the meatballs are insane. Will and Maria are the best! This is the place to be for a great meal and excellent service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon R
Staff was incredibly friendly and the food was excellent. My wife and I really enjoyed our experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
bob james
Came with party of 6 sat in the back.our food was great only problem ,so so noisy I couldn'teven hear any conversations.not just me but all of us adgree they have to do something...as good as the food was i never go back way to round
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
StephenJ W
Great food. Dining room is loud. Service is decent.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Tom Remmert Personal
Great Italian food with really big portions. Reservations highly recommended.
The return to Caffeine Italia is always like coming home. Been a CI fan for many years starting back at the place on Central Ave.
You always see friends and a big hello from Mike, Maria and many others. The old place was a real NYC Italian restaurant. Now they have tried to bring that vibe to the suburbs. There is now more parking, more tables, but it is still difficult to get a reservation for tonight! The food is still expertly crafted by Chef Paul with his capable sous chefs. The veal chop is a real winner, but don’t forget the Dugan or the chicken Scapiello that I had most recently. The salad that comes with your dinner is always crisp greens with a few cherry tomatoes. It is well tossed in the dressing ( my favorite is the Gorgonzola).
With the added space and more tables, it is often difficult to hold a conversation. To me that is the only drawback. The service, the food - Outstanding.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish! Food, drinks and service were amazing! Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very busy restaurant. Food was excellent. They have a very good wine list. Service was attentive for such a busy night. It is noisy. Reservations for the dining room are a must. We luckily got a table in the bar area which is on a first come basis.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
We celebrated a special anniversary last weekend, and the service and food were excellent. I had heard it can be noisy, but we went earlier on a Saturday night (had reservations), and they seated us around a corner so it wasn't that bad on a busy evening. My plate was a huge portion of chicken sorrento- enough for three really. My husband enjoyed his Chilean sea bass. No room for dessert. Attentive but not intrusive team service. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The restaurant was very loud, making it very difficult to hear the person I went with. The food was also very expensive for what you received.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The food was absolutely amazing—everything was delicious! The cocktails could use a little improvement, but the food was truly outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic food!! The veal scallopini was delicious
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
1st time here. When we walked in I was concerned with how loud it was. We were seated way in the corner in the back room, next to a loud table of young women taking selfies. When the food arrived and I started to eat I was like …. What’s happening!! What’s happening!!! Suddenly I didn’t care about how loud it was, I didn’t care about the location of our table, I didn’t care about our neighbors… I was blown away with what was going in my mouth!!! Omg blown away!!! Even the side salad was amazing!!! ( get the house dressing!!!) my compliments to the chef, and to the family that owns and runs this fantastic restaurant!! Hands down best place ever!! I will be back again and again!! Gianna was the best!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overpriced, trying to hard to be fancy and upscale. Wait staff was nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Best Italian food in the Capitol District. Somewhat noisy.
Had the sea bass that was delicious. Wife had really good eggplant parm.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
If you want to do Italian go here. Food is top tier, service is above and beyond, and the atmosphere is phenomenal. Everything was delicious nothing disappointed and the meatballs are insane. Will and Maria are the best! This is the place to be for a great meal and excellent service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff was incredibly friendly and the food was excellent. My wife and I really enjoyed our experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came with party of 6 sat in the back.our food was great only problem ,so so noisy I couldn'teven hear any conversations.not just me but all of us adgree they have to do something...as good as the food was i never go back way to round
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great food. Dining room is loud. Service is decent.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great Italian food with really big portions. Reservations highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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