Capone's Oven & Bar – Italian
Stepping into this spirited social hub feels like entering a modern-day hideaway where the warm glow of the oven and the lively hum of the bar create an instantly inviting energy. Savory aromas of bubbling garlic cheese bread and crisp, golden wings drift through the air, perfectly complemented by elevated small plates like crab-stuffed mushrooms and vibrant prosciutto caprese bites. It is a place where friends gather over oversized Bavarian pretzels and hand-rolled meatballs, finding a perfect balance between rustic comfort and sophisticated flair.
2303 Richmond Avenue, Houston TX 77098 https://caponestexas.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Mo-Tu - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Wednesday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the delicious salads and the kitchen's clear pride in their work, noting that every dish is prepared with care and precision. Celebrated for its cozy and pleasant atmosphere, the dining experience is further enhanced by service that reviewers highlight as consistently polite and timely. Standout dishes include the fresh greens, making it a highly recommended spot for those seeking a quality meal in an intimate and welcoming setting.
Menu
Starters
- Wings - $14: (8) marinated chicken wings, baked to perfection in our pizza oven. Served with lemon pepper, buffalo, and garlic agave sauces for dipping. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel - $13.25: Large oven-baked pretzel brushed with garlic butter, topped with sea salt and Parmesan cheese. Served with marinara sauce, beer cheese, and Dijon mustard. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread - $5.95: French bread toasted with garlic butter. Served with marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Cheese Bread - $6.95: French bread toasted with garlic butter, topped with melted cheese. Served with marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto Caprese Bites - $9.5: Fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomato wrapped in prosciutto, drizzled with balsamic glaze. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parmesan Bites - $8.5: Hand-rolled bites of Parmesan cheese with a hint of red pepper flakes, lightly fried and served with marinara and ranch dipping sauces. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mozzarella - $9.5: Hand-battered mozzarella sticks, fried until golden and served with marinara and ranch sauces. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Stuffed Mushrooms - $11.95: Mushrooms stuffed with crab meat and smoked Gouda, baked in garlic butter. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs - $11.5: (5) house-made meatballs (pork, sausage, and beef), smothered in marinara and topped with Parmesan cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta - $8.5: Crostini topped with a mix of fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil, finished with a balsamic reduction. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Shrimp Scampi - $16.5: Jumbo shrimp baked in a rich garlic butter. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $14.95: Hand-breaded calamari served with marinara and sweet chili sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dip with Flatbread - $8.95: Choice of Jalapeño Dip, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, or Queso Dip served with freshly baked flatbread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Salad - $9.95: Mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette, grape tomatoes, candied walnuts, Kalamata olives, warm d’Anjou pear, and local goat cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $9.95: Crisp Romaine lettuce, Caesar sauce, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and house-made croutons. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $9.95: Romaine lettuce, Kalamata olives, red onions, tomatoes, pepperoncini, and feta cheese, tossed in traditional Greek dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Salad - $10.5: Fresh spinach, candied walnuts, red onion, and goat cheese, tossed in raspberry vinaigrette. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wedge Salad - $10.95: Iceberg lettuce, smoked bacon, tomatoes, gorgonzola dressing, and blue cheese crumbles. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cobb Salad - $12.5: Romaine lettuce, smoked chicken, bacon, tomatoes, boiled egg, blue cheese crumbles, and mozzarella cheese, Greek dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
Wood-Fired Pizzas
- Pepperoni Pizza - $16.75: Tomato sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margarita Pizza - $17.95: Garlic-infused olive oil, grape tomatoes, fresh basil, and fresh mozzarella. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Godfather - $18.5: Tomato sauce, pepperoni, Italian sausage, fresh jalapeños, and mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deek Special - $17.95: Tomato sauce, smoked chicken, bacon, mozzarella cheese, drizzled with ranch dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pina Picante - $18.75: BBQ sauce, smoked chicken, bacon, Tabasco-infused pineapple, red onions, mozzarella, smoked Gouda, and cilantro. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Neapolitan - $17.25: Tomato sauce, fresh spinach, roasted mushrooms, topped with mozzarella and goat cheese. Dietary tags: Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zorba the Greek - $18.25: Creamy tzatziki sauce, sliced lamb, mozzarella, topped with a fresh Greek salad. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Guzzler - $19.25: Tomato sauce, pepperoni, house-made meatballs, fresh jalapeños, and mozzarella. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Otis - $21.95: Tomato sauce, marinated skirt steak, smoked chicken, smoked bacon, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and mozzarella. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaiian - $16.95: Tomato sauce, Canadian bacon, pineapple, and mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie - $17.95: Tomato sauce, spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, red onion, pepperoncini, mozzarella, and feta cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Capone's Pizza - $19.95: Basil pesto Alfredo sauce, prosciutto, baby arugula, d’Anjou pears, drunken goat cheese, mozzarella, finished with a drizzle of white truffle oil. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Chicken - $18.95: Creamy garlic sauce, smoked chicken, bacon, fresh garlic, red onion, and mozzarella. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steakhouse - $19.25: Blue cheese dressing, skirt steak, caramelized onions, fresh jalapeños, mozzarella, and blue cheese crumbles. Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Spicy Mexican - $19.25: Spicy jalapeño cream sauce, skirt steak, fresh jalapeños, Pico de Gallo, cilantro, and mozzarella. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Supreme - $21.95: Tomato sauce, Italian sausage, bacon, pepperoni, red onion, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot New Yorker - $18.95: Tomato sauce, smoked bacon, fresh jalapeños, mozzarella cheese, and cilantro. Available at: dinner, lunch
Pastas & Entrees
- Chicken Parmigiana - $18.95: Breaded chicken, house-made marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, served over fettuccini noodles. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti & Meatballs - $16.95: (4) house-made meatballs (pork, sausage, and beef) served over spaghetti in marinara. Accompanied by garlic bread. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Ravioli - $21.95: Ravioli stuffed with lobster and cheeses, sautéed in a garlic basil cream sauce. Served with garlic bread. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Shrimp Pasta - $21.95: (6) grilled Gulf Coast shrimp with basil, crushed red pepper, and Parmesan, mixed with angel hair pasta in a garlic butter sauce. Served with garlic bread. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Alfredo Pasta - $17.5: Grilled chicken with grape tomatoes, spinach, and mushrooms, tossed with fettuccini in Alfredo sauce. Served with garlic bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Shrimp Alfredo - $22.5: (6) blackened Gulf Coast shrimp with grape tomatoes, spinach, and mushrooms, mixed with fettuccini in Alfredo sauce. Served with garlic bread. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna - $16.5: Layers of pasta with smoked sausage, ricotta cheese, and house-made marinara. Served with garlic bread. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Mac - $15.95: Rotini pasta and mushrooms tossed in an Alfredo mozzarella cream sauce, drizzled with white truffle oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Roasted Chicken - $19.95: Half a hickory-smoked chicken, sautéed in a garlic-wine reduction, served with garlic mashed potatoes and a medley of squash and zucchini. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marsala - $18.95: Lightly breaded chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce, served atop mashed potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wednesday Steak Night - $25: 8oz Filet, served with baked potato and mushrooms. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner
Desserts
- Crème Brûlée: Classic vanilla bean custard with a caramelized sugar crust.
- Brownie à la Mode: Warm, rich chocolate brownie served with vanilla ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Raspberry New York Style Cheesecake: Creamy cheesecake infused with fresh raspberries on a graham cracker crust. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu: Traditional Italian dessert with layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.
- Chocolate Mousse Cake: Decadent chocolate cake with a velvety mousse filling. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Red Velvet Cake: Rich red velvet cake layered with classic cream cheese frosting. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Beverages
- Mobster Mule - $9: Smirnoff Vodka, blackberry brandy, fresh lime juice, topped with ginger beer. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Night Cap - $12: Ketel One Vodka, Mr.Black, and cold brew coffee, served chilled. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Capone's Margarita - $10: Astral Blanco Tequila, Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar. Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse
- Bootleg Old Fashioned - $12: Bulleit Bourbon or Bulleit Rye, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Orange Peel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Baby Face Lemonade - $9: Crown royal Blackberry, Blackberry Syrup, Lemonade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Virginia Hill - $11: 21 Seeds Grapefruit Hibiscus Tequila, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar, Club Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- The Outlaw - $12: George Dickel Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Almond Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Juice-Cleanse
- Flapper's Kiss - $10: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Berry Liqueur, Club Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Gangsters Paradise - $9: Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine, Angostura Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Bonnie & Clyde - $9: Western Sons Prickly Pear Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Club Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- The Honey Heist - $11: Nolet’s Silver Gin, Lemon Juice, Honey Syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Organized Crime - $12: Bulleit Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Add-ons
- Add Chicken Breast to Salad - $5.95
- Add Grilled Jumbo Shrimp to Salad - $6.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Add Pasta to Shrimp Scampi - $7.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Add Sour Cream - $1
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