Mr. Capri
Greenwich Village, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Mr. Capri is worth considering for an easy Greenwich Village meal when convenience matters more than a tightly defined dining brief. Choose it for casual dates, small groups, or a flexible lunch or dinner near Washington Square; pick SHMONÉ or another peer if the meal needs a clearer cuisine identity or occasion-level confidence.
About Mr. Capri
Compared with other options such as Rasa, South of the Clouds, North Square, and SHMONÉ, Mr. Capri is best evaluated on practical basics: it is in New York City, keeps lunch and dinner hours Monday through Saturday, is closed Sunday, and lists a smart casual dress code. Consider it when those details fit your plans.
A New York City option to plan around practical details
Mr. Capri works as a practical dining choice. Choose it when the hours and location in New York City work for your meal. That is not a criticism. In New York City, a restaurant can be useful precisely because it fits a plan without requiring a heavily researched special-occasion brief.
For diners comparing by intent, SHMONÉ, Blank Street Coffee, North Square, Rasa, and South of the Clouds may all be worth considering depending on the kind of stop you need. Mr. Capri should remain in the set when the group wants a New York City meal and the schedule and smart casual dress code line up with the plan.
Who should consider it
Mr. Capri makes the most sense for diners who are comfortable choosing a restaurant from practical facts rather than detailed published positioning. The schedule includes lunch and dinner service Monday through Saturday, with a break between services, and the venue is closed on Sunday. That makes it useful when timing is the main planning constraint.
The main caveat is information depth. If the group needs certainty on cuisine type, signature dishes, price range, service format, or dietary details before arriving, confirm details directly with the venue before choosing it. If the meal has dietary constraints, a strict budget, or a special-occasion brief, confirm details directly with the venue before choosing it. If the priority is a New York City meal that fits the hours and smart casual dress code, Mr. Capri is a reasonable option to consider.
Planning details
- Location
- 33 W 8th St, New York, NY 10011
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- mrcapri.com
- Phone
- +19172614329
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Mr. Capri reads like a classic Greenwich Village neighborhood restaurant: modest in scale, tied to local foot traffic and long-term residents, and anchored by familiar Italian cooking rather than culinary showmanship. The piece frames it explicitly against Midtown trophy dining and formal tasting-menu formats, which leaves Mr. Capri to lean on small rooms and neighborhood loyalty. That gives the place a comfortable, unostentatious personality—the kind of spot where the setting and the menu prioritize recognizable pleasures over novelty and theatricality.
Best For
This is a Village destination for straightforward, dependable meals rather than destination tasting experiences. It suits weekday and weekend neighborhood dining, from casual visits by students or locals to quieter dinner outings. The restaurant's identity—smaller rooms and a menu built on familiarity—makes it a natural pick for relaxed date nights and weekend brunches, and for anyone looking for classic Italian preparations in a more intimate, community-rooted setting rather than a high-formality tasting room.
Ordering Tips
The write-up emphasizes that the menu favors familiarity, so lean into the classics on offer. Seek out signature plates such as Parmigiana di Melenzane e Uova and the linguine alle tre vongole when they’re available; the restaurant’s strength is in well-executed, recognizable Italian preparations rather than progressive tasting sequences. If you’re coming from a fine-dining mindset, abandon expectations of a controlled, multi-course tasting architecture and order the straightforward favorites that signal what the room does best.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, cozy, and rustic with bright airy decor evoking Capri's seaside vibe, soft lighting, and an inviting atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Parmigiana di Melenzane e Uova
- linguine alle tre vongole
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 33 W 8th St, New York, NY 10011
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If Mr. Capri Is Not the Right Fit
Book SHMONÉ instead if the group wants a more specific Israeli dining direction. Choose North Square if the priority is another New York City seated restaurant option with a clearer alternative feel than a coffee stop.
Restaurant context
How Mr. Capri Compares
Choose Mr. Capri when the goal is a casual Greenwich Village meal with low planning pressure. Compared with SHMONÉ, it offers less defined culinary positioning, while SHMONÉ is the better fit for diners specifically seeking Israeli cooking and a stronger sense of restaurant identity.
Blank Street Coffee is not a like-for-like dinner alternative; use it for coffee, a quick meeting, or a daytime stop. For a seated meal, Mr. Capri is the more relevant choice. North Square, Rasa, and South of the Clouds are better cross-shops when the group wants a clearer read on the restaurant's style before committing.
On booking difficulty, Mr. Capri reads as the easier bet than a venue with a stronger destination pull. On value, there is not enough confirmed pricing to call it a bargain, so judge it by convenience and fit: good for a relaxed Village plan, weaker for a special occasion where menu identity, recognition, and budget certainty matter.
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Compare Mr. Capri
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Capri | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Rasa | New York City | , | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #6602025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #7172024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| South of the Clouds | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Blank Street Coffee | New York City | Coffee shop / chain | No published awards |
| North Square | New York City | , | No published awards |
| SHMONÉ | New York City | Israeli | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Highly Recommended2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #1182025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #724 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Mr. Capri?
Choose from the current menu when you arrive or confirm details directly with the venue before you go. Mr. Capri is best planned around its New York City location, hours, and smart casual dress code rather than a specific dish.
What are alternatives to Mr. Capri?
Other options to compare include Rasa, South of the Clouds, North Square, SHMONÉ, and Blank Street Coffee, depending on what kind of stop you need. Mr. Capri works best in the comparison set when its New York City location, Monday-through-Saturday schedule, and smart casual dress code fit your plans.
What should a first-timer know about Mr. Capri?
Treat it as a New York City dining option with lunch and dinner hours Monday through Saturday. It is open 12–3 PM and 4:30–10:30 PM Monday through Thursday, 12–3 PM and 4:30–11 PM Friday and Saturday, and closed Sunday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Mr. Capri?
Both lunch and dinner are supported by the hours. Mr. Capri is open for lunch from 12–3 PM Monday through Saturday, then reopens for dinner from 4:30–10:30 PM Monday through Thursday and 4:30–11 PM Friday and Saturday. It is closed Sunday.
