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Italian Cafe

Capriccio

About

Capriccio is a casual Italian cafe and pizzeria at 4771 N. Lincoln Ave. in Lincoln Square. Executive chef Guillermo Paolisso built the menu around Roman-style pizza al taglio, focaccia sandwiches and an Italian-style coffee bar. The best-known order is the Focaccia Capriccio, a sandwich of mortadella, pistachios and stracciatella, and the margherita pizza comes with bright tomatoes and pesto.

What to know

  • The Infatuation reviewed Capriccio on September 24, 2025, and gave the cafe a 7.8.
  • A breakfast panini costs $12.95 and is available daily.
  • Newer sandwiches on the menu include La Verde, La Florentina and La Caruso.
  • The restaurant’s site says Chicago magazine named Capriccio one of the 10 hottest restaurants in Chicago in September 2025.
  • Online ordering and catering are available through the restaurant’s website.

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