Capri Club

Step into Capri Club and you’ll feel like you’ve stumbled upon a lively neighborhood secret in Eagle Rock. This retro aperitivo bar, housed in a former red-sauce Italian joint, has mastered the art of the extended happy hour. The sidewalk buzzes with chatter and indie funk as patrons nurse creative amaro cocktails and wait for their names to be called—no reservations here, just walk-ins and good vibes.

The food leans heavily into Italian-American comfort territory with a focus on tomato-forward dishes. The housemade rigatoni with sausage ragù is a standout, arriving perfectly al dente with tubes that capture every bit of the coarsely ground meat. Their cacio e pepe supplì—crispy risotto bites with three kinds of cheese—might be the best bar snack in the neighborhood. If you’re feeling peckish, the mezze plate offers an impressive spread that pairs perfectly with their signature frozen negroni.

Speaking of that frozen negroni, it’s practically mandatory ordering. The slushie machines run so cold they frost over, delivering a brain-chilling bittersweet drink that’s ideal for people-watching on the patio. The curved bar provides front-row seats to the action if you prefer to stay inside, though the red booths in the back are the hot commodity for groups larger than four.

Capri Club is the kind of place where one drink turns into three and appetizers become dinner. It’s perfect for those who appreciate a good cocktail scene without the pretense—just great drinks, solid Italian fare, and an atmosphere that feels like a perpetual block party.