Isle of Capri Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Isle of Capri, a delightful Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of New York City's Upper East Side. This charming eatery seamlessly blends cozy ambiance with a touch of elegance, making it an ideal spot for both romantic dinners and family gatherings.
The menu showcases a rich selection of authentic Italian dishes, featuring antipasti like the delectable Antipasto Assortito, and hearty pasta choices that promise to satisfy every palate. Standout offerings include the legendary eggplant parm and savory chicken piccata, both of which have garnered rave reviews for their fresh, flavorful preparations.
With attentive service, happy hour specials, and generous portions, Isle of Capri is a hidden gem that's bound to leave you craving more. Don’t miss out on pairing your meal with one of their delightful wines or signature cocktails for a complete dining experience.
Antipasti - Appetizers
Antipasto Assortito
A delicate assortment of cold antipasto
Antipasto Caldo
Baked clams, eggplant, shrimp, zucchini, peppers saute
Clams Cocktail
Tender little neck clams on the half shell
Clams Oreganata
Baked clams
Shrimp Cocktail
Prosciutto di Parma con Melone
Italian ham with melon
Portobelli alla Griglia
Broiled portobello mushroom with garlic, olive oil & lemon
Zucchini Fritti
Fried zucchini
Mozzarella In Carrozza
Fried mozzarella with capers, anchovies, olive oil
Calamari Fritti
Fried squid
Carpaccio
Thinly sliced raw sirloin of beef on a bed of arugula topped with parmigiano shavings
Zuppa di Lenticchie
Lentil soup
Pasta e Fagioli Nostrana
Homestyle pasta & bean soup
Stracciatella alla Fiorentina
Chicken broth with beaten egg, spinach & cheese
Minestrone
Mixed vegetable soup
Tortellini in Brodo
Meat-filled pasta ringlets in clear chicken broth
Minestre - Soups
Insalate - Salad
Insalata Trecolore, per due
Endive, radicchio, arugula, for two
Insalata del Chef
Chef salad
Insalata di Cesare, per due
Caesar salad, for two
Insalata della Salute
Steamed mixed fresh vegetables sauteed in garlic & olive oil
Insalata Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, roasted pepper & fresh basil
Capri's Fisherman
Tuna, capers, boiled eggs, shrimp, mixed greens
Insalata di Spinaci, per due
Raw spinach, eggs, sliced mushroom & bacon, for two
Spaghetti alla Bolognese
Spaghetti with meat sauce
Cappellini con Pomodoro e Basilico
Angel hair with tomato sauce & fresh basil
Linguine alle Vongole
Linguine served with fresh white or red clam sauce
Cappellini Primavera
Angel hair with fresh mixed vegetables & tomato sauce
Linguine Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino
Linguine with garlic, olive oil & hot red pepper
Pennette alla Romana
Pennette with artichoke hearts, olives & fresh tomato sauce
Linguine alla Carbonara
Linguine tossed with pancetta, egg yolk, parmigiano and butter
Rigatoni alla Vodka
Rigatoni with vodka in a pink sauce
Fettuccine all' Alfredo
Egg noodles sauteed in fresh cream & parmigiano
Farfalle con Porcini
Bow-tie pasta with porcini mushroom
Rotelle al Filetto di Pomodoro
Spiral pasta sauteed with tomato, onion, prosciutto & basil
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare
Linguine with an assortment of fresh seafood in a light red sauce
Classic Pasta
Homemade Pastas - Specialties of the Chef
Lasagna al Forno
Baked layers of pasta with cheese & meat sauce
Manicotti al Forno
Baked pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese
Cannelloni al Forno
Baked pasta stuffed with meat & spinach
Paglia e Fieno
White & green homemade pasta with peas & prosciutto in a pink sauce
Agnellotti Classico
Half-moon shaped pasta stuffed with porcini mushroom in a pink sauce
Gnocchi Bolognese
Potato dumplings with meat sauce
Tortellini al' Ortellana
Fresh pasta rings filled with meat or cheese in pink sauce, mushroom, & peas
Dover Sole Mugnaia
Fresh Dover Sole sauteed with lemon & white wine
Scampi alla Marinara
Fresh jumbo shrimp sauteed with marinara sauce
Calamari alla Luciana
Sauteed squid with wine & tomato sauce
Spigola alla Marechiaro
Striped bass sauteed with light tomato sauce
Salmone alla Caprese
Fillet of salmon with Dijon mustard, mushroom & white wine
Scampi Portofino
Fresh jumbo shrimp sauteed with garlic, wine, lemon & fresh herbs
Filleto di Sogliola Mugnaia
Fillet of sole sauteed with lemon with white wine
Red Snapper Portofino
Red snapper with lemon, white wine & butter
Vongole Posillipo
Little neck clams with spicy tomato sauce, garlic & fresh herbs
Aragosta Fra Diavolo
Lobster sauteed with spicy tomato sauce
Pesce - Seafood
Pollo - Chicken
Pollo alla Bolognese
Breast of chicken with prosciutto, cheese, mushroom & white wine
Pollo alla Parmigiana
Breast of chicken lightly breaded with cheese & tomato
Pollo alla Cacciatora
Small pieces of chicken sauteed with onions, mushroom & tomato
Pollo Picata
Breast of chicken sauteed in white wine with a touch of lemon
Pollo alla Pizzaiola
Breast of chicken sauteed with peppers, mushrooms & tomato
Pollo Marsala
Breast of chicken sauteed with Marsala wine & fresh mushroom
Pollo Paillard
Pounded & grilled breast of chicken
Pollo Scarpariello
Small pieces of chicken sauteed in garlic, herbs & white wine
Braciole di Pollo
Rolled breast of chicken stuffed with beef, prosciutto, boiled eggs, braised with mushrooms & tomato
Costolleta di Vitello ai Ferri
Veal chop broiled to perfection
Bistecca Delmonico
Prime shell steak sauteed with mushroom in a delicate light sauce
Costolette d' Agnello al Rosmarino
Broiled lamb chops with garlic & fresh rosemary
Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Prime broiled shell steak
Fesa di Manzo ai Ferri
Pounded & grilled prime shell steak
Alla Griglia - From the Grill
Vitello - Veal
Vitello Piccata
Medallions of veal sauteed in white wine with a touch of lemon
Vitello Francese
Medallions of veal dipped in egg & sauteed with lemon & wine sauce
Vitello Parmigiana
Lightly breaded veal with cheese & tomato sauce
Vitello Paillard
Nature veal, pounded & grilled
Vitello Marsala
Medallions of veal sauteed with Marsala wine & fresh mushroom
Scaloppine alla Bolognese
Medallions of veal with prosciutto, cheese, mushroom & white wine
Rollatini di Vitello
Rolled veal stuffed with prosciutto, cheese in white wine & mushroom sauce
Vitello Sorrentina
Medallions of veal with eggplant, prosciutto, cheese & light tomato sauce
Vitello Milanese
Lightly breaded veal cutlet
Ossobuco
Veal shank braised in tomato, served with tagliatelle & mushroom sauce
Nodino di Vitello
Loin veal chop sauteed with sage, rosemary & white wine sauce
Scaloppine alla Campagniola
Medallions of veal with peppers & mushroom in a light tomato sauce
Costoletta di Vitello Valdostana
Veal chop stuffed with prosciutto, fontina cheese & herbs with white wine
Saltimbocca alla Casalinga
Medallions of veal sauteed with sage, prosciutto, wine, on a bed of spinach
Trippa alla Calabrese
Honeycomb tripe braised in light tomato sauce
Salsiccia alla Casalinga
Sausage with mushrooms, peppers & tomato sauce
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Eggplant Parmigiana
Fegato alla Veneziana
Thinly sliced liver, sauteed with onions, white wine & fresh herbs
Scarola con Fagioli
Escarole and beans, sauteed with olive oil & garlic
Asparagi alla Parma
Fresh asparagus gratine with parmigiano cheese
Braciole di Manzo
Rolled beef stuffed with meat, prosciutto, boiled eggs, braised with mushroom & tomato sauce
Specialita della Casa - Specialities of the House
Pasticceria - Dessert
Pasticceria Italiana Assortita
Great desserts from Italy
Macedonia di Frutta Fresca Assortita
Mixed assorted fresh fruit in season
Sorbetti
Orange, Peach, Lemon, or Tangerine sorbet