Capri Italian Restaurant in Selby

Arrived Friday lunch time without a booking and was kindly given a table for 3. The starters were great but when it came round to mains one of our party was brought out the wrong meal so she said politely it wasn't what she ordered. The waitress then paused and stared for a moment before going off without saying anything and coming back with a receipt that she had put through the till after we ordered which she obviously wrote down wrong in the first place and argued with us saying no that is what we ordered. After us saying again it wasn't what we ordered she said ok I will get the chef to make one, no apology yet again but said it won't be long. Myself and my friend had to start eating ours so it wouldn't go cold but while waiting we weren't offered any Parmesan or black pepper like the other guests. Finally my friends meal came out and she did finally apologise despite making us feel like we'd been told off for her mistake, we were halfway through ours which looked completely different despite us both ordering a carbonara. We were then offered Parmesan and black pepper which was slammed down on the table. The calzone we ordered was dry and one carbonara was extremely watery while the other not very saucy at all and both didn't taste great. We ended up leaving 3/4 of our meals and when asked if everything was okay when she was clearing the plates we did express our disappointment in the quality of the food and how the situation was handled when we were brought out the wrong meal. There was then another long very uncomfortable silence before she walked off without apology again and said she would let the chefs know. We were then left sat there for at least 10 minutes no further acknowledgment while the chefs came out and chatted and hugged the guests on a table opposite us. After sat there feeling so uncomfortable we asked for the bill, we were abruptly told the late carbonara was taken off the bill and we were given 10% off the total. Again no apology. I have visited this restaurant numerous times over the years and it has always been lovely, it's a shame it's gone downhill with new management.

What a find. Italian at its finest and the staff were knowledgeable and accepting of myself and my partner Food was top notch

We had a lovely meal last weekend and was served by Kelly who was lovely, really friendly and helpful with menu choices. Our meal was tasty and we will return. Thank you 🙏

We waited 40 Mins for our started, we had to ask four times for tap water! The garlic bread starter didn’t taste of garlic. The mains came 1:30 hours after we went in and was bland. When challenged we were told someone was off sick, sorry no excuse. We’d paid £30 deposit but this was not recognised! We had to challenge a lot. We did get money off but no apology was given until challenged. It was very poor

Amazing, food and excellent service, highly recommend 👌

Superb service on Saturday night from everyone at Capri. Great food, fab atmosphere and 5* service without doubt. Went above and beyond. Highly recommended. Thank you to all the staff for all your hard work.

Had a fantastic Sunday Lunch. The roast beef was done to perfection, I am very picky about my Yorkshire puddings and these were delicious, all the veg was cooked to al dente which is exactly how veg should be and the roast potatoes had a wonderful flavour and just the right amount of crispy outside and fluffy inside. Staff are just so friendly and efficient, they give the place a super vibe.

Excellent gluten free options - nearly the whole menu can be adapted to be gluten free. Staff are really informative and confident regarding cross contamination. My daughter really enjoyed her gluten free pizza.

Capri takes cares of its patrons with the warmth of the Gulf of Naples. Fantastic. Above and beyond. Amazing. The food at Capri is great, top drawer even. The setting is superb; if its a nice day try sit out and soak in the view of the Abbey amid the charming Yorkshire market town of Selby. It's the care with which the restaurant staff take care of their customers though that really stands out, which was particularly the case on this visit. Capri is homely, and neatly tucked into the quaint town centre. I've been numerous times before. This was the first visit with my Mum since she had become wheelchair bound however. There are no words to describe how we felt with the amount of care that was taken with regards to my Mum. It was as if we were distant relations being greeted after a long period apart. It was so appreciated. I would definitely return to Capri.

Arrived on time and seated immediately. Staff attentive and drinks order taken promptly. Starters were a while from order to delivery but not exceptionally. Mains served promptly. All food was piping hot and tasty. All in party enjoyed food. Possibly because a larger birthday party was being held and tables turned but felt a little cramped for dinners in aisle seats. Food reasonably priced and ambient setting apart from when playing Happy Birthday song when words boomed out. Overall a pleasant experience and recommended.

Went tonight for first time in quite a long time, apparently it’s new owners this last year so we hoped it would be the same as before. The ambience was good and it’s very authentic Italian. We had the cheese garlic bread to start which was lovely so we were all set for a good night. However the mains were a tale of two halves. My pollo linguini was lovely and I really enjoyed it, my husband’s Calzone however was anything but good. When it came it had a black burnt top, the filling was dry, boring with no flavour at all and not much of it. To cap it all both dishes were served on cold plates. What was even more disappointing was when the lady cleared our plates, being able to see clearly that my husband had left most of his, she didn’t ask about it at all. We then went to pay and we were rushed into the payment without any word. Sadly it will be a long time before we return, such a shame. ☹️

Cozy and clean place, very knowledgeable staff and very good food

Lovely meal. Very friendly staff. We were able to eat at our leisure not feeling rushed. Will definitely go again.

Called in today as had a table booked for 12pm the staff are amazing very warm welcome nothing was too much trouble the food omg absolutely amazing this place deserves 25 stars will be back soon for sure 💯👍

We ate here 11th April and was truly blown away. Calzone and Tagliatelle both dishes cooked to perfection and the staff were very genuine, welcoming and warm which is rare. Highly recommended.

5 stars all round. Will be back.

Had a wonderful mother's day meal would highly recommend 😋

We booked for an early lunch with four adults and two children. Very friendly reception making the booking and more so when we arrived. Menu beyond pizza and pasta and we had calamari and sharing plate to start. Both good with something for everyone. For mains we had pizza, pasta and risotto with salad sides. All good. Modestly priced house wine palatable. The children were invited into the kitchen and given coloured pencils and paper to entertain themselves. A very successful Sunday lunch.

Myself on my wife loved the Calzone pizzas. Great service and lovely atmosphere. We will be going again.

A minute's walk from the George Inn where I was staying. What a pretty location just by the Abbey.Lovely and warm welcome from staff. Restaurant very busy with familes and friends getting together. I was able to relax,and take my time and enjoy 3 courses!!I had a fritti special to start,lasagne and then tiramasu-my favourites.Everything was delicious,and felt very welcome on my first trip to Selby. The Capri is a credit to the town,and although my stay at the George was disappointing (Popworld on site =no sleep) I will gladly return to Selby just to cone to the Capri,and find somewhere else nearby to stay!!

A fantastic little hidden gem, in a beautiful place at the side of Selby Abbey. The food is great with a good range of choices, the staff are brilliant and it is everything you could want from an Italian restaurant. Not over-priced either - quite reasonable. Highly recommended!

Went yesterday and was lovely. The food was amazing. only downside for me personally was that it was very loud but I can overlook it because it's such a small and cozy environment.

Had an amazing time at capri !! Even managed to meet the chef Jessica to talk about the food. True authentic Italian cuisine at a great price. The service was great. I would highly reccomend to anybody who are looking for a real authentic Italian experience. Although if lobster ravioli would have been on the menu it would have top marks thays literally my only downside. I Will most definitely be returning

My mum and I regularly go for lunch at Capri and it’s always been wonderful. My mum is quite fussy and only really eats one dish which isn’t on the normal menu but they will always make it for her. The staff are amazing and remember how we like things. We went last week with my children and they thoroughly enjoyed it, my little boy said ‘mmm nice’ after each bite and keeps asking when we can go back. I highly recommend to go but make sure your hungry as the portions are big as well as lovely.

Nice place, staff and service great, as was the wine, had 2 courses from the specials menu, garlic mussels amazing, lobster ravioli not so good, thick chewy pasta and bland filling and sauce, more seasoning needed ☹️

Had a fabulous Surprise 50th Birthday party here for our daughter. Nothing is too much trouble for Jessica and her staff.Food was hot and tasty and we were not rushed the staff clearly pleased to see everyone children included enjoying the celebrations.Going above and beyond to please. Looking forward to calling g in for lunch soon.

Went a few weeks ago for the first time. Was just passing. Absolutely wonderful place and wonderful attentive staff. Could not fault the food and actually going again today as I write this . Highly recommended

Beautiful Italian restaurant with exceptional food and service and right in front of Selby Abbey couldn't ask for much more will certainly be returning

Just what you want from an Italian restaurant

We had my Surprise 50th Birthday at Capri everything was perfect from start to finish. We had a set menu with a couple of changes for vegetarian and non fish eater , prawn cocktail , white bait and scampi with 2 mini brushetta for starters , garlic breads, followed by a pasta course ravioli and penne with Sardinian sausage , followed by pork chop , steak and chicken and tiramisu . All guests were so impressed and very full . The restaurant had been decorated beautiful with so much thought , the staff were so professional and friendly and took good care of us . I wouldn't hesitate to visit again as a couple or for our next family celebration Thankyou so much Jess and Jess

Good food, excellent service from hard-working staff and decent prices.

We boomed a table at Capri. For a date night welcoming staff that are very pleasant & their calzones are to die for

A beautiful little restaurant, located right next to the Abbey. Cosy, warm interior, and excellent, attentive service. The food was delicious, with particular reference to the meatballs, the salmon, and Chef Jess' home-made bread with truffle straciatella. Pair all of that with the negroamara, and you're all set for an excellent evening out!

Lovely place to eat, great menu choices and a wonderful team looking after us. Gluten free pasta and dessert available. Will visit again.

Gorgeous place. Easy to book, lots of choice, authentic and reasonably priced. We will be going back.

Lovely restaurant, friendly staff and lovely food. I would recommend it and definitely go back

Just had a lovely birthday meal Sunday evening. Charming little place. Very authentic little taverna style place. No frills. All about the food and we loved it. Family of 4 inc alcohol £130. Spent £200 at Bella vita Garforth last week and if anything Capri was a nicer experience.

Staff very inexperienced. Reaching over to serve. Very slow. It felt like we were being ignored because we were upstairs. Had to go downstairs to get a drink and find out where our food was after over an hour of waiting. I was very disappointed

Lovely, small, cafe style Italian tucked away at the side of Selby Abbey. Nice atmosphere, good service, good food and reasonable prices. Would eat there again and happy to recommend.

Food was just OK nothing great but 3 out of 4 of our meals were served in chipped bowls!

A gorgeous little Italian place, with brilliant food and a wonderful atmosphere. Make sure to leave room for pudding!

This lovely restaurant has changed hands. It remains very much the same decor which is great. Today we had Chicken Caesar Salad and Chicken Prosciutto Salad which were glorious. We had cheese garlic bread along with our salad. The Caesar salad was lovely, perfectly seasoned as was the chicken and prosciutto salad which had a dressing on the side. Drinks and the food are reasonably priced and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. We finished our drinks off outside in the seating area and the sunshine. Altogether a lovely lunch and a lovely atmosphere. We will return soon.

Went for lunch offer menu, not been since new owners took over, Calzone Classico and glass of wine 13.99 and tomato sauce separate in a jug, absolutely loved it , had treacle sponge to finish, great service, one of my favourite places to eat in Selby

Visited The Capri , this evening with a friend, excellent meal, lovely atmosphere. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending, this quaint Italian restaurant to anyone .

We had lunch outside overlooking the abbey , l had a fritto misto which was perfect king prawns & calamari in a crispy batter , and my Husband had anti pasto and garlic bread which was served beautiful , staff were friendly lovely way to spend a afternoon in a perfect setting

Food is an element of comfort and in Jessica & Jessica's "Capri" restaurant my 'comfort' found the stars I desired. I felt at home. Thank you

Sadly our night wasn't to our liking we had a very long wait between courses and food also wasn't to standard of which we expected, very cramped and overall not a pleasant experience. However staff we're hard working just not enough of them was my guess. Overall not a happy experience sorry

Lovely restaurant, we always get great service and delicious food. It's a great place for a meal. I heartily recommend. There are good options at a range of prices so it's good if you want to push the boat out or have a great value meal as well.

Amazing place highly recommend!

Had a lovely meal here ,The food was delicious, the staff are very welcoming and friendly ,lovely little restaurant would definitely recommend it 🙂

Excellent food service very good a little quiet but it was a Wednesday night. 🥰🥰

Excellent food. Went for lunch, easy to book, and very reasonable lunch menu prices. Atmosphere is likely better in the evenings when the restaurant is busier. Would recommend.

I was a regular especially when Andria and hubby owned the venue due to circumstances we had not been for a while, but the wait was worth it. The food we both had was amazing and well prepared and served. I am so glad that the standard as remanded good if not improved well done keep it up Richard

I dont know how to start… today I just come back from my holiday and I had to leave one of my friends in Selby then I decide with my gf to find a place to eat something and we find on google this restaurant.. we been here for the first time and what I want to say is that from the first time I walk in we had a very worm welcome, the lady owner is an amazing women… she was very nice with us, they should close the restaurant for a break between 14:00 and 17:00 and we didn’t know that and they just serve me and my gf at 14:20, we both had starters and main courses, food was very tasty, then we meet one of the chefs there.. she also been a very nice person.. we apologise because we didn’t know that they had to close for a break time but they still serve us… we are 1 hour far from Shelby but we will definitely come back there in our free time because was an amazing place, amazing people.. this is the way you have to run an restaurant. 10 starts from me and my gf and we truly recommend this place.

Definitely the best Italian restaurant I've visited so far! The service was excellent, the staff was very friendly, as for the food, I can't find the right words to describe how tasty and perfect everything was. We can't wait to come back! See you soon 🙏❤️ PS: Five stars are not enough!

Went for a night out with friends food a bit bland not a lot of meat in lasagne service a bit slow

Good quality food and drink with excellent service . Came here for the first time with my good lady wife, sister and her partner. Warmly greeted and suggested we waited a couple of minutes while they sorted a better table with more room for us ( sister is a regular) . We all ordered our food ( starter and mains ) and also the wine as well. Service was excellent, not rushed and when my wife sent her chicken meal back ( chicken was very dry ) , the server never questioned it , asked if my wife would prefer an alternative, which she did and had one of the specials. Cost was very reasonable and would certainly recommend a visit if you live local or visiting ( as we were )

We are staying for a week near Selby and when visiting Selby Abbey noticed a blackboard advertising Capri. While looking at the menu outside a lady going in said "I recommend it. It's wonderful" On the spur of the moment we decided to try the lunchtime special - any pizza or pasta and a glass if wine or soft drink for £11.95. I had a Pizza Della chef (a bit if everything) which was thin crisp yet soft and had ragu sauce, ham, pepperoni, papers, mushrooms, olives, chicken and mozzarella. My partner had Kiev calzone - a folded pizza with chicken and a separate helping of sauce, which he deemed delicious. They were better than our favourite pizza restaurant back home - an absolute delight. Most people were taking leftovers home, but we managed to eat all of ours although we shan't need any food till tomorrow now. Delicious food and brilliant value and excellent friendly service.

Couldn't fault this lovely place at all. Excellent

We were a little concerned on our first visit after the previous owners left the Capri, but the food and service under the new owners were excellent. What I do not understand is why they are not to open on Easter Monday and perhaps close on another day of the week to compensate, when Bank Holidays can be expected to be busy.

Beautifull food authentic Italian restaurant wonderful staff

Capri is our favourite Italian restaurant. We've been coming here for over 15 years now. Worth travelling out to as very good food and well run with friendly efficient staff

I can say that I cannot be impartial already from the name which is part of my city but speaking objectively the food is excellent and fresh, I would add that the 2 chefs who own the place are exceptional both in terms of hospitality and personality, and for the accuracy of how the dishes are presented, I was very impressed with this. You can see that they are smart and study the subject and are always looking for improvement, I still see potential in this place which looks like a rough diamond but who can blame it given that they have only just started both from the point of view of the location which in fact they are in planning process, both regarding the new features of the menu which I will soon check again. Excellent prices and I recommend staying there for those who want to eat with the family and with peace of mind for an event, also excellent for a couple, suitable for all budgets, and the portions are perfect, not like other places that cost a pittance, well done, keep it up.

Probablt the best vegetarian lasagne I've eaten! Will definitely be coming back and trying a pizza soon.

We went there last saturday, we booked the table. The place is very cozy and rustic. The atmosphere is pleasant with typical Italian music which I really appreciated. The cuisine was amazing. We had starters to split which included bruschetta, salmon and prawns, and ham...

The service was great, but sadly the food hasn’t lived up to previous expectations.

Lovely place, delicious food. Well priced.

Skewered chicken was delicious and the vegetable selection was very tasty and beautifully cooked. Portion size just right. Individual Christmas pudding was yummy and at my request served with custard instead of brandy sauce . Friendly atmosphere completed a lovely evening with friends 😊

Lovely little restaurant right next to Selby Abbey. Small and cosy with a lovely atmosphere, service and food amazing

Family of 3. We ordered Lasagne, Carbonara and a Kiev Calzone for our mains opting to save some room for pudding. As always the mains were excellent. I chose to have a coffee as the main was enough for me, my husband and son chose...

This place serves really good home cooked Italian food, the staff are always so friendly and the prices are very reasonable.

We came across this little Italian restaurant along the side of the abbey, clearly family run with authentic interior. A great lunchtime menu with plenty of variety. Our food was freshly cooked and tasted delicious. Would not hesitate to return if in the area again.

Lovely staff, superb food, great atmosphere!!

Always a warm welcome here, the food is delicious.

We were visiting Selby Abbey and wanted somewhere to have lunch. Having no idea where might be good and where to avoid, we chose this as the menu looked good and it appeared to be busy. We were not disappointed. I ordered the Kyev Calzone...

Lovely meal sat outside looking at The Abbey

Lunchtime special, pasta or pizza and a drink £11.95 excellent value. Great service, great food.

A good experience and lovely location.

What a little gem food was perfect staff friendly location lovely top marks

The same excellence in both service and food

This was our first visit to Capri and I wish we had found it much earlier! The food was first class . We sat outside and could have been in a lovely restaurant in Italy. Sad to hear the owners are leaving in 3 weeks. Hopefully the new owners will keep up the standard. We will definately be checking them out 😊

Good food. But for once. The best was pasta with seafood. Regional ravioli without crab (I didn't taste it there). Lettuce is microscopic and what about it. I will not go a second time

First visit . Very popular Italian restaurant overlooking Selby abbey Great food Very friendly staff Menu was diverse with plenty of choices of delicious freshly cooked and prepared Italian food Highly recommended

Below average food ..... and poor service. The lasagne looked terrible and I've tasted a lot better from a supermarket... A £3 side salad that cost about 10p to make and wouldn't look out of place in a rabbit hutch.🐰

Been going her for years and even before it was called Capri. Love it... Most of all the food and close second the friendly staff

Lovely place. Lovely food. Great staff. We will be back!!!

Average food. Nice little place, worth a visit, just had better food in the surrounding area

Been coming here for years and never had a bad meal. Fresh, delicious food, great service and good value.

The food here is great as is the service

Called on Friday lunchtime (pre booked) some others in but not too many for comfort. We both chose from the pasta selection. Portion size,presentation, flavour all added up to a pleasant meal. A bit of bread would have been appreciated to mop up the sauce....

Often visit the Capri! It never fails to impress. We enjoy visiting Italian restaurants and this has become a firm favourite! The staff are so attentive and the Sardinian sausage (on the specials board) was just amazing on our most recent visit! It was a...

First visit to this restaurant but we sadly won’t be returning. Very slow service and all of our meals lacked taste.

First visit to the Capri for lunch,, but most definitely won't be the last. Quirky, characterful, clean restaurant. Well stocked bar. Excellent food from extensive Italian menu at very reasonable prices. And large portions.. Staff polite and friendly . Faultless ,, highly recommend.

Not sure why anyone would revisit this place. Average food at best and abysmal service. Seems to be a fair few members of staff but not one checked in to see if our meals were okay, which they weren’t.

Lovely meal and a great atmosphere. Great service too

Visited on 2nd March excellent food as always,staff were lovely, we hope to visit again soon.🙂

It’s was the first time I have been to the Capri but it won’t be my last. The food was amazing and the atmosphere inside was so relaxed it made me enjoy my food more. The tables are a little close for my liking however...

Thankyou for our lovely birthday/valentines treat. A big thank you the panna cotta was delicious

Lovely friendly restaurant with great food.

Nice food, great service. I would go back again.