What to order at Capo

Must order
Rigatoni with white truffle meat sauce and something off the wood fire
Editor tip
The wine list has held Wine Spectator's Grand Award every year since 2015; budget accordingly.
CuisineItalian
Price$$$$
NeighborhoodOcean Avenue
HoursTue-Thu 18:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 18:00-21:30; closed Sun-Mon
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Location

Address: 1810 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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