capri pizza
My first Doors Open Hamilton three years ago got me an exclusive peak into the secret space of Capri Pizza; an old Hamilton themed restaurant from the 60′s (the main floor is still open to the public and operating as a restaurant). The restaurant on the 2nd floor was paper mâché-ed sculpted to resemble the interior of Grotta Azzurra or Blue Grotto of Capri, Italy.
Back in the day you could dine in the atmosphere of its blue tranquility with the trickling sounds of a real river running through the middle of the restaurant. If I can recall correctly from that Doors Open, the owner said that they had not opened it to the public since it closed 30+ years ago. It was literally frozen in time and it was such a treat to see!
If I were to ever require throwing an under the sea themed party, like in Back To The Future, then this would be the place that I would need to have it in. Check out Young Rival’s video that was filmed in that very space.
I love the aqua blue colour of the back of the building.
I have yet to eat at Capri Pizza; I’m saving my visit for the day they reopen the 2nd floor…
This year Doors Open Hamilton is taking place on May 5th and 6th!
*Capri Ristorante Italiano, 25 John St. north, 905.525.7811
Wow! I walk by this restaurant all the time but never had any idea that the second floor was so interesting. Too bad they’re not doing the Doors Open this year. Lister Block is though, so that might very well make up for it.
Yeah, but you’re right it’ll be awesome to finally see how Lister looks from the inside. Exciting stuff!
I was back home for a visit last week and requested Capri pizza as my first meal. It’s SO GOOD.
I ate in the restaurant once, and even just the main floor is something else in the decor department. Felt like I had time traveled
Hi Chloe. Is it brick oven wood fired pizza? Mmmm this may entice me to visit sooner rather than later. Have you ever eaten at La Cantina? I love their pizza! Hamilton actually holds it down for pizza -Bread Bar, and NàRoma’s also my favs.
I tried Bread Bar for my first time on my visit – amazing! I have eaten at La Cantina, but ages ago, and I think I only had their ravioli (which was also great).
I’m not sure how it’s done at Capri, but their crust. Oh wow. So good.