Whimsical by name,
Italian by soul.
Capricciosa, Italian for "whimsical," is inspired by the casual trattorias of Southern Italy. We bring authentic Italian flavors to a lively, welcoming space where food is meant to be shared. Exceptional taste, generous portions, and great value have made Capricciosa a go-to eatery for a wide range of guests, offering delicious food in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Two Locations in Guam
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Signature dishes: recipes preserved since our founding
Our most beloved dishes, Spaghetti with Tomato and Garlic, Meat Sauce with Eggplant and Spinach, and Capricciosa Lasagna, are prepared from the original recipes of our founding chef, unchanged since the day we opened. At the heart of them all is our signature tomato sauce: crafted from Italian-grown tomatoes, it delivers a rich, well-balanced depth that guests have returned to for generations. These time-honored recipes are a true point of pride, distinctive, memorable and beloved by generations of guests.
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Our Commitment to Tomatoes
Our sauce begins with tomatoes sourced from farms in Foggia, in the Puglia region of Southern Italy. Harvested each August at peak ripeness, they are slowly simmered to coax out their natural sweetness and depth.
Capricciosa's canned tomatoes contain nothing but the pure juice of fully ripened fruit. Every batch undergoes rigorous quality inspection. Color, shape, size, acidity, and sugar content are all carefully evaluated, with concentration and acidity meticulously adjusted each season. The result is a sauce that tastes consistently rich and balanced, year after year.
No. 1 Best Seller — Since Founding
Spaghetti with Tomato and Garlic
Simple, bold, and timeless. Our signature tomato sauce meets garlic-infused olive oil in a dish that has defined Capricciosa for over 40 years and continues to bring guests back, time and again.
Our Menus
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![Chicken Fettucine]()
Chicken Fettucine
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![Capricciosa Pizza]()
Capricciosa Pizza
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![Sauteed Mixed Vegetables]()
Sauteed Mixed Vegetables
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![Tomato Garlic Spaghetti]()
Tomato Garlic Spaghetti
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![Escargot in Garlic Butter]()
Escargot in Garlic Butter
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![Capricciosa Lasagna]()
Capricciosa Lasagna
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![Shrimp & Spinach Gratin]()
Shrimp & Spinach Gratin
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![Smoked Salmon Spring Rolls]()
Smoked Salmon Spring Rolls
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![Spicy Seafood Penne in Tomato Sauce]()
Spicy Seafood Penne in Tomato Sauce
The Man Who Sparked the Italian Food Boom:
Founder “Masaaki Honda”
Chef Masaaki Honda
Our heritage
The culinary legacy behind Capricciosa
In 1962, a young Masaaki Honda crossed the ocean alone, driven by a deep fascination with Italy and its cuisine. He enrolled at the National ENALC Hotel School, graduating at the top of his class and earning recognition at culinary competitions throughout Europe. His achievements led to his appointment as head chef of the Italian Pavilion at the 1970 Osaka World Expo.
Back in Japan, Honda became a defining voice in the country's Italian dining scene, helping to shape an entire generation of restaurants. Then, in the spring of 1978, at just 34 years old, he opened a modest 200-square-foot trattoria in Shibuya called "Ka-Fu-Ri-Cho-Za." Guided by his years in Italy and an unwavering respect for ingredients, he laid the foundation for the flavors that continue to define Capricciosa today.
