Welcome to Pizza Capo
Pizza Capo, nestled in McMinnville, OR, is a culinary gem that redefines the pizza experience. Renowned for its traditional wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, Pizza Capo showcases seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, creating a menu that tantalizes the taste buds. Dishes like the Spicy Salami and Meatball pizza exemplify their commitment to flavor and quality. With a thoughtfully curated selection of Italian wines and unique cocktails, dining here feels both special and welcoming. The attentive service and vibrant atmosphere elevate each visit, making it a must-try for pizza lovers and casual diners alike. Prepare to indulge in a delightful gastronomic journey that celebrates authentic Italian cuisine!
- 318 NE 3rd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States318 NE 3rd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States Hotline: +1 503-472-8040
Welcome to Pizza Capo, where culinary passion meets the art of pizza-making in the heart of McMinnville, Oregon. Situated at 318 NE 3rd St, Pizza Capo proudly delivers a dining experience that transcends the ordinary. With its commitment to quality ingredients and traditional techniques, this pizzeria has quickly become a beloved gem in the local food scene.
When you step inside, you're greeted not just by a menu filled with delicious pizzas, but by an atmosphere bursting with warmth and friendliness. Whether you’re enjoying the buzz of the happy hour or savoring a relaxing evening meal, the exceptional service and camaraderie among staff create an inviting ambiance reminiscent of pre-pandemic dining joys.
One of the standout features of Pizza Capo is its variety of calzones that cater to diverse palates. The Quattro Formaggi Calzone tantalizes with a blend of fresh mozzarella, house-made ricotta, fontina, and parmigiano, harmoniously complemented by basil and garlic. For those craving a heartier option, the Capricciosa Calzone offers a bouquet of flavors—think artichokes, Kalamata olives, and prosciutto crudo—all perfectly encased in dough. And let’s not overlook the classic Margherita Calzone, which respects tradition while wowing the taste buds.
Pizza Capo is more than just calzones and pizzas; it’s a culinary experience fused with local ingredients and Italian heritage. The Neapolitan pizzas are handcrafted and wood-fired, ensuring each bite bursts with flavor. Diners rave about the Spicy Salami Pizza, enhanced by the rich addition of prosciutto and goat cheese. Witnessing such an engaging presentation elevates pizza beyond its usual reputation as casual dining, transforming it into an elegant affair.
If you’re thirsty for something to pair with your meal, Pizza Capo offers a carefully curated selection of wines and beers, alongside creative cocktails like the Paper Plane. Customers appreciate the variety, even if some dream of a more extensive draft beer list. Those who stay for dessert will be delighted by the hidden gems on the menu, including cannoli that transport you straight to Little Italy.
As you savor your meal, you’ll understand why patrons, from locals to visitors, find themselves returning to Pizza Capo again and again. Each meal creates not just satisfaction but a memory, a reminder of how enjoyable dining can be. With great food, exceptional service, and a welcoming ambiance, Pizza Capo is undoubtedly a spot that will make you feel like part of the family. Escape the ordinary and embark on a culinary journey at Pizza Capo—you won’t regret it!

Fantastic! Great pizza, good happy hour, and honestly the best service I've had at a restaurant in years. Thank you for letting me know good service still exists! We did get there around open at 4pm, so to be fair that likely increased our server's attentiveness, but we wanted for nothing! She was knowledgeable, friendly, prompt when needed but not pushy, yet there when our glasses were empty!! I'd have liked a slightly larger draft beer list and a few more by-the-glass wine options, but the bottle list was extensive, and the Italian wines I did try were a good restaurant qpr. I hope to return soon!

Amazing service, amazing food, amazing drinks. We are from Newberg and was in the need of good neopolitan pizza. My wife and I thinking we would be in and out in under 40 minutes. We were enjoying ourselves so much we decided to stay for 2 hours. Topped it off with an amazing cappuccino. Just a great experience. Will be back many times. Amazing wait staff. So very kind and helpful, not pretentious like so many places have moved to in the area. It felt like pre-covid dining which I haven't felt in a long time. Great experience!

Although my wife enjoys pizza, she is not one to generally request it. If it's there, sure, she'll have a slice, but its never high on her list of choice cuisines. After our visit to Pizza Capo on Saturday though, that is likely to change! There was about a 20-minute wait for a table which, again, since we're talking about *pizza*, that's a good sign that great things are to come. Not just anybody can pull off such a patrician presentation of an otherwise plebian provision, but the people behind Pizza Capo apparently know what they're doing. We ended up ordering the Spicy Salami, with the (recommended by our server) addition of some prosciutto, and goat cheese. We were warned against its heat level, but as my wife and I are Capsaicin Champions, it ended up being perfect: deliciously thin, oily, spicy and savory - one of the best pizzas my wife and I have had anywhere, ever! Add to that a Paper Plane (one of my favorite cocktails, and one that is rarely on a menu), a glass of wine, and a prosciutto board (because apparently we hadn't had enough!), and you end up with a meal so fantastic, it has completely changed my wife's opinion of pizza as more than a just a lazy answer to the incessant question of "What's for dinner?"; it can also be one of the finest dining experiences around, when in hands as capable as these! Who's the boss?! Pizza Capo!

We would love to visit other restaurants when we visit McMinnville, but Capo calls and we must go!! We love this restaurant so much! The service, the food, and then there is the service and the food. See our pics. It never disappoints. We sit at the bar every time and get excellent service. The olives are a must to start out your meal. All the pizzas are excellent and the Brussels sprouts!! So yum!

Rare find in Oregon. As a native New Yorker I simply gotta say this pizza is just incredible. I can’t believe it’s in Oregon. You will find traditional wood fired pizza here. Expect seasonal local ingredients for weekly specials. Our favorite pies on the menu are the Meatball and The Jabroni (one of the best pepperoni pies you can get). The spicy salami is close to the top too. Their in house chili oil is spicy and full of flavor. Recently they started offering weekly pasta specials. They are incredible. String selection of wines and beers. They have a cocktail menu you too, but no dedicated bartender. We love ordering pizza to go or eating in house. Note if you order pizza to go it’s a thicker crust then in house. This travels better and is a bigger. The in house pies are a thinner crust that are best enjoyed straight out of the oven. Come here hungry and expect to leave full. Pro tip the dessert menu is full of sleeper items. Their cannoli remind me of being in little Italy in NYC.

ALWAYS delicious with friendly service. I love everything about this cute little wood fired pizza place. The decor is fresh, modern and comfortable. I especially love the big copper pizza oven. If you are a person that is always cold ask to sit in the back near the pizza oven. I was pleasantly toasty in a good way. I have tried most of their pizzas. It’s hard to choose because I love them all. This night we were celebrating my daughters promotion. We ordered celebratory drinks. I was super excited to see they had a Christmas cocktail in the menu called Candy Cane Martini. It was delicious! The key to getting pleasantly full at capo is to order appetizers first. The pizzas are slightly bigger than a personal size pizza. So if you’re hungry 2 people would require 2 pizzas or at least an appetizer and maybe share a salad. Also do not miss seasonal specials. I love how creative the chefs are. My party of 4 chose the following: The Nduja-Roasted Carrots Nduja salami-roasted Even Pull Farm carrots, roasted red and seed onion, shallot, parsley Honey whipped fromage blanc and fennel pollen mint. These carrots were packed with flavor and melted in my mouth. We also ordered a salad to share a large Even Pull Farm Winter Green Salad 14.00 Even Pull Farm chicory mix, anchovy vinaigrette, parmigiano, garlic bread crumbs, and parsley. The garlic bread crumbs were Incredible the dressing was lovely and just the perfect amount. For pizza we ordered My favorite is Jabroni Pizza 24.00 Tomato Sauce, Pepperoni, Garlic, Oregano, Provolone, Mozzarella and finished with fresh Basil and Parmigiano. Delicious, juicy with well thought out ingredients and so much flavor. And a Margherita Pizza 20.00 Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Parmigiano. Can’t go wrong with a Margherita! For dessert we shared a Zuppa Inglese (seasonal) spumoni flavored tiramisu. INCREDIBLE! Not a huge dessert but enough for us all to have a couple bites.

I have been here a few times now and every time it’s a great experience. Food is terrific! I highly recommend the Olives, they are out of this world! The pizza is delicious and not too pricey. Drinks are pretty good too. Top 5 dining locations in the area in my opinion.

I love this place! The Margherita Pizza is my favorite and it's cooked in a wood fire pizza oven. The menu changes regularly with local seasonal specials and the inside is beautiful. The servers are all really friendly and attentive. I go here regularly and the food is consistently incredible!