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Capitale

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130 Bowery, New York, NY 10013
nr. Grand St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-334-5500 Send to Phone

  • Price Range: $$$

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  • Reader Rating:

    8.4 out of 10

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    5 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Nouveau
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Courtesy of Capitale

Official Website

capitaleny.com

Hours

Private functions only

Nearby Subway Stops

B, D at Grand St.; J, M, Z at Bowery

Special Features

  • Private Dining/Party Space

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Required

Profile

This venue now hosts private events only.

Garish opulence haunts this Stanford White-designed Beaux Arts national landmark that housed the former Bowery Savings Bank. Featuring a ballroom with 65-foot ceiling supported by marble Corinthian columns, Capitale is outrageously over the top, with its billowing curtains and ferns-in-urns décor, particularly in these economic times. Private functions only. A monstrosity of excess redolent of the go-go 1980’s and truly the height of metropolitan vulgarity. — Andy Bailey

Weddings

Designed by Stanford White in 1893, the original Bowery Savings Bank embodies all the grandeur of Romanesque revival with 65-foot ceilings, a glass skylight, Corinthian columns, and marble mosaic floors. Capitale can hold 650 guests for dinner with cocktails in the 10,000-square-foot ballroom. Prices upon request.

Upcoming Events

12/24 The Matzo Ball
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8.4 "Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
80% Would you go back?
60% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
100% Would you go on business?
80% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.0
Service: 9.2
Décor: 10.0
Value: 7.0

Terrific food in an over the top room

nancybee from | Posted on 12/17/03

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 10
Value: 8

The fact that Chef Fred Brightman's food can stand up to the absolutely amazing landmark room with its 30 foot ceilings, marble columns and tile floor says more about the dining experience than any review can. If you want a three star fine dining experience go Monday through Thursday and receive attentive service and great food. If you want to experience a "scene" go on the weekends when the place is packed with 20 and 30 somethings, the music is loud and extra tables have been squeezed in to handle the crowds. Whichever you choose, the food will be great. Brightman's flavors are subtle and complex. The Venison with Chocolate Oil is a must for meateaters, the perfectly cooked Porcini crusted Wild Salmon with Black Truffles and the Day Boat Cod with Buttered Scallions and White Truffles melt in your mouth. The wine list is extensive and well priced.

Wonderful evening

cyntseng from 10541 | Posted on 10/2/03

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 8

Amazing space, food was excellent but portions were a bit small. Bison was particularly outstanding. We were there on a Monday night so the restaurant was nice and quiet, we got very attentive service. Great place for special occasions.

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