Capitoline - Craft Casual Italian

Capitoline brings authentic Italian comfort to the heart of downtown Asbury Park, set along the vibrant Cookman Avenue corridor. This craft casual Italian restaurant offers an inviting atmosphere that transitions seamlessly from sunny afternoon lunches to intimate evening dinners under candlelight. The menu showcases housemade fresh pasta, authentic New York style pizza fired in their signature oven, and a rotation of seasonal cocktails that reflect the best ingredients of each season. Standout dishes include The Grandpa pie with its distinctive focaccia crust, fresh mozzarella, caramelized onion, and roasted red peppers, alongside the Spicy Vodka Sauce pasta featuring fresh gemelli, Calabrian chile, and creamy burrata. The dining room accommodates everything from relaxed weekday dinners to late-night weekend gatherings, with Friday and Saturday service extending until 1:30 AM. Cappy Hour brings beloved garlic roll sliders made with housemade milk bread, while the zero-proof drink program ensures everyone can enjoy carefully crafted beverages. Private event spaces include oversized reservations, semi-private areas, and full restaurant buyouts. Located at 639 Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Capitoline welcomes guests Wednesday through Sunday, with weekend lunch service beginning at noon. The restaurant's tagline 'Italian by tradition, Asbury by nature' captures its commitment to authentic flavors within the laid-back Jersey Shore community.