Capone's Chicago Style Pizza - Boone, North Carolina

Good for You and Whatever Mob You Bring

Introduced to Boone, North Carolina in late 2005, Capone's Pizza has quickly become a favorite among college students and the local populace alike. Serving Chicago-style pizza at a reasonable price, Capone's offers a good balance between tasty food and great prices, though not every aspect of the experience is equal.

Quality and Variety Throughout

As their name suggests, Capone's first and foremost specializes in the pizzas they offer. A glance at their menu betrays a wide range of specialty pizzas to decide upon; Tandoori, Cajun, Hawaiian and Pesto are just a few of the more eclectic options available, though Capone's also offers the more traditional pizzas ("Meat Supreme") as well. With each of these pizzas comes the choice of a red, white or pesto base; if you are up for trying something new, the pesto and white bases will put a great new spin on whichever pie you choose. Fresh, hot and incomparably tasty, these pizzas will run you anywhere from $13.99 to $18.99 and are most certainly worth the cost.

In addition to the specialty selection, the restaurant also offers pizza by the slice until 4:00 p.m. daily, perfect if you're looking for a few good slices of affordable pizza always made to order. Lunch specials and personal pan pizzas are also available, although the quality of the individual slices is highly recommended over these less distinct alternatives. While these alternatives are hardly disappointing, there is something lost in the translation between the Chicago-style slices and those of the personal variety; the crisp crust and unique flavors are dulled noticeably.

Also on the menu are typical "Italian" offerings, including stromboli, manicotti, ravioli and calzone. While interesting, these offerings are nowhere near as exemplary as the pizza choices available, although they do offer a fine alternative for those wishing to try something new. Capone's also offers a variety of subs to choose from, although these are similarly inferior to Capone's specialty pizza. While I would easily put these "side items" up against any reasonable competition, the pizza is truly what makes Capone's great.