Ninety percent of alleged UFO sightings can be easily explained as falling meteors, swamp gas reflections, or doughy orbs hurled into orbit by Herculean pizza makers. Enjoy earthbound eats with today's Groupon: for $10, you get $20 worth of Italian fare and spirits at Capo's NY Pizza & Italian Ristorante in Acworth.

Capo's dough doyens cater to circular chow connoisseurs and saucy sustenance seekers with an extensive menu of made-to-order Mediterranean munchables prepared from scratch. The classic margherita pizza feeds multiple diners and at least one teenage turtle with basil-bolstered mozzarella baked over a golden crust ($16). Fans of edible entanglements can take a break from chewing pretzels and spying on gummy bear yoga classes to order an appetizer of garlic knotz, a serving of freshly baked dough coiled into tasty contortions of garlic, olive oil, romano, and tomato sauce ($4 for six, $6 for 13). The Eggplant Mary Ann boasts a mouth-pleasing medley of eggplant, seasoned spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella swathed in tomato sauce and served with linguini ($10), while the pomodoro pasta satiates taste buds with sautéed shrimp, roasted garlic, tomato, basil, and romano on a bed of penne ($11).

Pairing the perfect drink with an Italian meal is a precise art form just like drawing shadows on a portrait and dressing squirrels in Victorian garb. Choose wisely from a comprehensive cache of lively libations, which includes eight beers on tap, myriad bottled beverages, and a wine list boasting 20 fermented meal enhancers (sold by the bottle or glass). The checker-topped tables and luminous string lighting lend the Italian eatery a casual and fun atmosphere for family gatherings, first dates, and last suppers.

Reviews

Three Yelpers give Capo's NY Pizza & Italian Ristorante a four-star average and 81% of Urbanspooners recommend it:

• You won't go away hungry and all staff are super friendly. Be sure to give it a go. – DL, Urbanspoon
• Capo's offers a great menu and some of the most authentic Italian food I have found in Cobb County. The menu is chock full of interesting and delicious choices. – Beth M., 3/30/2009, Yelp