Il Capriccio

4.7

4061 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Il Capriccio serves a constantly changing Northern Italian menu featuring local products with an award winning Italian wine and Grappa list. Though long considered a local secret, Il Capriccio has been the number one Northern Italian restaurant in Zagat's for the past seven years. The wine list has been featured in Decanter, Sante, Wine & Spirits and Stuff. The same menu is served in the Bar. We like to serve great food and great wine in a comfortable setting. For peace of mind in Covid time, our three brand new, state-of-the art, Mitsubishi air handlers employ MERV Level 13 filtration, just one step down from an operating theatre. We also have a patio for al fresco dining, reservable by phone only, weather dependent.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(781) 894-2234
Website
http://www.ilcapricciowaltham.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Nate Allen
Private party facilities
Il Capriccio offers a number of options for private parties. Our Lombardy and Romagna private dining rooms seat 10-14 guests each. Sicily semi-private dining room seats 34 and Tuscany seats 30; combined they seat 64. We normally reserve private parties in Sicily and Tuscany on weekday evenings only.

Location
704 MAIN ST, Waltham, MA 02451
Neighborhood
Waltham
Cross street
Moody St
Parking details
The Merc private parking lot at rear of restaurant. Free street parking on Main St and Charles St.; there is also the Market Place Garage on Common Street. Please see our website for more details.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Souffle di Porcini$17.00
Red Wine Braised Short Rib with Soft Polenta$18.00
Charred Broccolini, Lemon, Pecorino, Tonnato$14.00
Roasted Swet Corn Soup, Butter Poached Lobster$16.00
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, Avocado, Peppers, House-Made Chips$21.00
New England Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella, Pea Greens, Basil Pesto$16.00
Grilled Spanish Octopus, Peppers, Cherry tomatoes, Chickpea Puree$18.00
House-Made Gravlax, Toast, Cucumber, Radish, Dill, Mustard$18.00
Charcuterie Plate, Italian Cured Meat Selection$25.00

Pasta

Available in Small or Large

Potato Gnocchi Bolognese
Fettuccine Carbonara, House Made Pancetta, Poached Egg
Pappardelle alla Norma, Eggplant, Tomato, Basil, Ricotta Salata
Local Mushroom Risotto,Spinach, Parmigiana Reggiano
Shrimp and Scallop Lasagna, Lobster Cream Sauce

Main

Eggplant Vittorio, Walnuts, Romesco Sauce$30.00
Grilled Lamb Chops, Sweet Potato, Juniper Poivrade$42.00
Maine Sole, Mashed Potato, Spinach, Saffron White Wine Butter$36.00
Veal Scaloppine Valle d'Aosta, Fontina, Prosciutto, White Beans, Porcini Marsala Sauce$40.00
Pistachio and Pine Nut Crusted Halibut, Blood Orange Reduction, Roasted Poataoes$40.00
Giannone Chicken 'Schnitzel' Fried Egg, Herbed Spatzle, Mustard-Caper Sauce$33.00
Grilled Swordfish, Warm Local Corn Salad, Salsa Verde$35.00

Salad

Baby Gem Caesar Salad, White Anchovies, Croutons$14.00
Betts, Goat Cheese, Greens, Toasted Hazelnuts, Balsamic Reductions$13.00
Mixed Greens, Pear Tomatoes, Carrots, Parmigiano Reggiano, Lemon, EVOO$13.00
Prosciutto, Summer Melon, Arugula, Ricotta Salata, Spicy Honey$16.00
Wasik's Cheese Selection$24.00

What 4,061 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Il Capriccio offers an exceptional dining experience with a "creative Italian menu" and "outstanding wine list." Guests rave about the "delicious food," attentive service, and elegant atmosphere. Despite occasional noise issues, the restaurant remains a favorite for special occasions, with many praising its "fabulous food and hospitality." Highly recommended!

4,061 Reviews

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Elhan
New York City
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, ambiance and service. We will be back.
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Shanee
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely dinner! Will come back to enjoy more items
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ScottR
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service are excellent! One of my faves in Boston.
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george
Greater Boston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food is excellent as are the choices. I wish there were linens on the tables and some tables with chairs with arms.
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Kim
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We have eaten here often and always have an excellent meal and very good service. Tonight we were a party of 6 on a Saturday night, but service/food coming out, particularly between apps and mains, was VERY slow. Dinner took 3.5 hours and we saw other tables come and go during the time that we were there. Without any explanation from staff or question about refreshing drinks during this wait. Unusual for Il Capriccio. Let's hope it was an off/busy night.
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Christine
Greater Boston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A neighborhood gem. Elegant setting, calming and warm vibe. Service was exceptional as was the food. A favorite place to go!
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Lisa
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service was outstanding, as always, We have never been disappointed with our experience, thank you
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Gino
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific meal at il Capriccio in Waltham. Linguine with scallops and veal tenderloin were superb! Very good attentive service and price is right. Will definitely go back.
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Diana
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Joan was an incredible waitress! I have celiac and so does she!
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Sharon
Greater Boston
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as usual, thanks again, we’ll be back again soon.
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FAQs

Il Capriccio is rated 4.7 stars by 4061 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

704 MAIN ST, Waltham, MA 02451

Additional information

Cross street
Moody St
Neighborhood
Waltham
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
The Merc private parking lot at rear of restaurant. Free street parking on Main St and Charles St.; there is also the Market Place Garage on Common Street. Please see our website for more details.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nate Allen
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ilcapricciowaltham.com/
Phone number
(781) 894-2234
Private party facilities
Il Capriccio offers a number of options for private parties. Our Lombardy and Romagna private dining rooms seat 10-14 guests each. Sicily semi-private dining room seats 34 and Tuscany seats 30; combined they seat 64. We normally reserve private parties in Sicily and Tuscany on weekday evenings only.

Il Capriccio

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Fettuccine Carbonara

Souffle di Porcini

Lemon Mousse

Antipasti

Souffle di Porcini$17.00

Red Wine Braised Short Rib with Soft Polenta$18.00

Charred Broccolini, Lemon, Pecorino, Tonnato$14.00

Roasted Swet Corn Soup, Butter Poached Lobster$16.00

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, Avocado, Peppers, House-Made Chips$21.00

New England Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella, Pea Greens, Basil Pesto$16.00

Grilled Spanish Octopus, Peppers, Cherry tomatoes, Chickpea Puree$18.00

House-Made Gravlax, Toast, Cucumber, Radish, Dill, Mustard$18.00

Charcuterie Plate, Italian Cured Meat Selection$25.00

Pasta

Potato Gnocchi Bolognese

Fettuccine Carbonara, House Made Pancetta, Poached Egg

Pappardelle alla Norma, Eggplant, Tomato, Basil, Ricotta Salata

Local Mushroom Risotto,Spinach, Parmigiana Reggiano

Shrimp and Scallop Lasagna, Lobster Cream Sauce

Main

Eggplant Vittorio, Walnuts, Romesco Sauce$30.00

Grilled Lamb Chops, Sweet Potato, Juniper Poivrade$42.00

Maine Sole, Mashed Potato, Spinach, Saffron White Wine Butter$36.00

Veal Scaloppine Valle d'Aosta, Fontina, Prosciutto, White Beans, Porcini Marsala Sauce$40.00

Pistachio and Pine Nut Crusted Halibut, Blood Orange Reduction, Roasted Poataoes$40.00

Giannone Chicken 'Schnitzel' Fried Egg, Herbed Spatzle, Mustard-Caper Sauce$33.00

Grilled Swordfish, Warm Local Corn Salad, Salsa Verde$35.00

Salad

Baby Gem Caesar Salad, White Anchovies, Croutons$14.00

Betts, Goat Cheese, Greens, Toasted Hazelnuts, Balsamic Reductions$13.00

Mixed Greens, Pear Tomatoes, Carrots, Parmigiano Reggiano, Lemon, EVOO$13.00

Prosciutto, Summer Melon, Arugula, Ricotta Salata, Spicy Honey$16.00

Wasik's Cheese Selection$24.00

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