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Il Capriccio, Waltham, MA

Il Capriccio

4.7
4.7
4102 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
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
  • 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.
  • Area
    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

What 4,102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Capriccio shines with "excellent food and thoughtful service," boasting a "creative Italian menu" and "extensive wine list." Diners rave about the "mushroom soufflé," "chicken schnitzel," and "pappardelle with lamb ragu." The ambiance is "relaxing," and the staff is "attentive," making it a "treasure" for special dinners.

4,102 Reviews
  1. PieGirl VIP

    Greater Boston27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful new(er) space, GREAT service, personable. The food was good. They didn’t pressure us to leave. A really nice evening and we’ll definitely return.

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  2. Katherine

    Greater Boston36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Il Capriccio is one of our favorite restaurants in the Boston area. Last night, March 4, it was full (we suspect lots of people were avoiding the circus show on television). Possibly for that reason the service was slower than usual, but no less attentive and courteous. The food, as always, was outstanding.

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  3. Pete VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Soufflé Di porcini and Chicken Schnitzel are the best! Never disappoints.

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  4. Jasson

    Central Coast5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic! Everything we had was incredible. Highly recommend this place.

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  5. Daryl VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere . Everyone at table loved their meal

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  6. jim VIP

    Greater Boston132 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as usual - superb food, great wine, and knowledgeable and pleasant service. Was very quiet, enjoyed being able to have a conversation. One of the best restaurants around.

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  7. John

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff. Great food. It’s a great place for special occasions And a great place to go to on a casual Friday night. A rare combination!

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  8. Tracey VIP

    Greater Boston61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always top notch! Even on Valentine’s Day! Full restuarant and everything runs smoothly.

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  9. Jane

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a Valentine’s Day dinner, which was wonderful: attentive service from Ann, and all the food was delicious. One thing we really appreciated was not feeling rushed — sometimes you can go to a restaurant and the food is good but you are spending lots of money, and you’re finished in an hour! Not the case here. Definitely recommend Il Capriccio.

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  10. Rich

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Wew have enjoyed Il Capricio in the past, but on this trip - the food was mediocre (unseasoned swordfish, adequate veal) and the server was rushing around, seemingly avoiding us. We were never asked how the food was (sub par) or if we wanted to refill our drinks. My opinion is that the space was overbooked for Valentine's day. Your experience may be better on a less busy day. It's a shame because we had a great experience on Valentine's last year.

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Il Capriccio is rated 4.7 stars by 4102 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Il Capriccio

704 MAIN ST, Waltham, MA 02451

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Moody St
  • Area
    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
  • 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.
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