Il Capriccio

4.7

4102 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

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
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
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

Popular dishes

Souffle di PorciniUS$17.00
Red Wine Braised Short Rib with Soft PolentaUS$18.00
Charred Broccolini, Lemon, Pecorino, TonnatoUS$14.00
Roasted Swet Corn Soup, Butter Poached LobsterUS$16.00
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, Avocado, Peppers, House-Made ChipsUS$21.00
New England Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella, Pea Greens, Basil PestoUS$16.00
Grilled Spanish Octopus, Peppers, Cherry tomatoes, Chickpea PureeUS$18.00
House-Made Gravlax, Toast, Cucumber, Radish, Dill, MustardUS$18.00
Charcuterie Plate, Italian Cured Meat SelectionUS$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 SauceUS$30.00
Grilled Lamb Chops, Sweet Potato, Juniper PoivradeUS$42.00
Maine Sole, Mashed Potato, Spinach, Saffron White Wine ButterUS$36.00
Veal Scaloppine Valle d'Aosta, Fontina, Prosciutto, White Beans, Porcini Marsala SauceUS$40.00
Pistachio and Pine Nut Crusted Halibut, Blood Orange Reduction, Roasted PoataoesUS$40.00
Giannone Chicken 'Schnitzel' Fried Egg, Herbed Spatzle, Mustard-Caper SauceUS$33.00
Grilled Swordfish, Warm Local Corn Salad, Salsa VerdeUS$35.00

Salad

Baby Gem Caesar Salad, White Anchovies, CroutonsUS$14.00
Betts, Goat Cheese, Greens, Toasted Hazelnuts, Balsamic ReductionsUS$13.00
Mixed Greens, Pear Tomatoes, Carrots, Parmigiano Reggiano, Lemon, EVOOUS$13.00
Prosciutto, Summer Melon, Arugula, Ricotta Salata, Spicy HoneyUS$16.00
Wasik's Cheese SelectionUS$24.00

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

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Review summary

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 14 times today

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

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 PorciniUS$17.00

Red Wine Braised Short Rib with Soft PolentaUS$18.00

Charred Broccolini, Lemon, Pecorino, TonnatoUS$14.00

Roasted Swet Corn Soup, Butter Poached LobsterUS$16.00

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

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

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

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

Charcuterie Plate, Italian Cured Meat SelectionUS$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 SauceUS$30.00

Grilled Lamb Chops, Sweet Potato, Juniper PoivradeUS$42.00

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

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

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

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

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

Salad

Baby Gem Caesar Salad, White Anchovies, CroutonsUS$14.00

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

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

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

Wasik's Cheese SelectionUS$24.00

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