Cafe Capriccio

Review summary

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   Michael

   VIP

   New York City

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I was introduced to Cafe Capriccio over 25 years ago and have been eating there every year since and whenever I’m in town. Food always good and always fresh and hot. Very friendly and sociable staff and an overall nice atmosphere and experience.
   

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   Will

   VIP

   New York City

   63 reviews

   4.0

   63 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent food and service Friendly staff Nice selection on menu
   

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   John

   VIP

   New York City

   58 reviews

   5.0

   58 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dinner at Capriccio was spectacular as always. Sophia and the rest of the servers were wonderful. Our table shared the meatballs, the octopus and the artichoke hearts for appetizers - all delicious. I had the Sorrento chicken and it was excellent. Every time my wife and I are in Albany we try to have dinner here. Worth the trip.
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food and services was outstanding. Pasta Steak was delicious and the Peanut Butter and Oreo cheesecake is something I will be getting every time I go. No wait we had reservations at 7pm on a Friday and they took us right in as soon as we arrived at 6:45pm.
   

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   Julianne

   VIP

   New York City

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   This was our first time here and the worst experience at a restaurant that we have ever had. I expected it to be a cozy type Italian restaurant. While it was charming looking from the street, it was a mess of a hodge podge inside. We were sat in the side room and heard all the unfortunate sounds from the kitchen the entire time we dined. Tons of vulgarity and random bouts of singing and belching. We ordered wine- I’m not even sure what I was served was Barolo (as I ordered). It was very warm and not at the correct red wine temp, and didn’t taste like a fresh bottle. I’m not sure how long it was sitting there opened prior to ordering it. Ordered burrata- it was no joke and entire container of dry arugula with one piece of cheese in the center and two halved tomatoes. That was the presentation. Bread was cold. Cheese was sitting uncovered on the table when we were seated in an open saucer bowl. The place had a foul odor- we couldn’t put our finger on it but it smelled like dirty carpet or just old unclean stuff. The music choice was extremely off- very strange new wave disco. I cannot make this stuff up. It was wrong from beginning to end. The server twice came to our table with drinks with a bar straw hanging from his mouth like a toothpick. We couldn’t even eat the dinner and sent most of it back. Duck was really bad- especially the sausage side which looked like it was boiled and tossed on the plate as an afterthought. We were really looking forward to a nice night out, and we were truly disappointed. The reviews here are very misleading. We have dined all over the world and tri state and know the type of restaurant that this is and the vibe that it could have had and been good. Unfortunately the only thing that was ok was the espresso. Sambuca was served in a champagne flute.. come on guys. Who is managing this place?
   

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   Tom

   Vancouver

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great find in Albany. Food was delicious, service was friendly and helpful with menu options and suggestions. Great family restaurant with authentic Italian specialties.
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had reservations canceled last minute and were lucky enough to get in. I've read some of these reviews, and to be honest, it's alarming how many people should just stay home and order taco bell. The place is charming old world Italian, excellent t wine selection, great drinks. I couldn't decide and had a simple neopolitan. It was the best I ever had. My son had a ribeye that was delicious. The noise level is perfect, the service is professional and excellent. I don't know where some of these people ate, but it wasn't here
   

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   Barbara

   VIP

   San Francisco

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our servers Sophia and Cam were lovely, helpful, and informative. The striped bass special was delicious, a generous piece of fish, and the saffron risotto that came with it was quite nice. My daughter was delighted with the calamari neri dish. Thank you for a great Sunday dinner before kids go back to school!!
   

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   philip

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and service. Café Capriccio never fails.!
   

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    David

    Atlanta

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    I had heard so many great things about this restaurant from out-of-town visitors, so I was eager to experience it for myself. Unfortunately, my visit did not live up to the high expectations that had been set. From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere lacked professionalism. The staff seemed untrained, with little to no restaurant or hosting etiquette. Throughout my visit, I noticed excessive noise, unprofessional behavior, and an alarming amount of swearing—something I wouldn’t expect at a restaurant of this caliber, especially given the premium price point. Hoping the food would make up for the experience, I ordered a steak and the octopus. While the octopus was delicious, the steak was rather basic. We also tried the cured meat, which was overwhelmingly salty, and my colleague’s pasta had a watery sauce. Overall, the dishes felt rushed and lacked refinement. That said, I can appreciate the restaurant’s aesthetic and history, but I believe the service team would benefit from further training in hospitality and etiquette. Given my experience, I wouldn’t be in a hurry to return. However, I still left a generous tip because that’s simply the right thing to do. Rating: 3/5
    

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