Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Coastal North Carolina
  4. Wilmington
  5. Wilmington
Caprice Bistro, Wilmington, NC

Caprice Bistro

4.7
4.7
3378 Reviews
$30 and under
French

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Open Wed-Mon, closed Tues. Reservations preferred; table times limited to 90 minutes max. Online orders can be placed from our website; limited daily availability. There is a parking deck one block away on Market Street, between Front Street and Second Street. There is also paid street parking (free after 6:30pm and all day Sundays).
.
.
Founded almost 25 years ago by power-couple Thierry & Patricia Moity (former owners of Patou in Charlotte, NC & Cafe de Bruxelles in NYC) with 50+ years of culinary expertise across Europe and America, Caprice Bistro continues to welcome Wilmington foodies with their exceptional cuisine. According to Chef Thierry, “I want everyone to feel welcome in my restaurant. We are working against the stereotype that French food must be intimidating.” New owners Dustin Cook & Edie Senter - in addition to the long-time staff members like Chef Chris Nash & Cocktail Craftmaster Kat - intend to keep honoring that legacy at this downtown staple!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Belgian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking and public garage deck
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Thierry Moity

What 3,378 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Coastal North Carolina

    Romantic

  • Wilmington

    Best Value

  • Wilmington

    Great for fine wines

  • Wilmington

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caprice Bistro in Wilmington, NC, is a delightful spot for French cuisine enthusiasts. Known for its "amazing food" and "attentive service," this charming bistro offers an authentic dining experience reminiscent of a quaint French eatery. Popular dishes include the Waterzooi, escargot, and steak frites. The atmosphere is "cozy and romantic," making it ideal for special occasions. Despite some mixed feedback on decor and noise levels, Caprice remains a favorite for many, praised for its "authentic French-Belgian cuisine" and exemplary staff service.

3,378 Reviews
  1. Harry

    Wilmington18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous dinner at Caprice. Best food in the entire Wilmington area. For high end dining it is not only the best food but very reasonably priced. Celebrated a birthday.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Gregg

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent. Location is perfect too.

    Is this helpful?

  3. MichaelM

    Dallas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience. Service wa excellent and food was good as well.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Stephen

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences I've had in a very long time. Thanks so much!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Nick

    Detroit4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Changed ownership a little while ago, but the food is still excellent and the service is as well.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Jeffrey VIP

    Pinehurst12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and service like we always expect at this restaurant.

    Is this helpful?

  7. EdHob

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Caprice last night for early supper. Wanted to experience one of our favorite restaurants which recently changed ownership to see if we still loved it. The verdict is absolutely still great. We will continue to keep Caprice on our list of favorites. Mussels, mushroom soup, arugula salad and tomato tarts were all excellent. Server was excellent. Always there when needed.

    Is this helpful?

  8. NancyB

    Charleston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful meal and service! One of my top 5 favorite French restaurants in the world!

    Is this helpful?

  9. will

    Wilmington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the most dependable, quality places in all of Wilmington.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Garrett

    Richmond1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of our favorite restaurants when we visit Wilmington NC. It has always been great. Good French menu. However last night was terrible, the food was prepared well but not at the level we are use to and the service was very sub par. We waited for 10 minutes for the waiter to show up to greet us. He took our water order and ran off before we could give him an cocktail order. Drink orders each time took 10 minutes. Our waiter would disappear for long periods of time leaving us to look for help from other staff. The nice couple next to us came in and ordered 15 minutes behind us and finished their appraiser before we saw our first course. We ordered the house daily special salad for our second course and were told after we had finally gotten and completed our first course that they were now out. It was 7:00 pm on a Thursday with a more than half empty room. They must of only made 3. I told the waiter that I was allergic to almonds and they removed them from my fish but when I ordered desert it came covered in slivered almonds. I had to send it back. I am hoping that it was just an off season really bad night and the restaurant we love so much will be back the next time we visit.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Caprice Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (910) 815-0810.

Caprice Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 3378 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Caprice Bistro

10 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Belgian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking and public garage deck
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Thierry Moity
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo