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Il Capriccio, Waltham, MA

Il Capriccio

4.8
4.8
4104 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 15 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 4,104 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Capriccio offers an exceptional dining experience with "superb food," "knowledgeable and pleasant service," and a tranquil ambiance perfect for conversation. Guests rave about the delectable dishes like halibut, veal, and schnitzel, while the extensive wine list and accommodating staff enhance the visit. Ideal for special occasions or casual indulgence.

4,104 Reviews
  1. Jasson

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Daryl

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. jim

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    132 reviews

    5.0

    132 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. John

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 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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  5. Tracey

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 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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  6. Jane

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 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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  7. Rich

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 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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  8. betsy

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was special! Arancini! And the halibut was great too. My husband had the schnitzel and loved it. And the staff is even better! I love that we got to see jan, our favorite sommelier! She gave us a suggestion for a great new wine for us.

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  9. Tom

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great spot! Many different dining room options. Some are louder than others… specify your preference when making a resi.

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  10. Marybeth

    VIP

    Vancouver

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful. We had not been here for a while and we really enjoyed it. The table was not a tiny little table for 2 that often happens in restaurants. The tables are not on top of each other - which really appreciate. Food was great from the appetizer (tuna tartare) to the entrees. I had halibut which was excellent and my husband had the venison chops which were really tender. The server was excellent and very personable. We will be back!

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Il Capriccio is rated 4.8 stars by 4104 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Il Capriccio

704 MAIN ST, Waltham, MA 02451

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Moody St
  • Neighbourhood
    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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