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Il Capriccio, Waltham, MA

Il Capriccio

4.7
4.7
4079 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
22:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • 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 4,079 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Capriccio in Waltham is celebrated for its "outstanding dining experience," offering a "sophisticated Italian menu" with a standout wine list. Frequent diners praise the "excellent service" and consistently "delicious food." While some note occasional noise and service hiccups, the restaurant remains a "favorite" for special occasions and memorable meals.

4,079 Reviews
  1. Robert

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great traditional Italian restaurant in Waltham for a special occasion or just a great meal!

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  2. Larry

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, fine service. We are regulars and will continue so. All the dishes we ordered were excellent: mushroom soufflé, halibut entree, and venison entree.

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  3. Kaitlyn

    Tampa

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole even ordered, I told the hostess that I have a celiac disease which is a serious gluten allergy then we sat down and ate, and I ordered and specified again that I had celiac disease when the food came out posture was Gluten and Gluten Free they forgot to take out the gluten-free pasta from the trainer so it is all invited together and I got extreme. She then told me to go down the street to another restaurant that has gluten-free. I would not recommend if you have dietary restrictions. 

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  4. Sioux

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    73 reviews

    4.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful appetizers - shared mushroom soufflé and tuna tartar. Delicious along with house.sour dough rolls. Portions were good for sharing. Will return!

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  5. Thomas

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is an excellent restaurant. The food and service are wonderful. I had the veal chop, which was maybe the best I have ever had. The price of the meal was reasonable as well

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  6. thomas

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    always a solid experience.... excellent food and service

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  7. Barbara

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic overall as we have come to expect at Il capriccio! Thank you!

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  8. Bill

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a civilized experience! Cocktails- Gibson and Manhattan great. Porcini soufflé to start. Great bread and salad. Loved it all. And a sweet waitress.

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  9. Patrick

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    49 reviews

    2.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a very inconsistent restaurant as far as the food. My wife ordered the quail which was burnt and inedible. I ordered the halibut which was average, but a decent sauce. We have had some very good meals here, but now the bad has outweighed the good, and we will not return again.

    2 people found this helpful

  10. Ilene

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once our seating arrangements were rectified-originally seated in the lounge area, we had a delicious dinner. Our server was excellent.

    1 person found this helpful

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Il Capriccio is rated 4.7 stars by 4079 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:00
Booked 18 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 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • 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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