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Il Capriccio, Waltham, MA

Il Capriccio

4.7
4.7
4104 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • 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

What 4,104 people are saying

Il Capriccio reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

4,104 Reviews
  1. Christine VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great dinning experience. Service is impeccable, and the food is very good. The servers are very knowledgeable about the menu.

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  2. Marina

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Dishes look very good on paper but not executed great. Most of them are pretty bland and not very flavoufull despite high prices. It used to be a great restaurant before it move to new fancier bigger location and new chef.

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  3. PieGirl

    Greater Boston27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  4. ColleenC VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful, as always!! The mushroom dish was delicious

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  5. Katherine

    Greater Boston36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    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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  6. Pete VIP

    Greater Boston6 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. jim VIP

    Greater Boston133 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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  10. 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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Il Capriccio is rated 4.7 stars by 4104 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Il Capriccio

704 MAIN ST, Waltham, MA 02451

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • 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
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