Caprice Bistro

Caprice Bistro
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Caprice Bistro

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Address:
10 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401

Neighborhood:
Wilmington

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Cuisine:
French

Price: $30 and under

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Caprice Bistro Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://capricebistro.com
Email: capricebistro@yahoo.com
Phone: (910) 815-0810
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Daily: 5:00pm - 2:00am
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: French, Belgian
Executive Chef: Thierry Moity
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Takeout, Wine

Getting there

Cross Street: Water St.
Parking: No

A word from Caprice Bistro

Thierry and Patricia Moity were previous owners of Patou Bistro in Charlotte, NC and Cafe de Bruxelles in New York City. Delight in Chef Thierry Moity's traditional French cuisine. Chef Moity, who has been cooking since age 13 in some of the finest French restaurants in Europe and New York City.… The French cuisine is influenced by a combination of traditions-Patricia comes from the northern part of France near the Belgium border, while Thierry's origins are deeply rooted in the central provinces of the country. According to Chef Moity, the food is served fast paced and in generous portions." I want everyone to feel welcome in my restaurant". We are working against the stereotype that French food must be intimidating and expensive. Continued

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Diner Reviews

"On a Monday night, during an icy drive from Raleigh, I found this gem open and accepting late reservations for a week night and a Monday. We arrived at 8:30 to find several tables still occupied. We were the last ones to leave but never felt rushed. Our waiter Chris was extremely nice. If they only had a better wine by the glass listing, it would have been perfect!"
Dined on 3/3/2014
"Caprice Bistro is our first choice for an outstanding dinner in a romantic, european atmosphere."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Six of us celebrated my wife's birthday at Caprice Bistro. None of us had been there previously but the good reviews sold us and we were all six more than delighted. We each ordered different things and all had wonderful meals. I have not been to a finer spot to eat in the Wilmington area, so I'd highly suggest you trying it also."
Dined on 2/26/2014
"Never before was I a fan of "French Food". Caprice Bistro has made me a convert. The menu is simple but varied and is cooked to perfection. The wait staff was very knowledgeable and friendly and served with a smile. I would recommend Caprice Bistro for a romantic dinner with your wife or sweetheart or for a small group of four or less"
Dined on 2/27/2014
"The food here was excellent. Rabbit sausage appetizer was a little different, very good sauce around it. Arugula pear salad very tasty, obvious that the ingredients were fresh. Bison ribs were fall off the bone and hearty taste, steak was excellent. Overall, very very good food!"
Dined on 2/27/2014
"Always wanted to try this place. It reminded of the restaurants I would frequent in Western Europe. Well it exceeded expectation. The food was outstanding and the service was excellent. It was easily the best meal I have had in the greater Wilmington area. I choose the tuna special which was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be back for a visit."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Great. Always ask if there is an asparagus salad. Quite good! Pair that with the salmon dish, and a bottle of house red!! What an evening and a good meal!!"
Dined on 2/21/2014
"My husband and I found Caprice Bistro online while driving for a visit to Wilmington. We liked our evening there. The downstairs is noisy (it is a bistro) and we couldn't get a table for 2 upstairs, except out in the middle of the room, so we settled for downstairs. There is not an extensive wine list----only about 4 choices of red wines----and our wine was OK. Once we ordered dinner it came very quickly, but was very good. We both had the salmon en croute which was good although slightly dry, as the plates were extremely hot. Overall I would recommend CB."
Dined on 2/19/2014
"Have been here several times and it always the same. Wonderful food and service."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"Superb food, served by intelligent, articulate and well trained staff. Best in Wilmington."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"My wife and I had a wonderful dinner here. Great appetizers, great salad, and great entree! The wine list was accommodating and the service was informative and intuitive. We will definitely go back."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"We've been to Caprice Bistro on several occasions since we moved here two years ago. It's become our favorite Wilmington restaurant. This time, however, it was a shade short of totally outstanding. My wife had the special of the day, salmon encrusted in pastry. It just wasn't up to expectations. Pastry was not crisp and the flavor was un-special. She's going back to her old favorite, Waterzooie (sp?). My favorite, the Filet Mignon Au Poivre was it's usual wonderful. The steak frites, however, weren't as crispy as they usually are. Not a big deal, but they've set a high bar of expectations."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"We went out with two other couples and had a lovely dinner for 6. The food was amazing and the staff very hospitable. Dine upstairs at the sofa bar, it's a great spot. Nice place to entertain or take a date."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Dined at the Caprice Bistro last Saturday evening. The food was excellent. The vegetable crepe was light and aromatic. A good production. The mussels were tender and sweet in a rich marinara base. Our server was very attentive and prompt. Two downsides to the meal. Patrons coming and going caused copious amounts of frigid air to enter the dining area. Many folks were eating wearing their coats and jackets. Probably the most serious problem with Caprice is the level of noise. The din was quite distracting and at times very uncomfortable. Maybe we encountered particularly loud-mouthed folks this evening, but our guess is that the noise is an inherent problem here."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"I have nothing bad to say about Caprice Bistro. A lot of people may complain about how tight it is with how small the restaurant is, but that's part of the experience with it being a French restaurant..that's how it is in France! Luckily, my party of 4 was placed in a perfect corner booth because we were celebrating a birthday. Our appetizers, entrees, and desserts were all absolutely amazing. After dinner, we headed upstairs to the sofa bar for drinks and it's a really nice atmosphere. I will definitely be back to Caprice Bistro soon!"
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Very nice restaurant, food was awesome and service was great!!"
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Wonderful food and great service combined to make this a special birthday celebration. The speciality called Waterzooli was incredible....I'll be back!"
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Caprice Bistro is by far my favorite Wilmington restaurant!!!"
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Reservations are a must. The food is excellent and original and the service is first class. Try the Waterzooi!"
Dined on 1/31/2014
"Again, great food, beef borgunblue (sp) wowasule (fish stew) Last time the Mussels were out of this world and we look forward to getting those next time. French fries were not as awesome as last time. Great seat a the window and they remove the fries from the bill. This is a amazing restaurant and a great location. Thank you and enjoy."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Once again Caprice provided a wonderful fine dining experience. Our party of 4 enjoyed incredibly fresh arugula salads, cheese and vegetable Crepes, pepper steak and salmon - all cooked to perfection. The cosy atmosphere particularly enjoyable on a very cold Wilmington evening."
Dined on 1/24/2014
"Went with a small group for a friend's birthday. Food and service were outstanding. Also, it just happened to be $5 martini night! Everything was impeccable."
Dined on 1/23/2014
"Every visit to Caprice Bistro is rewarding and keeps us coming back. Mostly, we bring our family, but this time we came with our best friends to celebrate my birthday. We love the European "you've bought the table for as long as you'd like to continue enjoying it" culture and the menu choices, from wine to small plates to entrees to desserts, were more than enough to satisfy us. The mussels were superb and the Waterzooi seafood dish still makes my mouth water. My dessert came with a candle, nice touch. All four of us enjoyed every part of our meal and recommend Caprice Bistro without reservation."
Dined on 1/21/2014
"Always great food and service. One of our favorite places to dine for special meals."
Dined on 1/21/2014
"Took my wife for her birthday. We were seated promptly and our waitperson was very knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. We both had trout that was tasteful and cooked to perfection. The wine and cocktail list is extensive. Have the crème brulee for dessert it is to die for. Will return very soon and we highly recommend it."
Dined on 1/21/2014
"A single candle, warm french chocolate cake alamode, with a dash of fresh whipped cream! Beautiful thing to behold for a very tasteful celebration of a 64th birthday; and yes, I would marry her all over again."
Dined on 1/14/2014
"From our arrival until our departure, the service was friendly and competent. The waitress was cheerful and helpful with the menu. The food was delicious. From appetizer through main course, everything was scrumptious. The atmosphere is for adults, children would probably not find it accommodating and the menu items are not geared toward them. A great dining experience."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"This is the best restaurant in Wilmington. Everything I have had there is excellent but their Waterzooi is outstanding! Whenever we are in Wilmington, there is our first choice."
Dined on 8/28/2013
"A great bistro with a fine menu and a nice wine list. Quality of service and food is excellent."
Dined on 1/14/2014
"Other than metal ceiling that reverberated large groups conversations making it difficult to hear across the table it was a delight. Suggest sound barrier or other accoustic damping effects should be installed"
Dined on 1/10/2014
"We eat here every time we visit Wilmington and have never been disappointed."
Dined on 1/10/2014
"We had an exceptional dinning experience at Caprice. The atmosphere was romantic in the sofa lounge, the food was delicious and our server was awesome. My new favorite restaurant!"
Dined on 1/10/2014
"My favorite French restaurant in Wilmington was formerly Brasserie du Soleil. It's a great place, but it's now #2, at least for romantic dinners. I had the moules Marseillaise... she had the saumon, with some sort of sauce vert. We split the creme brulee. The wine list is not extensive, but very satisfactory. I had the vin rouge, she had a Pinot Grigio. . We thoroughly enjoyed the meal, the waiter, and the table (we had a window table, which meant we had the lace curtain experience, and had our own private heater... It wasn't a cold restaurant, but she enjoyed having that little extra warmth."
Dined on 1/4/2014
"This is an excellent restaurant serving the most delicious food; the chef and the plates are just outstanding. I have been there several times and the food is consistently superb. No one will go wrong with this restaurant. Just seat far from the entrance door in the winter as it tends to produce a cold draft any time the door is open."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"we were in town for the holidays and went here for my wifes birthday, she wanted french and this was noted as the best french food in Wilmington. The greeting was warm, service was great and fun to be around. the food was outstanding it was a 5 star dinner the fried bread pudding with home made ice cream was an over the top ending to a wonderful meal of duck and lamb. This is a must do in Wilmingtion. Tom and Marguerite from Vermont"
Dined on 12/29/2013
"Great spot! Food and service were outstanding. I recommend the trout or mussels. The grilled romaine is a great starter. Very knowledgeable wait staff! It's a must every time were in town."
Dined on 12/29/2013
"good location as you can walk down to river walk. Bistro is small and if you want best spot to dine should make a reservation early. if not upstairs can be good as tables not so close."
Dined on 12/28/2013
"Food is consistently wonderful. Love the composition of the dishes. There is an average wine list, but you can always find something delicious that compliments the food. We have never been disappointed."
Dined on 12/27/2013
"While visiting Wilmington, I took my French mother and her husband to Caprice and was very impressed. They do a very good job with traditional French dishes at a very affordable price. The lamb cassoulet was a real standout as was the tomato tarte tintin appetizer. Jay (the server) took very good care of us. Only complaint was that the portions were way too big."
Dined on 12/26/2013
"I had an amazing braised veal short rib dish with perfectly roasted root vegetables. I also had some superb "faux" gras made in an animal friendly way that did NOT involve force fed duck or goose. It was the best foie gras that I have had outside France with the exception of when my French son-in-law chef makes it for us. The pate at Caprice was also wonderful. I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant on any visit to Wilmington, NC."
Dined on 12/22/2013

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