Caprice Bistro

Name: Caprice Bistro
Address: 10 Market Street, Wilmington, NC, United States, 28401
Telephone: (910) 815-0810
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3395 Reviews

$30 and under

French

10 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

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2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Bonjour!
We are excited for you to dine with us!
Hours: Open Wed-Mon 4pm and we are closed on Tuesdays.
Reservations are preferred, though walk ins are always welcome!
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 free all day Sunday).
Your table will be reserved for 2 hours, and we ask that you please honor your reservation time. If you require a longer time to dine, please contact us so that we can accommodate your request.
For parties more than 5 people please contact us.
Merci beaucoup!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Phone number
(910) 815-0810
Website
http://www.capricebistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chris Nash
Private party facilities
Contact us for questions and details

Location
10 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Cross street
Located on Market Street between Front Street and Water Street.
Parking details
Street parking and public garage deck
Public transit
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).
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Paté Maison$9.50
French country style paté, cornichons, mustard…
Escargots Petits Gris$9.50
Tender escargot sautéed w/ garlic in roquefort cream sauce
Saucisse "Lapin"$8.00
Seared Rabbit sausage, caramelized onions, jus
Calamari Mandelieu$12.00
Fried and tossed in parmesan & herbs, w/ tomato sauce
Parfait Bressan$9.00
Chicken liver mousse, warm baguette…
Crepe Caprice$14.00
Spinach, gruyere, parmesan, brie, mushroom cream sauce

Petits Plats

Planche de Charcuterie$19.00
Selection of pates, saucissons, cured meats, rillettes………
Planche de Fromages$18.00
Assortment of imported and domestic cheeses, please ask …
Pasta Fettucine$16.00
Vegetable medley, tomato, garlic, olive oil, capers..

Soups & Salads

Soup du Moment$7.00
Based on seasonal availability, please ask your server
Salad "Roquette"$9.00
Arugula, seasonal fruit, nuts, blue cheese, citrus vinaigrette
Salad "Meli Melo"$9.00
Artisan Lettuce "CraftgrownsFarms", Verjus vinaigrette, parmesan shaving
Salad "Cou Rouge"$12.00
Grilled romaine, Caesar dressing, pan fried shrimps
Salad de "Chicons"$10.00
Belgian endive, goat cheese, nuts, Red Beet vinaigrette

Moules

$19 with frites. Mussels subject to market availability

Mussels Mariniere
White wine, shallots, garlic, parsley, lemon juice
Mussels Provencal
White wine, tomatoes, garlic, basil, Provence herbs
Mussels Curry
White wine, garlic, parsley, curry, cream

Entrees

Pork Cheecks (Heritage Farms)$21.00
braised Flamande style, bacon, beer, onions, raisins..
Carolina Mountain Trout$21.00
Local Trout w lemon, caper vinaigrette, toasted almonds
Salmon au "Vert"*$22.00
Scottish salmon, crusted w/ pistachios, herb emulsion
Chicken "Ballotine" (Joyce Farms)$19.00
Pan roasted, filled w/goat cheese, spinach, & natural jus..
Waterzooi (House Specialty)$24.00
Assortment of fish and seafood in a herb/cream broth
Beef "Bourguignon"$23.00
Braised in red wine sauce, lardons, onions, & mushrooms
Duck "Confit" (Maple Leaf Farms)$25.00
Artisan salad, potatoes & orange gastrique sauce
Le Steak "Du Jour"*
Butcher cut "of the day" seared au poivre, or mushroom sauce w/ pommes frites..
- Market Price
Lamb Shank "Tagine"$26.00
Braised in Mediterraneen spices, apricots, almonds

Plats du Jour

Plats du Jour
Please refer to our Specialties du Jour Blackboard

Desserts

Macarons "Frenchie"$8.00
Homemade, almond sweet meringue
Chocolate Mousse$9.50
Whip cream, crème anglaise
Oeufs a la Neige$9.00
Floating island, creme anglaise
Crème Brulee$9.50
Custard topped w/ caramelized sugar
Profiteroles$9.50
Cream puffs, Vanilla ice cream & Chocolate sauce

What 3,395 people are saying

Caprice Bistro 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
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Coastal North Carolina
Romantic
Wilmington
Best Value
Wilmington
Great for fine wines
Wilmington
Romantic
Wilmington
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Caprice Bistro is a beloved gem in Wilmington, consistently praised for its "delicious food," "impeccable service," and "authentic French bistro atmosphere." Diners highlight the "wonderful mussels," "scrumptious desserts," and "attentive staff." The new ownership maintains the high standards, making Caprice a "must-visit" for French cuisine enthusiasts.

3,395 Reviews

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Donna VIP
Naples51 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The stairs are a killer for Seniors, ut it' s SO worth the trip. Elliot, our server, is excellent. Food exceptional, wine list great, atmosphere so nice, bartender super. Great evening. We visit every year on our way to or from Naples, FL. We look forward to the experience.
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Andrea
Denver19 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good, but seemingly not as good as it used to be. We’ve been going to Caprice Bistro for 12 years. Most recently, the food was adequate and didn’t have the level of flavor we recalled from previous visits.
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Bill VIP
Wilmington73 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have been dining at Caprice for about 12 years on an almost monthly basis. On most visits we have the mussels. Last night the white wine sauce was bland, almost sweet - it didn’t have the flavor and texture as usual. We normally ask for extra bread to dip - but not last night. Also, the Pom frits ( which we’ve always thought weee the best in Wilmington) weren’t as “plump” or meaty as normal. However, for the last two visits we’ve gotten the cheese tray which is excellent and recommended.
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Jesse
Raleigh1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was really good and servers was quick and responsive! Would recommend highly.
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Beth
Raleigh1 review
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service!!! The cocktails were perfect - loved the French 75! We will be back!
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Ann
Montreal10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Caprice is under new ownership. Because it is one of my favorite restaurants I was delighted that nothing has really changed. The new owners and staff are doing an excellent job!
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Eli
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was great, prompt and knowledgable with the whole menu. Food was perfectly prepared and the cocktails are some of the best we’ve had in a while. We’ll be back!
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Margaret
Raleigh4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We all enjoyed our food and everyone got something different. The service was great and we didn’t feel rushed.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Caprice has been a favorite of mine for 20+ years and it did not disappoint again last night! New owners are doing a great job. The leeks au gratin appetizer was wonderful and the mussels and frites fantastic!!
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katherine
Raleigh11 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We have been Caprice lovers forever, but this must have been an off night.
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FAQs

Caprice Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 3395 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

10 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Additional information

Cross street
Located on Market Street between Front Street and Water Street.
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Belgian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking and public garage deck
Public transit
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).
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chris Nash
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.capricebistro.com/
Phone number
(910) 815-0810
Private party facilities
Contact us for questions and details

Caprice Bistro

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Hors D'oeuvres

Paté Maison$9.50

Escargots Petits Gris$9.50

Saucisse "Lapin"$8.00

Calamari Mandelieu$12.00

Parfait Bressan$9.00

Crepe Caprice$14.00

Petits Plats

Planche de Charcuterie$19.00

Planche de Fromages$18.00

Pasta Fettucine$16.00

Soups & Salads

Soup du Moment$7.00

Salad "Roquette"$9.00

Salad "Meli Melo"$9.00

Salad "Cou Rouge"$12.00

Salad de "Chicons"$10.00

Moules

Mussels Mariniere

Mussels Provencal

Mussels Curry

Entrees

Pork Cheecks (Heritage Farms)$21.00

Carolina Mountain Trout$21.00

Salmon au "Vert"*$22.00

Chicken "Ballotine" (Joyce Farms)$19.00

Waterzooi (House Specialty)$24.00

Beef "Bourguignon"$23.00

Duck "Confit" (Maple Leaf Farms)$25.00

Le Steak "Du Jour"*

Lamb Shank "Tagine"$26.00

Plats du Jour

Plats du Jour

Desserts

Macarons "Frenchie"$8.00

Chocolate Mousse$9.50

Oeufs a la Neige$9.00

Crème Brulee$9.50

Profiteroles$9.50

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