Caprice Bistro

Name: Caprice Bistro
Address: 10 Market Street, Wilmington, NC, United States, 28401
Telephone: (910) 815-0810
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2777 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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Starting Wednesday May 6th, 2020 we are offering curbside pickup for pre-orders placed via our online ordering system.

Open Wednesday thru Monday- Orders can be picked up between 4-8pm daily.

Limited daily availability.

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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(910) 815-0810

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
French, Belgian
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(910) 815-0810
Website
http://capricebistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Thierry Moity
Private party facilities
No private event

Location
10 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Cross street
Water St.
Parking details
Street parking and public garage deck
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

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Popular dishes

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 2,777 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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DianeH
Richmond
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a lovely restaurant. We had the trigger fish special with shrimp sauce! It was delightful to say the least. Our waiter was so helpful and kind. Don’t miss going here and get the Marie Antoinette’s Left cocktail 😊
H
Hoylake
Wilmington
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, the perfect meal in the perfect bistro ambience. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Caprice.
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Leland22
New York Area
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food2service3ambience3
Cold duck confit, overdone flounder, wine crystals from bottom of bottle in my husband’s glass and they charged him for it. Our friend’s mussels were good…. Will not be returning.
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markR
Raleigh
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful French food, great atmosphere!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Wilmington
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My father in law, who has traveled extensively in France, and recently returned from a multi week trip through Provence, absolutely loves this restaurant. He asks that we make a reservation every time he visits us in Wilmington. The lamb chop special was the best any of us had ever eaten. Simply prepared and perfect. The mussels are a perennial favorite. Don’t skip the desserts. Cheers!!
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Poitiers
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food. Beef, pork, and mussels outstanding, potatoes, fried and mashed, perfect. Wide and reasonably priced wine selection. Our first time but will return.
RM
RejeanM
Western NC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second visit and again the v food was delicious very well presented my Bouillabaisse was as good that anyone I ate in France.
TM
TMaxwell
Washington DC
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Warmly greeted, quickly seated at our requested table. New cocktail menu was a hit (4 out of 4 thumbs up). Broad, mostly French wine menu though some confusion by the staff. Wine selection sorted out and we had aces from apps to dessert. Again, 4 out of 4 meals got high marks for taste, temp, originality and exceeding expectations. What a great evening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We ordered a merlot that was in the menu, and it was not available. Not sure if this was a supply chain issue or inventory planning. Our server was polite and attentive. Great job.
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Anon
San Francisco
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have been here many times. It is always excellent.
MD
MaggieD
Wilmington
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Cozy place for a meal, true to French roots, food well prepared.
M
Marlene
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our 60th wedding anniversary dinner, just the 2 of us, before visiting family to celebrate with a larger group. Everything was perfect.
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STRG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a slow night. Nice quaint restaurant. Hostess was very friendly and pleasant. Food was seasoned nicely.
C
Central66
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Th atmosphere was great for our anniversary celebration. Second floor was quite comfortable and charming. Food was excellent as were the wines. Our server - Drew - was really exceptional in terms of knowledge of the menu items, courtesy and engaging in conversation and overall attentiveness without "hovering". Just a great experience for our first visit. It will not be our last.
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GGanoo
Wilmington
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, very attentive, but not overly. Food was excellent, bartender knows how to make a great Martini.
RA
RobertA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
The food was fantastic. Waitress was very nice. Yhe atmospere was nice but alittle to dark. It was hard to read the menu.
RB
RickB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding classic French cuisine. Not innovative, but reliably outstanding in every way.
HP
HaroldP
Charleston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
While both the food and service were excellent, a little upgrading to the decor could go a long way.
JB
JoeB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been here many times , food, and service consistently very good. Entire wait staff are excellent.
h
halinaw
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Always a lovely dining experience Great calamari!
CN
CheryllN
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sweet restaurant with great food and friendly service.
DD
DennisD
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Flounder/ Shrimp special was superb. One of the best ever fish entrees I’ve ever had!
SR
StevenR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice atmosphere, with good, focused French menu and wine list. Friendly and welcoming service. Appetizers really shine!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience5
We waited a very long time for our meal. It was clear the kitchen was closing. We were the last shift. I ordered a steak medium well and it came out rare. Basically the offer was to take my meal off the check and have a nice evening. I walked away without having a meal after an hour and a half. It was our anniversary - we come here all the time, usually have an excellent experience - very disappointed this visit.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Savannah
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
So fun!! Good was delicious!! Will definitely be back routinely!!
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Sum1
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food served very efficiently and discreetly. Great wine / drinks selection. A favorite.
SU
SUfan
Wilmington
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
A request for a coffee to have with dessert wasn't brought until the check brought to our table.
WF
WilmFoodie
Wilmington
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing dinner here on our date night. We shared the escargot, the best I’ve had. And we also had the Mussels Curry and Flounder special. Everything was Delicious. Top notch service too.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Wilmington
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everyone loved their meal, which never happens. Our waiter Drew was exceptional. I highly recommend this restaurant.
DO
DanO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service and the drinks and entrees were excellent
LT
LaurelT
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great traditional French food! Definitely recommend!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Savannah
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this restaurant! The beef bourguignon and salmon dishes are amazing! We have been here multiple time and have never had a bad experience with the service or the food. Nick was our server for this instance and he was fantastic, attentive, and very pleasant! Thank you for such a great experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service. Our favorite restaurant for over 20 years.
PH
PeterH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
I had high expectations having lived in France. This restaurant did not disappoint. The food was as authentic as possible outside Paris. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.
RB
RobertB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The hostess put us by the front window and that was special!
T
Tom20682
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful meal on Sunday celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary. We requested a room upstairs as we heard it was a little quieter up there. That proved to be true. Our waiter, Drew, was personable and helpful. He was waiting quite a few tables, an dit did not impact our service. We will definitely be returning as there are many other entrees on the menu I would like to try.
FG
FoodieGirl
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful experience from start to finish. We wish we were from this area because this would be the kind of place we would frequent often. Food was amazing!
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brstcb
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely spot with classic French bistro fare. We truly enjoyed every bite which was artfully prepared. This is now one of our favorite places and we will return often.
SM
ScottM
New England
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a great meal, we were not rushed by our server,

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Caprice Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (910) 815-0810.

Caprice Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 2777 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(910) 815-0810

10 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Additional information

Cross street
Water St.
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
French, Belgian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking and public garage deck
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Thierry Moity
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://capricebistro.com/
Phone number
(910) 815-0810
Private party facilities
No private event

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Caprice Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Beef "Bourguignon"

Mussels Curry

Mussels Mariniere

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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