Caprice Bistro

Name: Caprice Bistro
Address: 10 Market Street, Wilmington, NC, United States, 28401
Telephone: (910) 815-0810
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (3427)

$30 and under

French

10 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Bonjour!
We are excited for you to dine with us!
Hours: Open 7 days a week 4pm-10pm, Sunday we close at 9pm.
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–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

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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 3,427 people are saying

Caprice Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

Review summary

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Caprice Bistro offers a charming, "old French style" ambiance with "exceptional" food and attentive service. Known for its "delicious" mussels, escargot, and signature Waterzooi, the bistro maintains its reputation despite new ownership. Diners praise its "fantastic" cocktails and "lovely" atmosphere, making it a "favorite" in Wilmington.

3,427 Reviews

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Richard
Coastal North Carolina2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a first-timer experience last evening. This dining destination was "firing on all cylinders." Service, food and ambiance were everything imagined and more. Escargot > excellent! Heirloom Tomato slices with reduced balsamic > excellent! Carolina Trout Fillet > excellent! Duck entree > excellent! .....and our server, William > personable, attentive and superior, plus a good memory! Will definitely return! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for fine dining!!
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Patrick
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here and the food was amazing ! We were saying during and after dinner that we need to get back there soon !
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Cody
Asheville / Western North Carolina2 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Really good french place, food was all really tasty, and staff was attentive. I Got the Crepes and the rabbit sausage and everything was perfectly seasoned.
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John VIP
Charlotte16 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was great although the service wasn’t up to the standard we have experienced here before. Our server was a little robotic and lacked attention to detail (he forgot to bring the bread out until I was halfway through my appetizer, I asked for a glass of red wine which I had to remind him about, I could go on..) That said, my biggest issue was when I asked the host if I could move to the window table instead of the one next to it. He told me it had been reserved by another couple (which would have been fine) however, when that other couple arrived, they told us that they did not ask for the table specifically and it was “pure luck” they were given it. In other works, the host deliberately lied to us….
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Andya
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time under new ownership. Happy to report all went smoothly and the same.
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Mara VIP
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our evening here. The food and ambiance were great. The waitstaff was very knowledgeable about the dishes.
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Rick VIP
Coastal North Carolina18 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We arrived earlier than our reservation to sit at the bar to take advantage of happy hour, but there was no air conditioning and no one acknowledged us, so we moved over to the sofa area. Still no acknowledgement until we found a server. We then moved to our table instead. Ordered cocktails and an appetizer. The appetizer arrived before the cocktails. One cocktail arrived but was incorrect. No bread with the mussels appetizer until asked for. Bread came (after we finished the appetizer) without butter or oil until requested. Got frites but didn’t order them. The server said to keep them. Tried them but they were greasy and cold so we didn’t eat them. When it was time to order our entree we had to ask if there were any dinner specials. There were but we wouldn’t have known unless we inquired. Meals were ok. Definite change in food and service since the new ownership. This used to be one of our favorite restaurants that we frequented often. Really disappointed.
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jo nathan VIP
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint32 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We stopped by Caprice Bistro while visiting Wilmington and decided to give it a try. The ambiance was fine, cozy and slightly charming. What stood out more was the service. Our server was excellent: friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. Prices were also reasonable, which we appreciated. We started with the charcuterie board, which offered a good selection of cheeses and cured meats. It paired nicely with a glass of white wine and made for a solid start. For the main course, I had the Carolina Mountain trout. The presentation was nice, but the flavor didn’t stand out—decent, but forgettable. My wife had the duck confit, which had a nice crisp to it, but was a bit dry and could have used a richer sauce for balance. Overall, it was an okay experience. The food didn’t leave much of an impression, and I honestly had to think back to recall what I ordered. With my son starting college in Wilmington, I’ll be in the area more often and look forward to trying other local spots. While I likely won’t rush back to Caprice Bistro, I do appreciate the warm service and effort from the staff.
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Kim
Charlotte2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding! We had the mussels as an appetizer along with escargot and French onion soup-all were delicious. Our entrees were even better, and we left full and thoroughly satisfied! And our martinis were perfect-I had the French martini, husband had the dirty martini and friends had espresso martinis.
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Jim VIP
New York City24 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Loved the new chairs and decor upstairs. Service was struggling, think they need more training. Trout and Grouper were excellent, but vegetables were skimpy. My Manhattan was nice, but the sparkling rose was way overpriced, and we decided not to have another drink due to that. Still a classic place and we will return.
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Caprice Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 3427 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 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–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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