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Capers & Lemons, Wilmington, DE

Capers & Lemons

4.8 (2182)
$30 and under
Italian
301 Little Falls Dr, Wilmington, DE 19808

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Capers & Lemons, is a restaurant serving modern versions of classic Italian fare. The dining room at Capers & Lemons seamlessly blends old and new into something all its own. The lighting and colors of the dining room evoke the sense of a classic Italian restaurant, while the decor is distinctly contemporary making diners realize this restaurant has its own vision. Many traditional Italian dishes can be found, with a small modern twist. Bright and flavorful antipasti, Wood-fire cooked pizzas, and hearty pastas are all here. Finally, stop in at happy hour to enjoy beer, wine or some signature cocktails.

**A NOTE FROM THE RESTAURANT**
Reservations are not required. We welcome walk-ins.
Please contact us directly at 302-256-0524, if the desired reservation time is unavailable or the party size is larger than 6.
Patio requests are acknowledged but not guaranteed. Even when requesting outdoor seating, we may have to accommodate you in our main dining room.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (302) 256-0524
  • Website
    https://www.capersandlemons.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Shea Ackerman
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for any Catering inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact the restaurant for any Private Event inquiries.
  • Location
    301 Little Falls Dr, Wilmington, DE 19808
  • Neighborhood
    Greenville
  • Cross street
    Centreville Road
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Capers & Lemons's menu was last updated on 10/2/2024.

PRIMI

  • Tomato Basil Bisque$8.00

    orzo pasta

    • Market Soup$8.00

      seasonally fresh ingredients

      • Stuffed Meatballs$13.00

        mozzarella, tomato sauce, parmigiano

        • Fried Calamari$14.00

          romesco sauce, green onion, lemon aioli

          • Fig Flatbread$15.00

            prosciutto, gorgonzola, toasted pine nuts

            • Eggplant "Lasagna"$14.00

              pastelles, tomato sauce, sautéed spinach

              • Truffle Garlic Bread$9.00

                parmesan, truffle butter

                • Shrimp Scampi$16.00

                  fresh lemon, white wine, garlic bread

                  • Grilled Lemon Parmigiano$15.00

                    steamed clams, arugula

                    • Grilled Artichokes$14.00

                      red onion, tomato, lemon, smoked paprika butter

                      • Balsamic Onion Flatbread$14.00

                        roasted peppers, pesto, fresh house-made mozzarella

                        • Baked Mac N' Cheese$14.00

                          pancetta, breadcrumb crumbs

                          • Cheese Board$18.00

                            select three manchego, almonds - sour cherry mostarda raw honey comb - raisin walnut bread

                            SALADS

                            • Caesar Salad$11.00

                              romaine, croutons, lemon, parmesan dressing, eggless caesar dressing, garlic parmesan croutons

                              • Boston Bibb$12.00

                                shaved onions, toasted walnuts, gorgonzola, tangerine vinaigrette

                                • Arugula$13.00

                                  beets, pickled carrots, radicchio, almonds, pecorino, shallot vinaigrette

                                  • Chopped Salad$18.00

                                    grilled chicken, romaine, tomatoes, olives, cucumber, feta, red onion, hummus, tzatziki

                                    • Melon Salad$18.00

                                      breaded chicken, arugula & radicchio, pickled red onion, pancetta, parmigiano, buttermilk vinaigrette

                                      • Nicoise Tuna Salad$21.00

                                        haricot vert, poatoes, tomatoes, olives, soft egg, lemon vinaigrette

                                        • Grilled Salmon Salad$20.00

                                          red bliss potatoes, arugula, cucumbers, tomatoes, pickled carrots, romaine, caper dressing

                                          • Meatball Salad$18.00

                                            meatballs, romaine, arugula, tomato, onion, celery, red wine vinaigrette, whipped ricotta, crostini

                                            PIZZETTE

                                            • Margherita$16.00

                                              house made mozzarella, torn basil, tomato sauce

                                              • Artichoke$18.00

                                                spinach, fontina, garlic cream

                                                • Bianco$17.00

                                                  gorgonzola, mozzarella, crème fraîche, pecorino, torn basil

                                                  • Neopolitan$17.00

                                                    roasted garlic, oregano, tomato sauce

                                                    • Polpette$19.00

                                                      red onion, mozzarella, seasoned ricotta, tomato

                                                      • Basilica$18.00

                                                        sun dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, mozzarella, goat cheese, pesto

                                                        • Calabrese$18.00

                                                          mozzarella, smoked mozzarella, red onion, arugula, calabrian chili agrodolce

                                                          • Salsiccia$18.00

                                                            fennel sausage, mozzarella, ricotta, red onion, long hot peppers, roasted tomatoes, lemon zest

                                                            • Funghi$18.00

                                                              chicken, mushroom duxelle, fontina cheese, rosemary

                                                              • Pepperoni$20.00

                                                                mozzarella, tomato sauce, Mike's hot honey

                                                                HOUSEMADE PASTA

                                                                • Lasagna$21.00

                                                                  tomato sauce, béchamel sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano

                                                                  • Short Rib Agnolotti$22.00

                                                                    shiitake mushrooms, butternut squash, fig vincotto, madeira sauce, parmigiano

                                                                    • Gnocchi$21.00

                                                                      smoked mozzarella, fresh basil, rustic tomato, parmigiano

                                                                      • Ground Beef Cannelloni$20.00

                                                                        cannelloni, chicken and sausage, tomato cream, mozzarella

                                                                        SANDWICHES

                                                                        • Prosciutto Panini$16.00

                                                                          prosciutto cotto, smoked mozzarella, provolone, house made pickles, dijon aioli, brioche

                                                                          • Tomato Panini$15.00

                                                                            grilled cheese, mozzarella, fontina, provolone, pesto aioli, brioche

                                                                            • Hot Honey Crispy Chicken$16.00

                                                                              bacon, provolone, house made pickles, red cabbage slaw, chili-honey agrodolce, brioche

                                                                              • "Muffuletta"$16.00

                                                                                coppa, prosciutto, cotto, mortadella, provolone, olive tapenade, garlic aioli, kaiser roll

                                                                                • C&L Burger$18.00

                                                                                  bacon, balsamic onions, house made pickles, cooper sharp secret sauce, brioche

                                                                                  • Porchetta$16.00

                                                                                    broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, crispy onions, provolone, broccoli rabe pesto, garlic aioli, kaiser roll

                                                                                    • Grilled Chicken Panini$16.00

                                                                                      provolone, roasted peppers, pesto mayo, brioche

                                                                                      C&L CLASSICS

                                                                                      • Spaghetti Pomodoro$19.00

                                                                                        tomato basil sauce

                                                                                        • Romano Crusted Chicken$21.00

                                                                                          breaded, linguini

                                                                                          • Lemon Chicken Piccata$21.00

                                                                                            garlic, white wine, capers, orichiette, wedges of 21

                                                                                            • Rigatoni Bolognese$20.00

                                                                                              ground beef & sausage, tomato sauce

                                                                                              SEAFOOD

                                                                                              • Scampi Romano$23.00

                                                                                                shrimp, spinach, garlic, linguini, tomato sauce, capellini

                                                                                                • Grilled Salmon$23.00

                                                                                                  spinach, orzo, lemon-caper sauce

                                                                                                  • Clams & Linguini$22.00

                                                                                                    chopped clams, white wine, garlic toast

                                                                                                    SIDES

                                                                                                    • Tomato & Caper Risotto$9.00

                                                                                                      cremini, herb pesto

                                                                                                      • Cacio e Pepe$9.00

                                                                                                        rustic polenta, broccoli rabe, pecorino

                                                                                                        • Crispy Brussel Sprouts$9.00

                                                                                                          calabrian chili glaze

                                                                                                          • Rustic Polenta$9.00

                                                                                                            romesco sauce

                                                                                                            • Broccoli Rabe & Beans$9.00

                                                                                                              sauteeing, calabrian chiles, pecorino

                                                                                                              Last updated: October 2, 2024

                                                                                                              What 2,182 people are saying

                                                                                                              Capers & Lemons reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                              4.8
                                                                                                              4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                              • 4.8Food
                                                                                                              • 4.8Service
                                                                                                              • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                                              • 4.7Value

                                                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                              Loved For

                                                                                                              • Delaware

                                                                                                                Good for groups

                                                                                                              • Delaware

                                                                                                                Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                                              • Delaware

                                                                                                                Italian

                                                                                                              • Delaware

                                                                                                                Most Booked

                                                                                                              Review summary

                                                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                              Capers & Lemons is a delightful Italian dining spot in Wilmington, DE, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "excellent service." Diners praise the chicken piccata and Romano crusted chicken. The ambiance is inviting, though often bustling. Despite some noise, the "friendly and professional" staff ensures a memorable experience.
                                                                                                              2,182 Reviews

                                                                                                              1. jaime

                                                                                                                New York City1 review

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                Our evening was very nice. Our meals were delicious, as always. Highlight of the meal, our server, Meghan. Professional, friendly, fun & very efficient! Thanks, Meghan, for making our evening even more special. And also for the surprise ice cream w candle for one of our guests birthday! So fun!

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                                                                                                              2. Joseph

                                                                                                                Unspecified1 review

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                We were looking for somewhere new to try in our area, and Capers & Lemons was well-reviewed, so we decided to give it a try. We are very glad we did! Friendly staff, great recommendations, and my Italian husband and I were both very impressed with the food and drinks. Portion sizes were generous and delicious! Highly recommend!

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                                                                                                              3. Lauren

                                                                                                                Philadelphia County2 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                We’ve been to Capers & Lemons many times over the years and it’s consistently a great experience. This time we went for my mom’s birthday. The food was great, they have plenty of options for different dietary preferences, and the service was outstanding with our server even noticing our drink wasn’t made right and immediately replacing it for us. Will continue going back!

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                                                                                                              4. Claire VIP

                                                                                                                Philadelphia County44 reviews

                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                Our server was new, greeted us quickly, went over the specials of the evening. We asked about wines which she quickly checked with the bar for details of some choices. We chose a full-bodied red wine, Sixth Sense which did not disappoint. several of us ordered Romano crusted chicken. The chicken was very good. it came with linguini which was a little over done for me but no one else had a problem. Others had chicken piccata, very enjoyable. It was very noisy in the restaurant for being there so early, surprisingly considering the weather. Overall we enjoyed ourselves, our server and the ambiance of Capers and Lemons.

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                                                                                                              5. Tina VIP

                                                                                                                Philadelphia County36 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                Food was amazing. I always enjoy the chicken piccata and salmon. Cheesecake was awesome.

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                                                                                                              6. David

                                                                                                                Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews

                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                Our first visit to Capers & Lemons--a lunch. Great food & super service. Only negative was the loud background noise. We started with the fried calamari -- terrific, lightly fried with tasty garnishes. Among the BEST we have sampled in many restaurants. Our housemade pastas were also fine. The Cannelloni was flavorful and meaty. The Gnocchi was perfectly done with an excellent sauce. All portion sizes were generous. Sharing the calamari starter between the two of us was ample. A valpolicella was a tasty accompaniment to both courses. We appreciated the attentive & quick service led by Felicia because we had to be at an appointment soon after lunch. We were glad to be seated early, ~ 11:45AM; business was booming on a Wednesday when we left @ 12:30.

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                                                                                                              7. Pat VIP

                                                                                                                Washington, D.C. Area30 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                Dined on July 20, 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Our server, Aspen, was so attentive. We love this place!

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                                                                                                              8. John

                                                                                                                Philadelphia County1 review

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                Dined on July 19, 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                The four of us had a wonderful time and a great dinner at Capers and Lemons. The food is excellent and the service is top notched.

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                                                                                                              9. Gabriella

                                                                                                                Philadelphia County1 review

                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                Dined on July 13, 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                I liked to sit outside,but those chairs was awful uncomfortable,cut my thighs.

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                                                                                                              10. Kelly

                                                                                                                Philadelphia County5 reviews

                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                Dined on July 12, 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                The food was very good. The service was attentive but not intrusive. The restaurant is quite nice, however, there was a large party and they were extremely loud. Our enjoyment was impacted by the loud party.

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                                                                                                              FAQs

                                                                                                              Capers & Lemons offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 256-0524.

                                                                                                              Capers & Lemons is rated 4.8 stars by 2182 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                              2 people
                                                                                                              8:30 PM
                                                                                                              Booked 29 times today
                                                                                                              Google Map for Capers & Lemons

                                                                                                              301 Little Falls Dr, Wilmington, DE 19808

                                                                                                              Additional information

                                                                                                              • Cross street
                                                                                                                Centreville Road
                                                                                                              • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                Greenville
                                                                                                              • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                                              • Price
                                                                                                                $30 and under
                                                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                                                Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary Italian
                                                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                                                Casual Dining
                                                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                                                Casual Dress
                                                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                                                Public Lot
                                                                                                              • Payment options
                                                                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                              • Executive chef
                                                                                                                Shea Ackerman
                                                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                                                Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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