Il Capriccio

Name: Il Capriccio
Address: 704 MAIN ST, Waltham, MA, United States, 02451
Telephone: (781) 894-2234
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (4123)

$31 to $50

Italian

704 MAIN ST, Waltham, MA 02451

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Il Capriccio serves a constantly changing Northern Italian menu featuring local products with an award winning Italian wine and Grappa list. Though long considered a local secret, Il Capriccio has been the number one Northern Italian restaurant in Zagat's for the past seven years. The wine list has been featured in Decanter, Sante, Wine & Spirits and Stuff. The same menu is served in the Bar. We like to serve great food and great wine in a comfortable setting. For peace of mind in Covid time, our three brand new, state-of-the art, Mitsubishi air handlers employ MERV Level 13 filtration, just one step down from an operating theatre. We also have a patio for al fresco dining, reservable by phone only, weather dependent.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(781) 894-2234
Website
http://www.ilcapricciowaltham.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Nate Allen
Private party facilities
Il Capriccio offers a number of options for private parties. Our Lombardy and Romagna private dining rooms seat 10-14 guests each. Sicily semi-private dining room seats 34 and Tuscany seats 30; combined they seat 64. We normally reserve private parties in Sicily and Tuscany on weekday evenings only.

Location
704 MAIN ST, Waltham, MA 02451
Neighborhood
Waltham
Cross street
Moody St
Parking details
The Merc private parking lot at rear of restaurant. Free street parking on Main St and Charles St.; there is also the Market Place Garage on Common Street. Please see our website for more details.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Souffle di Porcini$17.00
Red Wine Braised Short Rib with Soft Polenta$18.00
Charred Broccolini, Lemon, Pecorino, Tonnato$14.00
Roasted Swet Corn Soup, Butter Poached Lobster$16.00
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, Avocado, Peppers, House-Made Chips$21.00
New England Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella, Pea Greens, Basil Pesto$16.00
Grilled Spanish Octopus, Peppers, Cherry tomatoes, Chickpea Puree$18.00
House-Made Gravlax, Toast, Cucumber, Radish, Dill, Mustard$18.00
Charcuterie Plate, Italian Cured Meat Selection$25.00

Pasta

Available in Small or Large

Potato Gnocchi Bolognese
Fettuccine Carbonara, House Made Pancetta, Poached Egg
Pappardelle alla Norma, Eggplant, Tomato, Basil, Ricotta Salata
Local Mushroom Risotto,Spinach, Parmigiana Reggiano
Shrimp and Scallop Lasagna, Lobster Cream Sauce

Main

Eggplant Vittorio, Walnuts, Romesco Sauce$30.00
Grilled Lamb Chops, Sweet Potato, Juniper Poivrade$42.00
Maine Sole, Mashed Potato, Spinach, Saffron White Wine Butter$36.00
Veal Scaloppine Valle d'Aosta, Fontina, Prosciutto, White Beans, Porcini Marsala Sauce$40.00
Pistachio and Pine Nut Crusted Halibut, Blood Orange Reduction, Roasted Poataoes$40.00
Giannone Chicken 'Schnitzel' Fried Egg, Herbed Spatzle, Mustard-Caper Sauce$33.00
Grilled Swordfish, Warm Local Corn Salad, Salsa Verde$35.00

Salad

Baby Gem Caesar Salad, White Anchovies, Croutons$14.00
Betts, Goat Cheese, Greens, Toasted Hazelnuts, Balsamic Reductions$13.00
Mixed Greens, Pear Tomatoes, Carrots, Parmigiano Reggiano, Lemon, EVOO$13.00
Prosciutto, Summer Melon, Arugula, Ricotta Salata, Spicy Honey$16.00
Wasik's Cheese Selection$24.00

What 4,123 people are saying

Il Capriccio reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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Il Capriccio delights with "fantastic food," "excellent wine," and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "best potato gnocchi," "sublime mushroom soufflé," and "delightful carbonara." The atmosphere is "upscale yet intimate," making it perfect for special occasions. Accommodating staff and a "beautiful setting" ensure a memorable dining experience.

4,123 Reviews

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Jeffrey VIP
Greater Boston14 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Nice enough dinner but did not exceed expectations.
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Rafe
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic, probably the best potato gnocchi we’ve ever had! 😍
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thomas
California Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
always great food and wine and an incredible waiter who has been there for 25 years
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Kenneth
New Orleans / Louisiana26 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We hadn't been to Il Capriccio for quite a long time. It was a delight to return. This time, we will continue to visit.
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Melissa
Greater Boston6 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The dinner was for my daughter’s high school graduation. We had a reservation for eight people. We were places in private room, which was not by choice. Ambience was terrible, we always dined in the regular dining room. We were forgotten about and very disappointing service. Totally not what we wanted for her HS graduation
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Scott
Greater Boston19 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated our 49th anniversary at Il Cpariccio and were totally blown away. Although I had made the reservation for the wrong date, they were totally accommodating. The food and service were spectacular. We shared the tuna tartare with homemade potato chips and had the duck breast and halibut for entrees. Our server brought over a few wines to try and found ones that paired beautifully. They brought our shared dessert decorated on a large plate that said Happy Anniversary. All in all, a great evening.
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Rick
Greater Boston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely dinner. We ate in the bar and were practically alone. The restaurant seemed slow. Hope this was an anomaly.
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Sue VIP
Greater Boston68 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This has become one of our go to restaurants. They have 2 private rooms that accommodate 8 people at no charge. It is such a quiet room and we can hear each other talk. The food is always amazing and so is the service. We are never rushed!
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kate
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love having the option of a small or large potion of pasta
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Marcy VIP
Greater Boston30 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We can always count on this restaurant to deliver the best experience with our guests. The staff are really great folks!
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FAQs

Il Capriccio is rated 4.7 stars by 4123 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

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

704 MAIN ST, Waltham, MA 02451

Additional information

Cross street
Moody St
Neighborhood
Waltham
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
The Merc private parking lot at rear of restaurant. Free street parking on Main St and Charles St.; there is also the Market Place Garage on Common Street. Please see our website for more details.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nate Allen
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ilcapricciowaltham.com/
Phone number
(781) 894-2234
Private party facilities
Il Capriccio offers a number of options for private parties. Our Lombardy and Romagna private dining rooms seat 10-14 guests each. Sicily semi-private dining room seats 34 and Tuscany seats 30; combined they seat 64. We normally reserve private parties in Sicily and Tuscany on weekday evenings only.

Il Capriccio

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Fettuccine Carbonara

Souffle di Porcini

Lemon Mousse

Antipasti

Souffle di Porcini$17.00

Red Wine Braised Short Rib with Soft Polenta$18.00

Charred Broccolini, Lemon, Pecorino, Tonnato$14.00

Roasted Swet Corn Soup, Butter Poached Lobster$16.00

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, Avocado, Peppers, House-Made Chips$21.00

New England Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella, Pea Greens, Basil Pesto$16.00

Grilled Spanish Octopus, Peppers, Cherry tomatoes, Chickpea Puree$18.00

House-Made Gravlax, Toast, Cucumber, Radish, Dill, Mustard$18.00

Charcuterie Plate, Italian Cured Meat Selection$25.00

Pasta

Potato Gnocchi Bolognese

Fettuccine Carbonara, House Made Pancetta, Poached Egg

Pappardelle alla Norma, Eggplant, Tomato, Basil, Ricotta Salata

Local Mushroom Risotto,Spinach, Parmigiana Reggiano

Shrimp and Scallop Lasagna, Lobster Cream Sauce

Main

Eggplant Vittorio, Walnuts, Romesco Sauce$30.00

Grilled Lamb Chops, Sweet Potato, Juniper Poivrade$42.00

Maine Sole, Mashed Potato, Spinach, Saffron White Wine Butter$36.00

Veal Scaloppine Valle d'Aosta, Fontina, Prosciutto, White Beans, Porcini Marsala Sauce$40.00

Pistachio and Pine Nut Crusted Halibut, Blood Orange Reduction, Roasted Poataoes$40.00

Giannone Chicken 'Schnitzel' Fried Egg, Herbed Spatzle, Mustard-Caper Sauce$33.00

Grilled Swordfish, Warm Local Corn Salad, Salsa Verde$35.00

Salad

Baby Gem Caesar Salad, White Anchovies, Croutons$14.00

Betts, Goat Cheese, Greens, Toasted Hazelnuts, Balsamic Reductions$13.00

Mixed Greens, Pear Tomatoes, Carrots, Parmigiano Reggiano, Lemon, EVOO$13.00

Prosciutto, Summer Melon, Arugula, Ricotta Salata, Spicy Honey$16.00

Wasik's Cheese Selection$24.00

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