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Il Capriccio, Waltham, MA

Il Capriccio

4.7 (4131)
$31 to $50
Italian
704 MAIN ST, Waltham, MA 02451

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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

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What 4,131 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Capriccio offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food" and "impeccable service." The menu features delightful seasonal dishes and an extensive wine list. Guests appreciate the "warm attention" from the staff and the restaurant's inviting atmosphere, making it perfect for "special occasions" or a casual night out.
4,131 Reviews
  1. jeff

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A new exciting monthly menu showed up on the Il Capriccio website yesterday and my wife and I made a last minute decision to "take it for a test drive". The wine steamed clams with Linguica was delish and the Monk Fish Saltimbocca was creative and excellent. Our fun level was boosted when Ritchie Barron (the former owner) and his wife came in for dinner in the lounge. That was a warm hi-light for us. Many thanks to Linda for her attentive service.

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  2. Madge VIP

    Greater Boston235 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always good. The kale salad was beautiful and delicious and the asparagus soup w lobster & mushrooms was outstanding.

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  3. AMY

    California Central Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I agreed that this was one of the best meals we've had in a while! From the wine to the apps to the dessert ( baked alaska!) and the service, everything was fabulous.

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  4. Kenneth

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was excellent. The food was delicious and there is parking in the rear. I highly recommend.

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  5. Dianne VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food anywhere, staff are amazing. Couldn’t be better.

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  6. Carole VIP

    Greater Boston60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal with great service. Pricey. Noisy. But enjoyed.

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  7. jeff

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had "Date Night" company Thursday evening in the lounge at Il Capriccio. Cocktails and a nice wine with our appetizers and pastas. Il Capriccio has been our "go to" restaurant for 20 years. While a few old favorites are always available, the menu changes monthly, the professional staff remains anxious to please and you will not be disappointed. Many thanks to Dana and Jan for their warm attention. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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  8. Richard

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and great service. I even went back today and sat at the bar and tried other dishes on the menu.

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  9. Jeffrey VIP

    Greater Boston15 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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  10. 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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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Il Capriccio

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
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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