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Il Capriccio, Waltham, MA
Il Capriccio, Waltham, MA
Il Capriccio, Waltham, MA
Il Capriccio, Waltham, MA
Il Capriccio, Waltham, MA

Il Capriccio

4.7
4.7
4120 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
704 MAIN ST, Waltham, MA 02451

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
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

What 4,120 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Capriccio offers an "outstanding" dining experience with "superb" food and "impeccable" service, making it a top choice for special occasions. Guests rave about the extensive wine list and knowledgeable staff, enhancing the delightful ambiance. While some experiences vary, the restaurant remains a beloved gem for "many years."
4,120 Reviews
  1. Jeff VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service. Jan, the sommelier is incredibly helpful! Food is also delicious. Mushroom soufflé and bolognese were very good.

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  2. Sarah VIP

    Orlando42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a delightful dinner at Il Capriccio! Attentive service, delicious food, and upscale atmosphere. We ordered the halibut and the lamb ravioli which were both fantastic! And the rich chocolate budino for dessert was amazing with a side of refreshing mint chocolate chip ice cream! This is a wonderful spot for a special night out! Highly recommend!

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  3. Cindy

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We especially recommend the Basque cake for dessert!

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  4. David VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was amazing as usual. The wine was as always outstanding. Love going to Il Capricio.

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  5. Ron VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The quality and creative character of the food was exceptional.

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  6. Assunta

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant to take your parents or loved ones out for dinner! Affordable and great tasting food, people were truly pleasant!

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  7. Edith VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was very good but noise level was unbearable. Couldn’t wait to leave. Get some sound absorbers.

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  8. Stephanie VIP

    Greater Boston46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Out dining partners drinks had flat tonic in them. They did not want to complain but they were not happy.

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  9. Carola

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love our special evenings out at Il Capriccio. The food was outstanding, we tried two amazing rosés, and our server and the wine steward took wonderful care of us.

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  10. Andrew VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As usual, great food, great service, and a great night. Thank you!

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 19 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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