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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

4.8 (4117)
$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
  • 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
  • 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 4,117 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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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Capriccio offers a "consistently outstanding" dining experience with "delicious and interesting choices" and an "extensive wine list." Patrons rave about the "friendly and knowledgeable" staff and "spacious, attractive dining area." Signature dishes like carbonara and veal are highlights, and desserts like Basque cake are highly recommended.
4,117 Reviews
  1. Marcy VIP

    Greater Boston28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Sharon VIP

    Greater Boston30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as usual, love the squash blossoms and lemon mousse.

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  3. Sherrill VIP

    Greater Boston110 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an all time favorite restaurant. Delicious and interesting choices, wonderful service, and beautiful atmosphere. What could be better?

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  4. Doreen

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal at Il Capriccio was extraordinary! We received a warm greeting upon arrival and were seated promptly. The menu captured fresh vegetables of the season and offered an ideal amount of choices. The carbonara was excellent with tender pasta, the veal was perfectly cooked and duck succulent. Our party of four were all delighted and we plan to visit again soon.

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  5. Jeff VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    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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  6. David VIP

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Il Capriccio is our favorite restaurant in the Boston area. The food is consistently outstanding, and the wine list is extensive. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. It has a spacious and attractive dining area.

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  7. Sarah VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    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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  8. Cindy

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

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

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  9. David VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    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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  10. Ron VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    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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Il Capriccio is rated 4.8 stars by 4117 OpenTable diners.

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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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