Caprice Bistro

4.8

3307 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Open Wed-Mon, closed Tues. Reservations recommended; table times limited to 2 hours max. Please call the restaurant directly for reservations of parties over 4 guests. Online orders can be placed from our website; limited daily availability. There is a parking deck one block away on Market Street, between Front Street and Second Street. There is also paid street parking (free after 6:30pm and all day Sundays).
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Thierry & Patricia Moity previously owned Patou Bistro in Charlotte, NC & Cafe de Bruxelles in NYC. Chef Thierry has been cooking since age 13 in some of the finest restaurants in Europe & USA. His cuisine is influenced by many traditions; Patricia comes from the northern part of France near the Belgium border, while Thierry's origins are deeply rooted in the central provinces of the country. According to Chef Thierry, “I want everyone to feel welcome in my restaurant. We are working against the stereotype that French food must be intimidating and expensive.”

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Belgian
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(910) 815-0810
Website
http://www.capricebistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Thierry Moity
Private party facilities
No private events or large parties (8+).

Location
10 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Cross street
Located on Market Street between Front Street and Water Street.
Parking details
Street parking and public garage deck
Public transit
There is a parking deck one block away on Market Street, between Front Street and Second Street. There is also paid street parking (free after 6:30pm and all day Sundays).
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

Paté Maison$9.50
French country style paté, cornichons, mustard…
Escargots Petits Gris$9.50
Tender escargot sautéed w/ garlic in roquefort cream sauce
Saucisse "Lapin"$8.00
Seared Rabbit sausage, caramelized onions, jus
Calamari Mandelieu$12.00
Fried and tossed in parmesan & herbs, w/ tomato sauce
Parfait Bressan$9.00
Chicken liver mousse, warm baguette…
Crepe Caprice$14.00
Spinach, gruyere, parmesan, brie, mushroom cream sauce

Petits Plats

Planche de Charcuterie$19.00
Selection of pates, saucissons, cured meats, rillettes………
Planche de Fromages$18.00
Assortment of imported and domestic cheeses, please ask …
Pasta Fettucine$16.00
Vegetable medley, tomato, garlic, olive oil, capers..

Soups & Salads

Soup du Moment$7.00
Based on seasonal availability, please ask your server
Salad "Roquette"$9.00
Arugula, seasonal fruit, nuts, blue cheese, citrus vinaigrette
Salad "Meli Melo"$9.00
Artisan Lettuce "CraftgrownsFarms", Verjus vinaigrette, parmesan shaving
Salad "Cou Rouge"$12.00
Grilled romaine, Caesar dressing, pan fried shrimps
Salad de "Chicons"$10.00
Belgian endive, goat cheese, nuts, Red Beet vinaigrette

Moules

$19 with frites. Mussels subject to market availability

Mussels Mariniere
White wine, shallots, garlic, parsley, lemon juice
Mussels Provencal
White wine, tomatoes, garlic, basil, Provence herbs
Mussels Curry
White wine, garlic, parsley, curry, cream

Entrees

Pork Cheecks (Heritage Farms)$21.00
braised Flamande style, bacon, beer, onions, raisins..
Carolina Mountain Trout$21.00
Local Trout w lemon, caper vinaigrette, toasted almonds
Salmon au "Vert"*$22.00
Scottish salmon, crusted w/ pistachios, herb emulsion
Chicken "Ballotine" (Joyce Farms)$19.00
Pan roasted, filled w/goat cheese, spinach, & natural jus..
Waterzooi (House Specialty)$24.00
Assortment of fish and seafood in a herb/cream broth
Beef "Bourguignon"$23.00
Braised in red wine sauce, lardons, onions, & mushrooms
Duck "Confit" (Maple Leaf Farms)$25.00
Artisan salad, potatoes & orange gastrique sauce
Le Steak "Du Jour"*
Butcher cut "of the day" seared au poivre, or mushroom sauce w/ pommes frites..
- Market Price
Lamb Shank "Tagine"$26.00
Braised in Mediterraneen spices, apricots, almonds

Plats du Jour

Plats du Jour
Please refer to our Specialties du Jour Blackboard

Desserts

Macarons "Frenchie"$8.00
Homemade, almond sweet meringue
Chocolate Mousse$9.50
Whip cream, crème anglaise
Oeufs a la Neige$9.00
Floating island, creme anglaise
Crème Brulee$9.50
Custard topped w/ caramelized sugar
Profiteroles$9.50
Cream puffs, Vanilla ice cream & Chocolate sauce

What 3,307 people are saying

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

Coastal North Carolina
Best Overall
Coastal North Carolina
Best Value
Coastal North Carolina
Great for fine wines
Coastal North Carolina
Romantic
Wilmington
Best Overall
Wilmington
Best Food
Wilmington
Best Service
Wilmington
Best Ambiance
Wilmington
Best Value
Wilmington
Neighborhood gem
Wilmington
Great for fine wines
Wilmington
Romantic
Wilmington
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Caprice Bistro offers a delightful French dining experience in Wilmington. "The food is always amazing," with standout dishes like escargots and Waterzooi. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and charming atmosphere. While some mention a noisy environment, the restaurant remains a top choice for special occasions and consistent culinary excellence.

3,307 Reviews

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Catherine
Baltimore
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Caprice Bistro to celebrate my husband’s birthday and the experience was perfection. Upon entering, he was wished a happy birthday which made him feel so special. We were seated at a table with a beautiful view of the lights outside. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. I can’t say enough good things about our meal. We got the trout and the Waterzooi. Both were fantastic! The star of the show was the dessert….the profiteroles were the best I’ve ever had. A memorable night and we definitely will go back.
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Kathie
Wilmington
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
As always food was wonderful. Their escargot is the best. Enjoy eating upstairs however it was crowded and very noisy. Unusually we had to wait for quite awhile to get our drinks. After that, service good. One of our favorites!!
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Donald
Wilmington
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Special flounder fish was overcooked, everything else was ok but probably will not return.
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BobR
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice atmosphere. Food great except need more cheese in French onion soup. Great duck.
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Regina
Wilmington
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took friends and we had a fabulous dinner! Service was outstanding, drinks so good and entire meal - apps-Calamari, leek cheese special, mushroom soup gone in record time-they were that good! Entrees-special London steak, Salmon, Trout and Beef Bourgogne- no leftovers! Drinks-Wine, Old Fashions and Marie Antoinot well made and just right! ALWAYS, wonderful staff and delicious dining experience!!!
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Richard
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our dining experience was absolutely terrific. As expected, our server was knowledgeable and helpful. In addition, our appetizers and entrees were delicious and prepared to perfection. Everything was topped off with an outstanding chocolate dessert. Great night out!
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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of the best restaurants we have been to. The food is incredible and the service impeccable.
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Steven
New York City
90 reviews
vip
5.0
90 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent reasonable restaurant in Wilmington. The flounder and shrimp special was excellent, the pork chop in mushrooms were also and the mushroom soup was great
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CRADOC
Wilmington
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Terrific Carolina trout served hot and delightful. Superb service. A little close quarters but still a romantic evening. I’ll be back!
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Deb
Charleston
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Caprice is a hidden gem in downtown Wilmington. Great food and ambiance. Always a warm welcome from the owner.
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FAQs

Caprice Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (910) 815-0810.

Caprice Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 3307 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

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10 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Additional information

Cross street
Located on Market Street between Front Street and Water Street.
Neighborhood
Wilmington
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Belgian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking and public garage deck
Public transit
There is a parking deck one block away on Market Street, between Front Street and Second Street. There is also paid street parking (free after 6:30pm and all day Sundays).
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Thierry Moity
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.capricebistro.com/
Phone number
(910) 815-0810
Private party facilities
No private events or large parties (8+).

Caprice Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Crepe Caprice

Salmon au "Vert"

Crème Brulee

Hors D'oeuvres

Paté Maison$9.50

Escargots Petits Gris$9.50

Saucisse "Lapin"$8.00

Calamari Mandelieu$12.00

Parfait Bressan$9.00

Crepe Caprice$14.00

Petits Plats

Planche de Charcuterie$19.00

Planche de Fromages$18.00

Pasta Fettucine$16.00

Soups & Salads

Soup du Moment$7.00

Salad "Roquette"$9.00

Salad "Meli Melo"$9.00

Salad "Cou Rouge"$12.00

Salad de "Chicons"$10.00

Moules

Mussels Mariniere

Mussels Provencal

Mussels Curry

Entrees

Pork Cheecks (Heritage Farms)$21.00

Carolina Mountain Trout$21.00

Salmon au "Vert"*$22.00

Chicken "Ballotine" (Joyce Farms)$19.00

Waterzooi (House Specialty)$24.00

Beef "Bourguignon"$23.00

Duck "Confit" (Maple Leaf Farms)$25.00

Le Steak "Du Jour"*

Lamb Shank "Tagine"$26.00

Plats du Jour

Plats du Jour

Desserts

Macarons "Frenchie"$8.00

Chocolate Mousse$9.50

Oeufs a la Neige$9.00

Crème Brulee$9.50

Profiteroles$9.50

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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