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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
4113 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
704 MAIN ST, Waltham, MA 02451

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 7 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 4,113 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Capriccio in Waltham offers an exceptional dining experience with "impeccable service," "amazing food," and a "beautiful setting." Guests rave about the "knowledgeable staff" and "outstanding wine list." Signature dishes like "porcini soufflé" and "chicken schnitzel" delight patrons. The restaurant is perfect for "special occasions" or a "casual night out."
4,113 Reviews
  1. Carola

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Andrew VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Debbie VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All around fantastic!!!!!! LOVE it!!!! The food is superb, service excellent and whole dining experience A#1!!!!!

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  4. Marcy VIP

    Greater Boston27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb meal - including venison, sole, cod and steak! A lovely atmosphere that inspired long and happy conversation with good friends and celebration of one of our birthdays. Kind, gracious service by wonderful staff. BRAVO!!!!

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  5. Laura

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely meal! The wine list and menu were excellent! Service was very good!

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  6. Richard

    Greater Boston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, unobtrusive service, good vibe, not too noisy. Good value. Will return.

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  7. Oscar

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in years. Food serving was well paced, and waitstaff were extremely doting without being overbearing. It was crystal clear to me that the culinary staff know what they’re doing as it was some of the best food I’d ever eaten. Would and will return in a heartbeat.

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  8. Stephen

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Calamari thin but tough & uneven sizing of beans & sausage made an ugly plate. Burnt garlic ruined the mussels. Decent sole paired with incredibly bland vegetables. Ravioli filling was good but pasta far too thick. Service is very good, ambience very staid.

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  9. Christopher VIP

    Greater Boston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dynamite dinner tonight, we will be back very soon!

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  10. Sarah

    London19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always pleases! I will say, beware that delicious, GIANT roll — you’ll spoil your dinner. One note to management— out waiter must have stepped out for a smoke. When he returned and leaned in to discuss wine with me— ugh! Not a terribly pleasant odor with our meal.

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 7 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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