WOW!!! This place is crazzzy!! Went here for lunch and it was so awesome. Firstly the decor is beautiful, I went to the ladies room and the stall was like a fancy bat cave, no lie! The walls are like a cave. The waiter was so authentically Italian, he was super nice what a gentleman. The lunch was a pre-fix for like 16 bucks. I had a bowl ( a bowl!) of potato squash soup. My friends entree was the veal parm, I had the crispy eggplant lasagna, I took photos check out the portions!! For dessert I had the tiramisu , to die for! I had a Cosmo, my pal had a margarita, we finished dessert with expresso and coffee, this crazy spectacular lunch cost us less than 65 bucks. The waiter followed us to the car with our humongous left overs. Hands down the best lunch I've had like ever. This sh@t is like 4 realz! read more

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Way overpriced. Tired, old menu (1980s). Wait staff was arrogant and bullying. Too much breading on the fish. Duck was dry.

I took my wife to Capriccio's for our 6th wedding anniversary. It was a good decision. The service was very good starting with the complimentary valet service at the door. It took a while for the Maitre D to get to us despite the restaurant being close to empty. Once we were seated the waiter did a good job taking us through the specials. The food was very well done in terms of presentation and taste. The serving size was very generous and left us no room for dessert. I highly recommend. read more

Where else can you find flambé, steak Diane, or Dover sole served table side with exceptional service? The prices are perfectly in line for the quality of food, portions (not many restaurants believe in giving you a salad and side of pasta anymore) and attention to detail. We dined as a party of 9. The waiter was nice enough to visit all sides of the table to list specials and answer questions without yelling and disturbing other guests. Every course came out at once, even the table side options were timed perfectly. My only complaint was that one guest and I ordered the beef Wellington med/rare and it came out well done for both of our servings. If you like rare stick with the Diane. This restaurant really is a gem in prov. read more

No longer a fan. The service was not there: no bread, water/drink refills or food check. We ordered the following and below is the restaurant's description along with what it should really say instead: $29.95 Lobster Cardinale Sautéed Maine Lobster, Fresh Basil, Brandy Tomato Cream Sauce, Capellini *capellini with tiny lobster tail only.  The dish was tasty but extremely small.   $31.95 Veal Oscar Sautéed, Milk-Fed Scaloppine, Lobster, Hollandaise, Steamed Asparagus, Soft-Whipped Potatoes, White Wine Veal Demi-Glace *extremely tough paper thin veal with one microscopic lobster claw We were here to celebrate Valentine's Day and wish we had gone somewhere else. I also feel bad for the poor coat girl that sits in a freezing hallway when it's 15 degrees outside. read more

Best steak diane I've ever had. The table side flambé is awesome and if you want it done right, by the best guy in the business, you have to ask for Gino. Old school playa, been doing it right for years! And the fresh pasta and fettucini alfredo they make table side is unreal. The beef stroganoff is also amazing with the egg noodles they make right there. It's certainly a bit pricy, but worth every penny if you want truly fantastic Italian. It's very cozy and dimly lit in the subterranean dining area. The back bar is nice too, and the piano player is nice touch. read more

Capriccio is both the most expensive and best fine dining experience I have had. I was in Providence for a work conference and was invited with a group to dinner at this fine restaurant. From arriving at the eatery, I was blown away by the ambiance and class of the place. You definitely need to dress it up. After a few drinks at the bar, our group was brought to a private room. The room was elegant and the waiters were fantastic with an eye for top service. Our group (20 of us) ordered one of every appetizer so I got to sample all of them. I especially liked the smoked salmon and mushrooms. For dinner, I went with the recommendation of our driver which was the Osso Bucco. It was fantastic and maybe the best piece of veal I have ever eaten. The wine list was extensive and all the one's I sampled were excellent. I was happy that I was not paying the check. I definitely recommend Capriccio for a fine dining experience. It is pricey but well worth the money in my book. I will definitely visit again the next time I am in Providence. read more

I took my mother to Capriccio's for her 40th birthday given the fine reputation of this establishment. She enjoyed it, but I found it not so pleasing. The servers wore tuxedos which helped the presentation of the restaurant but our sever was quite snobby. I personally did not enjoy my entree (Veal Oscar) it was bland and overpriced. I did not feel welcome by the staff and was disappointed given all the good things I've heard about this place. read more

Capriccio - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Average.... start right from the beginning. dress code is business casual and there were people with jeans. ok. PRO's 1. valet parking is awesome, especially in Providence. 2.coat check is a plus 3.beautiful ambiance. 4.service was impeccable. 5.nice beer and wine selection. CON's 1. waited 50 minutes for my meal. (I almost walked out)(I witnessed a couple order, eat, and leave then another couple sat down and ordered , and then we were served) 2.finally served a cold, overcooked steak. 3.my girl ordered the risotto, it was awesome, nice chunks of steak, cheesy rice... $170 meal, tip, valet, coat check... save this place for special occasions. read more

My wife and I arrived last Friday evening at 7:55 for an 8 PM reservation, it was our anniversary. We had both eaten at Capriccio's more than 20 years ago and were thus really looking forward to a great evening of fine dining and exemplary service. There were 2 older valets at the front door that we drove past,I've had 2 bad experiences with valet parking (missing items) at other venues and would thus prefer to park my own car. When we walked across the street to enter the restaurant, neither valet had the common courtesy to open the door for my wife who was in front of me and very petite, strike 1. We entered and walked down the stairs to fair amount of commotion at the bottom of the stairs, we didn't see any kind of host station and initially I thought we had somehow come in the wrong entrance. There was a gentleman in a suit which I assumed was the maitre'd, I approached him and said we had an 8 PM reservation, he said "yeah, give me a minute", felt like I inconvenienced him. 30 seconds later he walked up with 2 menus and said' "follow me". No greeting or exchange of pleasantries, strike 2. The service from our server was good and she knew of my wife's food allergies as she discussed them with the person that took the reservation so I give them credit for that. The fact that we were celebrating an anniversary was also stated but nobody had the presence of mind to say "Happy Anniversary" which is no big deal but other high end restaurants we're celebrated Birthdays and Anniversaries have not missed it. The food was fair, we expected more of a place like Capriccio's, strike 3. I own a small business, the last time I visited Capriccio's over 20 years it was to have our annual Christmas party. We had a party of about 12 people. I felt the service was sub-par for a place like Capriccio's back then and vowed never to return, I spent a lot of money that night and the value equations just wasn't there. I won't be back, too may far better options in Providence. read more

I have been waiting to try this restaurant for quite some time now and finally did for a WaterFire night. Overall, I was disappointed especially because it had a reputation to be a classy establishment known for special occasions. We waited over 45 minutes for our appetizer. Our waitress offered my boyfriend his salad early because we were waiting so long and I was disappointed that since we had been waiting so long that she didn't offer me my own but instead offered me a side plate so I could have some of his. ( it was a house salad so it wasn't ment to be shared.) My boyfriend ordered the duck and it was a very generous portion! I order the Gino shrimp that is prepared table side. The cooking was very entertaining to watch but when it came time to add the pasta into the pan, the pasta was not ready and I had to wait for the pasta. I feel like because of the kitchen's hiccups that the manager should have at least stopped by our table to acknowledge their errors but they never did. Overall it was not a good experience. read more

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We came tonight with a party of 6 to celebrate Mother's Day. There were a lot of positives. First, the ambiance/atmosphere was truly top notch. We started in the lounge/bar that reminded me of a medium-scale cigar bar (sans the smoke); comfortable Leather chairs surrounding cocktail tables, kind of dark, but fitting for the lounge area, great service by the bar tenders...prompt drinks and friendly service. Once our whole party arrived, we moved to our table in the dining room. And let me tell you, I think we got the BEST table in the room. We were Seated away from the kitchen and restrooms, right next to the windows (which are frosted and encased by some wrought iron caging and adorned with plentiful and beautiful flower arrangements), perfect lighting, and gorgeous views from every seat of our round table. 5+++++ stars for the atmosphere. Our waiter, Robert, greeted us quickly, and refilled our cocktails that we brought from the lounge. He then told us about the specials. He was very knowledgeable and animated. He took his time and made us feel like he didn't even have any other customers. He was great. But then, after about 20 minutes, still no first course. Our salads arrived approximately 30-40 minutes after we placed our order. It didn't appear to be THAT busy, but we weren't too upset because we planned on being there for the duration, and were enjoying the atmosphere and the company. Robert returned to refill our cocktails again. This time, a drink was forgotten, and a martini that was supposed to be dirty came out dry. Ok...no problem. We alert him. He takes the martini back to fix it. But all they did was add olive juice to a martini that already contained dry vermouth. I'm a bartender. That's an absolutely no-no. We alerted Robert again, and he promptly fixed it...again. We also reminded him of the forgotten drink, and he returned with that one too. Not 100% his fault, but he should've known before serving the martini that it wasn't supposed to be dry. Oh well, things happen. Other than these two missteps, HIS service was fantastic. After that, our entrees failed to arrive for over an hour. That's now 1 hour and 45 minutes we waited for entrees. When they finally arrived, my mother was served LAST, despite it being Mother's Day. And she ordered the fettuccine Alfredo, which was actually prepared tableside about 15 minutes BEFORE the rest of our entrees came out. So her meal sat there on a sauté pan in front of us for 15 minutes while we waited for the rest, AND IT WAS STILL SERVED LAST! What?!?! Finally, and probably the most important part of the review: the food. 6/10. Honestly, it was ok. My boyfriend's tenderloin (to me) was cooked to perfection. Very tender, but the accompanying sauce was bland. My risotto was barely cooked. It was crunchy. The scallops were very good, but there was a small sliver of a shell which I ate and got stuck in my throat. They need to be more careful!!! My mother's Alfredo was better than most, but not the quality of a 5-star Italian restaurant. My brother and sister in law finished the main part of their entrees (veal and fish) but left the sides. For dessert, the cannoli was ok. Rather like what I would get pre-made at the super market. Very lemony. I am excited to go back and hopefully update this review. The time it took to get the entrees was much longer than we would have expected, even for Mother's Day, and the food was mediocre at best. But the atmosphere and tableside service were great...so I'm looking forward to a return visit. read more

Wow expected more from this restaurant after hearing people talk about it. It is a nice atmosphere but it ends there. Restaurant basically empty and sat us next to a very loud party of 4. Service was not good..steak served undercooked and tasted old. We were not asked if we wanted another drink or even coffee with dessert. Will not return or recommend; too many better options in Providence. read more

Amazing! Each of us ordered a different appetizer, entree and dessert and we all raved at how great it was!!

Attention to detail, unique service and cuisine. I was invited to this establishment for the sole purpose of trying something I haven't before, and was pleasantly surprised. Portions are large enough to share. It's a bit on the pricey side, but it's worth the cost for the experience read more

Very old school style of dining and service. Tuxedos may seem over the top, but its all part of the show, which is required due to the price tag. Food is exceptional, as well as the tableside flambe. This is your go-to if what your in the mood for in $90 caviar, or frogs legs. Try their sister restaurant Cafe Nuovo for a more modern twist, with a smaller sticker shock (albeit probably still one). Won't find foie there though... read more

I'm sad to give this a place a bad review. I like the server a lot. Server was great. Lobster bisque, tuna tartare, cheesecake, and chocolate torte were decent. Truffles fries pretty good. Big disappointment in the beef tenderloin and filet mignon main dishes. Did not taste good at all. I only took one bite. My companion only took 3 bites. That was a waste of $200 dinner. read more

I really love the fact that a restaurant maintains the elegant aspect of table side service... a true white tablecloth restaurant. The famed Sole imported from Holland did not disappoint, the meunière sauce was rich... the fish tender (could have been served warmer however). I was a bit disappointed by the side dish offerings, as well as my friends meal (lobster in vodka sauce over cappellini which was all overcooked, lobster tough... again food not warm). I must give props to the service aspect though, even if the server lacked knowledge of the wine list. read more

I had to update this review based on my visit today. I was sorely disappointed last time as you can clearly see from my last review. Yeesh, sorry I was a little harsh but hey I was let down. This time was a pleasure. Less is more but I spoke to someone on yelp who turned the whole situation around. He took a negative experience and made it a positive! I had the car valet parked and got the classic door opening and greeting then off to a nice table (not in the dark) and our server Larry was great. He was really friendly and funny. He gave us the regular menu and the restaurant menu (without judgment), then told us over 5 different appetizer and dinner specials, I have no idea how he remembered all that, I know I didn't... We all decided to not go with the restaurant week menu because there were so many other good choices. My mom and I ordered the salmon with apple cider-maple glaze, just enough sweetness, it came with polenta cake, (I traded those in for whipped potatoes.....amazing) and a side of asparagus with all the sharp crunchy parts removed, how nice...and really good. Gail tried the haddock which was served over a tomato and fish fumet, (which is a fancy word for broth), with spinach and caramelized onion goodness. Of course I had the vanilla crème brulee (my favorite dessert in the universe), which was served in a deeper bowl than I have had before and not all flat like they normally come, it is officially the best one I have had. Perfect. I was full but I still ate the whole thing. My mom tried the chocolate mousse, it was literally the most chocolaty thing I have had in a long, long time, awesome, I should have got that with a glass of port. :) Anyways, I thought it was only fair to rewrite my review because I finally gave this place a second chance and had the experience that I had originally hoped for. I am glad that yelp exists, it is a great outlet for expressing ones opinions about local places, getting info, and getting feedback. I write very few negative reviews and I am so glad that I can say Capriccios is not on that list. read more

Capriccio - Salmon with apple cider maple glaze, whipped potatoes, and asparagus. Perfection. - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Capriccio is SO good. We got takeout food (because, pandemic) and even out of a plastic container the food deserves 5 stars. It was delicious. Can't wait to go back and eat in-person soon! read more

First the good things about this restaurant: the ambience is very good, and the waiters are very professional and polite. The wine list is impressive. The food, however, is simply mediocre. The pork loin I ordered was very oily and bland. The portion was huge, which might count as a plus for some but not for me. I ordered al dianto riso as appetizer which was pretty good, though. Overall, my impression is that the dishes are priced as such because they have to pay for the tuxedo worn by their waiters, not for hiring great cooks.. read more

One of my go-to favorite places. New comes and goes. The standard for quality never changes. We had another amazing dinner. 12 people in their private dining room. Service was Impeccable, food amazing. Every guest had food to take home. I have been all over this State and the world and still find myself back at capriccios enjoying their cherries jubilee. read more

We had a fantastic dinner experience at Capriccio. We were celebrating my father in law's birthday. Love that it's downstairs in a cavern-like atmosphere. This is a great place for a special occasion! We had the calamari appetizer. This was actually nothing special. It was good, but I've had much better at several different restaurants around Rhode Island. I had the house salad & the salmon infused with beets. The salad was simple, but exactly what I wanted. The salmon was simply delicious. It was cooked perfectly & was accompanied by a dill sauce & fingerling potatoes. Yum! I would absolutely order it again! The service was outstanding & our children were really taken care of. The waiters were so kind & friendly. I highly recommend Capriccio to anyone who is looking for an upscale dining experience. We will be back! read more

Based off other reviews and pictures we had seen we had high hopes for this restaurant. Unfortunately when we walked out we felt as though nothing about the $160 we spent was worth it. My husband and I went for an early dinner for our anniversary. At first we thought it was nice to have the restaurant to ourselves until the staff started vacuuming and loudly talking to each other from across the room...kind of ruins the ambiance. When I first walked in I thought "wow this seems nice" but the more you look around it just feels very dated, and smelled at some points during dinner strongly of cigarettes. We had an appetizer of calamari which was just okay. My husband had the beef Wellington for an entree which was over cooked and his broccolini were terribly under cooked basically raw. I had scallops with risotto. Risotto again was just okay, I've made better at home. Scallops were meant to be served with a mango coulis but instead I got just some strange grainy sauce. We won't be back! Thankfully the saving grace of the night was stopping at Pastiche to bring some desserts home with us. read more

Old school where people dress for dinner and the service is impeccable ; and while the ambiance is not trendy; it's dark and cozy. My wife and I celebrated a birthday and it was a perfect night. The food was great (wife had squid ink pasta, beet salad; I had squash blossoms and a sliced steak pasta side). The amazing thing was that the price for the quality of food was quite reasonable. Tip: order the blossoms off the menu; just ask the waiter if they have them read more

I enjoyed another great night out at Capriccio's last evening. We had a party of five and could not have been more satisfied with the quality of food and extraordinary service. Capriccio's is at the same time a great steak, seafood and Italian restaurant with an ambiance unique to itself. Looking forward to returning soon. read more

Great dinner as always! Staff is always on it! Sal the owner is always gracious Table side steak Diane was incredible and so was the table side crepes flambé for desert!! read more

Worst experience ever last night. Waited 30 minutes past our reservation to be seated. food was definitely sub par and took forever. Not the restaurant it used to be. read more

4 stars because I accept this restaurant for what it is. Pretty good food, great service, and great atmosphere.You have to know what to order before you get here! Some items are great and some are just plain bland! Service: The woman at the coat check area was very nice and welcoming right when we walked in. Bobby gave us great service and recommended a delicious white Italian wine when I told him what we wanted. Really cool old school feel to the restaurant. You feel like you're in a mob movie in here and all the service staff (all men I might add, which was kind of weird) were very attentive Because it was slow during the transition from lunch to dinner we had the princess treatment from all the servers. The restaurant was decorated for XMAS and had beautiful XMAS music on in the background...made it feel more like the holidays being in here. Food: We asked them to make us a caprese salad, which was okay. They used "fresh" mozzarella (I've had fresher), fresh basil, beefsteak tomatoes, and prosciutto. The dish was good, but nothing out of this world. Again though, the extra star for this review because of the service. The server split the caprese on two plates for us and then offered us fresh ground pepper and fresh olive oil, which was a nice touch. Main Course: We ordered 2 of the specials. 1) The pork osso bucco fell off the bone and if it wasn't so big I would've ate every bite! The pork was served over a bed of white beans, swiss chard, and tomatoes. 2) The second dish I had was some of was my friend's shrimp stuffed sole that was dipped in an egg batter, breaded and then baked. I liked the dish, but didn't want more then a bite and was glad I didn't order it. It was served over a bed of mashed potatoes and sauteed baby spinach, which were both very good. Lastly, we got an after dinner drink (bailey's & coffee) and split a cannoli. Both were delicious! The coffee was hot and the cannoli definitely seemed freshly filled. Miscellaneous Comment: The coffee came with a straw in it (that looked like it belonged in a soda) and the mug was on top of a small plate with a doily. They could skip this presentation if they want to claim "fine dining" on their website. It looks cheap. Again not a destination restaurant, but a great spot! read more

Capriccio has earned itself my vote for best restaurant in Rhode Island. Starting with the atmosphere walking in after complimentary valet you are treated to a very well decorated restaurant. The staff is amazing, very accommodating and really makes you feel like you're in an establishment that is at the least a step above the rest of the fine dining restaurants in RI. The food is phenomenal, and truly the toughest part of your visit here will be deciding what to order off the large menu that offers so many amazing options. I will always return to capriccio for a nice meal read more

Great authentic food. Huge fan!

The shining stars here on the menu are the Beef Wellington and tenderloin Diane, both done table-side, "flambé". Most of the other dishes are also excellent but do not stand out from other Italian restaurants in the city. The service here is impeccable- a throw back to the art of fine continental dining - and that's a tremendous part of the whole experience. If you are interested in a long, spaced out meal with top notch service and delicious martinis don't look any further. It's not edgy or cool or innovative but they do classic fine dining with a flare and if you close your eyes long enough you might just think Frank Sinatra is about to stroll in at any moment.... this place screams "special occasion".... put on a nice dress and settle in for the night.... read more

This is hands down my favorite restaurant in Providence! Everything is perfect from the food to the service to the ambience. I have eaten here for lunch and dinner. I am a big fan of the dinner menu. You can't go wrong with anything you order. My go to meal is the filet mignon with a side order of penne with vodka sauce. I ordered the shells bolognese recently - absolutely incredible! The beef Carpaccio is delicious as an appetizer! If they have the special for zucchini flowers - get them, you won't regret it! And always a dessert - chocolate cone cake (a huge piece of chocolate mousse cake) and cannolis. My favorite server is Nick the Italian. Greatest waiter by far! read more

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Not much I can say that others haven't said. While in lower level of the building, you sort of feel like you're in an expensive wine cellar. Lots of dark wood in the dining room and leather chairs in the cocktail area. The wait staff are top-notch and know the menu and specials very well. Great service too. The food is very well done. Not an inexpensive dinner by any means, but its nice to treat yourself to a little luxury once and a while. Will go back. read more

This place is amazing! Huge thanks to Nick! You mad our night amazing with the excellent suggestions throughout the night! Hands down one of the top restaurants in Providence! read more

Capriccio - Say guy took few bite then took the pic haha - Seafood Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I have driven been by Cappriccio 1000's of times, so it is surprising that this was my first visit. We stopped by for lunch a few weeks ago. Great atmosphere, outstanding service, and fantastic cuisine. read more

We celebrated our 25th Wedding Anniversary last night and the service and food was fantastic! Highly recommend.

We hadn't been here in a long time. Terribly disappointed with how much it has gone downhill. Our experience started with very bad service (waiting over 10 minutes for drink order). The server was very nice, but not the high level, professional server one would expect of this type of establishment. The entire night had barely adequate service. They didn't even have a wine list of nice wines by the glass. All the wines were "house wines", marginal at best and we were never given a wine list (again, poor service). The wine glasses weren't even nice. The food was marginal at best. Given the price, I would rate it as "poor". We had the shrimp flambe(which wasn't cooked at table) and was beyond bland. For almost $40 this was totally unacceptable. Everyone else's meals were "ok to poor". There really isn't anything positive I can say about this restaurant except that the bathrooms were clean. I will never go back nor recommend to anyone. Severe ripoff. Sad, as it was my mother's 80th birthday party...we should've gone to Camille's read more

I despise Yelp because it allows nitwits to voice their opinions and affect the reputation of local businesses. Capriccio's is one of the finest restaurants in the country. They have won several awards and are a favorite destination for the experienced Connoisseur. They make the best Tortellini Alfredo that I have ever had. Their Cherries Jubilee and Crepes Suzette is orgasmic, that's how good it is! Come to think of it, where in New England can you order authentic Cherries Jubilee or Crepes Suzette other than Capriccio's???? If you don't understand what a wonderful dining experience involves, don't go to Capriccio's. If you are easily intimidated, then don't go to Capriccio's. If you normally dine at Macdonald's or Burger King, then don't go to Capriccio's. If you are an idiot, don't go to Capriccio's. If, however, you do want to experience exquisite food, a high class environment and a superior, dining experience, then this IS the restaurant you should choose.. read more

I went here for the first time on a first date and I was extremely satisfied. The service was amazing the food was delicious and the overall experience was great! From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave the service was best. They provide parking, coat check, and they will cook your food at your table. Everybody was extremely nice and everything was super clean. You can't really ask for anything more really! My favorite place so far I can't wait to go back! read more