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    Caprice Bistro

    4.4 (400 reviews)
    ModerateFrench
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Romantic
    Dogs allowed

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    Absolutely must eat here!!!! My daughter and I stopped in late on a Sunday evening during our recent visit to the area. What a fantastic spot. Everyone working there was so friendly and helpful! My daughter had the salmon, and I had the seafood crepe - everything was delicious. Our waiter was extremely friendly, helpful and just a delight! Fabulous evening!

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    Ko K.

    Wilmington has our hearts - and that is easy to say when you can walk around and the street is filled with great eats. Capri bistro is one of the restaurants that grabbed our hearts. Venue: ambient, classy and cozy. Food: we ordered French onion ( we just have to at every French restaurant) and I'm glad we did. Was worried it would be too salty but it was seasoned just right. Sausage and crepe was very hardy- the Gruyère cheese crepe was amazing with the red wine recommended Cocktails: loved it! Recommend espresso martini! Service: excellent service. Price: Very reasonable for French cuisine

    Ron R.

    Sometimes you are in a new area and looking for a place to eat., Wilmington has many good places to try. But one night it was a bit early and we wanted to find someplace new. We found Caprice Bistro before 6pm and decided to step in. This was like stepping back into Paris, where we had been a few months before. It was exactly what you would find there. Sitting at our table the place was still empty, but was beginning to fill up with reservations. We were lucky. Also, at the hour we arrived they still had a special offer on special dinners prior to 6pm. Looking over the menu the waiter told us of the specials for the evening along with the special meals at that time. We always could order our beverages (red wine of course) and any other items to select. While he went for the beverages, we looked at the menu in detail. When he returned we knew what we wanted. To start, our appetizer was a Cheese Crepe to start with. This was a freshly made crepe that was filled with four (4) different cheeses known of in France. There was also a slice on the folded crepe. The crepe itself was covered with a sauce with fresh mushrooms and spice. It was rich and flavorful, and warm. Ideal to slice a piece and have it with the freshly made bread that was ideal. With a glass of wine this would make a meal unto itself. Next course, and a special of the evening, is Steamed Mussels in a red sauce (your choice). It was served with an order of French Fries that was also freshly made and warm. The mussels themselves were fresh and sweet for the day. These were new and enjoyable. The portion the right size. Just enough to have and enjoy. One other course to have was French Onion Soup. This was as you expect in France. It was not heavy and filled with onions. It was trastey and flavored with the right amount of onions. It naturally had the slice of bread in the broth. As for the cheese, it was more than you expected. So, if you like cheese on the soup, this is how you get it in Paris. Having this dinner put us back to being in Paris and eating at the same pace you eat in Paris. Casual and relaxed. Conversations and dinner. Ideal and making you wish you had ordered even more. At the end of this meal we were done. No room for dessert. But that looked good. The team is excellent and kind. The portions are typical of France. The price is good for what you are receiving. Caprice Bistro will be a place I shall return to next time I am in town. I am already thinking of what I might order the next time I am there. Our compliments to the chef. Merci....(in my limited French).

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    April L.

    I'd been wanting to try this spot for a while so their daily special and happy hour finally got me in. On Mondays they offer mussels and frites for $15 plus $5 Belgian beers and $7 happy hour petit plates (only in the bar, sofa or outdoor areas). I was a little bummed they didn't really have the courtyard I expected. It was just 2 tables outside on sidewalk. We grabbed a spot in the cozy sofa area, which ended up working out perfectly but might have been awkward if more people came. We ordered the mussels and fries in the curry sauce. Very good, only wish there was more bread to soak it all up. The Calamari in lemon sauce was a nice change from the usual fried version and the petit friture (whole smelt) was good. We also shared a Croque Monsieur. Service was good and the space had dim lighting, candles and lots of art that made it feel elegant and intimate. A nice spot for a chill happy hour with some unique French touches.

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    Manda S.

    We had a wonderfully intimate evening with friends at Caprice Bistro. From drinks on the sofa upstairs, to a cozy table by the window and fabulous food at each course. Another HIT in downtown Wilmington. We enjoyed cocktails to start, shared the Salad Cou Rouge, I had the Beef Bourguignon and hubs had the Steak Frites. We finished the meal with a shared Crème Brulé. Everything was flavorful, seasoned perfectly, and just the right portion. Service was impeccable and allowed us to enjoy conversation while also keeping our drinks full and responding to our needs.

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    Amazing dinner. Great, authentic French food. Service was spot on too. We had six people in our table and the server handled it every well.

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    Ask the Community - Caprice Bistro

    Do they have dinner specials for people who like to dine early?

    What is the corkage fee, if any?

    25$

    Where is there to park nearby? We go to Mayfaire in Wilmington but have never been to the waterfront.

    The best is a city parking lot. You can walk the riverwalk after your meal and get ice cream, gelato or brownies.… 

    How dressed up should we be? Do men wear shorts?

    I LT's casually chic - I've worn little sun dress with a kimonos, or cute leggings with a funky top. My husband wears slacks and a nice shirt.

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