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Il Capriccio

4.1 (250 reviews)
PriceyItalian, Desserts, Bars
Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Classy
Moderate noise
Dressy
Outdoor seating

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Bea T.

Omg! The food was soon good here. This restaurant deserves a solid 5 star experience! The food was perfect in quality and perfectly portioned and balanced. The porcini soufflé was to die for! The beet salad was perfect with hazelnut crumbles. The lamb chops was perfectly medium rare and the scallops were fresh and perfectly seared on mashed potatoes parsnips! The pistachio Baked Alaska was good! It was a first class meal and my favorite Italian restaurant in Waltham. I will come here again! The service was professional and ambience was contemporary chic. I learned that this restaurant was 40 years old but this was a new location.

Pappardelle, Tuscan Rabbit Ragù
Christine L.

My experience at Il Capriccio was spectacular, from the amazing food to the great service. You could definitely taste that the food was very high quality, making the prices worth it. We started off with two drinks which were refreshing. My friend got the Sangria Rossa (which was very sweet but yummy) and I got the Strawberry Negroni (which was a bit on the stronger end but still great)! The escargot was excellent. We loved the Tarragon Cream as it was very rich and flavorful. The cream sauce paired incredibly well with the escargot and the herbed polenta. The herbed polenta was a bit crispy yet soft in the middle, which was delicious. I also really liked the Gnocchi I got, which was very creative with the apples, pears, and walnuts. I do wish there was a bit more sauce, but the quality and freshness of the gnocchi really stole the show. The pappardelle was also really yummy and the rabbit didn't taste overcooked at all. To end the night, my friend and I shared a Warm Pear and Almond Tart with Prune Armagnac Ice Cream. The liquor was super strong in the ice cream but was delicious nonetheless. I loved how fresh the fruit was and it was clear that the cream was made in-house. Throughout it all, our server would check up on us, provide recommendations, and ask if we wanted more bread. The bread was great as well since it was warm and fluffy! Overall, I'm super excited to come here again. The menu changes every month but there are always a lot of creative dishes that sound delicious!

Endive salad. Fantastic.
Christopher C.

Had the best Carbonara here, including my time in Italy. The Endive salad was sensational. It's pricey, but one of the few restaurants that are worth what you pay. Host was terrific. Came in two minutes to nine and had the kitchen cook for us. Comped me my wine. That is Italian hospitality. Highly recommend.

Squid Stuffed with Sausage & Clams, Spicy Tomato Brodo
X M.

We went to this restaurant for a birthday celebration. We had a wonderful meal. In terms of ambiance, the room was nicely decorated. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and provided great service. We had the signature soufflé porcini for appetizer. It was a rich and creamy appetizer full of mushroom flavor. We also had squid stuffed sausage and clam, which was also delicious. For entrees, we had mushroom risotto, pan seared scallop, and lamb. The scallops were cooked well but there were only four of them and they were not big, but it was tasty. The lamb was prepared perfectly. Mushroom risotto was a bit too salty to my liking. The cocktail was very good. All in all, although we had minor complaints, we still consider it as a great meal at this restaurant.

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, Avocado, Peppers, House-Made Chips
Tyler M.

Well executed traditional Italian fare with fantastic service. The meat (veal, schnitzel and carpaccio) were all prepared perfectly and the accompanying flavors were unique but stayed true to the original dish. The service at il capriccio has always been fast and engaging without over-burdening. We had a table that was quite loud next to us this time, which made the atmosphere a bit underwhelming, but normally it's the perfect place for a night out.

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Great spot for a drink or dinner. Loved the food and the ambiance. Service was top notch too. Looking forward to going back

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Mushroom Souffle.. this was AMAZING!! I am not a huge mushroom fan but this was absolutely delicious!

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