My favorite spot for dinner when my family visits. Always good food and a relaxed atmosphere.

Ambiance is cute, outdoor seating. The front opens up to make it more of a seamless seating situation with the outdoors. I sat at the bar and the bartender was very on it, for a Sunday it was not busy. Ordered vodka sauce with chicken and rigatoni. It was nothing I would come back to get again. The chicken was salty but the pasta could have used more flavor. Overall, I wouldn't do it again. Pricey for just okay food. The amar-garita was a favorite. I had two, it uses volcanic / black salt that is thick but it compliments the drink well. The spice has a kick that I enjoy. I'd come back for the drinks or at least this spicy margarita. read more

Capriccio Cafe - Amar-garita - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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My friends and I tried finally tried Capriccio. We sat outdoors since the weather was perfect, and it made for such a nice vibe. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share, and everything was delicious. We also got a pitcher of sangria, which was refreshing and paired perfectly with our meal. The server was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Definitely a great place to brunch with friends! read more

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Capriccio continues to be a hometown favorite! Coming back for the holiday, saw that they completely redid their interior as well which brings a fresh modern look/feel. My family and I went for dinner and we had a great experience. Service was nice and helpful. We started with fried calamari as a starter. For drinks, I got their gin cocktail- so good! They had new plates for food which was refreshing. I ordered their Spaghetti Mediterraneo, it was delicious! Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Trash overpriced food & service, has been that way for years. Manager has very poor judgement. Just stay away & avoid at minimum a stomach ache from very low quality "food". Im aware restaurant food is not the healthiest but this food here being served & prepared by people who couldn't care less is actually HIGHLY concerning. I've personally witnessed it twice already. Will never return. WOW! read more

Exceedingly average. Nice place to sit outside and enjoy the world moving by, but like everything else in Bedford, they seem to rely most on location. Service is average. Nothing earth-shattering about the attention. The food is average, with much better options for Italian in Stamford. A nice place to dine alfresco. read more

If I could leave no stars I would honestly, and that's putting it mildly. Overpriced, under seasoned. I've been here before and it was alright, safely mediocre. Got a dinner salad that was quite small for the price, crab cakes on top were fine. Passable. Finished with truffle pasta that had no truffle, was swimming in too much sauce and the pasta was overcooked to the point it was falling apart. Al dente who? I ate it because I was incredibly hungry but it was not a great experience. Buffalo rings were terrible, plucked 2 or so off the plate but all I could taste was baking powder. The "buffalo" was also just a squirt of franks red hot over the top layer of calamari. The breading was falling off, there was absolutely no seasoning whatsoever. Our water glasses were sitting empty for almost 30 minutes, but honestly when she refilled our water she kept spilling it on us so maybe it was better she didn't offer. When she overheard us critiquing the food she took out menu away though we wanted to order another drink. She also stopped making eye contact with us after she took our menu, didn't ask why we didn't finish or want to take the food home. Though she talked to EVERYONE about us, no one wanted to come over and talk to us about it. It felt very awkward to have the staff all talking about us and pointing at us while we sat there waiting for our card back. read more

Food and drinks were delicious and the server Sebastian was excellent and gave me everything that I wanted even though my orders were a little difficult being a pregnant ! Highly recommend for brunch, lunch or dinner! read more

I've been there now two times, each time the food has been very poor. Last night we got the chicken parm, and the pasta was disgusting. We didn't eat it. We also got the short rib risotto, which had absolutely no flavor. I got a chicken dish and the tomatoes tasted like they have been in the fridge for a very long time. The service was great, but the food every time I've been there has been notably very bland. read more

Poor customer service. I just had lunch with my family and the service was horrible. We were ignored the entire time. The only time the front person stopped by our table, it was to give us the check. I will never come back to this place again! read more

We stopped in last night for the first time, and it was incredible. The servers were very attentive and brought us anything we needed almost instantly. We had the buffalo rings which were delicious and cooked very well (and I am picky with calamari). My husband had the steak which he loved and I had shrimp scampi which was absolutely delicious (and kept very well as I gobbled up the leftovers for lunch today). The restaurant had a very relaxing vibe. We will definitely be back very very soon. read more

We came here during lunch and while the food spoke it for order the service was less than desired. The waiter was preoccupied and was fixing a tv with who I can only guess was the owner. While I understand the need to multitask a lunch break or lunch hour should have a rush as we have a limited amount of time. We had to continue to try to get his attention for water or the check. Outside of this inconvenience the rest of the experience was worthwhile. The food was great and I recommend the Bianca pizza. My coworker ordered the Cuban and was very pleased as well. read more

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Fun italian. Service Always good. Ambiance wonderful in summer outside. Winter expanded inside. Well worth a visit. Say hello to Gianni the owner read more

Good food and service. Nice atmosphere. Not too expensive. Conveniently located in downtown Stamford.

Food is meh. Wouldn't eat there unless it was happy hour. Menu has no clear direction, I really don't understand what kind of cuisine I'm supposed to be eating. Service is also meh. Anytime I've gone the servers have had an attitude. Ambiance is only fun when they host soccer games but I would still pick another place before here. Drinks aren't worth it. read more

Quick stop on a cold day for lunch, looking for a little comfort food. GREAT staff. But the food was terrible! How can an italian restaurant not nail a simple chicken parm? read more

Capriccio Cafe - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

I've been coming here for a few years and have always enjoyed the friendly staff and delicious food. I've had the gluten free pasta with clams in white wine sauce - yum! I've also had the gluten free bruschetta with either smoked salmon or sausage. It was the BEST gluten free pizza dough I've had! Great mix of crunchy and soft dough with deliciously fresh toppings! My husband has had their salmon entree and pizza. Everything is very tasty. read more

Capriccio Cafe - Gluten free bruschetta with salmon, avocado, tomato, and arugula - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Food and drinks were average. Pasta needed heavy salt and pepper to have any flavor. Spritz felt watered down. Tiramisu and crepe dessert were very good. Cute ambiance. read more

Capriccio Cafe - a plate of pasta with a fork - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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Nice environment, only complaints the cock tail gave me a bad headache definitely made with cheap liquor , the waiter took forever .... My biggest issue pasta was super hard I was so disappointed usually Italian food is on point . Wasn't it for me there's a lot of Resturant in the area should had went somewhere else . read more

Capriccio Cafe - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Do not for any reason this place, food is disgusting, service is awful, there no reason to spend your $ on this place. read more

Capriccio Cafe - Just 5 of 10 aperol! - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

I was visiting my cousin and she gave me a list of restaurants to choose from for dinner. She highly recommended this place if I wanted Italian. So I chose it. The place is tiny with two separate sides. There was a 10 minute wait on a Saturday night which was fine. We sat at the bar to wait. When we got the table, we waited a good while to get our water glasses filled. People who came in afterward got theirs filled before us. It really makes me wonder if it's a race thing. Anyway, we ordered fried calamari, white pizza, and fettucine tartufo, drinks too of course. Mine was the fettucine. I thought it was delicious for the most part. Would've liked a touch of sauce for a better mouth feel because it did feel just a touch dry. Flavor wise it was great. I had a bite of the pizza, which of course would disappoint a New Yorker as myself. The texture was too chewy. The cheese part seemed to have decent flavor. The calamari was quite good. Cooked perfectly and great marinara sauce. I'd say food was definitely solid. Service could use a smile and some friendliness. With the exception of the host (curly haired guy), did not see a single smile from any of the staff. While we are not a crowd who needs fake bubbly servers, your misery should not show either. Again, wonder if it's a race thing since we are quite a minority in Stamford. It is a service industry after all, and they are working for tips...just saying. read more

I don't know what happened since my last review (5 years ago), but the service the last 2 times I went has been great, attentive, and fast. The servers are very kind and nice to speak with. I especially love their brunch menu! The inside and outside dining is splendid as always. Now I look forward to coming by when I can. read more

Food is always amazing . Waiters are very attentive as well. Great Ambiance! I strongly recommend read more

Salmon crumbs was the saving grace of this dish. I guess it is more suitable for people who cannot handle spice and don't have a refined palate. The taste was improved when the waiter provided Parmesan cheese for seasoning. I wish I had read the reviews before going to this restaurant. I took home a plate of Tiramisu. But it was too sweet. And I don't think it had Mascarpone cheese but it seemed more like whipped white cream. Again the ingredients were mediocre. Pasta dishes prices are not justified when you get the pasta for 1-3$ at Target and Pasta sauces are also cheaper. I don't think this pasta was homemade and more like store bought. I think it was probably the one in the link below - https://www.target.com/p/barilla-farfalle-16oz/-/A-13156085 Champagne Chive Cream has 2 tablespoons of white wine and all basic condiments like mustard, mayonnaise, etc.. was it the wine and Salmon that increased it's cost ? They should have given a small pitcher with sauce besides the pasta for additional flavoring as the sauce was too less and the flour flavour of the pasta overpowered the sauce. read more

Capriccio Cafe - Farfalle Salmone - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

great for a work lunch! will be back, their house potato. joao aren't the best but their paninis do not disappoint!

Wow!!Everything about this Italian restaurant was great. The place was amazing..my wife and I moved to Stamford couple months ago and we went to Capriccio for the first time last week..The staff and greeter was very nice. Our waiter was awesome, the staff also worked as a team in bringing and cleaning up our food. The food was fresh and awesome. Then we also had dessert and that was really good as well. Great atmosphere with really nice people.We are definitely going back :) read more

Ordered a "marguerita Pizza " as on the menu - was brought out a cheese pizza - when I went over to the waitress to say that they gave us the wrong pizza - was told " our marguerita pizza is a cheese pizza " - nothing like letting us know that when we ordered it that's how they mean it . Bait and Switch !!! Ps the pizza wasn't that great - bland pizza - crust sucked read more

Capriccio Cafe - This is their "marguerita Pizza " WTF? - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Food was amazing , Service was great, waiter was very nice. Ambiance was relaxing, love the outdoor dining. read more

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Capriccio Cafe has been a pretty reliable spot for me in Stamford. I had two meals there over the course of a week so this review encompasses both of my experiences! For my brunch visit I ordered the blacked chicken sandwich which I have been getting for years. The chicken was a little dry but otherwise the sandwich was as tasty as I remembered it. Also had the Nutella strawberry crepes which did not disappoint. Later in the week I returned for lunch. The zucchini chips are downright craveable and a generous portion (actually the reason my friend wanted to come to Capriccios!) and we also enjoyed the eggplant parm appetizer, although it could have been more fresh-- felt like a lot of cheese and fried stuff but less actual eggplant. The kale salad was good but I find it gets a little soggy because they use younger leaves, as long as you eat it right away it's not a huge issue. We also had the Nina Pizza which we ordered because the menu described it as having "fresh" mozzarella as opposed to just mozzarella as their Margherita pizza (which costs $3 less) is described; however our pizza did not appear to have fresh mozzarella slices so I could not quite tell how it was different from what a Margherita would be. The pizza crust at Capriccios is also kind of tough and chewy, but the toppings like the fresh basil were great. Lastly my friend ordered the chocolate soufflé which was good but due to it's small size not sure if it was worth $10, especially since ice cream is $2.50 extra. Overall I enjoy coming to Capriccios especially sitting on their sidewalk patio seating. The music was way too loud when I came for brunch but not when I came the following weekend for lunch. Service is always good and food comes out fast and usually hot. Will be back! read more

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I had a panini which wasn't even really a panini because the cheese was not melted. The bread was also quite hard. Everything slid apart from each other and the sandwich of sorts slipped about everywhere. The service was average at best, and the outdoor seating was rather uncomfortable. Somehow I had a decent experience here and the food at least tasted fine but had fundamental issues. I'd say avoid paninis here but maybe other things are good, and it might be best to sit inside. read more

I don't even know how to explain how amazing this place is. The service? On par. Went there tonight ( was there last night too.. and the week before.. and for my boyfriend's birthday in July) and they were very busy. Manager sat us, took our order as our waiter was handling multiple tables, accommodated a special request I wasn't sure of asking for with an " of course we can". The food is spectacular. Traditional Italian dishes with all the right ingredients. No ego driven chef trying to make up what the Italian culture perfected 100's of years ago. The waiter was incredibly kind and attentive. The manager never left eyes on all the tables. The atmosphere is elegantly casual. By far my number 1 go to for an evening that checks all the boxes. read more

Food was ok at first bust most disappointing is how manage handle situation. I ate carpaccio and had 2 drinks, got sick as a dog with food poisoning and had to go to hospital. When I called to let them know of the issue I was told their food is always safe and that it was my fault something else I ate. Mind you I'm also a chef so I called just to warn them of the issue not to ask for anything. The manager told me they don't have anything to do with my problem .. so my review is STAY AWAY !!! read more

Location is great but the food was not very good. Serving smoked salmon on a pizza should be considered a crime...we meant to order the salmon salad and were served this instead. read more

Capriccio Cafe - Gollosa - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Super sweet staff and great drinks!! love the food and ambiance, would definitely come again.

This place is nestled on Bedford Street with a unique split storefront location. The inside was quaint and quiet but seemed to have many people in and out for food. I started with a pear tree martini which was great! We also got the fried artichokes. I have the rigatoni vodka for dinner and it was delicious. I often end up taking home food but it was so good I ate just about the whole thing! Our waiter was very kind and attentive and prices were fair. Seems like a nice spot for a quiet lunch/dinner. read more

This is my go to place when taking friends and family out to dinner in Stamford. Their drinks are always well made, many options of food to choose from, and a GREAT brunch menu. Whenever someone needs a suggestion on where to go, I often recommend Capriccio. read more

Capriccio Cafe - Diavola Pizza - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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Not authentic Italian, pasta vongole typically is with linguini with garlic and parsley, oil and white wine none of those ingridients were present bland completely bland and re-heated. Ordered Margarita pizza and a regular pizza was served. The salmon had an after taste and became a laxative. Italian speaking but not Italian cooking. They get by because the average restaurant goer doesn't know the difference between good Italian food and pre-heated low-grade. read more

My first and last visit to this establishment. The salad was good but not something to rave about. As I was eating, I took a look around and made a clear observation that every table had a bread basket but ours; so I proceeded to ask the waiter if it was standard that every table received one without asking and he said "yes" with an apology. Note to restaurant - yes the food plays a role in bringing a customer back but service is right up there! Treat ALL customers the same and what you offer/give to one table, do onto the others. For the food experience, the salad was good - compared to others, just ok. Enough to bring me back - no. Sadly to say this establishment was recommended to me and I did not have a good experience. read more

Capriccio Cafe - Southwest salad - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

This place located in the restaurant section of the Stamford downtown. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. We prefer indoor but it is a little small. The food is alright. The quantity is decent, compared to other restaurants. The service is good. Overall it is a good place to go. read more

Capriccio Cafe - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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I've been here before a few times it's always been pretty memorable and my parties have always been very satisfied. Except the last time I was here a few weeks ago. I was with 2 other people we all shared. Had a few rounds of their signature cocktails my lady friend had a few wines we had Negronis, aperol spritz, and espresso martinis : all deliciously prepared. We had a burrata and speck which is my favorite thing here ( amazing) we also had fried calamari, buffalo calamari, meatballs and I think a pizza ? All very good nothing out of this world. We then had salmon: good, fettuccine bolognese: mediocre, and then we ordered a ny strip steak Med rare to medium, we received it well done. We ate half because we were all sharing so by the time we all took a bite half was gone. We explained to the server how unsatisfied we were with the steak and it was chewy and over cooked. He took Half of it back. Then the owner and managers proceeded to give us very uncomfortable looks surrounding us and walking in circles like angry sharks or something or maybe like just plain salty cowards as they whispered to each other pointing at us. We continued to try to have a good time finished with ice cream and a Nutella calzone and espresso martinis. We received the bill for charged for the steak even though I could have took it home and my dog would have loved the steak since her teeth are better prepared to take that juicy rubber meat thing. We payed without making any fuss and tipped the server 25% and reminded him he did a great job and was very professional. It seemed like he brought up the steak to the management and got yelled at so we felt pretty bad for him. What made this evening uncomfortable was the lack of management and simply addressing the problem with your customers. Not only did you not do anything, you made us feel uncomfortable, unwanted and insulted by your petty glances. As I walked out I tried being the bigger man and expressing to the owner how happy I was with appetizers and drinks but no so much with main courses. They were no where to be found. Seems like they scattered once they saw us get up. I understand you take pride in your food and establishment. I understand steaks are expensive and you don't want to take a loss. What I don't understand is how you manage simple problems like a 13 year old sissy. read more