We ordered delivery from here and had a terrible experience. The food was extremely late with no notification from the restaurant. The food that came was awful! The bread of the pizza was like an uncooked pita dough. The balsamic was clumpy. The fried chips were too oily and soggy. The dressing on the Caesar salad was bad and ruined the salad. The cheesecake had no flavor and a really grainy texture. I will never order from here again. read more

i have been heee several times last year and always thought it was great ordered take our tonight Horrible! do not order take out from here Definitely not worth the $$ and when we called to complain they didn't offer to return or replace if u don't want to waste your $ don't go here read more

We came here three times over the span of a 3 day trip and every single time we were WILDLY impressed. Some of the best crab cakes of all time. The buratta and speck is the perfect appetizer. Don't even get me started on the poached lobster benedict. And the drinks? Delicious and perfectly strong. The next time we are in town, we will absolutely return to what we have deemed the best restaurant in Stamford. Also -- they were great about safety precautions and we felt very comfortable eating here. read more

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Capriccio is always consistent and I love that no matter what new meal I try it's always great! My only complaint is that they're most times understaffed so almost always something is forgotten - which is fine because the staff themselves are really great! Love that they do plastic cups, and the scannable menu because of covid. My favs are the diavola pizza, the burrata and speck, capriccio salad, and the cubano panini. Their French fries are basically thick potato chips and they're my new weakness read more

Capriccio Cafe - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

nothing like Capriccio Cafe around here & that's why I keep going back! Usually salads are boring & not something I would order on a menu but here, they take it to another level! The salads are massive & filled with flavor! My favorite salad (pictured) is the Capriccio Salad. For all you sea food lovers, this is for you! It has crabmeat, shrimp, corn, hearts of palm, avocado & greens with a champagne thyme vinegar dressing. My other favorite salad (not pictured) is the Quinoa & Kale! It has quinoa, kale, goat cheese, tomatoes, etc. & balsamic vinegar dressing! For appetizer, I really enjoy the octopus. It's grilled perfectly and the purees are so nice. The fish is so filling I'll have it as my entree sometimes! For pizza, I really like the Bianca & for bruschetta I'll get the Golosa which has smoked salmon! For pastas, my favorite is the farfalle salmone which is my all time favorite dish at capriccio in general!! It comes with cooked smoked salmon & regular salmon over farfalle bow tie pasta with chive cream sauce!!! PACKED with flavor!!!!! For paninis, I really enjoy the Vegetariano or Affumicato! But I highly reccommend the Superbo! Their hand cut chips are soooo addicting & they will literally get me fat LOL!!!! Last but not least, you can't leave without having the chocolate soufflé al la mode!!!! I suggest the hazelnut gelato!!!!!!! Giovanni- the owner does a great job with this restaurant! Well run with great managers & the vibe is super cool. I love the outdoor bar too!!!! read more

Capriccio Cafe - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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Brunch is a must. I recommend the eggs Benedict. Served with a creamy hollandaise sauce and pesto, I can't wait to go back!

Awesome restaurant. I went for dinner tonight with my family and had an amazing time. Delicious food, especially their pork chop and spaghetti with clams insanely good. Such a nice ambience. Great vibes thanks to the awesome Italian staff with their generosity and kindness. We'll definitely be coming back. Strongly recommend!! 10/10 read more

Good food with good price. Staff is very helpful. But, restrooms are not the best. You have pass through the gallery to reach restrooms which is shared with all the stores. Great outside seating area where pets are also welcomed. Happy hour Monday-Friday 4-7pm. read more

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Always good to come here!!! The drinks and salads are fantastic. Just in the heart of Stamford Downtown the staff really makes sure that they putting everything delicious on your table. read more

Capriccio Cafe - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Overly rich lukewarm vodka sauce and too busy to send back...edible but disappointing:(.

So happy to be back at Cariccio for outside dinning. We had a nice Avocado salad and Gnocchi. Plus my favorite Aperol Spritz. Big shout out to the great job they are doing with the new dinning regulations. Tables spaced apart. Tables and chairs cleaned after every diner. All servers properly wearing masks and gloves. Contactless menu via your phone. Great job! Only downside was the sidewalk traffic passing by,many not wearing masks but that needs to be addressed by the city not the restaurant. read more

Capriccio Cafe - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

The food was good but the service is awful. I'm not sure why they believe serving as a community instead of a assigned waiters is the way to go. Basically no one knows who's got which table and they are chatting amongst themselves and socializing rather than making sure the patrons are happy. I wouldn't bother going back. read more

We did not realize they were closing when we showed up less than 10 minutes before they closed. Despite this, we were seated, given great service, and they stressed over and over there was no rush. Everything was perfectly cooked and delicious. Can't wait to come back. read more

We have supported Capriccio and ordered all throughout COVID. The food is OK, delivery always take 1+ hour but we know that before ordering. Recently I placed an order and never received it. When I called for a refund (keep in mind it's only $27) the person I spoke to argued with me and literally told me he doesn't care how much or how often myself and my company orders from them. I don't know what happened to my order but I know I never received it. He was too interested in arguing and making me feel like a liar and OK with loosing a customer. I wouldn't recommend or ever go back. read more

In a nutshell: Overpriced salads, sandwiches and flatbreads. The best thing on the menu is the fried zucchini - fresh, non-greasy and perfectly crisp anytime. It's a great place to grab a drink and lunch with a friend but lunch can easily set you back $75 for two people. As other reviewers mentioned, there are plenty of other options with better parking in Harbor Point. read more

I understand most businesses took a knock during the COVID pandemic, but there's no excuse for bad food. The standard of food has dropped at my once favorite spot, I ordered a pizza supposedly with basil and fresh mozzarella and I don't know what I got, the clams are the smallest I've ever had. To top the bad food is the manager who has an attitude and is frankly not interested in running that place. He's always entertaining his friends. He told me that's what they offer if I don't like it I must go elsewhere! Stay away from the Pizza and seafood! read more

The wait staff and ambiance are nice but the food is terrible and the pricing is way too high for what they serve. I got a veggie panini which was the most disgusting one I've ever had. It tasted nothing like the vegetables that I think? Were in it. It tasted like grill, was so chewy that it was definitely microwaved.. the bread was partially warm, partially cold and super stale and the balsamic was so tart and clumpy on the bread. I expressed my feelings to the waiter and he did provide a free drink but we still got charged for the food and we didn't even eat the sandwich! read more

This restaurant uses plastic cups, paper napkins. The pasta was dry with minimal sauce. The bathroom is down the hall & has no soap to wash your hands... overall, I don't recommend. Do yourself a favor & go to one of the many other eateries in the area. read more

Excellent for many years! Mainstay of downtown Stamford. Grilled chicken avocado panini is great. Very nice staff and great location especially sitting outside when it is warm. read more

Please bring back the Tuna Pugliese pizza @ Capriccio! . It was the primary reason my family and I looked forward to dining here. We've collectively been craving it since it was taken off the menu!! read more

Have gone sooooo many times and never had a bad experience and always left happy! Not the case this past weekend. It was busy but not every table was full and we had the choice to sit inside or out. We do not drink and that's where i feel like it first went wrong- when we did not order alcohol our waiters face dropped and was much less attentive. Our appetizer was tasteless so we had to ask for salt and lemon... didn't come... asked again and again till again we asked a different staff member and he finally helped out. Then we got our main entree- steak. Was bland. i understand steak usually speaks for it self, is tender and "speaks for itself" when cooked correctly but this was non of that - think airline food honestly- that's what this steak gave. Served with 4 slices of salt less thick slices of oily fried potatoes. Was not worth the over 30 dollars it was. Our waiter finally came back after we put our silverware down to signal we are done and asked us how everything was and if we wanted a refill of our seltzer water because i could tell he knew we were pissed but at that point there was no repairing. So disappointed because we have been living in Stamford for over a decade and used to love coming here for steaks and yummy food in general especially during warmer weather but after this experience will never be back. Overall service lacked effort and food lacked basic seasoning. Would not recommend. read more

I am just sorry we didn't take photos to post...we happened upon Cappriccos last night in default because the restaurant we intended to go to was closed. What a wonderful default! The food was amazing! I just don't get some of the reviews that have been posted. WE started with the meatball appetizer and the Crispy Zucchini. The meatballs were tender and packed with "old school" Italian flavor and the Zucchini was light and crisp (for my husband to comment on how good the food is is a tell tale sign, he eats to eat, I eat to experience) I NEVER order a pork chop when I am out, but I love Scarparielio sauce and didn't want to ask to substitute chicken. That was one of the best sauces and the pork was tender (at first touch I thought it may be under cooked? not at all, cooked perfect just that tender) the crisp potatoes that were softened with the sauce led to the complete perfection of the dish. My husband had the Bronzino and ate every bite along with my daughters boyfriends pasta, Orrecchiette with pesto, broccoli rabe and sausage whose plate did not leave a trace. The cocktail list is great along with the beer and wine selections. Is it pricey? Is anything NOT pricey in these days? I wish we lived closer to Stamford, Cappriccio's would be a staple in our diet! Service was friendly, knowledgeable and timing was spot on. read more

My favorite Sunday brunch spot in Stamford. The patio is a great place to sit on a sunny afternoon. It faces Bedford street, and you can watch the foot traffic as you enjoy your meal. I have to recommend the peach sangria; Ive now tried it with red and white, both were fantastic. I ordered a panini with chicken and it was delicious, Prepared to order with fresh ingredients. The servers are friendly and management makes sure you are enjoying your experience. read more

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My friend and I had dinner there tonight September 4th 2020. I ordered a bow tie with Salmon Pasta Dish. First of all the environment is very nice.. But the owner and the manager are not very friendly. My dinner was horrible for $20. I got bow tie pasta with mixed pieces of salmon and a Sprinkle of basil on top. "Not at all as described on the menu." The presentation on the dish was so poor that I did not want to even try it.. when I declined and I try to return the dish the owner or supervisor or manager came towards me in a very harsh loud voice he asked me what's wrong with it?what's wrong with it? I tried to explain to him and I told him to take it off my bill and he refused to do so... he said I had to pay for it he was very very rude... I will never return and I will make sure that I spread my voice and my opinion and what happened to me to people that I know or that ask about this place... read more

Capriccio Cafe - Bowtie pasta with small pieces of salmon. Not at all what is described on the menu!!! - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

This was honestly my 2nd time eating here and it was great! I sat outside under this huge tent they have which was perfect because otherwise it would've been too hot. The blackened chicken sandwich was tasty and my bf's caesar salad with breaded chicken was great too! They make smoothies which I enjoyed as well. Definitely will be back read more

My stop at Capriccio Cafe was last minute, having just got off the train from NYC at Stamford Station. We were looking for another restaurant, but instead stumbled upon this little place in a very busy area of Stamford. We stepped inside and it is a small place. The tables were scattered all over the place, in no particular layout. The 2 of us were sat at a table that seated 4; but the people behind us couldn't leave without moving one of our chairs out of the way. In the summer, from what I am gathering, the tables and chairs spread out to outdoor seating. But being January 1st, it is quite cramped inside. The food was great. We got two baskets of bread to dip in some oil. We ordered two bowls of lobster bisque and split a pizza with grilled vegetables on it. The food itself was outstanding. Great bisque, delicious pizza, and great bread. In addition, we received complimentary Pannetone because it was New Year's. The service, while very friendly, was very slow. I believe it is mainly a catering/take-out place, and everything is made fresh. But the entire meal took almost 1 hour and 45 minutes, and there were only a few tables occupied. The bathrooms were clean, but they are shared throughout the small building. The price was reasonable - $35 for the 3 items. I would recommend, but only if you have a lot of time to spare. read more

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I was pretty skeptical at first and should of went with my gut feeling not to stop by and eat here. I came here with my family because we were expecting "Italian" food. Waiters and waitresses just stared at us until I asked when can we be seated. When they finally seated us, the table wasn't sanitized or at least wipe the leftover crumbs from the last customer. We waited 30 minutes before being asked if we were ready to order. Very disappointed with this place. Food was ok, very plain food and staff just mingles by the hostess stand conversing. read more

Came in for the Sunday brunch and everything was perfect. David was very kind, patient and attentive. Excellent service. Had the meatballs as an app which were soo good! Gravy tasted fresh and homemade, went perfect with the bread. We got the Penne a la vodka and a Pizza/Cesar Salad for entrees which again, were awesome. Loved that they offer 1/2 price bottles of wine for brunch and the huckleberry smash is a great drink. 2 stars for awesome service, 2 more for quality of food and 1 more for awesome drinks! read more

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My review is solely on their food since I have only ordered take-out from them, which is definitely a 5-star for me. I was impressed with their pizza (Maestro: prosciutto, tomatoes and basil), and was so impressed with their bow-tie salmon pasta, i ordered it twice in a span of 2 weeks. I think they have very solid food, but I must say they are not the nicest. Even when I am only there for pick-up, they are not warm or accommodating, but food wise, it's a 5-star for me! read more

The service is famously slow but every now and then you get pleasantly surprised with an attentive waiter and all is good again. They make up for the service part with great food and a great cocktail menu. I love the pear martini and the pastas and pizzas. While the weather is good you can enjoy eating on the patio which is really cool. read more

Capriccio Cafe - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Went for restaurant week for the first time. There were no more outdoor patio seats which is why we wanted to go. The owner was quick to accommodate no questions asked and brought out a nice sized table for three people. Food was incredible. I am very picky when it comes to Italian food and they are now one of my favorites in the area. Great service and great food. If you are hesitant to try, definitely visit during restaurant week read more

Food was okay, overpriced for the quantity. There are Better spots on the street with better food at a better deal. All in all, probably wouldn't return read more

This is a very reasonably priced, trendy restaurant in the heart of Stamford on Bedford street. In the summer their outdoor seating makes it the ideal brunch spot to soak in some rays, mimosas, and to fulfill your people watching needs. The food is a great value with most if their sandwiches ringing up at about $8 and large salads about $10-12 including proteins. Flat bread pizzas here are also reasonably priced and a popular item. The pasta here is fine but certainly not the best pasta in Stamford. Although it's obviously not the same quality, their pasta usually costs about $14-16 which is a bump lower in price than places that make it fresh in house and charge $20-25. Other than their prime location and fabulous outdoor seating, there's really nothing out of the ordinary or special about the food, drinks, or service at this place. As a resident of Stamford, it's quick, cheap, centrally located and doesn't have any major things wrong with it. So it's very popular. read more

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Had dinner here and food was great. Has great outdoor seating. We shared the Di Mare salad as an appetizer to start. It was light and delicious with great seafood. I had the salmon with spinach and raisins which was very good. The pizza was great. the restaurant reminds me of eating at a small restaurant in Italy. read more

Staff is terribly slow here. This was our second time here and we were disappointed again. The staff is busy chatting with each other rather than attending the tables. Food was mediocre. With so many options in Stamford and surrounding cities, we won't be returning to this place!! read more

What happened? This used to be the best restaurant on the entire strip! When I tasted my food I was utterly disappointed. Even if I don't necessarily like a meal too too much, I'll still eat it because I paid for it-- this one I just couldn't? It really did taste gross and I mean it. I don't know how to describe it but it was almost as if my sandwich was made a week ago or something? The food just has a stale and week-old taste? read more

First and last time here. I went with a friend who was visiting out of town, I'm relatively new to the town as well but we just stumbled on this place for brunch. The food tasted alright but our croque monsieurs were both cold in the middle, and it took a long time for the waiters to even bring water to the table. It wasn't that busy either. To top it off, after finishing up we asked for the bill to be split, the waiter walks off but says to another worker "must not be good friends if they're splitting the bill" in Spanish. My friend is fluent, overhead them, and responded back. They were apologetic but she suggested they not talk about customers behind their back. Overall just a bad experience with rude staff. read more

Came here for brunch and ooph...this place is disappointing. The food is bland, and the dishes are not well executed. Changes to menu for the dish I ordered were not communicated by our server during ordering (not a cool surprise to get freezer bag fries instead of potatoes with my eggs and bacon) and my sister's wine cocktail was soooo super sweet it wasn't worth drinking. Coffee was good though so that's something ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ read more

I should have looked at the reviews first but thought it looked so cute outside and that I would try it for happy hour. The wait staff was very kind and attentive which I appreciated. The Aperol Spritz was delicious! Although, in Italy the Aperol Spritz IS happy hour, so the fact that it is not included on their happy hour menu is very unfortunate and not very authentic. The food was extremely disappointing. I ordered the bruschetta from the happy hour menu. It was a large portion so I was hopeful but it had no taste. It needed salt, some garlic, and an acid. It was only tomatoes and a little basil on a soft, slightly grilled bread. I also ordered the meatballs. I was excited to dip the bread from the bruschetta into the meatball sauce. However, the sauce tasted like it was out of a jar and when I cut into the meatballs they were cold inside. I told the server that I didn't want them because they were cold and she apologized and took them away...but still charged me for them! I think this place is good for people watching and to have a couple of cocktails but I won't be back for the food. read more

I would like to know whyyyyy I have to feel like I'm in the Sahara desert before I get a water refill every time at this place. Anyone?? EVERY. SINGLE. TIME!! It's water! The easiest thing to replenish. When I was a waiter, I was taught to never allow water glasses to get half empty. Does that not apply at Capriccio?!?!? read more