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    Il Capriccio

    4.1 (249 reviews)
    PriceyItalian, Desserts, Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    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.

    Giannone Chicken 'Schnitzel'
    Jessica C.

    It's the first time I visited ll Capriccio and was impressed by the quality of their food and service. We booked a table for 8 on a Monday night and were given a private room. The place was clean and the hostess was friendly. Our private room was spacious and inviting. They do have outdoor seating and it looked nice. Food was amazingly good as they used fresh and high quality ingredients. Our waitress Ann recommended the Giannone Chicken 'Schnitzel and it was one of the best chicken dishes we had tried. The chicken breast was crispy outside and moist inside. There was a fried egg on top of the chicken and the smooth buttery flavor of the egg yolk enhanced the taste of the chicken. Veal Scaloppine Valle d'Aosta was a great option for veal lover. It was tender and the Porcini Marsala sauce had a delicate flavor. Also we tried two fish dishes and they were both delicious and fresh. Our server Ann was excellent and knowledgeable about all the items on the menu. She provided good suggestions for us. Having such a great server made our experience more enjoyable. Lastly they had a few options for non alcoholic mixed beverages. So it is a really good place to bring your family and friends here. Who doesn't like having a delicious drink in a cute cocktail glass while eating a delicious dinner? I am highly recommend this place and will definitely go back.

    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.

    Chestnut and Pear Ravioli

    Amazing owner and awesome food. The wine is great, too. Highly recommend! I will be back.

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