Il Capriccio

I was taken to Il Capriccio last month for a business dinner. Two of us arrived a bit early and sat at the bar for a drink. I was very impressed by the variety of aperitifs and the bartenders knowledge of them. I actually do not recall the name of the drink I had (the bartender picked it), but he did well suiting my taste. The four of us were seated in a nice corner by a shaded window. We all had different taste in wine, so we asked for help. The owner picked a bottle that we all enjoyed (we had two). She was interested in understanding what we wanted without making us feel dumb about our lack of knowledge. The service was very good. We were talking business, so he really did not say too much to us, but was always there when needed something. Every bite of the food was delicious. We had some sort of mushroom flan-type thing that was amazing. Pros: Everything fit Cons: Couldn't find the place if I did not have a guide more

We booked our reservation at il Capriccio 2 months in advance so we could secure the private room for my mother's 75th birthday.We had relatives fly from California for the event.Three days before our Saturday Night reservation we were called by the hostess of Il Capriccio to say that they had a heating problem in the private room that they were trying to fix, but if it wasn't fixed by Saturday night we would just have a table in the general restaurant.They also assured us that if the heating problem was fixed we could still have the private room, otherwise it wasn't going to be used. So we went to the restaurant crossing our fingers that we could have the private room for this special occasion. I arrived early to drop off a birthday cake I had made. I sat at the bar and had a glass of wine and waited.To my right and downstairs was a beautiful table set up in the private room, I naturally assumed it was ours. However, much to my surprise a group of young woman came in and after greeting the chef with hugs and kisses were escorted down to the private room.When I asked the hostess what was going on she replied, ""Oh we did have a heating problem, but it got fixed, and those people are good friends of the chef"". I explained that we were promised the room if it became available, that my Mom is 75 and also battling a malignant disease, and that we were bumped after waiting for 2 months"" and the hostess just shrugged and said ""Sorry"" at which point I burst into tears. I have been so upset since Saturday.I will NEVER go back and intend to let people know that you are NOT TREATED well by Il Capriccio!!Also the food was good but not amazing and certainly not worth the price!!!!I mean 30 dollars for potato gnocchi that was swimming in Olive oil???Risotto with Lobster that you can't taste because it was heavily flavored with Pesto?But more importantly we go out to eat for the experience, and I was sorely and sadly very very disappointed! Pros: They had a great waitstaff, except the Sommelier.Nice bar, easy parking. Cons: Management and Hostess who could care less, A Bitter Troll of a Sommellier that was snooty and condescending. A wine list with majority high end prices and very little to order under 100 dollars. more

Hands down the best Northern Italian food I've had around Boston. Much better than most places in the North... more

Hands down the best Northern Italian food I've had around Boston. Much better than most places in the North End. It's another pricey, upscale pla... more

as good as any meal(if not better)i had in roma or firenzi.staff extremely helpful,especialy wine steward/owner.very timely service in a very nicely appointed room more

Incredible wine list! \r \r Try the small plates for a taste of everything! \r \r Well balanced menu- more

Incredible wine list! Try the small plates for a taste of everything! Well balanced menu- more

I dont know who put this resturant in the class that it is but lets just say i thought i was at olive garden with inflated prices. where do i start the design of the place makes me feel like i am in a christmas sports bar and thats on the day that you actually see the design threw the sea of tables that they pack together to maximize there revenue. the food was typical italian at any walk in place that you dont need a reservation for. I saw a review for a person that eats here many times a week , and frankly i feel sorry for that persons stomach and wallet because the portions are miniscule and the prices are enormous when i was in the resturant i felt like i bought a talked up as seen on tv product that broke as soon as i recieved it. if this was a reasonably priced chain italian food place i would have been satisfied. Pros: hard liqour to black out the experience Cons: everything else more

My fiance and I visited Il Capriccio after hearing great things about it from a few people. We even made reservations three weeks in advance to celebrate a special occasion. By the time the day of our reservations came around, we were eager to see what Il Capriccio had to offer. Pros: Good food, good wine list Cons: Bad service more

Two of the entrees had to be sent back because they were too fatty. Also we had to wait an inordinate amount of time to have our orders taken even though the restaurant was not very busy. The food was good, but not enough to justify the inflated prices. Plus, the server didn't ask me if I wanted to take home my half eaten entree. Just a little insult to add to an already not great dining experience. There was nothing about the food or service to justify the kind of prices they charge. more

I just love this place. I eat there once or twice a week and I just can't say enough about the place. I eat out often and have even ventured out to lessor expensive places but I keep coming back. I have found that even though it may be a little pricey, the food is excellent. My favorites are the beet salad and of course, the risotto is the best I've ever had. It's also nice that the menu changes monthly, so there is always a nice surprise. And of course, my bartender's make the best cosmopolitan's and martini's. more

Make the trek to Waltham for this amazing menu! The food is absolutely delicious, and the wine selection is extensive and complements the food well. Call ahead for reservations, as the restaurant is quite small and understandably popular. Save room for dessert- the brownie with pistachio icecream is to die for! Pros: attentive service more

I think this place is extremely overrated. If you are a snob and like to feel better than everyone else, by all means go to this restaurant. If you would rather have a nice evening and a good meal, in a place where you are allowed to have one hair out of place, this is not your restaurant. The food is good, yes, but not excellent. And to most people the menu items are unrecognizable. The wait staff are snooty, and a 20% gratuity, many times extrememly undeserved, is automatically added. I would not recommend this place to anyone I know. more