Calamari was great, fresh and not chewy. Arugula with pear salad was good. Could have used more slices of pear, but still a good salad. My wife ordered the Waterzooi and it also was a good dish of seafood. Definitely will revisit this restaurant when we return to Wilmington
Mia Pestano
The food here was amazing here! My partner had the “Mussels Mariniere” and I had the “Chicken Au Jus.” The atmosphere was quiet, intimate, and romantic. The service was pretty good. For dessert, my partner had the Crème Brûlée and I had the Cafe Legouis. We both loved the experience and recommend to anyone visiting downtown Wilmington!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Steak Frites, Crème Brulee, Chicken Au Jus
Jessica B.
Been here a few times and it never disappoints. We had Elliot as our waiter and he was very good. The food is top notch and seasoned well. I had the duck and my boyfriend got the lamb. It was his first time here and he was impressed with the food and said the martinis are the best he's ever had. The ambiance and environment is so nice and relaxing. 10/10!
Scott C.
Caprice bistro reminds my honey and I of the old hotels which are now restaurants that you find in Pennsylvania. It has an old time feel to it's decor. The server was polite attentive and informative even though she was dealing with multiple tables. We started with warm fresh bread and olive oil on the side with the leeks au gratin dip and the crepe caprice which were both delicious. We both had the salmon au vert which we both liked very much but we thought the portion of salmon which we were served was a little on the smaller side in terms of size. But they were seasoned and cooked perfectly. We particularly liked the pistachio crust on the salmon. We both cleaned our plates. For dessert we shared the dessert triplet and the macarons which both tasted fresh creamy flaky crunchy and yummy. We complimented the meal with a cup of espresso. Very enjoyable dining experience we had here and we wouldn't mind coming back. I wanted more!
Stephanie Scales
The food is delicious and the service is spectacular. Highly recommend the French onion soup, crepe, and steak. Based on our experience I would guess everything is good. The restaurant itself is a little cramped but cozy and romantic.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Bourguignon, Crepe Caprice, French Onion Soup
DomB
Nice cozy place. We sat upstairs and the noise was very tolerable. The food was great. I had the trout and my wife had the chicken. Would definitely recommend. Very low key atmosphere.
James Epstein
Had a beautiful dinner experience, the escargot were delicious as was the rest of our meal! A perfect evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Confit, Waterzooi House Specialty
Tom Pezdek
Wow, we are from Raleigh. So good. So rich. What an incredible find. Our new Wilmington favorite restaurant. Lamb, cream brûlée and chocolate mousse. We are real foodies. This is some of the best food we have ever eaten. The problem is we will be driving to Wilmington just to eat here.
CeCe McFly
The food was wonderful. The escargot and crème brûlée were top notch. The ribeye was the cut of the say and that wasnt really good. It was tough at MR temp.
Chris
Food was delicious! Most tables are way too close for my comfort. One feels like they're dining with strangers. I asked for house Chardonnay listed at $10/glass. Server said I had two choices French or California and I chose California. Was charged $32 for two glasses! This is not ethical! Very disappointed!
This is our second visit to Caprice. Service and food was excellent. We were going to a play and they accommodated our timing. We had Leek Gratin, two beef dishes, a wonderful red wine and a great creme brulee. We will definitely go back for a special occasion.
becky sheridan
I don’t usually write reviews, but our meal was so over the top good I just had to! We started off with the escargot and French onion soup, which transported us back to a recent trip to Paris, so delicious. For our main course I had the mussels and my boyfriend had the beef. After 3 servings of bread to soak up the amazing sauces, we were stuffed. Really wanted to try the crème brûlée, but just no room left. Next time! Service and atmosphere were wonderful, but the food took center stage! Will definitely be back next time we’re visiting Wilmington, thank you!!!
PVringoes
Food and ambiance are great. Service was confused about getting us cocktails well after appetizers were done and wine was already delivered. Not our waiter's fault but they should address bar help to get drinks out in a few minutes, not 15-20. Will still go back to try other things
Zaneta B.
If you're looking for a romantic restaurant near the coast, look no further. The food was absolutely delightful, and the food melted on your palate in the most exquisite way. It's the perfect place to take your loved one on Valentine's Day with its intimate ambiance and delicate cuisine. Overall, I would definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a special and romantic dining experience.
Calamari was great, fresh and not chewy. Arugula with pear salad was good. Could have used more slices of pear, but still a good salad. My wife ordered the Waterzooi and it also was a good dish of seafood. Definitely will revisit this restaurant when we return to Wilmington
The food here was amazing here! My partner had the “Mussels Mariniere” and I had the “Chicken Au Jus.” The atmosphere was quiet, intimate, and romantic. The service was pretty good. For dessert, my partner had the Crème Brûlée and I had the Cafe Legouis. We both loved the experience and recommend to anyone visiting downtown Wilmington!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Steak Frites, Crème Brulee, Chicken Au Jus
Been here a few times and it never disappoints. We had Elliot as our waiter and he was very good. The food is top notch and seasoned well. I had the duck and my boyfriend got the lamb. It was his first time here and he was impressed with the food and said the martinis are the best he's ever had. The ambiance and environment is so nice and relaxing. 10/10!
Caprice bistro reminds my honey and I of the old hotels which are now restaurants that you find in Pennsylvania. It has an old time feel to it's decor. The server was polite attentive and informative even though she was dealing with multiple tables. We started with warm fresh bread and olive oil on the side with the leeks au gratin dip and the crepe caprice which were both delicious. We both had the salmon au vert which we both liked very much but we thought the portion of salmon which we were served was a little on the smaller side in terms of size. But they were seasoned and cooked perfectly. We particularly liked the pistachio crust on the salmon. We both cleaned our plates. For dessert we shared the dessert triplet and the macarons which both tasted fresh creamy flaky crunchy and yummy. We complimented the meal with a cup of espresso. Very enjoyable dining experience we had here and we wouldn't mind coming back. I wanted more!
The food is delicious and the service is spectacular. Highly recommend the French onion soup, crepe, and steak. Based on our experience I would guess everything is good. The restaurant itself is a little cramped but cozy and romantic.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Bourguignon, Crepe Caprice, French Onion Soup
Nice cozy place. We sat upstairs and the noise was very tolerable. The food was great. I had the trout and my wife had the chicken. Would definitely recommend. Very low key atmosphere.
Had a beautiful dinner experience, the escargot were delicious as was the rest of our meal! A perfect evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Confit, Waterzooi House Specialty
Wow, we are from Raleigh. So good. So rich. What an incredible find. Our new Wilmington favorite restaurant. Lamb, cream brûlée and chocolate mousse. We are real foodies. This is some of the best food we have ever eaten. The problem is we will be driving to Wilmington just to eat here.
The food was wonderful. The escargot and crème brûlée were top notch. The ribeye was the cut of the say and that wasnt really good. It was tough at MR temp.
Food was delicious! Most tables are way too close for my comfort. One feels like they're dining with strangers. I asked for house Chardonnay listed at $10/glass. Server said I had two choices French or California and I chose California. Was charged $32 for two glasses! This is not ethical! Very disappointed!
Restaurantji Recommends
This is our second visit to Caprice. Service and food was excellent. We were going to a play and they accommodated our timing. We had Leek Gratin, two beef dishes, a wonderful red wine and a great creme brulee. We will definitely go back for a special occasion.
I don’t usually write reviews, but our meal was so over the top good I just had to! We started off with the escargot and French onion soup, which transported us back to a recent trip to Paris, so delicious. For our main course I had the mussels and my boyfriend had the beef. After 3 servings of bread to soak up the amazing sauces, we were stuffed. Really wanted to try the crème brûlée, but just no room left. Next time! Service and atmosphere were wonderful, but the food took center stage! Will definitely be back next time we’re visiting Wilmington, thank you!!!
Food and ambiance are great. Service was confused about getting us cocktails well after appetizers were done and wine was already delivered. Not our waiter's fault but they should address bar help to get drinks out in a few minutes, not 15-20. Will still go back to try other things
If you're looking for a romantic restaurant near the coast, look no further. The food was absolutely delightful, and the food melted on your palate in the most exquisite way. It's the perfect place to take your loved one on Valentine's Day with its intimate ambiance and delicate cuisine. Overall, I would definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a special and romantic dining experience.
Best French restaurant in
Food: 5
Service: 5