Caprice bistro

French restaurant · Wilmington

Caprice bistro

French restaurant · Wilmington

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10 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401

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French bistro with mussels, crêpes, and seafood stew  

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9 Classic Wilmington, North Carolina, Restaurants Worth a Visit | Eater Carolinas

"Not only did chef Thierry Moity start the trend of Wilmingtonians dipping their frites in mayonnaise instead of ketchup, he introduced coq au vin and escargot to a town filled to the brim with peel-n-eat shrimp and jumbo lump crab cakes with his snug little bistro, and where else in North Carolina will diners have the opportunity to eat waterzooi (a traditional Belgian chicken or fish soup)?" - D.R.E. James

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A longtime French staple from chef-owners Thierry and Patricia Moity. Classic dishes, charming service, and a timeless upstairs lounge have earned consistent acclaim from regional publications and diners alike.

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Mohan Shash

Google
Tried this restaurant a week ago for dinner. They helped us with a table quickly and got us in without a reservation. The service was chaotic, I had to ask for the waiter many times, ordered a beer that never showed up until I persisted and then wrong food showed up which had to be corrected so my wife ended up finishing her meal while I wait for my food; this could be a honest mistake, however, overall I was not pleased with the service. The food tasted good and comes hot to your table so it’s not sitting there. I wouldn’t mind going back and trying the profiteroles with the ice cream as that’s what we wanted 😃

Stephanie Evans

Google
4.5 ⭐️ Ate here to celebrate our anniversary. Set upstairs and it’s a lovely atmosphere. Had the featured fish, mahi mahi which was potato encrusted with a buerre blanc sauce on bed of rice and veggies. Started with arugula salad (featured). Salad was huge! Fish was fab! Also had the rabbit sausage app. All wa yummy and would definitely go again and recommend!!

Celleste

Google
First of all, thank you for taking us as a walk in, last minute! This was an exquisite dinner for our group of 4, the charcuterie was amazing, great cocktails and the Beef Bourguignon is a 10/10 meal, you’re missing out if you don’t order this! The server was top tier, was so well attentive and made the experience even better. This is our new favorite spot and we will be back!

Rob Longo

Google
Caprice Bistro is a great place to eat, especially if you like French food. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the food is excellent. They also have a happy hour with small plates. We enjoyed the Calamari, mussels, and crepes. If you like a seafood dish I highly recommend the "Waterzooi". The atmosphere is quiet and relaxing. Upstairs is a lounge bar with a great mural! We will be back!

Caryn McCarthy

Google
Caprice was my intro to food in downtown Wilmington and did not disappoint. We had the fish special of the day which was really good and the Waterzooi which I can absolutely see why its the house speciality. The cook on all the fish is great, the stew is so yummy. I like a chowder so I expected to enjoy it but it exceeded my expectations. I also love a good crème brûlée and this was that. It was so smooth and the flavor was perfect. Would definitely stop by again! Only thing I'd change, is I'd get a 6pm reservation and stop by the bar for bar bites first. Also definitely recommend coming on Thursday for the cocktail specials.

Dawn Dykstra

Google
Love this restaurant! They have a great bar upstairs and they make the most delicious cocktails! The food is equally great, although we didn't eat on our last vist, just went in for drinks. If you happen to visit Wilmington NC this restaurant is top notch in the downtown/Cape Fear river area. Don't hesitate to try this great restaurant.

Mikala Marie

Google
First of all, I would like to say that this was my favorite restaurant in Wilmington UNTIL Yesterday! It was my 40th birthday and my husband’s birthday. We arrived sat down and ordered a cocktail each and a appetizer. Our appetizer arrived before we were given a glass of water or any drinks. My cocktail was terrible which is not normally the case this place is known for its great drinks. I couldn’t see my server so i went to the bar to ask if i could have a new one made. I was attacked verbally by the bar server in front off her staff members and the other customers in the restaurant. She verbally abused me for minutes telling me i always complain and that she has had enough Yelling the whole time and completely embarrassing me. I told her she had confused me with another customer and that this is only my second time in the restaurant this year. I told her she must be getting me confused with somebody else but she continued to rant and rave at me to the point i was left in tears! I have never felt so verbally abused! In the end she said she would make me another drink, but my night and birthday had been ruined. I tried to sit down and enjoy my meal, but I was too upset. I later found out this woman was the manager. I cannot believe how poorly I was spoken to by her and that this is someone that is running the restaurant! Save to say i will never return to the restaurant again if this is how management treat their customers! And i will make sure to let all my Community friends, and family know to stay clear of this restaurant!

Victoria Voight

Google
We were really looking forward to eating here. The food was good but I am not sure it was worth the price. The tables are close together and it felt a bit claustrophobic. My duck confit was good but not great. The charcuterie board was tasty.

Charles R.

Yelp
Had a wonderful dinner at Caprice Bistro on Saturday night. My wife and I shared the Leeks as an appetizer, and I had the Leg of Lamb and my wife had the Waterzool. It was all great! Well done!
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Stephen H.

Yelp
Cool vibe, I like that the bar is upstairs. Only indulged in the Happy Hour bar menu trying everything once. A couple of items stood out. One, the mussels and two was the rabbit sausage. That was outstanding and required a second helping. Next time I will try dinner but don't pass up the HH vibe
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Wanda M.

Yelp
Went for dinner before a show at the Wilson Center! Service was top notch and Ambience great! We sat on top floor! Had 2 different Martini's which were great! French Onion Soup was best I've ever had! Crepe was a little boring! But biggest disappointment was the steak! Ordered Steak Frites, which was described as Rib Eye tonight, although menu says Filet! However, it was a NY Strip, which was a tough piece of meat, especially Given a $42 price tag! That was their special of the night, so they probably got confused on the order! Much better places to go for steak!
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Britney N.

Yelp
Great spot! Appetizers were amazing- we got calamari and the Brie crepe. Pork chop was really dry but listed as "juicy" or this review would be a 5. Sauces were amazing. Service was okay, took about 1.5 hours until we got our food after ordering and apps.
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Charles N.

Yelp
First visit with the new owners. The food and service were both outstanding. great new additions to the menu including Waterzooi - a house specialty of Cream-based Fish and Seafood Stew with Herbs, Leeks and Mushrooms. It was fantastic. i will definitely order it again. The wine list has been refreshed and is fantastic!!
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Star J.

Yelp
Enjoyed mussels provencal on mussels Monday with french riviera martini and escargot starter. Also tasted tomate tarte tatin starter. All yummy and as good as under past owners. Thanks.
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Aimee N.

Yelp
I enjoy this restaurant because the food is pretty good but I do think there are other French restaurants in town that are better. I don't particularly like downstairs dining as it is kinda stuffy and a much older crowd. Tonight I dined with two friends and we had the escargot and calamari as appetizers. Both were very good. I would recommend either I had the mussels with curry for my meal and it was also very good. Service is good, and I have never had a bad time here. Drinks are very pricey so be prepared to spend just as much on one drink as a meal. You really can't go wrong here for a date or a girls night out
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Pwyll W.

Yelp
Always a great meal and great atmosphere. This is a star and a cornerstone of the restaurants we have tried in Wilmington.
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cindy r.

Yelp
5 stars for the food and service. Ok, the food is amazing but Katie, our server made our experience even better. She knows the menus inside out and has this knack for assisting with the selection of the drinks, starters, entrees and desert. She was delightful and as busy as she was, she never missed a beat and she made a point to make sure we had an enjoyable experience. The food was the best I've had in a long time. ***** for the Rilletts.
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Laura K.

Yelp
One of our favorite spots in town. Great authentic food, good prices. Our most recent visit, our server was kind and attentive, but forgot one of the two appetizers we had ordered. Honestly, it ended up being a blessing! We were stuffed between the crepe appetizer and our meals. I love the chef's speciality, the Waterzooi (just get it, you won't be disappointed). Perfect creamy broth with generous chunks of so many different types of seafood. Salmon, mussels, shrimp, flounder. My boyfriend loves the beef bourguignon. So rich and tender. (Pro tip: order extra mashed potatoes, they're awesome) Check it out, promise you'll love it.

Jan P.

Yelp
The Caprice Bistro was a lovely surprise. We live in Raleigh and also in Boone and did not expect to find the quality of the fare we enjoyed at your place. Just perfect in every way,
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Teal G.

Yelp
I live this quant little spot with great service and friendly patrons. Great wine and cocktail options. Many gluten free me u choices. My food was excellent and even though they had a child's offering my 5 year old ate half of my trout hahaha! My husband's wasn't as good but it was a daily special. The wait staff was awesome. I love that there is no loud music so you can enjoy the company and conversation of your table!!!! I can't wait to visit again. Reservations seem to be a must so plan accordingly.

Jerry J.

Yelp
Food was excellent as always. Wait service was understaffed, so not as attentive as expected for a restaurant of this caliber. A 3% surcharge was added to bill for using a credit card with no prior notice. Not a biggie but it struck me as nickle and dime for a restaurant of this caliber.

Adam J.

Yelp
There has been a recent ownership change of this restaurant, which happens to be one of our favorites and Wilmington. They had put out a post saying that the menu would stay the same, but that they would also be adding more exciting specials. We went last night and were disappointed with the French onion soup. NOT the same. Unless the chef screwed up on our particular soups, or simply doesn't know how to make a French onion soup well, it almost seemed like they switched from a beef stock to a chicken stock. Also, and most disheartening, was that the cheese was not overflowing over the sides and crispy. It was more like a cheese soup. One of my wife's favorite dishes there is the salmon. Luckily, she asked if they still made it with the dill on top, but the waiter said that they did not or that they simply didn't have dill that day. That is what made that dish so special for her. She ordered the trout instead, which was excellent as usual. The last thing I noticed was with my favorite dish there, the fish stew. I have ordered that for years because of the delicious seafood mix. Last night was a bit different. Still delicious, but not quite the same magic. in the past large shrimp were always used and the fish was always a high-end catch, like halibut or Seabass or monkfish. Last night, the shrimp were medium size, and the fish was flounder which is typically a less expensive lower end fish. Hopefully, this is not their way of shaving off costs to increase profit. Overall great experience. Just a little different.
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Zaneta B.

Yelp
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.
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Jessica B.

Yelp
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!
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Bonnie S.

Yelp
It breaks my heart to write this mediocre review on this restaurant. It has been our favorite restaurant in the Wilmington area for the past 14 years. We made reservations last week as we now moved to Florida and whenever we visit the Wilmington area we make sure we visit Caprice bistro. My husband ordered the muscles in the curry sauce and I ordered the beef bourguignon. my husband woke up with severe stomach cramps around 3 o'clock in the morning after eating some of the muscles. I don't know if it's related, but I'm just sharing. My experience with the beef was not a good cut of beef and or not cooked long enough because it was quite tough and chewy. Definitely not what we're used to.
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Ed M.

Yelp
The real deal Food and service is incredible! Great seafood and French cuisine is outstanding Wine list plentiful! Enjoy.
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Deanna A.

Yelp
Ok some of the BEST food I've had in the area. Quality food. Quality service. Drinks were delicious! There's a fun seating area upstairs to get bevs too
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Jeff G.

Yelp
One of the best meals of my life. Cheeseboard, bread and oil/evoo. Beef bourgeois (wrong word) and an excellent Bordeaux red wine. Impeccable and non-intrusive wait staff. Crème brûlée and a double cappuccino for dessert. Celebrated today because of a huge win with my consulting firm. Went alone since my fiancé is in Manila. Patricia is warm and inviting. Her husband is a phenomenal and nuanced chef. I yearn to become a regular there this year. You will not regret it. Treat yourself!
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Emma G.

Yelp
Honestly, this might be my favorite place in town for a good, quality date night. Bare in mind, it is pricey, but it is worth it. As always, we made a reservation, but there was adequate seating on a Thursday. We started with the cheese plate, accompanied by lots of bread! I had the salmon dish and my boyfriend had the duck. Both were perfectly cooked and seasoned. Plus, it was presented beautifully. Our drinks were wonderful, too. I had espresso martinis, and they were just how I like them. My boyfriend enjoyed the brown sugar champagne cocktail. I finished with a glass of champagne and he had a pour of a dessert wine. Oh... dessert. How wonderful it was. I didn't really have lots of room, but we were celebrating and there is always room. I had the creme brûlée and he had the profiteroles. Both were wonderful. Our service was good, but slow. We weren't in a rush but that can be off putting sometimes. Our drinks and water stayed full though and that is where I judge the service! Overall, it was amazing. $200 for an app, two entrees, two desserts, and six drinks; can't complain based on the quality. I can't wait to go back!
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Cathy H.

Yelp
Amazing! The food, the service.....outstanding! One of the best meals I've had...... and I eat out more often than I should! The escargot... so good! You definitely need to try. But by far, the star was the waterzooi. Shrimp, mussels, various fish....... all melt in your mouth tender. The fish was like the seafood version of a hot Krispy Kreme donut. The herb cream sauce..... rich, creamy, but not over the top. It is the kind of dish that is so good, you have to force yourself to stop​

Be S.

Yelp
Disappointing experience tonight. Service by Elliott leisurely. The fries were uncharacteristically limp. Our entire evening was spoiled by a group of 8 on the other side of the room. They started at the bar, moved to couches where they became very noisy complete with singing, then moved to their table upstairs. We let them know how they inconsiderate they had been when we left. We also told the hostess about our experience and instead of apologizing, she just shrugged and said Americans are noisy. I think we won't go back for the foreseeable future.
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Sherry P.

Yelp
Anniversary dinner with another couple was lovely. All entrees, two Trouts, Salmon and Seafood stew were excellent. Service was great and we closed the restaurant with an Expresso martini and crème brûlée. Cocktails were very good and celebratory. Restaurant never disappoints.
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Monica P.

Yelp
Amazing dinner tonight (8/21/2022) at Caprice Bistro with our neighbors who invited us out to dinner. I had the Waterzooi, which is a house specialty. It was a seafood type stew/sort of a soup with shrimp, scallops, mussels, salmon, flounder in a light cream sauce. Tony had the Le Petit Cochon, pork tenderloin, braised cheeks, with bacon and beer. Our waiter, Drew was friendly and attentive. We shared a wonderful 2018 Bordeaux wine. This is a MUST go-to place for dinner in downtown Wilmington.
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Carolyn P.

Yelp
Make reservations. This is a very popular place because the food is scrumptiously delicious!! The service is excellent!! Have been here the last few years during vacation and it's a wonderful experience!!
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Monica M.

Yelp
Beautiful little French place. Absolutely love to dine and drink here. Wasn't actually my first time here, forgot to post a review the first time! Tonight we all got some lightly dirty martinis with kettle one vodka and no vermouth, and bleu cheese olives. Sooo delightful. We also ordered a serving of escargot that was served in a garlic crème sauce with a toasted baguette. Sadly the photo I got was after we devoured it, but wow was that a treat! 100% recommend to anyone in the area. Delicious and relatable service with a lovely French cuisine.
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Maria S.

Yelp
It is a pleasure to dine at Caprice Bistro, a cozy French restaurant on Market near the riverfront. Start with one of their signature cocktails, like the French 75, then sit back, relax, and let the wonderful staff cater to your every need. The food is lovingly prepared and will satisfy any Francophile. The Meli Melo salad, artisanal greens dressed with a dijon vinaigrette and topped with shaved Parmesan delivers a punch of flavor with every bite. A recent special of local flounder and shrimp a la Provencal, served to remind just how yummy and sweet our North Carolina shrimp taste, especially when cooked to mouth-watering perfection. For a fitting end to the meal, try the expertly scorched creme brûlée. Bliss. Other stellar dishes include the French onion soup, steak frites, Carolina trout, and salmon au vert. Food allergies? No worries, the staff will guide you expertly through the menu, and check with the chef if there's a question they can't answer. The menu helpfully notes GF options, and the kitchen can prepare an alternate sauce if necessary.

Pam C.

Yelp
Wonderful food and exceptional service by Meakin! Trout and beef bourguignon were delicious. We will be back!
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Laura M.

Yelp
I've been to Caprice Bistro twice now with family and have had an incredible experience both times. The restaurant is situated at the heart of downtown historic Wilmington near the river. It has a great ambience and usually requires reservations. Both visits we ordered the escargot as an appetizer. That dish is superb, and at the end, you have a yummy sauce you can use for the bread. For my main dish, I have tried the duck confit, which was absolutely mouthwatering. It's served with greens and mashed potatoes that are similarly delicious. Yesterday, I opted for their flounder special. It had a lemon flavored sauce with capers and topped with shrimp. It was extraordinary! We also got creme brûlée for dessert, and the caramelized sugar had a perfect crisp. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant and plan to come again. The prices are reasonable for an upscale experience with excellent quality.
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Y Yelp Y.

Yelp
***FOOD: Ohlala Chef's Kiss to this romantic quaint French Bistro. Almost Perfect meal. FRENCH BREAD -excellent although the balsamic & olive oil dipping (instead of butter) didn't seem very French, more like Italian appetizer; LOBSTER BISQUE- yum divine; assorted charcuterie -PÂTÉ & bread points, cheese & gherkins-very tasty; FOIS GRAS- melt in your mouth good; FROG LEGS (cuisses de grenouille)- good, although the legs had a heavily deep fried batter, so it looked big but had little meat; ESCARGOTS-good but it was in a creamy sauce/soup (not in traditional 6 hole escargot dish & not bathing in garlic butter); DUCK DUET- confit & pan seared w/ orange sauce- very very good cooked perfectly; LAMB SHANK- fall off the bone deliciousness; BEEF SHORT RIBS- OMG so tender and cooked bourguignon style just like the French do so well;. DESSERT TRIO - strawberry MOUSSE -oh wow so smooth and fluffy good; MACARON- have had better, (the best are the Laduree macarons in France, they have a store in DC). PROFITEROL- good (a little too much chocolate overtop & prefer mine with custard inside instead of whipped cream); TRUFFLE CHOCOLATE-ok ( didn't smell or taste the truffle, it was ok chocolate); LEMON SQUARE- good for lemon dessert Think the dessert was a good sampling so it can appeal to all diners (diners bound to like one of the desserts) Would have liked to have had Chocolate Mousse or Crème Brûlée or traditional Soufflé or Île Flottante. All in All nearly perfect dinner as end of the year celebration. also WINE LIST was extensive and superb, found wine hadn't seen in a long time. ***COST (OUT OF 4$) $$$ very reasonable for all you get in this prix fixe menu; ***DÉCOR: very very cozy French Bistro interior. Sat downstairs main, don't know what the upstairs is like. ***SERVICE: Professional service, Sheena our server was outstanding, very on point, courteous, water filled constantly, excellent wine recommendations, knowledgeable. Food came out hot and exceedingly fast; liked that our mains came and servers set the plate down at the same time, liked that they replaced & gave us fresh plates. Very accommodating & never felt rushed. ***RECOMMEND: TRIPLE YES YES YES HIGHLY RECOMMEND. will definitely be back. Perfect for celebratory dinner, anniversary romantic date dinner or just go every week dinner out because of the excellent food.
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Greg S.

Yelp
Well someone in the kitchen has had divine inspiration. The food is heavenly. We had the mushroom soup. Delicious, creamy and full of mushroom goodness. If you are from western PA I put this on par with Longwood Gardens soup! That is saying something! A mistake was made and they delivered a trio appetizer, we tried to decline but after it was on the table we were told it would be free and the apologized. The rabbit sausage was oh my god good, the pate, inspired,and the calamari well cooked, could of been crispier but still good. Another appetizer, the broiled leeks, absolutely yummy! Forget the fried crapes, they were crisp but greasy. Then we split an entree of mussels. Perfect meal! Killer coffee as well!!!!
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Kayla D.

Yelp
Came for our anniversary dinner, this was our first time here and it was outstanding. Good service and food was incredible. If we are ever in town again we will definitely return.

Charley O.

Yelp
Service was good. Food was meh. Just meh. Cocktails were great. Overall, based on what we ordered, lamb shank and chicken, I won't be back.
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Howard N.

Yelp
The service and ambiance were excellent. The Boeuf Bourguignon had the consistency of liver. The flavor was good, but it had a mealy texture on chewing.
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Jim O.

Yelp
If you want romantic French, this is the place! Food is wonderful and you can enjoy a cocktail upstairs either waiting or after dinner,
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Ken And Karen M.

Yelp
Amazing experience at Caprice tonight in an intimate setting for two. Delicious soups to start the evening with the perfect French bread and olive oil combination! Next the main dishes were scrumptious with the yummiest mash potatoes and veggie combos. The French Rose was a lovely accompaniment to this meal and reasonably priced. To top off the night was one of the most delicious dessert we have ever tasted!!! Nick took great care of us too! Can't wait to go back!!!

Kenton M.

Yelp
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

Kylee M.

Yelp
Truly the BEST meal i've ever had. Visited about a week ago and I am STILL thinking about the meal we had. Made a reservation very easily online and had the cutest window table upstairs. The restaurant itself is decorated beautifully and includes some sofas upstairs by the bar which were perfect for sitting and enjoying a drink before dinner. Service and the drinks were great but the real shinning star was the food! We started our meal with the French Onion Soup (which deserves ALL of the hype) and a salad (which had best tasting shrimp on it! what a surprise!). Both dishes were so delightful and warm and comforting without being too filling. Next we ordered the Mussels with Frites and Seafood Stew for our entrees and were again blown away by the complexity of flavors and just how delicious they both were. Seriously, every part of the seafood stew was cooked perfectly and the fries were the best i've ever had, perfectly crispy, hot and salty! For dessert we ordered the Profiteroles and Espresso Ice Cream and we're once again blown AWAY by the quality of dessert. The Profiteroles were perfectly sweet and rich with the fudge on top and the Espresso Ice Cream was perfectly smooth and bitter to cut through the sweetness. Have been seriously debating driving back down to Wilmington to eat here again, a MUST stop!
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Anna P.

Yelp
We had such a lovely dinner here last night. If they offer the heirloom tomato salad get it!! It was fabulous. The French martini is always my go to cocktail when I'm here. My husband started with calamari which he polished off and was full enough he could have been done. He did however have the duck confit which he also enjoyed. I chose the Beef Bourguignon delicious as always, even in the heat of summer. I always recommend at least trying the cocktail bar upstairs even if you don't eat dinner here. It's a great start or end to your night.

Robert B.

Yelp
Takeout Review - Caprice used to be our Favorite Restaurant in Wilmington - NO Longer - Took out 2 dishes last week for my Birthday: Beef Bourguignon & Norwegain Salmon. - Ratings - Beef was grade = B, the Salmon was grade = F. The Beef dish was pretty good, the beef was a bit tough, not tender & flaky as in the past. The Salmon was TERRIBLE - totally Dry and Tasteless. Wife is from Norway, who knows what fresh, moist, properly cooked salmon looks & tastes like. this salmon was murdered by having been overcooked. Caprice owners should ensure chefs know how to properly prepare quality & expensive Salmon, instead of overcooking it. - Sad to give up on our prior Fav restaurant.
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James H.

Yelp
This place has incredible ambiance. It's very cozy in there but a little loud and the tables are close to each other. The food was very good . We got the mussels and they were good but needed salt big time. I got the duck it was very good but needed more sauce. My wife got the trout which she said also needed salt. Our waitress was really professional and nice. We both got the red Bordeaux which was excellent. The coffee ice cream dessert with espresso was off the chart's delicious.

Shannon K.

Yelp
I came here on a Monday evening with my mother to enjoy some time together. We both hadn't been here in quite some time, and thought it might be a nice place to celebrate my birthday. Initially, things were nice. Neither of us were very hungry, so we both ordered a couple of appetizers - 2 salads, a crepe and calamari. Our first appetizers (1 salad and the crepe) arrived within 15 or 20 minutes, which was fine and they were tasty. But, it took over 40 minutes for the other salad and calamari appetizer to arrive, after flagging down the server, which was interesting given that only 4 other tables were occupied downstairs. By the time the server arrived, I had to leave for a work emergency and needed it to be boxed up immediately, and when I got home, I discovered that they didn't even include the marinara sauce for the calamari. I reside in downtown Wilmington about 50% of my time, and I suppose this was a gentle nod as to why I don't come to Caprice regularly. Thanks for the reminder.

Mike K.

Yelp
Great ambiance & gourmet food. Service was great. Neat trendy place to eat. Will be a repeat customer.
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Tiffany M.

Yelp
Loved the vibe here, went for an anniversary dinner in early July. I recommend going at sunset for the best view and to miss the heat of the day. The service was amazing and the food was just as good. Decent prices for it being "fancy" paid about $80 for two people, only one drink and no desert. Will be coming back next time I'm in Wilmington!
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Kylonda G.

Yelp
Words cannot express how delicious this place is so I must sing it!!!! Lol the food and price are exceptional!! It's so good I even tried the escargot!!! No I am not a fan of escargot but I will play for the team if it's served here! My fiancé speaks French so he enjoyed the communication with the sweetest hostess you could have in a genuine conversation. We came here for our anniversary and his birthday since they are a day apart and enjoyed every second of it. I will be back and highly recommending this establish to anyone I know!!!
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Ashley N.

Yelp
Love love love this restaurant! Came here with my husband during the winter and we loved the dim lights and the feel of the restaurant. Reminds me of those cozy NYC restaurants that we are used to back home. The service was impeccable and the waitress was so lovely. French cuisine has become my favorite as of late and I'm so happy that I chose this restaurant over the others in the area. The food was so good. I got mussels and my husband got the duck confit. I'd definitely love to come back next time I'm in the area.
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Edward C.

Yelp
This is must every time I visit Wilmington. Service and food are always outstanding.
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Pat D.

Yelp
Well, though we have been customers of this quaint restaurant many times over the last years, my wife and I dined at Caprice last week and left disappointed. On a positive note, the service (Sheena) was attentive and pleasant, the restaurant was not crowded and the noise volume was pleasantly low. The appetizers were solid (Rabbit Sausage & Salad w/ Arugula with Pear slices and Blue Cheese crumbles). Sadly, the Entrees were a swing and a miss. My wife ordered the Salmon au Vert and I ordered the Steak Frites. The Salmon showed up on a plate that was stupidly hot. The texture of the fish was ... hard for lack of a better explanation and the fish has been noticeably over salted. Unpleasant. My wife, only later, admitted that she only ate it so I did not notice and ruin the evening out. My Steak showed up several minutes after my wife's meal, without the frites. For whatever reason, it would seen the kitchen simply forgot about the other half of the meal, our server notices the oversight and, about 5 minutes later they showed up. As for the steak itself, it was on the very low end of how thin a steak one might hope for (and I get that steaks in a bistro are not typically very thick) and had a mealy texture to it. The sauce (in this case, an au poivre) seemed weak in flavor ... perhaps it could have used a bit more in the green pepper/cognac/butter. Either way, it is always disappointing when you are served a dinned that you know you can do better than the restaurant and at less than half the price. We were so let down that we simply skipped the desert and went about our evening. Again, had good meals there in the past and the staff was pleasant, but the dinner was nothing to celibate.. especially when dinner with tip was $170 for two. We will think twice before going back.