Caprice bistro

A very quaint bistro across from the Cape Fear River just off the River Walk. The food was delicious. The service was great. It’s upstairs/downstairs so the servers work very hard to get drinks and good to the diners on both levels. I would say my only critique would be I prefer my French Onion Soup with beef stock. The chicken stock lacked a little of the richness but it was still very good.

The bean, rabbit and sausage dish (Wild Game Cassoulet) was very good - it is lentil based vs navy beans I have had above Seattle at Russell's. The espresso martini was a A- a couple more expresso beans would have made it better IMHO. The salmon au vert my friend got tasted great, but was over salted a bit. The pistachio crust was great with a bit of greenery on top was excellent . The problem it was just extra salt IMHO - My friend agreed - one side was over salted not the pistachio herb infusion. The salmon was still good - cooked, paired & presented about perfectly. The french green beans were good & herb infusion on the salmon was excellent. Service was excellent. So if I would change one thing in case they are reading this I would just go a bit lighter on the salt on the salmon. There were several menu item ls I would love to try: house beef, crepe with cheese & mushroom sauce, trout etc... I hope to return. A couple menu shots are below

Had an amazing experience — the atmosphere was cozy and laid-back, the service was super friendly, and Chef James absolutely crushed it with the food. Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. It’s the kind of spot where you instantly feel comfortable, get treated well, and leave talking about how good the meal was. Easily a 5-star visit and a place I’ll be coming back to for sure.

The service was decent but not exceptional. The duck confit and trout were delicious. The profiteroles have changed from our previous visit and not as good. The chocolate torte had some type of unwanted mousse layer on top. Always good atmosphere.

Been dining at Caprice since moving to Wilmington in 2018. Love it! Though I miss the previous owners tremendously the new owners are doing fabulous job. Stopped in the other night just for cocktails and as usual they did not disappoint!

Caprice Bistro was a delightful discovery in Wilmington. My wife and I were visiting on an overnight trip from Raleigh, hoping to have a good meal and visit Wrightsville Beach for some winter sun. I originally decided to make a reservation at Caprice after seeing that they offered one of my favorite dishes, Beef Bourguignon. We had taken a sunset stroll along the riverfront and were pleased to see that Caprice Bistro on Market Street was just steps from the waterfront. The street was festively lit with holiday lights. The best dining location is upstairs. The vibe was established with eclectic music in the background, the icy shake of a cocktail mixer, and intriguing artwork on the brick walls. We enjoyed a cozy table next to the window overlooking the street. We opened with sparkling wine, a Cremant for me and Le Toast D'Hiver, a cocktail made with Brut, Grand Marinier, and a Demerara sugar cube, for my wife. This was accompanied by Crepe Caprice, delicate crepes filled with spinach, Gruyere, Parmesan, and Brie, topped with a mushroom Sauce. I ordered the Beef Bourguignon with French Pinot Noir, and my wife opted for the Salmon au Vert, a pistachio-crusted salmon. She enjoyed a glass of white Bordeaux with her dish. The Bourguignon was delicious, although my preference is for large cubes of beef, rather than the larger cuts that were served. That allows for more of a stew-like dish. The taste, though, was certainly spot-on. The service was outstanding, and the meal was delicious. Yes, we topped it off with a nice flourless chocolate cake for dessert. Two minor suggestions: First, the glassware should be upgraded to Riedel or something similar to match their well-curated wine list. Second, we enjoyed the artisan-baked bread, but it is even better served warm. All-in-all, this was a great restaurant discovery. We shall return!

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 😃

Super cute and quaint bistro. The service was excellent. Beautiful location. I do have to say the special mushroom and leek Mac and cheese was amazing. Easily one of the best macs Ive ever had and I dont even like mushrooms!!!

Wilmington has our hearts - and that is easy to say when you can walk around and the street is filled with great eats. Capri bistro is one of the restaurants that grabbed our hearts. Venue: ambient, classy and cozy. Food: we ordered French onion ( we just have to at every French restaurant) and I'm glad we did. Was worried it would be too salty but it was seasoned just right. Sausage and crepe was very hardy- the Gruyère cheese crepe was amazing with the red wine recommended Cocktails: loved it! Recommend espresso martini! Service: excellent service. Price: Very reasonable for French cuisine

Sometimes you are in a new area and looking for a place to eat., Wilmington has many good places to try. But one night it was a bit early and we wanted to find someplace new. We found Caprice Bistro before 6pm and decided to step in. This was like stepping back into Paris, where we had been a few months before. It was exactly what you would find there. Sitting at our table the place was still empty, but was beginning to fill up with reservations. We were lucky. Also, at the hour we arrived they still had a special offer on special dinners prior to 6pm. Looking over the menu the waiter told us of the specials for the evening along with the special meals at that time. We always could order our beverages (red wine of course) and any other items to select. While he went for the beverages, we looked at the menu in detail. When he returned we knew what we wanted. To start, our appetizer was a Cheese Crepe to start with. This was a freshly made crepe that was filled with four (4) different cheeses known of in France. There was also a slice on the folded crepe. The crepe itself was covered with a sauce with fresh mushrooms and spice. It was rich and flavorful, and warm. Ideal to slice a piece and have it with the freshly made bread that was ideal. With a glass of wine this would make a meal unto itself. Next course, and a special of the evening, is Steamed Mussels in a red sauce (your choice). It was served with an order of French Fries that was also freshly made and warm. The mussels themselves were fresh and sweet for the day. These were new and enjoyable. The portion the right size. Just enough to have and enjoy. One other course to have was French Onion Soup. This was as you expect in France. It was not heavy and filled with onions. It was trastey and flavored with the right amount of onions. It naturally had the slice of bread in the broth. As for the cheese, it was more than you expected. So, if you like cheese on the soup, this is how you get it in Paris. Having this dinner put us back to being in Paris and eating at the same pace you eat in Paris. Casual and relaxed. Conversations and dinner. Ideal and making you wish you had ordered even more. At the end of this meal we were done. No room for dessert. But that looked good. The team is excellent and kind. The portions are typical of France. The price is good for what you are receiving. Caprice Bistro will be a place I shall return to next time I am in town. I am already thinking of what I might order the next time I am there. Our compliments to the chef. Merci....(in my limited French).

Cute and great place for happy hour in Downtown Wilmington! My friend and I were in town for a long weekend trip, and she wanted to check out some of the shops on the riverwalk. While visiting the shops we came across Caprice Bistro and saw the Happy Hour specials in the window and decided we would try it out. They opened shortly before we arrived so we were the first customers of the day. The host took us upstairs to the bar area and showed us where Happy Hour would be available. You can sit at the bar, in the high tops by the bar, or a cute section near the bar with some couches. We decided to sit on the couches and that area was perfect and comfy. The entire staff was extremely friendly and helpful! We started with drinks. I ordered a lemon drop and then a Hugo Spritz and they both were delicious. The bartender was great. For food we ordered a few apps to share off the Happy Hour menu. We got the mussels, frites, and calamari. So delicious and the prices you can't beat. $5 for the frites and calamari and $7 for the mussels. The portions were great for the price as well. We also received complimentary bread which was fresh and delicious...and perfect to dip in the sauce for the mussels. So glad we stumbled upon this spot and will definitely return when I'm back in the area.

We had a wonderfully intimate evening with friends at Caprice Bistro. From drinks on the sofa upstairs, to a cozy table by the window and fabulous food at each course. Another HIT in downtown Wilmington. We enjoyed cocktails to start, shared the Salad Cou Rouge, I had the Beef Bourguignon and hubs had the Steak Frites. We finished the meal with a shared Crème Brulé. Everything was flavorful, seasoned perfectly, and just the right portion. Service was impeccable and allowed us to enjoy conversation while also keeping our drinks full and responding to our needs.

Started with authentic French baguette and butter. French onion soup was delicious. Ambience was busy and noisy Pictures on the walls had the French paintings Server was friendly and service was prompt.

I have been to Caprice a couple of times and have enjoyed my experience. The food was delicious, and the craft cocktails were fun. Their seating is a little tight. I prefer a little more elbow room to have intimacy with whoever I am having a meal with. However, overall, we enjoyed our food, and our service was attentive. Upstairs in the lounge, I had a lovely cocktail with my other sister. It was a very pleasing atmosphere.

Definitely a hidden gym in downtown Wilmington. Stumble up on this little spot as we were walking on date. I loved these narrow stairs up to this upstairs bar, French lounge music In the background. The most amazing old-fashioned. I've had. The service is great, Sinyun Was so nice. Definitely bookmarking this place for the next visit . Go check the spot out. Perfect for a girls/date night

We enjoyed our experience greatly, recommend an early reservation for a more quiet evening. Food was terrific and service was thorough but not intrusive. Thanks for a great meal

Caprice used to be one of my favorite restaurants in Wilmington. There are new owners recently and at first everything seemed to be very similar to how it it been in the past with the original owners. Last nights dinner was not up to par. #1 the bread is not as good and crispy as it was in the past, #2 we were served lukewarm and extremely overcooked calamari. We did return it and the second serving was hot and pretty good. #3 and most important , the waterzooie which has been my favorite for years was sub par last night. Some of the fish didn't taste right; fishy! The sauce was unusually rich and the whole presentation was lacking. Disappointed!

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!!

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.

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.

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

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

I really wish I could give Caprice Bistro a better review. My wife and I have been going there for special occasions for many years, and it was always a fine dinner. Earlier this year, owners Thierry Moite and his wife sold Caprice Bistro to new owners, and you can really tell the difference. My wife and I visited a couple of weeks ago for the capstone dinner to our 41st anniversary trip to Wrightsville Beach. Strike One: we arrived at 7:30 and were told by our server that there was no French onion soup. At a French restaurant. At 7:30. Basically second dinner sitting. Strike Two: I ordered the pork chops, because the lack of French onion soup dashed my plans to eat off the app menu. The sauce was fine, and the veggies were okay, but the pork chop--the star of the plate--was horribly overcooked. It feathered when cut with a knife, was shock white inside, and chewy as shoe leather. The server agreed that it was overcooked and offered to take it back to the kitchen, bit by then we had been there for almost an hour and a half, because service was so incredibly slow, and our parking was going to expire. Strike Three: The server said she'd take the inedible pork chop dish off our bill, but when the bill arrived it had not been taken off. She apologized and said Caprice would refund that amount. I said that was unlikely, and two weeks later I have still not received a refund on my card. All in all, Caprice Bistro is apparently struggling under the new owners. Our service was incredibly slow, key menu items were not available, and the food preparation was unacceptable. Finally, they didn't follow up on the promise to refund the price of my dish. We'll think long and hard about returning. I miss the Caprice Bistro we enjoyed under Chef Thierry.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Traveling on business I had dinner here a couple years back and thoroughly enjoyed everything about my experience so as I was back in town I had to revisit! I can't explain just how fantastic this place is.. the ambiance is PERFECT .. the meal, from the Escargot appetizer to the Lamb Shank entree and the dessert cheese board was phenomenal ...First Prize again! and the service at the upstairs bar ( from Lauren) was perfection. I can't say enough about my experience and I hope those of you reading this will make an effort if ever you're in Wilmington NC to make this place a priority. Class Act! The ENTIRE EXPERIENCE...

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!

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!

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

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.

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,

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.

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

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!

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!

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.

When you make a reservation, they give you a time limit for your table and then when the next party gets there early, they move you out of your table. Additionally, without any notice, they add extra fees when using a credit card. Very poorly run.

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.

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.

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​

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.

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!!!!

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.

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.

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!!

***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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

We went to Caprice this past Sunday. Had early reservations and sat at the bar before going to our table. Our bartender was awesome. Since they weren't too busy quite yet she had some time to chat - we really enjoyed ourselves at the bar. The staff applied no pressure to get to our table so we meandered over about 15 minutes after our scheduled reservation. Our server was super attentive but not hovering. We started with a glass of champaign and the charcuterie board, which was fantastic. My husband followed with the pork cheeks and I had the duck confit. He loved his pork my duck was just so-so. It was just a little tougher than I expected. For dessert we shared the Pistachio Crème Brûlée. Folks, do NOT pass this up. It was amazing. I think I may have even dreamed about it that night. Even the two little macarons served on the side were scrumptious. Overall it was a great experience. If I could give 4.5 stars I would and the only hold back to 5 was my duck.

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.

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.

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!!!