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Il Capriccio - NJ
Palladium style, with a touch of contemporary, the main dining room offers relaxed dining in comfortable armchairs. Tables are well spaced for privacy. Fresh flowers showcased in gentle lighting provide a most romantic effect. The romantic ambiance is complemented by soft piano music.
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65 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 65 reviews
5 stars
(28)
4 stars
(30)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(39)
- notable wine list(25)
- romantic(25)
- fit for foodies(20)
- neighborhood gem(19)
- good for groups(10)
Il Capriccio - NJ Reviews List
Review 1 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and even better service. Nice spot for romantic dinner.
Enjoy!!!"
Enjoy!!!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Old School Italian Done Well
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent choice for a special occasion. Service is very old school -- formal and rarely seen in current restaurant scene. Asparagus appetizer was excellent -- hot with perfectly al-dente asparagus under a thin crust of melted parmesan with pancetta .crunchies. Main entree' special was veal scallopini toped with slices of eggplant and tomatoe chunks. Perfectly done and a nice serving size."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 3 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always exceeds expectations
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Another exquisite dining experience at Il Capriccio. They never fail to impress both in food and service."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The best!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent. Just plain excellent. Just add one small 1/2 silk screen to shield the kitchen work station from the dining room and the restaurant would have been given 5 stars for all questions."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was very good and music
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was very good and music added a special touch. Service was excellent and chef let us share dishes by plating them in the
kitchen."
kitchen."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best veal I ever had! Nice
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Best veal I ever had! Nice menu and wine list."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was excellent, great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was excellent, great place for a special occasion ."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2007
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 8 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I took someone I was going
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I took someone I was going on a second date with and wanted a nice quiet dimmer so we could talk and get to know one another better. All was good until around 8:00 when two large parties arrived in what was our quiet backroom. The noise level expanded exponentially and what was suppose to be an intimate dinner turned into a shouting match.
On to the food. I ordered the Boston salad with a lemon vinaigrette dressing. The salad was so salty I couldn't finish it and I happen to like my food with a fair amount of salt so it would have been impossible for someone who was on any kind of salt restricted diet. My dates Brazzini main course was delicious as was my Tagliatelle Bolognese."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2009
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 9 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding and there is NO
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Outstanding and there is NO equivalent in the area. Food exquisite and service impeccable; felt like I was dining in Tuscany."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 10 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was delicious and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was delicious and they had live entertainment that was great. It is expensive."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 11 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had a business lunch at Il
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had a business lunch at Il Capriccio last week. The food and wine were both very good. The service was outstanding.I will go there again."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2006
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding experience. Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Outstanding experience. Food and Service was outstanding. Piano music was an unexpected bonus!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was not our first time
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was not our first time here. We have been here with our son (11 yrs), with a group of friends and the two of us. All were great and the food is delicious and well prepared.Thanks again and wish you best of luck and happiness."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was only average. Service
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was only average. Service only average. We have eaten here before and past experiences were much better."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2008
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Review 15 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was very attentive
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was very attentive & ambiance lovely. Very relaxed & beautiful interior - almost forget you're on Route 10. Special appetizer (tuna avocado spears with citrus mackeral) small but delicious. Chicken overcooked & not flavorful. Sauted spinach fabulous. Wish I had ordered different entree as others seemed enjoy their better."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The quality of the dining experience was great. Wonderful menu, piano background music, sumptuous decor."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Il Capriccio is one of the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Il Capriccio is one of the finest Italian restaurants in all of New Jersey rivaling the better NY spots. The service,ambiance, attention to detail,and the food especially are all top draw. We have been patrons for 2 decades and have never been disappointed. The addition of the Jerry Vezza jazz trio was a special treat. While on the pricy side it is worth every penny."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and service were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and service were great. The waiter decanted and aerated the wine without even asking. That's tremendous when you are spending north of $100 on a bottle."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2009
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 19 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Met at the bar with a group
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Met at the bar with a group of 7. The bar area is small but the service and food was great!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 20 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Simply was not impressed by
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Simply was not impressed by this place. Had high hopes coming into it, but just couldn't find the special something in the food to justify the prices we paid. Went here with my girlfriend for an anniversary. Everything was quite tasty, don't get me wrong, but I didn't feel it was worth the bill I paid. I still recommend, but not an overwhelming recommendation.
Service was also lacking. Our server was very nice, but not very attentive and everything took quite a while to come out. Was this because we were a young couple in a more expensive place? That's my guess."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Have to say this was a total
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Have to say this was a total wonderful dining experience. Started with a very courteous valet parking attendant. Our waiter, Martino was great. The music, decor, ambiance perfect.Excellent food, not overwhelming portions which is good.
It had been a while since I had dinner at Il Capriccio. I had forgotten how special it is."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always Pleasing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The restaurant, its service, ambiance, food and wine never fail to satisfy the discerning diner.From the moment you enter to the moment you leave you are catered to and your requirements are met. It is truly an excellent dining experience. Do not hesitate to go, it is a good value."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
AN CULINARY TRIP TO ITALY IN N.J.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"SUPER SERVICE from the minute you valet your car to the Hat Check person to the Maitre D' -Let's here it for Sal & Company-to the Wait Staff....Food is always EXCELLENT, choices are plentiful-imaginative creations and great flavorful results from appetizers to salads, to Pasta,To Entrees, to Coffee in many tasteful varieties and Desserts.
Don't wait - make reservations and ENJOY!!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of the best Italian restaurants
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of the best Italian restaurants around, the food is fabulous and the service is impeccable... we go there about once a month, and I have never been disappointed."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were seated in a small
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were seated in a small room in the back with several large groups, which was fine, except LOUD! Nothing really to be done about that I guess. I just hate SHOUTING a conversation with the group I'm with. As it got later, the groups left, so it wasn't loud all night long.
Other then that (and cold bread)... I really enjoyed Il Capriccio."
Other then that (and cold bread)... I really enjoyed Il Capriccio."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2004
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 26 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Going back for more...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I had an enjoyable dinner. The food was delicious, and the service was impeccable."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 27 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Visiting on business and didn’t
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Visiting on business and didn’t want to drive into the city. Had the great fortune to find Il Capriccio on Open Table. What a treat. Ambiance was perfect with well-appointed dinning, generous table spacing, and background piano. Food was superb: Particularly enjoyed the peppercorn encrusted rack of boar. And the service was impeccable. Lovely evening."
Dined on 01/16/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 28 for Il Capriccio - NJ
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food is amazing especially
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is amazing especially the gnocchi. Great service and amazing piano players who plays modern hits. Awesome.
Valet parking only and outdated decor are the only things that need improvement
Amazing place!"
Dined on 01/18/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Il Capriccio - NJ
Based on the average of (37) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate