Capriccio by the Sea

3.7 (34)

$30 and under

Italian

2304 RT 35, Ortley Beach, NJ 08751

About this restaurant

Enjoy Italian and seafood in a casual family friendly atmosphere at Capriccio by the Sea. Enjoy your dinner or drinks out on the patio or indoors in the cozy and warm atmosphere. Start with appetizers, such as calamari fritto, a tender fried baby squid served with medium or hot sauce, or gamberoni freddi. There are many pasta dishes on the menu, including penne primavera, lasagna al forno and gnocchi al bolonese.
Capriccio by the Sea offers several fish-based dishes, including aragosta e gamberi alla francese, salmon alla tuscano, linguini Casablanca and zuppa di pesce. You also have several chicken or USDA prime beef choices on the menu like petti di alla parmesan, petto di pollo francese, filet mignon or porterhouse steak. Burgers, baskets and wraps also make an appearance at Capriccio by the Sea for those that prefer a more classic meal.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Open Daily from 1:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Website
http://www.capricciobythesea.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Kenneth Denier
Private party facilities
We have a private party room.

Location
2304 RT 35, Ortley Beach, NJ 08751
Neighborhood
Toms River
Cross street
1st Ave. & Rt. 35 North
Parking details
We have plenty of parking on the side and in the back lot.
Entertainment
Live Entertainment
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Baked Clams Oreganata$12.00
Fresh clams lightly dusted with an herb crumb, baked and topped with roasted garlic sauce
Calamari Fritto$12.00
Tender fried baby squid sued with our superb sauce (medium or hot)
Gamberoni Freddi$14.00
4 colossal shrimp served with our homemade spicy cocktail sauce
Mozzarella Caprese$14.00
Homemade mozzarella with sliced vine-ripe tomatoes, roasted red peppers, prosciutto di parma and & drizzled with 25-year aged balsamic
Rollatine Di Melanzane$10.00
Eggplant rolled and stuffed with three cheeses, topped with homemade marinara and fresh mozzarella
Mozzarella Encorozza$11.00
Fresh mozzarella slices between bread, eggbattered, encrusted with parmesan, pan-fried and finished with a rich marinate
Broccoli di Rabe con Sausage$14.00
Broccoli Rabe sauteed in Sicilian extra virgin olive oil with sweet Italian sausage, sliced garlic and red pepper flakes
Spiedini alla Romano$13.00
Fresh mozzarella between thick bread, then dipped in egg and encrusted in parmesan cheese and pan-fried, topped with a rich anchovy caper sauce
Tonno di Tartars$13.00
Diced Hilo Hawaii grade A tuna with lemon Infused sesame oil, chives, capers and garnished toast points
Zuppa di Mussels$11.00
Fresh month sauteed in a fresh marinara served sweet or fra diavlo

Zuppa - Soup

Pasta E Fagioli$7.00
White beans sauteed with prosciutto, sliced garlic and chili flakes in a rich broth with ditalini
Strucciatella alla Fiorentina$6.00
Homemade chicken broth with egg, fresh baby spinach and imported parmesan cheese

Pasta Di Casa - Homemade

Gnocchi alla Bolognese$18.00
Our homemade ricotta gnocchi, tossed in our "famous" meat sauce
Lasagne at Forno$17.00
Homemade pasta sheets filled with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan and fresh herbs
Melanzana di Parmesana$18.00
Layers and layers of fresh eggplant grated cheese and mozzarella, baked and topped with our homemade sauce, served with pasta
Penne Alla Vodka$19.00
Penne sauteed with fresh tomato sauce, a touch of vodka and cream, and finished with fresh parmesan cheese
Penne Primavera$19.00
Chef's fresh assortment of seasonal vegetables sauteed with sliced garlic and chardonnay
Penne Carciofi$19.00
Artichoke hearts sauteed with roasted park, herb mixed olives and roasted red peppers in a chadonnay sauce
Linguini del Porto$21.00
Baby manila clams sautéed with Aced garlic in a white wine and herb clam broth with diced plum tomatoes
Orecchiette con Cime di Rabe E Salsiccia$21.00
Homemade ear shaped pasta tossed with sliced garlic, broccoli rabe, fennel sausage in an evo broth

Pollo - Chicken

Petti Di alla Parmesan$21.00
Fresh boneless chicken breast, lightly breaded with herb crumb, pan sauteed and topped with fresh sauce, herbs and fresh mozzarella, served with pasta
Petto di Polio Francese$21.00
Boneless breast of chicken, lightly dipped in egg, then sautéed with roasted shallots, lemon and white wine, served over creamy lemon risotto
Petto di Pollo Scarpariello$21.00
Chicken sauteed with evoo, fennel sausage and mushrooms with a hint of rosemary in a rich roasted garlic lemon wine sauce
Petto con Granchi$22.00
Breast of chicken sautéed with lump crab meat, mushrooms and diced plum tomatoes in a fight lemon wine sauce
Chicken Aurora$22.00
Pan-seared chicken breast layered with gritted eggplant, roasted peppers and smoked mozzarella in a rose wine sauce
Petto di Pollo Murphy$22.00
Boneless chicken breast sautéed with sliced garlic onions, hot and sweet peppers, mushrooms in a rich wine sauce, topped with handmade potato chips

Pesce - Fish

Aragosta e Gamberi alla Francese$29.00
Lobster tail and shrimp clapped in egg, sautéed in a light butter, lemon white wine sauce, served with lemon risotto
Gamberoni alla Francese$24.00
Gulf shrimp dipped in egg, sauteed with roasted shallots, lemon and chardonnay, served over lemon parmesan risotto
Gamberoni alla Scampi$24.00
Gulf shrimp, pan seared then sauteed in a rich roasted garlic wine sauce, saved over lemon parmesan risotto
Linguini Casablanca$28.00
Lobster, shrimps, clams sautéed with mushrooms, fresh plum tomatoes, basil in a rich garlic wine sauce
Salmon alla Tuscano$25.00
Hand cut salmon, sewed with onions, capers, olives and fresh tomatoes in a wine herb broth served with lemon risotto
Gamberoni Alla Marinara or Fra Diablo$25.00
Gulf shrimp sautéed with fresh marinara or fradiable (spicy hot sauce) served over linguini. Please specify your sauce.
Blackened Salmon$26.00
Fresh North Atlantic salmon, hand cut, dipped in blackened seasonings pan seared in a cast iron pan, served with spinach lemon risotto
Zuppa di Pesce$32.00
A combination of lobster tail, shrimp, clams, calamari, mussels, simmered in a light red seafood broth served over Linguini

Bistecca - Steak USDA Prime Beef

Filet Mignon$32.00
8oz. petite cut
Filet Mignon$38.00
12oz. grande cut
Kansas City$52.00
20oz. prime, bone in, dry aged
Porterhouse$90.00
40oz.; Served for two; prime; dry aged

Risotto

Risotto al Gamberoni con Asparagi$23.00
Italian rice, cooked with fresh asparagus shrimp whip with a parmesan cheese
Risotta del Mare$27.00
Italian rice cooked with shrimp, calamari, clams and mussels in a light seafood broth reduction

Reviews

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3.7

(34)

4.0Food
3.8Service
3.4Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

34 Reviews

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Debra
New York City5 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 14, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Attended Capriccio for Restaurant Week. Made a reservation and was seated upon arrival. Server was attentive and prompt with service. Restaurant was not overly crowded as we went during off season, which was actually quite nice. We tend to patronize the local restaurants in the Fall, Winter and Spring months when the summer crowds have left the island. Will definitely go back!!
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DebraM
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 13, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
First time here! Our waitress Megan was phenomenal and we hope to see her when we return .
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SLL2015
New York City6 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 19, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Went for the first time. Had reservations for 7pm and were seat promptly. Apparently the restaurant had been reserved for a large private party. This had an effect on the night. Our waiter Sal was very nice and helpful. He went over the specials. We ordered a couple of drinks from the bar and placed our order. For appetizer we had mussels marinara and they were solid. For entree we ordered salmon and a lobster & shrimp meal. From the time the order was place it had to be about 40 minutes until any food showed up. I think the kitchen was overwhelmed by the party. When our meals did come they weren't hot. The food was good but would have tasted better if served immediately. I liked the menu and atmosphere and will Come back.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City34 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 15, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The staff was very attentive to my wife's allergy modifying a dish so she could enjoy a good meal. Food was delicious and fresh.
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Pdug
Philadelphia21 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 30, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our first time and we will be back. Everyone enjoyed the entres and apps. Unique blended flavors. Don't miss the lemon risotto which comes with many of the seafood dishes. All seafood was fresh and no heavy breading to mask the flavors. Full bar offers varieties of wine and mixed drinks.
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Zfamily
New York City6 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 30, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The red sauce was good, but no real prosciutto for the fig special. Also we were told the crab cakes were pan fried. They were deep fried.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City6 reviews
1.0
Dined on August 30, 2015
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Absolutely awful from the minute we walked in. At 8pm they had disco lights going and a loud, obnoxious lounge singer in a pink sequin shirt. Took an hour to get apps & my husband's came out burnt. Drinks were terrible. At an hour & 40mins with still no dinner I asked for the manager who never bothered to come over. We left without having dinner and went elsewhere. Horribly run! Waste of a Saturday night at the shore!
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lovinglavagirl
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 29, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were seated right on time per our reservation. The waiter was professional and knowledgable with regard to the wine list, the days specials specials and the regular menu. The food was outstanding from the appetizers to the dinners. It was fresh and prepared perfectly. We were pleasantly surprised and will definitely be back again very soon. Nice atmosphere, a friendly bar and dancing area and a nice setting with for quality dining. Not your fast food menu so it is alittle pricier but well worth it! A gem for the Jersey shore.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
New York City5 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 29, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was good but service needs improvement. Ambiance was ok but loud
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on August 28, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Food was very good. But took too long for dinner to come out. Seemed a bit understaffed. If they could fix the delays I think they are in good shape .
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Open Daily from 1:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Website
http://www.capricciobythesea.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Kenneth Denier
Private party facilities
We have a private party room.

Location
2304 RT 35, Ortley Beach, NJ 08751
Neighborhood
Toms River
Cross street
1st Ave. & Rt. 35 North
Parking details
We have plenty of parking on the side and in the back lot.
Entertainment
Live Entertainment
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Capriccio by the Sea

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Insalate

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Antipasti - Cold/Hot

Baked Clams Oreganata$12.00

Calamari Fritto$12.00

Gamberoni Freddi$14.00

Mozzarella Caprese$14.00

Rollatine Di Melanzane$10.00

Mozzarella Encorozza$11.00

Broccoli di Rabe con Sausage$14.00

Spiedini alla Romano$13.00

Tonno di Tartars$13.00

Zuppa di Mussels$11.00

Zuppa - Soup

Pasta E Fagioli$7.00

Strucciatella alla Fiorentina$6.00

Pasta Di Casa - Homemade

Gnocchi alla Bolognese$18.00

Lasagne at Forno$17.00

Melanzana di Parmesana$18.00

Penne Alla Vodka$19.00

Penne Primavera$19.00

Penne Carciofi$19.00

Linguini del Porto$21.00

Orecchiette con Cime di Rabe E Salsiccia$21.00

Pollo - Chicken

Petti Di alla Parmesan$21.00

Petto di Polio Francese$21.00

Petto di Pollo Scarpariello$21.00

Petto con Granchi$22.00

Chicken Aurora$22.00

Petto di Pollo Murphy$22.00

Pesce - Fish

Aragosta e Gamberi alla Francese$29.00

Gamberoni alla Francese$24.00

Gamberoni alla Scampi$24.00

Linguini Casablanca$28.00

Salmon alla Tuscano$25.00

Gamberoni Alla Marinara or Fra Diablo$25.00

Blackened Salmon$26.00

Zuppa di Pesce$32.00

Bistecca - Steak USDA Prime Beef

Filet Mignon$32.00

Filet Mignon$38.00

Kansas City$52.00

Porterhouse$90.00

Risotto

Risotto al Gamberoni con Asparagi$23.00

Risotta del Mare$27.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable