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Caffe Molise, Salt Lake City, UT

Caffe Molise

4.7
4.7
3473 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 38 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Occupying the historic Eagles Building on the corner of 400 South and West Temple street downtown, Caffe Molise opened in 1993 serving lunch and dinner daily. Featuring daily specials for lunch and dinner, with made-to-order appetizers, fresh and imported Italian pastas, main dishes and delectable desserts, we have been a fixture of Salt Lake City for 30 years. Staff favorites include our Ravioli con Zucca, the Arista, and Pappardelle al Sugo.

Peruse our award-winning wine and drinks menus including our seasonal craft cocktails.

When the weather is warm, enjoy our outdoor patio. Seating is limited; we request that guests keep dining to a 2 hour limit. Reservations are recommended; walk-ins are welcome. We are also available for curbside pick-up and gift card purchase. Cheers!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (801) 364-8833
  • Website
    http://www.caffemolise.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Fred Moesinger
  • Catering
    Featuring fresh fish, grilled meats, pasta, salads, and decadent desserts, with farm-to-table specials from the Caffe Molise family farm during harvest. We have a variety of fixed price set menus available, and love to get creative with bespoke menus if you have something special in mind. Catering for all events and budgets from weddings and holiday parties to box lunches for corporate events and breakfast / brunch trainings.
  • Private party facilities
    Caffé Molise has hosted hundreds of wedding ceremonies, receptions and rehearsal dinners. The garden patio makes for a memorable summer event. In the cooler months, our private dining rooms can accommodate all of your event needs, from corporate meetings to holiday parties, anniversaries, and more!
  • Private party contact
    Fred Moesinger: (801) 364-8833
  • Location
    404 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    On the corner of West Temple and 400 South
  • Parking details
    On street parking in front of the restaurant. Pay parking directly south and across the street to the east of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Get off on the TRAX Courthouse stop and walk 1 block West on 400 South Street.
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz every Friday night with the John Flander's Jazz Trio.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Dolce - Dessert

  • Dark Chocolate CakeUSD 8.00

    Decadent dark chocolate cake baked with a touch of cinnamon.

    • TiramisuUSD 11.00

      Lady fingers flavored with espresso, layered with sweetened Italian cream cheese.

      • CheesecakeUSD 8.00

        Traditional New York style cheesecake with berry sauce.

        • Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse CakeUSD 11.00

          Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse layered between a shortbread crust and dark chocolate ganache topping.

          • Gelato & SorbettoUSD 8.00

            Ask your server for today's selections.

            • Crème BrûléeUSD 9.00

              Traditional creamy vanilla bean custard with a caramelized sugar topping.

              • Bread PuddingUSD 11.00

                House-made seasonal bread pudding with caramel sauce. Ask your server for today's selection.

                Aperitivo - Digestivo

                Italian dining is a long and leisurely affair, usually capped by a little espresso & spirits. Usually the spirit of choice is grappa, a heady, high-alcohol tipple that is lightly sipped with espresso and sweets.

                • Ransom GrappaUSD 7.00

                  This is an exceptionally pure grappa, with balance,warmth and heat. Delicious with our chocolate desserts.

                  • 1.5 ozUSD 7.00

                • LimoncelloUSD 7.00

                  The traditional lemon-flavored Italian liqueur. Served chilled.

                  • 1.5 ozUSD 7.00

                • Black MagicUSD 9.00

                  Late-harvest Zinfandel with raspberry, blackberry, and dark chocolate notes.

                  • 2 ozUSD 9.00

                • Belle de Brillet Pear CognacUSD 8.00

                  This is an exceptional expression of pure sweet pears, very similar to cognac. An outstanding complement to fruit desserts or a wonderful solo finishing note.

                  • 1.5 ozUSD 8.00

                • Taylor Fladgate Port 2000USD 9.00

                  This port was originally designated as an expensive, vintage port. It was not released and was instead bottled unfiltered. This is explosively rich port with concentrated flavors.

                  • 2.5 ozUSD 9.00

                • Badia a Coltibuono Vin Santo 2005USD 12.00

                  Full and sweet with moderate acidity and a long finish. Great with crème brûlée.

                  • 2 ozUSD 12.00

                • Boozy BonBonUSD 12.00

                  Sauvignon blanc, lemon juice, limoncello, & frangelico.

                  • The Buzzed BeanUSD 12.00

                    Espresso martini with vodka, frangelico, baileys, and chocolate.

                    Sparkling & Dessert Wine

                    • Adami, Prosecco-ValdobbiadeneUSD 10.00

                      • Centorri, Moscato-PiedmontUSD 10.00

                        Last updated: 18 May 2024

                        What 3,473 people are saying

                        Overall ratings and reviews

                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                        4.7
                        4.7 based on recent ratings
                        • 4.6Food
                        • 4.7Service
                        • 4.7Ambience
                        • 4.5Value

                        Noise • Moderate

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                        • Utah

                          Italian

                        • Utah

                          Most Booked

                        • Salt Lake City

                          Italian

                        • Salt Lake City

                          Most Booked

                        Review summary

                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                        Caffe Molise, nestled in Salt Lake City, is a beloved Italian gem known for its "delicious food" and "great service." The historic setting adds charm while the patio dining offers a beautiful atmosphere. Guests rave about the "exceptional" staff, making it perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended for a memorable experience.

                        3,473 Reviews

                        1. Jim

                          Salt Lake City

                          5 reviews

                          4.0

                          5 reviews

                          Dined 3 days ago

                          1. Overall 4
                          2. Food 4
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 3
                          We had a wonderful dinner at Cafe Molise. The polenta appetizer was fantastic. I would have preferred eating on the main level but we were taken to the upstairs. It’s a huge open room with tall ceilings. Just didn’t have comfortable cozy feel that we would have preferred. Other than that it was a great dinner.

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                        2. River

                          Salt Lake City

                          1 review

                          5.0

                          1 review

                          Dined 4 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 2
                          The food and service was INCREDIBLE but the noise was so bad I couldn’t hear anyone at my table talking, and I had requested a quiet table and they sat us next to a very loud party of 10! Was a bit disappointed.

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                        3. Julie

                          Salt Lake City

                          48 reviews

                          vip
                          4.0

                          48 reviews

                          Dined 5 days ago

                          1. Overall 4
                          2. Food 4
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          I had the special, pumpkin and mushroom pasta with crispy pancetta. Absolutely delicious. Service was also stellar.

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                        4. Michelle

                          Las Vegas

                          1 review

                          5.0

                          1 review

                          Dined 6 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          What an amazing meal. Pasta was perfectly cooked. Sauce was amazing.

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                        5. Jeffrey

                          Salt Lake City

                          1 review

                          5.0

                          1 review

                          Dined on 19 November 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          We love Café Molise, and we appreciate all that they do to make their atmosphere and food. Excellent. Always a guaranteed win when we take our customers and clients there for lunch or dinner.

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                        6. Mario

                          Cancun

                          27 reviews

                          vip
                          2.0

                          27 reviews

                          Dined on 18 November 2024

                          1. Overall 2
                          2. Food 3
                          3. Service 2
                          4. Ambience 1
                          Expected so much more for my birthday dinner The service just fair . Desperate to close at night on Sundays Didn’t offer the bar was going to close and could not ask after dinner drinks The outdoor look so much better than the interior . Looks more like a cafeteria by inside Good taste of the food

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                        7. Nate

                          Salt Lake City

                          1 review

                          5.0

                          1 review

                          Dined on 17 November 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Delicious food, fast and friendly service, and beautiful ambience.

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                        8. Heidi

                          Greensboro

                          9 reviews

                          5.0

                          9 reviews

                          Dined on 17 November 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          We had a very enjoyable dinner! The food was wonderful!

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                        9. Kouba

                          Salt Lake City

                          13 reviews

                          4.0

                          13 reviews

                          Dined on 16 November 2024

                          1. Overall 4
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 4
                          4. Ambience 4
                          Nice place, great food. Will definitely eat there again. Only complaint? The tap water had a very very bad taste. Surely something they could improve. Thanks.

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                        10. Trevor

                          Salt Lake City

                          1 review

                          5.0

                          1 review

                          Dined on 16 November 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          We greatly enjoyed our food and the whole experience. The food was delicious! The bruschetta misto appetizer was tasty and plenty of food for my wife and me. I had the Pollo alla Gratella and greatly enjoyed every bite. My wife had the Ravioli ai Funghi and liked it as well. For dessert we had the chocolate cake. We were too full to eat it there so we took it to go back to the hotel. We were there on a Friday night. We were sat on the second floor. There was a live band (saxophonist and pianist) that played some light jazz. Our waiter was attentive and nice. We were celebrating our 14th anniversary and Caffe Molise made it extra special.

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                        FAQs

                        Caffe Molise offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (801) 364-8833.

                        Caffe Molise is rated 4.7 stars by 3473 OpenTable diners.

                        Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                        2 people
                        11:30 pm
                        Booked 38 times today

                        Order delivery or takeout

                        Google Map for Caffe Molise

                        404 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

                        Additional information

                        • Cross Street
                          On the corner of West Temple and 400 South
                        • Area
                          Downtown
                        • Hours of Operation
                          Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                        • Price
                          $31 to $50
                        • Cuisines
                          Italian, Mediterranean
                        • Dining style
                          Casual Elegant
                        • Dress code
                          Casual Dress
                        • Parking details
                          On street parking in front of the restaurant. Pay parking directly south and across the street to the east of the restaurant.
                        • Public transit
                          Get off on the TRAX Courthouse stop and walk 1 block West on 400 South Street.
                        • Payment Options
                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                        • Executive Chef
                          Fred Moesinger
                        • Entertainment
                          Live Jazz every Friday night with the John Flander's Jazz Trio.
                        • Additional
                          Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                        • Website
                          http://www.caffemolise.com/
                        • Phone number
                          (801) 364-8833
                        • Catering
                          Featuring fresh fish, grilled meats, pasta, salads, and decadent desserts, with farm-to-table specials from the Caffe Molise family farm during harvest. We have a variety of fixed price set menus available, and love to get creative with bespoke menus if you have something special in mind. Catering for all events and budgets from weddings and holiday parties to box lunches for corporate events and breakfast / brunch trainings.
                        • Private party facilities
                          Caffé Molise has hosted hundreds of wedding ceremonies, receptions and rehearsal dinners. The garden patio makes for a memorable summer event. In the cooler months, our private dining rooms can accommodate all of your event needs, from corporate meetings to holiday parties, anniversaries, and more!
                        • Private party contact
                          Fred Moesinger: (801) 364-8833

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