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Caffe Molise, Salt Lake City, UT

Caffe Molise

4.7
4.7
3481 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 54 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Menu

Dolce - Dessert

  • Dark Chocolate CakeUS$8.00

    Decadent dark chocolate cake baked with a touch of cinnamon.

    • TiramisuUS$11.00

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

      • CheesecakeUS$8.00

        Traditional New York style cheesecake with berry sauce.

        • Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse CakeUS$11.00

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

          • Gelato & SorbettoUS$8.00

            Ask your server for today's selections.

            • Crème BrûléeUS$9.00

              Traditional creamy vanilla bean custard with a caramelized sugar topping.

              • Bread PuddingUS$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 GrappaUS$7.00

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

                  • 1.5 ozUS$7.00

                • LimoncelloUS$7.00

                  The traditional lemon-flavored Italian liqueur. Served chilled.

                  • 1.5 ozUS$7.00

                • Black MagicUS$9.00

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

                  • 2 ozUS$9.00

                • Belle de Brillet Pear CognacUS$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 ozUS$8.00

                • Taylor Fladgate Port 2000US$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 ozUS$9.00

                • Badia a Coltibuono Vin Santo 2005US$12.00

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

                  • 2 ozUS$12.00

                • Boozy BonBonUS$12.00

                  Sauvignon blanc, lemon juice, limoncello, & frangelico.

                  • The Buzzed BeanUS$12.00

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

                    Sparkling & Dessert Wine

                    • Adami, Prosecco-ValdobbiadeneUS$10.00

                      • Centorri, Moscato-PiedmontUS$10.00

                        Last updated: 18 May 2024

                        What 3,481 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

                        Diners' Choice Awards

                        • Utah

                          Italian

                        • Utah

                          Most Booked

                        • Salt Lake City

                          Italian

                        • Salt Lake City

                          Most Booked

                        Review summary

                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                        Caffe Molise in Salt Lake City is celebrated for its "excellent food" and "great service." The restaurant offers a warm, upscale vibe without being pretentious, making it perfect for celebrations. Diners frequently mention the exceptional pasta dishes, knowledgeable staff, and lovely patio setting. Despite occasional service hiccups, most patrons leave satisfied and eager to return.

                        3,481 Reviews

                        1. Celeste

                          Salt Lake City

                          5 reviews

                          vip
                          5.0

                          5 reviews

                          Dined 2 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 3
                          The service started off a little slow but he made up by giving us yummy chocolate cake! The food was so good! I had gnocchi and they melted in my mouth. My husband had the lasagna and said it was one of the best he has had!

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                        2. Tom

                          Greater Boston

                          1 review

                          4.0

                          1 review

                          Dined 6 days ago

                          1. Overall 4
                          2. Food 4
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 3
                          A pleasant meal and nice staff. Food was good to very good. Holiday season is always busy and therefore noisy as was this evening. Big tables with 8 plus added to that. I’d certainly go back. The lasagna was ++ as was the scallops with pasta.

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                        3. Brad

                          Hawaii

                          2 reviews

                          5.0

                          2 reviews

                          Dined 6 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Great restaurant with lots of character. We sat at a very nice window seat for two.

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                        4. Ray

                          Salt Lake City

                          6 reviews

                          5.0

                          6 reviews

                          Dined 7 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Hands down, the best Italian food in SLC. Every dish is made with care, and it's fairly affordable, around $29 a plate not counting drinks. Decent wine and cocktail menu, and wonderful desserts.

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                        5. Lenny

                          Phoenix

                          30 reviews

                          vip
                          5.0

                          30 reviews

                          Dined on 7 December 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          This place was amazing. Hands down one of the best dining experiences I’ve had. Steak was amazing. Salad and appetizers were perfect. And the dessert was phenomenal. Service was on point. Can’t say enough great things about this place.

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                        6. Kayla

                          Salt Lake City

                          1 review

                          5.0

                          1 review

                          Dined on 4 December 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          What a beautiful place, the food was fantastic and the atmosphere was so relaxing and inviting. Wonderful service. Will definitely be coming again.

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                        7. Roy

                          Salt Lake City

                          5 reviews

                          5.0

                          5 reviews

                          Dined on 4 December 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Great food and excellent service! This is one of our favorite restaurants.

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                        8. Ricardo

                          Salt Lake City

                          2 reviews

                          5.0

                          2 reviews

                          Dined on 3 December 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Ottimo servizio e bruschetta molto deliziosa, scampi allá diavola e gnocchi di patate!

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                        9. Amanda

                          Salt Lake City

                          1 review

                          5.0

                          1 review

                          Dined on 2 December 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Always walked by and wanted to go here, I’m so happy I got to experience it. The food and dining was amazing.

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                        10. suzie

                          Naples

                          50 reviews

                          vip
                          5.0

                          50 reviews

                          Dined on 30 November 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Loved everything about this restaurant for our birthday celebration.

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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 3481 OpenTable diners.

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

                        Make a booking

                        2 people
                        19:00
                        Booked 54 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
                          Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
                        • 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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