Caffe Molise

4.7

3471 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 56 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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Private dining

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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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Popular dishes

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

What 3,471 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, 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.

3,471 Reviews

J
Julie
Salt Lake City
48 reviews
vip
4.0
48 reviews
Dined 1 day 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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Michelle
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 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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Jeffrey
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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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Mario
Cancun
27 reviews
vip
2.0
27 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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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Nate
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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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Heidi
Greensboro
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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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Kouba
Salt Lake City
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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Trevor
Salt Lake City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
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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Raquel
Las Vegas
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was impeccable. Had to move tables because we were seated by the entrance and it was very cold. But they happily reseated us. We were seated upstairs which is a great area but the lighting still felt like I was in a church rather than a restaurant. Food was good. My chicken was a bit dry and the potatoes seemed a little over-seasoned but otherwise pretty decent.
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Patrick
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really cool spot and loved the atmosphere, great location too!
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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 3471 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 56 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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Caffe Molise

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

59 Salt Lake City Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Hazelnut Mousse Cake

Polenta

Polenta con Funghi

Dolce - Dessert

Dark Chocolate CakeUS$8.00

TiramisuUS$11.00

CheesecakeUS$8.00

Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse CakeUS$11.00

Gelato & SorbettoUS$8.00

Crème BrûléeUS$9.00

Bread PuddingUS$11.00

Aperitivo - Digestivo

Ransom GrappaUS$7.00

LimoncelloUS$7.00

Black MagicUS$9.00

Belle de Brillet Pear CognacUS$8.00

Taylor Fladgate Port 2000US$9.00

Badia a Coltibuono Vin Santo 2005US$12.00

Boozy BonBonUS$12.00

The Buzzed BeanUS$12.00

Sparkling & Dessert Wine

Adami, Prosecco-ValdobbiadeneUS$10.00

Centorri, Moscato-PiedmontUS$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Caffe Molise offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Caffe Molise restaurant rated?

Is Caffe Molise currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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