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Caffe Molise, Salt Lake City, UT

Caffe Molise

4.6 (3569)
$31 to $50
Italian
404 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • 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!

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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Caffe Molise's menu was last updated on 5/18/2024.

Dolce - Dessert

  • Dark Chocolate Cake$8.00

    Decadent dark chocolate cake baked with a touch of cinnamon.

    • Tiramisu$11.00

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

      • Cheesecake$8.00

        Traditional New York style cheesecake with berry sauce.

        • Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Cake$11.00

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

          • Gelato & Sorbetto$8.00

            Ask your server for today's selections.

            • Crème Brûlée$9.00

              Traditional creamy vanilla bean custard with a caramelized sugar topping.

              • Bread Pudding$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 Grappa$7.00

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

                  • 1.5 oz$7.00

                • Limoncello$7.00

                  The traditional lemon-flavored Italian liqueur. Served chilled.

                  • 1.5 oz$7.00

                • Black Magic$9.00

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

                  • 2 oz$9.00

                • Belle de Brillet Pear Cognac$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 oz$8.00

                • Taylor Fladgate Port 2000$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 oz$9.00

                • Badia a Coltibuono Vin Santo 2005$12.00

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

                  • 2 oz$12.00

                • Boozy BonBon$12.00

                  Sauvignon blanc, lemon juice, limoncello, & frangelico.

                  • The Buzzed Bean$12.00

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

                    Sparkling & Dessert Wine

                    • Adami, Prosecco-Valdobbiadene$10.00

                      • Centorri, Moscato-Piedmont$10.00

                        Last updated: May 18, 2024

                        What 3,569 people are saying

                        Caffe Molise reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                        Overall ratings and reviews

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

                        4.6
                        4.6 based on recent ratings
                        • 4.6Food
                        • 4.6Service
                        • 4.6Ambience
                        • 4.4Value

                        Noise • Moderate

                        Loved For

                        • Utah

                          Italian

                        • Salt Lake City

                          Italian

                        Review summary

                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                        Caffe Molise is a delightful dining experience in a "beautiful historic building" with "great food and service." Guests rave about the "outstanding" dishes like butternut squash ravioli and scallops, complemented by a "fantastic Italian wine selection." The restaurant's ambiance is perfect for special occasions, offering a memorable taste of Italy.
                        3,569 Reviews

                        1. Tyler VIP

                          Utah5 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined 3 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Took a business group here for the first time and they absolutely loved it! Cool ambiance, great servers, food and drinks were delicious. Highly recommend Caffé Molise!

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                        2. Mike

                          Las Vegas1 review

                          4.0

                          Dined 5 days ago

                          1. Overall 4
                          2. Food 3
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          The Lasagna was delicious and salads were great. The scallops were not good and side pasta was dry and over cooked. Josh our server was excellent. I would definitely go back.

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                        3. Barbara

                          Houston14 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined on June 5, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Our food was delicious. We had the butternut ravioli as an appetizer then chicken Marsala and chicken involtino which were both superb Ben was our waiter and he was always available and provided good recommendations The restaurant is in a great building Will definitely eat here again next time in SLC

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                        4. Joan

                          Pittsburgh / Western PA1 review

                          4.0

                          Dined on June 4, 2025

                          1. Overall 4
                          2. Food 3
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 4
                          Both of our meals were covered with grated cheese which overwhelmed the flavor of the dishes. Usually restaurants ask if you want extra cheese on top. The restaurant is comfortable, service was good, would have enjoyed the meal more without the cheese.

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                        5. Ryan VIP

                          San Francisco Bay Area1 review

                          5.0

                          Dined on June 4, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Great service and good food. Server was very attentive.

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                        6. Trisha

                          Iowa4 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined on June 3, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 4
                          4. Ambience 4
                          Good service and GREAT food. A must visit in downtown SLC.

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                        7. Corina

                          Baden-Württemberg24 reviews

                          4.0

                          Dined on June 2, 2025

                          1. Overall 4
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 4
                          Wir danken für den super Service von Conor! Das Essen war gut und die Pasta al dente.

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                        8. Chad

                          Utah1 review

                          4.0

                          Dined on June 1, 2025

                          1. Overall 4
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 4
                          4. Ambience 4
                          The food is GREAT! I want to go back to try every single menu item.

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                        9. Silvana

                          San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

                          2.0

                          Dined on May 31, 2025

                          1. Overall 2
                          2. Food 1
                          3. Service 4
                          4. Ambience 2
                          The signature dish”Polenta with Funghi” was reheated corn meal with a tomato base sauce. NOT traditional polenta you find in Italy… Service was prompt and welcoming but sadly food was quite bad

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                        10. Alison

                          Greater Boston1 review

                          5.0

                          Dined on May 31, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          We had a reservation for later in the evening and they were able to accommodate us a bit earlier. The service and food were both top notch. The restaurant has lovely decor and the tables were spaced out nicely. A great spot for a special occasion.

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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 4.6 stars by 3569 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
                        7:00 PM
                        Booked 40 times today
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                        404 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

                        Additional information

                        • Cross street
                          On the corner of West Temple and 400 South
                        • Neighborhood
                          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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, 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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