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Caffe Molise, Salt Lake City, UT

Caffe Molise

4.7
4.7
3489 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

What 3,489 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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.

3,489 Reviews
  1. Scott

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and great service, really enjoyed the evening. Will be coming back for sure.

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  2. steven

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was promote and the meal was quite tasty. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

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  3. Diana

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed this restaurant a lot. The pasta were very good, and the appetizers were even better. I recommend to go and enjoy what they have to offer.

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  4. Jason

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best experiences for dining I have had! Love this place!

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  5. Christina

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely dinner here before the ballet. Service was excellent and our waitress made some great reccomendations!

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  6. Loyal B

    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
    Awesome server named Jewel. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, nice music… it was perfect! Only thing, the Tomato Basil Soup was a little salty, everything else was amazing!

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  7. suzanne

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and wine. Highly Recommend. The eggplant meatballs were delicious

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  8. Thomas

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Just not a good restaurant, plenty of other better choices around SLC

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  9. Darren

    Jackson Hole

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Would eat here again anytime! Great food and service!

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  10. Celeste

    VIP

    Salt Lake City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    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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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 3489 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 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
  • 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
  • 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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