Caffé Molise is a beloved Italian restaurant in Salt Lake City, offering an experience that feels both refined and warmly inviting.
Located at 404 S W Temple St, this art-filled trattoria brings the spirit of Northern Italy to the heart of Utah with a menu centered on flavorful fare, distinctive wines, and the kind of hospitality that makes guests want to return again and again.
The cozy setting, complete with a garden patio, creates a memorable backdrop for everything from relaxed lunches to elegant dinners, romantic evenings, and solo meals that still feel special.
With a strong reputation reflected in a 4.50-star rating from 3,726 reviews, Caffé Molise has earned its place as a trusted destination for diners seeking quality, atmosphere, and consistent service.
What makes Caffé Molise especially compelling is the way it combines exceptional food with genuine convenience and flexibility. Guests can enjoy dine-in service, outdoor seating, takeaway, kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, and delivery options, making it easy to enjoy the restaurant in whatever way best fits the occasion.
The menu offers something for nearly every appetite, from comfort food and healthy options to small plates, local specialties, desserts, and a thoughtful selection of beer, cocktails, coffee, and wine.
Whether you are visiting for lunch, dinner, catering, or simply a dessert and drink, the experience is designed to feel polished yet comfortable, supported by fast service, table service, and a welcoming on-site bar.
Caffé Molise also stands out for its attention to accessibility and guest comfort. The restaurant includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom facilities, helping ensure that more guests can dine with ease and confidence.
Additional conveniences such as gender-neutral restrooms, private dining space, and accepted payments including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments make planning simple and stress-free. Reservations are accepted, and dinner reservations are recommended, reflecting the restaurant’s popularity and commitment to a smooth guest experience.
With its cozy, romantic, trendy, and upmarket atmosphere, Caffé Molise offers more than a meal—it offers a polished dining experience where great food, beautiful surroundings, and attentive service come together naturally.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Decadent dark chocolate cake baked with a touch of cinnamon.
Lady fingers flavored with espresso, layered with sweetened Italian cream cheese.
Traditional New York style cheesecake with berry sauce.
Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse layered between a shortbread crust and dark chocolate ganache topping.
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Traditional creamy vanilla bean custard with a caramelized sugar topping.
House-made seasonal bread pudding with caramel sauce. Ask your server for today's selection.
This is an exceptionally pure grappa, with balance,warmth and heat. Delicious with our chocolate desserts.
The traditional lemon-flavored Italian liqueur. Served chilled.
Late-harvest Zinfandel with raspberry, blackberry, and dark chocolate notes.
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.
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.
Full and sweet with moderate acidity and a long finish. Great with crème brûlée.
Sauvignon blanc, lemon juice, limoncello, & frangelico.
Espresso martini with vodka, frangelico, baileys, and chocolate.
Hear from our valued guests
We had a wonderful night here. It was for a work Christmas party and they did an incredible job serving our large table. I loved every dish. The Mediterranean salad came with this incredible goat cheese crostini and I could have eaten an entire plate of just those. So incredibly good. And I got the special on Thursday night which was scallops over butternut squash and I loved that too. Our desserts were the hazelnut chocolate cake and the creme brulee and both were so delicious. I would definitely go back.
The restaurant is beautiful. The music in the background puts off a very nice vibe. I wasn't sure what to get, but knew what I was looking for. My server was wonderful in suggesting a dish. It hit the spot. It was delicious. I ordered a passion fruit drink that I did not like. There were seeds in it that became gelatinous like chia seeds. I would have preferred the drink without the seeds. It also has a very beautiful patio for outdoor seating. I would highly recommend eating here.
Obsessed with the outdoor patio! Just so peaceful & elegant. Perfect for a date night. Felt like a four course meal between the bread, our ravioli appetizer, a FREE house salad that comes with your meal, and pasta. Service was wonderful as well. The pasta tasted so fresh.
Was a recommendation by a coworker when in town for work. This was an excellent lil spot. I was fortunate to walk in off the street and get a seat but I would recommend a reservation. I was able to get a seat outside under the terrace and it was BEAUTIFUL. I do wish they had more "traditional" Italian food (spaghetti and meatballs or chicken parm) but the food was great. The service was EXCELLENT. I ordered items to go that arrived to the table and the Staff quickly corrected the issue - no biggie but they handled it swiftly. Taking 1 star away for Atmosphere b/c the parking was GROSS. Again, I was fortunate to get the last spot in the alley/lot attached to the restaurant but otherwise it's street parking which can be hit or miss. I did NOT know that going or I may not have just jumped in and drove over. I could see at night or in the dark I would not have been wanting to walk around the streets looking for a spot or to get back to my car. Otherwise, a great, tasty find!
Excellent food! I would not have chosen the Penne De Caprino - but it was the waiters highest recommendation. No regrets at all, this was an excellent choice, thanks for the recommendation! I would definitely come try more dishes in the future!
What a cool spot! My wife and I had a nice date night here. Favorite food was the ravioli appetizer! Very attentive service. Lasagna was very well done and I loved the bread. We will be back sometime.
Delicious. I got the shrimp scampi and it was unbelievably good (spicy fyi). Everyone else loved everything. The Crème brûlée was incredible and the chocolate mousse made me weak in the knees.
What an incredible dining experience! The butternut ravioli was absolutely to die for, rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. My husband, who’s a true Italian and very particular about his pasta, couldn’t stop raving about the pappardelle, saying it tasted just like his momma’s homemade. That’s the highest compliment possible!
Cafe Molise is a beautiful restaurant located in a restored 1915 historic building in downtown SLC. We were a party of seven. I do not know what everyone ordered but know that three of us ordered Penne di Caprino, Gnocchi de Patate, and Pesce del Giorno (Sea Bass). One member of my party order a side of seared scallops. All was very good and filling. A lovely restaurant for a special evening out. Highly recommend.
This is a classic restaurant, a dying breed in Utah. Wonderful architecture and decor in retro-style building lends a legitimate ambiance to the experience. We were very happy with the food and service. Parking was easy on a Monday night. Our server was friendly and attentive. And the food was top notch, yet it didn't break the bank. I'd definitely go back for a special occasion.
Common questions about Caffé Molise
Caffé Molise is located at 404 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, United States, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, United States.
You can reach Caffé Molise by calling +1 801-364-8833.
Caffé Molise has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 3726 customer reviews.
Caffé Molise features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Caffé Molise features the following from the business: Identifies as women-owned.
Caffé Molise features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Caffé Molise features the following highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Caffé Molise features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Caffé Molise features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Caffé Molise features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Caffé Molise features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom.
Caffé Molise features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Caffé Molise features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
Caffé Molise features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Caffé Molise features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Caffé Molise features the following children: High chairs, Kids' menu.
Caffé Molise features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
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