Noreen's review of Caffe Caldesi

Caffe Caldesi is actually two restaurants. Upstairs is more formal with linen table cloths and you need to book, downstairs more simple with plain wooden tables ans you can often walk in and get a table. However the food in both is absolutely wonderful. If you want a quiet meal go upstairs but for a more informal and relaxed meal or even just a drink then the ground floor is the place to be.

The antipasti platter which is served in both is just to die for, perfect in every way form its presentation on a wooden platter to the sublime mix of parma ham, salami, olives and wonderful home made bread to mop up the olive oil drizzled on top. The caprese salad has the best buffalo mozarella you will ever taste outside of Italy! It is served with roasted tomatoes and basil. Two great starters that never fail to please.

The menu changes all the time, but there is always a choice of pasta, risotto and maybe gnocchi all served with great sauces ranging from lamb ragu to a simple tomato sauce. Just when you think you have no more room left you then have a tempting choice of meat and fish dishes.

I can't comment on any of the desserts because we have never in all the times we have been to the restaurant managed to get that far!

Authentic Italian food, simply and beautifully cooked and served – what could be better?