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Please note, we have a 15 minute grace period.
If you are running more than 15 minutes late for your booking, please call the restaurant on 01628 788500 and kindly let us know.
All table reservations will be for 2-hour slots.
Please ensure you check your booking confirmation carefully.
Valentine's Day Menu
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Available from 6 pm
4 courses menu
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A slice of Italia: MAMMA CALDESI'S CELEBRATION
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Bray’s timeless charm, gently resisting the rush of modern life, offers the perfect retreat to unwind as we settle into the rhythm of the new year.
Easing into Thursdays with leisurely strolls to welcome the weekend, Caldesi’ s cottage becomes a sanctuary from the winter chill, offering dishes that transport us through Italy with every bite.
Join us each Thursday as we journey through the pages of the Caldesi story, narrated by Giancarlo himself through his culinary creations.
Discover Nonna’s authentic recipes, savour the heartfelt flavours of Tuscany, embrace the exuberance of Florence, and conclude on a high note with the bold, historic tastes of Rome.
4 Course Menu £48pp
Wine paring £38pp
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Antipasto
Crostini Neri, chicken liver pate on toasted sourdough
Glass of Barbera, Piedmont (125ml)
Soup
Farro and bean soup
Glass of Sauvignon blanc, Marche (125ml)
Primo
Slow-cooked wild boar with chocolate on soft polenta
Glass of Primitivo di Manduria, Puglia (125ml)
Dolce
Pears in red wine, cinnamon gelato
Glass of Merlot, Veneto (100ml)
A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill
A slice of Italia: JOURNEY TO MONTEPULCIANO
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Bray’s timeless charm, gently resisting the rush of modern life, offers the perfect retreat to unwind as we settle into the rhythm of the new year.
Easing into Thursdays with leisurely strolls to welcome the weekend, Caldesi’ s cottage becomes a sanctuary from the winter chill, offering dishes that transport us through Italy with every bite.
Join us each Thursday as we journey through the pages of the Caldesi story, narrated by Giancarlo himself through his culinary creations.
Discover Nonna’s authentic recipes, savour the heartfelt flavours of Tuscany, embrace the exuberance of Florence, and conclude on a high note with the bold, historic tastes of Rome.
4 Course Menu £48pp
Wine paring £38pp
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Antipasto
Crostini with mushrooms
Glass of vernaccia di San Gimignano, Tuscany (125ml)
Pasta
Pici and ragu, hand-rolled pasta
Glass of Chianti Classico, Tuscany (125ml)
Primo
Guinea fowl breast, wild mushrooms and black truffle
Glass of Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany (125ml)
Dolce
Apple cake, Tuscan saffron custard
Glass of Passito Bianco, Veneto (100ml)
A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill
A slice of Italia: FLAVOURS OF FLORENCE
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Bray’s timeless charm, gently resisting the rush of modern life, offers the perfect retreat to unwind as we settle into the rhythm of the new year.
Easing into Thursdays with leisurely strolls to welcome the weekend, Caldesi’ s cottage becomes a sanctuary from the winter chill, offering dishes that transport us through Italy with every bite.
Join us each Thursday as we journey through the pages of the Caldesi story, narrated by Giancarlo himself through his culinary creations.
Discover Nonna’s authentic recipes, savour the heartfelt flavours of Tuscany, embrace the exuberance of Florence, and conclude on a high note with the bold, historic tastes of Rome.
4 Course Menu £48pp
Wine paring £38pp
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Antipasto
Fried sage leaves stuffed with anchovies
Glass of Vermentino Bolgheri, Tuscany (125ml)
Primo
Crespelle Fiorentina, pancakes filled with spinach and ricotta
Glass of Remole rose, Tuscany (125ml)
Secondo
Tuscan peposo, slow cooked beef with peppercorns on mashed potato
Glass of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Tuscany (125ml)
Dolce
Schiacciata Fiorentina, orange sponge cake with chocolate and cream
Glass of Moscato d’Asti (100ml)
A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill
A slice of Italia: FROM ROME WITH LOVE
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Bray’s timeless charm, gently resisting the rush of modern life, offers the perfect retreat to unwind as we settle into the rhythm of the new year.
Easing into Thursdays with leisurely strolls to welcome the weekend, Caldesi’ s cottage becomes a sanctuary from the winter chill, offering dishes that transport us through Italy with every bite.
Join us each Thursday as we journey through the pages of the Caldesi story, narrated by Giancarlo himself through his culinary creations.
Discover Nonna’s authentic recipes, savour the heartfelt flavours of Tuscany, embrace the exuberance of Florence, and conclude on a high note with the bold, historic tastes of Rome.
4 Course Menu £48pp
Wine paring £38pp
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Antipasto
Deep-fried goat’s cheese with red pepper sorbet
Glass of Chenin blanc, Chile (125ml)
Pasta
Spaghetti carbonara
Glass of Frascati, Lazio (125 ml)
Primo
Oxtail stew with Nonna’s potatoes, slow-cooked borlotti beans, tomatoes
Glass of Diana Nemorensis, Lazio (125 ml)
Dolce
Whipped ricotta, chocolate and rum
Glass of Prosecco extra dry, Veneto (100ml)
A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill
Set Lunch Menu
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3 Course Menu
Valid from Wednesday to Friday.
From 12 to 2 pm last booking.
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Pasta Wednesday
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Every Wednesday, immerse yourself in a culinary journey featuring a rotating selection of six exciting and novel pasta dishes. Our chef's creativity knows no bounds as the menu is refreshed weekly, offering you a chance to indulge in new and enticing pasta creations.
For just £28.50, choose three pasta dishes to share, each crafted with passion and precision.
Delight your taste buds with a symphony of flavours, textures, and aromas that will transport you to the heart of Italy.
Pasta Wednesday is not just a meal; it's an exploration of pasta artistry, a celebration of culinary innovation.
Join us for an unforgettable midweek dining experience that promises to elevate your love for pasta to new heights!
Pasta Wednesdays
Enjoy a mid-week dinner ‘family-style’ with a choice of 3 pasta dishes
served on terracotta, to be shared on the table
Choose from:
Rigatoni amatriciana
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Sea bass ravioli, lemon-butter sauce, tomato concassé
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Pumpkin ravioli with butter, sage and toasted pine nuts
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Giancarlo’s Lasagna with Tuscan beef ragu'
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Cocoa tortelli filled with Gorgonzola and walnuts, served with rosemary and butter sauce
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Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella
There will be fresh baked focaccia on your table to mop up any sauce left
on your plate
You can also add a side salad for a £5pp supplement.
3 sharing Pastas for £28.50 per person
*Drinks charged extra. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill