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.
Available from 6 pm
4 courses menu
MENU & ALPINE WINES SUGGESTION
ANTIPASTI FROM THE MOUNTAINS
Fontina, Speck, salami, giardiniera pickle with a winter salad of radicchio,
shaved mountain sheep’s cheese, hazelnuts,
smoked pepper and balsamic dressing
PINOT NERO (Alto Adige)
Elegant medium-bodied, soft tannins with notes of strawberries and spices,
175ml £15 250ml£22 bottle £68
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CASUNZIEI AMPEZZANI
Beetroot Pasta with Poppy Seed and Butter sauce
PINOT BIANCO (Alto Adige)
Crispy and aromatic ,fruity notes of pear, fresh acidity and long minerality
175ml £14 250ml £21 bottle £63
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GUANCIA DI MANZO ALLA CALDESI
Slow-cooked beef cheek on soft porcini polenta,
Apple and cabbage with black pepper butter, winter roots
BARBERA D’ASTI (Piedmont)
Deep and intense, pleasantly fruity with a harmonious and balanced palate
175ml £13 250ml £18 bottle £55
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STRUDEL DI MELE
Alpine apple strudel, cinnamon ice-cream
PASSITO BIANCO (Veneto)
Intense and distinctive, hints of vanilla, sugared almond, honey and cinnamon.
100ml £14 bottle £50
4 Course Menu £60pp
A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill
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
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
3 Course Menu
Valid from Wednesday to Friday.
From 12 to 2 pm last booking.
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