Caldesi in Campagna, Bray
Italian Restaurant in Bray
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Caldesi in Campagna, Bray

Caldesi in Campagna restaurant table in the window
Enjoy regional Italian dining inspired by the seasons and using the best locally sourced produce. The country restaurant of celebrity chef Giancarlo Caldesi, our restaurant marries typically warm Italian service with elevated regional Italian cookery from head chef Gregorio Piazza.
Please note, we have a 15 minute grace period. If you are running more than 15 minutes late, please call 0207 487 0758. All table reservations are for 2-hours.
Antipasti
Mustard and lemon dressing, rocket and Parmesan shavings
Buffalo mozzarella, grilled vegetables, olives
In tomato sauce, garlic and chilli, garlic bread
Jerusalem artichoke cream, crispy pancetta
Porcini mushrooms
Caramelised figs, rocket, Parmesan shavings
Heritage tomatoes, sweet & sour onions, aged balsamic vinegar
All of our antipasti are available as low-carb, please ask for details
Primi
All of our pasta is made daily in our kitchen. Pasta not containing gluten is available.
Slow-cooked classic beef ragu
Lemon-butter sauce, tomato concassé
Summer black truffle, butter sauce
Wild mushrooms, butter sauce, Parmesan shavings
Secondi
Butter and sage, garlic, olive oil mash potatoes
Filled with Pecorino cheese, Porcini mushrooms sauce, sauteed spinach
Carrot cream, potato cake
Thyme dressing, baby vegetables, cauliflower cream
Clams, mussels, squid, hake, prawn casserole, toasted bread
Seabass, salmon, South West squid, chilli, garlic, salad leaves
Rocket, parmesan shavings, roast potatoes
All of our main courses are available as low-carb, please ask for details
Contorni
With fennel seeds and herbs
A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill. VAT is included in our pricing. If you have any dietary requirements or allergies, we are happy to help, please inform a member of staff before ordering.
Desserts
Dark chocolate fondant, vanilla ice cream
Made with Vin Santo
Vanilla custard, Sambuca and berry jam
Pistachio crumble, white chocolate Chantilly
Strawberries & almond crumble
With coffee
(Truffle pecorino, Robiola, Sardinian pecorino, Gorgonzola, Taleggio)
Liqueur
Coffees
Teas
Dessert Wines
Brandy
Cognac
Armagnac
Calvados
Grappa
Port
Whisky
Single Malt Scotch
Blended Scotch
Bourbon
American single malt
Irish
Rhum
A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your final bill.
All prices are inclusive of VAT.
Available for lunch only, Wednesday to Friday
Add a selection of our homemade bread for £4.50
Starter
Chickpea & cannellini bean soup, focaccia crouton
Mussel’s sauté, white wine, cherry tomatoes, garlic, toasted bread
Main
Homemade ravioli filled with Tuscan tomato soup, creamy Buffalo mozzarella sauce
Venetian’s style calf’s liver, caramelised onions, white wine, mash potatoes
Dessert
Pear & fig knickerbocker glory, pistachio crumble, white chocolate Chantilly
Apple & pear, walnuts crumble, custard
Drinks charged extra. A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill.
Add a selection of home-made bread for £4.5
Antipasti
In tomato sauce, garlic and chilli, garlic bread
Selection of Italian cured meats, buffalo mozzarella, olives, grilled vegetables
Apple, pear, walnuts, Pecorino cheese, celery, pomegranate, honey & lemon dressing
Thinly sliced San Daniele ham, caramelised figs, rocket, Parmesan shavings
Grana Padano cheese flan, Porcini mushrooms
Heritage tomatoes, sweet & sour onions, aged balsamic vinegar
Seared Scottish scallops, Jerusalem artichoke cream, crispy pancetta (£6 supplement)
Pasta e Primi
(Starter or Main course)
Seabass ravioli, butter & lemon sauce, tomato concassé
Slow-cooked classic beef ragu
Wild mushrooms, butter sauce, Parmesan shavings
Tagliolini, black truffle, butter sauce (£8 supplement)
Secondi
Roast chicken breast stuffed with truffle Pecorino cheese wrapped in Parma ham, tenderstem broccoli, mash potatoes
Chargrilled fillet of seabass, thyme dressing, cauliflower cream, baby vegetables
Grilled king prawn, fillet of seabass, salmon, South West squid, chilli and garlic, salad leaves (£8 supplement)
Clams, mussels, squid, hake, prawn casserole, toasted bread
Filled with Pecorino cheese, Porcini mushrooms sauce, sauteed spinach
Pan-fried calf’s liver, butter & sage, garlic, olive oil mashed potatoes
Contorni
*With fennel seeds and herbs
Dolci
Ice cream and sorbets, 3 scoops of your choice
Italian style doughnuts with vanilla custard and sambuca with berry jam
Honey & thyme pannacotta, baked grapes & almond shortbread
Giancarlo’s version of the Italian tiramisu made with Vin Santo
Valhrona dark chocolate fondant, strawberry ice cream
Pistachio crumble, white chocolate Chantilly
Selection of Italian cheese, nutty bread, honey, apricot compote, grapes (£5 supplement)
An optional 12.5% service charge will be added to the final bill. VAT included in the price.
* Items not included into menu price.
Dessert Wines
(halves bottles)
Garganega and Muller Turgau grapes. A ripe, luscious wine with a firm flavours of dried fruit and nuts and a lovely long sweet finish
Corvina, corvinone and rondinella grapes. Powerful sweet red wine, with notes of mocha, black cherries, plums, espresso and spices. The intense fruit is nicely balanced by an underlying energy and focus. Sweet, perfumed notes wrap around the long, satisfying finish
Blend of Trebbiano and Malvasia. Heady aromas of candied fruit and toffee, lead to a sweet palate, with balancing freshness. This traditional Tuscan sweet wine shows lovely complexity from the ageing, which delivers caramel notes with sweet, citrus fruits through to a deliciously long finish.
Made from 100% Brachetto. Sweet wine from an obscure yet appealing light re variety, heady with strawberry, cinnamon and rose petals
A rich, delicate and well-balanced dessert wine from the Muscat grape. Gently sparkling, the fruit dances lightly on the tongue
Port
Cocktails
Classics..
White peach or raspberry purée, prosecco
Champagne, Hennessy cognac, brown sugar, angostura bitters
Gin or Vodka, cocchi extra dry vermouth, lemon or olive
Campari, cocchi vermouth, GIN or prosecco
Campari, cocchi vermouth, prosecco
Campari, barolo chinato cocchi vermouth, martin miller’s gin
Vodka, passoa, pineapple juice, passion fruit syrup, lime, vanilla syrup, shot of prosecco on the side
Vodka, Cointreau, lime juice, cranberry sauce
Champagne, elderflower st. Germain, London dry gin, lemon
Classic straight old fashioned with angels envy bourbon
Tequila patron reposado, cointreau, fresh lime, salt
Rye whisky, cocchi vermouth, dash of angostura
vodka, borghetti coffee liqueur, vanilla syrup, coffee
Choice of liqueur, coffee, sugar, cream
Half Bottles
Half White
100% Pinot Grigio Very clean, nicely balanced Pinot Grigio, with a gentle floral aroma, good medium weight in the mouth, and a refreshing
Half Red
Made from Nero d’Avola grape, moderately intense ruby colour, a flourishing bouquet of black cherry, blackberry and plum, hints of toasted, sappy and round in the mouth, moderately heavy with a clean, intense fruitiness and a long finish.
Full-bodied, round, with soft, velvety tannins, long and tasty. Complex, with notes of berries such as blueberry and plum combined with hints of toasted hazelnuts, spices and vanilla
Full-body and intense, beautiful bouquet, rich and complex, composed of many flavors such as ripe berries, cooked plum, cherry and dried strawberry, tobacco, moka, nutmeg, licorice and cloves.The taste is sustained by the sip, characterized b
Spritz
Aperol, prosecco, fever tree soda
Campari, prosecco, fever tree soda
London dry gin, prosecco, fever tree elderflower tonic, mint, lime, lemon
Cocchi rosé vermouth, fever tree tonic, rosmary
Limoncello, prosecco, fever tree soda
Mocktails
Raspberry purée, non-alcoholic sparkling blanc de blancs 0.5% ABV*
Elderflower cordial, non-alcoholic sparkling blanc de blancs 0.5% ABV*, fresh lime, fresh mint leaves
Pineapple Juice, grenadine, passion fruit syrup
Pineapple juice, coconut syrup, sugar syrup, lime and lemon, dash of milk
Orange juice, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, grenadine
Citrus seedlip 42, passion fruit syrup, passion fruit purée, lemon juice
Crodino aperitif, non-alcholic prosecco 0.5% ABV*, dash of soda water
*non-alcholic sparkling wine with 0.5% ABV used to make mocktails, can be replaced with fever tree soda to make them suitable for children
Wine By the Glass
Sparkling and Champagne
Effervescent and elegant with a refreshing burst of citrus with zesty notes of lemon, grapefruit and lime
Clean, fresh and elegant, with delicate, persistent bubbles and a creamy texture
A fragrant, fruity, delicate sparkling rosé wine with flavours of strawberries, raspberries and passionfruit
House champagne, large bubbles with a creamy palate, flavours of shortbread and walnuts
White Wine
Organic blend of Grillo, Inzolia and Grecanico. Fresh, balanced and harmonious
Delicate, floral aromas and tropical fruits. Light and clean
Crisp and dry, with a hint of ripe pears, the finish is mouth-wateringly refreshing and lengthy
Notes of mature peach, sage and geranium. Perfect balance between smoothness and freshness
This shows the combination of crispness and citrus flavours and a long mineral finish
Rose Wines
Wild rose aroma,offers a pleasant balance between freshness and sapidity
Fresh aroma and notes of citrus and grapefruit are bettered by its smooth feel on the palate
Red Wines
Organic blend of Nero d’Avola, Merlot and Syrah. Fruity, lively with a touch of spice
Elegant and well-balanced on the palate, it is fruity and fresh, with light tannins and good length
A youthful style of wine with an aroma of fresh fruit and a full, velvet textured palate
Rich and complex, with pleasant ripened fruits like blackberry and cherry, liquorice and spice notes
Full-bodied, good complexity, fruity palate with firm yet smooth tannins and a spicy finish
Red Wines
Piemonte
This is a rich and intense wine with a beautiful ruby color and a complex bouquet of black cherry and spice. This wine is made from a blend of Dolcetto grapes grown in the rolling hills of Alba in the Piedmont region of Italy
Barbera D'Alba is deep purple in colour. The nose is vibrant and has aromas of blackcurrant, herbs, dried leaves as well as dried strawberries and sundried tomato. The palate is incredibly layered with a wonderfully elegant texture and a smooth, long finish
This single-vineyard Nebbiolo offers an elegant nose with hints of raspberries and roses. On the palate, it is full and harmonious with a long, positive finish
A fine, expressive style with Barolo's classic combination of mature, lightly floral aromas with richness and structure. Dark plum, leather and delicate violet aromas, plus notes of woodsmoke and brown spice. A full, firm and ripe red with rich, powerful flavours
Lovely cherry flavours predominate with hints of chocolate and floral undertones. The tannin structure is fine but firm with the added complexity of spicy oak. Voluptuous fruit abounds in this incredible wine background of darker fruit, with dark notes of tar and liquorice
Complexity of aromas of spices, dried flowers, undergrowth and exotic spice sensations. Excellent concentration of sweet, smooth tannins. Length and persistence of taste typical of a great wine. Aged 36 months in large 5000L Slavonian oak casks and then in the bottle
This full-bodied wine on the palate is characterized by enchanting fruity aromas, which are liked to notes of spices, liquorice, herbs, rose flowers and balsamic elements
Veneto
Dry with fragrant, intense aroma and fruity notes of cherries and spices such as black pepper and cinnamon; soft and elegant on the palate. It is produced using Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes
Valpolicella Ripasso is a form of Valpolicella Superiore made with partially dried grape skins that have been left over from fermentation of Amarone or Recioto
Amarone Acinatico is distinguished by its intense red ruby color with garnet shades. It features an elegant bouquet, blending black cherry, mature fruits, and spices. The wine's profile strikes a balance between remarkable structure and complexity, and a smooth, elegant finish
Trentino Alto Adige
It has the warmth of the sun-kissed vineyards: a wine given form and structure by the hot and long days. It has a heady, incisive bouquet of ripe plums, red cherries and woodland fruits. The final notes of vanilla come from a short period spent aging in wood.
Ruby red color with intense aroma of sweet and sour cherry as well as raspberry. This wine shows a lively acidity-framework and convinces with a juicy finish. Thanks to its velvety structure, it delightfully accompanies first dishes of the Italian kitchen as well as a wide variety of meat dishes
Toscana
The Chianti Classico of Castello della Paneretta is a Chianti of tradition; bright red color with violet reflections, it has a complex, fruity nose, with notes of sour cherry and wild berries. On the palate it is full, harmonious, balanced and persistent
On the nose, intense and typical aromas of fruits with a delicate hint of vanilla. On the palate is structured and well-balanced
100% Syrah. This benchmark Tuscan Syrah offer an intense fragrance, with subtle hints of vanilla blended with notes of mature fruit. It is well balanced and elegant in the mouth, with flavours of red fruit and white plum, and a soft, lingering finish
100% Sangiovese. The nose offers a wide range of fruity aromas The complex, elegant palate shows plenty of fruit alongside savoury flavours, finishing long and vibrant
100% Merlot. The nose shows intense notes of plums, cherries, raspberriesand spices. The palate is distinguished by its roundness and breadth. A wine of great depth and accessibility, finish bursting with fruit. An intensive ruby red colour shows at nose of great red fruit intensity and notes of vanilla, chocolate and leather. the balance between acidity and tannins is excellent
Sangiovese. Complex, generous nose with ripe aromas of cherries and raspberries, light tobacco notes and hints of coffee and cocoa powder. Multi-layered structure with a nicely rounded texture and elegant fruit
85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc. Tignanello is a red wine from the 1970s and the maker is the reputable Italian vinery Marchesi Antinori. This wine is renowned for its aroma tastes of herbs, tobacco, spice, cherry, and red fruit
Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Intense ruby red in colour. Fruity, with hints of toast, coffee and dark chocolate. Finely structured and complex; balanced, with soft tannins and a lingering finish
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Deep ruby and a remarkably beguiling bouquet boast rich fruit and spices notes. The palate shows well-rounded, full, and generous with glossy tannins and a complete absence of any roughness
Cabernet Sauvignon, cabernet franc and Sangiovese. Smokey, ripe and richly textured, with a real diversity of flavour elements on the palate, including berries, mint, fennel and a floral component
Cabernet Sauvignon and cabernet Franc. Sassicaia is a wild, exotic beauty. Sumptuous,Super-ripe red cherry, pomegranate and spice notes all flesh out in this curvy
Abruzzo
The dynamic, polished, balanced, silky taste of wine and filled with hints of blackberry cassis combined with light nuances of cocoa and coffee. Gradually enriched taste balsamic notes and hints of wet graphite, and at the finish appear sweet floral tones
Campania
Rich, full-bodied wine, made from 100% Aglianico grapes grown in volcanic soils near Mount Vesuvius, giving it minerality and depth, with notes of dark fruit (plum, cherry), warm spice (vanilla, coffee), and herbs, balanced by smooth tannins
Puglia
Intense aromas of blackcurrants and wild fruits are complemented by subtle notes of spice and thyme in this full-bodied Negroamaro. Charmingly balanced and juicy on the palate
It's bouquet is rich and complex, with pleasant ripened fruits like blackberry and cherry, licorice and spice notes. Full bodied in taste, velvety, supple with good persistence
Full-bodied and rich with spiced fruit, ripe cherries, black pepper and cloves give an enticing aroma. The combination of red fruits and berries lend a persistent yet welcome finish
Sicilia
A silky texture characterises the impact of this wine on the mouth, this follows a lovely rich fruitcake nose of some intensity. It’s medium-bodied with aromas of violets, red cherries, plums and a hint of white pepper
Aroma of red cherry, strawberry sour cherry preserves and pears. Delicate red, on the palate is soft and balanced with fine tannins
Sardegna
Ruby-red Sardinian with aromas of ripe blackberries, forest fruits, and Mediterranean herbs, offering a full-bodied, fruity palate with firm yet smooth tannins and a spicy finish, showing good complexity and a satisfying length
Champagnes
House champagne, 100% Pinot Meunier, large and dynamic bubbles with a creamy palate, flavours of shortbread and walnuts
The more manageable bottle of bubbles suitable for the smallest of drinkers
A pale gold with soft bubbles and persistent mousse. On the nose bright with citrus notes, the palate is complex but delicate, white fruits and peaches throughout with hints of citrus and bold fruits until the finish
Good length with a velvet texture, spicy aromas of pear and briocheAromatic and complex with ripe fruit and spicy aromas. Roasted apples, apple compote and peaches burst on the palate. Brioche and notes of fresh walnut linger on the lasting finish. A subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity
The nose is fragrant with fresh strawberries, raspberries and wild cherries. The palate is fresh and crisp, opening up a melange of red fruit flavours that linger on the finish
A superb harmony, a dazzling evanescence, with an effortless elegance and balance
Italian Sparkling Wines
Effervescent and elegant with a refreshing burst of citrus with zesty notes of lemon, grapefruit and lime, made from Chardonnay and Silvaner grapes
Fine perlage. Scents of ripe apple and pear, citrus hint of citron and delicate floral notes of linden and elderflower. Pleasing taste, well balanced, with a slender body, soft, dry and savoury
Beautiful fresh and light sparkling rose with an intense red berry character. The fragrant, inviting nose follows through the palate, which offers hints of strawberries alongside a creamy mousse and a crisp finish
An outstanding Sparkling wine from the Franciacorta region, made from 100% Chardonnay. Fresh and elegant with white flower and citrus notes. The palate is complex with brioche, citrus and apple fruit characters giving a lovely weight and texture
House Wines
White
Organic blend of Grillo, Inzolia and Grecanico. Fresh, balanced and harmonious
Red
Organic blend of Nero d’Avola, Merlot and Syrah. Fruity, lively with a touch of spice
White Wines
Piemonte
Pleasantly full bouquet after-yellow plums, a little lime, banana. Soft opening with a pleasant sweet fruit, gooseberries, pineapple something pointing from elegant freshness, full to the final
Thin-skinned Cortese, the white grape that makes Piedmont's Gavi, releases aromas of acacia and white peach, flicks the nose with wild herb, then settles on the tongue in a swirl of apple, lemon and melon
This is a powerful and complex wine. The grapes are harvested later than normal so they are slightly over ripe, before fermenting in French barriques. Made from Piedmont's admired Cortese grape, this is a basketful of apples, peaches and honeydew melons
A great example of Italian Chardonnay, it is brimming with citrus fruits and floral notes. The palate is medium-bodied with honey and almonds with slight spicy oaky notes. The crisp acidity and long finish help show this wine’s true class
Alto Adige
This elegant Pinot Grigio offers delicate, floral aromas and tropical fruits. Light and clean with ripe pineapple and peach flavours, notes of sweet spice and a bright crisp finish
An intense bouquet of nettle and elderflower and a fresh lively flavour are typical qualities of this wine. The mineral nature and fresh acidity balance out in the aromas
Veneto
Elegant and dry, well-defined minerally nose with delicate notes of lemon, almonds, and fresh cut hay. Balanced with rich fruit, brassy acids, succulent flavours of peach, almond skin, mineral and dried apricot
Fresh with an elegant floral bouquet the nose reveals an intense and wide bouquet of exotic fruit and white flowers. So in the mouth, delicate and characterized by a slightly bitter finish.
Liguria
Fresh, fruity and engaging white wine. It expresses itself on tones of yellow fruit, resin and aromatic herbs.Soft and elegant on the palate, well supported by a pleasant freshness and sapidity
Toscana
Elegant fresh and dry white from Tuscany, fragrant with chamomile and a refreshing spritz of lemon, then a waft of almond on the finish
100% Vermentino. This shows the combination of crispness and breadth that marks Vermentino, with engaging citrus flavours and a long mineral finish
Abruzzo
This is a full-bodied white with high minerality and freshness. The scent is reminiscent of sage, mint and white flowers. The flavor is citrusy and reveals a taste of pink grapefruit, while on the finish it turns on bitter almond
Marche
Sauvignon blanc, straw pale with notes of mature peach, sage and geranium. A perfect balance between smoothness and freshness providing a long and complex finesse
Umbria
Pale golden in colour with gold reflexes. On the nose is fruity with clean varietals character, vanilla flavour and toasted almonds. On the palate is soft and well balanced with an excellent structure
Intense fragrance with aromatic notes of citrus, pears, and acacia flowers, which blend with hints of vanilla to heighten the wine’s complexity. It is full-flavored and well-structured, with sweet notes of butter and hazelnut, while simultaneously persistent and minerally
Campania
A rich and elegant aromatic nose reminiscent of apricot, peach and tropical melon leads to a creamy palate, harmoniously balanced with a refreshing minerality
The nose and palate are intense and persistent with notes of delicate white flowers and stone fruits. A refreshing, well-balanced wine with a long, clean and zesty-lemon finish
Bechar has complex aroma of floral, dried fruits and spice bouquet. It is extremely well bodied, balanced, and holds the typical strong characteristics of the best Fiano di Avellino's
Puglia
Delicate scent of fresh white flowers, notes of pear and intense tropical fruit aromas with sage reminiscences. Elegant and pleasant to the palate, this wine stands out for its persistence and its delicate mineral finish
This brilliant white wine comes from Puglia champions, Varvaglione. It's light and crisp, yet with bags of character - ripe peach, pear and quince, with hints of elderflower and citrus. It has beautiful freshness on the palate, with a surprisingly sustained, mineral finish
Sicilia
Tropical notes of mango and papaya combine beautifully with hints of jasmine and acacia flowers. Refreshing, yet opulently textured, this Grillo offers real pleasure and an elegance rarely seen in this variety
Vibrant wine that stands out for its freshness and minerality. It has fruity hints of peach alternate with citrus notes and flavours of dried fruit, creating a clear and mineral aromatic bouquet. The sip is enveloping in the mouth, soft, fresh and savoury, with fruity aftertaste that recall the sense of smell
Planeta Chardonnay is a complex and fresh white wine. On the nose it is reminiscent of stone fruit and acacia honey, with a toasted and vanilla touch. On the palate it presents a powerful line of acidity and a mineral character well balanced with its fruity notes
Sardegna
Elegant and lively white wine with a delicate aroma of white flowers, citrus fruits, and a hint of sea breezes. This wine's flavour profile is fresh and mineral with a touch of salinity
Rose Wines
Made from Sangiovese grape. Light, fresh, and with pleasant fruity notes, Remole Rosé is versatile, to be enjoyed as an apéritif, perfect with fish or vegetable-based first and second courses
A distinguished rosé with a fresh, fruity nose dominated by raspberry aromas; well-balanced and elegant on the palate with a long finish of raspberry and rose
Fresh aroma and notes of citrus and pink grapefruit are only bettered by its smooth and creamy feel on the palate. The flavour is complex, with layers of fruity flavours
Vat is included in the prices. A 12.50% discretionary service charge will be added to the final bill.
