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Cafe Cavallino, Carlton, AU-VIC

Cafe Cavallino

4.7
4.7
129 Reviews
$40 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
Gino Francese opened his first restaurant in 1971 in Melbourne, Australia. The restaurant was an instant success because of its authentic Italian Pizza, Pasta, Seafood, Steak and friendly service. Cafe Cavallino is owned by Gino Francese. Cafe Cavallino will continue serving the same traditional Italian style cuisine that has been done so by the Francese family for the past 43 years. Cafe Cavallino provides one of the largest alfresco seating areas in Melbourne, to give you the true dining experience and atmosphere of Lygon Street. The Cafe Cavallino mission is to continue serving you with the freshest food within the cleanest environment. Gino Francese has built an excellent reputation for his traditional Italian homestyle cuisine and friendly atmosphere that stands strong today.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–23:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–01:00 Sun 11:30–23:30
  • Phone number
    (03) 9347 5520
  • Website
    http://www.cafecavallino.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    181-183 lygon street, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053
  • Area
    Carlton
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Melbourne University
  • Additional
    Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wi-Fi available

Menu

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What 129 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Cavallino offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic dining" and "delightful staff." Renowned for its "outstanding food," particularly the "best schnitzels" and authentic lasagna, it captivates guests with its vibrant Formula 1 decor. Ideal for gatherings, it remains a "go-to" spot for memorable occasions on Lygon Street.

129 Reviews

  1. Jess

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food wasn't that good. Chips were horrible, over cooked and no salt. The table was cluttered as you had a separate plate for the sides which could have just been placed on the same plate as the main. It took a bit of time to get waitors attention. Food was very average. I wouldn't go again.

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  2. junyu

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice pizza and pasta, stake was just ok. Overall is happy.

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  3. Claudia

    Victoria

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, drinks and overall vibe was excellent. Our waiter Xoel was superb. He was efficient, delightful and helpful. Other than the food Xoel made our night

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  4. Pauline

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dining experience, would definitely recommend it to my family and friends

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  5. Vince

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was OK, was a busy night so the table service was reflective of that.

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  6. Elliott

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was really good, but the food was so basic that I'd have been disappointed by it if I'd paid a quarter of the price at a petrol station. I met two friends there and we all thought the food was quite bad.

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  7. Belinda

    Brisbane

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, speedy service, happy all around. Would return

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  8. Lucas

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best date night so far and you guys are so good for food variety

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  9. Zita

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I like this restaurant very much, the environment is good, the staff are friendly, the food is delicious and I recommend this restaurant to everyone.

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  10. Lucas

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You guys have been the go to restaurant for ages and I will continue to return to that famous establishment for years on end and you’ve made my past date experiences worth while

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FAQs

Cafe Cavallino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9347 5520.

Cafe Cavallino is rated 4.7 stars by 129 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today

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Google Map for Cafe Cavallino

181-183 lygon street, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053

Additional information

  • Area
    Carlton
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–23:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–01:00 Sun 11:30–23:30
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Melbourne University
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wi-Fi available
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