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Cafe Cavallino, Carlton, AU-VIC

Cafe Cavallino

4.8
4.8
123 Reviews
$40 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 123 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Cavallino offers a warm, family-like atmosphere with welcoming staff who make every visit special. Celebrated for its "fantastic" service and "delicious" Italian cuisine, it's a popular spot for both locals and visitors. The extensive menu caters to all tastes, while the motorsport-themed decor adds unique charm.

123 Reviews

  1. Belinda

    Brisbane

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Peter

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff were friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The food was delicious, and was a generous sized portion. All else aside, if you are an F1 Ferarri fan, the ambience and decor of this place is amazing. Totally worth eating here just to look at the wall to wall (to ceiling!) Formula 1 decorations.

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  6. Nicole

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We hosted a party for 17 ppl. The staff were friendly, attentive and could not be faulted. The owner was lovely and spoke to all the guests, even showing us photos of his family and the Ferrari Team. The food was delicious, absolutely mouth watering. We absolutely recommend this icon of Lygon Street.

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  7. Sandra

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is outstanding… schnitzels are the best I’ve ever had.. and lasagna is the real deal.. beautiful food. We travel 50klm to eat at Cafe Cavallino. Well worth the trip.

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  8. Leo

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The pasta was really awesome, we ordered the Marinara with cream sauce, the seafood was relatively fresh and pasta and sauce was delicious. Service was good. The pizzas were extremely average, ordered the Aussie and Freco (gourmet) and they were both quite disappointing - perhaps one step above Pizza Hut or something similar. Its not real Italian style pizza, westernized pizza with thicker crust and less-fresh ingredients. Ambience is awesome, love all the motorsport decor, its wonderful.

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  9. Vanessa

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AWESOME as always!! One of my favourite restaurants and definitely Italian favourite

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in Melbourne! A must for anyone, local or not!

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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 4.8 stars by 123 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 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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