Cafe Cavallino

4.7

129 Reviews

$40 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

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 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 11:30 am–11:30 pm
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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wi-Fi available

What 129 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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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

J
Jess
Melbourne
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 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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junyu
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 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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Claudia
Victoria
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 11, 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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Pauline
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 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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Vince
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 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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Elliott
Melbourne
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 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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Belinda
Brisbane
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 22, 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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Lucas
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 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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Zita
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 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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Lucas
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 28, 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.

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
Carlton
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 11:30 am–11:30 pm
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, Takeout, Wi-Fi available

Website
http://www.cafecavallino.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9347 5520

Cafe Cavallino

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What 129 people are saying

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