Cafe Cavallino

4.7

133 Reviews

$40 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:30 PM

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.

Additional information

Location
181-183 lygon street, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053
Phone number
(03) 9347 5520
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

What 133 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
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Inner City North
Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Cavallino offers a delightful Italian dining experience in Melbourne. Known for its "fantastic food and service," the restaurant provides a "family-friendly" atmosphere with a wide range of delicious dishes. Patrons appreciate the "welcoming and friendly" staff, making it a favorite spot for both locals and tourists.

133 Reviews

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Mark
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing restaurant in Melbourne famous Lygon street great service and top food,such a great thing to see a family run restaurant
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Michael
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and drinks… It’s our go to when anywhere near Lygon st…. Always well looked after
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Sonya
Victoria1 review
4.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Would go back! Food was great and the place had a fun vibe :)
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Harry
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s a sum of a happy place to be there with family and friends…always a great experience, Thanks and keep up the amazing work Team Cafe Cavallino.
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Jess
Melbourne1 review
3.0
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
Chicago1 review
5.0
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
Victoria3 reviews
5.0
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
Sydney2 reviews
5.0
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
Melbourne1 review
4.0
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
Melbourne1 review
2.0
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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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 133 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

Mar 15, 2025

7:30 PM

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

Additional information

Phone number
(03) 9347 5520
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Cafe Cavallino

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What 133 people are saying

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