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Cafe Cavallino, Carlton, AU-VIC

Cafe Cavallino

4.7
4.7
133 Reviews
$40 and under
Italian

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2 people
8:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • 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 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

Menu

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What 133 people are saying

Cafe Cavallino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Value

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

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Cavallino

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
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