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Cafe Cavallino, Carlton, AU-VIC

Cafe Cavallino

4.4 (140)
$41 to $100
Italian
181-183 lygon street, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 8 times today

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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9347 5520
  • Website
    http://www.cafecavallino.com.au/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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

Cafe Cavallino's menu was last updated on 5/22/2025.

STARTERS

  • ARANCINI PORCINI TRUFFLE

    italian porcini mushroom, truffle, arborio rice

    • BURRATA PLATE

      burrata cheese D.O.P, olive oil, served on a bed of pesto (served with herb focaccia bread)

      • POLPETTE AL SUGO

        home—made beef meat balls served with home—made napoli sauce pecorino romano D.O.P

        • GAMBERDNI

          prawns, garlic, white wine, cream, basil

          • CALAMARI FRITTI

            lightly crumbed calamari with salt & pepper (served with aioli sauce & lemon wedge)

            • CAPRESE PLATE

              freshly sliced tomato, mozzarella di bufala cheese D.O.P olive oil, basil (served with herb focaccia bread)

              • SAN DANIELE PLATE

                san daniele prosciutto (aged 21 months), mozzarella di bufala cheese D.O.P (served with herb focaccia bread)

                • ANTIPASTI

                  mixed italian meats, cheeses & vegetables

                  • VEGETARIAN ANTIPASTI

                    mixed italian cheeses & vegetables

                    FUCACCIA

                    • HERB FOCACCIA

                      pizza base, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, grana padano cheese D.O.P, basil

                      • FOCACCIA

                        pizza base, grana padano cheese D.O.P, mozzarella cheese, garlic, touch of sauce, basil

                        • FOCACCIA BOCCONCINI

                          pizza base, bocconcini cheese, grana padano cheese D.O.P, mozzarella cheese, garlic, touch of sauce bruschetta, basil

                          • FOCACCIA PROSCIUTTO

                            pizza base, prosciutto san daniele (aged 21 months), grana padano cheese D.O.P, garlic, mozzarella cheese touch of sauce, bruschetta, basil

                            GOURMET BREAD

                            • GARLIC BREAD or HERB BREAD

                              add Cheese + $5

                              • CALABRESE

                                garlic bread, calabrese salami, mozzarella cheese

                                • SICILIANA

                                  garlic bread, grana padano cheese D.O.P, mozzarella cheese, touch of sauce

                                  BRUSCHETTA

                                  • ITALIANA

                                    herb bread, olive oil, fresh tomato, red onion, basil

                                    • BOCCONCINI

                                      herb bread, bocconcini cheese, olive oil, fresh tomato, red onion, basil

                                      • PROSCIUTTO

                                        herb bread, san daniele prosciutto (aged 21 months), olive oil, fresh tomato, red onion, basil

                                        TRADITIONAL PIZZA

                                        • MARGHERITA

                                          sauce, mozzarella cheese

                                          • CAPRICCIOSA

                                            sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham, olives, mushroom

                                            • MEAT LOVERS

                                              sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham, hot salami, italian pork sausage, bacon

                                              • SAUSAGE PIZZA

                                                sauce, mozzarella cheese, italian pork sausage, egg, bacon

                                                • BOLOGNESE PIZZA

                                                  home—made bolognese sauce, mozzarella cheese

                                                  • MUSHROOM

                                                    sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushroom

                                                    • PEPPERONI

                                                      sauce, mozzarella cheese, hot salami

                                                      • LAMB PIZZA

                                                        sauce, mozzarella cheese, lamb, onion, garlic, olives

                                                        • CAPRI

                                                          sauce, mozzarella cheese, prawns, garlic, basil

                                                          • VOLCANO

                                                            sauce, mozzarella cheese, hot salami, mild peppers, olives

                                                            • NAPOLI

                                                              sauce, mozzarella cheese, anchovies, olives, basil

                                                              • HAWAIIAN

                                                                sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham, pineapple

                                                                • LVGON SPECIAL

                                                                  sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham, hot salami, olives, onion, mushroom, mild peppers, pineapple

                                                                  • AMERICAN

                                                                    sauce, mozzarella cheese, hot salami, olives, garlic

                                                                    • AUSSIE

                                                                      sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham, egg

                                                                      • BUFALA

                                                                        sauce, mozzarella cheese, mozzarella di bufala cheese D.O.P, basil

                                                                        • VEGETARIAN

                                                                          sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushroom, mild peppers, onion, olives

                                                                          • PAESANA

                                                                            sauce, mozzarella cheese, hot salami, potato, fresh tomato, mushroom, olives, oregano, basil

                                                                            • TUNA

                                                                              sauce, mozzarella cheese, tuna, mushroom, onion

                                                                              • VEGAN PIZZA

                                                                                sauce, vegan cheese, mushroom, mild peppers, pumpkin, zucchini, artichokes

                                                                                • BOCCONCINI

                                                                                  sauce, mozzarella cheese, bocconcini cheese, spinach

                                                                                  • CHICKEN

                                                                                    sauce, mozzarella cheese, chicken, pineapple

                                                                                    • BACON

                                                                                      sauce, mozzarella cheese, bacon, ham

                                                                                      • ITALIANA

                                                                                        sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, shaved parmesan cheese, fresh tomato, basil

                                                                                        GOURMET PIZZA

                                                                                        • CINDUE FORMAGGI

                                                                                          sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, bocconcini cheese, camembert cheese, blue cheese, basil

                                                                                          • FERRARI

                                                                                            sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushroom, spinach, fresh tomato, semi—dried tomato, olives

                                                                                            • SAN DANIELE

                                                                                              sauce, mozzarella cheese, san daniele prosciutto D.O.P (aged 21 months), mozzarella di bufala cheese D.O.P, basil

                                                                                              • PORCINI TRUFFLE

                                                                                                sauce, mozzarella cheese, truffle oil, sausage, crushed pistachio, burrata cheese D.O.P, porcini mushroom, basil

                                                                                                • RICOTTA

                                                                                                  sauce, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, bocconcini cheese, spinach

                                                                                                  • SALMONE

                                                                                                    sauce, mozzarella cheese, smoked salmon, mozzarella di bufala cheese D.O.P, grana padano cheese D.O.P, shaved parmesan cheese, baby leaf rocket, capers, basil

                                                                                                    • MARINARA

                                                                                                      sauce, mozzarella cheese, scallops, prawns, mussels, calamari, anchovies, basil

                                                                                                      • CAVALLINO

                                                                                                        sauce, mozzarella cheese, san daniele prosciutto (aged 21 months), grana padano cheese D.O.P, mozzarella di bufala cheese D.O.P, goat cheese, fresh tomato, olives, bruschetta, baby leaf rocket

                                                                                                        • MODENA

                                                                                                          sauce, mozzarella cheese, chicken, bocconcini cheese, semi—dried tomato, olives, basil

                                                                                                          • MARANELLO

                                                                                                            sauce, mozzarella cheese, san daniele prosciutto D.O.P (aged 21 months), mozzarella di bufala cheese D.O.P, artichokes, basil

                                                                                                            • PALERMO

                                                                                                              sauce, mozzarella cheese, mozzarella di bufala cheese D.O.P, pesto, roasted pine nuts, baby leaf rocket

                                                                                                              • ZUCCA

                                                                                                                sauce, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, bocconcini cheese, pumpkin, zucchini, semi—dried tomato, olives, basil

                                                                                                                • FRANCESE

                                                                                                                  sauce, mozzarella cheese, gourmet beef, camembert cheese, goat cheese, spinach, semi—dried tomato

                                                                                                                  • GRECO

                                                                                                                    sauce, mozzarella cheese, marinated lamb, fetta & tzatziki, fresh tomato, olives, red onion, baby leaf rocket

                                                                                                                    • FETTA

                                                                                                                      herb bread, fetta, olive oil, fresh tomato, red onion, basil

                                                                                                                      • Gluten free base medium sizeA$6.00
                                                                                                                      • Vegan cheeseA$6.00

                                                                                                                    • BUFALA

                                                                                                                      herb bread, mozzarella di bufala cheese D.O.P, olive oil, fresh tomato, red onion, basil

                                                                                                                      • Extra pizza toppingsA$3.00

                                                                                                                    Pasta

                                                                                                                    • Spaghetti Cacio e PepeA$22.00

                                                                                                                      Pecorino Romano cheese, black pepper (spaghetti only, no modification)

                                                                                                                      • Penne Alla VodkaA$22.00

                                                                                                                        Home-made napoli sauce, bacon, vodka, onion, parmesan cheese, cream, basil (penne only - no modification)

                                                                                                                        • BologneseA$22.00

                                                                                                                          Home-made beef sauce, parmesan cheese (add polpette $6)

                                                                                                                          • Alla PannaA$24.00

                                                                                                                            Mushroom, parmesan cheese, cream (add chicken $5, add avocado $4)

                                                                                                                            • NapoliA$24.00

                                                                                                                              Parmesan cheese, blended toasted pine nuts, garlic, basil (add burrata cheese $6)

                                                                                                                              • Aglio OlioA$22.00

                                                                                                                                Extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, fresh tomato, touch of home-made napoli sauce, parmesan cheese, basil

                                                                                                                                • CarbonaraA$24.00

                                                                                                                                  Bacon, egg, parmesan cheese, black pepper, cream (add frittata)

                                                                                                                                  • TorminaA$24.00

                                                                                                                                    Home-made napoli sauce, bacon, artichokes, semi-dried tomato, mushroom, mild peppers, olives, white wine, parmesan cheese, basil

                                                                                                                                    • OrtoreA$22.00

                                                                                                                                      Home-made napoli sauce, parmesan cheese, carrot, broccoli, mushroom, fresh tomato, onion, olives, basil

                                                                                                                                      • SicilianaA$24.00

                                                                                                                                        Home-made napoli sauce, hot salami, eggplant, fresh tomato, olives, garlic, parmesan cheese, basil

                                                                                                                                        • CardinaleA$24.00

                                                                                                                                          Home-made napoli sauce, chicken, fresh avocado, fresh tomato, parmesan cheese, cream

                                                                                                                                          Seafood Pasta

                                                                                                                                          • Spaghetti GamberiA$31.00

                                                                                                                                            Home-made napoli sauce, prawns, Italian chilli oil, parmesan cheese, garlic, white wine, basil (spaghetti only)

                                                                                                                                            • MarinaraA$38.00

                                                                                                                                              Scallops, prawns, mussels, calamari, garlic, white wine, basil, parmesan cheese (choice of cream sauce, wine sauce or napoli sauce)

                                                                                                                                              • Pasta SalmonA$35.00

                                                                                                                                                Home-made napoli sauce, smoked salmon, fresh tomato, white wine, parmesan cheese, cream, basil

                                                                                                                                                • Penne Tuna PuttanescaA$35.00

                                                                                                                                                  Home-made napoli sauce, tuna, Italian chilli oil, onion, fresh tomato, garlic, white wine, parmesan cheese, cream, basil (penne only)

                                                                                                                                                  Steak

                                                                                                                                                  • Black Angus PorterhouseA$48.00

                                                                                                                                                    Served on a hot plate (add side sauce $6)

                                                                                                                                                    Seafood

                                                                                                                                                    • Crumbed CalamariA$37.00

                                                                                                                                                      Lightly crumbed with salt & pepper (served with aioli sauce & lemon wedge)

                                                                                                                                                      • Garlic PrawnsA$48.00

                                                                                                                                                        Prawns, garlic, white wine, parmesan cheese, cream, basil, rice

                                                                                                                                                        • Grilled CalamariA$40.00

                                                                                                                                                          Calamari, garlic, pepper, basil (served with aioli sauce & lemon wedge)

                                                                                                                                                          • Chilli MusselsA$48.00

                                                                                                                                                            Home-made napoli sauce, shell mussels, garlic, white wine, chilli flakes, parmesan cheese, basil

                                                                                                                                                            Veal

                                                                                                                                                            • Nonna's CotolettaA$35.00

                                                                                                                                                              Crumbed veal, pecorino romano cheese, parsley

                                                                                                                                                              • Cotoletta Alla ParmigianaA$42.00

                                                                                                                                                                Crumbed baby veal, pecorino romano cheese, parsley, mozzarella cheese (choice of home-made napoli or home-made bolognese sauce)

                                                                                                                                                                • Scallopini MushroomA$42.00

                                                                                                                                                                  Veal scallopine, mushroom, garlic, white wine, parmesan cheese, basil

                                                                                                                                                                  • ScallopiniA$42.00

                                                                                                                                                                    Veal scallopine, san daniele prosciutto (aged 21 months), touch of cream, napoli sauce, garlic, white wine, parmesan cheese, basil

                                                                                                                                                                    Chicken

                                                                                                                                                                    • Chicken SchnitzelA$28.00

                                                                                                                                                                      Crumbed chicken (add side sauce $6)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Chicken ParmigianaA$35.00

                                                                                                                                                                        Choice of home-made napoli sauce or home-made bolognese sauce

                                                                                                                                                                        • Chicken Fillet MushroomA$39.00

                                                                                                                                                                          Chicken fillet, mushroom, garlic, white wine, parmesan cheese, basil

                                                                                                                                                                          • Chicken Fillet MexicanaA$39.00

                                                                                                                                                                            Chicken fillet, mushroom, mild peppers, olives, onion, parmesan cheese, chilli flakes, garlic, white wine, basil

                                                                                                                                                                            Bambini

                                                                                                                                                                            • Bambini PastaA$15.00

                                                                                                                                                                              Choice of home-made napoli sauce, home-made bolognese sauce or butter (spaghetti or penne only)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Bambini SchnitzelA$17.00

                                                                                                                                                                                Served with chips

                                                                                                                                                                                • Bambini ParmaA$19.00

                                                                                                                                                                                  Topped with mozzarella cheese & choice of home-made bolognese or home-made napoli sauce (served with chips)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Nonna's Special

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Nonna's LasagnaA$34.00

                                                                                                                                                                                    Our lasagna is a labor of love, carefully prepared with our unique home-made beef bolognese sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese & pecorino romano D.O.P.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Vegetarian CannelloniA$33.00

                                                                                                                                                                                      Filled with ricotta cheese and spinach, served with our home-made napoli sauce & topped with mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Casserole SpezzatinoA$48.00

                                                                                                                                                                                        Beef cooked on the bone, home-made napoli sauce, onion, peas, served in a traditional sicilian gravy (served with bread)

                                                                                                                                                                                        • MinestroneA$28.00

                                                                                                                                                                                          Potato, onion, carrot, celery, spinach, mixed beans, corn

                                                                                                                                                                                          Gourmet Salad

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Calamari SaladA$35.00

                                                                                                                                                                                            Crumbed calamari, mozzarella di bufala cheese D.O.P, goat cheese, black olives, fresh tomato, cucumber, red onion, lettuce (served with aioli sauce & lemon wedge)

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Smoked Salmon SaladA$32.00

                                                                                                                                                                                              Smoked salmon, shaved parmesan cheese, bocconcini cheese, black olives, semi-dried tomato, cos lettuce (served with balsamic vinegar & olive oil)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Italian Arugula SaladA$20.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                Baby leaf rocket, pinenuts, olive oil, balsamic glaze, lemon

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Caesar SaladA$28.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Crispy bacon, hard boiled egg, shaved parmesan, toasted croutons, cos lettuce, served with caesar dressing (add grilled chicken $7)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Monte Carlo SaladA$28.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Mozzarella di bufala cheese D.O.P, avocado, fresh tomato, red onions, cos lettuce, served with balsamic vinegar & olive oil (add grilled chicken $7)

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Sides

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • ChipsA$10.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • WedgesA$12.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                        With sweet chilli & sour cream

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sweet Chilli & Sour CreamA$2.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Small Garden SaladA$6.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tomato sauce, aioli sauce, bbq sauce, caesar dressing, balsamic vinegar, olive oil

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Side SauceA$6.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mushroom, garlic, bolognese, napoli, cheese, pepper, avocado

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Last updated: May 22, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                              What 140 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

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4.4
                                                                                                                                                                                                              4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 4.4Food
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 4.4Service
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 4.3Value

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Noise • Energetic

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Review summary

                                                                                                                                                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cafe Cavallino offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food and drinks" and a "fun vibe." Located on Melbourne's famous Lygon Street, this family-run restaurant is praised for its "excellent atmosphere" and "attentive staff." Many patrons enjoy returning for the consistently "amazing work" by the team.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              140 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Carlos

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Melbourne1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Dined on May 17, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                We celebrated my wife's birthday at Café Cavalino and had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were incredibly attentive. The food was delicious and thoughtfully prepared. We truly appreciate how they helped make this day so special for us. We’ll definitely be coming back!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Gerard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Melbourne1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Dined on May 11, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Awesome lunch. Great food and service. Highly recommend

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                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Rebecca

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Melbourne1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Dined on May 3, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                We always love dining here, the food is excellent and the atmosphere is very comfortable and we love seeing the diversity in the staff, the young ones are fantastic and do an awesome job

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                                                                                                                                                                                                              4. Debra

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Melbourne1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Dined on April 26, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Meal was absolutely superb. Service was outstanding. We had a totally excellent experience for our lunch. Definitely recommend

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                                                                                                                                                                                                              5. John

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Melbourne1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                1.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Dined on April 6, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Food 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                We dined there last Sunday lunch Pizza was dry base looked like brought base Pasta was tasteless. I asked for spaghetti marinara with oil and garlic base waiter said no cant be done have to order off the menu what a joke

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                                                                                                                                                                                                              6. David

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Sydney1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                1.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Dined on March 22, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Food 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                We have eaten here many times and it has always been good. This time the wait staff were inattentive and brought dishes in dribs and drabs forgot the water needed to be asked multiple times to refill the water. The food was less than average and the portion sizes have reduced significantly. Very disappointing and we will not return.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                              7. Dannielle

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Gold Coast1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Dined on March 13, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                The food and environment was incredible. Our servers were so polite and helpful. They discussed the heritage and memorabilia with so much passion! 10/10 would recommend to anyone and everyone.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                              8. 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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                                                                                                                                                                                                              9. 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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                                                                                                                                                                                                              10. 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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                                                                                                                                                                                                              FAQs

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cafe Cavallino is rated 4.4 stars by 140 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                                                                                                                              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 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Price
                                                                                                                                                                                                                $41 to $100
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