Il Cavalluccio
Innere Stadt, Vienna
Restaurant in Vienna, Austria
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Il Cavalluccio for upscale-casual Italian food and wine in Vienna’s historic center, especially for lunch, date night, or a private meal in the vaulted cellar. The appeal is flexible à la carte dining, homemade pasta, fish and meat specialties, an Italian-focused wine bar, not a tasting-menu format.
About Il Cavalluccio
Il Cavalluccio is an authentic Italian restaurant and wine bar in Vienna. The basics are direct: it is a smart-casual venue priced at about $40 per person, with hours beginning at 12:00 PM and a menu identity built around homemade pasta, fresh fish specialties, fresh meat specialties, Vitello Tonnato, pizza.
The verdict: consider it when the brief is Italian food and wine in Vienna without a formal dress code.
Use it for Italian depth in Vienna, not for format claims
The strongest reason to book is the combination of authentic Italian cooking, a wine-bar identity, recognizable signature dishes: homemade pasta, fresh fish specialties, fresh meat specialties, Vitello Tonnato, pizza. That makes Il Cavalluccio useful for diners who want an Italian meal in Vienna at about $40 per person.
Hours also make the restaurant easy to understand. Monday through Saturday, Il Cavalluccio is listed from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM. On Sunday, it opens at 12:00 PM, though the closing time is not explicitly stated. If timing matters, confirm the current Sunday closing time directly before planning around it.
Wine-bar description is part of the venue’s identity, but no specific bottle list, grape focus, cellar detail, or regional wine program is here. Treat the wine component as a reason to consider the restaurant, while checking directly with the venue if a particular wine style or bottle matters to your booking.
The room works for smart-casual Italian dining
Dress code is smart casual, which gives a useful signal for how to approach the meal. Il Cavalluccio should fit diners who want an Italian restaurant in Vienna that feels considered without requiring formal attire.
For groups, special occasions, or any setup-sensitive meal, the safest approach is to contact the restaurant directly and confirm what it can accommodate.
The menu identity is clearer than the room details: homemade pasta, fresh fish specialties, fresh meat specialties, Vitello Tonnato, pizza are the signatures.
How to fold it into a Vienna food day
For a Vienna itinerary, Il Cavalluccio can serve as an Italian restaurant and wine-bar anchor at about $40 per person. Pair it with planning from Our full Vienna restaurants guide, then use Our full Vienna bars guide if the evening needs a separate drinks stop. Visitors building a fuller trip can also cross-check Our full Vienna hotels guide, Our full Vienna experiences guide, Our full Vienna wineries guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Göttweihergasse 2, 1010, Wien, Wien, Österreich
- Website
- cavalluccio.at
- Phone
- +43 (1) 5122211
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, cozy Italian restaurant in Vienna’s historic center, with a street-side setting, pleasant lighting, and a classy yet relaxed atmosphere suited for both romantic dinners and casual gatherings.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- homemade pasta
- fresh fish specialties
- fresh meat specialties
- Vitello Tonnato
- pizza
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Il Cavalluccio worth the price?
Yes, if you want an authentic Italian restaurant and wine bar in Vienna at about $40 per person. The menu identity includes homemade pasta, fresh fish specialties, fresh meat specialties, Vitello Tonnato, pizza. Falstaff 89 Points (2026) is also a recognition for the venue.
Can Il Cavalluccio accommodate groups?
The safest move is to ask the restaurant directly, especially if the meal depends on a particular table setup.
What should I wear to Il Cavalluccio?
Smart casual is the dress code. A neat, polished outfit is the right lane for an Italian restaurant and wine bar in Vienna.
What is the menu like at Il Cavalluccio?
The appeal is the authentic Italian restaurant-and-wine-bar identity, with signatures including homemade pasta, fresh fish specialties, fresh meat specialties, Vitello Tonnato, pizza.
When is Il Cavalluccio open?
Il Cavalluccio is open Monday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM. On Sunday, it opens at 12:00 PM, though the closing time is not explicitly stated. Choose based on the time that fits your plans, confirm current hours directly if timing is important.
Is Il Cavalluccio good for a special occasion?
It can make sense for a relaxed special occasion built around Italian food and wine in Vienna. The price is about $40 per person, the dress code is smart casual, Falstaff 89 Points (2026) gives it a confirmed recognition.
