A home-grown success European Café stands the test of time

With her mobile phone ringing constantly, deliveries arriving through the door and her three sons preparing for a busy night ahead, restaurant owner Gabriella Cavuoto is beaming.

Boasting her trademark welcoming smile, Gabriella describes the history of her family  business, the European Café, which is the oldest restaurant on The Parade.

“We have been here for over 45 years. We were the first pizza shop to open on The Parade and people keep coming back over the years because we haven’t changed."

"People want consistency and that’s what we are—consistent.”

Gabriella, her husband Giorgio and three sons, Gianni, Ricardo and Julian, work around the clock to ensure the European Café delivers exceptional service with modern and traditional Italian cuisine. 

With busy nights accommodating more than 100 people plus a private function room, Gabriella says the future is looking very bright for the European Café, which is commonly described as an “institution”.

“But we are a family business so it will depend on what the next generation of
my family want to do,” she says with a grin.

“Of course we could not function as well as we do without our incredible staff. They do an exceptional job and I am extremely grateful.”

And what would Gabriella say to anyone who hasn’t been to the European Café yet?

“We make everything here, from our renowned gnocchi to our huge range of desserts, so come along and try good, honest food, you will love it.”

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219 The Parade, Norwood 
W: https://europeancafe.com.au/
I: https://www.instagram.com/theeuropeancafe/