Quattro Caffe

About the Business

Specialties

In Bistagno, a little town deep in Italy's wine region, owner and chef Antonio Cagnolo was born and raised on a small town farm and mill. "Everything was fresh. The vegetables were from our garden, the eggs from our chickens, and my father hunted and fished. We had fresh truffles and porcini mushrooms. I even stomped the grapes to make the wine!" Since his humble beginnings in Italy, Antonio Cagnolo has emerged as a dynamic force in the field of dining.  He has earned national acclaim for the award-winning Italian cuisine served at his venerable Antonello Ristorante and has been the recipient of the prestigious Circle of Fame Awards, Golden Scepter Award and was named "Restaurateur of the Year" by the Southern California Restaurant Writers.

History

Established in 1991.

Quattro Caffé has been a quaint dining oasis and popular destination at South Coast Plaza for more than two decades. The story of Quattro Caffé begins in 1991 when it was called Armani Café. In the early days, Armani Café was located adjacent to the Emporio Armani boutique. It didn't take long for Armani Café to be transformed into a favorite escape for high-end shoppers. Eventually, Armani Café became popular in its own right. As the years passed, the Armani label quietly faded into the background and the Quattro name gradually emerged. Soon Quattro's independent identity and reputation for quality was firmly established on a foundation of uncomplicated elegance, Quattro Caffé eliminates the superfluous and emphasizes the comfortable.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Antonio C.

Business Owner

In Bistagno, a little town deep in Italy's wine region, owner and chef Antonio Cagnolo was born and raised on a small town farm and mill. "Everything was fresh. The vegetables were from our garden, the eggs from our chickens, and my father hunted and fished. We had fresh truffles and porcini mushrooms. I even stomped the grapes to make the wine!" Since his humble beginnings in Italy, Antonio Cagnolo has emerged as a dynamic force in the field of dining.  He has earned national acclaim for the award-winning Italian cuisine served at his venerable Antonello Ristorante and has been the recipient of the prestigious Circle of Fame Awards, Golden Scepter Award and was named "Restaurateur of the Year" by the Southern California Restaurant Writers.