Family business run by the kindest man - George. Not only is the service impeccable in such a homey atmosphere, but the food is incredible - so flavorful, fresh, such variety, so reliable! I stop every time I'm in town and recommend everyone else do the same!! read more

Really convenient location next to Visa, I used to walk here on my lunch breaks all the time. Sandwiches are delicious and better than what you can get in-office, but a bit on the pricey side. But then again, it's only corporate professionals who come here. [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion] read more

In town for work and went here for lunch. I got the Mujadarra Plate and it was soooo good, there were 7 of us and we all got the same thing and everyone ate every grain of rice and every lentil lol. Apparently it's a family owned business that has been there for quite some time. It was a line out of the door and a few tables inside and a few outdoors. Our food came rather quickly, I appreciated the service and the delicious food. read more

Cafe Savini - Italian Near Me - Foster City, California

Located right at the base of Foster City's Metro Center is Cafe Savini, where I'm sure a lot of tech and fintech workers go for lunch. I think they cater to neighboring workplaces as well, because their daily specials have a catered food vibe. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, and an occupied birdcage inside. The walk to Cafe Savini from the Metro Center's parking lot is very peaceful, and you can even picnic in solace on the random park tables if you want some peace and quiet to yourself. This cafe offers both breakfast and lunch, but also sporadic delicious items like pasta, various protein and starch plates, specials like mujadara (which is healthy, flavorful, delicious, and a textural treat), alongside their regular sandwich and salads. Some plates come with a side salad and bread which taste very fresh; I love their homemade dressing, which tastes like some type of bright and citrus-based subtle vinaigrette. Their tomato-based pastas could use thicker sauce, but I loved their creamy pesto pasta special. You can also order online so takeout is very convenient and quick. read more

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This place is a nice lunch spot near my work place. It was initially hard to find a spot to park but we parked in public/ visitor parking in tower building. The place overlooks a pretty courtyard and had outdoor tables to sit and eat. The sandwich and salad combo I ordered was good- spinach salad and caprese sandwich. The sandwich was good but just dry. I plan to try other options as well. One cute thing is the birds in the cage outside the cafe. Super cute! read more

Cafe Savini - Spinach Salad Lunch - Italian Near Me - Foster City, California

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8/17/23 I was off this day and Zach wanted to go out for lunch. We decided to try out Cafe Savini. You can find parking in the plaza across the street where Safeway is. It's definitely a convenient spot for lunch or a snack if you work in the nearby buildings. There's some indoor seating and there's a lot of outdoor seating. You could even get the food to go and eat lunch by the lagoon. You order and pay at the counter and then they will bring the food to your table. We got two items off the lunch special: 1. Meat lasagna (his) 2. Penne pasta (mine) Both dishes came out in 10 minutes and served with complimentary bread and salad. The food was overall healthy, but tasted bland. The pasta itself was cooked fine, but the taste just wasn't great. The salad was okay and I didn't eat the bread because it was too hard. Zach said that the meat lasagna was just alright. Besides ordering at the front and the food being brought to us, there wasn't any other interaction with the staff. The food was mediocre at best. read more

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Nice friendly restaurant in the Metro Center. Appears to cater to the workers in and around the Metro Center. They are only opened weekdays until 2:00 PM. They have tables inside and outside. We've been there a couple of times for lunch after playing pickleball at Leo Ryan Park. Wide selection of food with daily specials. Every lunch selection we made was delicious. Platter sizes and prices were reasonable. read more

George is kind. Always welcoming to the children. Food is tasty and plentiful! Would recommend. Our favorite spot! The birds are a bonus!

Self service . Decent food. Healthy side salad portions . Reasonable prices and lovely outdoor seating with a view of the parks. Try the lunch specials ! They also have fresh squeezed carrot and orange juices. Walking distance from many Foster city offices to meet the lunch break crowd! read more

Cafe Savini - The lunch specials- chicken gyro with side salad, chicken penne pasta with side salad , and curry rice with beef. - Italian Near Me - Foster City, California

Exquisite lunches, great prices and great hospitality! You will want to be there everyday for your lunch. read more

Due to the rainstorm, I didn't want to go very far for food and opted for the nearby cafe. The Café was open and pretty much empty (understandable because I'm sure most people were working from home instead of trying to drive into work). I ordered the croissant and a banana nut muffin. The muffin, you can request to be warmed which I opted for. The egg, cheese, and bacon croissant was delicious, and I would order again. But I am curious about the other items on their menu, especially when it comes to the latter half of the day. There was a lasagne on there that I'm super curious about. read more

Cafe Savini - They have adorable pet birds within the store! - Italian Near Me - Foster City, California

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My favorite place in Foster City by far! Its a quick walk from my office and a nice place as most of the seats are outside. The salmon risotto comes with a salad and a piece of whole bread. To be honest, the salad is a bit generic but with the price it comes with, I cannot complain. Now comes the risotto. This risotto is out of this world. For $14, you have a big piece of seasoned salmon that has a perfect salt taste that reminds me of a tropical place. The risotto has a mushroomy taste that reminds me of a forest. Overall, I come back here every business trip. I will continue to come here for many years read more

Cafe Savini - Salmon Risotto - Italian Near Me - Foster City, California

No clue why we've never been here before. You won't find it unless you Yelp or work in the building/area. Food was soooo food. Tasted fresh and made with care. Service was also super fast. The lady at the register appeared to be in charge. Can you be nice and rough neck at the same time? well whatever, that was her. hahahaha. Everyone else was super friendly and helpful. We will totally come back and try everything on the menu. read more

A review long overdue! This used to be my go to for lunch pre-COVID as it is close to work. Went there today after a long time and was so good to see the staff again after a long time. I am sure their business was hurting as offices closed during COVID, but so glad they are still in business and warm and welcoming as ever! An awesome, family owned and operated cafe. Everyone here is so warm and friendly....amazing customer service. The cafe itself is clean and well organized - You can even view the kitchen from the order counter. They have both indoor and plenty of outdoor seating as well. About the food: Not sure it should be categorized as Italian cafe as they also have quite a few Mediterranean options on the menu. The best part is that their menu changes almost everyday. I have quite a few favorites to list...but the two must try items are Mujadara - available only on Thursdays and Fridays and the Moussaka - available only on Wednesdays! Portions are perfect and pricing is reasonable. MUJADARA: a rice and lentil dish with cucumber, tomatoes, and fried onion topping...so yum. Fresh, does not feel too heavy, and flavors are on point. I usually eat it with some hot sauce on the side for a little kick Comes with chicken or vegetarian option. I am a vegetarian so always get the vegetarian option, but my friends love the chicken Mujadara. MOUSSAKA: made with eggplant and cheese. Fresh again and well balanced flavors...Just the right amount of cheesy. Some of the dishes come with a side of salad and a slice of bread. Love these guys and wish them the very best. Hope they continue to thrive. Highly recommend this cute family owned cafe...that serves fresh, delicious food everyday with a smile! read more

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Get their Mujadara. Doesn't matter if you're not vegetarian, I'm not either. You'll thank me later.

A great lunch place in Foster City! I never knew they existed till a friend took me here last week. They have all kinds of yummy salads,sandwiches, main dishes and they do breakfast. Plus they do Moroccan food. On Thursdays and Fridays, they have a wonderful dish that starts with an M and I cannot remember the name (I know, how lame..). You can get it with or without chicken. It had lots of veggies and other goodies and if I was not in public, I would have licked my plate! Service is quick and very friendly. I think it is a family run business. Lunch was less than 15.00 ( including tip) so it is a great value! I can't wait to take my hubby here and other friends!! read more

It's a perfect lunch spot: fast, delicious, really friendly staff and with plenty of healthy options. I loved my salad and mozzarella tomato sandwich. It was absolutely scrumptious and exactly what I needed to finish my day strong. They have plenty of seatings inside and outside. You order at the counter, take your number, find your table and your food is brought to you when it's ready. Everyone working there was so welcoming, helpful and super friendly! It has a really wonderful open and light atmosphere that I adore. I definitely recommend checking it out if you are looking for something quick and easy. read more

Wonderful little hidden gem! Everything was delicious and reasonably priced. Pay attention to the specials. If you want to eat light there are salads, and there are also heavier dishes if you're hungrier. I know this place mostly caters to the nearby businesses, but if you're in Foster city, it's worth a visit. read more

Cafe Savini - a sandwich and a salad on a plate - Italian Near Me - Foster City, California

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Wonderful lunch spot with the nicest staff. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. They also have some birds to keep you entertained :) read more

Cafe Savini - Mujadara - Italian Near Me - Foster City, California

This small Cafe is a great secret tucked away the congeniality of George and his team is fabulous, service was and is excellent and the food is delicious. you must try their Middle East specials. Really delicious read more

Fantastic little cafe for lunch! They have a wonderful menu with healthy options and they're so quick to make the food. The line gets long at noon, but they move really quickly. There is indoor seating and outdoor. You can even call in your order to pick up. All of the staff except the woman that works the register is really friendly and customer oriented. The woman at the front register comes off rude and won't even hand you your receipt. She throws it down on the counter instead. Careful if you pay with credit card. She'll swipe the store copy before you fill out the tip/total. The snow crab sandwich is amazing. Order it if you get the chance. read more

Cafe Savini - Snow crab sandwich - Italian Near Me - Foster City, California

Might be good or not but they are closed before hours posted on Yelp and I wasted my time driving all the way here read more

Cafe Savini - Italian Near Me - Foster City, California

great little lunch place next to an office complex in Foster City. a little bit hidden since it's on the ground floor of an office building. I've been here a few times and it's really popular with the work colleagues who work nearby recommended: panini sandwiches, the daily soup and especially the meat lasagna. good prices, fresh food, friendly service. a great combination for an office park lunch place read more

I came early morning while no one was in the courtyard. It was a peaceful spot to stop and have a quick bite. I got the ham, egg and cheese croissant sandwich. It was the perfect buttery, flaky treat before my walk to work. read more

Cafe Savini - Ham, egg, and cheese croissant sandwich - Italian Near Me - Foster City, California

There were several tables eating lunch outside, and several more inside, so I was pretty hopeful that I was in for a good meal. The choices were pretty diverse for such a small hole-in-the-wall cafe and the prices seemed very reasonable. I ordered the tandoori chicken sandwich that came with a side salad and I looked for a free table next to the door. The food came so quickly that i had only just sat down! However, it wasn't the food I expected given the descriptions on the menu. The tandoori chicken sandwich was supposed to come with lettuce, which I love, but it had sliced cucumber, which I really don't care for. The side salad which I thought would be made of lettuce turned out to be potato salad. I was never alerted to these changes nor given options of what was available like in the case of the "side salad." The cheese on the sandwich wasn't even very melty yet because it had been heated so quickly and thrown together. The flavors were okay, but given the results, I don't know if I would come back. read more

This place is definitely amazing !!! One of the best cafe I've ever been. Their food is really delicious, make sure you try all the item on the menu, especially the 'today''s special'. My favorite is the chicken Tendori wrap, the tuna salad panini, and the pork loin sandwich. Their soup is must try as well. Also, the environment is really clean and cozy. I usually go during lunch time and it's nice and quiet. Thank you for all the great food you serve! I can't wait to come back again. read more

Nice fresh & tasty salads, just the right amount of dressing. We got the Cobb & Venetian salad- comes w/ slice of bread. Perfect size for lunch. Yum! Friendly service. Was a nice 8 min walk to cafe from TownePlace Suite. read more

This place must be the best lunch spot in whole foster city! The owner George and the whole crew doing amazing job every day. The specials are simply awesome. We have never left this place with a disappointment. read more

Quick service makes this place an ideal lunch spot when you only have 30 minutes to spare. I usually come on Thursdays when they have the mujadara as the special menu item. It's a mix of lentil and chopped veggies whipped up into a delicious batch (you can add chicken for extra). Try it if you haven't had it before. The salmon salad is also surprisingly good: salmon is cooked tenderly without being under-done. One thing to note: it's not exactly on the cheapest side - likely run you $12-15 for the meal even if you take it to go. read more

I eat at Cafe Savini nearly every week day for lunch and even get take out for dinner when I know I won't have time to cook. I love everything I've had here, which is why I decided to have them cater my intimate wedding in SF. They don't usually do catering, but I was extremely lucky to have George and his staff agree to make it happen for me on a Saturday evening. The owners are lovely and the staff is attentive and professional. It's my favorite place to eat in the Bay Area and truly a hidden gem that is worth going out of your way, if you don't work next door like me, to enjoy their daily lunch specials! You can thank me later. read more

Their chicken panini was tasty and portions were fair for the price. The bread was toasted perfectly and the chicken was cooked well. The filone bread added a nice crunch with every bite, while the oven roasted chicken was juicy and delicious. The other toppings added to the sandwich as well. The sun-dried tomatoes, pesto sauce, avocado, and provolone cheese all came together harmoniously to create one satisfying panini. UPDATE (5/24/17): I ordered their special, Chicken Shawarma. The dish was a pita bread sandwich filled with chicken shawarma, toasted tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and tahini sauce. It was also served with a side salad of spring mix, cucumbers, tomatoes and feta cheese. The chicken shawarma tasted bland. The flavor was there, but it wasn't very strong. I found myself adding a lot of hot sauce just to increase the flavor. read more

Cafe Savini - Chicken Shawarma - Italian Near Me - Foster City, California

Cafe Savini at the base of the Metro Tower building facing the courtyard, in addition to breakfasts, homemade soups, specialty salads, and sandwiches continues to make some amazing lunch specials that change daily. Tuesday this week was pecan encrusted salmon, on Wednesday it was chicken. Parmesan and on Thursday it was Salmon Rissoto. All were delicious and sure beats anything I can make at home. I can hardly wait for tomorrow! The courtyard setting facing the park-like surroundings behind CVS can be most pleasant and lunch has become the highlight of my day. read more

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What a lovely surprise - this little unassuming cafe serves a lunch that tastes homemade and is actually nutrient dense and delicious ! I really appreciate the dairy free options. Moroccan stew and Mujadara were perfect. read more

A couple months ago, a colleague introduced me to breakfast at Savini's and now I'm obsessed!! My regular order is a vegetarian scrambled egg wrap with pico salsa and cream cheese. Today I had the wrap with sausage also though and it was also AMAZING and a bit more filling. A fabulous breakfast for $3.75!! I often order coffee also and the coffee here is acceptable (better than in our office!) but not amazing. I had a delicious small cappuccino ($2.25) with soy milk today though! Everyone I've met who works here is SO nice and I sometimes call ahead so my breakfast is ready when I arrive. One day I'd called ahead to order and misplaced my wallet and they did not hesitate to say just to take my food and pay another time. Good, friendly service and great breakfast! :) read more

There are so many things I love about this place. I work in the Metro Center, so it's super easy to walk to Cafe Savini. Their house vinaigrette is amazing! I normally get the pork loin sandwich (which is divine!) and napa salad! Must try if you're in the area, or work in the area, definitely a great find! read more

Cafe Savini - Half Pork Loin sandwich and Half Napa Salad! - Italian Near Me - Foster City, California

Been eating here for years. The soups always spectacular. They support local art as well! Come see my next installation and visit on 3/17/20 my Bday. I'll be there at noon. I'm the guy that painted the cartoon looking mural in the spot. Looking forward to meeting new and old friends and celebrating my bday! read more

Cafe Savini - looking forward to spending Bday lunch here with friends! - Italian Near Me - Foster City, California

Delicious mujadara dish, highly recommend this one if you like savory and light foods. The workers are friendly and polite and food is at a good price. Favorite lunch spot near work read more

Cafe Savini - Mujadara (rice, lentils, cucumber, tomato, fried onions, cilantro) - Italian Near Me - Foster City, California

Finally got a chance to stop by cafe today to grab a quick lunch to-go after reading all the reviews on Yelp. Place is a bit challenging to find - just take the walkway past five guys and head towards the corporate building, you'll see some the cafe is located on the first floor of the corporate building. Ordered the Penne Italian (has sausage and veggies) and it was delicious in a tomato sauce that tasted like there was a touch of cream. You could definitely tell the food was prepared fresh when ordered as the veggies were fresh and still had a bite/crunch to it. Pasta came with a side salad tossed lightly with a delicious balsamic vinaigrette. Meal definitely hit the spot and satisfied my craving for good pasta at an affordable lunch price. Can't wait to try out other items on the menu! read more

3.5 stars until I get more sampling done. I had their Cobb salad for my first visit. Nice granite tables and sunny locations (both inside and out) were very pleasant. The whole place has a very light and airy quality to it and seemed very clean. My order produced a little lucky plastic 13 "tent" thingy that then graced my table as I waited. Still a really decent sized crowd for after 1:30 (they close at 2:30) but they served me quickly, with a smile. I could taste the delicious olive oil in the salad dressing--this is the real deal and I was very pleased with my salad which not only looked terrific, but tasted fresh, with real crisp thick-sliced bacon pieces (yum). Their other selections are also worth exploring and no doubt I will be back. read more

Cafe Savini - Cobb salad. - Italian Near Me - Foster City, California

Great little cafe and super convenient ... especially when I'm too lazy to walk the extra 100 feet to Safeway. Great selection of panini sandwiches, salads and daily specials. The coffee isn't quite Starbucks (which in itself isn't a bad thing - or a good thing), but I love that they have a frequent visitors card that's like "buy 3 cups of coffee and the next one is on us". Okay ... maybe it's more then 3 ... but it's not the typical, buy 100 so that your card is entirely mangled and then you'll get 1 free small decaf cup of dirty water. Friendly service and on a nice day, outdoor seating is great. FYI though, they aren't open super late. read more