Love this place! This is our new little hang out for some great food, nice wine and quaint ambiance. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. You can't go wrong here! Everything on their menu is worth a try at least once! If you want a little taste of Italy come here read more

Parking in the area is difficult, to put it mildly. After circling the block several times, I finally found parking a couple of blocks away. It's paid parking until 8 pm, so make sure you visit the pay station with your license plate number. I walked in and was seated immediately. I waited several minutes for my order to be taken, but it wasn't an unreasonable amount of time to wait. After a few minutes,I was told that the restaurant was out of mozzarella cheese so I needed to change my order. The food was good. The restaurant is small and cozy, but it had quite a few customers in it, so I was surprised that I had such an attentive server, since there were only two servers on the floor when I arrived. A third arrived later. read more

Came here for dinner and was impressed. Service was fast and food was fresh. Bread was soft and crispy. Clean. The ambiance is casual and bathroom clean. Quiet for a weekday. Recommend giving this place a try. read more

West Coast Cafe - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - San Bruno, California

classic italian bistro located in downtown san bruno with a long history...days of free parking are gone and most of the streets are metered along with the parking lot in the back...some free street parking in the residential area in the back...weekday lunch and not too busy...pleasant staff bringing some old school charm to the restaurant...meals are priced under and over $30...plenty of options in the under...complimentary bread is provided with olive oil and vinegar....bread tastes fresh with a slight sweetness and nice crust...ordered bruchetta $8.50 to share...standard and good...had a spaghetti con calamari $22.50 for lunch...portion is quite big...loaded with calamari and spaghetti in a tangy tomato and basil sauce...quite filling...food is decent and prices are good for the portion...nice casual charming place to eat... read more

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Comfort food and decent dishes. West Coast Cafe is a solidly average place for food in the area. It's a bit on the expensive side, given the dishes taste averagely OK. read more

West Coast Cafe - Spaghetti Con Calamari - Italian Near Me - San Bruno, California

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West Coast Cafe is our favorite Italian restaurant in the area. So far, everything that we've tried has been delicious and superior. The staff is amazing and we love the ambiance the restaurant provides. read more

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This was such a homey and classic Italian restaurant that has been hidden under my nose for years everything about this place was traditional Italian. The service was great, everyone was so sweet. We even got to talk to the owner of the restaurant who is super nice. They convinced us right away to get dessert also, no regrets! The food was so delicious. I will remember to take pictures the next time I go, I've gone a few times since! What I ordered : The gnocchi with Bolognese: This was so delicious you have to try this but it really fills you up, so maybe share. Tiramisu: This was homemade and so good! It was not too sweet and perfect for dessert. read more

Authentic Italian, great spot for a date. All of the food is delicious, besides the rabbit one time. Great people running the joint.

Food was decent but not worth the ungodly prices. Did not receive a friendly welcome upon entering and had a server that was more focused on serving the elderly White folks next to us than us. We left shortly after finishing our meal but also mildly feeling unwelcome. read more

Best italian food I've found outside Italy. Decent portions and absolutely incredible table service. Our bread basket never ran empty. Can recommend the Ragu Lasagna, Fettucine Della Nona, and the Pollo Parmagiana. We also got a bottle of the house Sangiovese and it was fantastic Italian wine. read more

A cozy Italian restaurant located in downtown San Bruno. There are street parking hours enforced so I would check the hours if you park on the street, but the restaurant also has a parking lot behind it which I recommend. We ordered appetizers to share and each got our own dish. Items ordered: - Calamari Sautee: The seafood tasted pretty fresh, not the most fried or crispy if you prefer that. - Insalata Caprese: Comes with 4 pieces and you can cut in half for 8 pieces. Tomatoes were fresh and overall a pleasant appetizer. - Bruschetta: I really enjoyed the bruschetta with diced tomatoes and toppings. Would get again! - Pasta Special: The special included spinach fettuccine, rock shrimp, and clams in a creamy tomato sauce. I really liked the sauce and pasta was well cooked. The rock shrimp was a little harder than I expected. read more

West Coast Cafe - Italian Near Me - San Bruno, California

My kids wanted Italian food and I was fortunate to find this spot near their swim school. Upon arrival I quickly realized that this is a dinner catered for adults. Street Parking is easy and plentiful. The restaurant is small but they will do their best to get you seated promptly. I highly recommend making a reservation. I loved all their pastas and enjoys the calamari. My kiddos loved the dessert and ice cream. the lights are a bit dim and just expect the noise to be moderate since seating is a bit close together. read more

Want a good cozy place to bring a loved one? This is it. Once again we find ourselves here. Not only is the food good but , you walk into an establishment where you feel like a normal person. You can come dressed up or down. You are just here to enjoy your dinner. Service is always welcome in may I tell you about our specials? Love that. Food always come out hot and fast. We Had a bus person that was on her game today. Refilling water and getting us bread and butter almost instantly. The food was delicious as usual. Dessert we can never pass in the tiramisu. Came with strawberries vs. blueberry's. Whatever is in season. read more

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This restaurant is located right in the heart of Downtown San Bruno. There are plenty of metered parking spots around this establishment. We were greeted and seated by a friendly waiter upon entering the restaurant. He told us about the specials for the day. We ordered the Calamari Saute, West Coast Penne, Fettuccine Alfredo with Prawns, and the Linguine Tuttomare. The calamari saute as a starter was pretty tasty and the calamari wasn't over cooked. The west coast penne had a good amount of chicken, sundried tomatos, and asparagus. The Aurora garlic sauce went well with it. The prawns in the Fettuccine Alfredo were huge. The seafood in the Linguine Tuttomare were fresh and the pomodoro sauce was light. All the pasta were cooked al dente. While we were eating, the waiter came to check up on us a couple of times. We enjoyed the great service and the delicous food. The prices were fairly reasonable and they gave us big portions. We will be back to try their other entrees like the chicken parmesan and their house specialty lasagna. read more

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My wife and I have been going to West Coast Cafe for 2 years. The food is great, and the service is great. We recommend this place to everybody. read more

West Coast Cafe - 23rd Anniversary - Italian Near Me - San Bruno, California

One of the days specials was a rib eye steak. And it was special for sure. Great cut of meat and very tender & tasty. read more

West Coast Cafe - Italian Near Me - San Bruno, California

Our second time there. First time was better from few years ago. Second time, was just ok. We, family of 11, felt hurried. They cleared our plates too fast. As soon as we took our last bite, they started clearing the table. Most of us were not even finished. I thought it was just me who felt that adults and the teenagers in our party felt it. The place was not crowded. Probably our last time there, since I didn't like the serve and food was just ok. Not for spending almost $500 and 20% gratitudes was added already. When did tips changed to 20%???!!! I thought it was the customer's choice read more

Amazing service,amazing food. The lasagna is wonderful,great service It's a cozy place staff really cares about the customers. read more

Have never been disappointed. Excellent chicken parmigiana. Their sauces are very good. Love the gnocchi. My favorite. Definitely recommend.

We needed some lunch after a doctor's appointment and wanted to try something relatively nearby and new to us. I was disappointed to see that the public parking has new payment kiosks. The days of free parking are coming to an end. They were scheduled to be placed into service either February or March. The restaurant itself isn't particularly wide but it is deep. There were only about three tables in use when we walked in after 1pm. We were greeted and seated, told about the specials, our drink orders taken and left to peruse the menus. Mom had had a large breakfast so wasn't hungry. She ordered a Bruschetta to munch on and she only ate 1/2 of that. She did try a couple of leaves from our Caesar Salad. Linguine Tutti Mare - 4 - Well-cooked assortment of seafood (clams, scallops, prawns, and calamari with properly cooked linguine. Special of the Day - Linguine with Clams, Mussels and Shrimp in a Tomato Cream Sauce - 5 - While it looked quite similar to my dish, the flavor was creamy and delicious. Caesar Salad - Classic Caesar Salad - 4 - Anchovies would have been nice but not everyone loves them so we understand. Bruschetta - We did not try. The restaurant was nice. The service was good. We would dine here again to try other flavors. read more

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As I was saying, I just spent a month in Italy eating some delicious food. A couple of weeks after we arrived home, I had a hankering for some Italian. I yelped it of course and nothing was convincing me? Then I remembered that I actually went to West Coast Cafe years ago! And this place did not disappoint!! I usually take pictures of the food but I was excited to eat. Nice Cesar salad, amazing carbonara, as an appetizer I chose the calamari in tomato sauce(Dee-lish)! Ordered a nicely priced bottle of red wine (Dee-lush!) They gave us a complementary shot of limoncello and I also had a dbl. espresso. Overall service was excellent and the place warm and cozy! read more

Food & service . I won't come back . Food portions is just ok. Taste is just ok. Ambiance not bad . Parking is bad . read more

Somehow, West Coast Café just hit the spot for a low-key date night with my girlfriend. It's got that classic Italian restaurant vibe--relaxing, friendly, and unpretentious. The kind of place that feels like a neighborhood favorite. The menu has all the familiar staples, and we were both in the mood for pasta--no regrets there. Everything was flavorful and satisfying. I've got my eye on the veal for next time, which I think might be their specialty. Service was warm and attentive. We lingered a bit after dinner with tiramisu and chocolate gelato, both of which totally sealed the deal. Not overly fancy, not trying to be something it's not--just good food, good vibes, and a place I'll definitely be coming back to. read more

Don't let the outside fool you. Beyond these doors is a quaint, charming, quiet & friendly elegant restaurant with great food. This has become my husband and my favorite restaurant. Try it and you will find it will become one of your favorites. This is definitely a fine dining bistro. B & L read more

Food was delicious and the staff were welcoming and provided great service. Our waters were always refilled and the bread was freshly served. Service was fast and courteous. I had no complaints. read more

It's a great place in san Bruno for a neighborhood selection Can't go wrong I'm glad to have them around fancy casual read more

Carlos is an excellent waiter very attentive a total professional. This is our favorite restaurant all the food is delicious. read more

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3.5 stars, but since we can't give half stars, boosting to 4 because of their consistently amiable customer service. West Coast Cafe has been a regular local restaurant for us for a few years. During our first couple of visits, we were so impressed by the restaurant that we almost booked a private party with them for a birthday celebration. Located on San Mateo Avenue in downtown San Bruno, West Coast doesn't have a private lot, but there are metered spots along the street as well as a few lots in walking distance. Inside, the yellow walls and earthy toned furniture make an inviting and warm, relaxed environment. The staff always keeps the place clean and tidy. Below are some of the many dishes that we have ordered: Caesar Salad - Z & V always order these greens, so they must like it. Zuppa Del Giorno - Don't forget to ask what the soup of the day is! They are yummy, especially the Split Pea and Lentil. Fettuccine Con Salsiccia - Z ordered this once, then moved onto the West Coast Penne, then the Spaghetti Con Calamari, both of which he has had multiple times. I guess he liked the other pastas more than this one. Spaghetti Con Calamari - Surprisingly, Z likes this Primi Piatti so much that it's become a regular order of his. Pasta Primavera - One of the few vegetarian dishes that they offer. DJ has been unimpressed by it, unfortunately. West Coast Penne - A flavourful creamy pasta dish. Z and I like it. Gnocchi Gorgonzola - V's go-to dish. He likes to add chicken to it. Lasagna al Ragu - DJ finds the serving as a bit on the smaller side or just not fully filling. Polla Marsala - Not on the menu, but they will replace the veal in the Vitello Marsala with chicken. Disappointingly bland, though. Bistecca alla Griglia - Perfectly cooked and tasty. Looks lean, but is fattier than it looks. Calamari Steak Piccata - Good. Next on my list to try are their Gamberi Bordolese and Linguine alle Vongole. Service is always nice and friendly. Even when ordering meals for take-out over the phone, they are always very helpful and pleasant. read more

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This is a nice little Italian restaurant located in a quiet San Bruno neighborhood. The parking was relatively easy. The service was great and food was delicious. They also have a private room in the back if you have a large group. read more

I am new to this city and wanted some good Italian food . Made a reservation for my family and I to celebrate my birthday . I was not sure how authentic it was going to be since the name doesn't sound very Italian . We were a party of 8. The rest is, what can I say .... The food the service impeccable. We all got something different and everyone raved about their dishes . We didn't get desert because we were having cake at home but when we go back we definitely will be eating that too . Def 1000 stars . Thanks for a great experience and can't wait to to come back !! read more

Food quality taste has changed used to be better was one of my favorites restaurants. The food portions is more like a child's portion. Good service and a clean and peaceful environment. read more

The food was outstanding! Best halibut ever! Service was excellent! Comfortable & warm setting. read more

Great food and service. Great find!! Best food we had during our entire vacation trip. read more

I love to go to west Coast Cafe, when I want to eat great Italian food, my favorite is the gnocchi. Everything we have eaten is very good. Service is great. read more

First, I need to confess that I'm an Italian and a foodie I have high food standards. Lol. But this Italian place was amazing. The tables were very nicely set with real linens. The servers had on white button down shirts. It was definitely more than any ole' Italian place on the corner. We started with the bruschetta . I recently got back from a cruise to Italy and man the bruschetta on the ship just c$#&. Here I had the real thing. It was perfectly seasoned. The toast was crunchy to hold up all the tomatoes on top. My only complaint would be the tomatoes were the tiniest bit mushy but it tasted so good together. I would definitely order it again. The Caesar salad was equally amazing. It had just the right amount of saltiness. I got a bite of the veal marsala and wowza! . I've never had veal and the one time I had Marsala I found it sweet and didn't really care for it. This was one amazing bite. The veggies looked great, but the roasted potato... They were quartered roasted potatoes. They had the best deep dark brown crust looking exterior. Sadly, I didn't get a bite but it sure looked good from across the table. I had Gorgonzola gnocchi, which is an all-time favorite of mine. They did not disappoint. The gnocchi were light and fluffy and melted in your mouth and the cream sauce was perfect. I would get that again. My friend got the lasagna and it was pretty darn good. It had a lot of layers of noodles which I liked. I counted about five or so. The meat sauce was hearty and had great flavor. My only thing would be more cheese, but I don't think you can ever have enough cheese, but that's just me. . I'm not a huge tiramisu fan, but we had it. And it was a wonderful lady's birthday so we got another one with a candle and we got to sing to her. We never had to ask them to honor her birthday. They just did . We also got creme brûlée to go. It was soo pretty. Obviously re-heating later makes it lose a little of its magic but it still tasted creamy and smooth. Delish! Overall, this place is fantastic from the presentation, the ambience, the service but most importantly the food hit it. If you haven't been here quit reading and go. read more

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I came to west coast cafe for mothers day celebration and glad that I did. The atmosphere was cozy and classic. The waiters were friendly and attentive. Also, the food was amazing! We ordered the bruschetta, spaghetti with Ragu for the kids to split, seafood, pasta, chicken, and lemon sauce, fettuccine Alfredo, lasagna, and a bottle of house wine pinot Grigio. All of it was amazing. I would say the lasagna was a surprise and my wife loved the seafood pasta. We will definitely be back! Tip - make reservations in advance on the phone to secure your table. read more

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This restaurant feels like a homey neighborhood joint. The service is friendly, but on the slower side. Parking is easy in the back. Food is decent. I got the linguine tutto mare and family got the salmon special. The star was the caprese insalata. I would recommend this spot as a no frills homey Italian dinner. read more

West Coast Cafe - Italian Near Me - San Bruno, California

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Friendly staff. Near and clean interiors. The restaurant faces the street and was very cosy for a hot lunch on a cold day. The servings are pretty large. Bread is complimentary. The lady asked if we wanted a free refill. My husband and I both liked our choice of pasta. I had the Linguine Tutto Mare and my husband had the cheese ravioli. I liked the linguine better. It's a nice place for good non- pretentious Italian food. Would definitely go again! read more

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Found another gem in my backyard. I had no idea what type of restaurant West Coast Cafe was. The last thing I thought was that it was an Italian restaurant. My gym buddies decided to try this place last week and it was a good choice. It truly is a traditional Italian restaurant. The interior (I should have taken a pic) is very classy and elegant. One could not tell that from the outside. The food: absolutely excellent. I had the Penne Bolognese and it fantastic. I worked in an Italian restaurant when I was very, very young and was fortunate enough to learn what good Italian was. WCC is precisely that. I took pics of the entrees our quartet ordered for your viewing pleasure. Service: also very good and the young man was attentive and helpful. We had three baskets of bread and he always asked if we wanted more. Love it. Yeah, I'll be back. read more

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Food is good, I love the bread, warm and soft. Place is not big but nice. Servers were not bad.