Savinos

Savinos is a local gem. I've been here for celebratory dinners in the past, both pre- and during the pandemic, and everything has been delicious with great service in a classy (if a bit dated) atmosphere.Lately I've been enjoying their lunch, which is a great price (entrees around $15) for high quality meals that satisfy more than your typical sandwich of the same price in the area. I have a number of dietary restrictions (mostly gluten and dairy free), and they've been able to accommodate them while not compromising on quality.The grilled salmon is one meal I would get again and again. It comes with a refreshing salad alongside a red potato salad that's very lightly dressed with mayonnaise, just what I prefer. The steak is another good option for gluten and dairy free folks. It's easy to substitute items with more veggies. While I've enjoyed just about everything I've had there, sometimes they add a bit too much finishing oils, making some dishes too oily.My mom, who is a particular eater, loves the flatbread (toppings are a rotating special). She found the pasta bolognese to be a bit one note, though, with not much other ingredients.They don't have gf/df desserts, but I couldn't resist taking a bite of my mom's crème caramel. It is deliciously creamy! Reminds me of desserts in Paris when I could eat whatever I wanted.There's street parking and some outdoor seating for warmer months. If you do want to come for lunch, be sure to make a reservation on their website -- I think they still require them. We've also called them to get takeout, which has been super easy. Still, I prefer going in person to have a slice of elegant calm.

Came here on a Monday at 7. I ordered the house special as my cocktail and my boyfriend got the lemon fizz martini. Both drinks were excellent. As a started, we had the braised short rib which was seasoned to perfection. We also got the duck confit and steak entree. I have no complaints on the preparation and taste of our entrees were delicious. Absolutely comparable to the north end with the convenience of being in Belmont. The ricotta cheesecake was perfect and the only reason we aren't giving Savinos a 5 Star review is because the service was a bit slow and could have been timed better. With that being said, the service was amazing, the timing was only slightly off.

Splurged and ordered the scallop and tuna over black pepper linguine with leeks, sugar snap peas, grape tomatoes, in a saffron cream sauce ($28). Absolutely terrific. I didn't want to finish it and ended up licking the plate clean. I did find saffron in the cream sauce!I don't recommend the chocolate cake dessert. Overpriced $12 slice of store bought cake. They bring out a plate of all the desserts available, feel free to ask for their pricing. The complimentary bread is cold and slightly stale but garlic oil makes up for it. Service is what it is when there's only one other table other than yours. Savinos is an expensive celebration place and I had the pleasure to dine at because of Nift gift.Plenty of street parking. Inspect your plates/glassware for being used.

With all due respect Tom, I absolutely reached out to you and asked your manager to have you come over to discuss You chose not to do that you chose not to address the customer who was obviously having an issue. I spoke to Nift and they confirmed that that the gift certificate was good for lunch or dinner and that I did not need to spend any money to receive the award. You may want to speak to Nift when you make your next deal so that YOU understand what the conditions are.

Amazing tuna and scallops entree! Tom is a gifted chef!! And, a very nice, quiet, upscale atmosphere. Run, don't walk, to Savino's!

I always read over the yelp reviews fairly carefully to get help in deciding what to order and was disappointed to see how many negative reviews there were. I have been to Savino's maybe 2 or 3 times a year for many years and I'm always quite pleased and very satisfied with both the service and the food. I'm also impressed that whenever I've asked for something to be done a little differently or for a substitute it's been done gracefully and without an extra charge. For example I love their mushroom risotto (I asked for some extra garlic and Parmesan cheese) and so I usually order that instead of potatoes or regular rice, and it makes the meal really outstanding for me. My friend and I both had the vegetable mushroom soup which was delicious and I had the panko topped tilapia which I thought was excellent. Not at all greasy and very tender and tasty. I only have two small recommendations : one, that the water be colder and include some ice (this was not a problem since I asked for a glass of ice and got it quickly) and two that there be some salt & pepper on the table even though the food is usually nicely seasoned. The restaurant was quiet, which is also a plus and when I did hear the music, it was very pleasant and calming music I suggest that you give it a try

The food was excellent and the chef was very attentive to our special dietary needs. Lovely ambience, with smooth jazz playing quietly in the background.

Food was excellent & luncheon choices/prices are amazing. I had the penne Bolognese that was absolutely delicious

The desserts are amazing. A private baker comes to the restaurant kitchen and makes everything fresh from scratch. You can also ask for something special like a birthday or anniversary or congratulations cake to be made for your event if you give someNotice. Not the writing, but the kind of cake you want. I recommend the pizza dolce (an Italian cheesecake made with ricotta) and the lemon raspberry layer cakes. And the chocolate. Oh yeah, and anything else. They seem to be made with love.

The menu was limited and mediocre. I should have returned the raspberry lemon desert it was dry tasteless and must have been sitting in their kitchen for a week.