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Welcome to Suisse Italia - Established 1980

Suisse::Italia Café & Catering Company is a casual dining restaurant and corporate catering service located on the spacious and beautiful plaza of 101 California Street in San Francisco. Established in 1980 by a husband and wife team (he’s Swiss, she’s Italian), Suisse::Italia has long been a popular culinary fixture in the City’s Financial District.

Our menu focuses on freshness and variety and our service philosophy is to guarantee complete and consistent customer satisfaction. Never losing sight of what we do best and understanding the needs of our customers has made Suisse::Italia a favorite dining spot for office workers and the most popular office catering company in San Francisco.

Our European-style cafe is a bright and colorful space with floor to ceiling windows that look onto the largest urban plaza in downtown San Francisco. Outdoor tables and chairs offer al fresco dining with a close-up view of flowers, flowing fountain and California Street with its historic cable cars.

The self-serve café features a 30-foot long display case brimming with a wonderful selection of salads, panini sandwiches and hot and cold daily specials. Service is professional, friendly and quick.

Suisse::Italia’s catering service can provide everything at your office location that we serve in our café: from a nutritious breakfast  to a full evening hors d’oeuvres reception and all things in between. Our menu changes with the seasons and you’ll always find something new and creative at “Suisse.”

For over 20 years Catering Manager, Rhonda Price, has served the catering needs of our corporate clients–hundreds of businesses, both large and small.

Discover for yourself why San Francisco businesses rely on Suisse::Italia for all their food service needs.  We invite you to visit our busy  café for a delicious breakfast or lunch and to call Rhonda for your catering orders and requests.

Cafe hours
Monday through Friday 6:30 am to 3:30 pm


Catering hours
Monday through Friday 6:30 am to 5:00 pm

24 Hour Cancellation Policy

Weekend Catering
Available on request

Suisse::Italia Cafe
Available for business meeting and after-hour events

BREAKFAST

Continental and Full Hot Breakfast

Suisse::Italia can help you get your morning meeting off to a productive start with either a simple continental breakfast or a complete hot entree meal. Either choice will satisfy your guests with a fresh and delicious selection from our popular breakfast menu.

  Price per
Person
Assorted Pastries, Bagels & Muffins
w/ Cream Cheese, Jam & Butter
  2.75
Lox, Bagel & Cream Cheese*   8.00
Scrambled Eggs, Potatoes, Ham/Bacon*   9.50
French Toast w/ Syrup*   5.75
Assorted Breakfast Burritos 7.00
 w/ Potatoes 8.50
Homemade Frittata - small pan (serves 9 - 12) 70.00
Homemade Frittata - large pan (serves 18 - 24) 140.00
Sliced Fruit Tray*   4.75
Fresh Fruit Salad   4.25
Granola   2.75
Hard-Boiled Eggs   1.75
Yogurt   2.75
Yogurt Parfait (low-fat yogurt w\ fruit & granola) 4.25
Odwalla Orange Juice 2.75
Assorted Breakfast Juices (apple, grapefruit, V8, etc.) 2.75
Coffee and Tea (thermos size serves 10) 20.00

*(minimum 10)

SANDWICH PLATTER

ASSORTED SANDWICH TRAYS

We roast our own turkey, chicken and beef tri-tip and select only the best deli meats and cheeses for our sandwich selection.  We also include our popular chicken, turkey & tuna salads to offer you the best sandwich variety available.  All sandwiches are served on fresh gourmet bread,  rolls, croissants and focaccia  made by Il Fornaio & SemiFreddi’s Bakeries.

$6.75 per person
(5 person minimum)

  • Roasted Turkey
  • Grilled Chicken 
  • Beef Tri-Tip 
  • Prosciutto and Fontina
  • Honey Baked Ham
  • Molinari Salami
  • Smoked Turkey
  • Sauteed Portobello Mushroom (V)
  • Spring Veggie Panino (V) (with fresh mozzarella)
  • Tuscan Panino (V) (fontina, roma tomato,spinach)
  • Hummus, Cucumber, Tomato (V)
  • Brie & Sundried Tomato (V)
  • Chicken Florentine (with spinach and roma tomatoes)
  • Tuna Salad
  • Chicken Almondine
  • Curry Turkey
  • Chicken Pesto
  • Egg Salad

(V) = Vegetarian

MEAT AND CHEESE TRAYS

MEAT AND CHEESE TRAY 

Customize your favorite sandwich from our creatively displayed deli meat and cheese tray.  Include one or more of our popular chicken, tuna or turkey salads for additional variety.

$9.50 per person (10 person minimum) 

  • Roasted Turkey
  • Smoked Turkey 
  • Grilled Chicken
  • Honey Baked Ham
  • Molinari salami
  • Beef Tri-Tip
  • Tuna Salad
  • Chicken Salad
  • Curry Turkey Salad

A condiment tray with sliced tomatoes, lettuce, pickle, olives,
cucumbers, pepperoncinis, mayonnaise and mustard accompany the meat and cheese tray.  Assorted breads, rolls, croissants and french baguettes are from Il Fornaio and Semifreddi’s bakeries. 

Salads

Suisse::Italia Salads

All homemade, fresh and delicious Suisse::Italia salads are our most popular menu items. We develop new salads seasonally with an emphasis on healthy and creative ingredients.  Everyone has their own personal favorite . . . which will be yours?

5 person minimum for each salad

      Price per
Person

GREEN LEAF SALADS 

   
Garden Greens   4.25
w/ Red tomatoes , cucumber and red cabbage w/ choice of blue cheese, ranch or vinaigrette salad dressings    
Baby Spinach   4.25
w/goat cheese, dried cranberries, fresh orange slices and glazed pecans    
Classic Caesar   4.25
Romaine hearts with homemade garlic croutons and shredded parmesan cheese in a creamy anchovy dressing    
Classic Caesar with Grilled Chicken   6.25
Our Caesar Salad topped with sliced grilled chicken breast    
Cobb  (minimum serving for 10)   12.00
Chopped bacon, grilled chicken breast, blue cheese, egg, avocado slices and tomatoes on a green salad with choice of vinaigrette or 1,000 Island dressing    
Spring Mix   4.25

w/crumbled blue cheese, toasted glazed walnuts and currants in a honey balsamic vinaigrette dressing

   

FRUIT SALADS

   
Fresh Fruit   4.25
Seasonal melons, berries, grapes, fresh pineapple, kiwi, mandarin oranges and apples    
Fresh Berry Salad (seasonal)     4.25
Raspberries, blueberries and sliced strawberries topped with a sweet lowfat yogurt sauce    
Peaches and Blueberries (seasonal)   4.25
Sweet peaches mixed with blueberries in a lowfat yogurt sauce    
Strawberry & Bananas   4.25
Fresh strawberries and bananas tossed in a sweet lowfat yogurt sauce    
Waldorf Salad   4.25

Red and green apple slices , toasted walnuts, dried cranberries in a lowfat yogurt sauce

   

VEGETABLE SALADS

   
Red Potato Salad   4.25
w/ bacon and egg in a dijon mayo dressing    
Asparagus   4.25
Fresh asparagus with sliced mushrooms and sweet bell peppers in a vinaigrette dressing    
Green Bean and Bleu Cheese   4.25
Blue lake beans with bleu cheese and walnuts    
Garbanzo Bean   4.25
w/ feta cheese, black olives and diced    
Vegetable Vinaigrette   4.25
Fresh steamed seasonal vegetables in a light vinaigrette dressing    
Veggie Brown Rice   4.25
Broccoli florets, snap peas, asparagus tips, peppers and toasted slivered almonds in a sweet sesame soy dressing    
Tabouli   4.25
Wheat bulgar with cucumber, tomato and feta cheese    
Tomato, Mozzarella and Cucumber   4.25
w/ arugula, capers, nicoise olives and virgin olive oil    

PASTA SALADS

   
Mandarin Noodle   4.25
Thin asian noodles with snowpeas and bell peppers in a light sesame soy dressing    
Orzo Pasta   4.25
w/ sundried tomatoes, feta and basil    
Pasta Pomodora   4.25
Whole wheat spaghettini w/ tomato, basil, olive oil and parmesan cheese    
Ricossilli Salad    4.25
Corkscrew pasta w/ black olives, tomatoes & feta cheese       
Seafood Pasta (seasonal)   5.25
w/ Dungeness crab, bay shrimp, avocado. mango and red onion    
Southwest Pasta   4.25

Orechiette pasta with diced tomato, fresh corn and spinach in a spicy chipotle dressing

   

 CHICKEN AND TURKEY SALADS

   
Chicken Almondine   5.25
Chicken breast, toasted slivered almonds and green apple slices in a lemon mayo dressing    
Chicken Pesto   5.25
Chicken breast with sauteed sweet onions in a pesto mayo dressing    
Chinese Chicken Salad   4.25
Shredded iceberg lettuce and romaine hearts, grilled chicken, cilantro and toasted almonds tossed in a sweet sesame soy dressing    
Curry Turkey      5.25
Roasted turkey breast with toasted cashews and golden raisins in a mango chutney dressing    
Thai Chicken   5.25

Grilled chicken with steamed broccoli in a Thai peanut sauce served with jasmine rice
 

   

SEAFOOD SALADS

   
Seafood Pasta (seasonal)   5.25
w/ Dungeness crab, bay shrimp, avocado. mango and red onion    
Dill Shrimp     5.25
Bay shrimp with fresh dill, celery and green onions in a lemon mayo dressing    
Tuna Salad     4.25

BOX LUNCH

SUISSE::ITALIA BOX LUNCHES

Quality, variety and great presentation make Suisse::Italia’s box lunch a popular choice in the financial district for both off-site or in-office catering. Utilizing our wide selection of sandwiches, salads and dessert, no two box lunches are the same.  Presented in a clear plastic container,  your guests can see exactly which sandwich, salad and dessert combination they prefer.

SANDWICH BOX LUNCH 
$12.50 per person

A separately wrapped sandwich (see sandwich list)
A freshly made salad  served on a bed of greens (see salad list)
A separately wrapped dessert (cookie, bar or brownie)
     

SALAD SAMPLER BOX LUNCHES
$11.50 per person

Your choice of three different salads served on a bed of greens (see salad list)
Great for Vegetarians !

 
 Beverages           $ 1.75
Chips & Pretzels  $ 1.50

HOT FOOD

FAMILY RECIPES, TRIED AND TRUE, MAKE UP OUR HOT ENTREE MENU.  THEY ALL WORK PERFECTLY FOR OFFICE LUNCHES AND DINNERS THAT CALL FOR SOMETHING MORE SUBSTANTIAL THEN A COLD MENU.

ALL ENTREES INCLUDE GREEN SALAD, ROLLS & BUTTER. TO SUBSTITUTE EITHER SPRING MIX, CAESAR, OR SPINACH SALAD FOR GREEN SALAD ADD$1.00 PER PERSON

CHICKEN ENTREES

Chicken entrees are served with a choice of Rice Pilaf or Roasted Potatoes.
$12.75 per person

CHICKEN MARSALA: with mushrooms, scallions, marsala wine & Italian herbs

CHICKEN CACCIATORE: with sausage, potatoes, olives in marinara sauce.

CHICKEN PICCATA: with capers & white wine sauce.

CHICKEN PRIMAVERA: with vegetables in a light cream or marinara sauce.

CHICKEN PARMESANO: battered and topped with mozzarella, then baked in a tomato sauce.

CHICKEN JERUSALEM: sauteed with black olives, artichokes & mushrooms.

PETTO di POLLO: whole grilled chicken breast topped with Italian salsa.

CHICKEN SALTIMBOCA: sauteed chicken with shallots, marsala wine, topped with ham & mozzarella on a bed of spinach leaves.

TERIYAKI CHICKEN BROCHETTES: skewered chicken, bell peppers, onions, pineapples with honey teriyaki glaze.

CHICKEN FAJITAS: marinated chicken, fresh tomatoes, cheese, cilantro & sauteed peppers rolled in a flour tortilla with sour cream, served w/ Mexican rice

CHICKEN FLORENTINE: whole chicken breast rolled & stuffed with spinach ricotta and scallions, sliced and served with wine sauce.

CHICKEN MONTE CARLO: chicken breast & prawns sauteed in dill sauce. $14.50

ROAST TURKEY BREAST: with gravy, apple sausage stuffing or garlic mashed potatoes $13.50

PASTA ENTREES

$11.50 per person

SEDANTI PICANTI: rigatoni with sundried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and peppers.

FUSILLI ALLA BOLOGNESE: fussili with fresh ground beef, onion, garlic, and tomato sauce.

LINGUINI VONGOLE: linguini with clams and garlic in a cream sauce or house marinara.

MANICOTTI: pasta shells stuffed with meat, cheese, and Italian herbs in pomodoro cream sauce.

MANICOTTI FLORENTINE: pasta shells stuffed with spinach & cheese in pomodoro cream sauce.

TORTELLINI AL FREDO: cheese filled pasta in cream & parmesan sauce.

RAVIOLI: meat or cheese-filled pasta in a cream , marinara sauce or basil pesto sauce.

RIGATONI: with a creamy pesto sauce & toasted pine nuts.

PASTA PRIMAVERA: with julienne vegetables in a light cream sauce or chipotle sauce.

PASTA PUTTANESCA: rigatoni with capers, calamata olives, garlic in marinara sauce.

PENNE PASTA di MARE: with scallops, clams, prawns, bay shrimps, marinara & cherry tomatoes. $13.50

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANO:
small pan serves 9-12 — $ 85
large pan serves 18-24 — $160

LASAGNE (meat or vegetarian):
small pan serves 9-12 — $ 85
large pan serves 18-24 — $160

STEAMED VEGETABLES: $4.00

FISH ENTREES

Fish entrees are served with a choice of Rice Pilaf or Roasted Potatoes.
$13.50 per person

GAMBERI RIVIERA: butterflied prawns, stuffed with spinach, shallots, parmesan and ricotta, baked and topped with Italian cheese.

GRILLED FISH: grilled salmon with fresh herbs and lemon with a dill cream sauce

BEEF ENTREES

Beef entrees are served with a choice of Rice Pilaf or Roasted Potatoes.
$12.75 per person

BEEF BROCHETTES: skewered beef, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, served with house demiglaze sauce.

BEEF TRI-TIP: grilled tri-tip served with a mushroom sauce and roasted potatoes.

HORS D’Å’UVRES

Over the years, we have found these items to be the most popular office party appetizers. Personal requests however, are easily satisfied.

10 person minimum for each item ordered

   Price per
Person
TUSCAN CHICKEN WINGS
Marinated chicken drummettes baked golden brown and tossed with lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and Italian parsley
$4.50
BRIE TORTE
French creamy brie layered with sun dried tomato pesto, chopped portobello mushrooms and toasted walnuts; served with gourmet crackers
$4.00
CROISSANT SANDWICH
An assortment of fresh sandwiches on mini croissants
$5.00
DEVILED EGGS
Topped w/ crispy bacon & olive tapenade
$4.50
SMOKED SALMON & BAGELS
Norwegian smoked salmon served with cream cheese, capers, red onion rings, and fresh bagels
$5.50
PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM & BRIE TOASTS
Toasted crostini topped with creamy brie & sauteed mushrooms
$4.50
CHIPS & SALSA
Homemade flavored tortilla strips  with salsa fresca
or guacamole

$4.25
$5.00

CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRIES
Fresh strawberries dipped in dark chocolate topped w/ chopped walnuts. (seasonal)
$4.25
POTSTICKERS
Chicken or Thai shrimp potstickers served w/ soy sauce. Minimum (20)
$4.00
CHICKEN TACQUITOS
Hand rolled corn tortillas filled with marinated chicken breast served with guacamole and sour cream
$5.50
SUSHI
Homemade sushi rolls with salmon, prawns & veggie. Served with wasabi & soy sauce
$4.50
BRUSCHETTA
Italian toasties drizzled with olive oil, garnished with assorted toppings
$5.00
CILANTRO PRAWNS
Large butterflied prawns marinated in cilantro, lemon, garlic, and olive oil, then skewered with olives and served in decorated cabbage.  Minimum (20)
$5.50
STUFFED RED POTATOES
Baby potatoes filled with sour cream and chives and assorted toppings
$4.75
CHEESE AND FRUIT TRAY
A selection of imported and domestic cheeses, seasonal fruits, prosciutto & cheese skewers, brie torte, and gourmet crackers
$7.50
SPINACH DIP
Sourdough bread round filled with creamy spinach dip and served with fresh baguette
$4.50
SPANIKOPITA
Baked Phyllo leaves filled with spinach & cheese.  Served with red pepper aioli.
$4.25
CHICKEN SATAY
Marinated grilled chicken breast served on bamboo skewers with a Thai peanut sauce
$5.25
CRUDITES & DIP
Fresh seasonal vegetables, nicoise olives, & feta cheese served with a creamy avocado dip
$5.25
SALMON ROSE CANAPES
Smoked salmon, herb cheese, capers&fresh dill served on brown bread
$4.50
PITA TOASTIES AND HUMMUS
Toasted pita triangles served with a tangy homemade hummus dip and baby carrots
$4.25

 

DRINKS, DESSERTS, CHIPS, ETC.

Suisse::Italia desserts come from the best bakeries in the city: Sweet Things, Just Desserts, California Smart Foods and other quality purveyors. Holiday theme desserts are added to each tray throughout the calendar year.

  Price per
Person
LIGHT DESSERTS: Gourmet cookies, lemon bars, raspberry pecan bars, and brownies 3.00
ASSORTED DESSERTS: Iced cakes, gourmet cookies, bars, brownies 3.50
BEVERAGES: You name it we have it. Ice service available  
Assorted Sodas, Waters, Juices, Snapples, etc. (plus tax) 1.75
CHIPS, PRETZELS Assorted Variety 1.50
MIXED NUTS 1.75

Customer Comments!

The way our business goes, on any given day we might be ordering six or seven distinct lunches for 10, 20 or 30 people each!  I just have to hand it to Rhonda and everyone at Suisse Italia because not only are they amazingly prompt, but also because they are so versatile and willing to satiate the ever-changing tastes of our clientele.  And may I add that the food is absolutely delicious?!  Suisse is the best and we wouldn’t be the same success without them!  Thank you so much, Suisse.
–The Front Desk Team at JAMS, The Resolution Experts–

Suisse Italia provides an excellent assortment of sandwiches, salads, dessert trays and party platters for our corporate meetings. The selections are extensive, presentation well thought out, and their customer service representatives are friendly, helpful and upbeat. Two thumbs up!
–Teresa Lazzeretto, Purchasing Assistant, Morrison and Foerster– 

It is a pleasure doing business with Suisse Italia.  The box lunches always get rave reviews and the light dessert trays are a favorite at our staff meetings.  It is always reassuring to know our orders will be delivered on time and that the food is always fresh and tasty.  The Suisse Italia staff is always courteous and helpful and I would recommend them to anyone.
–Leann James, KPIX/KBHK Television–

Suisse Italia has some of the best sandwiches offered in the city. Everything is so fresh and the salads have such variety from fresh asparagus to heirloom tomatoes. They make everyone happy, and they are healthy too! The service could not be better!
–Mimi Rogers, Flack & Kurtz–

Suisse Italia provides great service and food. They always go out of their way to accommodate our catering needs, even if there is a rush order needed.   Rhonda, especially, is courteous and helpful and always has the best suggestions for food ideas.   We use Suisse Italia more than any of our other caterers because they are always trustworthy and their food is wonderful.
–Aleks Kang, for Sutter Health–

“I have had continued success working with Suisse Italia for the past 5 years. I particularly appreciate the delicious, high quality food, their customer service, their on-time deliveries and their familiarity to my facility. I highly recommend them!”
–Tracy Weber, Event Specialist, Mckesson Corporation–  

The Sharper Image is very pleased with Suisse Italia’s service for catering their executive lunches and has used them for many years.
1) Suisse Italia has a very courteous staff on the phone and in person.
2) Suisse Italia has very tasty food and quite a wide variety and selection.
3) Suisse Italia makes catering lunches very easy with the appropriate serving trays and utensils as well as being able to keep the food warm until ready to eat.
4) Suisse Italia has prompt and professional delivery service.
–Kristy Stemhagen, The Sharper Image–  

The best catered breakfast for the office. Great for last minute orders. Confused about what to order? Ask Rhonda! Not sure how much to order? Ask Rhonda! Great place to go to lunch. Reliable, Great Variety, Great Service! The Chicken Jerusalem will satisfy everyone and the hot entrees are wonderful.
–Jean Freeman, Boston Consulting Group–

The Suisse Italia staff members are great to work with, they are very professional and helpful especially when I need a “jazzed-up” menu. The food not only tastes great but the presentation shows the extra care the Suisse Italia teams put into making their finished product pleasing to the eye as well.
–Chris Pasion, Bingham McCutcheon, Law Firm–

Lisa Recania and I, Dan Weidman, use Suisse Italia on a regular basis for many meetings and conferences.  We continue to call on them for breakfast, lunch and occasional snacks because of their prompt and friendly staff, not to mention the delicious and diverse menu. Some of our favorites are the Scrambled Eggs, Golden Brown Potatoes, Ham/Bacon, and French Toast for breakfast and Chicken Marsala with Rice Pilaf for lunch. Don’t forget the yummy cookies and cakes for dessert. Another reason Lisa and I use Suisse over other caterers is the fact that they are willing to create special orders for annual meetings. Such as our Support Staff Luncheon (includes Turkey with all the fixens) we have every year during the Thanksgiving Holiday. Lisa and I would also like to take this opportunity to than Suisse Italia for their consistency and willingness to help us out on every occasion including last minute unscheduled catering. Thank you Suisse Italia!
–Dan Weidman, Office Services, Booz Allen Hamilton–

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