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A photo of Chianti Cucina - Novato restaurant
1. Chianti Cucina - Novato
4.8
Exceptional(905)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Novato
Booked 11 times today
Chianti Cucina, an Italian restaurant in Novato, welcomes you to our family, where great food, service and atmosphere await you Italian style. We invite you to our table, offering a casual & memorable experience. At Chianti Cucina, you'll feel like a neighborhood regular, even if you're just visiting us for the first time. Our restaurant is a family friendly venue where you can feel equally at home as a solo diner, as a family, or as a small or large group of friends.
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2. Insalata's
4.8
Exceptional(4053)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • San Anselmo
Booked 52 times today
Insalata's, a Mediterranean restaurant in San Anselmo, is a special spot for celebrations. As one reviewer put it, it's a 'fantastic destination for a special evening with friends, a romantic setting for a date or a celebration with your favorite people'. Others mentioned celebrating special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, and reunions. The restaurant's excellent food, thoughtful service, and warm atmosphere make it a perfect choice for memorable dining experiences.
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3. La Toscana Ristorante
4.6
Exceptional(1530)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Rafael
Booked 22 times today
We are centrally located off Hwy. 101 in San Rafael, across for the famous Frank Lloyd Wright Marin Civic Center. La Toscana is a family owned and operated Italian restaurant and bar located in Marin County. It was established in 1985 by Paolo Mori, his wife, Marilyn, and Michele Quilici. The owners all grew up in Lucca, Italy and immigrated to the U.S. in the late 1950s. They wanted to create an atmosphere that reminded them of home – a place where locals would gather to eat, meet friends and family and celebrate with food and wine as every Italian family does. Chef and co— owner Giovanni Racanello joined La Toscana in 1986. Paolo and Marilyn’s daughter, Laura Mori Riella, and youngest son, Michael Mori, joined the La Toscana team in 1992 and 2002, respectively. Paolo loved to make people feel welcome and, just like all the Moris, enjoyed his food and wine and loved to see others do the same. This is the proud tradition that La Toscana carries on.
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4. Marché Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1685)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Ross
Booked 14 times today
Marché is situated in the quaint town of Ross in the heart of beautiful Marin County. We are named for the farmer's markets of southern France where chefs and restauranteurs visit seeking inspiration and ingredients for the meals they will serve each day. We are a French/Italian inspired, California contemporary farm-to-fork restaurant and feature produce, meat and seafood from local purveyors to help us create our delicious seasonal dishes. We have a diverse wine and beer selection sourced from local and international small production wineries to accompany your meal. Dining is available inside the cozy dining room and on our charming open-air patio.Reservations are recommended. For parties of 7 or more people, please contact the restaurant by emailing info@marchemarin.com or by calling 415-925-9200. We look forward to seeing you!
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5. Valenti & Co. Ristorante
4.9
Exceptional(842)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • San Anselmo
Booked 8 times today
Welcome to Valenti & Co, Northern Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar in San Anselmo. Farm-fresh Italian Cuisine, thoughtfully sourced local ingredients and wines.
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6. Chalet Basque
4.7
Exceptional(1064)
Price: Expensive
• Basque • San Rafael
Booked 3 times today
The Chalet Basque restaurant is a family style restaurant serving dishes inspired by the Basque regions of France and Spain. Located in San Rafael, California, the owner and proud staff would like to invite you to come join us for our delicious cuisine, full bar and outdoor patio. In keeping with traditional Basque culture, our restaurant has an old school, comfy feel. We serve hearty Basque dishes and make a different fresh soup each day. Dishes such as escargot, frog legs and rack of lamb keep us anchored to our deep Basque and French roots. While our vegetarian plate, and similar dishes, show our influence by Northern California. Join us for a romantic first date, a night out with the guys, a relaxing end to a stressful day at work or a wedding rehearsal and everything in between. Our restaurant is also available for Banquets and parties upon reservation.
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  • Denisevip
    San Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Whenever we travel to San Francisco from Hawaii to visit our son, we always have dinner at the House of Prime Rib. Everything is fantastic! So delicious food in a perfect ambiance with superb service! We are so blessed to experience this wonderful restaurant!
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    House of Prime RibPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
    •
    4.8
  • Dr. Maria
    San Francisco Bay Area •24 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    absolutely amazing food and ambience.. had the pork chop, the halibut, bread, greek salad and calamari.. absolutely delicious $150 no alcohol… highly recommend as one of the best restaurants in SF! i will be back
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    Kokkari EstiatorioPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Financial District / Embarcadero
    •
    4.9
  • Valerie
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Unassuming entrance, walk up the stairs, and wow! What a beautiful space. We had excellent service, knowledgeable and friendly. Food was amazing- we shared the French Toast and Eggs in a spicy tomato sauce (sorry! I don’t remember their Italian names). We will definitely be back.
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    Che Fico San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Panhandle / USF
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    4.7
  • Jackievip
    San Francisco Bay Area •43 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Fabulous dinner - food quality was spectacular. Service was superb. Will definitely be back more often! Best price on white truffles!
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    Bottega Napa ValleyPrice: Expensive• Italian• Yountville
    •
    4.6
  • Steven
    Phoenix / Arizona •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 26 Nov 2024
    We were greeted nicely seated promptly after our reservation confirmed. The seating area is nice, tables set apart. Our server was very nice and did a good job. The food was very good. Crab cakes crispy and tasty. I had the chicken piccata and the meat was tender but the sauce was more creamy and thicker than is my preference. I didn’t taste much lemon but there were plenty of capers. My wife had the pomodoro pasta and was quite pleased with that. Overall a pleasant experience.
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    Chianti Cucina - NovatoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Novato
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    4.8

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