Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. Marin
  5. San Rafael
Pappardelle Pasta - Cafe Villa, San Rafael, CA

Cafe Villa

4.2
4.2
10 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Child-friendly
  • Great for creative cocktails
Cafe Villa is a family-owned restaurant serving fresh, homestyle, Italian food.
We're located on the same property as the Villa Inn at 1602 Lincoln Avenue in San Rafael.
Come by and check us out - we look forward to seeing you!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sat 16:00–18:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (415) 459-6161
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Villa is a beloved neighborhood gem celebrated for its "wonderful seasonal menu" and "friendly attentive waiters." Guests rave about the "delicious new authentic Italian menu items" and "prime rib dinner." While service is generally praised, occasional delays are noted. Overall, it's a warm, inviting spot with great value.

10 Reviews
  1. steve

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good, service was good but could be better , The cook kept pounding on something I think he was tenderizing some meat but it was very loud and distracting. Every one was very nice and profesional, I don't think I will go back there as there are other places with about the same prices and less distraction,

    Is this helpful?

  2. Leslie

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Great burgers and well made cocktails. Very slow service though on drinks (we got our food before we got our cocktails) and this is the second time in a row that has happened here. Noise level in the restaurant area was overwhelming even with only 2 other tables occupied. Something about the acoustics just doesn't work well in that space.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Gerard

    Chicago

    152 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    152 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Eggplant entree and affordable wine choices. Friendly service. Very good neighborhood restaurant.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Tracy

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A neighborhood gem offering a lovely menu of well priced options. We never leave hungry or disappointed.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Kim

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious new authentic Italian menu items. Warm atmosphere and friendly attentive waiters. Can’t wait to come back!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Tracy

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely neighborhood gem with a tasty well- priced menu. Team is knowledgeable and service is always great.

    Is this helpful?

  7. RuthL

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 26 July 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We’ve dined here once before and remembered enjoying the food so we came back. However this time, food was just ok and they seemed short staffed. When we were shown into the dining room coming (from the bar area), the room smelled old and musty. Passing by the kitchen we smelled remnants of marijuana/weed. Both of us noticed this and commented to each other later after we were seated. The sauce in the spaghetti carbonara was very loose. Steak and fries were okay but the piece of steak was small for $30. We ordered a beer that never came. When the beer charge was on the bill, we told them we never got it and was refunded. However the staff said “please say something next time. I have all these tables (to cover/worry about?)”. He was covering the bar side and the dining room side, hence short staffed. Honestly, we got lost in conversation and forgot we ordered the beer. But it shouldn’t be OUR job to remind them to deliver what we ordered. Based on this recent visit, we won’t be back.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Ok4Appetizers

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 20 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A favorite neighborhood gem! Wonderful seasonal menu featuring the chef's creativity and passion for great food, presented beautifully and priced so well. The Wednesday prime rib special is a Marin secret but not for long! Always fresh menu, great service and a fun family atmosphere.

    Is this helpful?

  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My Wednesday evening Prime Rib special and my wife's Shrimp Scampi were excellent.

    Is this helpful?

  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had prime rib dinner Great value for the price Prime rib was roasted just great Good cut of meat I will be returning soon Enjoyed my meal

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Cafe Villa is rated 4.2 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Cafe Villa

1602 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

Additional information

  • Area
    San Rafael
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sat 16:00–18:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo