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Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Novato

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A photo of Chianti Cucina - Novato restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(915)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Novato
Booked 5 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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4.7
Exceptional(4103)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • San Anselmo
Booked 61 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.
A photo of La Toscana Ristorante restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1545)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Rafael
Booked 15 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.
A photo of Valenti & Co. Ristorante restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(851)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • San Anselmo
Booked 3 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.
A photo of Marché Restaurant restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1685)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Ross
Booked 2 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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  • Katie
    San Francisco Bay Area •62 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Food is consistently amazing. It’s a classic for a reason. It’s loud in there so think about seating as yelling across the table is challenging. The beginning of the meal felt rushed this time but it did not detract from the experience, we just needed to slow ourselves down vs giving in to how quickly the service was moving us.
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    House of Prime RibPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
    4.8
  • Molly
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Always a great spot for a special family dinner! Thank you!
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    Original Joe's - San FranciscoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Beach
    4.7
  • kristin
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We dined here to celebrate a birthday and made a reservation in advance, mentioning the occasion. The food and service were both great, but it would have been a nice touch if the birthday had been acknowledged in some way—perhaps a small treat or even a 'Happy Birthday' when we checked in. Little gestures like that make celebrations feel extra special. Overall, it was a good experience, but that detail would have made it truly memorable
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    Kokkari EstiatorioPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Financial District / Embarcadero
    4.8
  • Linda
    San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Our server, Anna, was outstanding, helping us with decisions & making it easy for everyone to enjoy & share some of the best pizzas we’ve had. This will be our go to pizza place from now on! Best ceasar salad too, crisp, fresh with just the right amount of dressing. Felt like family & we all want to go back soon to try some of the other menu items!
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    Chianti Cucina - NovatoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Novato
    4.8
  • Kashi
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Che Fico is consistently amazing. The quality of the ingredients, the flavors, the cocktails and wines, the service—the whole experience—is spectacular every time. It may seem expensive, but you will not regret it one bit.
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    Che Fico San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Panhandle / USF
    4.7
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