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A photo of Chianti Cucina - Novato restaurant
1. Chianti Cucina - Novato
4.7
Exceptional(916)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Novato
Booked 9 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.
A photo of The Speakeasy/Boardroom Novato restaurant
2. The Speakeasy/Boardroom Novato
4.7
Exceptional(62)
Price: Expensive
• American • Novato
Booked 8 times today
Situated in Novato, The Boardroom harks back to the Old Chicago Restaurants, serving as a favorite spot for locals to dine, drink, and socialize. Our menu, crafted from the freshest ingredients, promises to introduce bold and inspiring flavors to your palate. Join us today.
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3. Insalata's
4.8
Exceptional(4136)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • San Anselmo
Booked 48 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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4. La Toscana Ristorante
4.7
Exceptional(1556)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Rafael
Booked 16 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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5. Valenti & Co. Ristorante
4.9
Exceptional(856)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • San Anselmo
Booked 4 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. Marché Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1687)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Ross
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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  • Barbara
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at The Boardroom tonight. I had the peppercorn crusted filet mignon with Jack Daniel's glaze along with a baked potato and fresh vegetables. Yum! Yum! My partner had the rigatoni pasta with filet mignon, mushrooms, onions and garlic in a stroganoff sauce. We shared a Caesar salad and bread. It was all incredibly delicious. The service was impeccable, and the atmosphere is wonderful. It's not as quiet as I would like but that's my only slight criticism. I can't wait to go back there!!
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    The Speakeasy/Boardroom NovatoPrice: Expensive• American• Novato
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    4.7
  • Graciela
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Super happy with the service! Came to celebrate my birthday and was able be sat early and enjoy the energy of the restaurant! I love the juicy cuts of meat and my party was able to finish their meat and get an extra slice after!
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    House of Prime RibPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
    •
    4.8
  • PatVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Chianti Cucina never disappoints. Our Valentine's Day dinner was delicious, well prepared, served in a timely manner and the service was great. Although they were very busy due to the holiday, we did not feel rushed and the dining experience was so pleasant.
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    Chianti Cucina - NovatoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Novato
    •
    4.7
  • PeggyVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    One of our party has numerous allergies. Our server went out of her way to help her find healthy choices for the guest, including checking with the kitchen to confirm that two pastas were suitable. A wonderful experience, delicious dishes!
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    Che Fico San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Panhandle / USF
    •
    4.7
  • GailVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •56 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    This is one of our very favorite restaurants in San Francisco. Food and service are impeccable. It is particularly lovely to sit in the main room with the fireplace where they are often roasting meat. It is a special place. Don’t tell too many people!!
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    Kokkari EstiatorioPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Financial District / Embarcadero
    •
    4.8

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