Best Casual Restaurants in Novato

9 restaurants available nearby

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1. Chianti Cucina - Novato

4.8

Exceptional(913)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Novato

Booked 12 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. La Toscana Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(1543)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Rafael

Booked 28 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.

3. Marché Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1684)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Ross

Booked 18 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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4. The Club Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(611)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Rafael

Booked 9 times today

A highlight of The Club Restaurant is the top-notch food prepared by Chef Chris Harman, served in our spacious dining room-or garden terrace, ideal for business or family pleasure.Under the creative guidance of Food and Beverage Director, Erick Jensen the Club bustles everyday during lunch and dinner, with limited brunch being served Saturdays and Sundays. From small plates to full-course dinners, you'll be delighted with various menu selectionsand hospitality awaiting you. Indoor seating hosts 120 guests comfortably. Relax in the ambient glow of the fireplace during the fall and winter months. The Bar offers a wide variety of fine spirits, decadent wines, and local draft beers.The Terrace accommodates 100 guests for al fresco dining in a charming all weathered patio covering. Come by for lunch or dinner after a round of golf or before a night out at the Marin Symphony to be served by award winning staff.

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5. Amélie Café and Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(53)

Price: Moderate

• French • Fairfax

Booked 10 times today

the Marin edition of Amelie with large patio, enjoy our baked organic French goods: croissant baguette tarte our french chef prepares a farm to table brunch, lunch and dinnerand a wine list curated by French sommelier and winemaker offering many options by the glass and bottle with a focus on French wine

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6. Monk's Kettle Terra Linda

4.4

Awesome(53)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Rafael

Booked 8 times today

The Monk’s Kettle Terra Linda is a neighborhood tavern and bottle shop, offering upscale pub fare, a broad and balanced craft beer list, and a smaller food-friendly wine list. A place where all are welcome, where the mission is simply to create a place people want to be. Featured on Check Please, Bay Area. And also named as one of the Best Burgers and Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches in the Bay Area.For reservations of 8 or more, please email Christian@monkskettle.com.

7. Marinitas

4.2

Awesome(846)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Anselmo

Booked 2 times today

Marinitas features a menu inspired by dishes found throughout Mexico and Latin America using local and seasonal products. Through the collaboration of Heidi Krahling and Frank Villa, Marinitas delivers Latin focused lusciousness that is an exciting blend of the new and the familiar. The wine list mainly draws from the expansive selections of the best wine makers from Argentina and Chile. Cocktails focus on the silver and gold liquors of Central and South America. The bar is dedicated to classic cocktail preparations including citrus juice squeezed to order, house made sweet and sour made from unrefined cane sugars, along with the highest quality mixers. Beers include a full Mexican selection from light Lagers to dark regional Latin micro-brewed Ales.

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8. Los Moles- San Rafael

4.2

Awesome(104)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Rafael

Booked 3 times today

Now 2 locations to serve you! Whether you are looking to grab a quick bite for lunch, dinner, or taking the kids out to dinner, Los Moles is the location you’re looking for. Casual dining in the heart of Emeryville and San Rafael, fresh ingredients, organic meats, and traditional family recipes combine for an authentic Mexican experience. For 25 years now, Chef Saldana has been sharing the art of fine Mexican cuisine with the Bay Area. His cuisine is inspired by the rich, French-influenced dishes of Puebla and the fiery rusticity of Jalisco, and carries with it the legacy of family dinners, handmade with love by his parents Mama Luisa and Don Pedro.

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9. Red Oak Craft Bar and Rotisserie

4.0

Excellent(19)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • San Rafael

~Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet Reservations available now! ~ Please reserve a table between 11:30am - 2:45pm to participate. Adults $75ppKids 12+ $50ppKids under 12 $35pp Visit our website at www.redoaksanrafael.com to see all that this brunch will have to offer!Red Oak's executive Chef Norma Zapata is dedicated to crafting exceptional dining experiences that celebrate the richness of locally sourced ingredients and the culinary traditions of Marin County. Our mission is to provide our guests with unforgettable flavors, impeccable service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere where every meal becomes a cherished memory.

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EvaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The chicken marsala was really declicious. So glad they are not using veal anymore! I didn't have the Tiramisu this time cuz of my newsyears intention to cut back on sugar, but I go to this restaurant a lot and the Tiramisu here is to die for.
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La Toscana RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• San Rafael
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4.7
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Les
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Once again, it was a wonderful experience at Chianti. The food is very good, the marinara sauce is delicious, the wine list has plenty of good choices and is very reasonable and the people are very nice. Been going there for years and I can honestly say I always had a good experience and very good meals. They do a really good job hiring the staff there. The wait staff has always been very friendly, attentive and helpful. Has the feel of an old-time, NY family Italian restaurant. This falls under the category of hidden gem! Would highly recommend it.
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Chianti Cucina - NovatoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Novato
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4.8
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Karna
San Francisco Bay Area •38 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
An excellent meal with friendly, attentive service to celebrate Christmas Eve. We especially enjoyed the duck confit, salmon, and Buche de Noel. It was pleasantly quieter than normal as the dining room wasn’t full.
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Amélie Café and Wine BarPrice: Moderate• French• Fairfax
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4.8
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Alla
Southwest Florida •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
My favorite place to enjoy good food ! Great service !
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The Club RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• San Rafael
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4.7
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MarieVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 Dec 2024
Charming neighborhood restaurant in Ross. Dan Baker’s food is absolutely outstanding, top notch! Love the patio during good weather…it’s the best one in Marin County!
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Marché RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Ross
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4.7

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Chianti Cucina - Novato

2. La Toscana Ristorante

3. Marché Restaurant

4. The Club Restaurant

5. Amélie Café and Wine Bar

6. Monk's Kettle Terra Linda

7. Marinitas

8. Los Moles- San Rafael

9. Red Oak Craft Bar and Rotisserie

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