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1. Mulberry Street Pizzeria - San Rafael
4.6
Exceptional(21)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Marin
At Mulberry Street Pizzeria, we consider ourselves proof that happiness is never about where you start or end. It is about how you bring the best things in life together along the way. Our menu starts with the freshest ingredients, authentic family recipes, and a passion for food that pushes us to make every dish from scratch. It ends with mouthwatering artisan soups, salads, pastas, and hot pizzas loaded with flavors from around the world. But good food only becomes great when it brings the family together. It is sharing our menu with the community -- being here to bring old and new friends together every single day -- that makes our story a happy story.
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2. Insalata's
4.8
Exceptional(4051)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • San Anselmo
Booked 47 times today
Insalata's has been a neighborhood gem for over 25 years. Known for its 'luscious Mediterranean food, gracious service, and warm atmosphere', it's been hailed as a 'professional well-curated culinary experience' with 'sophisticated dishes' and 'quality ingredients'. The 'consistently great food and service' have made it a favorite among locals. As one reviewer put it, 'Always consistently great food and service. A lively atmosphere'. Insalata's is not just a restaurant, it's a 'great place to celebrate an event or a quiet dinner for two' and a 'San Anselmo gem - not to be missed if you enjoy Mediterranean cuisine!'
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3. La Toscana Ristorante
4.7
Exceptional(1530)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Rafael
Booked 22 times today
La Toscana Ristorante is a beloved neighborhood gem in San Rafael, Marin County. Reviewers describe it as 'consistently good', 'terrific' and 'an excellent restaurant'. The family-owned restaurant is praised for its authentic Italian food, friendly service, and festive atmosphere. One reviewer notes, 'La Toscana is like dining with Friends, very convivial atmosphere, especially in the bar.' Another review highlights, 'We have dined at La Toscana many times over the years. It is the sort of “go to” place most folks like because it is consistently reliable and enjoyable.' This consistently high-rated restaurant is a local favorite, and it's hard not to fall in love with its delicious food, warm atmosphere, and friendly service.
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4. Marché Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1685)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Ross
Booked 2 times today
Marché Restaurant is a true neighborhood gem, as per the glowing reviews. The owners' dedication to creating a welcoming atmosphere and serving delicious food has earned them a reputation in Ross. Customers praise the cozy dining room, charming patio, and excellent service. One reviewer described it as 'a neighborhood gem' and another as 'our go-to weekly date spot.'
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5. Monk's Kettle Terra Linda
4.5
Awesome(50)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Rafael
Booked 5 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.
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6. Amélie Café and Wine Bar
4.8
Exceptional(50)
Price: Moderate
• French • Fairfax
Booked 6 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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7. 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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8. Valenti & Co. Ristorante
4.9
Exceptional(842)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • San Anselmo
Booked 12 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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9. Marinitas
4.4
Awesome(840)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • San Anselmo
Booked 4 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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10. Cafe Villa
4.2
Awesome(10)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Rafael
Booked 5 times today
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!
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  • Georgevip
    San Francisco Bay Area •43 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Our Thanksgiving 2024 dinner was outstanding from beginning to end. Bread and little nibbles (olives, roasted pecans) were followed by a shot glass of truffled celery root and cauliflower soup and a copious salad featuring persimmons, fennel, endive and walnuts. For mains, we got a choice between turkey plus trimmings, grilled salmon and mushroom-stuffed squash. We chose the turkey and were glad – a generous serving of sliced bird with yummy gravy, buttery mashed potatoes, sweet potato rounds, wild rice stuffing, blue lake green beans and cranberry-orange-ginger relish. Everything was excellent and copious enough to take home the makings of another meal. Our dessert was a double chocolate bavarian cake with caramel sauce – superb. A couple of glasses of good wines and coffee rounded out a marvelous meal.
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    Insalata'sPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• San Anselmo
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    4.8
  • Scottvip
    San Francisco Bay Area •34 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Our waitress was outstanding and the food quality superb. It was noisy, but understandably the night before Thanksgiving.
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    La Toscana RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• San Rafael
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    4.7
  • Elainevip
    Tampa / Central Florida West •22 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 11 Nov 2024
    We always love to have dinner here! Food is great and always an excellent selection of beer. A good neighborhood restaurant!
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    Monk's Kettle Terra LindaPrice: Moderate• American• San Rafael
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    4.5
  • Lisavip
    San Francisco Bay Area •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 10 Nov 2024
    Overall, great service, nice selection on the menu. I could select any of the items on the menu. Will be back!
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    Marché RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Ross
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    4.7
  • OpenTable Dinervip
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 21 Mar 2024
    Fast friendly service. The chopped meat pizza was fantastic as was the Cesar side salad.
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    Mulberry Street Pizzeria - San RafaelPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Marin
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    4.6

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