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A photo of Mulberry Street Pizzeria - San Rafael restaurant
1. Mulberry Street Pizzeria - San Rafael
4.6
Exceptional(22)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Marin
Booked 2 times today
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
4.7
Exceptional(4087)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • San Anselmo
Booked 80 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(1540)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Rafael
Booked 26 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
4.6
Exceptional(1685)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Ross
Booked 1 time 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. 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 3 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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7. Valenti & Co. Ristorante
4.9
Exceptional(849)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • San Anselmo
Booked 10 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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8. Marinitas
4.3
Awesome(845)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • San Anselmo
Booked 3 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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9. Cafe Villa
4.2
Awesome(11)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • San Rafael
Booked 3 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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10. Perry's on Magnolia
4.6
Exceptional(2162)
Price: Moderate
• American • Larkspur
Booked 43 times today
Perry’s on Magnolia brings Larkspur an outpost of the Union Street original, following the same combination of all-American favorite fare and comfortable, welcoming service that Perry’s first made a San Francisco hallmark in 1969. The décor is warm – featuring the trademark blue and white checked table cloths, framed memorabilia and rich mahogany bar. Perry’s is known today, as much as ever, for its classic American food, its warm personable service and its fun, bustling bar. Perry’s traditional yet innovative menu includes a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, pastas, steaks and grilled fresh fish.
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  • kurt
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had a great post-holiday meal. It was the day after New Year's and we were there for an early lunch, so it was a perfect, easy-going lunch. The salmon with our salads was OUTSTANDING!Thank you!
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    Insalata'sPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• San Anselmo
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    4.7
  • 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
  • juliaVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 21 Dec 2024
    Cozy Outdoor Dining with Excellent Food & Service We had a wonderful dinner here before a show at the Marin Civic, and I couldn’t have been more pleased with the experience. Although it was a busy night and we made a last-minute reservation, we were lucky enough to get a table on the patio. Despite it being December, the outdoor heaters made the space incredibly cozy and comfortable — we didn’t mind the chill at all. The atmosphere was perfect for a pre-show dinner, and the staff, as always, provided excellent service. The food was delicious, and we appreciated the consistent quality that this place is known for. I’d happily dine outdoors again, even on a chilly night, as the heaters and the ambiance made it more than pleasant. Highly recommend for a casual, yet quality dining experience!
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    La Toscana RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• San Rafael
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    4.7
  • 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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    4.6
  • Brenda
    San Francisco Bay Area •18 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 8 Dec 2024
    Delicious pizza and fantastic staff. They have some interesting and creative pizza choices. We got the Greek and it was really good.
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    Mulberry Street Pizzeria - San RafaelPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Marin
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    4.6

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