La Toscana Ristorante

4.7

1534 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 492-9100
Website
http://www.ristorantelatoscana.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Private party facilities
Private Party facilities are available for parties of 14 or less in our Bar Room and up to 24 guests on our outdoor heated Patio . Please contact the restaurant to request the Private Dining Room or Patio.

Location
3751 Redwood Highway, San Rafael, CA 94903
Area
San Rafael
Cross Street
North San Pedro
Parking details
Street and Parking Lot Available.
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

BurrataUS$13.00
tomatoes, basil, evoo, balsamic glaze, sea salt
BruschettaUS$9.00
tomatoes, basil, garlic, parmigiano, evoo
AranciniUS$14.00
saffron risotto balls, prosciutto di parma, peas, mozzarella, tomato
Pork & Beef MeatballsUS$12.00
tomato, pecorino romano
AntipastoUS$14.00
cured Italian meats, mozzarella fresca, olives
Beef CarpaccioUS$15.00
baby arugula, capers, red onions, parmigiano, dijon aioli
Fritto MistoUS$15.00
calamari, rock shrimp, onions, artichokes, chipotle aioli
Zuppa
tuscan bean & kale soup
- PintUS$7.00
- QuartUS$14.00

Insalate

Insalata MistaUS$8.00
organic greens, Italian vinaigrette
ArugulaUS$10.00
goat cheese, pine nuts, champagne honey vinaigrette
Caesar SaladUS$11.00
Hearts of RomaineUS$11.00
point reyes blue cheese, Italian vinaigrette
Spinach SaladUS$14.00
mushrooms, pancetta, red onions, Italian vinaigrette
Insalata GamberoniUS$22.00
organic greens, prawns, goat cheese crostini, champagne honey vinaigrette
Bay Shrimp LouieUS$16.00
San VincenzoUS$22.00
(10% donated to timothy murphy school) romaine, chicken, avocado, tomato, mozzarella fresca, kalamata olives, Italian vinaigrette

Pasta

Cacio e PepeUS$17.00
Organic spaghetti, percorino romano, cracked pepper
OrecchietteUS$22.00
Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, pecorino romano
Gnocchi della CasaUS$19.00
potato gnocchi, choice of sauce
Spinach & Ricotta RavioliUS$22.00
pesto, tomato cream or browned butter, sage, parmigiano
CannelloniUS$23.00
(veal, chicken, pork), crepes, tomato, béchamel, jack
LasagneUS$19.00
house made pork and beef lasagna
Spaghetti & MeatballsUS$20.00
CarbonaraUS$22.00
fresh fettuccine, pancetta, onions, egg yolk, parmigiano
Pappardelle al CinghialeUS$23.00
wild boar, porcini sugo, pecorino romano
TortelliniUS$21.00
(veal & prosciutto) prosciutto, peas, cream
RisottoUS$22.00
porcini mushrooms, saffron, parmigiano

Secondi

MelanzaneUS$19.00
roasted eggplant, tomato, mozzarella, basil
Chicken ParmigianaUS$23.00
breaded chicken breast, tomato, jack
Chicken MarsalaUS$23.00
marsala wine, mushrooms
Fish of the Day
- AQ
Prawns ToscanaUS$26.00
jumbo prawns, lemon, herbs, white wine, chilies
Calamari Steak DoreUS$23.00
egg batter, lemon
Beef Short RibUS$26.00
polenta
Veal ScaloppineUS$26.00
mushrooms, marsala wine, white wine
Broiled New York SteakUS$36.00
Grilled Lamb ChopsUS$36.00

Specials

Heirloom TomatoesUS$13.00
mozzarella, basil, EVOO
Rigatoni AmatricianaUS$21.00
tomato, pancetta, onions, garlic, pecorino
Seafood RisottoUS$26.00
calamari, rock shrimp, salmon, tomato
SalmonUS$26.00
lemon risotto, arugula, cherry tomatoes

What 1,534 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Marin
Best Value
Marin
Child-friendly
Marin
Good for groups
Marin
Italian

Review summary

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La Toscana Ristorante offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "delicious food," "excellent service," and a "charming atmosphere." Known for its generous portions and extensive menu, the restaurant is a favorite for both casual meals and special occasions. Despite occasional noise, the "friendly staff" and "wonderful drinks" make every visit memorable.

1,534 Reviews

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Carol
VIP
San Francisco
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had great food for dinner and cocktails, and the service was excellent!
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julia
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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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Maria
San Francisco
62 reviews
5.0
62 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the best, it’s a staple in Marin! You cannot go wrong dining at La Toscana!
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Kathryn Anderson
Los Angeles
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I had lunch here last week and enjoyed the special lemon risotto and filet of sole. I returned last night, ordered the same dish and was disappointed. The salad was romaine with tough outer leaves and the olive oil dressing tasted rancid. The main dish took at least 45 minutes to arrive. It was overly salted and not as good as last week. The fish itself was good but outside a little burned. I won't return.
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Ondrey
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food and a nice atmosphere, great for families.
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Scott
VIP
San Francisco
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was outstanding and the food quality superb. It was noisy, but understandably the night before Thanksgiving.
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Tami
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I ordered the Pescatore linguine. The pasta was soggy and drenched in chili-flavored marinara sauce. Mexican-Italian pasta wasn’t what I was expecting from an Italian restaurant. The food was very disappointing.
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Charles
VIP
San Francisco
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
La Toscana never disappoints. The food , service , and bar and wine list keep me coming back. Frito Miso appetizer were excellent as was my Tortalini with ceramic and peas..
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Michele
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love everything about La Toscana!! It’s just the best.
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Dana
VIP
San Francisco
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best waitress ever Best waitress ever Best waitress ever
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FAQs

La Toscana Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 492-9100.

La Toscana Ristorante is rated 4.7 stars by 1534 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3751 Redwood Highway, San Rafael, CA 94903

Additional information

Cross Street
North San Pedro
Area
San Rafael
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street and Parking Lot Available.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.ristorantelatoscana.com/
Phone number
(415) 492-9100
Private party facilities
Private Party facilities are available for parties of 14 or less in our Bar Room and up to 24 guests on our outdoor heated Patio . Please contact the restaurant to request the Private Dining Room or Patio.

La Toscana Ristorante

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Caesar Salad

Risotto

Seafood Risotto

Antipasti

BurrataUS$13.00

BruschettaUS$9.00

AranciniUS$14.00

Pork & Beef MeatballsUS$12.00

AntipastoUS$14.00

Beef CarpaccioUS$15.00

Fritto MistoUS$15.00

Zuppa

Insalate

Insalata MistaUS$8.00

ArugulaUS$10.00

Caesar SaladUS$11.00

Hearts of RomaineUS$11.00

Spinach SaladUS$14.00

Insalata GamberoniUS$22.00

Bay Shrimp LouieUS$16.00

San VincenzoUS$22.00

Pasta

Cacio e PepeUS$17.00

OrecchietteUS$22.00

Gnocchi della CasaUS$19.00

Spinach & Ricotta RavioliUS$22.00

CannelloniUS$23.00

LasagneUS$19.00

Spaghetti & MeatballsUS$20.00

CarbonaraUS$22.00

Pappardelle al CinghialeUS$23.00

TortelliniUS$21.00

RisottoUS$22.00

Secondi

MelanzaneUS$19.00

Chicken ParmigianaUS$23.00

Chicken MarsalaUS$23.00

Fish of the Day

Prawns ToscanaUS$26.00

Calamari Steak DoreUS$23.00

Beef Short RibUS$26.00

Veal ScaloppineUS$26.00

Broiled New York SteakUS$36.00

Grilled Lamb ChopsUS$36.00

Specials

Heirloom TomatoesUS$13.00

Rigatoni AmatricianaUS$21.00

Seafood RisottoUS$26.00

SalmonUS$26.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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