Location: Greenbrae
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Where to eat Italian food in Greenbrae: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in Greenbrae, California, United States. Greenbrae is a small unincorporated community in Marin County, California. It is located 1.5 miles (2 km) south-southeast of downtown San Rafael, at an elevation of 33 feet (10 m), located adjacent to U.S. Route 101 at the opening of the Ross Valley. Part of Greenbrae is an unincorporated community of the county while the remaining area is inside the city limits of Larkspur. The ZIP code is 94904, and is shared with the neighboring Census-designated place (CDP) of Kentfield. The community is in area codes 415 and 628.
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10. Patxis Pizza
Overall Ratings
3 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By bill s
Stark interior, cement floors located in a shopping center. Just an average pizza parlor, serving average pizza with not much variety on the menu. Full bar which is a plus. Skimpy servings, not inexpensive. Clean surroundings, nice service people. Gluten free offerings. Not much more to say. Overpriced. Not worth a return.
9. Gia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By ClaudeA654
Finally, an Italian restaurant that doesn't just serve the same old food as all of the others in Marin. The menu includes classic dishes, but also has some great variations, which are delicious. The service was friendly, and the owner Fabrizio came by the table and poured us our wine himself. The chef dropped by and asked how we liked his food, and it seemed like the staff really wanted to please us. I had the Branzino, which was, frankly the best I have had. My wife had the seared Ahi, and the onion soup. Herr onion soup was so delicious that I had to order one myself. This was the best meal I had in the last month and we go out to eat a lot. Marin County is lucky to have this new spot and the new menu. I will definitely go back.
8. Marin Joe's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By hotgrandmacwt
We have been eating here for over 60 years and still love â¤ï¸ it! We first ate here when we were dating and now we have been married 63 years! The food and service never disappoint. All the dishes are wonderful and well prepared. We particularly love the Dore seafood dishes. Very popular with local folks. You canât go wrong with Marin Joeâs! Not trendy, just the real deal!
7. Piazza D'angelo Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 289 reviews
Reviewed By AnnePicnictraveller
We are regulars on the weekend with a 3 year old and a baby- grandparents, parents and the preschoolers. We go for early dinner at 4 when itâs quiet and love to sit outside.The staff are very supportive as it difficult with a toddler so we need fast service and this always happens. The food is delicious as is the wine. The menu caters for everyone. We sometimes eat here as a couple without the grandchildren and it is wonderful. Highly recommended.
6. Valenti & Co
Overall Ratings
4 based on 109 reviews
Farm-fresh authentic Northern Italian restaurant from chef Duilio Valenti and his family. Freshness is what it's all about here and chef Valenti makes extensive use of local and Italian products, and even grows several of his own herbs, vegetables and fru
Reviewed By casjf
I went here for a birthday dinner and really enjoyed myself. The waitstaff is very professional and the food is delicious. I'm really tired of high fat "comfort" food being the norm at many restaurants. The focus here is on high quality ingredients and emphasizing the flavors of those ingredients rather than smothering everything in cheese, cream or oil.My husband chose to make a dinner of appetizers and had the smoked trout, the anchovy salad, and a half order of the rabbit pappardelle. He thought they were all delicious. I especially liked the rabbit pappardelle since it was a chilly winter night. For my main I had the black spaghetti alla chitarra, with Maine diver scallops, San Marzano tomatoes, and chile pepper and enjoyed it thoroughly. Portions are generous so I had enough left over to take home for lunch the next day.It's tough to pick a wine that will go with both rabbit and scallops, but our waiter successfully paired a teroldego, a northern Italian varietal, with our meal. Interestingly, the wine came from a northern California winery called West of Temperance in Santa Rosa which specializes in Italian varietals. I enjoyed the wine so much I plan to visit the winery!I tried the Milanese style saffron panna cotta for dessert. It was a lovely texture but I wouldn't recommend it unless you also like flan. The 20 year tawny port we ordered to go with it was delicious and a good value for the price.Thank you so much for the review! We're glad we could be apart of your birthday celebration! You really hit the nail on the head when you said, "The focus here is on high-quality ingredients." Choosing fresh, local ingredients for our dishes makes them so much more delicious! Thanks again for stopping by!
5. Pizzeria Picco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By circusgurl
I want to give you 4 stars but I can't. Let's start with we ordered this food to go. Two pizzas - the Margherita and the Son of Yeti. I opted to add tomato sauce to the Yeti. They were both good, nice crust but undercooked. Two salads - the Baby Lettuce, with Marcona almonds, (but where were they?) and the Caesar. My big complaint is with the Caesar, whole pale green Romaine lettuce leaves, not cut, I know that's a trend but it's not one I like. And where was the egg? And really, frankly, just a breath of Parmesan cheese - for $12 ! Okay, but could use improvement.
4. Il Fornaio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 166 reviews
Il Fornaio means "the Baker" in Italian. This award-winning restaurant offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burni
Reviewed By Baywalk827
Enjoyed brunch with friends. Nice hot bread with olive oil and balsamic arrived immediately and drink orders. My caprese salad was excellent. Friends were pleased with their salads, soup, and breakfast dish. Not cheap but lovely decor and great for visiting.
3. Il Davide Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 248 reviews
Reviewed By Rbschoene
As much as we wander in San Rafael (as we live next door in Kentfield), we had hardly noticed Il Davide. Then one night we wandered in and encountered delightful folks there (wait staff and hostess), top-notch menu and served items from pasta, fish dishes, and salads. Bravo. A new discovery for us and one we will re-explore.
2. Cafe Arrivederci
Overall Ratings
4 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By Mark H
This is NOT a trendy Italian restaurant for high tone foodies. This is a traditional Italian American restaurant with big flavors and loyal customers playing cards on a sunny afternoon. I enjoyed lunch with a friend. She had the special, sautéed chicken in a cream sauce with pasta and artichokes, more of an American version than Italian, that she really loved. I order the gnocchis in a "pink" sauce (also more American than Italian) and throughly enjoyed them. House made, the gnocchis were light and flavorful, much superior to the doughy, rubbery verities often found in neighborhood restaurants. Service was a tad on the slow side to start, we were forgotten on terrace until my friend retrieved the waiter, but then improved. The terrace, although off a busy street, proved to be a nice spot for al fresco dinning. Boun appetito!
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1. Servino Ristorante Italiano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 225 reviews
Amazing terrace for the summer, with the best view of Tiburon! Inspired by the warm hospitality and the culinary delights of Southern Italy, this family-owned restaurant specializes in authentic Italian food made with fresh, organic, local ingredients. Lo
Reviewed By Passenger616304
Food was good and priced fairly. Service was excellent and we were there on a Sunday night in April. Location lends itself to going for a walk after your meal or perhaps some shopping prior. Lot's of other choices in the area as well if your winging it last minute and trying to find a spot. We were winging it and called ahead a few hours earlier when we knew we would be in the area during dinner time. I want to put in a bunch of descriptive words here but bottom line is we were from far away and yet felt very comfortable here, like we'd been here before. The staff are part of that but it is more and a combination of all the things people are normally looking for. Hi There - Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and leave us a review. We are glad you enjoyed your experience and that our staff made you feel welcome and comfortable. We will share your kind words with the team. Looking forward to welcoming you again!
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