50 Best Italian Restaurants near Mill Valley

“marvelous! Everything was superb. The brussel sprout salad was delicious. the main courses fantastic. I had the clams they were delicate and perfectly cooked. service was super friendly. prices are very reasonable. I would frequent this place if I lived here. you should go!!“

“#AmazingRestaurant #PiazzaDAngelo 🥰“

“Went to Piatti to celebrate a birthday. Wonderful calamari starter and entrees. Surprised to receive a complimentary dessert. The bay view is spectacular at sunset watching waterfowl playing on the water. Service was very attentive. Must go back for wonderful and delicious clam and calamari linguine and pork chop. Highly recommend Piatti.“

“Best kept secret of Southern Marin! Family owned and so many Brazilian treats to try! Everything new thing I try just blows me away and you will always leave happy and feel like family!“

“Amazing service and food!!!!“

“Wonderful food and service. Upscale casual with many celebrating birthdays, so nice for a special occasion. Cocktail program is solid plus some nice wines by the glass. We enjoyed oysters, salad, appetizers and pasta. Kelsey was the perfect server, attentive but not intrusive, delivering great advice on both dishes and drinks. She even heard my regret at not having enough appetite to try a dessert I was interested in, so brought a small sample to the table. Afterwords, the Culinary Director Fernanda Baggio came to our table and we had a great conversation about her background and the receipt of the Michelin-recommended award. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner.“

“everything about the restaurant, from the heated outdoor dining, people who work there, the food so deliciously great especially the one that prepares and cook it, THE CHEFS, amazingly incredible they are and not so pricey above all.“

“Great leisurely lunch with girlfriends. Staff was friendly attentive. The butternut squash ravioli was to die for! Nice ambiance (we sat outside). Enjoyed!“

“Excellent meal! The Zuni Café feels like a 'local joint' where folks come back again and again. My salad of heirloom tomatoes, roasted nectarines, gooseberries with goat cheese and dill was outstanding, as was my pasta with cherry tomatoes. My husband' had the always terrific and his salmon was perfectly cooked and delicious. The dessert of berry passion fruit sorbet with ginger cookies was amazing - so good!“

“Amazing service and food!!!!“

“Excellent service and great food!“

“We celebrated my son's 21st birthday here with seven in our family and North Beach Restaurant went above and beyond!! We lucked out as Thursday is Frank Sinatra night with a reincarnated singer of identical voice sound. Seriously, this guy was truly amazing, if you love Frank, which our 21 year old does, you'll be amazed. The staff was superb, the food also amazing and the night was beyond what we hoped for! It really was straight out of a movie with every aspect of perfection for such an occasion. The property is elegant and inviting, we had a table right at the window, the bar is high standard style, every person treated us as if they knew us personally. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. We are from Santa Monica, CA, or we'd be at North Beach Restaurant frequently. As it is, our son is a student at UC Berkeley so we will be here every time we come up to visit from now on. We ordered multiple drinks from the bar, but their wine list looked very adequate and desserts were all spectacular. Thank you all at North Beach Restaurant for everything you did, it went down as an incredible and greatly memorable evening, and our lucky night with Frank's amazing voice as the evening's background music. WOW!! Our son said the evening was above and beyond with his family!!“

“I loved this current hot spot. The freshest food that is tasty and creative. We reserved bar seating to watch the food preparation... the pizzas looked amazing. We had pasta and tagliatelle rivaled Italy.. the Bolognese was delicious and just about perfection. Highly recommend the focaccia as well! Enjoy this dining experience and the unique options!“

“Food is incredible and the service is second to none. Best place in the marina.“

“It was our first time and the service was amazing. Our dinner was more than excellent, the grilled pork chops with sweet potato puree best ever tasted. Great selection in red wine and great atmosphere! Owners were there and were very welcoming and down to earth! 100% recommended“

“My favorite thing here is the linguine with mussels. I never order anything else, so I can't really comment on the rest of the menu. My husband had the burger, which he thought was fine, and the couple behind us had the skirt steak which he wished he'd ordered. Wine and beer list is great.“

“Excellent food and service. My friends from NYC enjoyed their dinners as well. Will definitely be back!“

“Lovely friendly Italian wine bar and delicious restaurant. Fresh innovative salads, pastas and main courses. Highly recommended.“

“From start to finish, the service was stellar. Everyone had warm smiles and welcomed us in. Food was incredible. We sat at the bar and witnessed all the food being prepared. We got the papperadelle and red snapper special. DELICIOUS! The team is hard working. Great local place to support.“

“My husband and I enjoyed our dinner very much! He had the Paparadele and I had the beet salad and pizza. They were both delicious! We definitely will be going back!🍷“

“(Make a reservation)
We arrived at Capo’s around 7:20 pm on a Saturday and were told we would have to wait 40 minutes for a table.
As hungry travelers, we said thank you and as we were about to leave, the hostess finds a nook and sat us down outside. I appreciate the fact that she did us that favor.
There were no patio heaters, so if sitting outside or walking in during busy hours, expect to dine outside in the cold with no heat (during winter).

(The Staff)
It was a very busy night, but the staff did a spectacular job in checking in on us.

(The Food)
The appetizers come in a reasonably sized portion, we ordered the garlic bread with mozzarella and was given a complimentary dish of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
My partner ordered the meat lasagne and I ordered the rigatoni alla vodka with smoked pancetta. The food was really good, it’s unlike anything I have ever had.
Take in mind that the dishes do serve up to 2 people, on busy nights it make take a bit to get your food, and regular pizzas take up to 20 minutes to bake, deep dish pizzas take up to 45 minutes to bake (but they look like they are worth the time!)

(Conclusion)
I would have loved to sit inside, the vibe is really nice. If you are looking for authentic Italian food with a nice atmosphere and friendly staff, book a reservation at Capo’s.“

“Awesome yummy food with a friendly atmosphere and Great Service“

“I’m here for business from Canada. Was taken here for supper by a coworker. The quaintest little restaurant, the owner and his wife are just awesome. The food is gorgeous! And his limoncello is the best I’ve ever had. Will be going back before I head home. ❤️❤️❤️“

“From the moment we walked in everyone was so kind and attentive. We had the beet salad: light but delicious and fresh,
Pappernelle Pasta with Oxtail was simply pneominail (melted.in my mouth), sausage pizza (very flavorful)
Worth the visit and loved chit chatting with Chantel!!“

“Non-American pizza and pasta with very reasonable pricing;

Since we just waked over from the farmers market at the ferry building we ordered margarita and calamari as a light lunch for 3. The pizza dough was perfectly light and puffy with a thin crispy crust + hint of firewood and paired perfectly with the freshness of the tomato basil and mozzarella. The calamari was slightly tough in texture but the dish in general was still excellent. Really loved the vegetables since they carried so much flavor and umami from the olive oil and calamari!

We were seated outdoors and the server very kindly rearranged the tables so we’d be in the shade (tysmm!) the people indoors were watching football and it was so cheerful to see them cheering (and singing) after Real Madrid scored a goal;

Loved the atmosphere loved the food and it’s a place we’d definitely come back to visit again!“

“The food and wine are fantastic!“

“Great Service and food. The waiter was amazing and recommended great wine and food“

“A wonderful first time experience at Luna Blu with my sisterfriend Betty on Wednesday, June 29th. Excellent, friendly service by Chrissie and she was kind enough to make suggestions since I am a Vegan. THANK YOU Chrissie. The owner took a moment to come to our table and we expressed our satisfaction and delight with her. Plan to visit again. Smiles from Baltimore.“

“Great food!! Service was fantastic. Consistently good!“

“My wife and I went here for a Italian supper and wow was it good! Only good things to say about this place, and the best service we have had In years. We were very impressed!“

“One of the best tasting pizza I’ve tasted I highly recommend this place.“

“Fresh, delicious. Some of the best brown butter & sage sauce I’ve had in a while.“

“This place was one of the best highlights of our trip!! Real Italian food. The owners were real gentlemen. The way that they worked that restaurant was amazing. I was amazed by their food and service, both authentic. My friend and I had the best time. We would go again and again!“

“Awesome food and outstanding service“

“Great atmosphere, impeccable service, friendly & welcoming staff. Most of all, great food. This is our second time and it didn’t disappoint. We’re visiting from SoCal in Orange County. Thank you!“

“While visiting San Francisco for work, I had the pleasure of dining at Cafe Tiramisu, and it quickly became a highlight of my trip! From the moment I walked in, the staff was incredibly welcoming – Giuseppe and Christian went above and beyond to make me feel right at home. Christian, my server, recommended the lobster escargot, and I have to say, it’s one of the best dishes I’ve ever had! The Spaghetti Nero with house-made pasta and local seafood was equally outstanding. This family-owned restaurant prides itself on creating as much as possible in-house, and it truly shows in the quality and freshness of the food. As the name would suggest, the tiramisu was also top notch. The ambiance is warm and inviting, with both cozy indoor and charming outdoor seating. Whether you're looking for an intimate meal or a great spot to relax after a long day, Cafe Tiramisu is a must-visit. You won’t be disappointed! I will absolutely return anytime I’m in San Francisco.“

“Beautiful locale, cozy and delicious food.“

“There need to be more people working here.. it is quite popular but there is not enough staff. And not all of the waitstaff is friendly. One person in particular is a bit gruff. Overall I can recommend it with a few notes. it was a busy place. Every table was full. The food was good, although each piece of the rack of lamb seemed to be cooked to a different temperature. It was tasty though. But our large party had to wait a long time for drinks, a long time to give our order, a long time for our first course, a long time for dessert. We were sitting with dirty plates in front of us for quite a while. I will say that we had a large party (10), but if a restaurant can’t handle a large party then they shouldn’t take the reservation.“

“It's great to see specialty shops like these. Pasta is what they focus on and specialize in. The restaurant part of the store let's us taste their pasta properly and perfectly made. It's also a reference on how the pasta is prepared. Try it, like it, but it and make it at home! Awesome pasta and variety.“

“The food was amazing, home cooking at its best! My whole family, including my picky eaters, loved the food!😋“

“Great vibe and service! Outdoor seating is cozy and clean, lovely place to stop by for the midday bites, drinks and some casual chitchat. Loved the burrata crostini, calamari and salami pizza. Would love to go again and try out their dinner and lunch menu some time.“

“New Italian menù from an Authentic Italian Chef. Fresh, tasty, different from the usual even for a quick drink and snack. Couzy little restaurant, plenty of free parking spaces and friendly atmosphere. love it!“

“The best Italian I’ve ever had. Great service great drinks as well.“

“Very nice portions and very friendly! Enjoyed the people and the food!“

“A true step back in time! A relaxed, neighborhood restaurant that doesn't pretend to be something it isn't. Great portions, very consistent food at good quality and reasonable prices to boot. Right in the heart of North Beach, this place should be on your radar for a cozy dining g experience.“

“Came back to visit after moving away across the country. Wanted good Italian food after a long day that wasn’t going to be $70+ per person and stumbled upon this place.

I was sat at the bar since I was dining in for 1 and had possibly the best dining experience ever. The waitstaff was attentive and kind, but I also had the privilege of having the owner, Rosario, attend to me. He even went out of his way to say goodbye before he went into the office.

The food was fantastic. I had their dinner special which was duck meat with pasta paired with a glass of Sangiovese. Enjoyed it every bite of it, so much so that I ate despite being past full and even ordered dessert.

Anyway, it was a 5/5 experience on all fronts. I enjoyed everything from the food and the kindness of the owner and staff to the company of the regulars who were sat next to me.“

“Delicious food and excellent service! Highly recommend!“

“My wife and I had our 5th Anniversary dinner there this weekend - we loved every minute! The menu was exquisite, the service friendly and professional, and the ambience was so charming! The chef came out to greet us, and we complimented her on our wonderful dining experience. Highly recommend for a very romantic dinner!“

“Fresh, delicious. Some of the best brown butter & sage sauce I’ve had in a while.“

“Wonderful food and service. Highly recommend!“