33 Best Italian Restaurants near Novato

“Awesome Food and kind staff!“

“Food was really good and the wait staff was very friendly and helpful. Cute place. Good idea for decorations“

“pistachio crusted salmon was excellent. service was spot on. wine was excellent.“

“Best Italian food in town“

“Italian Delite Submarine Sandwiches Thank you for supporting the Lucky Run this past Sunday to benefit Novato High School's Safe & Sober Grad Night. We appreciate you! Safe and Sober Grad of Novato“

“My favorite Italian restaurant. I love their bolognese sauce. This time I had the veal canneloni and my friend had a fish entree. We split a peach salad and had tiramisu. On different visits I have had the spinach salad and beet salads which were exceptional. The only misses I have had is the flourless chocolate cake slice-way too small for the price and the calamari came out rubbery.“

“The pizza was good — not amazing, but solid — and the ranch dressing was incredible. We popped in because The Village had a 45-minute wait and got seated right away, which was a win. Lots of TVs, so we could watch both the MLB playoffs and college football, and our server was genuinely great — friendly and helpful. That said, it definitely leans more toward an adult vibe. Even though there’s an arcade, the prices are a bit steep ($17 for a kid’s spaghetti and one meatball). And the playlist? Let’s just say it was giving “bow chicka bow wow late-night R&B” energy — not exactly the soundtrack I expected for family pizza night at 6:30 p.m on a Saturday. We’ll probably go back, but next time, maybe earlier in the day when hopefully it’s more family-friendly.“

“Lockdown YUM- Thank you! 😷😋“

“The food and wine are fantastic!“

“We hadn’t been here since they first opened and were still finding their footing. Finally made it back for dinner and WOW do I regret waiting so long. The menu is fabulous. The dishes were seasonal, generous and outstanding. This place is a gem and true Italian. Lucky Fairfax. We’ll be back more often!“

“Wonderful food and service. Highly recommend!“

“Came here on a Saturday night at about 8:30p. Street parking was easy and we didn’t have to wait. There was a table with quite a large Italian family. When you hear Italian and it’s a family, I don’t doubt this place is a legit Italian restaurant 🤌🏼🇮🇹
The atmosphere was great & the service was great. The beet salad was amazing. I ordered the burrata pizza and my friend ordered some kind of rib meat pizza. He said his was really good. My burrata pizza was delicious.
I would come back again. Highly recommend.“

“Was drawn in by weekend specialty pasta - so delicious and comforting Pork Bolognese - nice wine choices to pair; friendly & attentive service.“

“Excellent food, drinks and service“

“Great place to have a delicious dinner, friendly staff and amazing food.“

“Delicious food! Very unassuming, we were so happy we stopped in, food and service were top notch 🍝“

“THE WINE…just order the wine and everything will be ok in the world again! Great blends from Napa Valley , as good as any expensive vineyard , the owner blends and creates them for years, STRONG WINE, UNBELIEVABLE TASTE! The food is amazing, I’m a New Yorker and loved it ! The gluten free pasta was done to perfection! Wished I lived closer…we would be there every week! The ambiance and staff were inviting , and the owner is a vibe unto himself! Our waiter was from NYC too and he gave us a sheet of poems to take with us! Overall, great experience! ✌️❤️🌈 @thehappiesthippie !“

“We had the most delicious pastas and wine! The service was fantastic as well. We highly recommend TKT for your next night out!! Even our toddler was impressed!“

“I had a great experience at L'oro di Napoli. The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The restaurant was very welcoming and comfortable. Our server, Pascual, was amazing he was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. His excellent service made the experience even better. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and look forward to coming back!“

“Great Food!!! Great Service!“

“Love take out. The best minestrone and garlic bread. Yummy. Try it.“

“I have been going to hectors pizza for about 30 years now recipe workers everybody there are still the same will continue being my favorite pizza“

“I went to San Anselmo with my wife and daughter last week during the Argentina (was rooting for Messi) match. The town looked fantastic once on my way back from Olema and so went back there to have lunch. We thought the place would be nice during the summer days and on 3rd July. But we were kind of disappointed at the beginning, as stayed longer after lunch while watching the game on TV (slightly grumpy bar guy was reluctant to turn the tv sound on, but later he demanded for a pretty please and volume was on - he must have had a long day - anyway he was nice afterwards). Then we saw people were showing up after 3pm and later (the town blocks the roads for live music and kids activities, food etc) - by the time the game was ending the restaurant was full of people with locals mostly. I loved their food and dessert too. Next time will try wine (it seems that is good stuff there). Overall a great experience…“

“Good Food and great service. We had a group of 12 and service was great. Saturday afternoon is a great time to visit. Off the Main Street so not too crazy. Laid back service, but efficient. Waiters Always attentive with the Bread and Water.

Food Good. Calamari Appetizer was really good. Delivered hot and just right.Not over or under battered. They disappeared fast!! Would order those again. Had the Chicken Marsala with scalloped potato and veggies. Delivered hot and fairly quick.

And the waiter was on with the fresh cracked pepper. He must of known people appreciate those little special attentions.

A few had the Lasagne Dish and said it was delicious and Hot. My Wife had the Carbonara. Could have been a little creamier but still had a good flavor. No Alcohol this time, but I did notice their Mimosa offerings for Brunch. Maybe next time.

All in all… I’d go back for sure. Pretty laid back, relaxed atmosphere. Definitely not like the old Marin Joe’s which I do miss.“

“A great place in Petaluma, CA. Love this place. The food is great and there are always some specials in the menu. Love the wild boar gnocchi but everything is great!“

“Great services, friendly“

“Very comfortable, family oriented restaurant with great food and service“

“Stefano's is our favorite work night pizza place! Thursday us pizza night at our house, and we stop by for quick slices and salad. The food is always delicious and the staff are friendly and helpful. It's also fun to listen to Brazilian Portuguese being spoken. All I can say is "Obregado!"“

“Legendary Italian. Family Style. Enough said.“

“Great service. Great food. We will be back. Please put braised short ribs back on the menu.“

“This place was excellent! A little hole in the wall right off of the 101. Me and my husband were driving home late from SF and wanted to grab a bite to eat on the way home. This place is open until 130 in the morning, so makes a great late night option. The crust is made of sourdough and is the perfect amount of crispy and chewy. The sauce was tangy and rich and the toppings tasted fresh. Overall 10/10. The atmosphere wasn't anything to write home about but the food and the guy making the pizzas were excellent and made the hole in the wall vibe. Will go again the next time I'm driving out of the city late at night.“

“We came here right after the softball tournament. My daughter wanted a cheese pizza so we got a half pepperoni half cheese that was amazing Sandra. The owner was so nice and polite. Her service was excellent. I recommend it for anyone with family, especially with little ones. We were dealing with a meltdown and they were so accommodating. The pizza was great on top of that. They have great beer options too so yeah, check them out.“

“Ralph (the owner) is an absolutely wonderful human being. We grew up on Fergene’s and it’s my first meal in California every time we’re in town to see family. Specifically the Chipotle Chicken pizza,“