35 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“

“Best Italian food in town“

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

“This place is a long time Novato staple. My last visit started off with a friendly greeting from the hostess who led us to our seats. We decided to order glasses of wine versus a bottle for pairing with our dishes. The evening started with a delicious burrata with crostini. I enjoyed the chicken parm with pasta on the side. This is one of my favorite Italian dishes and this one performed above expectations. The chicken was tender and pounded thin while not being over breaded. Thanks, Chianti, for a delicious evening.“

“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“

“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! 😷😋“

“My wife and I and our kid were on a road trip to Santa Rosa going for the first time and we needed a quick place to stop for lunch. We found this pizza place and it worked out Perfectly! It was a nice sit-down fast enough experience and the pizza was surprisingly tasty yummy full of flavor and cooked crispy fresh and the pasta was yummy rich flavor as well! They had good garlic bread well. Plus a nice kid's menu with crayons and a coloring page for our child. The prices were reasonable and the service was prompt and professional. We had never eaten at a Red Boy franchise before and I would like to try it again. I am really Thankful it was convenient and good for my Family!
Highly Recommended!“

“The food and wine are fantastic!“

“Wonderful food and service. Highly recommend!“

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

“I arrived around 630pm on Thursday and it is quite busy in that area of Fairfax where lots of other restaurants are. I had a hard time finding parking, I circled around about 3 times and couldn’t even find a parking lot spot or spot I can walk to. I eventually found street parking that was somewhat in a red area but everyone said it was fine.

They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is forward facing just like in Europe to enjoy and people watch. There were mainly 2 people serving but they were super nice and friendly. We were given a pre-fixed menu to choose from for $30z

I opted for the tomatoes, basil, and garlic crostini. For my pasta I for the braised beef ragu (mezzemaniche bolognese), and for dessert I got the chocolate hazelnut gelato which tasted like Nutella. I got a glass of red wine that paired well with the pasta I got which I asked them to recommend the glass for me. Other people in my table got the carbonara which had pretty big pieces of pork and pork fat if you’re really into that, and others got the vegetarian friendly spaghettis. The pastas were definitely heavy and filling. Almost everyone was able to take the rest home for leftovers.

Can’t wait to come back here in the future! Such an authentic Italian dining experience in the North Bay!“

“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 !“

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

“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!“

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

“I love Fratma! The best Neapolitan-style pizza around — super authentic and absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is informal yet welcoming, and the service is always quick and friendly.

A big shoutout to the Italian busser, who is always incredibly attentive, quick to refill your water, and keeps the table clean throughout the meal. It’s those little touches that make the experience even better.

Definitely one of my favorite spots in San Rafael!“

“Definitely one of the best Italian restaurants in Marin County. Generous portions, very tasty , and a cozy place. I like my food high in salt which was perfect, but if you’re not good with that, make sure to let the waitress that.“

“Just checked out this place for the first time yesterday (9/5/26); took my family out for dinner. Amazing! The food was incredible! The ambiance and menu is family friendly. Understandably busy but also there is enough table spacing, so you don't feel like a sardine. The presentation was beautiful and service is authentic and friendly. You can tell there is a lot of care behind both the food and the experience.
Reservations do require a credit card to hold, which is completely reasonable for a popular place like this.
Overall, we had a wonderful family dinner and were really impressed. It's exciting to have a place like this in Petaluma. We will definitely be back! Highly recommend!“

“Excellent food, drinks and service“

“Great Food!!! Great Service!“

“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!“

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

“Above average Italian restaurant. Spacious and well decorated with plenty of room around the tables. Outside seating with live music. Food was good, well cooked and seasoned. Portion sizes were a bit variable, the eggplant rolls was large and the spinach ravioli small. Both were tasty, the ravioli also had myer lemons in the filling. The halibut was also on the larger size, the fish was fresh and nicely cooked and seasoned. It came with sliced boiled potatoes which were a bit floury instead of waxy. The same potatoes were served with the beef short ribs which were okay, but the sauce was too tomato based. I expected a rich meaty sauce. The tiramisu for dessert was decent if a little too creamy (it was on the house as it was a birthday dinner, thank you Arrivederci). The service was okay, the server was friendly and attentive but the drinks took way too long, the restaurant was very quiet so there was no excuse.“

“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“

“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!"“

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

“Great services, friendly“

“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.“

“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,“

“Legendary Italian. Family Style. Enough said.“

“Lived in Boston for 17 years and worked in a pizza place growing up. Was craving the hell out of pizza from back home. Saw the pictures of the food here and it looked promising so I decided to have an open mind and order a pepperoni. Figured it’s basic enough and hard to screw up. To be honest, the flavor of the pizza lowkey pisses me off. It’s WICKED frickin close. Probably the closest New York style pizza I’ve had since I left the northeast. Change a spice or two in the sauce, get a different brand of pepperoni, change the yeast ratio in the dough, leave the oregano on the side, and it would be some authentic shit. Docked a point for the craving let down but I won’t let that sway me - will definitely be back! So happy I gave this place a shot!“