We're always so pleased with our dinners here. It's a hidden gem - don't let the setting fool you. Service is always friendly and quick, and the food is wonderful. We love their ravioli, bisque, cioppino, burgers, salmon, and salads. Discover this secret tucked away in central San Rafael, and thank me later.
Terrie
Delighted to find this neighborhood gem. Service was outstanding, food was perfectly cooked and delicious, and the old diner location had been enhanced with nice touches. The back room bar is lovely. Ambient music was thoughtfully curated. We had a wonderful evening and will definitely return. Casio e Pepe was perfect!
Ed
Cafe Villa! Warm and welcoming from your step in the door. Superb flavors, generous portions, and family-friendly prices. Alan, our server, was gracious and attentive. Five Stars! Truffle fries were just amazing. Lamb chops and Crab Cioppino (one of the night's specials) were both prepared brilliantly and so delicious. So easy to drive past and miss this quiet gem off San Rafael's Lincoln Avenue, but worth the stop for a wonderful Italian meal!
Denise
I have eaten at Cafe Villa twice and both great. We went on NYE and the food was great even though they were so busy. I have to say they are a hidden gem and I look forward to dining there again soon. So glad we have this old school type spot with good food in Marin. Can't wait to go back and try the eggplant parmesan. Happy hour is also good!
Claudia
Cafe Villa is always a great place for a fun dinner with friends. The food is great (we all had the prime rib) but everyone around us had other things and we were all pleased and you can't beat the price!! Going back soon for their fisherman's stew special.
Susan Armstrong
Old school Italian. How portions!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Wendy
Our book club had a wonderful dinner here. Several had pasta, dishes and salad. All delicious. I had the prime rib dinner, which was absolutely wonderful. We will be back.
Christine
Great cozy restaurant alongside a nostalgic hotel. Fun local spot for happy hour to watch the games. Wednesdays are prime rib days with other specials listed on other days. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. The salmon risotto is creamy and fresh.
Eva
Such a fantastic surprise! We chose to go here before an event at Dominican College. Our waiter/host was wonderfully welcoming,food was so good. We had appetizers and shared the beet salad while savoring a cocktail during happy hour. Everything was so delicious especially the pistachio cake for dessert recomended by our host. Hesitate to recommend because it may get too popular. We will definitely be back!
Gena
I have been to this restaurant four times. Each time the service and the food were excellent. I will be a repeat customer. I actually look forward to going again soon. Give it a try. I think you won't be disappointed.
I've brought my senior friend here 3 x now. He has cerebral palsy and drops his silverware, knocks over his glass etc. The waiters have been so friendly and food is delicious and plentiful. Prime rib night is our favorite but regular menu is good too. We will be regulars!
Phyllis Silverberg
The food is always great and the Wednesday night prime rib dinner is the best deal in town. Always friendly servers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julie
GREAT service! Server checked in as our meal progressed. Water glasses filled! Food was hot (temperature wise), just like we enjoy it. So many times you get warm food on your dinner plate with one it two of the items. Bar drinks were good as well. Thoroughly enjoyable experience. Will return again when in the area!
Sandy
Our new fave in San Rafael! So unassuming but delicious good, great service, excellent happy hour, fair prices...what else could there be? Four of us had dinner and all happy with our choices...squid ink pasta, eggplant parm, butternut squash ravioli and mushroom risotto. Can't wait to return!
Delfin
Robbie is great host and very helpful with menu selections. The Chicken Marsala was fabulous as was their Egg Plant Parmesean.
We're always so pleased with our dinners here. It's a hidden gem - don't let the setting fool you. Service is always friendly and quick, and the food is wonderful. We love their ravioli, bisque, cioppino, burgers, salmon, and salads. Discover this secret tucked away in central San Rafael, and thank me later.
Delighted to find this neighborhood gem. Service was outstanding, food was perfectly cooked and delicious, and the old diner location had been enhanced with nice touches. The back room bar is lovely. Ambient music was thoughtfully curated. We had a wonderful evening and will definitely return. Casio e Pepe was perfect!
Cafe Villa! Warm and welcoming from your step in the door. Superb flavors, generous portions, and family-friendly prices. Alan, our server, was gracious and attentive. Five Stars! Truffle fries were just amazing. Lamb chops and Crab Cioppino (one of the night's specials) were both prepared brilliantly and so delicious. So easy to drive past and miss this quiet gem off San Rafael's Lincoln Avenue, but worth the stop for a wonderful Italian meal!
I have eaten at Cafe Villa twice and both great. We went on NYE and the food was great even though they were so busy. I have to say they are a hidden gem and I look forward to dining there again soon. So glad we have this old school type spot with good food in Marin. Can't wait to go back and try the eggplant parmesan. Happy hour is also good!
Cafe Villa is always a great place for a fun dinner with friends. The food is great (we all had the prime rib) but everyone around us had other things and we were all pleased and you can't beat the price!! Going back soon for their fisherman's stew special.
Old school Italian. How portions!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Our book club had a wonderful dinner here. Several had pasta, dishes and salad. All delicious. I had the prime rib dinner, which was absolutely wonderful. We will be back.
Great cozy restaurant alongside a nostalgic hotel. Fun local spot for happy hour to watch the games. Wednesdays are prime rib days with other specials listed on other days. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. The salmon risotto is creamy and fresh.
Such a fantastic surprise! We chose to go here before an event at Dominican College. Our waiter/host was wonderfully welcoming,food was so good. We had appetizers and shared the beet salad while savoring a cocktail during happy hour. Everything was so delicious especially the pistachio cake for dessert recomended by our host. Hesitate to recommend because it may get too popular. We will definitely be back!
I have been to this restaurant four times. Each time the service and the food were excellent. I will be a repeat customer. I actually look forward to going again soon. Give it a try. I think you won't be disappointed.
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I've brought my senior friend here 3 x now. He has cerebral palsy and drops his silverware, knocks over his glass etc. The waiters have been so friendly and food is delicious and plentiful. Prime rib night is our favorite but regular menu is good too. We will be regulars!
The food is always great and the Wednesday night prime rib dinner is the best deal in town. Always friendly servers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
GREAT service! Server checked in as our meal progressed. Water glasses filled! Food was hot (temperature wise), just like we enjoy it. So many times you get warm food on your dinner plate with one it two of the items. Bar drinks were good as well. Thoroughly enjoyable experience. Will return again when in the area!
Our new fave in San Rafael! So unassuming but delicious good, great service, excellent happy hour, fair prices...what else could there be? Four of us had dinner and all happy with our choices...squid ink pasta, eggplant parm, butternut squash ravioli and mushroom risotto. Can't wait to return!
Robbie is great host and very helpful with menu selections. The Chicken Marsala was fabulous as was their Egg Plant Parmesean.
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