Definitely need a reservation because the wait time might be long during dinner time-6pm and beyond. We made online reservations and we still had to wait 15 minutes before our table was ready. Because of this, the maitre’ d’ offered us drinks while waiting and apologized several times that our table wasn’t ready. On top of that our waiter told us the we had complementary deserts because of our wait. We were seated at a very nice table and the waiter was very nice and knowledgeable of the specials of the day. The menu is very thorough with an amazing selection as well as the wine list. The food that we all ordered was FANTASTIC! Cooked to perfection and everyone cleaned out their plates! We will definitely come back because of the amazing food and hospitality!!
Sven Pole
Great food, and service is good too. Bit of a weird turn on the bill, as they offer a cash discount which looks strange on the invoice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Will McLaughlin
David and his amazing staff catered our wedding and did an amazing job! From the beginning David was sincerely invested in our wedding. He helped us decide on table layout at the venue (in person), then took us to an event rental place where David laid out options and we got to pick exactly what we wanted. Next, we came in to Il Davide to taste the menu. David and his team prepared every single item on the catering menu for us. Everything was so good, it was impossible to pick our favorites! The service at the wedding from David and his incredible staff was above and beyond! They were so attentive to all of our guests, especially those with dietary restrictions. The food, most importantly, was absolutely delicious! We picked a diverse selection of entrees and sides, but they all came together on one plate beautifully. I can't recommend Il Davide enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
bgoss42
Arrived early and seated promptly. Choose to sit outdoors; a little chilly in the evening (had heaters but did not turn on yet). Staff very pleasant and attentive. We only ordered entrees. Chicken parm and steak were excellent. Gnocchi had excellent flavor but was hoping for a bit more short rib meat (lots of carbs). Shared a Creme brûlée for dessert. Superb. Live music discrete and added a nice touch.
333carleem
David Haydon catered our June 2025 wedding at the Marin Art and Garden Center, and hiring him was hands down the best decision we made in the entire wedding planning process. 1. The Food In terms of “most important things to us” when planning our wedding, we didn’t initially anticipate the food being something our guest would remember the most. We were wrong, it absolutely was. After our tasting with David, we realized just how special the meal would be. Throughout the night, people came up to us raving about it. A few standout comments: - “I went back for thirds of the mushroom ravioli — and I don’t even like mushrooms.” - “This is the best Caesar salad I’ve had in Marin.” - “What the hell is in this butterscotch pudding? I can’t stop eating it.” From start to finish, the menu was thoughtful, beautifully executed, and genuinely memorable. 2. The Hospitality One of the first things David told us was that he runs his catering staff like he runs his restaurant: with white-tablecloth-level service. And he meant it. As one example: multiple staffs member were assigned solely to ensure no water glasses were empty all night. Every member of the team was warm, professional, and impressively attentive — whether someone needed a fresh fork, a full wine glass, or an off-menu drink. It was seamless and elevated the entire guest experience. 3. The Chef David himself is a force. He brings experience, professionalism, and heart to everything he does. Throughout the planning process, he was clear and transparent — helping us make choices that were both cost-effective and guest-friendly. On the day of, he wasn’t just calling the shots — he was in the trenches with his team, delivering plates and swapping dishes. And most importantly, David genuinely loves what he does. His passion shows in how he treats his clients, his staff, and all the other vendors. In short: David and his team are nothing short of phenomenal. Work with him. You’ll be glad you did.
Jay Astarai
Food and drinks were excellent, and great service,
Angie Gilmore
They catered a wedding I was at and I cant stop thinking about that damn ravioli 😭 if you have the chance to eat more do it don't live in regret like me
Sincerely, an Oklahoman
Kevin Lane
Il Davide is an excellent restaurant, and we were fortunate to have David cater our wedding! From the start David was very accommodating, flexible, and helped put us at ease for our big day and make things easy on us. He brought a team to help us transition our space and set up, and when it unexpectedly decided to rain on us, they worked through the weather and set up beautiful tables for our guests. Now of course the food, delicious as always, guests were very pleased and enjoyed all the dishes. People have definitely brought up the meal in the following weeks and I know a few have had to stop by the restaurant for another round! Il Davide is wonderful to eat at, or to host or cater your event, you will have a fantastic meal to remember!
Mikki Devault
Wonderful we’re passing Thur to airport try it was amazing
Wonderful food, wine, and service. After a tough day in the city, this place inspired me to love again.
Antonio (Techguruji)
Very good. Was there for a wedding. May be a bit pricey, BUT... worth it.
Jeremy Funes
My Girlfriend and I were finishing up an awesome weekend in Gualala and were really craving some pasta on the way home. After Googling places near us she decided on Il Davide. As soon as we entered we felt the warmth of a proper Italian restaurant. The Hostess asked if we had reservations, I told her we did not. She was very kind and accommodating and found a table for us anyways. Her service was Great! Our waiter was very friendly. I ordered my usual, Lasagna! The food came out in a timely fashion and sure did hit the spot. If we are ever in the area again we will definitely have more Il Davide. 10 out of 10, I recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angela Luong
Today, I ordered takeout from Il Davide, and Matthew was fantastic. I used to frequent Il Davide every week when I lived in San Rafael a few years ago. Since moving away from the area, I’ve been longing for Il Davide! I was in the vicinity today and had the opportunity to visit, and the food was incredible, and the service I received from Matthew was impeccable!
Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Hey! It's Ro!
I shared my birthday with IL Davide on November 13th , 2024. My first time visiting San Rafael Ca. I ordered two small plates which were just enough flavor and happiness for my tastebuds! I was presented with crème brûlée and an entourage of awesome servers to sing happy birthday to me! That made my day even more special than I anticipated it to be☺️. I enjoyed the atmosphere and service was 100%!! Thank you for great food and a memory that can never be forgotten!!!
Definitely need a reservation because the wait time might be long during dinner time-6pm and beyond. We made online reservations and we still had to wait 15 minutes before our table was ready. Because of this, the maitre’ d’ offered us drinks while waiting and apologized several times that our table wasn’t ready. On top of that our waiter told us the we had complementary deserts because of our wait. We were seated at a very nice table and the waiter was very nice and knowledgeable of the specials of the day. The menu is very thorough with an amazing selection as well as the wine list. The food that we all ordered was FANTASTIC! Cooked to perfection and everyone cleaned out their plates! We will definitely come back because of the amazing food and hospitality!!
Great food, and service is good too. Bit of a weird turn on the bill, as they offer a cash discount which looks strange on the invoice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
David and his amazing staff catered our wedding and did an amazing job! From the beginning David was sincerely invested in our wedding. He helped us decide on table layout at the venue (in person), then took us to an event rental place where David laid out options and we got to pick exactly what we wanted. Next, we came in to Il Davide to taste the menu. David and his team prepared every single item on the catering menu for us. Everything was so good, it was impossible to pick our favorites! The service at the wedding from David and his incredible staff was above and beyond! They were so attentive to all of our guests, especially those with dietary restrictions. The food, most importantly, was absolutely delicious! We picked a diverse selection of entrees and sides, but they all came together on one plate beautifully. I can't recommend Il Davide enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arrived early and seated promptly. Choose to sit outdoors; a little chilly in the evening (had heaters but did not turn on yet). Staff very pleasant and attentive. We only ordered entrees. Chicken parm and steak were excellent. Gnocchi had excellent flavor but was hoping for a bit more short rib meat (lots of carbs). Shared a Creme brûlée for dessert. Superb. Live music discrete and added a nice touch.
David Haydon catered our June 2025 wedding at the Marin Art and Garden Center, and hiring him was hands down the best decision we made in the entire wedding planning process. 1. The Food In terms of “most important things to us” when planning our wedding, we didn’t initially anticipate the food being something our guest would remember the most. We were wrong, it absolutely was. After our tasting with David, we realized just how special the meal would be. Throughout the night, people came up to us raving about it. A few standout comments: - “I went back for thirds of the mushroom ravioli — and I don’t even like mushrooms.” - “This is the best Caesar salad I’ve had in Marin.” - “What the hell is in this butterscotch pudding? I can’t stop eating it.” From start to finish, the menu was thoughtful, beautifully executed, and genuinely memorable. 2. The Hospitality One of the first things David told us was that he runs his catering staff like he runs his restaurant: with white-tablecloth-level service. And he meant it. As one example: multiple staffs member were assigned solely to ensure no water glasses were empty all night. Every member of the team was warm, professional, and impressively attentive — whether someone needed a fresh fork, a full wine glass, or an off-menu drink. It was seamless and elevated the entire guest experience. 3. The Chef David himself is a force. He brings experience, professionalism, and heart to everything he does. Throughout the planning process, he was clear and transparent — helping us make choices that were both cost-effective and guest-friendly. On the day of, he wasn’t just calling the shots — he was in the trenches with his team, delivering plates and swapping dishes. And most importantly, David genuinely loves what he does. His passion shows in how he treats his clients, his staff, and all the other vendors. In short: David and his team are nothing short of phenomenal. Work with him. You’ll be glad you did.
Food and drinks were excellent, and great service,
They catered a wedding I was at and I cant stop thinking about that damn ravioli 😭 if you have the chance to eat more do it don't live in regret like me
Sincerely, an Oklahoman
Il Davide is an excellent restaurant, and we were fortunate to have David cater our wedding! From the start David was very accommodating, flexible, and helped put us at ease for our big day and make things easy on us. He brought a team to help us transition our space and set up, and when it unexpectedly decided to rain on us, they worked through the weather and set up beautiful tables for our guests. Now of course the food, delicious as always, guests were very pleased and enjoyed all the dishes. People have definitely brought up the meal in the following weeks and I know a few have had to stop by the restaurant for another round! Il Davide is wonderful to eat at, or to host or cater your event, you will have a fantastic meal to remember!
Wonderful we’re passing Thur to airport try it was amazing
Great service and exceptional food.
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Wonderful food, wine, and service. After a tough day in the city, this place inspired me to love again.
Very good. Was there for a wedding. May be a bit pricey, BUT... worth it.
My Girlfriend and I were finishing up an awesome weekend in Gualala and were really craving some pasta on the way home. After Googling places near us she decided on Il Davide. As soon as we entered we felt the warmth of a proper Italian restaurant. The Hostess asked if we had reservations, I told her we did not. She was very kind and accommodating and found a table for us anyways. Her service was Great! Our waiter was very friendly. I ordered my usual, Lasagna! The food came out in a timely fashion and sure did hit the spot. If we are ever in the area again we will definitely have more Il Davide. 10 out of 10, I recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Today, I ordered takeout from Il Davide, and Matthew was fantastic. I used to frequent Il Davide every week when I lived in San Rafael a few years ago. Since moving away from the area, I’ve been longing for Il Davide! I was in the vicinity today and had the opportunity to visit, and the food was incredible, and the service I received from Matthew was impeccable!
Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
I shared my birthday with IL Davide on November 13th , 2024. My first time visiting San Rafael Ca. I ordered two small plates which were just enough flavor and happiness for my tastebuds! I was presented with crème brûlée and an entourage of awesome servers to sing happy birthday to me! That made my day even more special than I anticipated it to be☺️. I enjoyed the atmosphere and service was 100%!! Thank you for great food and a memory that can never be forgotten!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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