La Toscana Ristorante

4.7

1540 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 6 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

We are centrally located off Hwy. 101 in San Rafael, across for the famous Frank Lloyd Wright Marin Civic Center. La Toscana is a family owned and operated Italian restaurant and bar located in Marin County. It was established in 1985 by Paolo Mori, his wife, Marilyn, and Michele Quilici. The owners all grew up in Lucca, Italy and immigrated to the U.S. in the late 1950s. They wanted to create an atmosphere that reminded them of home – a place where locals would gather to eat, meet friends and family and celebrate with food and wine as every Italian family does. Chef and co— owner Giovanni Racanello joined La Toscana in 1986. Paolo and Marilyn’s daughter, Laura Mori Riella, and youngest son, Michael Mori, joined the La Toscana team in 1992 and 2002, respectively. Paolo loved to make people feel welcome and, just like all the Moris, enjoyed his food and wine and loved to see others do the same. This is the proud tradition that La Toscana carries on.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 492-9100
Website
http://www.ristorantelatoscana.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Private party facilities
Private Party facilities are available for parties of 14 or less in our Bar Room and up to 24 guests on our outdoor heated Patio . Please contact the restaurant to request the Private Dining Room or Patio.

Location
3751 Redwood Highway, San Rafael, CA 94903
Neighborhood
San Rafael
Cross street
North San Pedro
Parking details
Street and Parking Lot Available.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Burrata$13.00
tomatoes, basil, evoo, balsamic glaze, sea salt
Bruschetta$9.00
tomatoes, basil, garlic, parmigiano, evoo
Arancini$14.00
saffron risotto balls, prosciutto di parma, peas, mozzarella, tomato
Pork & Beef Meatballs$12.00
tomato, pecorino romano
Antipasto$14.00
cured Italian meats, mozzarella fresca, olives
Beef Carpaccio$15.00
baby arugula, capers, red onions, parmigiano, dijon aioli
Fritto Misto$15.00
calamari, rock shrimp, onions, artichokes, chipotle aioli
Zuppa
tuscan bean & kale soup
- Pint$7.00
- Quart$14.00

Insalate

Insalata Mista$8.00
organic greens, Italian vinaigrette
Arugula$10.00
goat cheese, pine nuts, champagne honey vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$11.00
Hearts of Romaine$11.00
point reyes blue cheese, Italian vinaigrette
Spinach Salad$14.00
mushrooms, pancetta, red onions, Italian vinaigrette
Insalata Gamberoni$22.00
organic greens, prawns, goat cheese crostini, champagne honey vinaigrette
Bay Shrimp Louie$16.00
San Vincenzo$22.00
(10% donated to timothy murphy school) romaine, chicken, avocado, tomato, mozzarella fresca, kalamata olives, Italian vinaigrette

Pasta

Cacio e Pepe$17.00
Organic spaghetti, percorino romano, cracked pepper
Orecchiette$22.00
Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, pecorino romano
Gnocchi della Casa$19.00
potato gnocchi, choice of sauce
Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli$22.00
pesto, tomato cream or browned butter, sage, parmigiano
Cannelloni$23.00
(veal, chicken, pork), crepes, tomato, béchamel, jack
Lasagne$19.00
house made pork and beef lasagna
Spaghetti & Meatballs$20.00
Carbonara$22.00
fresh fettuccine, pancetta, onions, egg yolk, parmigiano
Pappardelle al Cinghiale$23.00
wild boar, porcini sugo, pecorino romano
Tortellini$21.00
(veal & prosciutto) prosciutto, peas, cream
Risotto$22.00
porcini mushrooms, saffron, parmigiano

Secondi

Melanzane$19.00
roasted eggplant, tomato, mozzarella, basil
Chicken Parmigiana$23.00
breaded chicken breast, tomato, jack
Chicken Marsala$23.00
marsala wine, mushrooms
Fish of the Day
- AQ
Prawns Toscana$26.00
jumbo prawns, lemon, herbs, white wine, chilies
Calamari Steak Dore$23.00
egg batter, lemon
Beef Short Rib$26.00
polenta
Veal Scaloppine$26.00
mushrooms, marsala wine, white wine
Broiled New York Steak$36.00
Grilled Lamb Chops$36.00

Specials

Heirloom Tomatoes$13.00
mozzarella, basil, EVOO
Rigatoni Amatriciana$21.00
tomato, pancetta, onions, garlic, pecorino
Seafood Risotto$26.00
calamari, rock shrimp, salmon, tomato
Salmon$26.00
lemon risotto, arugula, cherry tomatoes

What 1,540 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Marin
Best Value
Marin
Kid-friendly
Marin
Good for groups
Marin
Italian

Review summary

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La Toscana Ristorante offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "delicious food," "excellent service," and a "charming atmosphere." Known for its generous portions and extensive menu, the restaurant is a favorite for both casual meals and special occasions. Despite occasional noise, the "friendly staff" and "wonderful drinks" make every visit memorable.

1,540 Reviews

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George
VIP
San Francisco
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Sorry that the Carbonara was cream based and inauthentic. Group of 24 people seated next to us which was really noisy, sorry we were seated there, especially since I made the reservation a month in advance.
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Jenny
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a delightful time with great food, authentic tastes !
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Recommend. Always good service and the food and drinks were excellent.
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Carol
VIP
San Francisco
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had great food for dinner and cocktails, and the service was excellent!
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julia
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cozy Outdoor Dining with Excellent Food & Service We had a wonderful dinner here before a show at the Marin Civic, and I couldn’t have been more pleased with the experience. Although it was a busy night and we made a last-minute reservation, we were lucky enough to get a table on the patio. Despite it being December, the outdoor heaters made the space incredibly cozy and comfortable — we didn’t mind the chill at all. The atmosphere was perfect for a pre-show dinner, and the staff, as always, provided excellent service. The food was delicious, and we appreciated the consistent quality that this place is known for. I’d happily dine outdoors again, even on a chilly night, as the heaters and the ambiance made it more than pleasant. Highly recommend for a casual, yet quality dining experience!
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Linda
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place to visit we feel at home and we are treated as family!
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Jenna
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took our friends to dinner and had the best time. La Toscana is such a gem in a county that doesn’t have much to offer food wise. I love the cocktail program. Super innovative and the food is nothing short of spectacular. The ambience is what I love most about this place. It was so festive for the holidays. My only caveat was that my pasta dish was a little too spicy. I overlooked the chilis, that were listed as an ingredient, but I wish the server would have warned me that that dish was very HOT. All that aside we still had a lovely time and will be back.
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Maria
San Francisco
62 reviews
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the best, it’s a staple in Marin! You cannot go wrong dining at La Toscana!
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Lynn
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In one word…FABULOUS Sunday Brunch! Will go back often to treat myself.
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Kathryn Anderson
Los Angeles
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I had lunch here last week and enjoyed the special lemon risotto and filet of sole. I returned last night, ordered the same dish and was disappointed. The salad was romaine with tough outer leaves and the olive oil dressing tasted rancid. The main dish took at least 45 minutes to arrive. It was overly salted and not as good as last week. The fish itself was good but outside a little burned. I won't return.
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FAQs

La Toscana Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 492-9100.

La Toscana Ristorante is rated 4.7 stars by 1540 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3751 Redwood Highway, San Rafael, CA 94903

Additional information

Cross street
North San Pedro
Neighborhood
San Rafael
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street and Parking Lot Available.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ristorantelatoscana.com/
Phone number
(415) 492-9100
Private party facilities
Private Party facilities are available for parties of 14 or less in our Bar Room and up to 24 guests on our outdoor heated Patio . Please contact the restaurant to request the Private Dining Room or Patio.

La Toscana Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Caesar Salad

Risotto

Seafood Risotto

Antipasti

Burrata$13.00

Bruschetta$9.00

Arancini$14.00

Pork & Beef Meatballs$12.00

Antipasto$14.00

Beef Carpaccio$15.00

Fritto Misto$15.00

Zuppa

Insalate

Insalata Mista$8.00

Arugula$10.00

Caesar Salad$11.00

Hearts of Romaine$11.00

Spinach Salad$14.00

Insalata Gamberoni$22.00

Bay Shrimp Louie$16.00

San Vincenzo$22.00

Pasta

Cacio e Pepe$17.00

Orecchiette$22.00

Gnocchi della Casa$19.00

Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli$22.00

Cannelloni$23.00

Lasagne$19.00

Spaghetti & Meatballs$20.00

Carbonara$22.00

Pappardelle al Cinghiale$23.00

Tortellini$21.00

Risotto$22.00

Secondi

Melanzane$19.00

Chicken Parmigiana$23.00

Chicken Marsala$23.00

Fish of the Day

Prawns Toscana$26.00

Calamari Steak Dore$23.00

Beef Short Rib$26.00

Veal Scaloppine$26.00

Broiled New York Steak$36.00

Grilled Lamb Chops$36.00

Specials

Heirloom Tomatoes$13.00

Rigatoni Amatriciana$21.00

Seafood Risotto$26.00

Salmon$26.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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