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Il Davide Restaurant

901 A St Ste A, San Rafael, CA 94901-3025
(415) 454-8080
Ranked #1 of 101 restaurants in San Rafael
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Price range: INR1,745 - INR2,252
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Romantic, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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Good for: Romantic, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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California USA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Everything that we ordered was excellent. The menu offers a great selection including several very creative dishes. And I will return for the scallops. More

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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Very popular with the business crowd, and always good. More

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San Rafael, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

This is a great Italian restaurant with a fabulous menu. I love to come for lunch and have one of the many inventive wonderful pasta dishes which come with soup or salad and cost i believe around $12. There is a bar and nice tablecloths in the dining room and a section that is a little separate for parties. I... More

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San Rafael
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Il Davide and the owner have done an incredible job to bring GREAT food in a local downtown San Rafael location. He has even added live music to enjoy while dining. The long time experience staff make you feel like family. The food is fresh and the wine list is great thanks to Mandy who has done an excellent job... More

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San Francisco, CA
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

I've returned here several times in the last few years. A modern take on Italian food that is always excellent. Good wine list. There is sidewalk seating and the modern interior is very attractive. More

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Kentfield, CA
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

This neighborhood spot has a steady clientele for its generous and reasonable food. More

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San Rafael, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

Ambience is sophisticated. Bartender Rick is great. Eat at the bar for casual dining, at a table for romantic dinner or take the the back room for large private parties. Food is fabulous and consistent. Service is friendly. Owners Eva and David Hayden have done a marvelous job for years. More

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San Francisco, California
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

Not only is this the best Northern Italian restaurant in Marin, I would rank it right up there with Marche aux Fleurs as best restaurant period. It's also right up there in pricing--but you get what you pay for. More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

This exceptional Italian Cucina is one of Marin's best restaurants. It is conveniently located in San Rafael and has an exceptional wine list to compliment all of David Haydon's amazing dishes. Often times guests have but to listen to the nightly specials to decide their meal. The service and presentation are beyond reproach. Remember to save room for desert accompanied... More

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Mill Valley, California
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

Just down the block from the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center, we often stop here for a prescreening dining. The owner who is also the chef has created an award-winning restaurant that provides some great Italian temptations. Our last visit was great and included a caesar salad, gamberi scampi for my wife and I had linguine vongole. We finished... More

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