As soon as I walked into Tavola, it felt very inviting. Amazing staff. I've had good pizza but Tavola's pizza was fantastic. Can't wait to try the rest of their dishes. And check out their other location in San Francisco on Church and Market. You won't regret it! read more

The Rustic is a new addition to our neighborhood so I decided to give it a try with my friends who were visiting from LA. All I can say I was pretty amazed with the quality of the food and the service, certainly exceeding my expectations. We ordered octopus, oxtail pasta, clam linguine, and braised lamb. Everything tasted fresh and the staff was attentive throughout the night. Overall, I am highly pleased with our neighborhood's new gem. read more

Tavola Rustica - Octopus - Italian Near Me - Larkspur, California

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We had our holiday dinner here and could not have been happier. The team at Tavola Rustica, led by Zoti (Owner), were friendly, attentive and made our experience stellar! The ambiance was perfect, festive and warm. The food was delicious! I would recommend this for any large party or a cozy dinner for two! The restaurant is so accommodating of varied dietary needs: Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free! read more

I've eaten at many 5-star and Michelin Star restaurants in the Bay Area but the best meal I ever had was at Tavola Rustica last night. The food was just incredible.... The blend of flavors and textures was inspired and outstanding. I have a gluten allergy and the accommodations were top notch - they have tons of GF options and are willing to modify dishes as needed. The wine list was phenomenal and they even had a non alcoholic wine as well. The aroma from the food at every table was so delicious. The service was also first rate. And the value for the money was exceptional. Amazing place. read more

Take out from our favorite place for the first time tonight, we usually enjoy dining in but got a bit lazy tonight and decided to order in. Everything was delicious, packed well and stayed warm, you can tell there is love in the cooking! read more

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Amazing service, authentic Italian food and wine selections and hands down the best homemade soups ever!!!! Very Relaxing, yet a fun place to dine alone or with friends!! read more

The Rustic - Magnolia St. Larkspur Great food, great people. You may recognize The Rustic from its SF location, but there is now a location in charming downtown Larkspur. The Rustic (not to be confused with Rustic Bakery) serves fresh Italian/Californian fare. We've eaten there several times and have been delighted with the seasonal fresh food. They have wonderful pastas and pizzas and great veggie sides and starters. I'm particularly fond of the lemon ricotta ravioli, the wild mushroom pizza and the tagine veggies. My partner's favorite is the fried chicken with delicata squash and grape. Start with the fried olives and peach and burrata toast and you won't be sorry. Another lovely thing to note is that when Zoti (the owner) took over the Larkspur space after the restaurant there closed, he offered jobs to everyone who had worked at the previous restaurant. He cares very much about the community and his new team. Please give them a try! They are a great addition to our community. read more

We're from Hawaii and on vacation. We do like to support small businesses and especially ones that are just opening up. I gotta say this place, the food is fantastic, service was wonderful. Jose was our server and he was so nice. We will definitely be back when we come back to San Francisco read more

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The food and ambiance were great! I highly recommend giving this place a try... I had the pappardelle oxtail as my main course and shared fried olives, a little gem salad, and mushroom pizza with the table. The fried olives were stuffed with anchovies, giving each bite a savory and delicate taste. The pappardelle was al dente, and the oxtail was obviously slow-cooked, melting into tender pieces with each bite. The wild mushroom pizza was wood-fired and topped with mushrooms (obviously), fontina cheese, and truffle oil. The mushrooms were sliced thinly and in small pieces, while the truffle oil created a well-balanced flavor in each bite. The ambiance was very relaxing, and the staff was friendly and attentive. We sat on the back patio with a view of the trees. There's no need to mention their great variety of wine selections--you'll see for yourself on the menu! read more

This place used to be five stars a few years ago when I came here. Tonight when we came the pasta was good but the start focaccia was not very good and the little gem salad was pretty bland. The wine, service, and main pasta dishes were all pretty solid, but not like I remember years ago. I would come back to try some other things but my oxtail pappardelle was less than stellar. Really nice place though. read more

Both the food and the service were stupendous. Even in the midst of a rain storm, the space felt warm and inviting. I highly recommend the salmon. read more

Ambiance was very nice with patio heated seating and cozy throw blankets. Service was outstanding with attention to every detail. Food was absolutely delicious and fresh. Had meatballs, bronzino, parpadelle. All excellent. Wine list had great selection. Will be back! read more

Great experience in all possible ways!! Best coffer, pastries and sandwiches in the neighborhood!!! read more

FANTASTIC FOOD!! WE LOVE what Zoti has done with creating an incredible delicious menu with such amazing and clean ingredients...true Italian food without all the bad or short cut ingredients true Italian style...already a favorite of ours. Truly one of THE BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANTS! Cannot recommend it enough! So many great dishes. read more

Peach slices with burrata on arugula was epic! Mushroom pizza was tasty. Ambiance was great! Would recommend.

I've been there many times. The food is consistently good. The owner and staff are cordial and inviting.

Lovely dinner at Rustic! Food was so good, service was excellent, and great ambience. We'll be back!

I could not love this place anymore! Today was our first day eating here and everything we ate was better than the next. We had the octopus and a pizza and the avocado toast. The ice cream is super unique because it's straight from turkey and absolutely delicious. My husband had the Italian sandwich which blew us away. Super tasty and I can't wait to come back. Super happy they have come to Larkspur read more

Great food, excellent service!! I would go back again and again! The menu is very versatile and fairly priced

Excellent food and attentive service. The lamb shank and fried chicken were great! As was the affegato. read more

we had just returned from Rome and saw the restaurant from across the street at the pizza place. Thankfully, we decided to have a real Italian meal, and our expectations were more than met, exceeded! The service was absolutely impeccable. The ambience was just right, making me feel as though I was sitting in a restaurante in Rome. they had a great selection of wines and my wife had a superb Chardonnay. our dessert was absolutely wonderful not too sweet just like the European desserts. I can't say enough about this restaurant!!! read more

New restaurant we wanted to try and very pleased by quality of food and attentive service provided. We will be back and anxious to explore other menu offerings. Very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere with staff genuinely interested in assuring a wonderful dining experience. read more

Just had a ladies lunch at Tavola and it was really lovely. I loved the music they had playing and they show an old movie on one side. The fried olives were tasty. Everyone enjoyed their dishes. The atmosphere is very charming and comfortable, although the great music was playing it was at a level where we could have nice conversation. The service was very good and they didn't rush us. read more

The service was pretty good, the food was pretty good as well. But the ambience is terrible. I ended up sitting right across from the kitchen. It's a long bar kitchen that's open. Not an attractive one at all it was noisy and so was the room we were eating in. This location used to be a fish and chips joint. Just not very nice inside not a pleasant experience inside. Our waiter was excellent. The staff was very nice. It just the overall ambience is not very good. You definitely don't wanna go here if you're looking for a quiet, romantic experience. read more

Very friendly and warm local Italian gem. Greeted warmly by all of the staff, including the owner. We sat inside for my elderly mother in law, but the cool evening Marin breeze made it so pleasant. The atmosphere among the trees, and the soft hum of the kitchen was inviting. And, then, the food...really fresh, and expertly prepared. The Branzino was just beautiful; the Pappardelle Oxtail with the 6 hour braised Oxtail was truly a delightful experience. And the service was just wonderful. Welcome to Marin, and we will definitely return to this warm and wonderful place. read more

My family dined at Rustic Restaurant mid-week, and took advantage of a super quiet atmosphere, attentive wait staff, and big portions of delicious food. A silent, classic movie was being projected onto the brick wall, that caught just enough my my 3.5 year olds attention that he quietly stayed in his seat coloring while waiting for what was a beautiful pizza, shaped as mickey mouse. Ownership came over and told us about the history of the restaurant, his motivations to expand the business, and even treated us to a dessert. We will definitely be coming back here - The closed in outdoor seating and heatlamps allowed us to enjoy the evening while staying warm, where other restaurant options limit outdoor eating in colder weather. read more

Delicious brunch! We enjoyed the spritz's, Sandos and breakfast burritos. Good value & excellent service.

Fantastic! Best Italian I've had in Marin county. Great ambience as well. Very nice experience and will definitely return

What a pleasant surprise! The wait being too long at Picco Pizza, we decided to try out the new Larkspur addition. The owner was the wine director at Chez Panisse for 14 years and it shows. Tuna Crudo, Truffle Beef Tartare and 2 Pizzas, washed down with a bottle of Burgundy. Everything was perfect, and, as a bonus point, the staff was super friendly and accommodating. read more

Consistently a delight to go to. We had out of town guests so we booked this. The food is authentic Italian and delicious. I had the homemade fresh ravioli with pesto sauce; outstanding. Hazelnut gelato; a generous two scoops of delight. The setting is comfortable with an open air friendly ambience. The service is swift and nonintrusive. read more

The food and service were good. However I would like to see eggplant parm and lasagna on the menu . I love that the pasta is house made but would like to see more choices. read more

Food is great. Service great. Relaxing environment. Love the outdoor dining experience. read more

Tavola Rustica - Oxtail pasta- so good - Italian Near Me - Larkspur, California

A gem in downtown Larkspur. Warm and inviting atmosphere. Super friendly staff. Enjoyed mussels, orecchiette, ravioli, and Butternut Squash Risotto. Nice wine, too. Looking forward to coming back. read more

So cold outside! They need to improve on their porch cover, it moves a lot with the wind and freezes your legs. Barely could enjoy the food. The restaurant next door is better. read more

Great little restaurant in downtown Larkspur. Nice setting with cozy indoor and outdoor seating. Service is excellent and the food is delicious. We loved the bolegnese and the vegetable tangine!! Definitely worth a visit! read more

I decided to try the Rustic the day I returned from a weeklong trip to Italy. I was not disappointed. My group shared their little gems salad which was so fresh and delicious and two pastas and a pizza. We also topped off the meal with their tiramisu. The food was plentiful and truly rivaled some of what we ate in Italy in terms of quality. Service was also top notch. I love Picco just as much as everyone else, but this place is just as good and way less crowded. Definitely going back soon to try out their weekend brunch! read more

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The pasta and little gems salad were excellent. Nice atmosphere in downtown larkspur. Very comfortable service.

All senses say The Rustic is The Go To experience in Larkspur. Romantic elegant, a place where easily you may tarry, establish friendships, rekindle romance. The Rustic's delightful menu delivers exquisite tastes, fresh and inspired. The curated wine list presented by the affable host cum sommelier offers tantalizingly fresh delicious veritials / absolute perfection to join with a tasteful deeply dazzling menu. Bellissima experienza! Chez Il ristorante The Rustic, one feels the gratification of having engaged with genuine hospitable welcoming of a staff that is charmingly proper, customer focused and up to snuff in every manner. Truly, The Rustic is the long desired spot for dining in Larkspur. The professionalism, panache and presence reminiscent of old world charm. Shhh I'd say, please don't tell everyone, but it a too special a gem to keep secret. Cheers! BLC read more

Tavola Rustica - The Rustic is delightful in every way. - Italian Near Me - Larkspur, California

Celebrated my birthday there with a party of 14. They took amazing care of our group. Food was fantastic and service attentive. Can't wait to go back! read more

The food was spectacular, the service was efficient and friendly and the owner was warm and welcoming. The menu was especially exciting for a vegetarian because there was a non-pasta main dish! I so highly recommend the tagine. Definitely going to go back. read more

Tavola Rustica - Vegwtarian Tagine. So good! - Italian Near Me - Larkspur, California