Came for a late meal after seeing Sierra Ferrell at Outsidelands. Loved the setting and decor…read more Clean and crisp. The waitress was knowledgeable and helpful. We had 3 "lite" meals and one main course. Scampi, gnocchi, and some other scrumptious delights. Food - amazing Decor - crisp Service - attentive Highly recommend I'm David's if you're over in San Rafael area.

I had an errand in the area and found this restaurant online first. I was very excited for some…read moretruffle ravioli at what I thought was a reasonable price. Unfortunately when I was seated, I saw that the menu in person had higher prices than the online menu, and an additional 4% surcharge that was not mentioned at all. I'm never happy to see unexpected price increases and charges. I'm also seeing reviews from several months ago complaining about the same thing and the owner aggressively defends this practice. Clearly this isn't just a case of forgetting to update the online menu. It's a bait and switch tactic.

I'm a Sacramentan grieving the loss of this mid-town jewel…read more For folks used to chain garbage, this is life changing. No greasy cardboard. Eat here and you'll know what Italians are proud of.

The Hot Italian sign caught my attention as we were passing by, so I took a peek inside. Their…read morecolorful gelato display immediately caught my eye, but what I really needed at that moment was a good café latte, so we decided to walk in. While I waited for my latte, I took a look around. The restaurant has a long, clean, and comfortable dining area, and the menu offers a nice variety of Italian food, with plenty of pizza choices. The young man making my latte was friendly and quick with a joke, and we shared a couple of laughs while he prepared my drink. The latte itself had a rich coffee flavor without being too strong or bitter, just the way I like it. We somehow managed to resist the gelato and the extra calories this time, although a few of the flavors looked very tempting! Overall, it was a pleasant first stop with good coffee, a comfortable atmosphere, and friendly service. Next time we're in the neighborhood, we'll have to return and investigate that gelato a little more closely.

Really nice and friendly staff. Food was very good. Chicken parm was delicious, good flavor…read more S'mores brownie Sundae was very good. Would definitely return.

It's been a minute since we visited our neighborhood Italian favorite, La Toscana…read more It was a busy Thursday night, but luckily we made a reservation. Highly recommend a reservation. Juan S. was our server for the night. Very knowable about the menu and the dishes. We started with a classic Caesar salad that we shared. It was plenty enough for us. I ordered the Petrale Sole special and my husband had the Pollo Pomodoro with vodka tomato sauce. Both were excellent choices. The fish was fresh and perfectly cooked, as were the mixed veggies. My husband loved the pasta as well. For 2 entrees, 2 glasses of wine, 1 Caesar salad, 1 bruschetta and a cannoli for later, our bill was $152, before tip. Well worth it.

great food selection and very fresh I came by and had a special…read moreof the night the fish

At best, hit and miss. At worst, bad…read more Almost every time we eat here there are quality issues or execution issues. The last time I ordered the halibut special the meat was very dry with lots of visible veins in it. Really good quality halibut has better texture and isn't loaded with veins. I wonder if they purchase the scraps of lower quality halibut species to pinch pennies? Clearly quality is not up there. Similar quality issues with their standard pasta and seafood dishes most of the time. Execution issues include over cooking seafood and very bland sauces. Pastas often get overcooked as well. While the service and atmosphere are okay, the food isn't up to par at this point.

The pizzas are really special and delicious. Custom ingredients - they aim to please…read more The seafood salad is delicious- I order it as my main! Also I love the chopped steak. Service is always very attentive. Great atmosphere. I love to dine in the room with the bar. Salute!!!

We accidentally watched Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals here and had a great time. We sat near a few…read moreTV's and our server changed the TV closest to our table to the game. The restaurant was lively, there was a party celebrating and the bar top filled quickly as the game progressed. The food was good. I ordered chicken wings as an appetizer and beef ravioli with meat sauce as my entree. I would order the chicken wings again but Tre a different entree. Overall it was a good experience.

Walt from Walt's Adventures adventuring in Fairfax, California at the Sorella Caffe…read more This restaurant appears small but it will deceive you. The eatery has inside and outside dining with the inner dining smaller than the outside area. The extended dining area has both heat and covers available. Street parking is available so be warned but the this task is worth your effort. We chose to dine outside for the inner area was at capacity... a good sign. The customer service was outstanding beyond measure. We never saw our cups empty and at the end of our meal when we were selecting desserts, they packaged our leftovers. This gesture had never been performed in all of my experiences... bravo. The food was not simply made and put on our dishes but was created with the upmost heart. Our meals were outstanding and the desserts... the literally best we ever had to consume. If you want a great Family Italian meal, then go to Fairfax, California and seek out the Sorella Caffe. A master chef and a team of professionals await you.

When going, please know that Fairfax means parking is a challenge and Sorella is doubling down on…read morethat! Also, it's in the heart of traffic craziness. It offers outside seating. indoor dining, and take out. Everyone has to enter through the same narrow entrance and jam up by the cash register. Take out, which should be the least labor intensive meal for them, is treated as the bane of their existence. Those waiting for pickup have to jump out of the way of wait staff. When I presented my credit card to pay for the sack of food, the woman who was running the register told me I made a mistake when I had done nothing. She presented the wrong screen and I paid the bill and tried to add a tip. She gave me a look! She reset the screen and asked me to do it again "correctly". I still added the tip but I was not satisfied with anything. I'll go back because the food is good. But, not on Fridays, even if very early. And always with a person to watch the car when I double park, like so many others do. It's a testament to how delicious the food is that I and hoards of others put up with the front desk staff to get great takeout.

I didn't know what to expect driving up to this spot, which is tucked next to an older motel near…read morethe freeway. Entering through the back, I passed a fully stocked bar and chose a table in the adjoining dining room. It is spacious and comfortably arranged--no sitting elbow-to-elbow with strangers here! The service is exceptionally warm and accommodating. I arrived at 5:30 p.m. for their Wednesday prime rib special, but they were already sold out due to online pre-orders. Luckily, they offered me an end cut. It was the most tender prime rib I've ever tasted--melt-in-your-mouth, soft, full of flavor and absolutely amazing. The clam chowder was just as spectacular. It was rich, creamy, and loaded with large clams and thick bacon instead of being padded out with cheap potato filler. I left full and highly impressed. Even the leftovers I ate for lunch the next day were just as delicious 18 hours later. I will definitely be back. What a great gem hidden in San Rafael!

Welcomed the minute you walk in. Directed to a seat and given a menu. Allen is a very…read moreprofessional young man. He always says, "glad you came back!" The theme is Italian, and the decor clearly makes a statement of Italy, as does the menu and wine list. We usually get soup and salad, but tonight we decided on the special offerings! My daughter got salmon with cheesy risotto and mushrooms and peas! It was amazing and full of flavor! I got the prime rib sandwich with arugula and horseradish aioli. It was so delicious a mouth full of flavor! The sour dough bun was soft and easy to eat, soaking up all the flavors in each bite! We will be back next month! Keep my white zen chilled! I'll be back! Thank you!

What a wonderful experience! Amazing food, and impeccable…read moreservice! We will be back, and will send friends from all over the bay area.

Came in for dinner Great wine list, lots of new, carefully…read morecurated wines to try. Really appreciate that Raviolo wasnt as good as I remembered it to be, likely because it seemed to be a bit too al dente Fries also weren't as how I remembered them to be, they came hot and crunchy, but some were almost dry with no fluffy potato interior Swordfish special was teriffic, peas, onions and friends were properly dressed 10/10pts Carbona pasta gad great texture, but may have been oversalted a little. Service super nice

Three of us had dinner here last night. Wow, this place is definitely worth the high ratings on…read moregoogle and yelp. Between the 3 of us, we order 4 apps, 2 entrees and 2 desserts - corn soup, meatballs, radicchio salad, panzanella salad, risotto, rigoticini, pistachio gelato and panna cotta. We ate every single bite of every dish (including the complimentary focaccia with delicious olive oil). Service was welcoming and friendly, and the owners (wife is front of the house, husband is chef) are so hospitable and cordial. We are definitely returning!

Had a birthday dinner tonight with 2 girlfriends. DO NOT DINE IN THE BACK PATIO. Another reviewer…read morementioned being neglected back there and yes, the service was absolutely abysmal. The food was just ok. We had the panzanella salad, carpaccio, papardelle, gnocchi, panna cotta, chocolate cake and a bottle of wine. Over $300. The salad was the best dish. Not only did the waiter take close to an hour to take our entree orders, but by the time the waiter finally brought the Parmesan cheese for my pasta after waiting at least 15 minutes for it, my pasta was cold. Had asked for more focaccia which took a good 20 minutes to receive. Looking back at the menu now, I realize both our orders of papardelle did not have any shiitake mushrooms in it. Mentioned to the waiter it was a birthday but he never paid it any mind, even after ordering two desserts. I definitely will not be returning and would not recommend this restaurant, but I'm happy others have had a good experience.

I go there a couple times a week because the menu is so big and so many dishes are always goodread more

Came for dinner with some friends and found the same hospitality and good food I am used to…read moreexperiencing here! The place was rather busy on a Friday at 5pm, and that's always a good sign, especially in today's economy. People know where to go for good food and good value. The service was quick and efficent, with bread offered and drinks ordreed, and the big problem is always deciding what to eat! I opted for the hearts of romaine salad, a nicely sized salad, and started with a bowl (versus cup) of minestrone, a favorite comfort food here. Both were very nice, and just the right size for a dinner meal. And, for dessert, shared a tartufo limoncello, a tangy ball of cold deliciousness! Very tasty and just the right size when shared for someone who already ate too much! Our server, Lisa, provided a great experience and she is a longtime familiar face here. Overall, a great time!