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    Insalata's

    3.9 (549 reviews)
    PriceyMediterranean
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    INSALATA'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    pappardelle
    Char V.

    came on a saturday night (valentine's day) with a reservation and was seated after a few minutes. the worker at host stand seemed distressed but was so sweet and accommodating! she made a wonderful and welcoming first impression. our server was also great, explaining the menu and introducing the valentines exclusive items to us. after each course we ordered, our server took the empty dishes/used utensils and replaced them with the proper ones for the next course. really love their attention to detail and consideration. review of the items we got: lamb kefta, 7/10. the flatbread is the perfect shovel (not too hard/floppy) for this stew. has a good balance of tang, hint of spice, herbs, and umami. the lamb is perfectly tender, not too chewy or overcooked. the veggies and cheese(?) all blend together so well to make a complex dish. pappardelle: 9.5/10. the noodles are longer than expected, but cooked to the perfect al dente. the sauce has a delightful creaminess and a lot of flavor, coating and complimenting the lamb well. the meat is perfectly tender and is fall-off the bone. raspberry torte: 8/10. so good, the presentation was beautiful and i really like the chocolate swirl! the vanilla bean whipped cream is light and airy, no weird dairy aftertaste/. the chocolate components are also light but still was strong in flavor. the raspberry is tart, but balances tje rest of the elements to be not too sweet overall. surprisingly, my favorite part is the chocolate shortbread(?) heart; it's so thin and crispy but has such good flavor (kind of a toasted taste) that adds more depth to the dish. would definitely come back, the food and service were wonderful! just wish the ambiance were a bit more romantic (dimmer lights, a candle/ flowers on the table, etc)

    Vegetable tagine
    Genie O.

    After five or six meals in about 3 months - alone, with my boyfriend, and with small groups I can say that nothing has been missed or been off in any way. Excellently prepared dishes, attentive service, an atmosphere that is beautiful and easy to hear and converse even when full. Well worth their prices which are reasonable enough for the experience. Love eggplant fries, the green hummus and best ever pita, lamb burger-wow, tagine - yummy, all the salads and soups - yes! The soups have been especially wonderful and an adequate size to share - not one of those small cups. I can't recall the names but the flavors still linger, one being a creamy mushroom that was light and silky. Desserts - a special mention for the Dubai chocolate pistachio cake! There is a small bar to sit at but there are some cocktail tables too. Reservations are helpful and I've gotten in as a 1 or 2 easily even when they're busy. I'd give them a 12 star rating!

    Lamb burger with tzadiki and fries dusted with zatar
    Lenore N.

    Delicious Mediterranean food. I first became aware of this restaurant when they hosted Chef Yotam Ottolenghi' and the launch of the SWEET cookbook a few years ago. I'm a devotee of his approach, his spices and interesting combinations. Insalata is true to that style. Beautifully prepared fresh food. Great attentive wait staff. Always a plus.

    Wendy A.

    Exquisite service and beautiful ambiance. I had the mista salad. My out-of-state companion said his summersalata was the best salad he ever had! See my photos for the ingredients. 8/12/25 for lunch.

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    Doris G.

    Perfect trio of 5 star service, fabulous food, and not too noisy interior. Came here for dinner with another couple. Our waiter was attentive and provided excellent service. We started off the eggplant French fries. Wow, they are super light and delicate. Then we ordered several salads. My favorite was the stone fruit salad. The mushroom appetizer was very fragrant and not too earthy. The squid ink pasta with shrimp was delicious and I would come back again for this. The other guests had a perfectly roasted chicken, not leathery at all. The brined pork chop was tender. The white bean/artichoke soup was outstanding. The restaurant gets a 5 star as the food was on point, service was excellent and although busy we could still carry on a conversation.

    The Salmon is always excellent, easily the best spot for Salmon outside of Seattle  This is their seasonal tangine
    Alan R.

    Always the best restaurant for salmon, they top it off with a seasonal delivery... here is the latest..

    Dungeness Crab Roll

    I've been coming Insalatas for many years, but today I went for their Dungeness crab roll. It's a new item on the lunch/brunch menu and I love them. Most that I have had and loved are the traditional East Coast style with split bun, cole slaw, French fries and Old Bay Seasoning. But Insalatas makes this dish their own and wow. The split roll is baked inhouse and larger and firmer than typical buns. It has delicious herbs inside. The Dungeness crab salad is mixed fresh and has dill, avocado, and fennel. It's huge. It's served with homemade potato chips dipped in buttermilk powder and salt and more magic herbs. Addictive and a little too salty. Last but not least is simple mixed greens salad with a light vinaigrette dressing. So I had a very happy lunch today. It's getting harder to find crab rolls and I'm delighted Insalatas created this gem. Bravo

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    This is a top flight restaurant in Marin with Mediterranean flavors. Service is excellent. A great spot for dinner.

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    Wonderful food. Excellent service. Reasonably quiet Good value. Have dined here dozens of times. Always good

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    Always dependable for a great meal, cocktail and service. We had a party of 8, perfectly enjoyable!

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    Great food, super relaxing, and terrific service. Welcoming to all ages. Also love the take out options!

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