Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Marin

12 restaurants available nearby

1. Insalata's

4.8

Exceptional(4051)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • San Anselmo

Booked 47 times today

Insalata's, a Mediterranean restaurant in San Anselmo, is a special spot for celebrations. As one reviewer put it, it's a 'fantastic destination for a special evening with friends, a romantic setting for a date or a celebration with your favorite people'. Others mentioned celebrating special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, and reunions. The restaurant's excellent food, thoughtful service, and warm atmosphere make it a perfect choice for memorable dining experiences.

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2. La Toscana Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(1530)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Rafael

Booked 22 times today

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.

3. Chalet Basque

4.7

Exceptional(1064)

Price: Expensive

• Regional Spanish (Basque) • San Rafael

Booked 3 times today

The Chalet Basque restaurant is a family style restaurant serving dishes inspired by the Basque regions of France and Spain. Located in San Rafael, California, the owner and proud staff would like to invite you to come join us for our delicious cuisine, full bar and outdoor patio. In keeping with traditional Basque culture, our restaurant has an old school, comfy feel. We serve hearty Basque dishes and make a different fresh soup each day. Dishes such as escargot, frog legs and rack of lamb keep us anchored to our deep Basque and French roots. While our vegetarian plate, and similar dishes, show our influence by Northern California. Join us for a romantic first date, a night out with the guys, a relaxing end to a stressful day at work or a wedding rehearsal and everything in between. Our restaurant is also available for Banquets and parties upon reservation.

4. Marché Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1685)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Ross

Booked 2 times today

Marché is situated in the quaint town of Ross in the heart of beautiful Marin County. We are named for the farmer's markets of southern France where chefs and restauranteurs visit seeking inspiration and ingredients for the meals they will serve each day. We are a French/Italian inspired, California contemporary farm-to-fork restaurant and feature produce, meat and seafood from local purveyors to help us create our delicious seasonal dishes. We have a diverse wine and beer selection sourced from local and international small production wineries to accompany your meal. Dining is available inside the cozy dining room and on our charming open-air patio.Reservations are recommended. For parties of 7 or more people, please contact the restaurant by emailing info@marchemarin.com or by calling 415-925-9200. We look forward to seeing you!

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5. Valenti & Co. Ristorante

4.9

Exceptional(842)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Anselmo

Booked 12 times today

Welcome to Valenti & Co, Northern Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar in San Anselmo. Farm-fresh Italian Cuisine, thoughtfully sourced local ingredients and wines.

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6. Perry's on Magnolia

4.7

Exceptional(2152)

Price: Moderate

• American • Larkspur

Booked 46 times today

Perry’s on Magnolia brings Larkspur an outpost of the Union Street original, following the same combination of all-American favorite fare and comfortable, welcoming service that Perry’s first made a San Francisco hallmark in 1969. The décor is warm – featuring the trademark blue and white checked table cloths, framed memorabilia and rich mahogany bar. Perry’s is known today, as much as ever, for its classic American food, its warm personable service and its fun, bustling bar. Perry’s traditional yet innovative menu includes a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, pastas, steaks and grilled fresh fish.

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7. Left Bank Larkspur

4.6

Exceptional(4499)

Price: Moderate

• French • Larkspur

Booked 42 times today

Inspired by the birthplace of the original Parisian brasseries along the Left Bank of the Seine River, Left Bank Brasserie is an authentic Parisian-style brasserie by Chef Roland Passot. Left Bank pays homage to the joiede vivre that is synonymous with the Left Bank neighborhood in Paris. Guests are invited to step intoFrench culture, in a vibrant, social atmosphere that captures all the charm of traditional brasseriesand iconic alfresco dining of France. An all-day menu features authentic French cuisine utilizingseasonal, local and organic ingredients, and consists of iconic lighter fare such as oysters, tartare andprawns provençal, in addition to heartier classics like coq au vin and beef bourguignon. Inspired by theParisian-style Bar Américain, an extensive cocktail menu features classics of a bygone era, along with awide range of rotating taps, seasonal drafts and bottled beer, and an expertly-curated wine selection.

8. Piazza D'Angelo

4.7

Exceptional(2063)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mill Valley

Booked 26 times today

Piazza D’Angelo is a family run Italian trattoria located in the heart of downtown Mill Valley. With a bustling bar scene and a natural light-soaked dining room, Piazza D'Angelo evokes a Southern Italian dining experience with a unique sense of home comfort. Enjoy a variety of fresh pastas, wood-fired pizzas, antipasti, as well as fresh fish, prime meats and our signature tiramisu.We offer two patios for al fresco dining, a wood-burning pizza oven, a full service bar, and private dining spaces for your social or business gathering.Named after the restaurant's location right on the piazza of downtown Mill Valley, Piazza D'Angelo is an ode to Southern Italian trattorias - family owned, rustic neighborhood restaurants that serve fresh, unassuming, locally-sourced delicious food.Grazie!

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9. Il Fornaio - Corte Madera

4.4

Awesome(3170)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Corte Madera

Booked 30 times today

Il Fornaio means "the Baker" in Italian. This award-winning restaurant offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience. Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; housemade pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and housemade soups; a wide variety of desserts; and fresh baked bread made daily from scratch. Winner of the annual Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2002.

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10. Piatti - Mill Valley

4.6

Exceptional(2693)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Mill Valley

Booked 28 times today

Established in 1987, Piatti offers finely crafted fresh Italian cuisine. The soul of the menu is our housemade pasta that we roll, cut and cook by hand everyday. Offering a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian trattoria, Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere, seamless service and an immersive market experience so you can enjoy Piatti at home. Whether dining in or taking home, Piatti brings friends and family together.

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Susanvip
San Francisco Bay Area •42 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was delicious and service was attentive.
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Chalet BasquePrice: Expensive• Regional Spanish (Basque)• San Rafael
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4.7
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Georgevip
San Francisco Bay Area •43 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our Thanksgiving 2024 dinner was outstanding from beginning to end. Bread and little nibbles (olives, roasted pecans) were followed by a shot glass of truffled celery root and cauliflower soup and a copious salad featuring persimmons, fennel, endive and walnuts. For mains, we got a choice between turkey plus trimmings, grilled salmon and mushroom-stuffed squash. We chose the turkey and were glad – a generous serving of sliced bird with yummy gravy, buttery mashed potatoes, sweet potato rounds, wild rice stuffing, blue lake green beans and cranberry-orange-ginger relish. Everything was excellent and copious enough to take home the makings of another meal. Our dessert was a double chocolate bavarian cake with caramel sauce – superb. A couple of glasses of good wines and coffee rounded out a marvelous meal.
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Insalata'sPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• San Anselmo
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4.8
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Scottvip
San Francisco Bay Area •34 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our waitress was outstanding and the food quality superb. It was noisy, but understandably the night before Thanksgiving.
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La Toscana RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• San Rafael
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4.7
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John
San Francisco Bay Area •48 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The food is off the charts! Always something unique and fresh on the menu. But the standard entrees are excellent as well. Everything is homemade - love the focaccia bread! Service is prompt and friendly. Also a great wine selection. Always a great night out at Valenti.
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Valenti & Co. RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• San Anselmo
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4.9
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Lisavip
San Francisco Bay Area •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
Overall, great service, nice selection on the menu. I could select any of the items on the menu. Will be back!
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Marché RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Ross
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4.7

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Insalata's

2. La Toscana Ristorante

3. Chalet Basque

4. Marché Restaurant

5. Valenti & Co. Ristorante

6. Perry's on Magnolia

7. Left Bank Larkspur

8. Piazza D'Angelo

9. Il Fornaio - Corte Madera

10. Piatti - Mill Valley

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