Chef Alexander Alioto
Chef Alexander Alioto combines forces with Master Sommelier, Nunzio Alioto, to create a fun, approachable dining experience.
The Kitchen Table is focused on high-quality, country-style Italian food. The menu is highlighted by fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local purveyors and the delicate, homemade pastas are a must try for any visit to The Kitchen Table.
Chef Alexander Alioto brings his expansive experience to his home town of San Rafael. Trained at the California Culinary Institute and abroad in Italy, he perfected his technique at the French Laundry and the Ritz Carlton.
Nunzio Alioto, award-winning Master Sommelier, hand-picks food-friendly wines from around the world that provide exceptional value and variance from the average wine list.
R E S E R V A T I O N S
Make a reservation of up to 4 guests online on Resy.com.
Choose indoor or outdoor seating as your preference, and if no reservations are available, we encourage you to join the waitlist.
For reservations of parties 5 or more, please call (415) 521-5568.
Walk-ins are always welcome.
A 3.5% living wage fee will be applied to all bills. Thank you for understanding.
Street parking is available. Please do not park in United Liquor's reserved spaces in the public lot.
The Kitchen Table is a small neighborhood restaurant, and we try to accommodate all requests to dine with us.
We only offer gift certificates in a digital format which can be purchased by clicking the link below.
H O U R S
Tues-Thurs | 5:00pm-8:30pm
Fri & Sat | 5:00pm-9:00 pm
L O C A T I O N
1574 4th Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
C O N T A C T
(415) 521-5568
F O L L O W
M E N U
Updated August 14, 2025 | subject to change
BITE 7
marinated olives
fried zucchini
fried shishito peppers
parmesan chips
breaded mozzarella
portside bread + butter 5
Appetizer
raviolo uovo* 14
soft egg yolk | ricotta | truffle oil
brown butter | parmesan
maitake mushroom + crispy polenta 15
porcini demi
fritto misto 17
calamari | rock shrimp | onion | fennel
zucchini | castelvetrano olives
heirloom tomato + burrata 22
basil | aged balsamic | extra virgin olive oil
ahi tuna crudo* 20
cucumber | avocado
early girl tomato purée
oregon bay shrimp + basil 16
corn purée | red onion | extra virgin olive oil
grilled fra' mani pancetta 19
new mexico + red bell pepper purée
italian white beans | morel mushroom
pickled shallots
SALAD
chopped romaine 16
fried shrimp | hard boiled egg
niçoise oilves | celery
thousand island dressing
grilled peach + corn 16
arugula | leeks | feta | kalamata olives
sherry vinaigrette
three bean 16
blue lake + butter + cranberry beans
arugula | fried gruyère | celery | confit leeks
sherry vinaigrette
PIZZA
margherita 20
tomato sauce | mozzarella | basil
mushroom 22
fontina | crimini + oyster mushroom
arugula
prosciutto 22
fresh mozzarella | sage | chili oil
salami 22
molinari salame | tomato sauce
castelvetrano olives | mozzarella
anchovy 22
sliced garlic | oregano | tomato sauce
niçoise olives | chili oil
caprese 26
cherry tomato | burrata | basil
aged balsamic
PASTA
(handmade daily)
fettuccini carbonara 28
egg yolk | parmesan | shallots
pancetta
tagliatelle with oregon bay shrimp 28
cacio e pepe | corn | shallot
gnocchi 28
gorgonzola cream sauce | broccoli
ricotta mezzaluna 28
tomato sauce | basil
meat tortellini 30
tomato sauce
pappardelle with meat ragù 28
green pasilla peppers | tomato sauce
rigatoni 28
sausage | creamy tomato sauce
risotto with fried calamari 32
spring shallot | garlic parsley butter sauce
ENTRÉE
catch of the day mp
summer squash purée | cherry tomato
fried baby artichokes | lobster mushroom
fried lingcod 34
fava bean agnolotti | butter leek sauce
chicken saltimbocca 28
prosciutto | mushroom | sage
country pork chop 35
marble potatoes
black summer truffle demi-glace
bavette steak 44
garlic truffle fries | lemon wedge
SIDES 10
french fries | truffle oil
smashed marble potatoes | rosemary
sicilian caponata 12
sautéed broccoli | parmesan
sautéed market greens | shallot
mashed potatoes
DESSERT 12
buttermilk panna cotta
seasonal fruit purée | berries
beignets
cayenne cinnamon sugar
crème anglaise
melon granita
san juan melon | basil
cherry pie 15
vanilla ice cream
W I N E
Wines hand-picked by Nunzio Alioto, award-winning Master Sommelier.
