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.
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 April 2, 2026 | subject to change
BITE 7
marinated olives
fried zucchini
parmesan chips
portside bread + butter 5
Appetizer
raviolo uovo* 14
soft egg yolk | ricotta | truffle oil
brown butter | parmesan
fritto misto 19
calamari | rock shrimp | onion | fennel
zucchini | castelvetrano olives
ōra king salmon ceviche* 24
avocado purée | cucumber | beet chips
green onion | sunflower sprouts
orange + lemon juice
local dungeness crab cake 28
shishito pepper purée | lemon aioli
celery + parsley salad
fried asparagus 18
soft polenta | spinach | porcini broth
fried pork ribs 18
fava bean purée | pickled shallots+ cabbage
SALAD
chopped romaine 18
fried shrimp | hard boiled egg
niçoise oilves | celery
thousand island dressing
three bean 18
italian butter + cranberry + green beans
fried fontina | confit leeks | celery
butter lettuce | sherry vinaigrette
confit ahi tuna 19
arugula | fennel | shaved asparagus
leeks | capers | lemon vinaigrette
PIZZA
margherita 20
tomato sauce | mozzarella | basil
mushroom 22
fontina | crimini + oyster mushroom
arugula
prosciutto 22
fresh mozzarella | sage | chili oil
molinari salami 22
tomato sauce | castelvetrano olives
mozzarella
anchovy 22
sliced garlic | oregano | tomato sauce
niçoise olives | chili oil
PASTA
(handmade daily)
fettuccini carbonara 28
fra' mani pancetta | egg yolk
parmesan | shallots
spaghetti with clams 29
spring shallot | garlic | white wine
chili flakes | parsley
tagliatelle with white shrimp 30
fra' mani chorizo | aglio e olio
pappardelle with meat ragù 28
english peas | tomato sauce
gnocchi 28
blue cheese cream sauce | spring garlic
fusilli 28
sausage | creamy tomato sauce
rigatoni with local dungeness crab 32
fennel | butter | black pepper
risotto 33
octopus | garlic | chili flakes | parsley
ENTRÉE
catch of the day mp
english peas | asparagus | pearl onion
fish broth | basil oil
muddica breaded petrale sole 34
carrot + savoy cabbage slaw
fava bean purée
stuffed chicken thighs 31
crimini mushroom duxelles
pink rice + shallot | sage chicken demi-glace
grilled pork loin 36
napa cabbage | spring onion
cranberry beans
soy + orange + pork demi-glace
grilled 14oz. argentinian ribeye 55
baby carrots | young potato
confit garlic + rosemary demi-glace
SIDES 10
french fries | truffle oil
fried brussels sprouts | balsamic
sicilian caponata 12
sautéed broccoli | parmesan
sautéed market greens | shallot
DESSERT 12
buttermilk panna cotta
seasonal fruit purée
beignets
cayenne cinnamon sugar
crème anglaise
flourless chocolate cake
vanilla ice cream | caramel sauce
almonds
lemon tart
whipped cream | berry sauce
sundae
double rainbow vanilla ice cream
humboldt creamery strawberry ice cream
chocolate sauce | whipped cream
almonds
W I N E
Wines hand-picked by Nunzio Alioto, award-winning Master Sommelier.
