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 11, 2026 | subject to change
BITE | 8
marinated olives
fried zucchini
parmesan chips
portside bread + butter | 6
Appetizer
raviolo uovo* | 15
soft egg yolk | ricotta | truffle oil
brown butter | parmesan
fritto misto | 19
calamari | rock shrimp | onion | fennel
zucchini | castelvetrano olives
anchovy pizza | 18
sliced garlic | oregano | kalamata olives
tomato sauce | chili oil
ōra king salmon ceviche* | 24
avocado purée | cucumber | beet chips
green onion | sunflower sprouts
orange + lemon juice
hedgehog mushroom bruschetta | 20
burrata | chicken demi-glace
fried asparagus | 18
soft polenta | spinach | porcini broth
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
arugula | sherry vinaigrette
confit ahi tuna | 19
arugula | fennel | shaved asparagus
leeks | capers | lemon vinaigrette
PASTA Tasting MenU | 65
sample menu only | not available for take out
first
cold spaghetti
tomato purée | english peas | basil
mushroom ravioli
butter | thyme | pecorino
second
raviolo uovo*
egg yolk | spinach | ricotta
brown butter | truffle oil | parmesan
third
seafood lasagna
petrale sole farce | hokkaido scallops
shellfish sauce
fusilli
bacon | english peas | cream sauce
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
mushroom ravioli | 28
butter | thyme | pecorino
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
fried petrale sole | 34
muddica breading
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
orange + pork demi-glace
grilled 14oz. argentinian ribeye | 55
baby carrots | young potato
confit garlic + rosemary demi-glace
SIDE | 12
french fries | truffle oil
fried brussels sprouts | balsamic
sicilian caponata
sautéed broccoli | parmesan
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.
