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 October 22, 2025 | subject to change
BITE 7
marinated olives
fried zucchini
fried shishito peppers
parmesan chips
portside bread + butter 5
Appetizer
raviolo uovo* 14
soft egg yolk | ricotta | truffle oil
brown butter | parmesan
crispy polenta + sausage 16
corn | tomato sauce
fritto misto 17
calamari | rock shrimp | onion | fennel
zucchini | castelvetrano olives
ahi tuna crudo* 20
cucumber + extra virgin olive oil
leek purée | basil oil
seared pork belly 17
california button chanterelles
pickled haricot verts | pork demi
mediterranean bearded mussels 20
fra' mani chorizo | fennel | shallot | cream
crostini
SALAD
chopped romaine 16
fried shrimp | hard boiled egg
niçoise oilves | celery
thousand island dressing
butter lettuce 16
honeycrisp apple + mixed radish slaw
almonds | feta | sherry vinaigrette
mustard greens* 17
smoked king salmon | poached egg
leek confit | fried capers | lemon vinaigrette
fiddler's green mustard greens
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
PASTA
(handmade daily)
fettuccini carbonara 28
fra' mani pancetta | egg yolk
parmesan | shallots
tagliatelle with braised beef 31
aglio e olio | swiss chard
gnocchi 28
creamy pesto | broccoli
pappardelle with meat ragù 28
shishito peppers | tomato sauce
fusilli 28
sausage | creamy tomato sauce
rigatoni 28
burrata | arrabbiata sauce
full belly farms butternut + acorn squash
mushroom risotto 32
pnw porcini mushrooms
porcini broth
ENTRÉE
catch of the day mp
swiss chard lasagna | lemon butter sauce
parsley
chicken saltimbocca 28
oyster + crimini mushroom
prosciutto | sage
seafood chowder 34
mussels | clams | rock shrimp
petrale sole | mashed potatoes
celery | cream | parsley
maple leaf farms duck breast 42
california matsutake mushroom
fiddler's green edamame
duck demi-glace
prime 1855 boneless short rib 44
garlic mashed potatoes
maitake mushroom cream sauce
SIDES 10
french fries | truffle oil
fried brussels sprouts | balsamic
roasted haricot verts | lemon + mint
sautéed broccoli | parmesan
sautéed market greens | shallot
mashed potatoes
DESSERT 12
buttermilk panna cotta
seasonal fruit purée | berries
beignets
cayenne cinnamon sugar
crème anglaise
strawberry shortcake
chantilly cream
honeycrisp apple crisp
crumble | vanilla ice cream
W I N E
Wines hand-picked by Nunzio Alioto, award-winning Master Sommelier.
