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 July 15, 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
cherry tomato + pesto 18
cucumber | red onion | marble potatoes
fava bean purée
fava bean bruschetta 17
parmesan | truffle oil
fried fava beans 17
soft polenta + spinach | porcini broth
hokkaido scallop crudo* 19
peruvian purple potato | jalapeño | mint
cara cara orange segments
lemon vinaigrette
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
mixed greens 14
almonds | dried cranberries | fennel
balsamic vinaigrette
PIZZA
margherita 20
tomato sauce | mozzarella | basil
mushroom 22
fontina | crimini + oyster mushroom
arugula
prosciutto 22
fresh mozzarella | sage | chili oil
duck confit 22
béchamel | parmesan | pickled shallot
sausage 22
tomato sauce | corn | mozzarella
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
egg yolk | parmesan | shallots
pancetta
pepper-infused tagliatelle 28
cordyceps mushrooms
parmesan cream sauce
tagliatelle with rock shrimp 28
cacio e pepe | corn | shallot
gnocchi 28
gorgonzola cream sauce | broccoli
gorgonzola mezzaluna 30
baby artichokes | cream sauce
meat tortellini 30
tomato sauce
pappardelle with braised brisket 28
morel mushrooms | beef stock
rigatoni 28
sausage | creamy tomato sauce
risotto with fried calamari 32
spring shallot | garlic parsley butter sauce
ENTRÉE
catch of the day mp
black rice | butter bolete mushroom
cherry tomato sauce
chicken saltimbocca 28
prosciutto | mushroom | sage
country pork chop 35
marble potatoes | orange demi
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 collard greens | shallot
DESSERT 12
buttermilk panna cotta
seasonal fruit purée | berries
beignets
cayenne cinnamon sugar
crème anglaise
brownie
vanilla ice cream | caramel sauce
almonds
cherry pie 15
vanilla ice cream
W I N E
Wines hand-picked by Nunzio Alioto, award-winning Master Sommelier.
