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A PLACE TO GATHER IN MARIN COUNTY

1574 4th Street

San Rafael, California  94901

t:  415-521-5568

e: info@thekitchentablesr.com

DINNER | Tues-Thurs 5:00pm-8:30pm

               Fri & Sat 5:00pm-9:00 pm

 

Click the 'Make a Reservation' link below to schedule your dinner.

If you do not receive a text or email confirmation via Resy, please call us directly to confirm your reservation.

 

A 3.5% living wage fee will be applied to all bills. Thank you for understanding.

GALLERY
ABOUT
ABOUT

 

The Kitchen Table is a neighborhood restaurant located in the West End of San Rafael, California.  

 

Chef Alexander Alioto combines forces with Master Sommelier, Nunzio Alioto, to create a fun, approachable dinner experience. 

 

We focus on high quality, country-style Italian food that is approachable for the entire family. The menu is highlighted by fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local purveyors; the delicate, homemade pastas are a must try for any visit to The Kitchen Table. 

Our open concept kitchen invites our neighbors, friends, and family to gather around our kitchen table to

share stories, laugh, and eat well with Chef Alexander.

 

Nunzio Alioto, Master Sommelier, has hand-picked food-friendly wines from around the world

that provide exceptional value and variance from the average wine list.

MENU
MENU

DINNER

(sample menu only; subject to change
due to market availability)
Updated March 2, 2023

BITE   6


parmesan chips

fried zucchini

marinated olives

shishito peppers

fried mozzarella 

bread and butter   5

APPETIZER

raviolo uovo*   13

soft egg yolk, ricotta, truffle oil, brown butter, parmesan

clams + crispy polenta   15

tomato, garlic, white wine, chili flakes, parsley

hokkaido scallops (seared raw)*   20

fennel, leeks, cara cara + bergamot segments, orange butter, parsley

ahi poke*   18

sesame oil, shoyu sauce, shallot, sesame seeds

fritto misto   15

rock shrimp, calamari, castelvetrano olives, zucchini, onion, fennel

grilled spanish octopus   17

frisée, cherry tomato, shishito peppers,

lemon vinaigrette

bruschetta with chicken liver mousse   14

smashed white beans, pickled shallot, parsley

SALAD

 

honeycrisp apple + blue cheese   14

baby lettuce mix, almonds, sherry vinaigrette

grilled salmon   16

frisée, white + purple daikon, puffed black rice,

marble potato + egg mash, lemon vinaigrette

roasted beet   14

arugula, feta, fennel, sherry vinaigrette

PIZZA

margherita   16

tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil

mushroom      19

fontina, shallot, arugula

 

prosciutto     19

fontina, fresh mozzarella, sage, chili oil

anchovy   19

tomato sauce, sliced garlic, kalamata olives, oregano, chili oil

sausage   19

tomato sauce, italian butter beans,

shishito peppers, mozzarella

pesto   19

confit chicken thigh, mozzarella,

sautéed market greens

dungeness crab   25

white béchamel, chili flakes, chives

 

PASTA  (handmade daily)

fettuccini carbonara   23

egg yolk, parmesan, shallots, pancetta

pepper infused tagliatelle   26

ahi tuna, cherry tomato, basil, pine nuts, garlic

gnocchi cacio e pepe   24

gulf shrimp, fennel

pappardelle   23

sausage, spinach, pesto

mushroom ravioli   23

brown butter, thyme, pecorino

rigatoni   25

bay scallops, creamy tomato sauce

saffron risotto   26

golden raisins, croutons, espelette pepper

spaghetti with cuttlefish   26

squid ink sauce, mint

meat ravioli   23

pork, beef, spinach, tomato sauce

ENTRÉE

catch of the day   MP

romanesco, black trumpet mushroom, mushroom demi 

fried chicken   27

mashed potatoes, demi-glace

chicken saltimbocca   27

prosciutto, mushroom, sage

seared duck breast   37

black rice, dijon cream sauce

new york steak   41

arugula, shaved turnip + daikon,

lemon vinaigrette

fish + chips   33

battered petrale sole, french fries

SIDE  8

sautéed green beans, lemon, mint

sautéed market greens, shallots

sautéed broccoli, parmesan cheese

fried brussels sprouts, balsamic vinaigrette   10

french fries, truffle oil, sea salt

 

KIDS  (under 10)  

 

string pasta with tomato sauce   9
string pasta with alfredo sauce    9

fried chicken with broccoli    10

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

DESSERT 

 

buttermilk panna cotta

seasonal fruit purée, berries

10

beignets

cinnamon cayenne sugar, crème anglaise

10

tkt s'mores

flourless chocolate cake, marshmallow, graham cracker,

caramel sauce

10

apple cobbler

crumble, pomegranate,

vanilla ice cream 

10

WINE
WINE

SPARKLING

Prosecco, Sommariva, NV, Valdobbiadene

Moscato d’Asti, Vietti, 2020, Piemonte

Champagne, Louis Roederer, Brut Collection, NV 

Champagne, Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve, NV

Champagne, H. Goutorbe, Special Club, 2008

Champagne, Krug, 170ème Édition Grande Cuvée, NV

Champagne, Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne, 2011

Champagne, Louis Roederer, Cristal, 2014

 

WHITES

 

New World

Sauvignon Blanc, Ancient Peaks, 2021, Paso Robles

Sauvignon Blanc, Taft Street, 2022, Russian River

Chardonnay, Ancient Peaks, 2021, Paso Robles

Chardonnay, Costa de Oro, 2020, Santa Barbara

Chardonnay, The Ojai Vineyard, 2021, Santa Maria Valley

Chardonnay, Lewis Cellars, 2021, Russian River

 

Old World

Pinot Grigio, Progetto Lageder, 2021, Trentino-Alto Adige

Falanghina, Terre Stegate, 2021, Campania

Fiano di Avellino, Clelio Romano, 2021, Campania

Verdicchio, Marotti Campi, 2021, Marche

Vermentino, La Spinetta, 2021, Toscana

Etna Bianco, Cantine Valenti, 2019, Sicilia

Soave Classico, Marta, 2020, Veneto

Gavi, La Doria, 2021, Piemonte

Roero Arneis, Vietti, 2020, Piemonte

Pecorino, Scarpone, 2021, Gransasso

Bourgogne Blanc, Dampt Frères, 2020, Tonnerre

Chablis Grand Cru, Domaine Pinson, 2019, Les Clos

Sancerre, Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy, 2021, Loire

Cassis Blanc, Clos Ste. Magdeleine, 2021, Provence

ROSÉ

Rosé of Gris de Gris, Domaine de Fontsainte, 2021, Corbières

Rosé of Txakolina, Inazio Urruzola, 2020, Basque

Rosé of Bandol, Domaine de Terrebrune, 2021, Provence

RED
 

New World

Pinot Noir, Costa de Oro, 2020, Santa Barbara

Pinot Noir, Husch, 2020, Russian River

Pinot Noir, Anthill Farms, 2020, Anderson Valley

Pinot Noir, Anthill Farms, 2020, Comptche Ridge

Pinot Noir, Melville Estate, 2020, Santa Barbara

Cabernet Blend, The Paring, 2017, California

Cabernet Sauvignon, Ancient Peaks, 2020, Paso Robles

Cabernet Sauvignon, Forman, 2018, Napa

Cabernet Sauvignon, Mending Wall, 2019, Napa

Zinfandel Blend, Paydirt, 2019, Paso Robles

Zinfandel Blend, Ridge, Geyserville, 2020, Sonoma

Syrah, The Ojai Vinayard, Bien Nacido, 2020, Santa Maria Valley

Old World

Amarone della Valpolicella, Zenato, 2016, Veneto

Barbaresco, Piazzo, 2018, Piemonte

Barolo, Vietti, 2018, Piemonte

Barolo, Enzo Boglietti, 2017, Piemonte

Barolo, Gaja, 2015, Piemonte

Barbera d'Alba, Filipo Gallino, 2019, Piemonte

Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba, Il Palazzotto, 2019, Piemonte

Brunello di Montalcino, Fornacina, 2017, Toscana

Brunello di Montalcino, Casanova di Neri, 2017, Toscana

Tocana IrRosso, Casanova di Neri, 2019, Toscana

Chianti Colli Senesi, Casa Alle Vacche, 2020, Toscana

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Scarpone, 2020, Teramo

Sagrantino di Montefalco, Antonelli, 2016, Umbria

Etna Rosso, Cantine Valenti, 2016, Sicilia

Beaujolais, Domaine Dupeuble, 2021, Bourgogne

Malbec, Clos la Coutale, 2020, Cahors

Minervois, Domaine Michelin, 2016, Languedoc

Côtes du Rhône, Pont de Nyons, 2019, Rhône

Châteaneuf du Pape, Domaine Tèlègraphe, 2019, Rhône

BEER

   

kölsch-style, ksa, fort point
italian-style pilsner, sfizio, fort point
unfiltered wheat ale, 530, farmers brewing
ipa, villager, fort point

hard seltzer, ranch water

low alcohol, kölsch-style ale, best day brewing

*A $25 per bottle corkage fee will apply. The corkage fee will be waived upon purchase of a bottle of wine.

*A 3.5% living wage fee will be applied to all bills.  Thank you for understanding.

RESERVATIONS
RESERVATIONS

We accept reservations up to 60 days in advance.

If you have a preference for indoor or outdoor dining, please choose the appropriate indoor or outdoor specification when making an online reservation.

We will do our very best to accommodate all requests, but due to limited seating and high demand for both indoor or outdoor seating we cannot guarantee fulfillment of your request.

 

For reservations of up to 4 guests, please use the online system below. 

If you cannot find a table at the time you prefer, we recommend using the "Waitlist" feature.

 

For reservations of parties 5 or more, please call 415-521-5568.

 

Walk-ins are always welcome.

 

Please Note: The Kitchen Table is a small neighborhood restaurant and we try to accommodate all requests to dine with us.

If you are dining at 7:00 pm or earlier, we would very much appreciate your awareness and consideration for diners in the second seating.

Street parking available.

Please do not park in United Liquor's reserved spaced in the public lot. 

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GIFT CARDS​

Receiving a gift card from The Kitchen Table is a wonderful way to make someone feel special. 

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