Chianti Cucina - Novato Restaurant - Novato, CA

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Chianti Cucina - Novato

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Address:
7416 Redwood Blvd.
Novato, CA 94945

Neighborhood:
Novato

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $30 and under

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Chianti Cucina - Novato Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.chiantinovato.com
Email: mail@chiantinovato.com
Phone: (415) 878-0314
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30AM - 3:00PM
Dinner: Daily: 5:00PM - 9:30PM
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Fireplace, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar

Getting there

Cross Street: Vallejo Ave.
Parking: Private Lot

A word from Chianti Cucina - Novato

Chianti Cucina, an Italian restaurant in Novato, welcomes you to our family, where great food, service and atmosphere await you Italian style. We invite you to our table, offering a casual & memorable experience. At Chianti Cucina, you'll feel like a neighborhood regular, even if you're just… visiting us for the first time. Our restaurant is a family friendly venue where you can feel equally at home as a solo diner, as a family, or as a small or large group of friends.Continued

Chianti Cucina - Novato

4.3

66 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
Diners' Choice WinnerItalian

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73 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

73 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(57)
fit for foodies(32)
special occasion(28)

romantic(25)
good for groups(15)
great for lunch(14)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (73)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Novato's Best Italian Cuisine

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2005

Dined on 04/13/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We've returned many times to this Novato neighborhood restaurant, and always enjoy the experience. Their regular menu offers many wonderful choices of appetizers, entrees and pastas, and yet I always seem to go instead with one of several "specials." This past visit, I had a Caprese salad (one of that night's specials), followed by Chicken Parmigiana (not on the regular menu, but the chef will prepare it if you ask.) Everything was excellent, as was my friends Petrale Sole, another special. Many good italian wines on their wine list, and I recommend the Colosi Nero D'avola...very reasonably priced. We'll be back soon."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2005

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We enjoyed a delicious lunch

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2007

Dined on 04/11/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We enjoyed a delicious lunch and felt the staff was very nice and attentive, but not intrusive at all. If we needed something, they were there without our needing to ask for it. We had time to have a lengthy lumch and our server assured us that we could take as much time as we needed. We were even treated to a biscotti and apertif that was delicious.

To summerize, we had a fine meal and felt well cared for by the staff. We'll be back to try some of the many great sounding entrees on the regular and specials menu."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2007

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food and service were good.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2004

Dined on 04/10/2012

2004

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

"Food and service were good. I have dined there several times and have always found it too load. Even when not that busy voices, plate noice carries throughout the restaurant. A very big minus."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2004

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Lovely, warm ambiance from

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Lovely, warm ambiance from the moment you walk in. All the staff are charming and attentive, from the hostess to the waiter to the bus boys and the fellow who refreshed my water glass innumerable times. Never felt rushed or hurried. Food was excellent, and we always seem to know other diners. We brought two friends from Southern Marin and I'm sure they'll be back in the future."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We have been coming to Chianti

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2007

Dined on 04/06/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We have been coming to Chianti since it opened and it never disappoints. The food is always excellent."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food, well run restaurant.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great food, well run restaurant."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Our third time dining at Chianti

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2006

Dined on 03/31/2012

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Our third time dining at Chianti Cucina and, alas, our last. We enjoyed the ambiance and the food is good, but the noise level is overwhelming."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2006

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was very good with an

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2008

Dined on 03/30/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was very good with an interesting wine list, not large but some nice wines. Waitress seemed to forget about us as there was a long delay between our salads and main course. Otherwise, she was very friendly and cheerful. I will definitely return. The lamb chops were excellent as was the rissotto."