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La Toscana Ristorante

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Address:
3751 Redwood Highway
San Rafael, CA 94903

Neighborhood:
San Rafael

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $30 and under

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La Toscana Ristorante Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.ristorantelatoscana.com
Email: info@ristorantelatoscana.com
Phone: (415) 492-9100
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:30am - 3:00pm, Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian
Executive Chef: Giovanni Raccanello
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Private Party facilities are available for parties of 17 or less in our Bar Room. Please contact the restaurant to request the Private Dining Room.
Private Party Contact: Laura Riella (415) 492-9100

Getting there

Cross Street: North San Pedro
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Street and Parking Lot Available.

A word from La Toscana Ristorante

Welcome to La Toscana Ristorante, located in San Rafael, across from the Marin Civic Center designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Opened in 1985 by current owners, Paolo and Marilyn Mori, and Chef Giovanni Raccanello, this Marin County mainstay has been serving the locals for over 20 years. Recently… joined by Paolo and Marilyn’s children, Michael Mori and Laura Mori Riella, La Toscana continues to carry on the tradition of great food with an easy comfortable atmosphere. Our corkage fee is $15.Continued

La Toscana Ristorante

3.9

43 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerGood for Groups

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44 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

44 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(30)
good for groups(17)
great for lunch(13)

special occasion(11)
vibrant bar scene(11)
fit for foodies(9)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (44)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We really enjoyed our dinner,

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Dined on 03/17/2012

2007

Dined on 03/17/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We really enjoyed our dinner, great service. We'll be back"

Dined on 03/17/2012

2007

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I really enjoyed dinner at

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Dined on 03/17/2012

2007

Dined on 03/17/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I really enjoyed dinner at La Toscana. It was delicious, and the service was excellent. I would recommend it."

Dined on 03/17/2012

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

La Toscana is a tried and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/18/2012

2008

Dined on 02/18/2012

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"La Toscana is a tried and true go-to neighborhood gem for us. I like the rabbit there (only Thursdays) especially. Gnocchi is like Grandma makes - authentic."

Dined on 02/18/2012

2008

Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Great dinner, however, the

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Dined on 02/10/2012

2010

Dined on 02/10/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great dinner, however, the waitress struggled all night. She forgot one of our party's soup, extra side dish, Didn't check back with us during the evening. I understand she was busy however this is why you ask for help from manager, owner, bus attendee or other.."

Dined on 02/10/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

A convenient spot before the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/31/2012

2006

Dined on 01/31/2012

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"A convenient spot before the symphony. Service was friendly and good. Entrees simple but good; osso bucco portions a bit small and the fish of the day overpriced at 25.00."

Dined on 01/31/2012

2006

Special Features: good for groups

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We have been going to La Toscana

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/27/2012

2002

Dined on 01/27/2012

2002

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We have been going to La Toscana since it opened, over 20 years ago. The food is always good. I was just so disappointed in the service this time. Extremely slow, and the server forgot to put in the order for the Birthday Boy (12). To cook it quicker they butterflied and grilled his New York steak. NOT a success.
I will go back, however, I will not have the same server again. He has been less than good several times before. I have really learned a lesson this time."

Dined on 01/27/2012

2002

Special Features: kid-friendly, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food, very friendly

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Dined on 01/25/2012

2009

Dined on 01/25/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great food, very friendly owners!!"

Dined on 01/25/2012

2009

Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

New menu! Much improved!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/07/2012

2005

Dined on 01/07/2012

2005

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"New menu! Much improved! Previously I gave La Toscana two star. The food was really old and tired, mediocre American Italian. The family has been paying attention, and there's a new attention to ingredients and authenticity. Still a way to go, but a nice trend."

Dined on 01/07/2012

2005

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

This restaurant has been in

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/13/2012

2006

Dined on 01/13/2012

2006

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This restaurant has been in San Rafael for years. Generally, my experience has been good. But, my last visit was poor. I ordered the veal scallopini with pasta and veges. The pasta and veges were fine; however, the veal was tough and had very little taste. The plate was priced at $25 which I felt was very expensive for what I got. My wife's had fish which was very good."

Dined on 01/13/2012

2006

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a wonderful dinner

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 12/24/2011

2008

Dined on 12/24/2011

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had a wonderful dinner on Christmas Eve and it may become a new, family tradition. I waitress had a terrific personality and added greatly to the evening's enjoyment.