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Il Davide
Italian Restaurant$$$$
Downtown San Rafael, San Rafael
"Taylor’s Best of Marin"(4 Tips)
"The menu mainstay for me has always been the short rib."(2 Tips)
"Ravioli combination was way better than I expected."(4 Tips)
"Delicious calamari"(2 Tips)
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Taylor BeggsOctober 5, 2013I featured Il Davide on my latest blog post: Taylor’s Best of Marin: Top 10 Must Eat Meals Before You Die! See what meal was my favorite & feel free to comment and let me know if you agree or disagree Read moreUpvote2Downvote- Ravioli combination was way better than I expected. Half of the plate is creamiest cheese and the other half the most tender beef. SO GOOD.Upvote2Downvote
- Taija AguirreMarch 30, 2019I Had the Small plates Ravioli with Truffle and the Pancetta wrapper prawns! Delicious and enough for full meal😀
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David CraneOctober 5, 2022Can be considered among the best restaurants in Marin County. If you are into salad, try the Little Gem. Priced right and service and management are the best.UpvoteDownvote- Taylor LeeSeptember 21, 2018Come here for the ravioli, and treat yourself to a dessert. My favorite is the butterscotch pot de creme!Upvote1Downvote
Bhavin GandhiJanuary 28, 2017Ambience, good food and wine list. Perfect combo for a good Italian restaurant.Upvote1Downvote- Diana ArzMarch 8, 2018Delicious calamari, mushrooms pasta, lovely atmosphere, attentive service 🤗😊
UpvoteDownvote - Kent LangleySeptember 27, 2013Truly delicious food this evening. The menu mainstay for me has always been the short rib. So delicious! Great cocktails too!UpvoteDownvote
Brian StraussOctober 13, 2016Old school Italian American fare. Piccata was delicious -- veal scallopini drowned in butter and lemon.UpvoteDownvote
Rachel DavisJanuary 4, 2016Beautiful Italian food in downtown San Rafael. You cannot go wrong with anything here.UpvoteDownvote
John PomeroyAugust 28, 2013Having a vodka martini? Do yourself a favor and order it with Purity. Best vodka martini you'll ever have.UpvoteDownvote
Wayne AndermanJune 22, 2013The Warm Brussel Sprouts salad followed by the calamari dorati. A mainstay beyond expectations for 20 years.UpvoteDownvote
This is the best Italian restaurant I have ever been to ! 5 stars babyUpvoteDownvote
Rick MendellApril 20, 2010GO to Rick's Wine Cellar in Corte Madera & buy a bottle of wine. Then go to Il Davide. Show you bought it @ Rick's and get FREE CORKAGE! Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Marin I. JJuly 1, 2010Marin IJ dining review: Contemporary flair to Old World Italian dishes (follow link!) ... (901 A St. is correct address) Read moreUpvoteDownvote- Marin I. JJuly 1, 2010Marin IJ dining review: Contemporary flair to Old World Italian dishes (follow link!) ... (901 A St. is correct address) Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Ward BellJune 10, 2011Just had a great lunch al fresco. The $12 pasta lunch special rocks.UpvoteDownvote
Happy HippoMarch 17, 2017Food was OK nothing special- expensive for what you got. I would not go back- there other places in San Rafael that are so much better!Upvote1Downvote1
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- Tue–Sat
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 4:00 PM–9:00 PM
(415) 454-8080
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