Tavola Rustica - Larkspur

Decent restaurant. Some dishes were really good, some were eh. The pesto ravioli and eggplant parm were absolutely incredible. The meatballs were pretty good, and the pizza overcooked and eh. I felt like the flavorings and dishes were generally good but the major reason I docked a few stars is the ingredients didn’t taste or seem to be too great of quality. The breads seemed store bought and spongy, the meatballs used poor quality beef and pork, etc. For an expensive local familial restaurant I thought more of the menu would be handmade. The pasta and pizza I believe were handmade. Personally, I’d skip this restaurant. If anyone does go though, I think pasta dishes are their speciality. I legitimately enjoyed the Pesto Ravioli and Eggplant Parmesan.

If you’re looking for truly exceptional Italian food in Larkspur, CA, Tavola Rustica is an absolute must. Located conveniently upstairs from our salon, this hidden gem consistently delivers some of the most delicious, authentic Italian cuisine in Marin County. From handmade pastas and wood-fired pizzas to seasonal specials and decadent desserts, every dish is prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients and so much care. The ambiance is cozy yet elevated, perfect for a romantic date night, family dinner, or just treating yourself after a long day. The service is always warm and attentive, and the wine list is thoughtfully curated to complement the menu beautifully. As a local business owner, I’m so grateful to have Tavola Rustica as our neighbor. I recommend it to all our clients and friends, and it never disappoints. If you’re searching for the best Italian restaurant in Larkspur or anywhere in Marin, look no further—Tavola Rustica is it

Overall A: consistently delivers truly exceptional Italian food, service, atmosphere. Supper of delicious handmade petso pasta ravioli, bolognese, pistachio ice cream. Highly recommend.

Great new restaurant in Larkspur, I love the Vegetable Tangine, they removed the dill yogurt for me to make it vegan. It is served physically hot, between the Fregola and the Vegetables, the sauce felt light and full. I want to try a pizza, and ai am already wanting this dish again! Amy enjoyed the risotto and we split the Little Gem salad, which is why it looks small. The salad looked basic, and delivered like you can and should when you are here in the Bay Area. The lettuce was delicious, lightly coated with a vegan Green Goddess dressing which accented the crisp leaves, perfectly ripe avocado added to the rich contrast and crunch of the thin slices of radish and croutons. I’d eat this salad any day! We weren’t in for dessert, next time I’ll indulge with some sorbet!

Nice new option in Larkspur. Food is good but can use some fine tuning. Frito Misto was almost all lemon slices and small bits of veggies, with one shrimp. Not the mix I expected for an expensive appetizer. Lots of pesto dishes, which I love, but their version is unusually mild; seems like it needed more garlic and/or nuts. The steak was well cooked and very flavorful - as long as you like pepper. The broccoli that came with it was well flavored but undercooked; stems almost raw.

I decided to try the Rustic the day I returned from a weeklong trip to Italy. I was not disappointed. My group shared their little gems salad which was so fresh and delicious and two pastas and a pizza. We also topped off the meal with their tiramisu. The food was plentiful and truly rivaled some of what we ate in Italy in terms of quality. Service was also top notch. I love Picco just as much as everyone else, but this place is just as good and way less crowded. Definitely going back soon to try out their weekend brunch!

We like the decor and atmosphere. Service is very friendly and attentive. Food is fairly authentic - but the carpaccio actually was coppa.

We decided to try this place for date night. I would say the service was OK and the food pretty average. Specifically, the host was friendly, but also a little condescending. The waiter was OK but when he first approached us, he did not offer to take her drink order or tell us what the special soup was. He did come and check on us during the meal and he paced the courses. The food was pretty darn average. We had the Barada salad and it was pretty thin on tomatoes, which certainly did not appear to be heirloom. There were maybe three or four wedges of tomatoes. The shoe string fries were good but the sauce that they came with pretty much tasted like thousand island dressing. The branzino was good but very small and did not melt in our mouth. We had a side dish too but it was pretty darn average. Overall, nothing to write home about and on a street that is home to Picco, left bank, Perry’s and Keiko, I would go to those places first.