Chef Alexander Alioto
Chef Alexander Alioto combines forces with Master Sommelier, Nunzio Alioto, to create a fun, approachable dining experience.
The Kitchen Table is focused on high-quality, country-style Italian food. The menu is highlighted by fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local purveyors and the delicate, homemade pastas are a must try for any visit to The Kitchen Table.
Chef Alexander Alioto brings his expansive experience to his home town of San Rafael. Trained at the California Culinary Institute and abroad in Italy, he perfected his technique at the French Laundry and the Ritz Carlton.
Nunzio Alioto, award-winning Master Sommelier, hand-picks food-friendly wines from around the world that provide exceptional value and variance from the average wine list.
R E S E R V A T I O N S
Make a reservation of up to 4 guests online on Resy.com.
Choose indoor or outdoor seating as your preference, and if no reservations are available, we encourage you to join the waitlist.
For reservations of parties 5 or more, please call (415) 521-5568.
Walk-ins are always welcome.
A 3.5% living wage fee will be applied to all bills. Thank you for understanding.
Street parking is available. Please do not park in United Liquor's reserved spaces in the public lot.
The Kitchen Table is a small neighborhood restaurant, and we try to accommodate all requests to dine with us.
Unfortunately, we do not have physical gift cards; we only offer gift certificates in a digital format which can be purchased by clicking the link below.
H O U R S
Tues-Thurs 5:00pm-8:30pm
Fri & Sat 5:00pm-9:00 pm
L O C A T I O N
1574 4th Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
C O N T A C T
(415) 521-5568
F O L L O W
M E N U
Updated January 17, 2025; subject to change.
BITE 7
marinated olives
fried shishito peppers
fried zucchini
parmesan chips
breaded mozzarella
portside bread + butter 5
Appetizer
raviolo uovo* 14
soft egg yolk, ricotta, truffle oil, brown butter, parmesan
maitake mushroom + crispy polenta 15
porcini demi
fritto misto 17
calamari, rock shrimp, onion, fennel, zucchini,
castelvetrano olives
dungeness crab chowder 25
potato, celery, leeks, tomato, cream
roasted bone marrow 16
mixed radish + parsley salad, sea salt, crouton
yellow fin tuna crudo* 19
white beans, valencia orange segments, fennel, mint, lemon vinaigrette
potato + pork gratin 17
pork confit, pickled red onions, beet root sauce
seared pork belly 16
vegetable caponata
fried baby artichoke hearts 17
soft polenta, spinach, lemon vinaigrette
SALAD
chopped romaine 16
fried shrimp, hard boiled egg, niçoise oilves, celery,
thousand island dressing
fuyū persimmon + blue cheese 16
italian mixed greens, point reyes blue, candied pistachios,
sherry vinaigrette
roasted beet 16
mixed greens, feta, fennel, sherry vinaigrette
PIZZA
margherita 20
tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
mushroom 22
fontina, crimini + oyster mushroom, arugula
prosciutto 22
fresh mozzarella, sage, chili oil
sausage 22
mashed potato, chives
salami 22
fra’ mani soppressata, tomato sauce, castelvetrano olives, mozzarella
spicy coppa 22
garlic, chili flakes, mozzarella, parmesan
anchovy 22
sliced garlic, oregano, tomato sauce, niçoise olives, chili oil
PASTA
(handmade daily)
fettuccini carbonara 28
egg yolk, parmesan, shallots, pancetta
pepper-infused tagliatelle 28
burrata, creamy pesto sauce
baked tagliatelle 28
meat ragù, parmesan
gnocchi with peruvian bay scallops 32
chanterelle mushroom, garlic, white wine, butter, parsley
spaghetti with manila clams 30
butter, garlic, white wine, chili flakes, parsley
pappardelle with oxtail 28
spigarello greens, butter, pecorino, black pepper
rigatoni 28
sausage, creamy tomato sauce
mushroom raavioli 28
crimini + truffle oil, tomato sauce
risotto 31
grilled prosciutto, raisins, lemon vinaigrette
ENTRÉE
catch of the day mp
black rice, fried brussels sprouts, lemon vinaigrette
chicken saltimbocca 28
prosciutto, mushroom, sage
roasted petrale sole 34
muddica breaded, mashed potatoes,
lemon butter caper sauce
maple leaf farms duck breast 41
chanterelle mushroom, seared gnocchi, orange demi
braised beef + onion soup 34
carmelized onions, gruyère cheese crostini
SIDES 10
french fries, truffle oil
roasted french beans, lemon, mint
sautéed broccoli, parmesan
sauteed market greens, shallot
KIDS (under 10)
spaghetti: alfredo or tomato sauce 14
spaghetti with meat sauce 17
fried chicken thighs with broccoli 17
DESSERT 12
buttermilk panna cotta
seasonal fruit purée, berries
beignets
cayenne cinnamon sugar, crème anglaise
flourless chocolate cake
vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, almonds
honeycrisp apple cobbler
crumble, vanilla ice cream
W I N E
Wines hand-picked by Nunzio Alioto, award-winning Master Sommelier.
