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.
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.
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 28, 2026 | subject to change
BITE 7
marinated olives
fried zucchini
fried shishito peppers
parmesan chips
portside bread + butter 5
Appetizer
raviolo uovo* 14
soft egg yolk | ricotta | truffle oil
brown butter | parmesan
spanish octopus + seared polenta 18
castelvetrano olives
tomato sauce | mint
fritto misto 19
calamari | rock shrimp | onion | fennel
zucchini | castelvetrano olives
hiramasa crudo* 20
potato cream | bergamot segments
hakurei turnip | chives | orange sauce
fried fava beans 17
soft polenta | spinach | porcini broth
seared pork belly 17
california button chanterelles
pickled shallots | pork demi
SALAD
chopped romaine 18
fried shrimp | hard boiled egg
niçoise oilves | celery
thousand island dressing
butter lettuce 18
honeycrisp apple + mixed radish slaw
almonds | feta | sherry vinaigrette
smoked king salmon + poached egg* 19
leek confit | fried capers | lemon vinaigrette
fiddler's green italian lettuce mix
PIZZA
margherita 20
tomato sauce | mozzarella | basil
mushroom 22
fontina | crimini + oyster mushroom
arugula
prosciutto 22
fresh mozzarella | sage | chili oil
salami 22
molinari salame | tomato sauce
castelvetrano olives | mozzarella
anchovy 22
sliced garlic | oregano | tomato sauce
niçoise olives | chili oil
PASTA
(handmade daily)
fettuccini carbonara 28
fra' mani pancetta | egg yolk
parmesan | shallots
tagliatelle with white shrimp 30
fra' mani chorizo | aglio e olio
pappardelle with meat ragù 28
shishito peppers | tomato sauce
gorgonzola ravioli 28
honey butter sauce | golden raisins
toasted pine nuts
fusilli 28
sausage | creamy tomato sauce
rigatoni with dungeness crab 32
fennel | butter | black pepper
ENTRÉE
catch of the day mp
swiss chard lasagna | lemon butter sauce
parsley
baked petrale sole 52
local dungesness crab meat | swiss chard
hollandaise | lobster cream broth | chives
seared hokkaido scallops 45
grilled fra' mani pancetta | hash browns
orange butter sauce | lemon zest
chicken saltimbocca 30
oyster + crimini mushroom
prosciutto | sage
braised lamb shank 48
button chanterelle mushrooms
seared polenta | lamb demi-glace
SIDES 10
french fries | truffle oil
fried brussels sprouts | balsamic
sicilian caponata 12
sautéed broccoli | parmesan
sautéed market greens | shallot
DESSERT 12
buttermilk panna cotta
cranberry + port sauce
beignets
cayenne cinnamon sugar
crème anglaise
flourless chocolate cake
vanilla ice cream | caramel sauce
almonds
apple crisp
crumble | vanilla ice cream
lemon cheesecake
berry sauce | berries
W I N E
Wines hand-picked by Nunzio Alioto, award-winning Master Sommelier.
