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.
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 February 20, 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
kampachi crudo* 19
white beans | fennel | mint
valencia orange segments
lemon vinaigrette
pork confit bruschetta 17
white bean purée | pickled shallots
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
salmon confit 16
arugula | italian white beans | fennel
mint | valencia orange segments
lemon vinaigrette
fuji apple 16
napa cabbage | pine nuts | carrot
chives | 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
molinari salame | tomato sauce
castelvetrano olives | mozzarella
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
yellowfoot mushrooms | garlic
white wine | butter | parsley
spaghetti with manila clams 28
butter | garlic | white wine
chili flakes | parsley
pappardelle with braised beef 28
caramelized onions | butter | gruyère
rigatoni 28
sausage | creamy tomato sauce
risotto 28
grilled prosciutto | raisins
lemon vinaigrette
ENTRÉE
catch of the day mp
sautéed spinach | fish fumè
cranberry + white beans
chicken saltimbocca 28
prosciutto | mushroom | sage
roasted petrale sole 34
muddica breaded | mashed potatoes
lemon butter caper sauce
roasted leg of lamb 42
rosemary smashed potatoes | garlic jus
agentinian filet mignon 36
black trumpet mushrooms | porcini cream sauce
crostini
SIDES 10
french fries | truffle oil
sicilian caponata
sautéed broccoli | parmesan
sautéed market greens | shallot
fried brussels sprouts | 12
KIDS (under 10)
spaghetti | alfredo or tomato sauce 14
spaghetti | meat sauce 17
fried chicken thighs | 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
fuji apple cobbler
crumble | vanilla ice cream
lemon tart
berry purée | whipped cream
W I N E
Wines hand-picked by Nunzio Alioto, award-winning Master Sommelier.
