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Chianti Cucina - Novato
$$$$•Italian•4.6(964)Chianti Cucina, an Italian restaurant in Novato, welcomes you to our family, where great food, service and atmosphere await you Italian style.
We invite you to our table, offering a casual & memorable experience. At Chianti Cucina, you'll feel like a neighborhood regular, even if you're just visiting us for the first time. Our restaurant is a family friendly venue where you can feel equally at home as a solo diner, as a family, or as a small or large group of friends.Perry's Novato
$$$$•American•4.5(777)Perry's in Novato is following the same combination of all-American favorite fare and comfortable, welcoming service that Perry’s first made a San Francisco hallmark in 1969. The décor is warm – featuring the trademark blue and white checked table cloths and a rich mahogany bar.
Perry’s is known today, as much as ever, for its classic American food, its warm personable service and its fun, bustling bar. Perry’s traditional yet innovative menu includes a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, pastas, steaks and grilled fresh fish.
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- DDonMexico •5 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoBirthday dinner for our son and our family. Service was very good and food excellent.More infoChianti Cucina - Novato$$$$• Italian• Novato•4.6
- KKatySan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoamazing food! The pork chop, wedge salad were 10 out of 10. The menu looks so inviting and I can’t wait to go back and try different things.More infoThe Speakeasy/Boardroom Novato$$$$• American• Novato•4.8
- VValentinSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoWonderful experience. Thank you for everything.More infoHouse of Prime Rib$$$$• Steak• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness•4.8
- JJesusSan Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews5.0Dined 6 days ago2nd time coming here. Last was for birthday before their menu became nicer. Now coming for anniversary it was perfect! the wife loved it and would definitely recommend for anniversary or celebrating anything. Ambience: Perfect Service: Spot on Photo Op from Host: Amazing!More infoRH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Marin$$$$• American• Corte Madera•4.7
- DDianeSan Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 30, 2026Delicious meal, huge portions! Excellent service and even able to watch the World Cup!More infoPerry's Novato$$$$• American• Novato•4.5
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