Tavola Rustica - Larkspur — Restaurant in Larkspur

The Rustic – Magnolia St. Larkspur

Great food, great people.

You may recognize The Rustic from its SF location, but there is now a location in charming downtown Larkspur. The Rustic (not to be confused with Rustic Bakery) serves fresh Italian/Californian fare.

We’ve eaten there several times and have been delighted with the seasonal fresh food. They have wonderful pastas and pizzas and great veggie sides and starters. I’m particularly fond of the lemon ricotta ravioli, the wild mushroom pizza and the tagine veggies. My partner’s favorite is the fried chicken with delicata squash and grape.

Start with the fried olives and peach and burrata toast and you won’t be sorry.

Another lovely thing to note is that when Zoti (the owner) took over the Larkspur space after the restaurant there closed, he offered jobs to everyone who had worked at the previous restaurant. He cares very much about the community and his new team.

Please give them a try! They are a great addition to...

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...

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...