La Ginestra — Restaurant in Mill Valley

A totally great experience! We’re visiting family in Mill Valley, and ate here with them.

Our group of eight had a wonderful dining experience at La Ginestra in Mill Valley. We started by sharing some appetizers, including a refreshing cæsar salad, squid, and an outstanding Italian cheese (the name escapes me). Each dish was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented.

For the main courses, we each tried something different, and everyone was thoroughly satisfied. The flavors were spot on, and the dishes were well-prepared and served with great care. The atmosphere of the restaurant was warm and inviting, complemented by attentive service.

I personally ordered the pasta carbonara, a dish I often try in various restaurants and countries. This version was superb, rich, and delicious. It was one of the best I’ve had in a long time.

Overall, it was a fantastic meal, and I highly recommend this place. Thanks for the...

This is a true iconic restaurant located in beautiful Mill Valley. I have made the drive from Walnut Creek for 25+ years and am always amazed by the truly traditional first class ltalian food offered by the family run restaurant. NOTHING is out of a can, or delivered by food distribution companies, everything is handmade with only the BEST ingredients available to the family/owners. I have enjoyed everything on the menu and everything is absolutely fantastic. My go to meal is the house ravioli, house salad, or the veal, but everything on the menu is exceptional, it like dinner in Italy. The family is so friendly and wants you to enjoy your experience. So make the drive and I guarantee you will be a lifetime lover of LA Genestra.

P.s the current covid situation only permits take out, but don't let that stop you, nothing has changed, exceptional food and service is still at LA Genestra.

Jamie...

My family and I were looking for a pizza place and this place demonstrated great reviews but I'd say we were not pleased. The pizza was great, it had the Italian flavor one looks for in Italian food (although a TRUE Italian place would offer quattro formaggi pizza ) The service was horrible, and the fast paced waiter ignored us for about 10 minutes after we were seated, then took plates away when were not completely finished. When my mother asked if a certain door was usable (to exit) the waiter told her "I don't know, why don't you try it and find out." Some of our family members speak Spanish, and the waiter (heavy accent and spoke Spanish with his co workers) didn't even attempt to make the communication easier and only spoke english. We had a bad experience, because of the personnel, but were happy to eat some...