24 Best Wine Bars near Novato

“We love to come here to relax with a beautiful pink bubbly. I brought my step mom with me one afternoon, and the wait person was so much fun! He joked with us, brought us a beautiful charcuterie board, and told us a few stories about the bar and its patrons. We had a lovely visit, and my step mom was very impressed, which was important. We've been back many times, and we love their wines.“

“Wow! this is a great place to eat. Its' menu is packed with flavorful dishes. Don't sleep on the fish and chips. It is anything but basic. Beso is also a great place for outdoor dinning. The restaurant has frequently won the Taste of Marin Award. After you eat there you will see why. Oh, I also hear that they have a good wine selection. When you go don't forget to say hello to the owner. Yes it is one of those places where you are welcomed as if it is someone's home to sit down and sit a spell to visit for awhile.“

“I highly recommend this place for authentic and delicious Indian food. My favorite dishes are the following: 1. Butter chicken - chicken very tender and juicy, sauce tastes so good especially with the naan bread (they should bottle the sauce and sell it!) 2. Yellow dal - we enjoyed this dish. ordered mild spice but next time will order medium spice as we want a little more heat. 3. Appetizer Samosa - comes with 4 per order, generous amount of filling with potato and green peas. It was a little spicy. Comes with 2 dipping sauces - green sauce and sweet sauce.“

“We enjoyed the most delicious meal. Authentic Italian cooking with wonderful attention to detail. I started with a salad of pear and radicchio. It's not pear season so I expected an unripe pear with minimal flavor to be honest. But I love radicchio so went for it. The pear was juicy and tender. What a delicious contrast to the crunchy radicchio and mustard vinaigrette. If that much care is given to the salad you can imagine how delicious the rest of the meal was. We left our plates scraped clean. ? They have a fabulous and affordable wine list and the staff make you feel like longtime friends. Our table was flanked by devoted regulars who were effusive in their love of Chef Valenti's talents. We could see why! We went on a busy weekend night and they never made us feel rushed to turn the table. For sure this is the best Italian food in san anselmo— but I'm just gonna call it. You can't get more delicious Italian food in all of Marin.“

“First of all, this is a wine shop. If you are an up-tight wine snob then go elsewhere. However, if you know wine, and you’ve explored local California wines but are tired of fruit bombs, oak, butter, and exorbitant prices … then Jason will open your eyes to wines from all around the world that are affordable! Keep in mind he can sell you a glass or a bottle but cannot give you a free taste because of his license … so don’t friggin ask! However, he can keep you laughing until you have to run to the bathroom … just remember to pat the gnome on the nose!“

“This is a favorite for most Petaluma residents I know! Great location and in the summer there is free live music on Sunday near the bar. They have great pizzas and cheese plates. The wine is diverse and usually ( I'm picky!) good! The owner is knowledgeable and so so nice!!“

“Best masa I’ve had on the west coast. They grind the corn flour right there and make every single taco fresh each order. There divine fresh homemade hot sauces! The al pastor was excellent - flavorful, juicy, and even lean! FWIW, I have a sensitive tummy to high acid and high fat foods, and I had no problems what so ever. My bf has zero stomach issues and also thought it was divine. Even the sangria was creative, thoughtfully crafted, and delicious. Going back!“

“My family and I came in to celebrate my niece's birthday. We had such a wonderful experience! We were seated as soon as we walked in and were able to order right away. We were impressed by the cleanliness, the ambiance, and the kind service. They even had a robot delivering our food to us. Besides the service and ambiance, the food was exceptional. The sashimi was so buttery and fresh, serving sizes were pretty big and overall prices were fair! My niece got a huge cup of green tea icecream for her birthday that was delicious. Another bonus is that they offer military discount! Overall, such a phenomenal dining experience and we will definitely be back!“

“Fun, great food, European type of service, and a really fun atmosphere. Love the French Onion soup on a cold night. Only complaint, their baguette is quite expensive, though absolutely delicious and served with really great butter. Wine is priced in line with most restaurants in Marin, so not ordering a lot of wine during our visits.Would highly recommend Amélie.“

“Tiny, family-owned restaurant full of charm and absolutely scrumptious food. Creative menu that changes weekly and reflects the seasonality and bounty of local farms. A small but well-curated wine list with a few tasty aperitifs and n.a. cocktails. I've been twice now and never disappointed. Can't wait to go back again soon!“

“Brittany was the best!! A meal is always better when your server is friendly, knowledgeable and well, the best! The cheese brick starter is to die for!! As well as the pear flatbread!! Actually, everything we ate was delicious and cooked to perfection.“

“Last night, at the Vault of Scottsdale, I had a marvelous experience with Adobe Road Wines and the TRG team. They had the iconic #66 TRG GT car that won the 24 Hours of Daytona victory, and they provided a marvelous collection of wines to the guests. Kevin Buckler and Callum were nice enough to give me a VIP pass to the event. The crew member for The Racers Group race team - Al - was very friendly and informative about the race team. He allowed me to sit in the car behind the wheel and get photos with it. The Vault also had a nice sports-car collection, and it was the perfect setting for the wine-tasting. Al and Cullum were nice enough to give me a tiny ARW token, and autograph some photos of the TRG GT America race-car I saw race in the streets of Nashville a few years ago. The food was delicious - the sweets with fruit, the cheese and crackers, and the best mashed potatoes I've had by far. The food was high-quality and I got to make some great connections. I wish I could attend every event that they host, but I will definitely return the next time they come to Arizona, hopefully for multiple events. Everyone - if they come to your location - this is a 100% great experience for both wine tasters and motorsports fans. Thanks to Kevin, Cullum, and Al for the terrific hospitality and VIP entrance. I admire and respect what Kevin Buckler is building up with Adobe and The Racers Group. If you're ever out in San Francisco area - go to Petaluma and visit their headquarters in-person. The scale is not high enough for me to justify the experience. So, I have to give it 5 out of 5. If not for the 5/5 scale, it'd be a 100/100. :)“

“Excellent food prepared with the attention to detail and skill set that has propelled II Davide into one of the best restaurants in the entire Bay Area. The food and service is under the watchful eye of the owner, David. This is the rare case when service, food, and wine combine to create a wonderful dining experience. Ask for Lucy...a true professional. I'll be back!“

“Wonderful local place lots of kids so it's usually a bit loud but everyone's enjoying themselvesParking: Go a bit early, and you will find a spot, but it might take a bit of huntingKid-friendliness: Always families with kids so kids are very welcome“

“Been coming here since they opened in late 70's. I've had pizza all over the world, including Chicago, NY, and throughout Italy, and always come back home here - this is the best, bar none. I always go for the double-crust, olive & mushroom, ask for pesto sauce on bottom layer and tomatoe for top, and add extra garlic. Over the years the crust on the bottom and middle has gotten a bit thinner, but it's still the best deep dish, double crust pie anywhere! Also, get a Lisa Isken salad to share, and finish with J.R. Rosen's cheesecake - you'll never have a better meal anywhere without a Michelin star. Prices have gone up over the years, but well worth it. Incredibly friendly & helpful staff. Genuine history in these walls, and oh so many great memories. (Look close at the brick walls, and you might see shells from where they dredged the Bay for sand to make the mortar. The bricks were made local too.) Downtown gets crowded so parking can be a challenge - be prepared to walk a block or two.“

“Love this cozy spot!! Excellent service, kind staff, delicious food! Definitely recommend to anyone in need of a great Italian restaurant. The staff is the best and that's what makes this spot, they're very friendly and seem to really care about their patrons. Seafood risotto is so fresh and heavenly, veal picatta is so flavorful. Best bruschetta ever and I like that or has pesto, adds a bit of a twist from other places. I will make this a regular spot to dine.“

“We will go back here! Really nice place. Great vibe. Excellent service. Nice, quite bar. We found parking very close and easily. We didn't eat dinner, so I can't rate the food. But I will bet it matches the level of the rest of this place. Really good spot. Go here!!!!“

“Kivelstadt was the highlight of our wine country trip. This is a hidden gem with unique, interesting, well-made wines and delicious seasonal farm to table bites from the attached restaurant. Tori who lead our tasting was very knowledgeable about the wines but also geeked out with us about all the birds visiting the feeders nearby. The vibe is very much like hanging out in the back yard with your friends, except your friends also happen to make really good wine and really good food (but like, they're super low key about both). Kivelstadt had been on my list for years but I had never gotten around to it because it's a little out of the way; Turns out it's absolutely worth making the time for.“

“Went for a delicious dinner at Central Market before seeing a performance at Cinnabar Theater. We were welcomed warmly, they accommodated our switch from 3 to 4 diners gracefully, and gave us a table to suit my elderly Mom. The chef, Tony Najiola, came over to welcome us, which was very nice. Our table ordered vegetables for the table, a pizza, two pastas, and the porkchop. Everyone enjoyed their dishes - the porkchop was the best I've ever had! Incredibly tender, juicy, and so flavorful! We tried to pry the chef's secrets for it's preparation out of Chef Tony, but he wouldn't go any further than to say it was marinated:) We had a lovely time - the setting is very pretty and comfortable. We will be back! I know I'll be dreaming about that delicious porkchop!!! Thank you for a wonderful dinner!“

“Always look forward to eating there. Food is so good! Had the petrale sole special and we had bay shrimp salad and calamari. Glasses of Prosecco with it too. And guess what? One of the only restaurants ate anymore that doesn't charge for bread and butter on the table! Plus nothing better than SF sour dough !“

“Happened upon this tasting room on Father's Day (the dad of honor is a huge sparkling fan). We were looking for a place to continue his sparkling day (having started at Cafe Mimosa) and we found Lexi! I'm so glad we did... On a last minute Sunday afternoon, she was warm and welcoming. She took us through our flights (still and sparkling) as easily as having a conversation with a friend! The wine is good AND the space is beautiful and inviting so when you're in the area, you should stop in...“

“I love coming here because it’s spacious, they have friendly service, good baristas, and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. Mario, who has been working here for 11 years, is a staple of the cafe. I love supporting the business and visit weekly.“

“We have been looking for great pizza since we moved to Marin a little over a year ago. I am happy to tell you that we finally found it! This pizza is as close to Neapolitan style that can be found in Marin. They have unique and well thought flavor combinations, especially the "Pizza of the Month" offering. My favorite is the "Escalle": tomato, house mozzarella, house sausage, Zoe’s pepperoni & fennel pollen. I get mine with extra red sauce. They offer a take and bake option where your pizza will be mostly baked and you finish it off at home. This is a great option because your pizza will be as hot and fresh as possible when you pull it out of the oven. The pasta dishes are also tasty and well thought. If you have a sweet tooth I highly recommend the "Butterscotch Pudding" it is absolutely divine.“

“Outstanding.Would describe the restaurant lay out as being just the right side of minimalist or less-is-more, yet still warm and inviting. The staff were simply wonderful; attentive but never intrusive, knowledgable, and reminding me of the professionalism you see in a 1 star establishment. Note: Extra special thanks to Buffy.I sat on a high chair/counter next to the kitchen to watch Chef and his team. The bread and butter (so often a let down) was delicious. I was a bit worried about their interpretation of the steak tartare appetizer but it was a revelation..highly recommended. The carbonara was also delicious, as was the wonderful Pinot Grigio which was very well priced. Pizza looked very good (not my thing). I would describe the overall restaurant vibe/atmosphere as convivial and relatively subdued, with everyone focused on the fabulous quality of the food.I am literally returning this evening. It's that good.“