Il Davide

My Girlfriend and I were finishing up an awesome weekend in Gualala and were really craving some pasta on the way home. After Googling places near us she decided on Il Davide. As soon as we entered we felt the warmth of a proper Italian restaurant. The Hostess asked if we had reservations, I told her we did not. She was very kind and accommodating and found a table for us anyways. Her service was Great! Our waiter was very friendly. I ordered my usual, Lasagna! The food came out in a timely fashion and sure did hit the spot. If we are ever in the area again we will definitely have more Il Davide. 10 out of 10, I recommend!

Il Davide is an excellent restaurant, and we were fortunate to have David cater our wedding! From the start David was very accommodating, flexible, and helped put us at ease for our big day and make things easy on us. He brought a team to help us transition our space and set up, and when it unexpectedly decided to rain on us, they worked through the weather and set up beautiful tables for our guests. Now of course the food, delicious as always, guests were very pleased and enjoyed all the dishes. People have definitely brought up the meal in the following weeks and I know a few have had to stop by the restaurant for another round! Il Davide is wonderful to eat at, or to host or cater your event, you will have a fantastic meal to remember!

Absolutely amazing food ambiance and service. 5 stars. The staff are amazing the food recommendations incredible. We enjoyed a gorgeous watermelon and tomato salad as a starter. Then we had our mains . My husband had an Incredible Sea bass and I was wavering between the scampi and a seafood pasta. I asked the waiter to choose for me and he didn't disappoint. Full of different kinds of seafood all cooked perfectly. The tables around us all had food that looked and smelled incredible as it came out. Filled and happy we would definitely come back to this amazing place.

Il Davide is a great place for all occasions and a family restaurant for all ages. It is a bit formal but you can sit outdoors and still enjoy a grey meal with kids. I love their truffle ravioli the chefs there know how to make a great place. I also had their fried calamari, and scallops pasta . Every plate was plentiful and the service is just outstanding all around. The wine list is very good and affordable. Their deserts are a great way to end a good meal. I definitely recommend it for a great dinner experience!

Il Davide is a perfect Italian gem in the middle of downtown San Rafael. I would absolutely recommend making a reservation, or make sure you get there before 5:45 to ensure you have a table. The drinks are split - cocktails were great. Weirdly, the wine fell flat and was borderline disappointing. The food - you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Don’t fill up too much on the bread they bring, while it’ll be tempting. Highly recommend getting the calamari fritti to start. For entrees, go for the house made pasta; it’s what they’re known for. Capellini del diavolo is delightful and not too spicy. The fettuccine viareggio is decadent and full of flavor. And the chicken parm is like no other. All of our plates would have been licked clean if that was appropriate in public. Of course end with some gelato or sorbet. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the meal. Great meal. Will be back!

It is impossible to imagine my wedding reception without singing praises to David, Ellen, & their team. From the initial tasting while shopping around for what food we wanted to the final execution of our wedding day, this was one of the best and easiest experiences of my wedding planning. The taste and quality of the food alone should sway everyone to work with Il Davide. When it came down to logistics of creating a kitchen at our venue, David reassured us that everything would work out along with the timing of our schedule of events. Ellen is a queen at planning, setting up and making sure all things worked out seamlessly and relieved any stress I had during the planning process. The day of my wedding, I was carefree while their entire team were the most gracious and fun hosts. It was a one stop shop working with Il Davide (food, bar service, linens, chairs…basically anything I needed) and David was amazing with communicating with us every step of the way and answering all of our questions with honesty. My guests could not stop raving about the amazing food they had (proclaiming it was the best food at a wedding they’ve ever had) & they loved the friendliness and professionalism of the staff. If you want amazing service that comes stress free, do not hesitate in reaching out to this great family business.