Grazie - Novato

This is undoubtedly my favorite restaurant in Marin. After I wasn't there for a few weeks because of so much summer activity, I decided to try the $3.95 breakfast, which was excellent 2 eggs, 2 slices of bacon and 2 pancakes. Although the waiting person would have had an attitude due to the cheap breakfast... she was gracious and hospitable, also with a considerable amount. Then I decided I had to go for dinner ASAP and ended the same evening. Quality of ingredients, assembly, preparation and presentation are no longer. The only Italian restaurant that comes close is Poggio in Sausalito at twice the price. The portions are also reasonable, not your food the world shares, although large enough that they can be divided. This evening I had the best Burrata cheese on Crostini with diced tomatoes and the right amount of garlic. The other dish for the evening was spinach and chicken salad. Sufficient to say another home alley with a spectacular balsamic dressing and bits of bacon. Your wine list is very thorough and there are many excellent values. The servers are all top notch and friendly and ready to offer advice on food and wine. Almost forget the affogato (Vanilla gelato with a shot of espresso and covered with whipped cream) is to die. Some of the reviews on Yelp come from Jan 2008-Jan 2011, when the business was run by the previous owner who was not as adept as the founder. One of the founders took the property back in June 2011 and is the reason why it became a 1st class restaurant again.