The food is good here, The atmosphere is fine , but they are trying too hard to be a snobby wine bar We aren’t big on wine and it seems to be pushy . Not in a hurry to return .

this is a great local spot! Our party of six was there on a busy Saturday night, we had reservations and were seated promptly in the small yet beautiful dining room. There were a couple of loud parties seated around us, so I think the...noise level that night was probably higher than usual. Our food was fresh, delicious and arrived shortly after we ordered. Our server was knowledgeable, professional and friendly. We had a great dining experience and will definitely return!More

I have been many times in the last year and a half. It is always great food and drink. Lovely wait staff, good menu and warm atmosphere. We always bring out-of-towners here for a treat. Italian food.

We hadn't been here in quite a while. We stopped in for a quick dinner before heading to see ZZ Top in Santa Rosa. We got seated with the explanation they would need the table in about an hour for a reservation. W said fine...as we hadn't made a reservation. We had Caesar salads (good), pizza, Pappardelle Carbonara and Vitello Saltimbocca. The Carbonara was flavorful and filling with good sauce and plenty of pancetta. The pizza was very good.The Saltimboccas were quite good, tender medallions of veal with prosciutto and provolone cheese and and a delicious brown sauce. The side vegetables were perfectly cooked. I would definitely return to Chianti Cucina; it's a very good option for Italian food in Novato. I am happy we "rediscovered" it.More

We went there recently for a casual Tuesday night out. The place was packed! It's a small place but they actually can comfortably seat quite a few people. Large groups really need to reserve ahead. The bar is fun and well stocked. The wine list...is excellent and reasonably priced. The food was divine!!! My honey had veal piccata and reluctantly gave me a taste. It was perfect! My cheese tortellini in alfredo sauce with pancetta was to die for! The portions were reasonable and we left happy. We'll definitely go back!More

Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Our go to place for a wonderful dinner. We have taken out of town guests there, and celebrated birthdays. Always good food and great service.

I loved Chianti Cucina.l. it's a very quaint very cozy restaurant. Because I was on my own the night I went there I sat at the bar for dinner. The owners hang around by the bar and talk to people and the staff was informative...and very attentive. I tried there Caymus Conundrum red blend wine. It was stunning very very smooth and full-bodied with a berry edge. I had their sweet corn soup, which was smooth creamy and absolutely delicious. For dinner I had their carbonara. I am picky when it comes to carbonara. Theirs was some of the best that I've had this side of Italy. Their pappardelle was fresh and super thin, the sauce was creamy and full of flavor, the pancetta was crispy and the onions were soft and delicious. For dessert I had a Limoncello cream parfait which was like frozen limoncello with a little bit of cream mixed in. A better way describe is a lemon cream freeze. I really enjoyed it. What I also enjoyed about Chianti Cucina was that the people were very friendly. Several people that came to the bar engaged me in conversation.More