The best Italian food in Mill Valley. Hell, the best Italian food in the whole Bay Area as far as I’m concerned. Frantoio is my current number one highest scoring restaurant on my personal favorites list. The quality of the food is superb, the selection of wines is excellent. The presentation of the food is always a work of art made by a kitchen that clearly puts its effort into the ‘art’ and the staff is quick, helpful, and very attentive. The restaurant looks and feels upscale and posh but it’s not so exclusive that it would leave you standing outside if you wear the wrong outfit. In fact the dress code is anything you wish, whether you want to dress up or dress down. For me, Frantoio has been my favorite restaurant for the past 3 years and I can recommend it to anyone who finds themselves in Mill Valley (though I believe driving to Mill Valley just because of Frantoio would be well worth it as well). This place also has the best Tiramisu in the whole area!
Update 2011: It’s still my favorite Italian place, closely followed by Kuleto’s in San Francisco.
Frantoio is indeed a very nice restaurant. Atmosphere, food, service, are all excellent. I have already recommended Frantoio to all friends and family members who haven’t already eaten there with me! I look forward to my next visit there real soon. Thank you…Mimi