Vin on 4th

4.2 (862)

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

881 Fourth St, San Rafael, CA 94901

About this restaurant

Romantic
Neighborhood gem
Innovative

Vin Antico - Modern Trattoria, serves contemporary, local, Farm to Table fare. Simple yet sophisticated, rustic California - Italian menu, utilizing local growers and producers, highlighting the seasons' finest ingredients.
With Old World context in mind, we have cultivated Vin Antico's wine list to complement our Farm to Table inspired cuisine artfully. With considerable attention to sourcing small, artisan producer wines from site-specific vineyards or merit throughout the West Coast and Europe.
Surrounded by an intimate, beautiful, antique brick building, the kitchen is open to the dining room, chef's counter seating and the outdoor patio are also available. Offering Artisan Cocktails from our full bar.
Vin Antico is complying with Marin Health Services and CDC COVID- 19 ordinances to ensure that our guests and team are safe.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar, Californian
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:45 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://www.vinantico.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Catering available.
Private party facilities
Thank you for your interest in hosting an event at Vin Antico. We have several options to accommodate your needs.

Location
881 Fourth St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Neighborhood
San Rafael
Cross street
Lootens Place
Parking details
Metered parking is available directly behind the restaurant and along 4th Street. There is an additional covered, metered garage on Lootens Place between 3rd and 4th Streets.
Public transit
A block away from the Smart Train and Golden Gate Transit Center
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Charcuterie Plate$17.00
cured meats, olives cornichons, pickled cauliflower
Formaggio$15.00
local artisan cheese, seasonal fruit, nuts, hone
Sicilian Style Meatballs$16.00
beef, italian sausages, veal, san marzano tomato sauce, pinenuts mozzarella, grilled toast
Crispy Kale$15.00
sweet peppers, capers, marcona almonds shaved parmesan cheese
Grilled Fish Tacos$16.00
fresh mahi mahi, summer corn salsa harissa aioli, corn tortilla

Salads & Soup

Arugula Salad$12.00
pears, hazelnuts, pecorino, raisin vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$10.00
soft boiled egg, shaved parmesan croutons
Rainbow Roasted Beet Salad$14.00
organic gold & red beets, goat cheese pickled fennel, candied walnuts citrus vinaigrette
Soup of the Day
- Cup$5.00
- Bowl$10.00

Pastas

Cacio e Pepe$17.00
house-made tagliatelle, spring peas, parmesan cheese
Red Wine Ragu with Pappardelle$20.00
house-made pasta, braised short ribs, creme fraiche
Spaghetti & Meatballs$19.00
house-made pasta, spicy marinara, meatballs, parmesan cheese
Farmers' Market Vegetable Risotto$18.00
saffron broth, organic seasonal vegetables, shaved parmesan cheese

Entrées

Grilled Pork Chop$29.00
10oz bone-in, italian cannellini beans, slab bacon, organic green kale
Grilled Salmon$25.00
saffron couscous, english peas, organic carrots, grilled corn salsa
Gamberetti Fra Diavolo$23.00
spicy sauteed prawns, tomato, garlic, polenta
Crispy Fried Chicken$21.00
3-piece organic dark meat, whipped potato, cole slaw
Chicken Parmesan$22.00
mary's organic chicken breast, mashed potatoes, grilled broccoli
Steak & Fries$27.00
grilled niman ranch flank steak, house fries, garlic romesco sauce
Braised Beef Short Ribs$27.00
"tuscan style" sofrito, fennel slaw, roasted tomato, polenta
Antico Cheeseburger$18.00
niman ranch ground beef, white cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onions house fries, truffle aioli, brioche bun

Sides

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$9.00
House Fries$7.00
Toasted Bread & EVOO$5.00
proudly serving Della Fattoria
Grilled Broccoli$8.00
Creamy Polenta$7.00
parmesan cheese
Whipped Mashed Potatoes$8.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Vin on 4th.

4.2

(862)

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
2.0Value

Noise • Moderate

862 Reviews

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JanetH
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic birthday dinner with friends. Have not been here in years but will now be a regular!
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BobF
San Francisco2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 13, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were very happy with our dining experience. Prawns , pork chop and a beet salad. All dishes consistent with a nice level of prep and flavor. Courteous staff and comfortable dining. Cheers
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deshtour1
Mississippi10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing Experience
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JanetB
San Francisco18 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 8, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The brunch menu was varied enough to satisfy all dining choices. Brunch or lunch variations. You were able to order off the menu on Mothers Day which isn't always the case. Service was attentive, and was able to sit at the table my choice. Quality of food was excellent in all three orders.
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LaurelD
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorites!! Best food and Kelly is the best wine advice giver. Great pairings!
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Staceym
San Francisco2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 8, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food wasn’t good. Oily, boring flavors, wished for better.
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DaveA
Central Coast3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the crispy chicken with whipped potatoes & I cleaned my plate, loved it! My wife had the scallops & liked it but said she’d like to try something else next time. Reasonable prices & great service! We’ll be back!👍
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RonS
San Francisco5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 23, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were seated promptly and the staff was friendly and professional. The Crispy Lollipop Kale was quite tasty and surprisingly melted in your mouth. Highly recommended. I can also recommend the handmade pappardelle pasta with short rib. We also ordered a side of Crispy Brussels Sprouts that was also nicely don. Serving sizes for all dishes including sides were substantial and could easily be shared by two people. All in all, a great little restaurant.
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UBtheGreat
San Francisco52 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 13, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Vin Antico has lost a little of its luster. The food was good but not great. The service was quite good and the waiter was quite conscientious and responsive. Overall it didn't quite live up to its past glory
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JasonB
San Francisco22 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 10, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The wines by the glass were healthy pours, the Caesar Salad was extremely bland, entrees were good, but portions were somewhat small. Service was ok due to low staffing, our waitress tried as best she could, no fault to her. Nice setting, reminded me of a Manhattan bistro. Unsure if we will return.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar, Californian
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:45 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
http://www.vinantico.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Catering available.
Private party facilities
Thank you for your interest in hosting an event at Vin Antico. We have several options to accommodate your needs.

Location
881 Fourth St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Neighborhood
San Rafael
Cross street
Lootens Place
Parking details
Metered parking is available directly behind the restaurant and along 4th Street. There is an additional covered, metered garage on Lootens Place between 3rd and 4th Streets.
Public transit
A block away from the Smart Train and Golden Gate Transit Center
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Vin on 4th

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Appetizers

Charcuterie Plate$17.00

Formaggio$15.00

Sicilian Style Meatballs$16.00

Crispy Kale$15.00

Grilled Fish Tacos$16.00

Salads & Soup

Arugula Salad$12.00

Caesar Salad$10.00

Rainbow Roasted Beet Salad$14.00

Soup of the Day

Pastas

Cacio e Pepe$17.00

Red Wine Ragu with Pappardelle$20.00

Spaghetti & Meatballs$19.00

Farmers' Market Vegetable Risotto$18.00

Entrées

Grilled Pork Chop$29.00

Grilled Salmon$25.00

Gamberetti Fra Diavolo$23.00

Crispy Fried Chicken$21.00

Chicken Parmesan$22.00

Steak & Fries$27.00

Braised Beef Short Ribs$27.00

Antico Cheeseburger$18.00

Sides

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$9.00

House Fries$7.00

Toasted Bread & EVOO$5.00

Grilled Broccoli$8.00

Creamy Polenta$7.00

Whipped Mashed Potatoes$8.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable