Caffe Divino is one of our favorite restaurants in Sausalito. Under the ownership of Elizabeth Nebot, this restaurant has undergone a transformation. One of the first things Elizabeth did was hire Chef Elena Fabbri. Elena is from Tuscany and her creations are rustic, Italian specialties. She focuses on simple, fresh, and primarily local ingredients.
Dinner at Caffe Divino typically starts with a complimentary antipasto plate of roasted eggplant and zucchini, olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and focaccia bread. The focaccia is warm and flavorful, sprinkled lightly with sea salt. On a recent visit, we had tuna tartare with celery and fresh mint, as well as an exquisite seafood salad. The base for the salad was farro (a grain), and it had just the right amount of oregano pesto for a super-fresh flavor. The salad was also rich with seafood favorites such as calamari, shrimp, mussels and clams. In the past, we have feasted on incredible porcini mushroom risotto, as well as succulent lamb chops. Desserts are great there, too. We just had a housemade cherry tart that was sweetened with apple juice and that featured a delicious, crisp crust. Oh, yes, and we recommend their sparkling rosato wine for a nice starter during the summer months!
The restaurant has gone through some re-modeling, too, under Elizabeth’s ownership, and the walls are now adorned with local art. Although it is a full-fledged restaurant and not just a coffee shop, they still serve amazing Italian coffee drinks all day long.
Caffe Divino features musical entertainment at night. If you prefer a quieter experience, book a table in their back room.
The atmosphere at Caffe Divino is casual and friendly, and the food really shines. We always look forward to eating there.
Caffe Divino
37 Caladonia Street
Sausalito, CA 94965
415-331-9355
www.caffedivinosausalito.com/