The Village – American
The Village serves as a lively neighborhood anchor where the comforting aroma of toasted garlic and bubbling cheese fills a space designed for shared stories and easy laughter. Crispy, golden calamari and zesty wings provide a spirited start to the meal, while soulful favorites like savory pizza skins and warm, crusty pasta bread offer a creative take on classic comfort. Whether tucking into a vibrant, garden-fresh Cobb salad or a steaming bowl of the house-made soup, guests find a welcoming retreat that celebrates the simple joy of a hearty meal among friends.
The Village, 1200, Grant Avenue, Old Town, Novato, Marin County, California, 94945, United States +14158982234 https://www.thevillageitalianrestaurant.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at The Village
Dairy-Free at The Village
The Village in Novato has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Spaghetti with Tomato. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Village
The Village in Novato has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spaghetti with Tomato, Mushroom Ravioli and Fettuccini Alfredo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Village
The Village in Novato has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Marsala and Grilled Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Village
The Village in Novato has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Spaghetti with Tomato. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Village
The Village in Novato has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spaghetti with Tomato. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Village
The Village in Novato has 5 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spaghetti with Tomato, Fettuccini Alfredo and Winter Spinach Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at The Village
The Village in Novato has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spaghetti with Tomato and Grilled Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at The Village
The Village in Novato has 3 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spaghetti with Tomato and Penne with Italian Sausage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Village
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Marsala | 4 g | 54 g |
| Shrimp Louie Salad | 49.7 g | 50.3 g |
| Winter Spinach Salad | 68.6 g | 36.8 g |
| Mushroom Ravioli | 89 g | 33.2 g |
| Pesto Chips | 45.2 g | 32.1 g |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | 43.1 g | 29.1 g |
| Cobb Salad | 43.9 g | 28.2 g |
| Pizza Skins | 12.6 g | 26.3 g |
| Grilled Salmon | 0 g | 23.6 g |
| Soup of the Day - Bowl | 2.6 g | 15.8 g |
| Hot Wings | 13 g | 14.7 g |
| Calamari | 2.3 g | 14.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Monday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Calamari - $18.95: Lightly battered, served with house-made tartar sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Wings - $17.95: House-made sweet and spicy sauce or buffalo sauce, choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Skins - $16.95: Thin crust topped with mashed potatoes, mozzarella, bacon, scallions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Bread - $6.5: Topped with house-made garlic butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day - Cup - $9.5: Daily fresh house-made soup Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day - Bowl - $12.95: Daily fresh house-made soup Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Chips - $14.95: Garlic butter, mozzarella cheese, house-made pizza dough Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Chips - $14.95: Pesto sauce, mozzarella cheese, house-made pizza dough Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Salad - $11.95: Cherry tomatoes, croutons, mozzarella, romaine lettuce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Salad - $19.95: Romaine, cherry tomatoes, olives, egg, crumbled bleu, avocado, bacon, grilled chicken, bleu cheese dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $16.95: Romaine, parmesan, croutons, tossed in house-made caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $19.95: Romaine, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, onions, bacon, honey mustard dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC
- Shrimp Louie Salad - $21.95: Cherry tomatoes, black olives, egg, white gulf shrimp on romaine, house-made thousand island Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Winter Spinach Salad - $18.95: Savoy spinach, purple radicchio, fuji apple, dried cherries, feta cheese, toasted almonds, red wine cherry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Pastas
- Penne with Italian Sausage - $24.95: Tomato chianti sauce, served with fresh baked bread Dietary tags: Low-Fat
- Spaghetti with Tomato - $18.95: Served with fresh baked bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Fettuccini Alfredo - $20.95: Served with fresh baked bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Linguine with Clams - $28.95: Olive oil, garlic butter, basil, garlic, white wine, served with fresh baked bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Spaghetti Carbonara - $25.95: Creamy parmesan and egg sauce, bacon, black pepper, served with fresh baked bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Mushroom Ravioli - $25.95: Sauteed oyster mushrooms, shallots, roasted garlic, creamy ricotta & parmesan sauce, savoy spinach, fresh parsley, served with fresh baked bread Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Main Courses
- Chicken Parmigiana - $28.95: Tender chicken breast lightly breaded, baked with marinara and mozzarella, sautéed vegetables, pasta, served with fresh baked bread Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium
- Chicken Marsala - $30.95: Chicken breast sautéed with marsala wine, garlic, mushrooms, sautéed vegetables, pasta, served with fresh baked bread Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Jumbo Shrimp Scampi - $34.95: White jumbo shrimp in lemon-caper garlic butter sauce, red pepper flakes, pasta, served with fresh baked bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Grilled Salmon - $35.95: Topped with a creamy lemon caper sauce, fresh vegetables, served with fresh baked bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Seafood Pasta - $35.95: Mussels, calamari, shrimp, clams, chianti tomato sauce, served with fresh baked bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Soy Free
- New York Steak - $38.95: Fresh vegetables, crispy french fries, served with fresh baked bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Angus Burger - $20.95: Served with the fixings and french fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Frequently Asked Questions about The Village
- Is The Village dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Village has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Spaghetti with Tomato.
- What can I eat at The Village on a dairy-free diet?
- Spaghetti with Tomato carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Village have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Spaghetti with Tomato.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Village?
- Chicken Marsala, at roughly 54g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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