My friends and I met up for a TGIF and had the best time. The garden is not only beautiful, but peaceful. The service was fast and super friendly. The best part, however, was the food. Everything was delicious - incredibly delicious! You think you like hummus until you taste the hummus here, and that is only the starter! The... More

Wow... This restaurant secluded in and out of way place in Novato Ca was a SCORE to find. I had lived in Novato for seven years before I had noticed the restaurant because of its location. That was the unfortunate part. This restaurants quality of food as well as flair for flavors is amazing. After my first visit I couldn't... More

I live in Novato so I know all the local restaurants and the Garden Bistro is by far the best. Delicious and presented with warmth and style the cuisine served by Hilda and her brilliant staff is out of this world. My favorite, the Osso Buco, is savory and comes with a creamy perfect risotto, the Mediterranean Plate is ample... More

Dined here last night with my wife. We like Mediterranean food, and the menu was very good. I had the roasted pulled chicken baked on a slice of focaccia with sumac spices. She had Osso bucco with risotto. Not very many people there, but service was slow. After 10 or 15 minutes, had to ask for our bread. Another 10... More

My friends and I had a reunion at the garden and we absolutely loved everything we ordered. everything was fresh and cooked to perfection. The fish is amazing. Also loved the service. We lwill be back for sure.

Wonderful, fresh food in a simple, charming family-run bistro just off Highway 101. Every meal is a delight. A wide range of Mediterranean options and a solid wine list , all at a very fair price. Meets or exceeds all other cuisine in Marin.

We enjoyed lunch here and our food was ultra fresh, authentic, delicious and healthy. The hummous was exceptional as were the fish and salads. We didn't discover it until near the end of our trip but next time we'll try dinner.

Owner/Chef Hilda Hattar and her daughter Nadia greeted us sovery cordially and treated us like VIP's from the moment we stepped in the door. The meal was superb! I will look forward to the next time, which will be as soon as possible1

Very nice setting, especially the gardent with a fountain. Food was good quality, but a bit pricy for this type of food. Excellent wine selection. I would recommend this place for lunch rather than dinner, due to limited menu.