Frantoio Ristorante

Specialties

Frantoio is a casually elegant Restaurant located in Mill Valley, California. We specialize in fresh, organic and wholesome Italian cuisine inspired by local ingredients and by our very own olive oil which we make right in the restaurant!

History

Established in 1996.

As a family run business we are proud to have been part of the Marin community for the past fifteen years.

Frantoio serves delectable Italian cuisine in a comfortable and elegant ambiance that unites rustic allure with chic contemporary design. Peaked wood beam ceilings, terra cotta tile floors and meticulously crafted lighting create a atmosphere that elevate your social and dining experience, removing the frenzy of everyday life and plunging you into an experience of multiple tastes and textures.

Frantoio takes great pride in sourcing only the finest ingredients to excite our guest’s senses and palates and our primary mission is the the quality and

integrity of the dish and the atmosphere we present it in. We always strive to use the very best ingredients serving locally produced fruit, vegetables,

seafood and meats that support the local economy while remaining loyal to our Italian roots. All dishes are prepared with our award winning extra virgin olive oil.

Meet the Business Owner

Christine Z.

Business Owner

Meet the Owner: Christine Van Camp Zecca is the President of Frantoio Ristorante. She has always been the creative partner in this endeavor. She loves combining her various interests to create a warm environment where people can gather and enjoy healthy nutritious and delicious local food.

History: For 21 years the creative Christine Van Camp Zecca owned and developed with her sister Linda beautiful Castellare di Ugnana in Greve in Chianti. Her ex-​husband was helpful in running the enterprise and together they developed a passion for making olive oil from their 1250 olive trees. Frantoio Ristorante is the combining of this enthusiasm for the gift of this nutritious liquid gold with the elegantly simple and clean food of the Italian countryside. As California’s landscape is very similar to Italy the translation of Italian food with what California has to offer was a natural.