Frantoio is the only restaurant in the United States with an in house state of the art olive oil production facility. From the archetypal tower to the Florentine stucco wall, Frantoio is a rendition of classical Tuscan design by modernist architect Cass Calder Smith.

Commissioned by owners Christine and Roberto Zecca, Smith went to their Ugnana estate in Chianti, Italy, to translate the medieval surroundings into present day.

Space and light are combined to create a comfortable and elegant surrounding where patrons can dine while overlooking the impressive granite olive crusher and press. The dining room accommodates 150 people and features raised booths and banquettes.

The roomy lounge-bar area of this Mill Valley restaurant is furnished with iron chairs and maple tables convoys to the private patio area. Perfect for the abundant California sunshine and those rare Mill Valley warm evenings this al fresco dining features olive trees, water fountain, stucco walls, wood umbrellas, gas heaters and Italian outdoor furniture. The "terrace" can hold up to 60 people.

Two massive sliding glass doors lead the way from the main dining room into the private "Olive Room". Ideal for private functions such as weddings or rehearsal dinners, meetings or celebrations the room can hold up to 50 people.

The superb settings and relaxed ambience of Frantoio are an inspiration for our staff in providing local and visiting patrons alike with an outstanding dining experience. We hope to see you here soon, we will be glad to give you a personal "real" tour.

Frantoio olive oil making in the traditional stone crushing method

Stay with us and experience California's latest gold rush...enjoy a meal at the only restaurant in the U.S. with an in-house olive oil production facility...complete with 3,200 pound granite stone wheel. For more info please click here... Lucky Frantoio patrons can watch the entire olive oil making process from the comfort of their seat of our Mill Valley restaurant while enjoying an authentic contemporary Italian meal but have you ever wondered how olive oil is made?

The most important thing: good olives make good olive oil. Here are some containers of freshly picked olives that olive oil authority and Frantoio 's president Dr. Roberto Zecca personally selects for Frantoio. Olives have to be processed as soon as possible after harvest.
Thoroughly cleaning and hand picking among tons of olives to discard unwanted ones and foreign objects, it's another painstakingly step that makes Frantoio olive oils so special.

Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley Breakfast Bar

Enjoy a unique breakfast experience at our new Express Start™ Breakfast Bar served every morning featuring a great selection of fruits, juices, cereals and breads/pastries. We have also created what is possibly the world's best tasting cinnamon roll available exclusively at Holiday Inn Express hotels. Plus, we now feature Smart Roast™ coffee- a special blend 0f 100% Arabica beans especially roasted and blended for you. It's all new, all delicious, all smart and all waiting for you.