ABOUT US

OUR STORY 

The Giacomini Family

In 2022 the Giacomini family bought the restaurant and Inn from Tony Miceli, who operated it for over 40 years. We are building on Tony’s foundation of excellent food and a welcoming atmosphere, and taking this important Valley institution forward for future generations.

The Giacomini family are third and fourth-generation marinates who make their home just down the road from the Roadhouse.  Their Marin roots were planted by Noel Giacomini, who moved to Marin in the 1930s from San Francisco. Noel was a big band conductor whose orchestra often played at the many venues that dotted Marin County in those days, including the Marin Town and Country Club and Litchfield’s. Since Noel, music has been an important part of life in the Giacomini household, a love that will be continued at the Roadhouse in the form of local live music. 

Noel’s cousins Toby, Ralph, Waldo and Fred Giacomini were all dairy ranchers in West Marin and their families carry on in agriculture to this day.  Noel’s son Gary was a six-term Supervisor for the 4th District in West Marin and was one of the Rebels with a Cause who helped save open space in West Marin and beyond. The Giacomini family’s history in agriculture and environmental protection is what motivates them to create a menu that supports local farmers and features high-quality, accessible and ethical food. The Giacomini family is committed to supporting their local agricultural community and to feeding everyone well! 

Andrew and Susi Giacomini and their children Dante, Nicolo and Andrea were all born and raised and still reside in the San Geronimo Valley.  Andrew worked his way through school working for 15 years in Italian restaurants as a waiter and dining room manager and has always wanted to own a restaurant.  His wife Susi is indulging this mid-life dream, while adding her special touches to the restaurant decor as well as the redesign of the Inn, which should be completed by Summer 2022.