La Fontaine Restaurant

4.6

897 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Spiced with the flavors of France and Italy, La Fontaine serves an array of pasta dishes, entrees (chicken, veal, or fish) and seafood specialties. Whether you're craving something creamy, tomato-based or succulent, there's a dish for everyone to enjoy.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, French
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30–14:00 Dinner Mon, Sun 17:00–21:00 Tue–Sat 17:00–21:30
Phone number
(650) 968-2300
Website
http://www.lafontainerestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Hasan Yildiz
Catering
Please inquire about catering for your event our meeting. We can create menus according to your event and budget.

Location
186 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
Area
Mountain View
Cross Street
Villa Street
Parking details
Parking: We recommend the 4-story parking structure behind the restaurant (enter on Cherry).<br />There are also other parking lots along Cherry or street parking.<br />
Public transit
CalTrain: The Mountain View stop is two blocks from the restaurant.Public Transportation: The VTA bus stop is in front of the restaurant.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Fromage de chèvre aux pistachesUS$15.00
pistachio crusted goat cheese, caramelized onion, honey, crostini
Prosciutto e MeloneUS$12.00
prosciutto di parma, seasonal melon
Smoked Salmon CrostiniUS$15.00
Smoked salmon, dill aioli, crostini bread
Calamari FrittiUS$15.00
lightly breaded calamari, remoulade, spicy marinara
La CapreseUS$14.00
fresh mozeralla, tomato, basil, tarragon, extra virgin olive oil
BruschettaUS$10.00
garlic - basil marinated tomatoes, artichoke hearts, parmigiana
Gratin de l'AubergineUS$12.00
olive oil marinated eggplant, tomato, ricotta, and parmesan
Antipasti for TwoUS$21.00
bruschetta, caprese, prosciutto melon, beet salad

Salads

add: chicken $4, steak $6, shrimp $6, ahi tuna $6, salmon $8

Caesar saladUS$10.00
romaine lettuce, parmigiana cheese, croutons, caesar dressing
Beet SaladUS$12.00
roasted red & golden beets, arugula, goat cheese, almonds, citrus-truffle vinaigrette
Spinach SaladUS$12.00
Baby spinach, strawberries, mango, almonds, romano cheese, raspberry vinaigrette
La Fontaine SaladUS$6.00
organic mix greens, cherry tomato, kalamata olives, red onions, house dressing

Pizzas

Golden Margherita (v)US$19.00
Organic yellow tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, olive oil
La Fontaine PizzaUS$24.00
Red tomato sauce, mozzarella, cured spicy sausage, Calabrian chili peppers, crimini mushrooms, olives, red onion
Burrata PizzaUS$22.00
Red tomato sauce, artichoke hearts, fresh burrata cheese, arugula, cherry tomatoes
Vegetarian PizzaUS$20.00
Red tomato suce, Fontina cheese, portabella mushroom, eggplant, zucchini, roasted bell pepper, chopped tomatoes
Prosciutto Cotto PizzaUS$23.00
Red tomato sauce, crimping mushrooms, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, prosciutto cotto ham, shaved cheese, truffle oil

Sandwiches (with House Salad and Pomme Frittes)

Chicken SandwichUS$17.00
baby arugula, tomato, avocado, melted mozzarella, basil aioli, house salad, pomme frittes
Salmon SandwichUS$20.00
pan seared salmon, red onions, capers, baby arugula, remoulade
LF BurgerUS$18.00
1/2 pound Angus beef patty, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, dijon mustard, cornice pickles, with garlic fries

Entrees

Capellini Al PomodoroUS$19.00
angel hair pasta, chopped tomato, garlic, basil, marinara sauce
Roasted Garlic Mushroom RavioliUS$23.00
basil pesto
Gnocchi al TrufflesUS$22.00
pinach and potato dumplings, mushroom, cream, truffle
Pollo d'AngeloUS$22.00
penne, chicken breast, mushrooms, green peas, sundried tomatoes, cream, sherry
Seafood PappardelleUS$29.00
prawns, manila clams, black mussels, scallops, tomato broth
RisottoUS$22.00
italian arborio rice, asparagus, spinach, sundried tomatoes, vodka, marinara
Chicken PaillardUS$21.00
grilled chicken breast, seasonal vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, fine herbs
Poulet Aux ChampignonsUS$23.00
chicken scallopini, mushroom, cognac, dijon mustard, cream
Grilled SalmonUS$29.00
garlic - basil marinated tomatoes, vin cotto, mashed potatoes, vegetables
SoleUS$26.00
risotto milanese, caperberries, sauteed spinach, whole grain mustard - beurre blanc
Steak FritesUS$39.00
grilled ribeye steak, peppercorn, chianti, truffle pomme frittes

What 897 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Fontaine Restaurant offers delightful dining with "excellent service," a varied menu, and standout dishes like "beef wellington," "crab cakes," and "mushroom ravioli." Guests appreciate the "friendly" and "attentive" staff, "beautiful presentation," and the welcoming atmosphere. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the overall experience is "highly recommended."

897 Reviews

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Richard VIP
Phoenix120 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A perfect dinner from start to finish. We had the duck and branzino. Flawless preparation and presentation. Lava cake and coffee to top it off. Friendly professional service as well.
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Sean
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for Valentine’s Day event. The beef Wellington was excellent, the staff were extremely friendly and really added some flare to the holiday with complimentary champagne, a balloon release and allowing people to take home the rose at the table. LGBT friendly. The octopus tasted a little off and felt like it was either frozen previously or not fresh. Portion sizes felt a bit small. Overall very good and recommend for special occasion or wanting to impress while having a sense like you are like part of their family.
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Jason
San Francisco3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent and the service was great would recommend the lobster pasta .
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
These guys at La Fontaine are great. They always deliver on service and quality, especially service. If I ever eat at other “fancy type” places, a thought always crosses my mind that I could be getting more and better flavor for less money and treated better at La Fontaine. Cocktails are great too.
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sue
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service is impeccable! The food is well priced and well up to our standard!
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Bobby VIP
San Francisco19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All three of us enjoyed our before-the-theater dinners. An outstanding waiter sealed the deal!
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Don
Las Vegas4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience, with spectacular food and service.
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Betty
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
RE: lunch. Portions were generous. Service staff was polite and attentive. Food was nicely seasoned but not "over-dressed" or dull (which can be the case, for example, in salads that are included.) Fries were to die for! very thinly cut, so the crispiness, not mushy inside, prevailed. And they were obviously fresh from the pan. I will definitely be introducing friends to this restaurant and hope they have success on Castro Street, where many establishments don't seem to be making it.
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Vivian VIP
San Francisco47 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoy the good food and spot on cocktails. Our wait person went above and beyond to see if we can change the sauce on an entree. La Fontaine is consistent. We will continue to revisit.
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ravi
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We visited the restaurant on New Year's Eve. Very nice, cozy, home style environment.The food is very good with excellent portions and freshness! The seating could be a little bit better. It's really hard to hear someone sitting across from you as the tables are within arms length. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant if you are in the area looking for a very authentic dinner option.
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La Fontaine Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. La Fontaine Restaurant also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 968-2300.

La Fontaine Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 897 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

186 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

Additional information

Cross Street
Villa Street
Area
Mountain View
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30–14:00 Dinner Mon, Sun 17:00–21:00 Tue–Sat 17:00–21:30
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking: We recommend the 4-story parking structure behind the restaurant (enter on Cherry).<br />There are also other parking lots along Cherry or street parking.<br />
Public transit
CalTrain: The Mountain View stop is two blocks from the restaurant.Public Transportation: The VTA bus stop is in front of the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Hasan Yildiz
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lafontainerestaurant.com/
Phone number
(650) 968-2300
Catering
Please inquire about catering for your event our meeting. We can create menus according to your event and budget.

La Fontaine Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Cordon Bleu

Beef Wellington

Crab Cakes

Antipasti

Fromage de chèvre aux pistachesUS$15.00

Prosciutto e MeloneUS$12.00

Smoked Salmon CrostiniUS$15.00

Calamari FrittiUS$15.00

La CapreseUS$14.00

BruschettaUS$10.00

Gratin de l'AubergineUS$12.00

Antipasti for TwoUS$21.00

Salads

Caesar saladUS$10.00

Beet SaladUS$12.00

Spinach SaladUS$12.00

La Fontaine SaladUS$6.00

Pizzas

Golden Margherita (v)US$19.00

La Fontaine PizzaUS$24.00

Burrata PizzaUS$22.00

Vegetarian PizzaUS$20.00

Prosciutto Cotto PizzaUS$23.00

Sandwiches (with House Salad and Pomme Frittes)

Chicken SandwichUS$17.00

Salmon SandwichUS$20.00

LF BurgerUS$18.00

Entrees

Capellini Al PomodoroUS$19.00

Roasted Garlic Mushroom RavioliUS$23.00

Gnocchi al TrufflesUS$22.00

Pollo d'AngeloUS$22.00

Seafood PappardelleUS$29.00

RisottoUS$22.00

Chicken PaillardUS$21.00

Poulet Aux ChampignonsUS$23.00

Grilled SalmonUS$29.00

SoleUS$26.00

Steak FritesUS$39.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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