La Fontaine Restaurant

Name: La Fontaine Restaurant
Address: 186 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA, United States, 94041
Telephone: (650) 968-2300
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

888 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 8 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

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 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
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 pistachesUSD 15.00
pistachio crusted goat cheese, caramelized onion, honey, crostini
Prosciutto e MeloneUSD 12.00
prosciutto di parma, seasonal melon
Smoked Salmon CrostiniUSD 15.00
Smoked salmon, dill aioli, crostini bread
Calamari FrittiUSD 15.00
lightly breaded calamari, remoulade, spicy marinara
La CapreseUSD 14.00
fresh mozeralla, tomato, basil, tarragon, extra virgin olive oil
BruschettaUSD 10.00
garlic - basil marinated tomatoes, artichoke hearts, parmigiana
Gratin de l'AubergineUSD 12.00
olive oil marinated eggplant, tomato, ricotta, and parmesan
Antipasti for TwoUSD 21.00
bruschetta, caprese, prosciutto melon, beet salad

Salads

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

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

Pizzas

Golden Margherita (v)USD 19.00
Organic yellow tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, olive oil
La Fontaine PizzaUSD 24.00
Red tomato sauce, mozzarella, cured spicy sausage, Calabrian chili peppers, crimini mushrooms, olives, red onion
Burrata PizzaUSD 22.00
Red tomato sauce, artichoke hearts, fresh burrata cheese, arugula, cherry tomatoes
Vegetarian PizzaUSD 20.00
Red tomato suce, Fontina cheese, portabella mushroom, eggplant, zucchini, roasted bell pepper, chopped tomatoes
Prosciutto Cotto PizzaUSD 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 SandwichUSD 17.00
baby arugula, tomato, avocado, melted mozzarella, basil aioli, house salad, pomme frittes
Salmon SandwichUSD 20.00
pan seared salmon, red onions, capers, baby arugula, remoulade
LF BurgerUSD 18.00
1/2 pound Angus beef patty, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, dijon mustard, cornice pickles, with garlic fries

Entrees

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

What 888 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

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Fontaine Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent fresh homemade pastas" and exceptional service. Guests consistently praise the friendly staff and "outstanding" food quality, making it a favorite for group dinners and celebrations. The cozy outdoor seating enhances the ambiance, though some find it a bit noisy indoors.

888 Reviews

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Kirk
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
3 of the group got their $42 steak. It was 1/2 inch thick and it only came with French Fries. For that kind of money I would have expected a much better piece of meat
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r
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was ok. Nothing great. Service and ambience was good.
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Richard
VIP
Phoenix
113 reviews
5.0
113 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed our first time at La Fontaine. Split a spinach, strawberry salad and had branzino and duck breast for entrees. Great presentation on both dishes. The fish was perfectly prepared and accompanied by a nice selection of veggies and potatoes. The duck was tender and tasty in a cranberry sauce with black rice and asparagus. The chocolate lava cake for dessert was attractive and delicious. Add friendly and professional service in a well appointed space and you have a perfect dinner out
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sheryl
Yosemite
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was fantastic. We wanted for nothing. Great wine list. The food was delicious and plated beautifully. We had a great Christmas party. Thank you.
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Michelle
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall quite a decent place. The food was delicious. The service was friendly. Parking is hard to find.
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James
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined at La Fontaine on Saturday night. I had the duck, and my wife had a pasta dish with seafood (pappardelle?). It was easily the best duck I've ever had, and my wife was very happy with her seafood. The restaurant is classy, clean, and quiet enough for a lovely conversation, and the service is excellent.
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gloria
VIP
San Francisco
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and excellent service. We were there for a birthday celebration and the waiter gave us the perfect amount of attention. He was right there when we needed him, and left us alone to have fun otherwise! Will go back for sure!
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Janice
San Francisco
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Came here for lunch with a friend. The pizza that was recommended by the server was limo and soggy and laden with undercooked mushrooms, but not much of the other ingredients that were supposed to be on it. I didn’t send it back because we didn’t have time, but probably will not go back again.
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Roger
San Francisco
14 reviews
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Loud to the point of unable to hear the conversation of those at my table; there were just two of us at the table; I had to send my order back because they didn't bring the right order (TWICE!). I won't be back
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Anne
Orange County
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Service! We were a group of 13 and our service didn’t miss a beat. Food was outstanding! We will definitely go back!
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FAQs

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 888 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 8 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 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
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 pistachesUSD 15.00

Prosciutto e MeloneUSD 12.00

Smoked Salmon CrostiniUSD 15.00

Calamari FrittiUSD 15.00

La CapreseUSD 14.00

BruschettaUSD 10.00

Gratin de l'AubergineUSD 12.00

Antipasti for TwoUSD 21.00

Salads

Caesar saladUSD 10.00

Beet SaladUSD 12.00

Spinach SaladUSD 12.00

La Fontaine SaladUSD 6.00

Pizzas

Golden Margherita (v)USD 19.00

La Fontaine PizzaUSD 24.00

Burrata PizzaUSD 22.00

Vegetarian PizzaUSD 20.00

Prosciutto Cotto PizzaUSD 23.00

Sandwiches (with House Salad and Pomme Frittes)

Chicken SandwichUSD 17.00

Salmon SandwichUSD 20.00

LF BurgerUSD 18.00

Entrees

Capellini Al PomodoroUSD 19.00

Roasted Garlic Mushroom RavioliUSD 23.00

Gnocchi al TrufflesUSD 22.00

Pollo d'AngeloUSD 22.00

Seafood PappardelleUSD 29.00

RisottoUSD 22.00

Chicken PaillardUSD 21.00

Poulet Aux ChampignonsUSD 23.00

Grilled SalmonUSD 29.00

SoleUSD 26.00

Steak FritesUSD 39.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Order delivery or takeout

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