La Fontaine Restaurant

4.4

870 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Sep 20, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Great for outdoor dining
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighborhood
Mountain View
Cross street
Villa Street
Parking details
Parking: We recommend the 4-story parking structure behind the restaurant (enter on Cherry). There are also other parking lots along Cherry or street parking.
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

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

Salads

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

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

Pizzas

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

Entrees

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

What 870 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

870 Reviews

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Rob
Memphis/West TN
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love La Fontaine, we’ll be back! The outdoor tables were great and the service is excellent.
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Gary
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Fontaine has been one of our favorite places for a group dinner for years. My wife always likes to start with the warm goat cheese and honey appetizer for the table. Service is always prompt yet friendly. As is often the case there were 6 of us with others joining at dessert. Outside on Castro avenue: Street noise is pretty good even with occasional passing trains a block or two away. Our table was probably more a source of noise, than bothered by it. Specials are always great. Wine choice excellent.
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Sheryl
San Francisco
49 reviews
4.0
49 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Nice Italian spot with cozy seating and fairly attentive service. Waiter was engaging after the meal with a little napkin folding entertainment. My homemade pasta with chicken and creamy sauce was good, and dinner mates enjoyed theirs as well. I do give them a little mark down on their cocktail (Old Fashioned) though. It was a Saturday night at 6.30 and we were seated immediately as the restaurant was not very full. Their marketing/internet description says French and Italian, but I did not find many overtly French dishes. I would consider going again.
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Helen
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meals, great service, very quiet. Highly recommend.
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Anita
San Francisco
79 reviews
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our 2nd time here and it was even better than our 1st time. First thing we noticed is that the prices were lower than comparable restaurants. All the dishes we ordered were delicious. We each had leftovers to bring home. The best part of our evening was we had an awesome server. Normally we don't usually care about servers as long as we get our food served and nothing gets screwed up. He was a gem and made our dinner even more special. It's rare you get that server who loves what they're doing and is very knowledgeable, competent and personable. We love the evening vibe ambiance and the cocktails were perfect. Looking forward to going back again!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was great! Always smiling and very very quick with the food. My table finished the bread and they quickly brought more!
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MPMo4
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Before our reservations, we emailed the restaurant to ask if they could accommodate a guest with multiple food allergens. They responded right away and said yes! Upon our arrival, our waitstaff (Duman) was very patient waiting for our order because we were so busy acquainting ourselves. We never felt rushed and the person who poured our water was also very attentive. It was a great evening all around. It was our first time here and will definitely return and add it to our list of reliable restaurants!
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PaulG
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The salmon entree was excellent. And my son liked the chicken sandwich a lot.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Everything was ok. The food was average not perfect. The service was slow. in overal it was ok.
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Martin
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
"Starter for two" was good, nicely presented, good flavors. Wines by the glass were reasonably priced. However, I've made beef wellington myself that was far better - this was just filet mignon with a mediocre dough crust and mushroom gravy on top, bedded on top of mashed potatoes and some sautéed vegetables- disappointing and overpriced at $49. The special pistachio crusted fish & shrimp was ok, but bland. 80s pop background music was occasionally annoying. Probably will not return.
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La Fontaine Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. La Fontaine Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 968-2300.

La Fontaine Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 870 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Sep 20, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

186 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

Additional information

Cross street
Villa Street
Neighborhood
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). There are also other parking lots along Cherry or street parking.
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, Takeout, 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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Cordon Bleu

Beef Wellington

Crab Cakes

Antipasti

Fromage de chèvre aux pistaches$15.00

Prosciutto e Melone$12.00

Smoked Salmon Crostini$15.00

Calamari Fritti$15.00

La Caprese$14.00

Bruschetta$10.00

Gratin de l'Aubergine$12.00

Antipasti for Two$21.00

Salads

Caesar salad$10.00

Beet Salad$12.00

Spinach Salad$12.00

La Fontaine Salad$6.00

Pizzas

Golden Margherita (v)$19.00

La Fontaine Pizza$24.00

Burrata Pizza$22.00

Vegetarian Pizza$20.00

Prosciutto Cotto Pizza$23.00

Sandwiches (with House Salad and Pomme Frittes)

Chicken Sandwich$17.00

Salmon Sandwich$20.00

LF Burger$18.00

Entrees

Capellini Al Pomodoro$19.00

Roasted Garlic Mushroom Ravioli$23.00

Gnocchi al Truffles$22.00

Pollo d'Angelo$22.00

Seafood Pappardelle$29.00

Risotto$22.00

Chicken Paillard$21.00

Poulet Aux Champignons$23.00

Grilled Salmon$29.00

Sole$26.00

Steak Frites$39.00

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