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La Fontaine Restaurant, Mountain View, CA

La Fontaine Restaurant

4.8
4.8
902 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
186 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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.

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
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 902 people are saying

La Fontaine Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Peninsula

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Fontaine Restaurant radiates charm with its "great service" and "fantastic food." Known for consistent quality, it offers delightful dishes like beef Wellington and lobster pasta in a cozy setting. Guests appreciate its "friendly professional service" and excellent cocktails, making it a "highly recommended" spot for special occasions or casual dining.

902 Reviews
  1. P

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Service. Great Food. Great Company. Makes for a Great Time.!

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  2. Melissa

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went here for my husband’s birthday with our two little kids and the staff were very accommodating. We had never been here before and it looked intimidating when we arrived for the first time but the experience was great. They served us quickly, once we ordered. Clean bathrooms and a changing table. We had an awesome espresso martini and loved the crab cakes. The littles loved the pomodoro pasta. It was a great place for an early dinner.

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  3. Sandra

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and the food was excellent. The ambiance is great for a quiet dinner or a lively group.

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  4. Amy

    Central Coast8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love La Fontaine. It’s my neighborhood goto restaurant when I want an upscale experience and food without a high price. This visit was with my extended family. We were seated in the window where ch they know I prefer. We had a variety of cocktails to start with. Mine was Black Shadow which is refreshing for a whiskey drink. Next was bruschetta, two orders because you get 4 in each order. The bruschetta is a nice, light appetizer. Yummy but doesn’t fill me up. La Fontaine salad is my go to but sometimes I get the strawberry spinach salad. After that was my favorite, cavatelli pasta with meatballs. The rest of us got branzino, ravioli, orecchiette pasta, steak frites. My husband went vegetarian and had capellini pomodoro and a side of vegetables. We went for dessert and coffee and had a mago cake and lava cake. Such a lovely evening with perfectly paced food, great service from Dee Dee and fab food.

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  5. Ron VIP

    San Francisco57 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The beef Wellington was beautiful and delicious.

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  6. jumana

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quick service and good food ! Quiet restaurant Good for small gathering

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  7. Chloe

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Fontaine is one of the most consistent restaurants in Mt. View downtown; great service and fantastic food. We have gone to other restaurants and order similar dishes in the past; but La Fontaine's food always ride above them over and over again! Highly recommended!

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  8. Corrie

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were greeted by a very cheerful hostess who wished my son Happy Birthday as we came in the door. It was such a great way to start the night. The food was excellent and service very good. At the end of the meal my son was presented with a nice dessert with a candle, which was a very thoughtful touch. Very enjoyable and delicious dinner.

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  9. Richard VIP

    Phoenix122 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 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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  10. Sean

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 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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FAQs

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 4.8 stars by 902 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
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for La Fontaine Restaurant

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).<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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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