La Fontaine Restaurant, Mountain View, CA

La Fontaine Restaurant

4.6

899 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 2, 2025

7:00 PM

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Booked 6 times today

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.

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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
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

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 899 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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La Fontaine Restaurant impresses with "excellent service," "spectacular food," and a "cozy, home style environment." Guests rave about the "best food in Mountain View" and the "impeccable service." Highlights include Beef Wellington, lobster pasta, and freshly made pastas. Ideal for special occasions with attentive staff and delightful ambiance.

899 Reviews

S
Sean
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
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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Jason
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 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 Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 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 Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 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 Francisco
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 18, 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
VIP
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 17, 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 Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 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 Francisco
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on January 15, 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 Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 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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Adriana
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pleasant dinner with my husbands. Supperb service and wonderful food, never disappointed.
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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 4.6 stars by 899 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 6 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).<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

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

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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

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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