La Fontaine Restaurant

4.6

882 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Charming
Good for groups
Great for outdoor dining

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 882 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
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Fontaine Restaurant delivers a delightful dining experience with "excellent fresh homemade pastas" and "exceptional service." Outdoor seating enhances the ambiance, while the "crab cakes" are hailed as the best in Mountain View. Although priced on the higher side, attentive staff and delicious dishes make La Fontaine a memorable choice.

882 Reviews

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Janice
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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 2 days ago
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
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 14, 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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Vivian
San Francisco
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Fontaine is a nice restaurant and has been around for years. I met my friends for dinner to celebrate a birthday. The bartender was great. We all enjoyed our cocktails and food. We will definitely return.
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Stephanie
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Exceptional service and great food. The crab cakes did not disappoint. The boneless burgundy ribs were very tender and flavorful. We will definitely come back for another date night.
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Lady
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great lunch experience, Thank you for your service.
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Vini
Central Coast
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beef Wellington is excellent! All the foods we ordered were very delicious. Best food in Mountain View!
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Laura
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Fresh Homemade Pastas. Outside seating for our party was lovely and server was very attentive!
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Johnny
San Francisco
148 reviews
vip
4.0
148 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time at this restaurant and will be back. Very good and attentive service from Didem C. Dinner (Branzino) was good in terms of food quantity, quality, and presentation. Prices are Bay Area ridiculous, but not abnormal. Menu has lots of appealing choices. The entrees are more interesting than the appetizers and desserts which are more Italian/ Mediterranean focused (though the place does describe itself as cuisine provencale). Outdoor seating a plus, though perhaps some music/flowers/plants to separate the place from the noodle soup next door would be nice.
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Kevin
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The food and the service were exceptional (except when the old guy (manager or owner) swiped the chili right off our table without asking if we were done with it) but it was SUPER noisy in there. It was so loud we had trouble having a conversation.
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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 882 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 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

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Does La Fontaine Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is La Fontaine Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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