Restaurants near Van Der Heyden Vineyards

I have been coming to Bistro for over 20 years. Always a great meal. However, extremely disappointed of the removal of the beef stew. I ordered the beef stew on 95 % of my visits!!!

As a Napa native and someone who also works in the industry, this place is one of my favorite go-to spots whenever I get off early enough from work. This place is owned by bistro don Giovanni so it’s no surprise that this location is just as good if not better since it’s in a more convenient spot. I’ve never had a bad dining experience here wether it’s dining at an actual table or sitting at the bar, mind you this place in the heart of downtown so it can be fairly busy so sometimes the service is just a tad bit slower than other nights but that’s just the name of the game which I don’t mind. The food is amazing especially the pizzas and tiramisu which I’m addicted to especially when paired up with a carajillo which is one of the best drinks they make. Ther service is always on point, friendly knowledgeable and attentive but yet not overbearing.

I had an incredible lunch which entailed the fine brussel sprout salad which had an Ulta light lemon dressing. The barrata salad which was So elegant. We also shared a gnocchi with a white sauce and pecorino and shaved truffles on top. Out of this world. Dessert was the donuts like a churro with dark chocolate sauce and a scoop of vanilla and coffee ice cream. I had forgotten how good the food is at Bottega and our waiter Juan was So accommodating with ideas and creations right from the kitchen to our table,

It was easy to make the reservation on open table, the hostess greeting friendly and quick to being seated at a lovely table. Waiters & staff wonderful, the menu and food excellent! Highly recommend Bistro Don Giovanni! It is truly an Italian authentic Bistro!

This is an excellent choice of restaurant in Napa (I know there’s plenty of options around). The service was friendly and well-paced (attentive but not overbearing or rushed). The food was delicious. We ordered a few different salads and starters, all of which were reportedly very nice based on my party’s reactions. The stars of the show were the meats, including the Filet Mignon (cooked perfectly) and Rack of Lamb. The sides were just as impressive, and the Hash Browns can’t be missed! Finally, we finished with dessert. We had the seasonal fruit crisp and bread pudding, both of which were fitting endings to a lovely meal.