Ristorante Don Giovanni - Mountain View

4.7

910 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

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Booked 10 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Located in the heart of Castro Street, Ristorante Don Giovanni is a Bay Area favorite for authentic Italian cuisine. Whether you're planning a romantic dinner, a business lunch, or a celebration, our inviting atmosphere and exceptional service create the perfect dining experience tailored by Head Chef Pedro Avilla.

Our menu features house-made pastas, fresh seafood, rotisserie meats, and classic Italian favorites, all paired with an extensive wine list and craft cocktails.

For private events, we offer two elegant dining spaces, each accommodating up to 100 guests—ideal for corporate gatherings, weddings, and special occasions. Custom menus are available for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

With state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, wireless microphones, and high-speed internet, we provide everything you need for a seamless event.

Reserve your table today on OpenTable and experience one of the best Italian restaurants in the Bay Area!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Dessert
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 961-9749
Website
http://www.dongiovannis.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Catering is available upon request - contact us for details and pricing! Experienced corporate catering to large events. We provide special Turkey catering for the holidays, along with delicious pumpkin ravioli. Thank you for your support, happy holidays!
Private party facilities
Ristorante Don Giovanni's banquet facility welcomes the possibility to service your personal event or Company's business needs with an inclusive pricing that includes choice of salads, entrees, and desserts.

Location
235 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
Neighborhood
Mountain View
Cross street
Villa
Parking details
Public parking is readily available. Public parking lots and street parking is available behind the restaurant and on surrounding streets.
Public transit
One block from Downtown Mountain View Caltrain and Light Rail station. VTA bus lines 34, 35, 51 and 52 stop at the Villa and Castro intersection.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Amaretto Cheesecake$9.95
Amaretto cheesecake topped with sliced almonds
Chocolate Mousse$8.95
Velvety rich mousse served with fresh berries
Cannoli$9.95
Cannoli filled with ricotta cheese and chocolate chips
Raspberry Sorbet$8.95
Gelato$8.95
Vanilla Gelato, Spumoni, Sea Salt Caramel with Truffle
Tiramisu$11.95
Layers of lady fingers soaked in amaretto and espresso filled with mascarpone cheese and shaved chocolate
Bread Pudding$12.95
House made bread pudding with vanilla gelato
Crème Brulee$11.95
Sweet custard with a caramelized sugar crust
Chocolate Lava Cake$14.95
Warm, decadent chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream

COGNAC

Courvoisier VSOP$20.00
Hennesy VSOP$25.00
Armagnac$20.00
Remy Martin VSOP$22.00
Martell XO$24.00
Remy Martin XO$35.00
Louis XIII$210.00
- 1 oz$210.00
- 1 1/2 oz$285.00

SINGLE MALT SCOTCH

Bushmills 10 Year$13.00
Glenlivet 12 Year$15.00
Glenfiddich 15 Year$16.00
Glenmorangie 18 Year$27.00
Johnnie Walker Black Label$14.00
Johnnie Walker Blue Label$45.00
Lagavulin 16 Year$20.00
Oban 14 Year$20.00
Macallan 12 Year$20.00
Macallan 18 Year$45.00

BOURBON & WHISKEY

Makers Mark$15.00
Woodford Reserve$17.00
Bulleit Rye$15.00
Bulleit$15.00
E.H. Taylor Single Barrel$18.00
E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof$55.00
Whistle Pig 10 years$17.00
Whistle Pig 12 years$22.00
Hancock's Reserve$22.00
Stagg Jr.$40.00
Rock Hills Farms Single Barrel$22.00
Blanton's Single Barrel$25.00
Weller Special Reserve$25.00
Weller 12 Years$30.00
Weller C.Y.P.B$60.00
George T. Stagg$130.00
William L. Weller$150.00
Sazerac 18 Years$100.00
Thomas H. Handy$65.00
Van Winkle 12 Years$120.00
RIP Van Winkle 10 Years$100.00

What 910 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ristorante Don Giovanni in Mountain View offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "excellent food," "fantastic service," and a "cozy ambiance." Regulars appreciate its "friendly staff" and "beautiful restaurant" atmosphere. Known for "delicious" pasta dishes and an impressive wine list, it's a local favorite for both casual and special occasions.

910 Reviews

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ED
San Francisco40 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Too noisy. Don't need to write 50 characters to say too noisy
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Liliana
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
It was alright considering we went on Valentine’s Day.
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Mike
San Francisco5 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
DG was not making eggplant parma on 2/14, a staple on their menu, and they were out of the tortellini at 6PM, not acceptable. Veal was very good. Wine was overpriced. Nicely decorated for Valentine's Day. Will try again when the eggplant is back on the menu.
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Sue VIP
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant and always have excellent food and we would give the service a 10!!!!!! Later this year we are planning a family reunion and they are at the top of our list to book the celebration because they have two private rooms that would be perfect to use! Sue R.
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Geri
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice restaurant, good selection of choices and very attentive wait staff. Fair amount of round tables. Appreciate the low noise level, cloth tablecloths, good acoustics and no noisy chairs when being seated or when leaving!
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Jill
Tahoe4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Group of 10 fam & friends for my husband’s 70th Birthday - loved the round table! Will be a fun memory of timed shared celebrating.
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Kimberlee
San Francisco17 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I made reservations for 4 at lunch on Saturday. We went to celebrate a birthday and spend quality time together. I had the chicken Marsala lunch special which also included a lentil soup (the best I’ve EVER had) and chocolate mousse for dessert. The food and service were outstanding! We will definitely return soon.
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Shirley
San Francisco26 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our group of 9 were extremely pleased with the food, service, ambiance in a very appropriate large round table.
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Michael
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service and a delightful birthday dessert!
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Melinda
Greater Boston3 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The kitchen forgot our order so we waited an hour with little explanation from the server. Excellent tortellini. Eggplant Parmesan mushy.
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FAQs

Ristorante Don Giovanni - Mountain View does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Ristorante Don Giovanni - Mountain View also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 961-9749.

Ristorante Don Giovanni - Mountain View is rated 4.7 stars by 910 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 11, 2025

7:00 PM

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Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ristorante Don Giovanni - Mountain View

235 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

Additional information

Cross street
Villa
Neighborhood
Mountain View
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Dessert
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public parking is readily available. Public parking lots and street parking is available behind the restaurant and on surrounding streets.
Public transit
One block from Downtown Mountain View Caltrain and Light Rail station. VTA bus lines 34, 35, 51 and 52 stop at the Villa and Castro intersection.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.dongiovannis.com/
Phone number
(650) 961-9749
Catering
Catering is available upon request - contact us for details and pricing! Experienced corporate catering to large events. We provide special Turkey catering for the holidays, along with delicious pumpkin ravioli. Thank you for your support, happy holidays!
Private party facilities
Ristorante Don Giovanni's banquet facility welcomes the possibility to service your personal event or Company's business needs with an inclusive pricing that includes choice of salads, entrees, and desserts.

Ristorante Don Giovanni - Mountain View

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Desserts

Amaretto Cheesecake$9.95

Chocolate Mousse$8.95

Cannoli$9.95

Raspberry Sorbet$8.95

Gelato$8.95

Tiramisu$11.95

Bread Pudding$12.95

Crème Brulee$11.95

Chocolate Lava Cake$14.95

COGNAC

Courvoisier VSOP$20.00

Hennesy VSOP$25.00

Armagnac$20.00

Remy Martin VSOP$22.00

Martell XO$24.00

Remy Martin XO$35.00

Louis XIII$210.00

SINGLE MALT SCOTCH

Bushmills 10 Year$13.00

Glenlivet 12 Year$15.00

Glenfiddich 15 Year$16.00

Glenmorangie 18 Year$27.00

Johnnie Walker Black Label$14.00

Johnnie Walker Blue Label$45.00

Lagavulin 16 Year$20.00

Oban 14 Year$20.00

Macallan 12 Year$20.00

Macallan 18 Year$45.00

BOURBON & WHISKEY

Makers Mark$15.00

Woodford Reserve$17.00

Bulleit Rye$15.00

Bulleit$15.00

E.H. Taylor Single Barrel$18.00

E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof$55.00

Whistle Pig 10 years$17.00

Whistle Pig 12 years$22.00

Hancock's Reserve$22.00

Stagg Jr.$40.00

Rock Hills Farms Single Barrel$22.00

Blanton's Single Barrel$25.00

Weller Special Reserve$25.00

Weller 12 Years$30.00

Weller C.Y.P.B$60.00

George T. Stagg$130.00

William L. Weller$150.00

Sazerac 18 Years$100.00

Thomas H. Handy$65.00

Van Winkle 12 Years$120.00

RIP Van Winkle 10 Years$100.00

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