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Ristorante Don Giovanni

235 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041-1203
650-961-9749
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Ranked #40 of 218 restaurants in Mountain View
Price range: $31 - $40
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Outdoor seating
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Villa
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.
Description: Ristorante Don Giovanni welcomes you to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine on Castro Street in Mountain View, California. The warm and inviting atmosphere complimented by the Italian decor, makes this the place to celebrate any special occasion, romantic dinner, or just a simple home cooked Italian meal. Lunch and dinner menus include: Antipasti, Insalate & Minestre, Pasta, Rotisserie, Panini, and Fish along with an extensive Wine list and Full bar. Let Ristorante Don Giovanni provide you with excellent service and facility for your next event. We offer custom tailored menus that are just right for your breakfast, brunch, lunch, and/or dinner needs. Our facility can provide: TV * VCR * PA SYSTEM WITH MICROPHONES * POWER POINT * OVERHEAD PROJECTOR * WIRELESS MICROPHONE * FLIP CHART STAND/PADS/MARKERS * DIRECT PHONE LINES AND INTERNET ACCESS * MOTEL AND TRANSPORTATION ACCOMMODATIONS
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Austin, TX
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013 via mobile

My husband and I discovered this restaurant by accident three years ago. We have never had a bad meal here. If we want what passes for Italian food (not cuisine), we would go to Olive Garden. Don Giovanni's is the best Italian restaurant we have found in this area. Last week I had the Linguine alla Mediterranea. The pasta was... More

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Almere
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15 reviews 15 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013

Let me try and start by saying something positive about the place: the girl that brought me to my table was nice and pretty. The wine was good. I should have been warned by the fact that nobody seems to speak Italian in this fake Italian restaurant and also the name should have been a clue. No Italian without an... More

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Yorktown, Virginia
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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013

I brought a large party here for dinner after a conference. It was easy to get reservations and they were flexible. The menu had lots of choices and it all sounded good. As I could only eat one dinner, my experience is limited, but everyone seemed pleased with their dinner. The food was excellent, and the portions were not too... More

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USA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The food was very good and the service was lovely. It's a little expensive but worth the occassional splurge for good Italian food.

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Geneva, Switzerland
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35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

Friendly place, good atmosphere, nice food, reasonably priced. We've had Carpaccio apetizers and Caesar salad, both really tasty.

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John A, Owner at Ristorante Don Giovanni, responded to this review
April 15, 2013

Thanks for this glowing review. You really captured the essence of our restaurant— friendly, fun and delicious! I appreciate you being such a big advocate of our business. Next time you need a night out, we'd be happy to whip something up for you! Cheers, John, Owner More

California
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013 via mobile

The service here is always warm and inviting. Atmosphere is nice. Good food. Great garlic balsamic dipping sauce.

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John A, Owner at Ristorante Don Giovanni, responded to this review
January 14, 2013

Thanks so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review! We're always trying to create a welcoming atmosphere, so it's great that you thought we were both 'warm' and 'inviting'! I'm also happy you are a fan of our garlic balsamic dipping sauce — certainly a crowd favorite. Look forward to welcoming you back again! Cheers, John Owner More

Ellsworth, Maine
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

The ravioli was very good and had a flavorful meat sauce. My coworker had the chicken parm and said it was excellent. The staff was pleasant and helpful and kept the water glasses full.

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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46 reviews 46 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 8, 2012

Ristorante Don Giovanni has very good food, and is a good value. Nice atmosphere. Attentive, staff. Reasonable prices. We had the Carpaccio and Bruschetta appetizers – none left. Veal and chicken dishes very well prepared and well-sauced (not to much or too little; not over or under concentrated). Desserts (bread pudding and crème brulee) were excellent (brulee had a hint... More

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SoCal
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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2012

Should have been fantastic but the food was okay. The prices on the wine was totally reasonable though. Excellent service!

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Mountain View, California
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Feels on the pricey side but is actually not too bad (mid to high teens to twenties per dish), and the food is definitely good. If your work offers the Passport discount program, this restaurant is a member. Service is good as well. Great for a business dinner or for a special occasion :)

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