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    Bistro Don Giovanni

    4.2 (2.3k reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Sandee M.

    We loved the outdoor seating with the dainty sparkling strings of light. Service was impeccable and every single dish was divine - well prepared and delicious.

    SONOMA CUTRER "The Cutrer", Russian River Valley 2011
    Jo Ann D.

    Thank you Bistro Don Giovanni for making our one year wedding anniversary dinner so enjoyable! I booked online for a 815p reservation and mentioned in the note that we were celebrating one year together. Parking lot is large and I was so excited to see all the string lights they had everywhere! We checked in and sat down. Right away, the manager stopped by to congratulate us on or anniversary which I thought was so sweet and personable. He gave us some good recs on wine. I believe the name of our server was Nacho and he was great. He was attentive and personable. Spaghetti and clams: I loved it! Came with a lot of clams. Pasta Bolognese: my husbands selection an he said "it was great". Large servings. Ended the meal with top shelf butterscotch which is made with Maccallan whiskey. It was realllly good. You could taste the whiskey a little which I liked. Served with a really good biscotti. I really liked all the market lights hung in the patio area. It gives it a romantic vibe. There's so many hung up in the patio which I'm sure helps with ventilation and heat during the day. Once again, nacho and the manager wished us well on the way out. Such friendly staff, it feels like dining at a friends house. Would love to come back!

    GRILLED PORK CHOP
    Vanessa D.

    Second time here and somehow the meal wasn't as exceptional as I remembered it. Still good though. Ambiance was nice. Sad outdoors. Love that the outdoor patio is covered. We started off with the bread. Honestly expected it to be somewhat warm. It was not. To drink I had the rum based cocktail in the cooler mug, pretty good. Strong for sure. To eat I had the pork chops with potatoes. The pork chop was delicious and juicy. Did not like the orange things on top. I'd probs not ask for that next time. Tasted the margarita pizza. Kinda basic ngl. Knowing how great my first meal was when I first came, I'll have to try something else next time.

    Branzino- I was a little disappointed at the presents but it was delicious
    Spencer P.

    Definitely our favorite of all the places we ate while visiting Napa. We sat outside in the courtyard area. Our part of 8 qas promptly greeted by our server. Weather was perfect. Food was delicious and the drinks were flowing. They also gave us multiple deserts complimentary for my mom's birthday!! Would absolutely return !

    RISOTTO
    Shawna G.

    Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday and I knew we would be in for some delicious food! We ordered the calamari and olive fritte for appetizers that were hot, breaded and delicious! For our mains, I ordered the gnocchetti because it looked irresistible. It was even delicious the next day as left overs when more of the flavors had settled. We also ordered the hot Italian pizza that was pretty spicy! The broccolini on the pizza was delicious and a great flavor to add to the pizza! We also ordered some Cabernet Sauvignon to go with our food and those wines were also great with our dishes! Our friend brought a whole cake to celebrate the birthday girl and the staff brought the cake out as a surprise. After she blew out the candles, they took the cake, cut it up for our table and served it with vanilla ice cream which was very thoughtful! Overall, we had a great dining experience here as always!

    Shrimp RISOTTO! Yum
    Donna G.

    We were on a two day wine tour of Napa. Our lunch the second day was at the Bistro. Pulling up to the entrance were the most beautiful lemon trees. Had to pick a few! The place is on oasis in the middle of vineyards. The weather was fabulous so we ate outside Service was great but we almost missed our tour at Jarvis winery because meal was served at a very relaxed pace. Just another perfect part of our Napa Valley trip!!

    Essie L.

    Food was delicious, service was outstanding. My partner and I had our anniversary dinner her and we were not disappointed at all. The pasta and ravioli stole the show. The environment in the restaurant was lively and fun. Our waiter recommended just the right bottles of wine for our dinner and we enjoyed ourselves so much. This was one of the best meals we had while in Napa excited to go back.

    Creme Brulee
    Anthony E.

    This was one of the best meals I've ever had. The chicken Parmigiana with the fettuccine is what my dreams are made of. The service was fantastic from the staff, and loved the ambiance sitting outdoors with the vineyard as the backdrop.

    Beet & Haricot Vert Salad
    Jean W.

    BDG was outstanding! From start to finish, the food was delicious, Carlos, our server, was helpful and attentive, the ambiance was lovely~ the patio next to the vineyard was perfect on a warm evening. We started with the Beet & Haricot Vert salad, the salmon was to die for as was the branzino and the flourless chocolate cake with Cabernet was a nice ending. We will definitely come back again!!!

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    Sandra P.

    High end Italian atmosphere with good food and solid portions. Nothing over the top, but everything was enjoyable. The lemonade stood out, and the bread with olive oil was really good. Good service, I'd go again.

    Mango Berry Sorbetto with a cookie
    Robin H.

    Food was amazing, service outstanding. It's a bit loud whether you sit outside or inside but you can still have a conversation. Highly recommend

    SPAGHETTI & CLAMS
    Juliana M.

    My favorite restaurant in Napa by far! Outstanding on both of my visits. They make the best mashed potatoes I've had that aren't homemade. Their pasta dishes are delicious and in huge portions. I highly recommend getting their spaghetti and clams. For your first time, I also recommend requesting a table by the fountain if you're in a small group. It's absolutely beautiful and makes for a great experience while you're eating.

    Todd M.

    Fantastic Napa Valley Italian food. Authentic, inviting, casual, top notch food and service. So happy we decided to try this highly reviewed and rated restaurant out. Just a wonderful experience. I could write for a full page on this one but given it's been reviewed so much, I'm going to limit my review on here. The pasta was like you would expect for Napa Valley. We ordered pesto dish with flat pasta, bolognese with 3 kinds of meat ragu, bruschetta and a lemon desert with huckleberry on the side that was to die for. Everything was a 10. Highly recommended

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    Solid italian food in napa. All the traditional favorites with a good vibe. Good for large groups

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    Do they have parking or do you have to park on the street?

    Lots of parking

    Do they accommodate parties of up to 50 people or have private dining rooms?

    I know there is a private dining room next to the main dining room. I don't know how many people it would accommodate. Give them a call.

    Are they open for outdoor dining?

    Yes. both outdoor and indoor. However, it appeared they only had bar seating indoors. They have LOTS of outdoor dining with heaters if needed as well as umbrellas over the tables.

    Is this authentic Italian?

    Yes!!

    What is their happy hour like?

    It's a lot of fun! A lot of wine industry people. $5 Cocktails and Wines. Free appetizers. The bartenders are great get a seat at the bar!

    Are dogs allowed on the patio? And is there heat lamps so it would be warm enough to dine outside in February?

    I think small dogs on leash well controlled I have seen on patio, and yes there are heaters. But these type of questions are best asked restaurant staff or management. Have a good time, reservations for lunch and dinner can be critical.… Read more

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