We dined here back in 2024 and came in hoping it would be just as good as we remembered. It absolutely blew our minds again! We started with the fritti, carpaccio, and beet salad -- every dish was incredible, and I truly mean that. For entrées, we had the veal parm, lemon ravioli, and pesto pasta dish, all of which were outstanding. We finished with some of the best tiramisu we've ever had. Be prepared: you'll leave full, happy, and convinced you just had one of the best meals Napa has to offer! read more

Bistro Don Giovanni - Italian Near Me - Napa, California

BIstro Don Giovanni Is a huge Italian restaurant, very deceiving from the outside. When you first enter it appears to be a small Italian restaurant with a bar, like magic it opens up to a huge outside seating patio. That atmosphere is one of friendly banter and laughter under bright lights that look like stars. Now the food, we read the fantastic menu with all kinds of delicious options, when the server Tony approached us we quickly ordered the grilled octopus $20, my wife ordered the Guanciale & wild mushroom * a guanciale is bacon from the pork jowls. It was rich buttery savory flavor I was going to order the spaghetti and Clams, my wife who knows me so well asked the waiter if they can make spaghetti and meatballs as that is what I was craving, the waiter said yes then he asked if I would like it spicy or regular, what!?! SPICY PLEASE, I was so excited and off the menu dream come true, and let me tell you it did NOT disappoint, the flavor was amazing! The heat from the spice was perfect, the spaghetti is made fresh daily. The sauce made fresh, the tomatoes, onions, all spices are fresh. And beyond words. $34 I ate the whole thing something I don't often do anymore. Man I will come back with the tribe my boys would love this place. But tonight is date night and me and my wife had an amazing meal at an amazing place and the only thing better than the food was my beautiful wife's company. 5 out of 5 stars, well deserved. read more

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If you're in Napa and looking for a spot that truly lives up to the hype, Ristorante Don Giovanni is it. This place came highly recommended by pretty much everyone around town, so we had to check it out, and now I completely understand why. From start to finish, everything was a 10/10. The service was excellent. I wish I could remember our waiter's name because he absolutely killed it and made the whole experience seamless. The food? Incredible. I had the pasta bolognese and the steak frites, and both were packed with flavor. Everything tasted fresh, rich, and perfectly executed. And I know this might sound random... but the white beans?? A hidden gem on the menu. Seriously don't skip them. So good! Portion sizes were just right for me, not overwhelming, but definitely satisfying. The outdoor dining area is absolutely gorgeous and adds such a nice touch to the overall experience. It's deff one of those places where you can just sit back, relax, and sip your wine! Safe to say, I'll definitely be back. Highly recommend! read more

Bistro Don Giovanni - PASTA BOLOGNESE & WHITE BEANS & STEAK FRITES - Italian Near Me - Napa, California

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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 ! read more

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This place is wonderful! The outdoor garden setting, vineyard atmosphere, efficient & friendly service and delicious food put you in the Italian countryside! Don Giovanni's is one of our favorite places! read more

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! read more

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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!! read more

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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. read more

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We had heard great things about this place and were excited to try it but unfortunately it fell short. The hosts were not very pleasant. Interactions felt a little weird. They were not directly rude but they did not come across as particularly kind or welcoming. The bartenders also seemed extremely overwhelmed. We ordered eight different cocktails throughout the evening hoping to find one we liked, but every drink was overly sweet, syrupy, & tasted almost pre made. The food was also underwhelming and generally under seasoned. The best part of the experience was our server Nicolas. He was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service. Unfortunately, the food and drinks just did not live up to the hype. read more

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. read more

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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!!! read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

Bistro Don Giovanni - SPAGHETTI & CLAMS - Italian Near Me - Napa, California

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 read more

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Perfect place to start our holiday. We sat outside and loved the atmosphere. The heaters warmed up the space nicely and made everything feel cozy without taking away from the ambiance. We ordered the insalata mista to share and wow... easily one of the best salads we've ever had. Great portion size, fresh lettuce and apples, light dressing, and the walnuts tasted house made and not overly sweet. Everything tasted so fresh. I had the ravioli in lemon cream sauce and it was absolutely to die for. Didn't realize how hungry I was until that first bite. Hubby had the spaghetti and clams and loved every bite. The clams were huge, juicy, and full of flavor. For dessert we had the butterscotch pudding and were completely blown away. Dont skip dessert. Special mention to Carlos, our waiter. Every recommendation he gave us was exquisite. Excellent food, excellent service, great wine, and such a beautiful experience overall. Our only complaint is that we can't bring the restaurant home to Miami with us. read more

We were referred to come here after an extensive wine tasting and we were hungry! Luckily we're able to snag a table in the peak of lunch. This place was boomin with business and we had heard great things. They brought out some complimentary focaccia which was on point along with a spicy olive oil concoction. The server was so nice and helped make some recommendations for us. We started with the calamari and large caesar salad which was plenty to share around the table. There were some other fried veggies that accompanied the calamari so I enjoyed that. Veal Parmigiana was solid. I don't really eat fettuccine Alfredo but the bite I took was addicting. It was creamy and not overwhelming and I wanted more. Pollo Alla Diavalo - They cooked this chicken to perfection! I mean the crispiness they got on that skin was insanity. The chicken was juicy, crispy, tender and that just underneath was full of flavor. I was pleasantly surprised by that dish. Hubby got their GF bolognese with Casarecce pasta. That was so nice because most bolognese we've had GF has been with a rigatoni so this was a nice change. Lastly, I got the ravioli and was able to do a 50/50 split on the sauces which I was so happy about. The entire experience was so fun with passing the plates around and getting to try each other's food. I felt like we were at an Italian home. The portions were nice sizes and all the flavors were there! I can see why this place continues to be so busy, even for lunch! read more

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This is a great place for an Italian meal! The outside area is gorgeous and they have heaters outside if needed. Our server, Jefferson, was outstanding! He was entertaining and very knowledgeable about the menu. We enjoyed the dinner and his company. His recommendations were on point. My pasta was so tender and the sauce was excellent. We may go back if we have time while in the area. read more

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Adorable spot, our first time here after hearing about it for so long. The meatballs were good, not great- a little dry but the sauce and polenta helped. The gnocchetti with the lamb ragu was perfection, 10/10, would order this again and again. The bambini pizza was great but definitely too many French fries. I think I dig the concept, but less would be more here. Service was spot on, checked on us just the right amount. read more

Bistro Don Giovanni - Italian Near Me - Napa, California

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I came to celebrate my girlfriend's 39th birthday, and the experience was excellent. The service was exceptional and very attentive from the moment we walked in. The staff truly made us feel welcomed and catered to throughout the evening. The flavors were outstanding. The pork chops and the New York steak were perfectly seasoned phenomenal in flavor, with a great texture, tender, and very juicy. I would definitely recommend this place for a date night, birthday celebration, or any type of anniversary. read more

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We came here as a party of 8 on Friday night (9/19). The restaurant itself is beautiful, but the food and service were disappointing. It took at least 25 minutes just to get our first round of drinks. Because of that wait, most of us avoided ordering a second drink or dessert since we figured it would take too long. Service felt slow overall. Our server didn't come by often and it took multiple asks to get simple things like balsamic vinegar. One side of vegetables we ordered never even came. When the food arrived, almost everyone's dish was lukewarm. We had lamb shank, pasta(s), branzino, and more, and only 2 or 3 things were served hot. I ordered the branzino along with a friend. Mine came out without the lemon caper sauce and I had to ask for it, while my friend's dish had the sauce. Both of our fish also had a lot of bones even though we were told it would be boneless. My friend didn't even finish hers because it was too many bones to deal with. Overall, the setting is great but the service and food did not match the atmosphere. read more

Bistro Don Giovanni - Branzino which had no sauce and I had to ask for it on the side - Italian Near Me - Napa, California

My husband ordered seabass on special. We have had it before and loved it. This time it was terrible! He had three small pieces layer on veggies that were cold. Fish had no taste at all. Maybe it was from frozen? Waiter failed to check with us to see if food was ok. He would have sent it back but I had finished my meal. Very disappointing! We will not be returning! Expensive dinner! read more

So pissed off, drove 45 minutes to celebrate my anniversary to arrive to them being closed for 30 minutes because the power went out and we had not been called and notified. When complainted to employees about not receiving a call the excuse was that the managers were on the phone calling everyone, however we still never received a call even after leaving. We we told to call the sister restaurant and guaranteed they would take care of us however we called and they said they could only take us 3.5 hours later. Im so disappointed, wasted 45 minutes of our time and gas. Gas is expensive!!! read more

Food was amazing. The deep fried anchovy stuffed olives were a tasty crunchy start. The beet salad had the unami flavors of fennel, Roquefort and beets. The ravioli were tender pockets of cheese filled lemon twang bombs that melted in my mouth. Topped off the day with Bostini Trifle that was just the topper of an amazing dinner without overload. Our waiter Jefferson was quick, friendly and top tier in service. This is a great place to dine! Highly recommend. read more

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Review #49. A trip to Napa with my bro. After an excellent wine tasting at Seven Apart (thanks Catie), we decided to hit the Bistro for some grub. BDG is a gorgeous outdoor dining space with views of the Cliff Family winery. We started with Olive Fritte....fried Spanish olives & marcona almonds. A large portion of perfectly fried olives. Our entrees were the house favorite Spaghetti & Clams, which is better referred to as Clams & Spaghetti given the abundance of sweet clams. I thoroughly enjoyed my huge portion of Veal Parmigiana with mozzarella di bufala, parmigiano reggiano and fettuccine alfredo.Delicious. Service throughout our meal was top notch. We will definitely be back to the Bistro next time in Napa. read more

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Service was quick efficient and consistent. It's not about the "elegance" here it's just constant service people slapping wine good and water down on the table at all times. Which I honestly loved. Outdoor patio had a great setting to it. Loved the risotto. Wine list was on point. Had deals and steals. Thank you! read more

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After a winery tour, we wanted a nice place for lunch. This had a reservation that lined up well before heading home. I made a reservation online. Parking can be difficult, but there were spots. The hostess felt cold after I mentioned I have a reservation for 6 and a high chair. We got seated some minutes later. The server was also cold. We ordered appetizers and drinks. That came a while later. We then put our orders in. The food took a while to come out. And not all at the same time. Before the food came, we had spilled wine. Our fault, sure. The server didn't even bother helping with rags nor asked to fill the glass. Mind you, the entire table was just red with wine all over. We had to flag down a different server for extra rags. Fried olives are good if you like olives. Can be salty. The calamari/shrimp/green bean appetizer was pretty good. Rigatoni bolognese was good. Nice al dente to the pasta. Meat sauce was flavorful. The Veal parmigiana was good. The veal was tender and fried nicely. The alfredo it came with was good as well to balance it. The Gnoccheti was enjoyable as well. The Seared salmon came last. We had to flag down our server, wherever he was the entire time, to double check. That didn't come out for another 5 minutes after asking. Meanwhile, everyone else was anxious and halfway through their dishes. Good food, but service is not there. Perhaps it's a big party and the 20% auto kicks in. On the way out, all the servers were sitting up front. Break time? Sure. But doesn't look good with patrons coming in and out. Especially having to flag them down a few times for our visit. read more

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We stopped for lunch by to carb up after an afternoon of wine tasting in nearby Sonoma. This has always been a solid, staple restaurant in the Napa Valley. We were seated promptly and all the wait staff we encountered were friendly and helpful. My wife got the spinach ravioli with a lemon cream sauce and I got the bolognese. Outstanding al dente pasta dishes. The ambiance is bustling. We enjoyed our lunch and would return again when in the area. read more

Bistro Don Giovanni - Dining room - Italian Near Me - Napa, California

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Wow! After leaving Raymond Vineyards, our wine consultant recommended Bistro Don Giovanni. We quickly grabbed reservations and were excited to try them out. They have tons of parking out front. We were seated on the patio and greeted with the most delicious complimentary bread and oil. For starters, we grabbed the fritto misto & that was a great decision. The shrimp, calamari, and vegetables were fried perfectly, not overly breaded - JUST DELICIOUS! Hubby had the lamb meatball dish that came with white beans and zucchini. The meatballs were juicy, savory, and overall fantastic. My short rib ravioli was also really good, I just wish they add a little more short rib inside of them, because the dish didn't fill me up. For dessert, they had cheesecake, and that is a non negotiable for my husband. The cheesecake was the perfect end to our dinner at Don Giovanni. I would love to visit again we come back to Napa! read more

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Amazing service, vibes and fantastic food! Bistro Don Giovanni is such a great spot for your next Napa trip! Their staff is absolutely on top of it making sure that waters and wine glasses stay full. I love love loved the mushroom pizza and enjoyed the butterscotch pudding. Everything was great and would 100% go back! read more

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I wanted to love this place. It came so highly recommended. I would give it 3.5 stars. While nothing was gravely wrong, they didn't make us feel special or welcome and the food wasn't my favorite. We had reservations and arrived on time. Upon checking in, we were given a choice of sitting inside or outside. We chose inside because of my husband's allergies. Then we were told we had to sit outside. We were seated next to a large party of 20 ladies. They were very noisy. Flies buzzed around our table, we were completely forgotten/ignored for 10 minutes before water was brought over and then the server arrived. Our server was efficient, but not friendly. We ordered fried olives. While they were good, it wasn't what we expected. My husband ordered the pasta of the day. I ordered the halibut, which was also a special for the day. We split a glass of wine. My husband's pasta dish was good. He really liked it. My halibut was served with veggies that were divine. The fish had a green sauce, not pesto, that had an herb flavor I couldn't identify. I could only eat two bites of it. I'm not picky and I love to cook. I couldn't get over that flavor I don't know and I couldn't eat it. We both ordered dessert. My husband had the flourless chocolate cake and I had salted caramel gelato. I would have gladly eaten that gelato for dinner. It was superb. The chocolate cake was excellent. We didn't have a bad experience, but felt it could be better. I'm sure other people will truly love this restaurant. I would rather try another fabulous Napa restaurant than return here. read more

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This is a great place. You are in the Napa area and you need just a real nice authentic down home Italian venue..this is the place. With a great upscale and asthetically appealing ambiance, this is hands down an experience. We went in more for appetizers, but exited having shared a nice Mista salad that was awesome with the lettuce, fruit, walnuts and pears and dressing..great! Then we also had the rigatoni and shared the grilled branzino. Once we felt like happy puffed out Italians..( I can say this I am half Italian) we had to call it a day..until my eyes caught the flourless Cab Chocolate Cafe...Woweee!! In Napa, you have to make this a spot to try..I am sure you will be giving a personal phone call back to Mr Don Giovanni ;-) giving your glowing È squisito !!! read more

My wife got the SCALLOP RISOTTO, and MAN did i wish i ordered that too, was buttery, delicate, textured just perfectly in my mouth. The flavor would linger in a good way as well. I got the pizza to share, but ended up eating it all because the wife was focused on the risotto, dont blame her, SO GOOD. Service very attentive and friendly Ambiance was nice n cozy, especially on the rainy night that we had Bistro Don Giovanni read more

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I've seen this restaurant when we drove by many, many months ago and remember being enchanted by all the fairy lights at night. This then led me to promptly look up what business was at this location and it has since lived rent-free in my mind. Now it's been a while since our last day trip to Napa, so we decided to take advantage of the nice weather, and drive to wine country for lunch and some wine tasting. Bistro Don Giovanni was a top pick because there's ample outdoor seating, and they're dog friendly! The dining patio is very cute and there's an assortment of umbrellas/coverings to shield you from the sun. They also had plenty of fans to help cool patrons down. We ordered the beet and haricot vert salad ($18), pasta of the day/ravioli cacio e pepe ($35), and a seared salmon entree ($42). We were given complimentary focaccia to start and the bread was excellent! Soft, pillowy, and packed full of flavor. They asked if we wanted more, and I used every last bit of self-restraint to decline. The salad was light and refreshing. The beets were cubed so it was easy to eat, and the gorgonzola cheese really brought the dish together. I felt so healthy eating this! The ravioli came with bits of pear for some added sweetness, and it paired quite nicely (excuse the pun). There were six pieces of ravioli, so portions are a bit small here. I had 2.5 pieces before I offered the rest to my fiancé in exchange for his mains. Salmon was cooked well! There was a nice seared crunchy top, and it was not overcooked either. The mashed potato accompaniment on the plate was also delightful! Reminded me of Joel Robuchon potatoes, ugh, I could eat a whole bowl of that alone. Service was good. They made sure our water cups were never emptied and also welcomed by fur baby with some treats. Would definitely come back for a future visit! read more

Charming Italian Restaurant, came here for an Anniversary dinner, been here a couple of times already, but can't stop thinking of the great service and the food! The restaurant is not huge, parking can be packed especially on a Sunday afternoon, but if you want an authentic, romantic atmosphere, eat here, you won't be disappointed! We were having a frutti di mare craving- seafood tastes fresh, and paired beautiful with their wine. We will be back! read more

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

Another recommendation from Tish on the move! This food was absolutely delicious. We didn't have a reservation, but were able to sit on the heated patio which was very comfortable. We started with the olives, which are seasoned and fried. Delicious if you like olives. We then moved to the pesto pasta. With a sprinkle of added salt, it's top notch. For my entree, I went with the risotto with scallops. It was so delicious! read more

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