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Ristorante Don Giovanni

3.6 (762 reviews)
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Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Trini S.

Service was great and it's a charming/cozy vibe inside, but was very unhappy with both our meals. Lackluster in flavor and the ravioli sauce was almost grainy? The drinks were nice, but I don't think I would ever return or recommend anyone dine in.

Pepperoni pizza
Vivi B.

What a great place to have a nice lunch during the week! The Italian decor is beautiful. Service is great. The chicken picatta was so lemony and delicious. They also have lunch specials that come with an app and dessert. Highly recommend!

Calamari Fritti
Mike D.

Great food with nice outdoor seating that's pet friendly. The food here is good and is on par with other Italian restaurants that I've eaten so far. The Frutti de Mare al Pomodoro is made well. The shell fish was not rubbery (rubbery if it's overcooked) and the sauce definitely has flavor and can be paired well with the bread that is served. The olive oil that is paired with the bread is very tasty and has a garlic spice kick to it. The calamari is okay but they served it in such a big plate and the portions was small so it looks like you're not getting what you paid for. The service was great. Fast service and the food came out fast. We dined on a late afternoon on a Saturday and the outside dining had a nice elegant decor. Yes it's on a pricey side but I feel as though this is the type of price you'll expect if you dine in other restaurants in the Mountain View with a downtown feel to it. Great place for a casual or fancy date night.

Claire L.

So expensive for what??: Food was fine but not at those prices. It feels like a formal place too, ambience wise, but the food did not match the vibes. The butternut squash ravioli was pretty disappointing and came with like 5 raviolis. So sad! I left still hungry. Fried calamari was decent. Bruschetta was mediocre, I could've made it myself. Go somewhere else on Castro, so many other places you could eat there!

Chocolate lava cake
Janet T.

I came here for a holiday dinner this past Th night with seven other people. It was party of 8. We had reservations at 6:15pm and we were seated right away. I ordered Frutti di Mare al Pomodoro as my entree and tiramisu for dinner. Both were delicious. I can't wait to come back to try other dishes. All my friends enjoyed their dishes too.

$35.00 "pre-fix" dinner specials

I have been coming here since I moved to the Bay Area in Jan 2000. I used to live just around the corner and was here at least twice a week. The food and service is phenomenal! This is a wonderful place for a date night or if you have a business dinner where you need to impress. (They also have private space for parties or meetings). My long time favorite is the linguine pesto (Their pesto cream sauce is the best I've ever had!) but my new addiction is the Caesar salad with grilled salmon. I also love their pizza! You honestly can't go wrong with anything on the menu! They just started a new "pre-fix" menu. It's only $35 and includes your choice of several salads or soup, a large variety of main courses (including salmon, short ribs, lamb shank, pork chop or various pastas AND your choice of a dessert. The owner told me he is going to keep the special going through the end of the year. The owner, John Akkaya, is a gem. He knows all his regulars by name and has a huge following. He's so welcoming and cares about the community. Every year for Thanksgiving he puts on a huge free Thanksgiving dinner for anyone who shows up. Every year he feeds hundreds of people. What ever you do, DON'T skip the bread and dipping sauce!! I have many times come by and grabbed a soup container full if I'm having guests over. Everyone loves their dipping sauce!

Fettuccine with prawns.
Erik E.

Don Giovanni on Castro Avenue is an absolute gem in Mountain View! I've eaten at so many Italian restaurants, and this one is by far the best I've ever been to. The food quality is out of this world, the service is incredible, and the atmosphere is just perfect. If you're looking for authentic Italian food with a great vibe for a date night or a family dinner, this is definitely the place. We actually just stumbled upon Don Giovanni while looking for a place to eat on Castro. The manager was standing at the door, and as a customer walked out, he said, "This is the best Italian food I've ever had!" We weren't sure if we had enough time to eat, but the manager was so incredibly nice, and with his charming Italian accent, he just invited us right in and told us to grab a table. What a welcome! The menu has such a wonderful selection of authentic Italian dishes. Our waiter was a fantastic guy, so courteous and super attentive. We started with a fresh salad and some warm bread, which came with this amazing authentic olive oil, garlic, and pesto dip. For our main courses, we ordered the fettuccine, the fettuccine with prawns, and the penne pasta with Italian sausage and bell peppers in a red sauce. Let me tell you, this was the best quality Italian food I've ever been served in a restaurant. The pastas tasted so fresh. The fettuccine sauces were genuinely creamy and seasoned just perfectly, clearly made with real ingredients. The prawns were generous and super fresh. And that penne pasta with the Italian sausage and bell peppers? It had such a delicious, fresh tomato flavor! I honestly can't explain how fresh and how much care went into making these perfect plates of food. The restaurant's atmosphere is just wonderful. It has this charming, old-world feel that's really comfortable and pleasant. Everything was spotless, the tables, the silverware. And the service? It was truly the best we've ever received, with so much attention to detail. The manager himself was a wonderful guy; he made sure we were comfortable and enjoying our meal and was great to chat with. Overall, this place gets 10 out of 5 stars from me! This is some of the best Italian food I've enjoyed in a very long time. This is hands down the best Italian food in the Bay Area. We are absolutely coming back here again!

Capellini Pomodoro with meatballs Linguine Pesto Butter Lettuce Salad
Nehir Ezgi K.

We stopped by for lunch on Tuesday. Our server's service was outstanding. The items he recommended turned out to be absolutely delicious. I don't know how it happens, but I've been looking for a good Italian restaurant that serves great pasta for a while now--most places end up being disappointing, or maybe I've just been unlucky. Even when I pay $40-50 or more for a plate of pasta, I often leave unsatisfied. But the pink sauce meatball capellini I had today was exceptional! The only thing I would change is the meatball portion -- it would have been perfect with 3 instead of 2. Other than that, I truly enjoyed everything. What impressed us the most was the service -- fast, efficient, and top notch. We will definitely be back. Thank you!

Calamari Fritti
Elisa A.

I came here many many years ago. I was hoping they still had their chicken fiorentina, I believe that's what it was called back then, but they no longer had it on the menu this last Sunday. I was not disappointed at all. I had the lasagna, and it was absolutely delicious. The bread that they bring to the table was great with the vinegar and the oil. My husband really enjoyed his chicken Marsala. He's said the mushroom were delicious. The calamari was so crispy and I love that it came out piping hot. Service was great! Definitely will be back. I made last minute reservations online, super easy!

Squid Ink Pasta with Salmon
Eric I.

First time here that we recall. We sat outside and had their $19.95 lunch special, which includes soup or salad, main course, and a small dessert. There were two of us and we had the minestrone soup and pumpkin soup, squid ink pasta with salmon and chicken Marsala, and two chocolate mousses. The food and service were very good! Served nice and hot and the portions sizes were very appropriate for lunch. Nice fresh bread basket with an olive/olive oil dip. Nice and peaceful outside, great food, friendly service. We enjoyed it and will come back again!

Lila C.

The food exceeded our expectations! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. The service was attentive, and the vibrant, colorful atmosphere made the dining experience even more enjoyable.

Steak so dry
Jess C.

I feel bad ripping on all the Castro St restaurants, but I've yet to find any good ones. This was yet another very mediocre (at best) Italian. * Risotto balls - 3 stars: standard * Calamari - 4 stars: The highlight of our starters * Burrata - 3 stars: How do you make burrata mediocre?! * Penne - 4 stars: I will say I was pleasantly surprised by this simple pasta dish. * Steak - 2 stars: So dry I couldn't swallow it. * Brussels Sprouts (Side) - 3 stars: Tasted like cafeteria food. * Tiramisu - 2.5 stars: Just not great....

the interior of a restaurant
Erich L.

Still very good Italian food in a more casual setting. I tried the spicy sausage pasta with red sauce and the butter lettuce salad. Also tried the pesto pasta the sauce is very creamy. Everything went well with a glass of wine. Service is great and they also have the payment system to use a QR code on your smartphone. Very good comfort food and value for your money. They don't have the antipasto platter anymore they should bring it back.

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Great service, owner personable. Good excellent! Loved setting. Been coming here for years. Hands down best in Mountain View.

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Very kid friendly. We were there with our 3-year-old granddaughter and they were great with her.

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Street parking and parking lot directly behind restaurant. There are parking garages on next street over. Due to the high number of restaurants on Castro Street, allow extra time to locate… Read more

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Ristorante Don Giovanni - italian - Updated May 2026

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