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Bistro Don Giovanni

4110 Howard Lane (at Highway 29, near Salvador)
Napa
Tel. (707) 224-3300

Map | www.bistrodongiovanni.com

Donna and Giovanni Scala?s restaurant, which they?ve operated since 1993, is the place to find locals. On any given day you?ll see a who?s who of Napa winemakers, winery owners and swells who have houses in the valley. Pastas are must-order, but there?s also such things as pan roasted petrale sole with lemon caper butter; grilled pork chop with white beans and aged balsamic or puffy, lightly blistered pizza. The fireplace room, wood-oven pizza station, comfortable bar and covered patio, also with a fireplace, provide many dining options. The grounds overlook a vineyard and include a culinary garden, loads of flowers and a whimsical fountain.

 
Specialties: Fritto misto; beet and green bean salad; pizza; any pasta, including penne with duck ragout; seared salmon; roast half-chicken; grilled burger with onion rings; Bostini trifle.

Hours

Lunch, dinner daily

Cuisines

  • Italian
  • Mediterranean

Features

  • Credit Cards: Accepted
  • Disabled Access
  • Full Bar
  • High Chairs
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Parking: Easy
  • Parking: Free Lot
  • Lunch
  • Seating (100 (plus 25 in the lounge and 60 on the patio))
  • Reservations: Recommended

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Chronicle Review History

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04/03/2011

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Top 100 Restaurants 2011  -- Michael Bauer

04/04/2010

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Top 100 Restaurants 2010  -- Michael Bauer

04/05/2009

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Top 100 Restaurants 2009  -- Michael Bauer

04/06/2008

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Top 100 Restaurants 2008  -- Michael Bauer

04/01/2007

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Top 100 Restaurants 2007  -- Michael Bauer

04/02/2006

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Top 100 Restaurants 2006  -- Michael Bauer

04/03/2005

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Top 100 Restaurants 2005  -- Michael Bauer

04/04/2004

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Top 100 Restaurants 2004  -- Michael Bauer

04/13/2003

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Top 100 Restaurants 2003  -- Michael Bauer

02/03/2002

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Top 100 Restaurants 2002  -- Michael Bauer

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