Fontina Ristorante
| Address: | 349 Main St #150, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA |
| Phone: | +1 925-462-9299 |
| Site: | fontinas-ristorante.com |
| Rating: | 4 |
| Working: | 11:30AM–9PM 11:30AM–9PM 11:30AM–9PM 11:30AM–9PM 11:30AM–9:30PM 11:30AM–9:30PM 11:30AM–9:30PM |
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Susanne Halstead
Went to Fontina on a Friday night. The place was crowded, but they were able to accommodate us on a small two person table. The ambiance is set for upscale dining, and the menu reflects that ambition. The food however, does not even remotely live up to the expectation set. We had the calamari appetizer, the filet mignon with shrimp and the seafood risotto. All food was very poorly exdcuted. It is obvious that whoever is responsible for the recipes has never been to Italy. The seafood risotto had a safran rice base and then was smothered by a seafood mix in a tomato based sauce. It seems that it would be the exact mix that goes into their seafood pasta. The filet was missing flavor, the meat was tough, the shrimp were overcooked. To top it all of, the mashed potatoes were clearly from a bag, at $28 the plate I expect not to be served convenience food. Overall, the kitchen lacks skill and takes too many shortcuts.
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Marta Gomez
From the warm and friendly welcome at the front door to the "Thank you for coming!" good-bye from our server Juan, my family and I had a most wonderful dining experience at Fontina. It is always a good feeling to leave a restaurant wanting to return soon to try several other items on the menu. All five of us from three generations feel that way and are looking forward to the next time. We had appetizers that were fresh and not overcooked. Everyone ordered a different entrée and all of them were superb! Of course that called for desserts and they did not disappoint. The wait staff were attentive to our needs and engaging. The entire evening brought back memories of fine dining in Rome where there is mouth-watering food and conviviality.
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Jason Hopper
This place is incredible. Food is delicious. Service is impeccable. Went once and was impressed. Went a second time about a month later and was blown away when Juan addressed me by name. He recalled it from the one time I was there a month previously. Juan treated us like old friends and was on the spot with everything we needed. Ive eaten at countless restaurants near and far. This level of service and hospitality is very hard to find. The food menu, for honest and delicious authentic Italian cuisine, is incredibly reasonable in price. This place has vaulted to the top of my favorite Italian eateries. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed!
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Rick Scherle
Lets begin with the water, which tastes like it came out of a pond. I know, it seems like a picky thing, but it isnt; you use water to make everything in the restaurant so the first thing they need to do is install a decent water filter. The service was good, the people were nice and I enjoyed sitting on the patio, but the food was bland and tasteless. I ordered the "Steak Diavola" (sic). The fact that they misspelled it should have been a clue. It arrived slightly overcooked and completely without character. Would not buy again.
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Lynn Benson
The best fresh pasta - added grilled chicken to pesto chicken tortellini. They topped it off with roasted pine nuts and that sent the dish over the top! Delicious will definitely+ be going back. The wine paring they suggested was a delicious - an imported white Pigno Grisio. Will be back again soon! Thanks!
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Jim Silk
This restaurant has great food, moderately priced, and friendly service. I have been here many times and will continue to go back. The Calamari steak is the best Ive ever had and the vegetables that come with it are always fresh and tasty. Indoor and outdoor seating available. You wont be disappointed.
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S. Bailey
The calamari was the best my mother has ever had. She has ordered calamari in many restaurants all over California. I had the Chicken Marsala and it was exceptionally good. We will be returning next time we have lunch or dinner in Pleasanton.
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Jessica Slye
The food. The service. All worth it. As a visitor was looking for a place to eat and stumbled upon this. Glad I chose to eat here. The chicken parmesan was divine even though I never chose a basic. The creme brulee was one of the best.
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Ryan Blake
Good food but I dont think the menu has changed in a long time which is a bummer. I like their chicken and seafood plates. The pork chops were a little dry.
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A Private User
What a great place. Service was good, but the food was outstanding. The wine was good. creme brulee was great
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Derrick Tao
Love coming here for the lamb shanks. The garlic olive oil with the bread is also worth mention.
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Vichar Sanchar
I guess we were just unlucky. Neither the food nor the service were noteworthy.
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Gabriela Espinoza
Main course original and delicious! Plus great service and ambiance.
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Robert Perko
Ask for Farhad. He serves you with a warm Smile and expert service.
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David Z
Decent downtown restaurant. But there are better options out there.
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Ryan Speed
The food is delicious and the Italian Margarita is to die for.
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Sergio Civetta
Good italian food but not the best in Pleasanton in my opinion.
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Thick Freakness
Awesome lunch ... Super attentive .. beautiful surroundings.
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Lone Gerup Adamsen
Delicious seafood and excellent and kind service
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Fred Valdez
Food was fantastic, portions arent small either!!!
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Unsuk Jung
The food is okey, but a bit pricy for the quality
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John Pierce
Had a very nice brunch, albeit rather expensive.
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Gaurang Mehta
Great food, service and location.
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Donald
Very good food. Staff top notch
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Elizabeth Fisher
Very nice and great place
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Tim Lourie
size was way too small!!!
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Lisa Kemp
Great food, and service !
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Raymond Sisson
Very nice restaurant.
