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Bistro Don GiovannivsCiccio
Both restaurants are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Bistro Don Giovanni ranks slightly better than Ciccio. Bistro Don Giovanni ranks #8 in Napa Valley with accolades from 8 reviewers such as San Francisco Chronicle, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Bistro Don Giovanni
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4110 Howard Ln, Napa, CA 94558-1635
From $20/night
San Francisco Chronicle3.5
"The grounds, which overlook vineyards, include an expansive garden and beautifully designed fountain. Pastas and pizza shine, but so does anything from the grill or wood oven." Full review
Fodor's "At this boisterous bistro with a roadhouse feel you can peek past the copper pots hanging in the open kitchen to see the 750°F wood-burning oven." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Located just off Highway 29, Bistro Don Giovanni can be easy to pass, but driving by would mean forgoing incredible Napa people-watching and superbly consistent Italian food." Full review
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If it's sunny, choose one of the rattan chairs on the peerless, postcard-perfect garden terrace.
goop "They’re known for classic Italian fare, with excellent homemade pasta—the fettucine Bolognese with duck ragu is a must-order. Ask to sit outside in the perfectly charming garden space." Full review
Lonely Planet "This long-running favorite roadhouse serves modern-Italian pastas, crispy pizzas and wood-roasted meats." Full review
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Request a vineyard-view table (good luck).
Where "This culinary institution near the southern end of the valley’s winery corridor offers the charm of a Mediterranean country bistro, with a shaded porch and such fare as house-made pasta entrees." Full review
Tasting Table "A reigning member of Downtown Napa's old restaurant guard, this lively Italian bistro is the kind of place you want to be a regular at." Full review
Zagat4.5
"its “excellent” food and “lengthy” wine list to the “lovely” setting and “lively” atmosphere; “top-notch” service...make for “destination” dining that's an “escape to perfection.”" Full review
Gayot14.0
"Bubbling bistro with satisfying Italian fare." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Your veggie choices here are pretty slim. But if you're channeling your inner carnivore you're in for a treat. Austrian dishes couldn't be more authentic and meals are reasonably priced." Full review
Ciccio San Francisco Chronicle Fodor's Lonely Planet Tasting Table Zagat Michelin Guide
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6770 Washington St., Yountville, CA
From $3/night
San Francisco Chronicle3.0
"The pizza is excellent, too, but the entire restaurant comes together in a trendy, chic way." Full review
Fodor's "Seasonal growing cycles dictate executive chef Polly Lappetito's menu, with Tuscan kale and white-bean soup, wood-fired sardines with salsa verde, and a mushroom, Taleggio, and crispy-sage pizza." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The small, frequently changing menu at this family-owned Italian place is dependent on the season and likely to include just a couple of veggies, pastas, meat options and four to six wood-fired pizzas." Full review
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There's a Negroni bar and many delicious wines from the owner's Altamura Ranch, along with a prix-fixe chef's dinner (by limited reservation) that includes menu and off-menu favorites for visitors to choose from.
Tasting Table "This Yountville restaurant is so mellow and welcoming that it can be easy to overlook just how damn good the food is." Full review
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We recommend trying the wine produced by the family-run restaurant, but don't miss a cocktail from its dedicated Negroni bar.
Zagat "A small Italian restaurant on the edge of Yountville, Ciccio's pizzas are a great option for a casual meal after a day of wine tasting." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"A pleasant contrast to the sleek new spots around town, Ciccio’s country-style curtains and slatted front porch are a ticket to another era (and a hot ticket at that, since tables are hard to come by)" Full review
Travel + Leisure "“Don’t miss Ciccio," says Jeffers. "It's a local favorite that doesn’t take reservations and is home to some of the best pizzas and pasta in the valley.”"
