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OenotrivsBistro Don Giovanni
Both Oenotri and Bistro Don Giovanni are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Bistro Don Giovanni ranks slightly higher than Oenotri. Bistro Don Giovanni has a TripExpert Score of 82 with praise from 8 reviewers such as Tasting Table, Lonely Planet and Where.
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The Infatuation
1425 1st St, Napa, CA 94559-2815
From $20/night
San Francisco Chronicle3.0
"The pizza was as good as I remember, with a soft, pliable crust with just a hint of crispness. The tomato sauce on the margherita ($14) was naturally sweet and salty." Full review
Fodor's "A lively spot to sample house-made salumi and pastas, thin-crust pizzas, and entrées that might include roasted squab, Atlantic salmon, or pork sausage." Full review
Lonely Planet "Housemade salumi and pastas, and wood-fired Naples-style pizzas are the stars at always-busy Oenotri, which draws crowds for daily-changing, locally sourced, rustic-Italian cooking." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This restaurant takes Southern Italian fare as seriously as Napa takes its cabernet." Full review
Where "This unique restaurant in revitalized downtown Napa combines the farm-to-table approach to food with the rarely seen cuisine of Italian regions like Sicily, Campania and Calabria." Full review
Tasting Table "They're everything you could want in wine country (and beyond), but be warned: This is a restaurant that's difficult to go to just once." Full review
Zagat4.1
"Paired with an “incredible” wine list, “delicious artisan pizzas and housemade pastas” among other Southern Italian staples fill the bill at this “fine establishment” in Downtown Napa;..." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Farm-fresh, southern Italian fare in the heart of Napa." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"No sweeter greeting than the aroma of wood smoke that beckons diners into this downtown standout. And with its Neapolitan pizza oven, sunny textiles and exposed brick—looks as good as it smells." Full review
The Infatuation "This Italian spot feels more like San Francisco than Napa, and is known for a daily-changing menu of perfectly charred pizzas, fresh pastas, and stuff from the garden" Full review
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The classic margherita is always a great choice, along with the pesto pappardelle or tortellini with black garlic, honey brown butter, walnuts, and ricotta—make sure you order both.
Bistro Don Giovanni San Francisco Chronicle Fodor's Michelin Guide
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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
