Fodor's Expert Review Bistro Don Giovanni
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Napa
Italian
Fodor's Choice
Giovanni Scala opened this boisterous roadhouse restaurant in the mid-1990s, and it's still a hangout of Napans who appreciate its Cal-Italian bistro cuisine, prepared with flair by Scott Warner, Scala's executive chef and partner. Warner augments the greatest-hits lineup—fritto misto (deep-fried calamari, onions, fennel, and rock shrimp), spinach ravioli with lemon-cream or tomato sauce, slow-braised lamb shank, and wood-fired pizzas—with daily specials based on seasonal ingredients.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Patio and garden dining
- Specialty cocktails and aperitifs
- Broad selection of Napa, Sonoma, and international wines