La Fontana — Restaurant in Santa Clara

A mixed experience at La Fontana, Santa Clara

I recently dined at La Fontana and ordered the Chilean Sea Bass paired with a Lagunitas IPA. The sea bass was undoubtedly the highlight—perfectly cooked with a delicate, flaky texture and a beautifully seared exterior. The flavors were well-balanced, light yet satisfying, showcasing the freshness of the fish. Pairing it with the bold and hoppy notes of the Lagunitas IPA added a nice contrast and rounded out the meal.

However, the pasta I tried fell short. The flavor was far too bland for my taste, lacking the depth or seasoning needed to elevate the dish. For a restaurant of this caliber, I expected more attention to detail in the execution of their pasta dishes.

On the bright side, the ambiance was pleasant and relaxed, making it a comfortable spot for a meal, and the service was attentive without...

Good food. As the restaurant was closed for a special event, we ate in the bar area which was nice enough. Note: The bar and restaurant share the menu. In addition to the bar seating, they have high tables, low tables, and the one 'regular' height table. The restaurant ambiance did seem really nice though and would have been preferred over the bar. Zzz

I had grilled salmon on romaine. It was well cooked and flavorful. My dinner partners had calamari (with some shrimp), soup, and a shrimp pasta dish. All seemed very good and with good sized portions (the soup was practically 'meal sized').

The service was good and wait staff very attentive (water refills and service checks). Timing of food delivery was plenty fast for a friendly...

We were in the area and we decided to eat here. Also, my coworkers recommended it too.

I had the prime rib, it was so buttery soft and delicious! Also, we ordered the cioppino, fish and chips, and grilled sea bass. Everyone really enjoyed their dish. The staff was friendly and helpful. The service was quick, since we're the only customers.

Tip-If there's a 49er game and you're not staying @ the hotel, you won't be allowed to park here just to dine. Don't bother giving them a made up room number, they'll confirm the name matches the room number. Fortunately we reserved a room during a game.

They will suggest to park elsewhere. Bring cash for parking, there is several parking areas but it's expensive. I've seen prices up to $40...