New Chef
For those who don't know, Fontana's recently hired a new chef, Matt Broucaret who worked for Thomas Keller at Bouchon (the informal end of the French Laundry). New American, Californian, all fresh and delicious.    [19 Jul 2002 20:53:37]

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Recommended Dishes: Polenta crusted Hallibut with Ratatouille, grilled local king salmon with sauteed spicey broccoli rabe, spicey red peppers and toasted garlic. salmon fritters.

     ­Otto Schweigenthaler   

The Best Italian in Cupertino!
Truly a great evening of food fun and wine.    [17 Feb 2003 11:31:03]

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Recommended Dishes: rack of lamb

     ­Anonymous   

An Even Better Chef
Just found this web site. I believe Fontana's has another new Chef - Rick Ebster - background in Italian fine dining. I sit at the eating-bar, and the kitchen seems better. Awesome specials!    [08 Aug 2003 12:31:48]

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Recommended Dishes: gorgonzola salad and one of his meat dishes

     ­Carmen V.   

Tipping Policy
We like Fontana's, but find their policy of a 19% automatic surcharge for parties of 8 or more disagreeable. We understand 15%, but 19% is excessive; if anything a large party is more profitable for both the restaurant and the server, and high-end mandatory gratuity is not very customer-friendly!    [17 May 2004 23:36:22]

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     ­LaurelMenloPark   laurel at leonead dot com

Horrid
Horrid. Food terrible, service terrible, way overpriced.
Waited over half an hour for drinks. Drinks and (complimentary)bread ended up coming AFTER the ordered food. Asked waiter about it but received no appology whatsoever, just "oh, my busboy will bring it," "oh, my busboy is slow." Ordered angelhair pasta with lobster in a light creamy sauce. Dish had NO TASTE. Not enjoyable at all. A waste of a meal.    [11 Apr 2005 19:36:07]

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     ­Anonymous