Bistro Don Giovanni

Favorite place in Napa to dine and I live here! Great with food allergies and cross contamination. I have celiac disease. Never once gotten ill. Don’t miss their salmon. It is spectacular!! Been her many many many times and it never disappoints. Occasionally you may get a new waiter who isn’t familiar yet w celiac-ask for manager if they seem confused and let the manager take over. The kitchen gets it.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Went to dinner here while visiting Napa on my honeymoon. I went off the reviews on this app but when I sat down for dinner and asked server what GF options there were he didn’t even know what gluten was. He was going through menu asking me what could be gluten free. I didn’t feel very confident so I went safe and had salad with plain piece of salmon on top.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Outstanding food and a server who was very familiar with celiac disease. Lots of options on the menu - great food!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I had a very nice dinner here. The staff and servers were aware what Celiac disease was. While the menu doesn’t mark gluten free items, my server explained all the options that were safe. It was pretty much everything except the stuffed pastas like ravioli and the French fries (shared fryer). I had the beet and haricot vert salad, which was delicious, and a sea bass special with broccolini. For desert I had the flourless chocolate cake with a decaf coffee. Everything was very good, and I enjoyed the outside seating.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

Super! Staff knowledgeable, food delightful, & felt safe eating.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

Had a salad, risotto, and split both the creme brûlée and flourless chocolate cake with my husband. Delicious. Didn’t get sick. Would definitely return.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

LOVE Don Gio’s! I always get the same thing every time I go. I always start with the caprese salad, which is a must while going. Then I get the pesto mandilli with gf pasta. For dessert I either get the panna cotta with an almond cookie, butterscotch pudding or creme brulee! I’ve also tried the carpaccio (minus the breadstick), the caesar salad (minus the croutons), mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, and gelato. Never gotten sick here and will always love this place!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Was so excited to try this place. Ordered the GF bolognese and my Nima found gluten in it. The owner came out and explained they are careful with cross contamination, but flour can be in the air.

I did have a Caesar salad beforehand with no croutons and was fine...

Celiac friendly?

No

Several options including gluten free pasta and other entrees, but we ordered gf bolognese and the chicken entree and I ended up with some cross contamination symptoms.

Love this place. Ate safely. I was too full for a meal after wine tasting but had figs and prosciutto and also creme brulee. Staff was knowledgeable and great.

Knowledgable staff. Great gluten free pasta, carpaccio and creme brûlée!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff was super knowledgeable about what was safe. Had two pasta dishes. Zero glutening. The pasta is excellent and so are apps. It’s not a trendy restaurant but a reliable classic in Napa. Definitely coming back. Ask for a table overlooking vineyard.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I was recommended this by my Celiac cousin for my birthday dinner. Overall, I was impressed. The servers took my needs very seriously, and reassured me precautions would be made. I had the gluten free rigatoni with pesto and the butterscotch pudding (which is TO DIE FOR). I’m really happy I found a place my whole family liked and that kept me safe for my birthday dinner!

Celiac friendly?

Yes