La Fontaine Walnut Creek - Walnut Creek, California

Lili

A Romantic Gem !
We had the pleasure of dining at Lafontaine Restaurant in Walnut Creek on Valentine's Day, and it was an unforgettable experience!

Our server was exceptional - warm, knowledgeable, and patient. The food was divine, arriving promptly and presented beautifully. The ambiance was romantic, with a classic elegance that transported us to both France and Italy.

We highly recommend Lafontaine Restaurant for any special occasion or romantic evening out. The exceptional service, exquisite cuisine, and intimate ambiance make it a truly unforgettable experience.

Mike K.

Came here for a Thanksgiving dinner with family and enjoyed both the food and service. The atmosphere is modern and very clean. I had the steak and frites; delicious. My family enjoyed their entrees as well. The dessert were amazing and if I could eat them all, I would. Highly recommend this place.

Jenn J.

Great atmosphere for casual drinks. Half of the restaurant setting like a bar, low armchairs with small tables. The food was good except the mussels in the Bouillabaisse may not at their freshest status. The portion however is very generous and the waitress was kind enough to ask the kitchen to split the food to two plates and at half portion, the size is adequate for a normal meal. At the same time we ordered Grill octopus as appetizer and it tasted great but at $24 price tag, we only got with one leg. I would say that was too small portion for the price. So we have mixed feelings about whether this is a restaurant we should be eager to visit again.

diane M.

We had a nice intimate valentine's dinner. Good ambiance with dim lights. My boyfriend enjoyed a glass of their smoked old fashioned and the beef wellington. Definite must try. I had a glass of the basil lemon drop, only thing i'd say is that the stem of the glass it was served in was sticky perhaps from the syrup on the rim. I ordered the pistachio crusted lambchop which was also good. Excellent side of roasted potato and forgettable veggies. Overall, we had a delicious dinner here.

Jessica M.

We dined here for a Mother’s Day brunch and it was delightful. Friendly service, delicious food, and strong drinks.

I knocked off a few points because knowledge of the wine list / taste characteristics seemed rather lacking (I had to return a glass of wine, which I HATE to do) but that wouldn’t keep me from coming back.

There’s a fun mix of restaurant, lounge, and bar seating. Recommend for a cozy family dinner, drinks with friends, and anything in between.

A H.

A very sophisticated and elegant place to eat. The ambiance, service and food are great.

Brian B.

Nicely decorated and upscale atmosphere. Old Fashioned was sub par and cab franc was thin and weak. Bread was okay, lentil soup was tasty and octopus was delicious. Ordered the pistachio encrusted lamb which was undercooked. They still charged me full price and service was very slow and amateur.

Kim P. P.

Delicious food, attentive service, and generous portions! The focaccia came out warm and freshly baked. We ordered 3 appetizers, 3 entrees, and 1 dessert. The arancini and Caesar salad were the favorites of the apps. Really great tasting Caesar dressing! My parents loved their branzino and bouillabaisse. I was pleased to see quite a few vegetarian friendly options. The Pollo d’Angelo pasta is so delicious. The sherry wine cream sauce is flavorful without being overly rich. They happily accommodated my request to have the chicken on the side. The profiteroles filled with vanilla bean gelato were the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. The pastry puffs were nice and warm, which complimented the ice cream filling. My mom doesn’t like chocolate sauce, so requested it on the side and they also gave us a side of berry sauce as requested. Service is very professional and our server was really lovely. Tonight they even had live music from the Mirage Band which added nice ambiance to dinner. Looking forward to enjoying another meal there!