I was anxiously awaiting the opening of La Fontana Trattoria. My review mostly tonight is for the owner and staff. What a welcome from the owner and the rest of the team. When I want Italian, this is exactly what I want! Italian owned and you feel like family when you walk in the door. This seems like a great place to sit, relax on the patio, enjoy your company, enjoy a bottle of wine and great food when you're not in a rush....when you have time to really enjoy your evening and a great meal. I believe that they are waiting for their liquor license so you are currently able to b.y.o.b. for a minimal corkage fee. There is a party store right next door but their wine selection is minimal (CVS across the street actually has a fairly decent selection if you forget to plan ahead.)
I ordered a pizza tonight (although their menu has some amazing dishes, I went with quick take home food) When I go back and dine in, I will have to try one of their pasta dishes. Based on the delicious sauce on the pizza, I have to think the rest of their menu will be great!
I support local businesses and La Fontana seems to have made a choice to be a local, neighborhood restaurant and therefore they do not have the luxury of hungry tourists just walking by and seeing their menu like other restaurants just 2 miles away in Old town. That is exactly why I was anxiously awaiting their opening. So glad I stopped in and gave them a try. I will be back!