We visited La Fontana last night. I've seen it many times as I drive Thomas Road, but it is a little off the beaten path at about 100 yards east of Hayden. The cheesy fountain in the front of this former laundromat is the giveaway. Parking is in the back and it is adequate.
Franco greeted us ate the door. What a great host. Dapper, courteous, accomodating, and quite the gentleman. His meal suggestions were spot on. He even had the house make me an off-the-menu anchovies and peppers appetizer.
The lasagna was great, the gnocchi is off the charts. My seafood pasta was to die for. Absolutely top flight ingredients and preparation.
And, the price was absolutely reasonable.
Oh yeah--the wine is terrific. We had too many bottles of Chiant.
Then, Chef Marco came out and opened a bottle of Sambuca and the visiting and partying kept on going. Really a very special night.
I highly recommend you make this your local italian joint. I know I will.