Incontro

Name: Incontro
Address: 455 Hartz Ave., Danville, CA, United States, 94526
Telephone: (925) 820-2349
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1860)

$30 and under

Italian

455 Hartz Ave., Danville, CA 94526

Make a reservation

2 people

May 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Located in Downtown Danville, Incontro Ristorante offers Italian cuisine from all the regions of Italy. We offer signature dishes like our famous gnocchi, lasagna, comfort food and more as well as daily specials. We offer upscale casual indoor dining in the historic Hartz House and outdoor dining in our garden patio. You can enjoy live music on the patio during the dry months. The word Incontro means encounter, signifying the coming together of family and friends in a lovely and family friendly atmosphere while dining and enjoying wine from Italy and California. Our indoor and outdoor full bar offers classic and signature cocktails. House made Focaccia is served with your meal. All our sauces and desserts are made in house. We offer brunch buffet on Sundays (except holidays) and lunch on Saturdays. Parking is easy in our private parking lot off of Railroad Avenue.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(925) 820-2349
Website
http://www.incontrodanville.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Let us take care of your special event dining. Contact us for details.
Private party facilities
Incontro offers restaurant rental to accommodate up to 150 +/- people. Please contact us for rental fees and details. Our restaurant is great for hosting birthday parties, wedding rehearsals, business luncheons and many other events.

Location
455 Hartz Ave., Danville, CA 94526
Neighborhood
Danville
Cross street
Diablo Rd.
Parking details
Located at the back of the building, off of Railroad Avenue, with handicapped spaces.
Entertainment
Flat screen tv at the patio bar. Live music on the patio during warmer months or upon request for private party.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Sunday Brunch Buffet
$34.99 per person
Multiple dates available
Sunday Buffet Brunch is all you can eat and includes 1 complimentary mimosa (or coffee). Every Sunday (except holidays) from 10-2. An omelet and waffle station made to order, all you can eat options including fresh salads, pastas, breakfast and lunch items, antipasti, fresh fruit and desserts. $34.99 + Tax and gratuity per person

Popular dishes

Rigatoni Gorgonzola$80.00
Rigatoni, grilled chicken, walnuts, gorgonzola cheese and cream. Choice of Caesar salad or Insalata Casa. Choice of focaccia or garlic bread
Penne Alla Vodka$80.00
Penne, salmon, tomato cream vodka sauce. Choice of Caesar salad or Insalata casa. Choice of focaccia or garlic bread
Linguine Gamberetti$80.00
Linguine, fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil and sautéed shrimp. Choice of Caesar salad or Insalata Casa. Choice of focaccia or garlic bread
Mostaccioli$80.00
Rigatoni, sweet Italian sausage, peas, roasted peppers, tomato cream sauce. Choice of Caesar salad or Insalata Casa. Choice of focaccia or garlic bread
Lasagne Tray$100.00
House made lasagna with beef ragu, béchamel, and mozzarella. Choice of Caesar salad or Insalata Casa. Choice of focaccia or garlic bread

Secondi

Chicken Marsala$100.00
Chicken breast with mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce. Comes with Mashed Potatoes and choice of Caesar salad or Insalata Casa

Side Dishes

4-6 Servings

Roasted Herb Vegetable$20.00
Mashed Potatoes$20.00
Garlic Bread$15.00
Focaccia$8.00

What 1,860 people are saying

Incontro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Bay
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Incontro offers an exceptional Italian dining experience with "outstanding food" and "warm, attentive service." Guests rave about the "perfectly cooked Rigatoni Special" and the "fantastic" Osso Buco. The cozy, elegant atmosphere is ideal for special occasions, making it a "highly recommended" gem in Danville.

1,860 Reviews

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Paula
San Francisco15 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good was very good and the service couldn’t have been better.
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Daphne VIP
San Francisco56 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was perfectly cooked Lamb w risotto favor wonderful Panna cotta was smooth and creamy Service is over the top. Professional. Every question we had on food and wine was answered thoroughly. Outstanding
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Thomas
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recently had the pleasure of dining at this outstanding Italian restaurant, and everything from start to finish was exceptional. The food, service, and ambiance all hit the mark perfectly. The standout of the evening was the Rigatoni Special — absolutely amazing! Rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked, it was a true highlight. Every bite brought the taste of Italy right to the table. You can tell the chefs put real passion into every dish. The staff was warm, attentive, and knowledgeable, making us feel welcome without being intrusive. The setting was cozy yet elegant — ideal for a romantic night out or a relaxing dinner with friends. If you’re craving authentic Italian cuisine that delivers on every level, look no further. Highly recommend!
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Miguel VIP
Philadelphia4 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Waiter seemed judgy until he made a mistake. Then he was suddenly nice. Owner came out (routine, i didnt complain about anything) and was extremely nice.
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Chris VIP
San Francisco31 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Another great meal. Love the food at Incontro. Service is great, maybe a little slow but not bad. Definitely our go to spot for special occasions. Look forward to the next visit.
IncontroResponded on May 15, 2025
Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again soon
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Jeffrey
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful atmosphere, Excellent food. I had the Chicken Marsala, delicious, Beet salad tasty. And the Pantone bread pudding Delicioso. And don’t forget the wine, Black Tie Charlie. Best wine on the menu. Highly recommend this gem.
IncontroResponded on May 15, 2025
Thank you for your review. Those are some of our favorites too, especially the Bourbon Panettone Bread Pudding!
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Tim
San Francisco18 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was only surpassed by the service. Go to place to go in Danville.
IncontroResponded on May 15, 2025
Thank you for your kind review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Bonnie
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
it was a lovely time, it was early, so it wasn’t too noisy, and we got to hear the music… Our waiter was very good to us, and even sang happy birthday to my sister.
IncontroResponded on May 15, 2025
Thank you for choosing to celebrate your sister's birthday with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Dana VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tasty and elegant, good variety of food, definitely a great classic Danville restaurant.
IncontroResponded on May 15, 2025
Thank you Dana! We look forward to seeing you again soon
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food is excellent! The waiters/waitress at Incontro are just wonderful! I live 3 hours away from Danville and will do my best to go there every few months.
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FAQs

Incontro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 820-2349.

Incontro is rated 4.7 stars by 1860 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

455 Hartz Ave., Danville, CA 94526

Additional information

Cross street
Diablo Rd.
Neighborhood
Danville
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Located at the back of the building, off of Railroad Avenue, with handicapped spaces.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Flat screen tv at the patio bar. Live music on the patio during warmer months or upon request for private party.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.incontrodanville.com/
Phone number
(925) 820-2349
Catering
Let us take care of your special event dining. Contact us for details.
Private party facilities
Incontro offers restaurant rental to accommodate up to 150 +/- people. Please contact us for rental fees and details. Our restaurant is great for hosting birthday parties, wedding rehearsals, business luncheons and many other events.

Incontro

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Sunday Brunch Buffet

Popular dishes

Gnocchi

Eggplant Parmigiana

Lasagne Tray

Menu

Main

Rigatoni Gorgonzola$80.00

Penne Alla Vodka$80.00

Linguine Gamberetti$80.00

Mostaccioli$80.00

Lasagne Tray$100.00

Secondi

Chicken Marsala$100.00

Side Dishes

Roasted Herb Vegetable$20.00

Mashed Potatoes$20.00

Garlic Bread$15.00

Focaccia$8.00

What 1,860 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Make a reservation

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