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Fresco Trattoria & Bar


4.0 of 5 stars 17 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Italian

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1 of 5 stars
Long Beach, California
3 Jan 2010 New

Stay away. We waited 45 minutes for poor quality food. I really wish I'd eaten elsewhere. more

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5 of 5 stars
Surrey
1 Jan 2010

This is one if the best Italian restaurants outside of Italy! If you appreciate and understand Italian food then you will be impressed. Señor D'Arcangelo has created the perfect atmosphere and menu. Go for fish and pasta dishes - you will not be disappointed. My personal favourite is the linguini mare mosso. Portion sizes are large so consider this when... more

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5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
12 Sep 2009

All I can say is "Oh my God". My wife and I had lunch at Fresco over a year ago, and I ordered the filet mignon, my wife had a salad. I was in awe after tasting this steak. my mistake was letting my wi\fe taste it. Then I had to share. She was afraid to eat anything else afterward... more

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4 of 5 stars
Palm Springs, CA
25 Jun 2009

My husband and I visited this restaurant during a 2 day stay in Carlsbad. I had eaten here before and had a good experience so we tried it again. This time it was quite empty (mid week in May) The male server was very professional and as the specials were very inviting ( and much more expensive, we found!) I... more

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2 of 5 stars
San Diego
23 Feb 2009

We decided to try this new Italian restaurant in our neighborhood and went there last evening. The service was good but the food was disappointing and charges were questionable. They charged $4.95 for a small side of pasta, A couple of charges were different than posted on the menu and a dish advertised as consisting of shrimp had only two... more

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1 of 5 stars
Arizona
22 Dec 2008
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Stale focaccia---literally, stale, as in it was difficult to bite into because it was so stale. Cold marinara sauce served with the bread. For $10.00, the small order of ravioli equalled three ravioli. In the pear/gorgonzola salad, the pears were canned and the dressing was off. The pasta was undercooked and tasted like it was from Costco's freezer. The staff... more

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5 of 5 stars
Chicago
3 Dec 2008
1
person found this review helpful

I went here for dinner and had a wonderful experience. The restaurant is beautiful along with the charming patio outside. I must say that I had the best filet mignon I have ever had. With saying this , I have to mention that I have had Ruth Chris's filet mignon along with many other steak houses in the Chicago area... more

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5 of 5 stars
Carlsbad, CA
27 Oct 2008

Everything about this restaurant was charming. The portions were generous and tasty. I want to go back and have a glass of wine at one of the outdoor tables to watch the world go by. The staff was quite helpful. more

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5 of 5 stars
carlsbad
22 Oct 2008

We have been there on 2 separate occassions. Food and service are outstanding. more

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2 of 5 stars
Darlington, England
20 Aug 2008

Four of us visited Fresco for what looked to be a very authentic Italian Restaurant. We'd already tried many other places in Carlsbad so thought we would go somewhere different. The ambience was really nice, the service was average, but the food simply didn't live up to the expectation of the dining room. The oven baked pasta dish was undercooked... more

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Fresco Trattoria & Bar Address

264 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Tel: 760-720-3737 Fax: 760-729-7560
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.