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Fresco Italian Cafe
- Italian
- Salt Lake City, UT
About this business
Editorial fromThough its menu is limited, the casually elegant Fresco is bound to more than satisfy diners with starters like seared polenta with wild mushroom, Fontina crema and pomodoro. Move on to the risotto of the evening or a Colorado lamb chop…
Location details
1513 1500 E, Salt Lake City, UT, 84105, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | |
| Sat | 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | |
| Sun | Closed |
Truly Exceptional – Fresco is a rare gem in salt lake city. Srumptious Italian food, superb service, and amazing ambience. I had eaten there in the past and was told of a new chef renewing Fresco's eating experience to what it used to be. I was rewarded with the BEST Italian food I have ever had in Salt Lake. I reccomend this establishment to EVERYONE. Even if Italian food is not your "thing" Fresco's new menu has something all can enjoy, not to mention the pure enjoyment of eating at this hidden gem.
Best Fine Dining Establishment around!! – My husband and I went to eat here on 9/22/07. The food was amazing. For starters we had the stuffed calamari which was delightful and for entrees I had the Mussels and my husband had the Gnocchi's. Both were superb. The dining room was very nice and cozy, we were able to talk to each other in a romantic setting. The wine list is fantastic. We have eaten at most of the fine dining establishments in salt lake city and the surrounding areas and this is by far the best place around!! The... read more
Pleasantly Surprised – My husband and I went to this restaurant on 7/23/07 to celebrate a special occasion. We had reservations and were seated outside - upon request. I thought it was quite lovely outside but wished I would have seen more of the inside of Fresco's. Our waitress was great on suggesting some wonderful Italian wine for us. We started with the calamari it was unlike any other I have had. It wasn't breaded or fried - it was light and delicious! Then we got our salads and they were so fresh and tasted great. My h... read more
Italiano No-Goodo – Had dinner last night with 2 chef friends. The food was a huge disappointment, to say the least. Service was personable, but not spot-on which is what I expect at a pricey restaurant. Good wine list, but preparation of food was that of a good beginning sous chef who needs to go back and study the 'Seasoning' section of his class notes. Out of 6 diners, 2 had decent entrees. My penne with a veal Bolognese featured slightly underdone penne with the driest Bolognese I've ever had. It had no flavor, and the m... read more
Lovely setting, fabulous food & service. – My husband and I have become huge fans of Fresco's. We've been several times over the years, and have never had a poor experience. The current chef is new - I think they got him from Metropolitan? So is much of the wait staff. Everything is great - from the ambience: think cozy, romantic with an unpretentious wait staff and excellent food. The appetizers are some of my favorite dishes, and the portions are large. I've often ordered a salad with an appetizer for the entree. I like to... read more
Poor food, poor service, overpriced. – It looked cute from the adjacent bookstore window, however, in this case looks are deceiving. The food was either over-salted or bland. My wife ordered the Winter Squash Gnocchi which was a huge misnomer. Dry Gnocchi with Walnuts would be a more apt description. The squash was practically invisible and tasted like carrots, the glaze had only a hint of flavor. I ordered the risotto which wasn't bad, but very salty. Having lived in Sicily, I can say the food was authentic in style but lac... read more
Wonderful Atmosphere, mediocre food. – The atmosphere was very nice, if you had patio seating. Inside, it seemed a little cramped and stuffy. The food was okay, but not for the price we paid. I could have had the same meal at home with some rice and soybeans and a trip to seafood counter. The dessert was also disappointing.
User review by mgfetz – Interesting to find Fresco among the best brunches category. It's a lovely restaurant that opens at 5 p.m. Fresco doesn't serve brunch.
Amazing food, beautiful charming restaurant – From the moment we walked into the lovely little restaurant, everything was top-notch. The Butternut squash ravioli was INCREDIBLE, as was the Caesar salad and Chicken dish (amazing flavor!!). The Chocolate Trio for dessert featured frozen hot chocolate that was to DIE for. I will be return again and again. Bravo!
Frequently asked questions about Fresco Italian Cafe
How is Fresco Italian Cafe rated?
Fresco Italian Cafe has a 4.2 star rating with 55 reviews.
When is Fresco Italian Cafe open?
Fresco Italian Cafe is closed now. It will open at 5:00 p.m.
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