As the temperatures continue to drop and the last of the leaves fall, appetites for comford food undoubtedly increase. Head over to Fresco on Church Street in Montclair for an array of delicious food. Filled with authentic Italian flavors, creative dishes and homemade pastas and desserts, Fresco's new menu has something for everyone.
Our recently revamped menu features homemade pastas, flavorful brick oven pizza and authentic Italian entrees as well as a selection of homemade desserts. With dishes designed for sharing and sampling, the new menu allows the opportunity to try a selection of dishes and flavors over the course of the meal. Whether you are dining alone, dinner for two or a family night, there is something sure to please everyone. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Three bday celebrations occurred and the first time I thought a dj was firing up. Way too loud/onvteusive....and I make music... mainly rock...for a living.
Service was quite good and attentive BUT my Gf asked the waitperson if the fish was skinned and the told her it was....wasn't. She ate it anyway.
All in all, not bad, but those bday expulsions are a deal-breaker for me. Enjoy!"
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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"So overall we love this restaurant, however there was one annoying part of our night. We arrived at 8:30 with two 7 year olds and ordered promptly because we were eating on the late side and the kids would get tired. The kids' food arrived right away, but then we had to wait for our dinners until 10pm. The kids were getting cranky as were we! Other than that the food is very good and the waiter was very nice. We love the outdoor dining and welcome this new ownership - the food is much better than the previous regime. We will be back to give them another try."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, kid-friendly
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"Food and ambiance were great! Once it got crowded, it was a little too loud for my liking. I'll be making a later reservation for outdoor seating in the future. Restaurant was very accommodating since we showed up early. They gave us the PERFECT table in the corner."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, hot spot, great for lunch
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"The food was excellent- we went for dinner- I had the veal picatti which was very good- the other people in my party had a pasta dish and the salmon-they both raved about the food."
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Very nice restaurant. Service is excellent and food is very good. They made a small mistake with my appetizer, and went overboard on making up for it. Greatly appreciated, however. Overall, we were very impressed and will return often."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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"Went to Fresco for first time on Mother's Day - had reservation, arrived on time, but restaurant did not seemed prepared. Hostess said table was being set up and it should only be a couple of minutes before we could be seated - turned out to be 20-25 minutes. The table she said we would be seated at was given to another party - I had to remind her we were still waiting and she quickly pivoted to us being seated near the front entrance, which was very busy area. Anyway, we were finally seated. After about 10 minutes, our waitress showed up, she seemed really frazzled - kind of sarcastic. She took our order and that's where it turned around - food was very good - mushroom frittata and fresco egg sandwich were outstanding."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot, special occasion
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"We had to wait a few minutes for an outdoor seating but it was worth it. Our waiter couldn't have been more accommodating, especially since we had a baby stroller. He repositioned the tables for us so we had plenty of room and were very comfortable. We ate off the Mothers Day brunch menu which included a variety of dishes to satisfy anyone's taste. I had the skirt steak & shrimp which was incredible! The berry tiramisu was delicious for dessert and the cappuccino was one of the best I've had in a while. Can't wait to go back! Great spot for the upcoming warmer months in Montclair!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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"There were 4 of us, and we could not hear each other. Food was. Otho g special. Plates are pretty big and there is no much room on the table. I would not go back of recoommed"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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"The room is large and open. They were out of almost everything we ordered for lunch at only 12:30. There was one hamburger left for those that wanted one and it was awful. The service was poor as we had to try to tag a waiter as he ran by. The desserts were run-of-the mill as I ordered a crumble that was gummy. The management was pleasant but overall, I would not go back there. It is most unfortunate because of the convenience for shopping on Church street but I would rather direct my friends that like to lunch to the StockPot across the street where the food is homemade, it is quiet and quaint, reasonable and the owners are delightful."
Dined on 12/31/2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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"Food quality was less than expected. The burrrata came as just regular mozzarella and the server said she had heard that complaint before, but did nothing to report it or mention it"
Dined on 5/05/2013
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"We sat outside, the atmosphere was fun and lively. I had the Burrata for appetizer, it was fresh and it melted in your mouth, however it needed a little more dressing. For entree I had the Fettuccine, that was great! Ended with a Amarreto Semifredo, similar to a Tiramisu, delicious. Service was good. I would recommend this place and I'll go back to try some other dishes."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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"Fresco is a nice addition to the already somewhat full roster of Italian eateries in Montclair. Though the ambiance is lacking and noise levels on weekends is quite high, the food is very good! I had a great fragola pasta with beautifully seared shrimp and super tender calamari in a delicious cherry tomato and basil sauce and my husband had a generously portioned mixed seafood entree. We will definitely go back."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find
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"I had a 7 PM reservation & got their a bit early. The restaurant was crowded & they were very nice & got us a table within 5 minutes. As there is no bar to hang out at getting seated quickly is rather important. Service was good- not great as we had to signal our server a few times for attention. Food was very good. We had a mixed seafood over linguini which was excellent & also grilled salmom over risotto which also was very good. The chocalate desert was sensational. We enjoyed the evening & will go back soon."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Fresco is our new go-to Italian in Montclair. Food is very good and it is appropriate whether you are taking the kids, on a date, or out with the girls."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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"I had high expectations but food was just okay. I won't rush to go back there again. There are plenty of other great restaurants in Montclair to try for the price they charge."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2004
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"very loud- could not carry on conversation- chairs from adjacent tables touching each other- clams tough and overcooked- pasta unremarkable- perhaps Saturday night is not the time to go-"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
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"We had a fabulous lunch and the only problem was the menu was very limited The service is great our waiter I think his name is Vinny was so sweet and helpful we would definitely come back again and probably join you for dinner sometime. More vegan and vegetarian entrées would be great for both lunch and dinner."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2003
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"we loved this restaurant when it was Tosca and had the small plates. we went almost once a wk. the new menu is very ordinary, we could go to any Italian restaurant. the small plate menu made the restaurant unique and just we wanted for a casual dinner. everyone we brought there loved it. sadly, we won't be back. they also changed the decor and it is so dark it is depressing. I know they are trying to emulate a NY restaurant but they arent even close."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
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"First weekend under new owners ( which I did not know until I saw the name changed)! Since I thought I was going to a small plates restaurant that was bought out by Fresco the week before and we were not told, I was not happy. The food came out cold and the service was less than stellar! They have alot of work to do to get it up to the quality of many other Montclair restaurants!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
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