We decided to try Fresco again after having a not so pleasant experience the last time we went. The waitress was friendly and took our orders quickly. My meal, Chicken Napoleon was good. My husband ordered veal parmesan and received chicken parmesan. We were talking so much he did not realize it until the end. The music was loud and did not provide nice ambiance. We were disappointed
RandolphH
The food was excellent. Coconut shrimp app, veal parm, chicken parm, and grilled salmon for the three of us. The sauce on the parm dishes was terrific. We shared two desserts of the blueberry and lemon cake and the hazelnut gelato. Service was very good, although a smile was difficult to receive.
Maureen
It's a great restaurant overall. They initially sat us close to the door and it was drafty. We moved to a high top table in the bar and that was warmer, but still a bit chilly. Both my friend and I ordered the veal marsalla and found it to be a bit chewy. We informed our server and she gave us a free dessert, which was delicious.
Elizabeth S.
This restaurant has been consistently good for years and has some menu items not available elsewhere. Prices are reasonable and there is plenty of bar space.
Rotodriver
We have frequented Fresco many times and have never been disappointed. Their Monday special is fantastic because the menu is not shortened in selection AND a bottle of wine is included!
Craig D.
Fantastic food. Awesome atmosphere. Service is outstanding. Must experience what a wonderful restaurant this one is.
Al Parrillo
Always excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball, Chicken Parmesan
Wayne Robinson
Audra rules!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Linguine with Clams, Chicken Parmesan
RandolphH
We are returning patrons. This outing was for the “Experience- 2 for $45 Monday”. It was excellent! Bottle of wine, 2 salads, and two entrees from a select menu. The menu contained a sampling of every protein and combination. Many more choices than we expected. We chose salmon and a chicken parm. Fantastic! We added an app, and extended our stay with a shared dessert, and coffees... around $80. Our new Monday dinner location!
DeborahA
They couldn't find our reservation when we got there. Said we had already been seated and left the restaurant. Finally found it about 15 minutes later. There was a limited holiday menu that night even though it wasn't indicated on website. Waitress was rude. Service was very slow. Ordered the salmon medium and it came out burnt and dry. I have had better experiences at this restaurant but I wouldn't advise going there on New Year's Eve. Terrible!
I hate to be so critical of this place because I'm a regular at Divine and Fresco Cranston and love both places. My wife and I went on a Monday night, and I must say that was our first mistake. Didn't realize that Monday's was the day they do the dinner for 2 special. The parking is terrible, the place is too small, the main dining room was so loud i couldn't have a conversation with my wife... yes we actually speak words to each other when we dine out. we started out with a glass of wine for the wife and I had a goose martini so far ok. The waitress seemed to have a very snotty attitude when we arrived telling us that the table had been reserved for 645pm, I reminded her that it was 530 and we were going to be done way before 645pm. We were not there for the weekly special. We ordered the tuna tower, and the parm wings. the tuna tower was nothing like Divine's tuna tower is was horrible, the wings were supposed to be parm wings and they were some sort of buff wings. rather than saying anything I just had a couple and put the rest to the side. I ordered the 12 oz steak which was ok and my wife ordered veal parm with macaroni but instead got chicken parm which she hates. We both also ordered another round of drinks that our waitress forgot. My wife did mentioned to the waitress that she messed up the order and asked if she wanted the veal. at 1st my wife said no because by the time it would be ready I would have eaten my dinner and we would be ready to leave. She did order it to go. We weren't looking for a free meal or desert but when a waitress messes up this much especially when going out to eat is very very expensive now a days I think the meal should of been taken off the bill, especially when the waitress was so rude to us and still left a 20% tip and she forgot our 2nd round of drinks. Needless to say we wont be going back to Fresco in west warwick again no way!
PaulL
Seafood chowder with mashed was excellent. Should have chosen pasta instead of mashed. Maybe next time. Pasta special was also excellent with scallops and shrimp. Sauce with special was tangy and added to flavors. Was seated near door so cold air blew in occasionally when door opened causing minor inconvenience. Prickly pear martini was delicious but server forgot dirty ice until realized still at bar.
Craig L.
What an amazing meal. We started with the prosciutto pizza which is awesome, and the arancini which was good. Then the chicken special with risotto for my meal and wow. It was damn near perfect. If you go get this.
JudiQ8
Excellent. Just had wine, appetizers and dessert with friends. The appetizers, Black Angus Bruschetta, and desserts, Guilana Gelato and Tiramisu, were delicious. Our server, Johanna, was excellent and attentive. Lovely evening
BruceH
Very good food & service as usual. The food was hot & tasty. We had bar seating and Audra the bartender took very good care of us even being very busy & her cash register not working.
We decided to try Fresco again after having a not so pleasant experience the last time we went. The waitress was friendly and took our orders quickly. My meal, Chicken Napoleon was good. My husband ordered veal parmesan and received chicken parmesan. We were talking so much he did not realize it until the end. The music was loud and did not provide nice ambiance. We were disappointed
The food was excellent. Coconut shrimp app, veal parm, chicken parm, and grilled salmon for the three of us. The sauce on the parm dishes was terrific. We shared two desserts of the blueberry and lemon cake and the hazelnut gelato. Service was very good, although a smile was difficult to receive.
It's a great restaurant overall. They initially sat us close to the door and it was drafty. We moved to a high top table in the bar and that was warmer, but still a bit chilly. Both my friend and I ordered the veal marsalla and found it to be a bit chewy. We informed our server and she gave us a free dessert, which was delicious.
This restaurant has been consistently good for years and has some menu items not available elsewhere. Prices are reasonable and there is plenty of bar space.
We have frequented Fresco many times and have never been disappointed. Their Monday special is fantastic because the menu is not shortened in selection AND a bottle of wine is included!
Fantastic food. Awesome atmosphere. Service is outstanding. Must experience what a wonderful restaurant this one is.
Always excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball, Chicken Parmesan
Audra rules!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Linguine with Clams, Chicken Parmesan
We are returning patrons. This outing was for the “Experience- 2 for $45 Monday”. It was excellent! Bottle of wine, 2 salads, and two entrees from a select menu. The menu contained a sampling of every protein and combination. Many more choices than we expected. We chose salmon and a chicken parm. Fantastic! We added an app, and extended our stay with a shared dessert, and coffees... around $80. Our new Monday dinner location!
They couldn't find our reservation when we got there. Said we had already been seated and left the restaurant. Finally found it about 15 minutes later. There was a limited holiday menu that night even though it wasn't indicated on website. Waitress was rude. Service was very slow. Ordered the salmon medium and it came out burnt and dry. I have had better experiences at this restaurant but I wouldn't advise going there on New Year's Eve. Terrible!
Restaurantji Recommends
I hate to be so critical of this place because I'm a regular at Divine and Fresco Cranston and love both places. My wife and I went on a Monday night, and I must say that was our first mistake. Didn't realize that Monday's was the day they do the dinner for 2 special. The parking is terrible, the place is too small, the main dining room was so loud i couldn't have a conversation with my wife... yes we actually speak words to each other when we dine out. we started out with a glass of wine for the wife and I had a goose martini so far ok. The waitress seemed to have a very snotty attitude when we arrived telling us that the table had been reserved for 645pm, I reminded her that it was 530 and we were going to be done way before 645pm. We were not there for the weekly special. We ordered the tuna tower, and the parm wings. the tuna tower was nothing like Divine's tuna tower is was horrible, the wings were supposed to be parm wings and they were some sort of buff wings. rather than saying anything I just had a couple and put the rest to the side. I ordered the 12 oz steak which was ok and my wife ordered veal parm with macaroni but instead got chicken parm which she hates. We both also ordered another round of drinks that our waitress forgot. My wife did mentioned to the waitress that she messed up the order and asked if she wanted the veal. at 1st my wife said no because by the time it would be ready I would have eaten my dinner and we would be ready to leave. She did order it to go. We weren't looking for a free meal or desert but when a waitress messes up this much especially when going out to eat is very very expensive now a days I think the meal should of been taken off the bill, especially when the waitress was so rude to us and still left a 20% tip and she forgot our 2nd round of drinks. Needless to say we wont be going back to Fresco in west warwick again no way!
Seafood chowder with mashed was excellent. Should have chosen pasta instead of mashed. Maybe next time. Pasta special was also excellent with scallops and shrimp. Sauce with special was tangy and added to flavors. Was seated near door so cold air blew in occasionally when door opened causing minor inconvenience. Prickly pear martini was delicious but server forgot dirty ice until realized still at bar.
What an amazing meal. We started with the prosciutto pizza which is awesome, and the arancini which was good. Then the chicken special with risotto for my meal and wow. It was damn near perfect. If you go get this.
Excellent. Just had wine, appetizers and dessert with friends. The appetizers, Black Angus Bruschetta, and desserts, Guilana Gelato and Tiramisu, were delicious. Our server, Johanna, was excellent and attentive. Lovely evening
Very good food & service as usual. The food was hot & tasty. We had bar seating and Audra the bartender took very good care of us even being very busy & her cash register not working.