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Cafe Fresco - Center City, Harrisburg, PA

Cafe Fresco - Center City

4.9 (753)
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic
215 N 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
A pioneer of Harrisburg dining, Café Fresco Center City opened its doors in 2005. Located in the heart of Restaurant Row, the Feng Shui inspired ambiance offers comfortable and intimate dining spaces that pulse with an energy and excitement. From the moment you step inside, you become part of the Café Fresco experience. Whether you are joining us for an urban, café lunch or the upscale, metropolitan dining experience of our dinner service, our skilled, professional staff will strive to accommodate your every need. Our goal is to provide you with a metropolitan retreat nestled in the heart of a smaller city that will exceed every expectation – an experience that can only be provided by Café Fresco.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, American, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Scott Kemp
  • Catering
    Local catering is available for breakfast and lunch for groups of ten or more. Pick up and delivery options are available.
  • Private party facilities
    Cafe Fresco's Level 2 lounge offers countless options for events of all sizes and styles. Whether you're planning a fundraiser, business function, reception, or rehearsal, we have the space and menu options to meet your needs.Enjoy the quality and food of Café Fresco Center City in an upscale, modern space.
  • Neighborhood
    Harrisburg
  • Cross street
    Locust Street
  • Parking details
    An easily accessible, multi-level parking lot is located directly across the street from the restaurant. Rates vary, depending on dates and times. Street parking is also available with discounted rates between the hours of 11AM - 2PM and 5PM - 7PM. Metered parking ends at 7PM. Park in the River Street Garage across the street for only $5, every weekday after 5PM. <br /><br />
  • Entertainment
    Cafe Fresco infuses chic decor with trendy music, creating the perfect setting for your dining experience. After dinner, step upstairs to Level 2 where the hottest DJs from the East Coast lay down the tracks for the ultimate VIP experience.Level 2 is also available for private events, large group dinners, and meetings. Enjoy the quality and food of Café Fresco Center City in an upscale, modern space.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 753 people are saying

Cafe Fresco - Center City 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Innovative

  • Philadelphia County

    Good for special occasions

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Best Overall

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Best Food

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Best Ambiance

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Best Value

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Kid-friendly

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Innovative

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Good for groups

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Neighborhood gem

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Romantic

  • Hershey / Harrisburg

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Fresco - Center City offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing service" and "creative and well executed" dishes. Known for its "freshest ingredients" and "superb service," the restaurant delights with unique options like dim sum, wagyu beef sliders, and seafood specials. It's a "must stop for any foodie" visiting Harrisburg.
753 Reviews
  1. Ron

    Philadelphia County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as always! The service is amazing.

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  2. Joshua

    Baltimore / Maryland10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The meal was exceptional as usual. They only use the freshest of ingredients and the highest quality of preparation. Service was equal to the task and amiable as well.

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  3. Michael VIP

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    What a gem that I stumbled upon! Creative and well executed! The cold and hot shareable apps were arguably as good (if not better) than the ones I love at Beauty & Essex at the Cosmo in Vegas. Cafe Fresco is a must stop for any foodie traveling through Harrisburg!

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  4. Sheila

    Washington, D.C. Area14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had shrimp & crab flatbread, crab ragoon egg rolls, wagyu beef sliders. All delicious.

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  5. Joshua

    Baltimore / Maryland10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a great meal, with the freshest ingredients and cooked to perfection, as well as superb service combined to make a fine evening out.

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  6. Jennifer

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the uniqueness of food. Service was excellent

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  7. Matthew

    Pittsburgh / Western PA11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as always. Great food, great service, great drinks! We will continue to keep coming back!

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  8. Ayanna

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. I will definitely comeback.

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  9. Joshua

    Baltimore / Maryland10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Loved the Sea Trout special. And tried one of the alcohol free cocktails and it was delicious.

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  10. Lisa

    Philadelphia County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress was very friendly and attentive. I had the harvest salad with salmon and it was delicious and just the right portion.

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FAQs

Cafe Fresco - Center City offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (717) 236-2599.

Cafe Fresco - Center City is rated 4.9 stars by 753 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. Hershey / Harrisburg
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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Cafe Fresco - Center City

215 N 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Locust Street
  • Neighborhood
    Harrisburg
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, American, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    An easily accessible, multi-level parking lot is located directly across the street from the restaurant. Rates vary, depending on dates and times. Street parking is also available with discounted rates between the hours of 11AM - 2PM and 5PM - 7PM. Metered parking ends at 7PM. Park in the River Street Garage across the street for only $5, every weekday after 5PM. <br /><br />
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Scott Kemp
  • Entertainment
    Cafe Fresco infuses chic decor with trendy music, creating the perfect setting for your dining experience. After dinner, step upstairs to Level 2 where the hottest DJs from the East Coast lay down the tracks for the ultimate VIP experience.Level 2 is also available for private events, large group dinners, and meetings. Enjoy the quality and food of Café Fresco Center City in an upscale, modern space.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Local catering is available for breakfast and lunch for groups of ten or more. Pick up and delivery options are available.
  • Private party facilities
    Cafe Fresco's Level 2 lounge offers countless options for events of all sizes and styles. Whether you're planning a fundraiser, business function, reception, or rehearsal, we have the space and menu options to meet your needs.Enjoy the quality and food of Café Fresco Center City in an upscale, modern space.
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