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Address:
227 State Street
Madison, WI 53703

Neighborhood:
Madison

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $30 and under

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Fresco Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.frescomadison.com
Email: fresco@foodfightinc.com
Phone: (608) 663-7374
Hours of Operation: Monday: Closed Tuesday-Thursday: Dinner served 5 pm - 9 pm Friday-Saturday: Dinner served 5 pm - 10 pm, Fresco Fives 9 pm - 11 pm Sunday: Dinner served 5 pm - 9 pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Executive Chef: John Jerabek
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Please Contact Megan Kirby for details regarding catering opportunities in the Restaurant, Sculpture Garden or Museum Lobby.
Special Events & Promotions: Fresco Fives are back for the summer! Friday & Saturday nights, 9 pm to 11 pm. $5 signature cocktails and wines by the glass, appetizer menu served late, too. Come enjoy the very best cocktails and views in the city!

Getting there

Public Transit: Henry & Dayton
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Parking available at the Overture Center ramp on the corner of Henry & Dayton.

A word from Fresco

Located on the rooftop of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Fresco is a modern dining space boasting panoramic views of the Capitol and State Street. Enjoy exceptional views of Madison while relaxing with cocktails in the all-glass lounge. Dine indoors alongside a glass wall overlooking the… museum’s 7,100 square-foot sculpture garden, or sit at the garden’s edge and enjoy dinner al fresco. Fresco's menu consists of contemporary American cuisine made with fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. Continued

Fresco

4.3

252 $30 and under restaurant

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242 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

242 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(157)
scenic view(149)
fit for foodies(135)

romantic(118)
hot spot(53)
great for outdoor dining(52)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (242)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The atmosphere is energetic

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The atmosphere is energetic and fun but depending on your mood can fell serene and romantic."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, scenic view, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had lower expecations for

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Dined on 04/13/2012

2007

Dined on 04/13/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had lower expecations for this restaurant based on what some our friends had said, but the food and service were very good. I would definitely recommend this restaurant."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

One of my favorite spots in

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2007

Dined on 04/12/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"One of my favorite spots in town. Fantastic preparations of everything, particularly meats."

Dined on 04/12/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I always know I won't be disappoint

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I always know I won't be disappointed at Fresco. I love the sleek, modern look combined with the gourmet food. Mmmmm mmm!"

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Special Features: special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We visited before seeing the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2012

2011

Dined on 04/05/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We visited before seeing the ballet at the Overture Center. Thouroughly enjoyed the food and the service. This is our third visit - I guess we like it."

Dined on 04/05/2012

2011

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

An absolutely perfect experience!

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Dined on 04/05/2012

2012

Dined on 04/05/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"An absolutely perfect experience! Food was wonderful. Staff was "on the spot" without being pesty. Excellent wine. I look forward to my next visit."

Dined on 04/05/2012

2012

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Atmosphere did not fit the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2010

Dined on 03/31/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Atmosphere did not fit the quality of the food."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointing food, good service.

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Dined on 03/31/2012

2010

Dined on 03/31/2012

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Disappointing food, good service."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was excellent. Wine

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food was excellent. Wine was a little pricey; we ordered beer. Too bad Fresco doesn't have any on tap. There should also be one or two AFFORDABLE wines on the menu."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was my first visit to

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Dined on 03/28/2012

2012

Dined on 03/28/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This was my first visit to Fresco and I was thoroughly impressed. They had an impressive selection of drinks and wine and the menu was great. They specialize in more local foods, so we were told that the menu does change often but that seems like a great thing. My food was delicious and the different parts of it were paired together very well to make for a complete taste experience. The atmosphere is very minimalistic in a great way, and being on the rooftop makes it seem like you are away from everything else. A very romantic place for couples, as well."