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Fresco Montclair
Fresco Montclair

Fresco Montclair Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.frescoonchurch.com/
  • Email: Toscamontclair@yahoo.com
  • Phone: (973) 337-5100
  • Hours of Operation:

    Breakfast/Brunch:

    Saturday: 10:30am - 4:00pm

    Sunday: 10:30am - 4:00pm


    Lunch:

    Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm


    Dinner:

    Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm

    Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm

    Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Between Bloomfield Ave and Park St.
  • Parking: Street Parking
A word from Fresco Montclair
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.Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "Loud, loud, loud You sit on top of other tables Got hit by people/waiters walking in the narrow aisles Not sure I will go back"
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "great spot... great food everytime......you wont be disappointed"
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Server was very pleasant and the food was delicious."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "The venue was STUDIO 54 NITE and it was awesome!!!! Some people were dressed in their 50s costume and some weren't, however itwas my birthday and I couldn't have celebrated any other way then in that error. The D.J. , was amazing with the 80s music and the proceeds of the nite went to the wounded warriors which was even more fulfilling to celebrate our warriors. EASY TO GO FRESCO!"
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "I've had a number of professional dinners at Fresco, and have generally found it a good place because the food is good, it's a pleasant space, and showing people Church Street helps "sell" Montclair. Unfortunately, the last two times - both on week nights - the music has been loud disco music. It seems odd for a nice Italian restaurant, and definitely not conducive to conversation. After two visits like this, I won't be returning..."
    Dined on 2/26/2014
  • "It was a YMCA kinda night. Great food, great ambiance... a must try...."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "We had an enjoyable experience. Wait staff was very attentive and food was very good. Service at just the right pace. Our only complaint was that the noise level is high, especially for the frequent birthday celebrations. Overall experience was very good and I would recommend this establishment to friends and family."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "We usually head to Raymond's across the street for brunch, but lately their wait has been crazy long so we happened across Fresco. Their brunch menu, though only a few choices, is delicious. Ordered the breakfast pizza, breakfast calzone, the french toast, and italian egg platter. Everything was very good but my favorites had to be the breakfast calzone and the french toast. Their French Toast is even tastier than Raymond's. Service is a little on the OK side, depending on your waiter. Have always been pleased with meal, however the last time we did go for Brunch, they overcooked the eggs, the french toast was not as good as usual and they also used ricotta instead of marscapone. THAT BEING SAID, they're usually great and would recommend!!"
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "1st time, good food, waiters very informative. Very Busy. Felt like I was being pushed out."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "My girlfriend and I took my mom out because she had a rough week. Fresco was the right place to be! The atmosphere is great, the music is awesome and the food was delish! It is loud and sometimes difficult to talk, however, we had a great time."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "I have been living in montclair many years and never heard of this place...a friend a work told of this place and said it was the place to be and he was so right.I went for birthday celebration..party of 8 and was given the. Best table in the house.service food waiters were excellent.I mean food was outstanding..by the ambiance of the place u would think you were in the city.best night ever!!!!!!"
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "My friend and I went to dinner here on a Saturday night. It was the first time for both of us and it was an awesome experience! The food was fantastic. We started with the grilled octopus special and seared scallops over soft polenta. We both had the Chilean Sea Bass special for our entrees and everything was delicious. Service was great and it is such a fun and energetic place! We both had a blast and were so happy we chose Fresco out of all of the options in Montclair. I would definitely go back."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "They serve the best pizza I had in America. I'm myself Italian and their pizzas as just as good as in my own country if not even better. Brick oven helps! Service is great and prices are very affordable. BYOB"
    Dined on 2/17/2014
  • "Food was excellent -- my fish was cooked exactly as I asked. My husband had the skirt steak, which was excellent."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Took my wife there for Valentine's Day and although the menu was limited, the choices were great. It was a three course Fixe Price ,but they accommodated my wife who choose a different desert. Our server Vinny was outstanding. We will be back again real soon."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "I was underwhelmed by Toscana, which was the former restaurant in the same location. Used to be an ok place to get a quick bite before a movie but nothing special. First time dining at Fresco and I was impressed by the food and service, all at a fair price. Had stuffed hot peppers (pretty darn hot), eggplant mozzarella tomato stack, skirt steak, and special risotto. It was a very good meal and I'll be back for sure. The chef is definitely creative and skilled. I'm a real foodie and don't settle for uninspiring menus or ambitious menus with poor execution. The menu is creative, ambitious, and well-executed."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "I've been to this restaurant a few times and have always really enjoyed it. Superbowl Eve they didn't seem quite prepared for. The food was as excellent as normal, but we had problems getting water and the restaurant was so loud I couldn't hear my husband across the table. The waiter did make an extra effort to put our food in ahead of his big table which was much appreciated. We'll go back again because the food never disappoints."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Great food, great price, too loud. We all loved our entrees, each under $20. The dessert was AMAZING! The service was on point. Only compliant was it was so noisy you couldn't hear each other across the table. I'll def be going back, just not on a Saturday night. I like vibrant noise, this was a little much though."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Parking is annoying, but the restaurant is worth it! Great food, very trendy nyc restaurant ambiance- which is nice for Montclair."
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "Very Very loud and only 1/3 full. Menu cliché and unoriginal, portions smallish, won't go again"
    Dined on 1/20/2014
  • "We decided last minute to have a late dinner with friends. Didn't expect to get a table, but did and the place was humming with excitement. Our friends had never been and loved it. We had steak, mais salad, and fettuccine plus dessert. Was excellent as usual."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "I live in Northern New Jersey, but when I meet friends in Montclair, this is the repeat restaurant that I go to. Family run, caring service, and food that cannot be beat. BYOB makes it that much more appealing."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "Vibrant, energetic restaurant with a variety of delicious food options. BYOB. Enjoyed by family and friends alike. Skirt steak with salsa verde sauce was amazing!!! So were the scallops in corn risotto. Will definitely be heading here in the near future again."
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "This place has a Saturday Night Fever vibe to it, so you have to go with that. Staff is very friendly and they truly care, so hate to have to not be thrilled. Decent list of specials. But, all in, just too expensive. Small pizza, salad, 1 main course and two desserts and it's over 100 with the tip? Not remotely worth it."
    Dined on 1/1/2014
  • "Delicious meal. I got the lobster ravioli with saffron/champagne sauce which were amazing. We shared the calamari, which was light and delicious with the dipping sauce. My brother's margherita pizza was good but tasted a little funny--almost as if pepperoni had been on it but taken away? maybe due to a smokey flavor from the mozz or the tomatoes. My mom's pumpkin ravioli were surprisingly sweet, but delicious; my dad enjoyed his meal of broccoli rabe pasta with fennel sausage."
    Dined on 12/24/2013
  • "Service was a little lacking. We waited over ten minutes after being seated before being greeted. Then we were rushed to order. When we opted to put in our appetizer order and have her come back to get our entree order, she actually huffed like she was annoyed. Atmosphere was very loud, so definitely not a place for a quite meal. It is better for groups looking for a lively, loud, night. Food-we had the ricotta. The lemon zest flavor was so overpowering you could hardly taste the ricotta. Entrees and dessert were good."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "Had lunch here with a friend. The restaurant is pleasant with well-spaced tables. However, we were never told the specials. We both ordered the arugula-roast corn salad. It sounded very appealing but turned out to be 90% corn with an arugula garnish, really not a salad at all. We had also both wanted the soup du jour and we're told it was only available as a bowl and not a cup. We decided to share the bowl but we're never offered a second bowl so we could share it. Had to use a coffee cup."
    Dined on 12/4/2013
  • "We were looking to try someplace new and we were not disappointed at all with this BYO selection. The hostess stayed calm under the pressure of a small & crowded waiting area and within minutes everyone was seated. There were great choices on the menu which also included some specials. Our waitress was very helpful in assisting us with our selections. I ordered salad and a pizza which i spied earlier coming out of the brick oven. Yum! The restaurant was lively and had a great music playlist that was interrupted frequently with very upbeat celebrations (fireworks included). It might be too loud for some but we found it festive. We wished there was a dance floor to go along with the great tunes. We will definitely return!"
    Dined on 12/7/2013
  • "Very friendly and flexible. Great food, semi-casual ambience."
    Dined on 11/27/2013
  • "Food was excellent!! Service needs a little fine tuning but overall really enjoyed!"
    Dined on 11/27/2013
  • "WAY too noisy!!! Food was great but the music vibrated my insides. They have a habit of celebrating and then they REALLY crank up the sound. Unbelievable."
    Dined on 11/23/2013
  • "excellent food all around and great choices for our gluten-free diner"
    Dined on 11/9/2013
  • "Pizza is amazing! Atmosphere is lively and festive. A fun night."
    Dined on 11/3/2013
  • "Enjoyed Fresco a lot - food was very good and the ambiance was great. However the service was slow and the servers seemed very inexperienced. Had to ask for water, bread, etc several times before it was brought to the table."
    Dined on 11/2/2013
  • "Fresco was the perfect place to celebrate my birthday with family. The pumpkin ravioli was delicious. The eggplant tower was even tastier. I had the risotto special with shrimp and squash for my main dish. It too was full of flavor and plentiful. Vincent our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. And he surprised me with a "sparkly" dessert. We will return!"
    Dined on 10/30/2013
  • "First time here and was very impressed. The specials (scallops and salmon) were prepared impeccably. Our waiter, Vincent, was friendly and quite knowledgable. The owner (I assume) keeps a watchful eye over the dining room and makes sure that patrons are served promptly and that empty plates are cleared immediately. I never never seen a more attentive management and staff. We will return! The dessert, a semi-fredo was amazing!"
    Dined on 10/27/2013
  • "Very busy on the weekends. Waited for over 30+ minutes even with a reservation. However, food and scene was decent though there is better in the Montclair area. The restaurant tried hard to be like a trendy spot you'd find in Manhattan, though slightly failing at achieving it's goal."
    Dined on 9/29/2013
  • "it would have been good for the waiter to tell us how much the specials cost when he was recommending them to us"
    Dined on 10/23/2013
  • "My boyfriend and I have been to Fresco about 4 times. Each time, we have been more than pleased. The service is always great, the specials are always delicious, and you can bring wine for them to pour into sangria. We went this weekend and I was happy to see there were some seasonal item changes. Pumpkin ravioli appetizer was delicious. I always choose whatever the risotto special is and the black and white mousse cake is my favorite dessert!!"
    Dined on 10/20/2013
  • "Food was very good, but it is much too noisy which really took away from the dining experience."
    Dined on 10/6/2013
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