Fresco Trattoria & BarGreat spot in Carlsbad!This is one of the best Italian places I have been to in a long time -- outside terrace is pristine and authentic, food was delicious, and service was also very good. Def will come back.6/1/2013 12:00:00 AMMother's DayEight of us met at Frescp Grill for Mother's Day luncheon. The food was good; service was fair due to the crowd; the noise level was intolerable. I wouldn't hesitate to go back but not on a busy holidayl5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMLobster Ravioli!Everything was delicious! Lobster Ravioli to die for. Lovely patio. Not inexpensive but worth the price.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMEnjoyableMy wife and I had dinner with another couple, we had a blast. The waitress got slammed at one point so the service was a bit disjoined. Nonetheless, food was great and ambiance was quaint italian. We'll be going back.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent FoodTHis was my first time at this restaurant, as a friend suggested it. The food was amazing. The eggplant appetizer was so yummy and it reminded me of growing up and our big Italian dinners. The pasta dishes were definitely homemade and they literally melted in your mouth. Definitely will return !5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat location and nice decor. FooGreat location and nice decor.
Food has always been excellent whenever we have eaten at Fresco.
Waiter was very brusque and service was only so-so.
It was a group of 7 so gratuity was included in the bill, but can't say whether that influenced the service.4/17/2013 12:00:00 AMWe enjoyed a tasty heartsWe enjoyed a tasty hearts of artichoke appetizer with entres of Linguini and Clams and Veal Riviera. Our server Robert Paris was very helpful and attentive, helping us with the wine selection of a nice Italian Chardonnay and a classic Chianti. Nice setting in Carlsbad with good food, service and ambiance.4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMI really enjoyed my dinnerI really enjoyed my dinner at Frescos. I had the Mnicotti and it was delicious. I would definitely go again.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMWhat a wonderful restaurant!What a wonderful restaurant! We were in from out of town with 3 young children. The waitress was so attentive and the food was fabulous! We would go again!3/25/2013 12:00:00 AM