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Fresco at the Gardens, Rockford, IL

Fresco at the Gardens

4.4 (684)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
At the Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, Fresco at the Gardens serves artisanal breakfast and lunch to match its beautiful surroundings. For breakfast, which can be enjoyed anytime Fresco at the Gardens is open, savory options like the biscuits and gravy made with challah rolls topped with organic pork sausage, chorizo and herbs and the whimsical green eggs and ham with homemade pesto sauce and local asiago cheese, are irresistible. Sweet breakfast choices include the healthy start waffles with Fresco granola and topped with vanilla Greek yogurt and berries and the rock candy French toast, rolled in cinnamon rock sugar, both of which are ideal with a fresh-pressed strawberry orange juice.

Popular lunch entrees at Fresco at the Gardens include the Salmon Oscar, a crab stuffed salmon served over cauilflower quinoa rice with grilled asparagus and hollandaise sauce.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 684 people are saying

Fresco at the Gardens 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fresco at the Gardens offers a "beautiful view of the gardens" and an inviting atmosphere perfect for lunch or brunch. Guests appreciate the "excellent service," with some noting standout staff like Yozie. While experiences can vary, many highlight "wonderful!" food and "relaxing ambience," especially on the patio.
684 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Wisconsin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Great food and the scenery is priceless!

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  2. Leslie VIP

    Chicago / Illinois11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We waited 20 minutes after we were seated to order drinks. We didn’t want to wait further, so we ordered drinks and food at the same time. We waited an hour for our food and we were told that, “Sorry, but the kitchen is destroyed right now.” I finished my drink long before the food arrived and ordered a coffee which I received as I was finishing my meal after asking about it twice. I took it in a to-go cup. All the food arrived cold. I had cold scrambled eggs which I did not eat. My husband was ready with our credit card as soon as the bill came, but the waiter took off without our card saying that he would be right back, but it was another 15 minutes. Overall, a very disappointing experience. The waiter’s apology seemed insincere and no manager came to check. A very expensive subpar lunch that took several hours in a freezing cold restaurant. I will not be back!

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Adam

    Chicago / Illinois18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff worked really hard- seems that they may have been a bit understaffed with servers covering areas both inside and outside. So, while service was a bit slow at times, we could see that they were working really hard to serve everyone.

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  4. Cheryl VIP

    Chicago / Illinois29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We all enjoyed our dinner. Tge food and presentation were excellent. And you can’t bat the setting!

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  5. John and Christine

    Chicago / Illinois12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant and perfect for lunch with friends and a day at Anderson Gardens. Will be back! Thank you!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Kathleen

    Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They were very accommodating to our party of 10 garden club members. We were all able to sit together at a large table. The service was quick and friendly. There's a nice choice of breakfast or lunch meals. Everyone at our table enjoyed their meals, and we each received our own individual checks which made it easier to pay. I highly recommend this restaurant!!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Rick

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food & service. Relaxing ambience. We chose to sit out on the patio to get a better view of nature.

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  8. Heather

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Worth every dime Excellent service, food and ambiance. Will be visiting regularly. Make reservations for the patio is a must! Then walk off all that yummy food in the gardens for a small fee of $13.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Beth

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delishious food, Beautiful view of the gardens. Service very good and friendly. We walked the gardens after eating , it was beautiful! We had a very nice time .

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  10. Jamie

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a perfect setting for a Mother’s Day brunch.

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Fresco at the Gardens is rated 4.4 stars by 684 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Fresco at the Gardens

318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Rockford
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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