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Fresco at the Gardens, Rockford, IL

Fresco at the Gardens

4.4 (689)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
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 689 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fresco at the Gardens offers a delightful dining experience with an "excellent" menu selection and "outstanding" service. Guests praise the "beautiful view" and "relaxing ambiance," especially on the patio. The restaurant is perfect for lunch before exploring the picturesque gardens, making it a "true gem" for any visit.
689 Reviews
  1. Dale

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The best crab cakes I ever ate were here. Light. Flavorful. Well sauced. Beautifully presented.

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  2. Caryl

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff could not have been nicer. The menu selection was perfect for luncheon and the food was excellent. We're just sorry that the record heat precluded a walk in the gardens. Next time, because there will certainly be a next time visit.

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  3. Randy VIP

    Chicago / Illinois33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great variety of menu choices. Each person ordered something different. All was excellent. Good value. Lovely and convenient setting. We dined inside but the patio looked very welcoming. Service was good not great.

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  4. Tammy

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my dad to the gardens for a father's day trip. Made lunch reservations the day before and getting seated was seamless. He ordered the turkey club and said it may have been the best one he's ever eaten. I had the burger and fries and was also very happy with it. We opted to eat inside, but could still look out over the scenery through the large windows.

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  5. Mary VIP

    Chicago / Illinois79 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time coming from Chicago and it was our highlight of the day! Everything was 5-star from the service to the food & ambiance! Loved it all!

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  6. 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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  7. 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!

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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

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Fresco at the Gardens is rated 4.4 stars by 689 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 20 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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