Fresco Da Franco

Name: Fresco Da Franco
Address: 15 Church St, Montclair, NJ, United States, 07042
Telephone: (973) 337-5100
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1181 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Welcome to Fresco Da Franco, contemporary Italian cuisine and bar located in the heart of Montclair, New Jersey. Created by Hollywood producer and owner Franco Porporino Jr., a first generation Italian American, Fresco Da Franco is a destination restaurant for authentic cucina alla nonna -- delicious comfort food that is both satisfying and refined. From a young age, Franco watched his grandmother and mother taking simple ingredients from their gardens to create authentic Italian dishes. Inspired by their use of the freshest ingredients, Franco named his restaurant “Fresco Da Franco” (Fresh by Franco) in their honor.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 16, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

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Takeout

(973) 337-5100

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(973) 337-5100
Website
http://www.frescodafranco.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Native/Indigenous, Persons with Disabilities, South Asian/Indian, Veteran, Women
Executive chef
Giuseppina Porporino
Private party facilities
For any occasion, we will create an event as special as the occasion. For large groups, there is the option to rent out the entire restaurant to have the complete private dining experience.Please email liz@frescomontclair.com
Private party contact
Sarah Arcuri: (347) 974-2420

Location
15 Church St, Montclair, NJ 07042
Neighborhood
Montclair
Cross street
Between Bloomfield Ave and Park St.
Parking details
South Fullerton Parking Deck or Crescent Parking Deck
Entertainment
Friday and Saturday Night after 9 p.m. we raise the music to the sounds of Studio 54! Dancing is permitted at your own will!
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

The Famous Eggplant Stack$14.95
Pan Fried Eggplant, Fresh Mozzarella, Beefsteak Tomato, Basil Pesto, Shaved Parmesan, Arugula
Mamma Giuseppina's Meatballs (3)$14.95
Pure Ground Beef, Parmesan, Italian Herbs, Light Tomato, Dollop Fresh Ricotta, Sweet Basil
Imported Burrata$14.95
Eggplant Caponata, Micro Basil, E.V.O.O.
Fried Calamari$15.95
Sliced Sweet Cherry Peppers, Basil, Sweet Marinara
Ricotta Vasi$14.95
Honey Whipped Ricotta, White Truffle Oil, Homemade Crostini Bread

Burgers

The Fresco Angus Burger$14.95
8oz Angus Burger, Caramelized Onion, Wild Mushroom, Brioche Bun, Truffle Fries
Veggie Burger$14.95
Basil Aioli, Red Onion, Beefsteak Tomato, Small House Salad

Brick Oven Pizza

Burrata$14.95
Tomato Sauce, Fresh Burrata Cheese, Fresh Basil, E.V.O.O.
Margherita$14.95
Plum Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, E.V.O.O.
Diavola$14.95
Tomato Sauce, Spicy Soppressata, Chili Flakes, Fresh Basil
Bianca$14.95
Fresh Ricotta, Fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan Cheese, Fresh Basil, Truffle Oil

Insalata

Add on: Atlantic Salmon $12.95, Shrimp $10.95, Chicken $8.95

Classic Caesar Salad$14.95
Crisp Romaine, Housemade Garlic Crouton, Caesar Dressing
Mais$14.95
Corn, Wild Mushroom, Goat Cheese, Walnut, Sherry Vinaigrette
Church Street$14.95
Field Greens, Goat Cheese Cake, Strawberries, Walnuts, Sherry Vinaigrette
Fresco Salad$14.95
Fresh Arugula, Shaved Parmesan, Prosciutto di Parma, Lemon E.V.O.O.

Pasta & Risotto

Gluten Free Options Available Upon Request

Homemade Black Ink Fettuccine$21.95
Rock Shrimp, Chickpeas, Chili Flakes, Garlic, White Wine; Handmade by Mamma Giuseppina
Fresh Potato Gnocchi Bolognese$18.95
Mamma Giuseppina's Authentic Meat Sauce, Dollop Fresh Ricotta, Fresh Basil
Rigatoni Puttanesca$18.95
Gaeta Olives, Capers, Cherry Tomato, Elephant Garlic, Fresh Basil, E.V.O.O.
Risotto Mare e Mondo$22.95
Rock Shrimp, Wilted Spinach, White Truffle Oil
Fettuccine Cartoccia$24.95
Shallots, Lobster, Light Vodka Cream
Wild Mushroom Risotto$21.95
Porcini Mushroom, Fresh Peas, Grated Parmesan

Main Course

Mediterranean Sea Bass (Branzino)$23.95
Pesto Infused Risotto, Garlic Herb Butter
Herb Crusted Diver Day Boat Scallop$25.95
Orange and Grapefruit Segment, Frisèe, Citrus Vinaigrette
Blackened Atlantic Salmo$23.95
Quinoa, wild Mushroom, Spinach, Onions, Tomato
Chicken Milanese$21.95
Pan Fried, Panko Breaded, Arugula, Fresh Mozzarella, Sun-dried tomato, Lemon E.V.O.O.
Angus Skirt Steak$27.95
Baby Arugula, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Lemon E.V.O.O.
Homemade Maryland Crab Cake$23.95
Field Greens, Red Onion, Capers, Chipotle Aioli

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

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4.4Service
4.4Ambience
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Fantastic service, fantastic food, fantastic drinks! Couldn’t have been a better date spot. We will be back!
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RitaK
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Dined 5 days ago
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Always great food and great service. Always love coming back
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NatC
Baltimore
4 reviews
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1.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
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Food was great, service was atrocious. Our server was an absolute pig, he refused to acknowledge me, even though I was the one talking and ordering, he simply would not stop drooling over my wife. The server alone ruined the whole experience with his behavior, angering me and making her uncomfortable. Although we are married, we still go on dates and he was the equivalent of a dark cloud on an otherwise sunny day. Then as we go to leave he completely looked down her shirt and while probably this review will go unnoticed, its terrible that anyone thinks this behavior is acceptable.
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DeborahP
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22 reviews
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22 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
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My 2nd time here and it’s classic great food in a white table atmosphere in Montclair- where families and couples are welcome There were large celebratory parties that were having a great time. Drinks were wonderful along with the presentation and taste of the food. You can tell that they pay attention to the ingredients and quality. Can’t go wrong - consistently delicious.
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Dined on August 4, 2022
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Great time, great food.
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JuliaL
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Dined on August 3, 2022
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The service was amazing! Our waiter was fantastic-brought us a.complimentary appetizer (delicious meatballs) and a shot for tiramisu as we were celebrating a birthday. The ricotta with toast appetizer was also amazing. Dinner was fabulous.
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Great place
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AllenC
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Dined on July 29, 2022
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Excellent experience! Food, service , presentation, atmosphere, desserts, drinks, price , all amazing ! Couldn’t have asked for better ! Meatballs are a must ! If you haven’t had them you are missing out! Highly recommended!
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Food was phenomenal. One of the best pasta’s I have had in a while! Highly recommend and will be going again!
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The food is cooked with care and taste good. There is a nice atomosphere complete with outside seating on the sidewalk. They provide background music and sometimes there is a guitarist and precussionist who play some light music. Nice but not overwhelming volume.
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Great meal, ambiance & service !! I’ll def be back!!! 💕
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Dined on July 21, 2022
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Jules
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Dined on July 20, 2022
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Service, ambience and drinks were great. Chicken fingers and fried calamari were good, but entrees were pretty bad and not worth the price.
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Dined on July 17, 2022
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Brunch was fantastic! Food, music & ambiance was incredible.
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Good food, great ambiance with the added benefit of getting last minute reservations. We will definitely be back!
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Dined on July 15, 2022
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The service and food were spectacular!
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The food & service was outstanding. The Giuseppina meatball was the best meatball I have eaten yet & my parents were born in Italy & they cook good as well. The zucchini blossoms and everything else we ordered was delicious. The staff were so attentive. I highly recommend dining there.
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Our server was great but the food was lacking. The salmon I had was way over cooked and my daughters pasta was from a box. Place looked great but I won’t be back
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AlliP
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The food is amazing. The staff, very nice and accommodating! They have a liquor license now… get the Gnocci!
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I had the best chicken of my life here!
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Amyr
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Dined on July 3, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Really enjoyed our meal. We had the warm salad with corn and mushrooms and the eggplant stack. Both were wonderful! The main dish of veal Milanese was huge-enough for two people! It was also delicious. Our waiter was superb. The only thing we would change is the bread. Didn’t care for it.
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Dined on July 1, 2022
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Amazing as always!
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NMDNMDNMD
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4.0
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The brunch menu was a good mix of brunch favorites and unique options. Cocktails were also delicious. Not a fan of menus that are stained or torn. Replace the menu’s. The service was decent.
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Dined on June 25, 2022
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AdrienneF
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Dined on June 24, 2022
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Dined on June 24, 2022
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$10 non cash fee and $15 for parking left a bad taste. Food was fine. Server ver nice.
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KathyS
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good experience. The staff was very attentive. The food is delicious. The portions seem a little small, but they are delicious. We loved the life music. We’ll definitely visit again.
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LaurieH
New York Area
5 reviews
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4.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
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I would say the only issue was that it was unco
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susanhodos
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
I think the food at Fresco's is usually quite good. They use fresh ingredients , and the menu is somewhat creative .. I recommend this restaurant !
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AndyP
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first time here. The food was delicious! Our server was very attentive and accommodating. Inside is a little noisy but the outside seating is beautiful. Will definitely be coming back!
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SIRA
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Loved outdoor seating. Food and service was excellent.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Fresco Da Franco offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 337-5100.

Fresco Da Franco is rated 4.5 stars by 1181 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 16, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(973) 337-5100

15 Church St, Montclair, NJ 07042

Additional information

Cross street
Between Bloomfield Ave and Park St.
Neighborhood
Montclair
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
South Fullerton Parking Deck or Crescent Parking Deck
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Native/Indigenous, Persons with Disabilities, South Asian/Indian, Veteran, Women
Executive chef
Giuseppina Porporino
Entertainment
Friday and Saturday Night after 9 p.m. we raise the music to the sounds of Studio 54! Dancing is permitted at your own will!
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.frescodafranco.com/
Phone number
(973) 337-5100
Private party facilities
For any occasion, we will create an event as special as the occasion. For large groups, there is the option to rent out the entire restaurant to have the complete private dining experience.Please email liz@frescomontclair.com
Private party contact
Sarah Arcuri: (347) 974-2420

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Fresco Da Franco

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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Calamari

Grilled Octopus

Fried Calamari

Antipasti

The Famous Eggplant Stack$14.95

Mamma Giuseppina's Meatballs (3)$14.95

Imported Burrata$14.95

Fried Calamari$15.95

Ricotta Vasi$14.95

Burgers

The Fresco Angus Burger$14.95

Veggie Burger$14.95

Brick Oven Pizza

Burrata$14.95

Margherita$14.95

Diavola$14.95

Bianca$14.95

Insalata

Classic Caesar Salad$14.95

Mais$14.95

Church Street$14.95

Fresco Salad$14.95

Pasta & Risotto

Homemade Black Ink Fettuccine$21.95

Fresh Potato Gnocchi Bolognese$18.95

Rigatoni Puttanesca$18.95

Risotto Mare e Mondo$22.95

Fettuccine Cartoccia$24.95

Wild Mushroom Risotto$21.95

Main Course

Mediterranean Sea Bass (Branzino)$23.95

Herb Crusted Diver Day Boat Scallop$25.95

Blackened Atlantic Salmo$23.95

Chicken Milanese$21.95

Angus Skirt Steak$27.95

Homemade Maryland Crab Cake$23.95

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