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264 Fresco

4.1 (2.6k reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Doreen Z.

Always a MUST stop when in town... views, service and food are all equally amazing......but this guy Micheal goes above and beyond....he does it all. Today server, bartender and the umbrella guy (our words) to shield his customers from the sun 5 stars to Micheal

Danielle G.

Located in the touristy part of Carlsbad, the atmosphere at 264 Fresco is lovely, slightly more elevated without being stuffy. Service was friendly and our Italian server was fantastic, checking in us frequently. My spaghetti with grilled chicken was pretty tasty, as was the artichoke hearts as a starter, and add the green salad with candied pecans and delicious vinaigrette. Only thing, my husband said his ciopinno wasn't so fab. He said it tasted extra fishy, like the kind when maybe it's not super fresh? It's one of his fave go-to meals if we are ever by the sea or in Italy so he was a bit disappointed. Snaps to the pleasing aesthetic and relaxing vibe though!

Meatball
Ailin J.

Cute restaurant in a perfect location. Review for pizza only. May have just had an off day. Meatball pizza looked really good and came super quick. But maybe too quick. The dough was still quite soft no crunch so it was difficult to hold up the slice with soft toppings. Would've appreciated some textural differences.

Nevin A.

264 Fresco is an authentic Italian restaurant located in Carlsbad Village. The restaurant is spacious. There is indoor seating, patio seating in a beautiful green space, and rooftop with ocean view. Every area in the restaurant has its beauty. The staff were genuinely warm and welcoming. The restaurant has very cheerful and relaxing vibes, very clean and organized. We were seated promptly. The menu includes wide selection of red pasta, white pasta, appetizers, various seafood entrées, salads, filet mignon, short ribs, NY steak, wood- fired pizzas. They also have full bar offering craft beer, wine and cocktails. We ordered the following dishes: -Affumicata Pizza 5/5 Sausage, mushrooms, mozzarella, basil & evoo -264 Bruschetta 5/5 Tomato, basil, evolution, balsamic & parmesan -Spaghetti Alla Checca 5/5 Tomato, garlic, basil Spaghetti carbonara 5/5 Guanciale, Chives pecorino romano Everything we ordered was delicious. The portion was generous. Every dish felt like explosion of flavors in the mouth. After our lunch we ordered ; Chocolate Gelato sundae 5/5 It was creamy, rich with intense chocolate flavor, just perfect Gelato! Cappuccino 5/5 It was perfectly strong, rich and creamy. We had such a wonderful lunch and an excellent experience and service. I cannot wait for my next visit to enjoy more delicious dishes from 264 Fresco.

Fettucine Alfredo - the sauce is very rich.
Eric H.

Just one block away from the ocean, 264 Fresco is one of the best restaurants in Carlsbad. Unfortunately, I don't think they get the attention they deserve, as they don't seem to be mentioned on any Top-Ten Lists for Carlsbad Dining (Tripadviser, Reddit, Michelin Guide, Yelp, etc.). The space is bright and welcoming and has a nice al fresco feel to it. The atmosphere is very casual but there is an upscale vibe here. With all that said, the food must be good, right? We started off with some summer cocktails, with the Cucumber Cooler being our favorite; so light and refreshing. The Watermelon Salad is fantastic! The tomato, ricotta and mint vinaigrette, blended perfectly with the watermelon. Also excellent was the Beet and Burrata Salad. The pickled onion added something extra to each bite. You cannot go wrong with either dish. The Meatballs were hearty and the Shrimp & Grits appetizer was also very tasty. Moving on to the main courses, the favorite is the Seabass Picatta. The fish was perfectly cooked and the caper glaze was not too rich. It was an excellent dish. The Lasagna was very tasty and the Spaghetti Carbonara came with guanciale (not pancetta) and pecorino romano. No visible egg yolk in this dish but I think it was in the sauce. The sauce was almost too rich for me, but I couldn't stop eating it. However, the Fettucine Alfredo was too rich for our liking but the flavors were nice. The beach is a minute's walk away and we enjoyed a nice post-dinner stroll. Overall, we had an excellent meal and a great experience at 264 Fresco. The service was also very good. Next time we will try a woodfired pizza and the Braised Short Rib. I gotta give them my patented, "Four-Thumbs-Up" review. Great job 264 Fresco.

Rigatoni alla Norma
Savanna V.

Came here for dinner with a large group of about 16 people and we had a great time! Our server was attentive and patient while we did some staggered ordering. It was a busy night with several wedding-related groups but we had a nice spot on the patio (not under the tent). I ordered the rigatoni alla Norma (with eggplant) and it was delicious! Others seemed to enjoy their pizza and pasta as well.

Insalata di Noci
Kelly S.

Stopped by on a Saturday night without reservations and didn't have to wait too long for our group of 6. Place looked busy. We found parking on the street nearby. We ordered mozzarella sticks, bruschetta, salad, and pasta. Food was good, but the pasta was better at 2051 Cucina Italiana.

Original Margherita.
Mirella M.

This place is so cozy and such great place to have a good time . There's seating options inside, outside and the upstairs area. They have a variety of wine and beer selection. I got a traditional margarita and it was just perfect. One of the best Alfredo sauce I have ever had . So creamy and flavorful. My husband had the risotto scallops and he loved it.

Kimberly A.

We had such a wonderful experience! The restaurant has an incredible view of the beach and the perfect atmosphere to enjoy a great meal. The service was excellent! Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. And the food was absolutely delicious!

Crispy Calamari
Isabella G.

Super cute place with lots of seating. We had a reservation and were sat right away, but the wait time for walk in was over an hour. We sat down and ordered apps and drinks which came super quick. When we ordered our entrees they took close to an hour to get to us. It was very busy for the holiday weekend, and the manager also came by to let us know we were 3 tickets away from getting our food. Once the food arrived it was absolutely amazing. The vodka pasta tasted so fresh and the carbonara was incredibly creamy. Good spot. Service was meh most likely due to how busy it was. Would recommend!

Beef Carpaccio
Caitlyn G.

We loved all the items we ordered. We had the beef carpaccio for an appetizer and for our entrees I got the pesto linguine and my husband got the bolognese. My pasta was very creamy and saucy and flavored to perfection. My only complaint is that I added the sausage and didn't see or taste any sausage in my food. The server said the kitchen definitely added it but since no my husband and I both couldn't taste it they removed the added charge. We still enjoyed the meal thoroughly. The ambience was beautiful but the lighting was too bright and it felt more like a factory rather than a relaxing dinner. Our drinks were also phenomenal. They were spirit forward and not too sweet. The service was incredibly slow but luckily we weren't in a hurry. I almost gave 3 starts but the food was really good.

Rigatoni Vodka
Stephanie B.

Came here for dinner on a Saturday night without a reservation and waited about 20 minutes for a table. They have a ton of seating, both indoor and outdoor (including a rooftop). We were seated under a large outdoor tent on the grass. It was nicely decorated for an outdoor tent space and also included overhead heaters. The indoor space was also nice with Italian greenery and decor. They have some cute couch and fire pit spaces as well while you are waiting for a table, enjoying drinks, or appetizers. Service: Our server was good and food came out fairly quickly. The only thing to note is that my husband ordered a side of hot honey with his pizza and never received it. Nobody came to check on us for a bit after we received our food, so it wasn't worth asking for it by the time they did. I'm not sure if we were charged for it or not, as I didn't get to see the bill. Food: Food was excellent! We ordered the beer and burrata salad to start, which was beautifully presented and tasty. We ordered the kids cheese pizza for our son and he really enjoyed it. We ordered the rigatoni ala vodka (added sausage) and mushroom pizza to share. The pasta was perfect fly Al dente and the sauce was delicious. The pizza dough / crust was really good. I could've used some more oil or some sort of sauce drizzled (maybe pesto) on top to complete the pizza, but otherwise it was very good.

Linnea D.

The atmosphere was amazing, the staff was so friendly and attentive, and the restaurant was incredibly clean! The food was light, fresh, and absolutely delicious. I will definitely be coming back!

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JULES IS THE BEST!!!!!! She is so nice and attentive!!!!! The best waitress ever!!!!!!

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Jules is the best!!! so sweet and personable. I also love Kylie she's amazing. they're both so amazing!!!!!

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Is the full menu offered on the Deck, or is it just a bar menu?

Yes, full menu! Hope you enjoy

Gluten free puzza?

Yes. 264 Fresco offers gluten-free pizza crust for many of their wood-fired pizzas.

Is the deck for 21+?

Yes, it is. They won't sear you up there with kids.

Do you use Italian flour for pizza/ pasta/ bread?

Are there gluten free options?

Plenty of options

Is this restaurant kid friendly?

There were several children and strollers in the restaurant when we dined here. It's a huge place with most of the seating downstairs (I think the deck upstairs is for adults) in the restaurant and in the tent adjacent to the restaurant. I owe a… 

Would like to know if they allow dogs in their patio area?

Yes we do, thanks

Hello, I would like to make reservations for 17 people but open table only goes to 8. No one is answering the phone at the moment, is there a different means to do so? Thanks!

Hello, on the yelp app it looks like the rooftop is only for cabana rentals and we can't make reservations? Is this correct? Can a party of 2 make reservations for the rooftop?

You can just walk up. Reservations are for party of 8 and up Hope to see you soon Thanks

Are there different vegan options? If so what are they?

We have pastas, salads and soups Hope to see you soon

Are there some good vegetarian options? Can the pastas or pizzas be made vegetarian style?

Yes absolutely

Are dogs allowed on the patio?

Yes I think I answered this before

How do your online gift certificates work?

Please just follow the link it should allow you to email the gift certificate Thanks

Is the new rooftop walk-in only or are reservations allowed? And is the rooftop only open starting at 5pm?

Walk in and reservations are open on Opentable Thanks

Does 264 Fresco offer Military/ Veterans Discount?

No really but please ask the manager for a free appetizer on us. Thanks Linda

What time is happy hour?

3to6

Is there a pre-fixed menu for NYE?

Yes and also open menu Thanks

Is there any dress code we need to have?

Not that we could see. Don’t think swim suits would be allowed.

Is happy hour at the bar only, or throughout the restaurant?

At the bar and the tables around it Thanks

Can we bring our own cake for a birthday?

Yes.

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