My girlfriend and I came from out of town and this place was recommended to us by 3 different people. Not only was this maybe the best Italian meals we've ever had, but maybe one of the best meals we've ever had period. read more

Not sure what happened to this place!? I'm a local and have eaten here before. Everything from the bread to the main meal was a " NO BUENO" Definitely scratched this one off me list! read more

Good food good price Good service. The house wine can be bought at town and country for 1/3 the price fyi! read more

Incredible food and incredible service from Michelle! It was our first time and she made the experience awesome! Can't wait to eat here again!! 11/10 recommend!! read more

OMG best lasagna I've ever had. So much flavor. Cesar was a underwhelming though. Very good customer service. 1st glass of house red was fantastic, 2nd was not. read more

Fresco Cafe - Lasagna and house red - Italian Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

I was really looking forward to a meal here based on all the reviews. I called ahead to get a reservation and was told there were no available slots, but if we came early enough there'd be a chance of getting a table. We came early and did wait an hour and we're ok with this. Once we sat down, we immediately ordered all our food as we were super hungry. Everything took FOREVER! Our side Caesar salads took at least 30 minutes and they were just basic, I've had way better. After our entree didn't arrive in the next 20 minutes (almost an hour since we first sat down), I went ahead and ordered a different, full sized salad with added salmon just so I could get some food in me as I was starving at that point and asked the waitress to bring whatever comes first. Interestingly, the $30 salad now made it within 10 minutes of order. So happy I ordered that. The main enters FINALLY arrived an hour and 15 minutes after ordering. Hubby loved his ravioli. I thought my pasta dish was ok, I guess I was expecting something spectacular after waiting so long. I wouldn't recommend. Oh, and being an Italian place, it would be nice to have been offered a bread basket. I've never been to an Italian restaurant that did not. read more

Amazing atmosphere and service. Food is exceptional and the specials never disappoint. read more

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Amazing food, wine and the cappuccino is so good!! Atmosphere is romantic! The service is awesome and patio is great for summer! read more

Fresco Cafe - The cappuccinos are amazing! But so is the food and wine and everything else you can't go wrong! Service is great! - Italian Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

Best Italian I've had in a long time! The Spaghetti and meatballs is divine. I suggest ordering extra meatballs because you will definitely want more! The Chicken Gorgonzola is very good, creamy, rich and will leave you licking the plate clean. The hand rolled ravioli is made in house and is amazing. The sausage is full of flavor! Tiramisu for dessert is a must. You have the option for ordering family size plates of certain entrees, which I would recommend so you can have leftovers! Because trust me, you will want it the next day! Amazing wine selection as well- the waitress we had was so knowledgeable it helped narrow down what to order. I will definitely be back. read more

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We were really looking forward to Dinner at Fresco. We had a reservation and arrived on time. We selected a later reservation time than we preferred but they said nothing else earlier was available. We arrived on time and were seated by the bathrooms. Not the ideal spot. The menu was nice, our server attentive, but frankly the food was not great. One dinner of chicken parm was rubbery, salmon not very flavorful and pasta was decent. The location is lovely and service was good. I would not return for dinner. read more

Went here for dinner with my dad. Great place for a wine night and some good appetizers. We split the bruschetta and it was so delicious. Very simple little pieces of crisp oiled bread with tomato, basil, fresh mozzarella, and delicious balsamic. The mozzarella was so good I just wish the dish was bigger! I got the spaghetti bolognese and it was pretty good but I wasn't a huge fan of all of the meats used. My dad got the lasagna bolognese and said it was great. Our waitress was super sweet, and all employees seemed very into their jobs. Not my scene since i'm not a wine or brewed beer drinker but would be the perfect place if I was one! read more

We had dinner here earlier in the week. The staff was terrific, the wine quite good, the place is really nice inside, but the food was only good, not great. The Caesar salad would benefit from a better dressing. It had very little flavor. We then had the sausage and broccolini entree. Again, very mild flavor that needed more herbs and spices and a little heat in the sausage. Good experience, but some minor tweaks and it could be great. read more

We rode Motorcycles in the Montana weather, hot then cold and wet. We had the tastes for Pasta and Meatballs. The staff was professional and quick about bringing our meal. The Meal was super good, the sauce was excellent. The sauce was as good or better than I make since I don't use store bought sauce. The meatballs had a nice flavor and my buddy complemented the wine. I like water with my meals so I can't comment on the wine. Would I eat here again, OH YES! read more

I had one night in Bozeman to grab a nice dinner and read about it online so decided to get a reservation. The atmosphere lived up to the hype that I read about online. Great date spot. It seemed like they were understaffed as our waitress seemed to be doing it all, but she was absolutely great and the service was incredibly fast! I ordered the Wild Alaskan Salmon which is served over penne that is covered with a creamy basil pesto with bacon, caramelized onion, sautéed mushroom, and pecorino. I am not kidding when I say it may be in my top 5 meals of all time (and I come from an Italian family). My biggest mistake was not taking a picture of this masterpiece before I ate it. The flavor was incredible and left me very full. If I am ever back to Bozeman this will be a must stop place for me. read more

Great Italian food in Bozeman - great about adjusting meals to a non-dairy diner. We enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and great wine selection. read more

We love this place!! Its our go to place in Bozeman. The food is always delicious and fantastic service. Highly recommend!

If I could leave ZERO stars I would!!! Came to this place The other night after being highly recommended by our concierge ( which by the way .... they must pay him a referral fee) because this place was horrendous. What Italian restaurant doesn't offer bread at the table when you first sit down. We had to ask for it and wait about 10 mins. . We Ordered bruschetta as an appetizer and to say that it was bland would be a compliment. How do you mess up tomatoes and bread ? We then ordered hand rolled ravioli with sauce. Once this came to the table I was done, I wanted to get up and leave, It was almost comical. This place is a joke, not sure how they are still in business. It's soooo dark it's sooo loud, I'm all for a great ambiance but I would also like to be able to see and hear my husband on the other side of the table. Anyway..... SAVE YOUR MONEY AND GO ELSEWHERE read more

Having been recommended to this Italian - I arrived after calling the restaurant on a Wednesday evening - the first signs that the food was good was that it was very busy. Unfortunately the acting host an older gentleman wasn't sadly, in anyway cordial when greeting me. As a businessman and often on my own when visiting restaurants out of town i understand that its always a little difficult to seat one person as opposed to a couple or larger party. To make it easier for them as i did on this evening i opted for the bar area which only had a small number already seated there. I was quickly greeted by Sierra and i chose the PESTO CAVATAPPI and a glass of Pinot. The wine arrived but the meal approx 30 mins later, already a little colder than i expected upon its arrival but it was delicious with great seasoning, cooked well and tasted great. The bill received was reasonable for this type of restaurant so all in all, when making plans to visit here, expect a long wait to be seated, another to obtain your chosen food and no table bread to be offered as a complimentary service. Expect the service to be curt and fleeting if you're a single or a couple, though i did see significant interplay for large table groups so i guess it must be down to the amount of $'s spent. I believe my experience was a 3 out of 5 based largely off the food read more

Great evening to sit outside. Friendly server. Very nice bottle of wine with a couple of cold Peroni's. We had meatballs and mussels with house made focaccia bread. Entrees were wild sockeye salmon and spaghetti carbonara.... both fantastic! Finished with flourless chocolate torte and pistachio gelato plus espresso for a wonderful affogato. We will be back! read more

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A lovely experience as usual! Walking into this warm, fragrant space on a cold night is a sensory delight. Fabulous food, excellent wine list, the setting elegant but cozy - it's a go-to for family celebrations. read more

I've added a star! Our dinners were excellent!Spaghetti and meatballs had some nice ricotta incorporated in the marinara sauce. What a novel approach. The Pesto Cavatappi with artichoke and tomato. Highly recommended. Our server, Hailey was extremely affable and professional. Outdoor seating was lovely. read more

Fresco Cafe - Italian Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

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One of my favorite restaurants in Bozeman! I get the salmon pesto every time! It's crazy flavorful!! I not the biggest fan of salmon but this stuff is insane! Can't get enough! Have had all the other pasta dishes too and they are all amazing! Ravioli with red and white sauce mixed is a close 2nd. GET THE TIRAMISU!! It's life changing! Made fresh daily. read more

Fresco Cafe - Tiramisu is life changing! It's was hard to share it - Italian Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

this would have been a 5 until at the end of the meal, as we were getting ready to leave a rude mouthy hostess comes to our table and loudly tells us that "the people who reserved after us have been waiting for quite some time and could we figure out how to move ourselves to the bar". We feel that certainly could have been said in a more professional manner and left a very unpleasant taste after a good meal. read more

Food was terrific! I ordered Lasagna Bolognese and my husband ordered the spaghetti with meatballs. Both meals were beautifully prepared. The only negative was the amount of time food was ordered until presented to table. About 45 minutes. But that being said, the food was definitely worth the wait. Suggest making reservations especially if want inside seating. read more

You guys nail it !! It's hard enough to find a carbonara and you got just right ! Best carbonara I've tried in America !!! Wine list is amazing and the menu list all the pairing recommended w their food. Really warm and fun atmosphere, superb service and amazing food !! Have to try if you are looking Italian good read more

The gorgozola chicken as the best I've had. They cut the chicken breast so everything came out perfectly. The flavors in the sauce blended well with the vegetables. read more

What a rip off!! They DO NOT value take-out customers. I ordered their 17$ Lasagna, and the 16$ Chicken parmesan and it was the worst take out I've ever had. I feel ripped off and insulted, I paid just as much as someone who eats in, and was given garbage food. The Lasagna was a flat, lifeless slab of goop sitting in a coagulated sauce. The Chicken Parm was tiny and flavorless on top of about 12 noodles. Save your $ and eat somewhere else. read more

Fresco Cafe - Lifeless slab of goop they call Lasagna. - Italian Near Me - Bozeman, Montana

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It's been a while since I've been here. Unfortunately they no longer offer an assortment of in house made pasta. The food is not the same quality. When the server forgot to submit my order and did not realize the mistake until the rest of my party had their entrees did any offer of compensation be made. I have previously been an employee and owner in food service industry and I had to inquire about compensation for the meal inconvenience. In total we had 2 appetizers, family style salad, 6 entrees and 2 bottles of wine. read more

This is a wonderful Italian restaurant! Upon arriving late for our reservation we were seated immediately and the service and food were impeccable. The pasta carbonara was so amazing and the wine pairings were great too. If you love dry red wines, both the Chianti and Montepulciano were delicious. Ended our meal with espresso and tiramisu. Only great things to say about this place. If you live in Bozeman, or are just visiting, this is a must. read more

My son and I ate at this restaurant this evening for the first time. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I can tell you that this lovely little restaurant FAR exceeded our expectations! I had the Gorgonzola Chicken, and my son had the Pesto Cavatappi. Both dishes were absolutely exquisite! Tender, tasteful, perfect portions, and so much flavor that I had to rest between bites just to savor it! I also had the spinach side dish which was perfectly cooked and wonderfully garlicky. We don't often do dessert, but the food was so good we just had to try it, so we shared the tiramisu and the brownie, and they were absolutely perfect! The atmosphere was very cozy and the dining area well decorated. The staff were wonderful, especially our phenomenal waitress Hannah, who could not have been more courteous, friendly, quick and professional. First class service to go with the first class food! Highly, highly recommend this place! read more

I may recommend this restaurant if I didn't get food poisoning (probably from the mussels) after dinning there a few months ago. Everything tasted good but again, I got sick for a few days because of something I consumed there and I never get food poisoning, so something was definitely off. read more

This place is amazing! The food is delicious, wine selection great and the outdoor patio is a beautiful place to be. Go check this place out! read more

Dined here for the first time. Lovely setting with seating indoors or on patio. Staff is very attentive & personable. I had the mixed salad - best every - warm grilled vegetables, cashews, park cheese, tomatoes on bed of greens. Bread comes with. For dessert, the brownie flavored gelato was amazing. Highly recommend this place. read more

We heard that this restaurant was great and oh so good! We made reservations, arrived on time. Thought it was so cute and a great view of the creek outback. We were seated next to bathrooms so that was not great. Very loud , could hardly hear each other. Our waitress was exceptional! But the food was horrible. Not true Italian cooking at all. The spaghetti bolognese was watery and tasteless My son ordered lasagna ... he said it was like chef boy RD... the manage maybe the owner was not courteous at all. I don't even think he is Italian So how would he know what real Italian food is! They need some serious new chefs Will definitely NOT return read more

This is such a wonderful place with a lot of atmosphere. The food and service is great! Enjoyed the creek which was running so swift with the Spring runoff! read more

Positive- food was amazing! Came here for dinner my first day and had the ravioli. It was so good I had to come back for lunch the second day and had the salmon Caesar salad which was incredible. Negative- Service. Wow, how horrible. I waited so long each time for someone to even greet me, take my order and give me my check. I could have been in and out in 20 min and it was over an hour each time. And I must add there were no more than 4 tables each time so they weren't packed and busy ... Because I rate restaurants mostly on food they got four stars but they should definitely make sure their customers are being treated better. read more

This place was all around delicious and wonderful!!! The service was prompt and very friendly! Plus, they have a great outdoor dining area where you can sit and listen to the nearby creek. Our party all had different foods that we all loved!!! Make sure you get their strawberry lemonade, it was so good!!! read more

While in town for business, I met a friend here for dinner. Neither of us had been to their new location. It's adorable, with a great ambiance! They even have a little patio right next to the creek, set back from Mendenhall, so it's kind of quiet. Love the new digs! The wine list is adequate, although what's available by the glass pales in comparison to their bottle offerings. I wish they had more by the glass... We started with a Bruchetta appetizer. It was good, but not amazing. It really needs a bit more balsamic. For dinner, we both ordered the special. It was shrimp with garlic and artichokes, served over polenta cakes and spinach. Holy cow! It was absolutely amazing! One of the best meals I've had in months. It was a sizeable meal and I ate every little morsel! Perfect polenta, just the right amount of garlic, yummy!!! I was too stuffed to order dessert even though there were several tempting-looking offerings. Service was great, too, so that bumped up the rating here. I'll be looking to come back on my next trip through! read more

The service and patio were nice but the food was not worth the calories. No one in our party finished our meal and didn't want to take any left overs home. The worse part was my son had an allergic reaction to the kid menu item spaghetti and meatballs. It did not occur to me to ask if there would be tree nuts in meatballs on a kids menu item. I know people sometimes put crazy things in meatballs but usually the kids menu would be pretty plan. My son is allergic to cashews which I guess they put in the meatballs. My son vomited all night and now has post traumatic stress when he drives by the restaurant. read more

I have been here several times and I am always delighted in the atmosphere, service, and most importantly the food. Great authentic Italian food, great selection of wines, and a very charming atmosphere. You will not be disappointed. Always a mainstay when I am in town. read more