Our first time there. The food and service were great. We had Marissa and would request her again. The portions are huge and we definitely will keep that in mind the next time. My one complaint is that the tables are very close together and you can hear other tables conversations etc. Not very romantic but other than that. The bar is great and next time we will go and sit there and order one of the various wood grilled pizzas! read more

Had dinner with my Husband at the Cranston location. Ordered Calamari with the balsamic sauce for appetizer and it was the best we have had. It was fresh and tender. We had Chicken mel for dinner and tiramisu for dessert. Absolutely loved it!! Drinks excellent, atmosphere great, place beautiful, lighting perfect. Our Waitress was Felicia... Very professional and pleasant. This is our new favorite spot. We will be back again. read more

This place has a very elegant yet casual atmosphere. One of the coolest elements is the sliding ladder on the wine shelf! I ate wayyyy too much food but the food was delicious; Shrimp & Stemmed Artichoke Hearts with a balsamic reduction, Espresso Braised Short Rib, Grilled Pizza (FORGET ABOUT ITTT), Veal over risotto with Peas. I'm still full the next day. 5***** read more

Can not miss the roasted chicken! Awesome service. Very accomidating with a great staff. No one can beat a friday night at this resturant. They have multiple locations so no one should miss out. read more

We loved the bartender Audra. She was so fun and friendly. The service was great we loved our drinks and the food was absolutely delicious! We can't wait to go back! read more

I made reservations a month ahead of time for my son's confirmation party. We arrived 15 minutes early and they were out of prime rib, chicken and fish. They ultimately replenished the chicken and fish, after repeated requests. The staff told me "nobody told me we were out". We ordered wine and it took 20 minutes to arrive after 2 reminders. All the drinks ordered were late to arrive and we had to clear our own plates. I spoke to the owner and he told me that there were no guarantees that items advertised on the menu will be available. It was a ruined meal and I will never return. read more

We went for brunch on a Sunday. Place was empty, they did not have our reservation and we then waited for them to set a table. The food was ok. They did not seem prepared for a 10 am rush of people. There were only 3 parties including my party dining there. Food was running out of the buffet and they were very slow to replace and dessert was not ready. We felt rushed by our server who gave us the check after 30 minutes. No one was waiting so why push us along? The worst was the pastry chef brining out the box of cannoli shells plopping it on the counter and pipping the filling! Maybe they should stick to dinner and scrap brunch if you cannot execute it. I was embarrassed to take my mother there after I told them this was a good place. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Cranston. They have a mix of classic and Italian dishes, with always nice seafood. dinner specials vary and we tried the pork shank-excelled. I have never been disappointed in any of the entrees. They have an array of specials and my favorite is 1/2 price apps and buck a shuck on Friday's before 6:30. Drinks are good and the wait staff is very attentive. Our favorite is Isabella. Nice place for dinner whether you sit at the bar or enjoy a table. read more

Food was fabulous and outer server Felicia was helpful and fun!

Service (Felicia) = Outstanding! !!! Food = perfection ! !!! (Seriously ) Atmosphere = Very inviting We have been here 4 times . That in itself is hard to believe. We are not much on repeating resteraunts. We like to try new places. We (party of 7) decided to celebrate my daughters 20th birthday last night and it was amazing. The server Felicia deserves a lot of credit. She handled everyone and everything with absolute perfection. The Chef did the rest. Top notch. Quality and quantity was amazing. read more

Excellent food but the wait staff was a little over burden with the number of tables they had responsibility for during the evening

I went there with a group of friends on thursday night, for dinner. The restaurant was clean and it looked really nice. We started off with complimentary bread with a delicious dipping sauce. I ordered the rabe with white bean and italian sausage pizza. It was a pretty good size portion and half price special. Though one of my friends had the scallops, it was $23.00 for 3 big scallops with potatoes. I thought the price was very high. Though he did say it tasted excellent. For dessert I had a chocolate chip cookie with vanilla ice cream on top. It was very moist and delicious. I'm going to have to try their brunch on Sundays, they said it's $15.95 for brunch. I found the entrees here a bit expensive, except for the pizza. The customer service here was excellent. Our waitress Lisa did a great job. read more

Giving it a 4 for only one reason. Service was excellent. Bread and dipping oil fantastic taste. We did order Salmon. One dish had almost twice as much salmon. the second. the second was very small. The meals overall tasted good. Would go back and try a pasta or chicken dish. read more

This restaurant is close to home and very convenient for us so we wanted to like it. We ate there a few times when it first opened but the service was just awful (slow, arrogant, unresponsive). The food was always great, but it was just no fun dealing with the service staff. So we stopped going for about a year. We tried it a again a few months ago and the experience was much better. Now, we have been there about a half dozen times in the last couple of months and I can say the turn around in the quality of the service has been amazing. The food is better than ever, but the service now is just outstanding. Seated promptly. The server was friendly and informed. Arrogance is gone completely. Just a great experience. Definitely back in our rotation. read more

Absolutely fantastic!!!!!!!.... Chuck was our waiter and he contributed to a most delightful evening. Every single dish was delicious beyond words......portions are huge and we all took home a doggie bag.... Cannot wait to return. read more

Had my daughter's baby shower (44 people) this past Saturday. Food was AMAZING as was the waitstaff (Izzie & Tom) and hostess Judi! The restaurant was all ours for the bunch which made the event feel intimate and cozy. VERY reasonably priced for a private event. Would highly recommend Fresco for a baby or bridal shower. Family and friends thought the setting was elegant and the food fantastic! read more

We are never disappointed! We end up here on a whim sometimes and always get a (GREAT) seat. The service is seriously top-notch (shout out to Josh!) and the food is served piping hot. Love this place. read more

Great brunch, very fresh fruit eggs breads etc. etc. the food is very good and I would highly recommend coming here if you never gone. Every time I come it is always great,leave me you won't be disappointed! read more

We had dinner there saturday night. We found the food very good. We had a stuffie for an app You could of made a meal out of it all by itself My wife had a shrimp cocktail they were on the small side but tasty The swordfish was the best I have ever had. We would eat there again read more

I don't know what just happened! I was so excited to eat here - suggested it to my boyfriend for date night since it had so many good reviews. Now I feel like I need to go buy him a burger somewhere, I feel so guilty. This place had such promise- the ambiance was nice, our waiter was great- we started off with the strawberry and spinach salad which was delicious! But then we ordered the seafood special and it went downhill- it looked great but it was so spicy, that I kid you not, I still cannot feel my lips! We ate about 1/3 of it and I started drinking more and more water. We couldn't finish it. So we basically had bread, salad, water and wine for $70+. Our waiter offered us dessert but we couldnt taste anything anymore so we passed. It's sad. Maybe it was just that particular meal. read more

Fresco opened a new restaurant in Cranston! We have been loyal fans of the original Fresco in East Greenwich for years, their newest location is around the corner from our house. We stopped in this past Saturday of their soft opening weekend. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable. We started with delicous martini's from their list of handcrafted cocktails... I had the oceanspray, fresh basil with squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice & vodka served in a frozen glass (amazing!) My friend had the seniorita, a spicy mango margarita it was delicious! We took our servers recommendation and started with the Fresco bisque, with scallops & clams with potatoes. Next we had our favorite steak carbone (the signature dish from the original fresco) & the lobster frescotore. We couldn't tell that this restaurant had only been open for 1 day. Everything was delicious & served in a timely manner. I can't wait to go back! read more

Our first experience at the Cranston location was on Halloween but there was nothing scary about it lol. Have been to East Greenwich location many times and have never been disappointed. Looks like we have another place to go closer to home. The service and food were exceptional. Can't wait to go back . read more

My husband and I went to Fresco Too with five of our friends.Our party of seven was seated in a room for large parties. We had the room all to ourselves it was great. Three people in the group ordered a special that was a swordfish chop.Was the BEST Swordfish we ever had, all the food was outstanding! Diane was the Best she told us when we order our appetizers we should put our entrée in because everything is made to order and it will take about a half-hour to cook so we would not have to wait long for our food. Amazing food and service and a memorable evening out with friends!!! read more

Two stars for the service. Our waitress was awesome. The food...Not so much. The appetizers were 50/50. Had fried gnocchi. Really can't go wrong with that. Also ordered a "giant stuffed." It didn't even taste like a stuffie. Tasted more like french onion soup. Which is why my wife liked it even though she hates stuffed clams. Dinner was also 50/50 ish. The butternut squash raviolis were decent. Not the best, not the worse. The linguini and white clam sauce was probably the worse I've had. The broth had zero flavor. No chopped clams at all. All whole clams. That part might be a personal preference thing. The killer was these large slices of onions. There was a ton of them. There were so many, and sliced so thick, that they over powered the dish. I've tried this dish in many places in RI and this was the worse. With all of the other awesome restaurants in RI we will not be going back to Fresco. read more

Decent food (good not great), good service. Fair price for Monday night fixed price special.

Another great experience...Danielle was excellent!!! The food and service is always good....Danielle is very pleasant and accommodating...looking forward to our next date night! read more

Good Italian. Only Siena is better in RI. Service is great and the Sunday brunch is the best deal in the state. They have all the traditional Italian favorites plus some modern items and fun specials. I had the cheese plate a while back and it was fantastic. read more

Great brunch! The atmosphere is warm and clean, and the staff very personable. The brunch options included breakfast and lunch foods and came with a mimosa as part of the price. Coffee and tea are not included in the package but are readily accessible for a very reasonable price upon request. They don't have almond milk or soy milk currently, which is important to know for people with a dairy allergy; however, they have several gluten free options and indicate products with nuts for individuals with a food allergy. Parking is ample and it's a very easy location to access. Overall, a great brunch with a very reasonable price! read more

Dined here on a Sat night. Packed. No reservation. They sat us in 20 minutes. Great service. Good specials to choose from. I had veal chops with mushrooms. Well managed and clean. We will be back also recommending to others. read more

First time visit walked right in and sat down place was empty on a Sunday afternoon which we thought was a bad sign but we were gladly mistaken...stuffie was awesome as an appetizer the lamb ossobucco with saffone risotto was good though a little pricy....would go back...want to see their brunch read more

Wanted to give this place a try after I have seen it advertised in the paper and heard that it was good from family. Went here on a Sunday to try their brunch, which apparently some have compared to 1149's brunch in its quality. To make this review short, I will just say that the place inside looks beautiful, but the food quality is deeply lacking here. Food not hot at all, right when the place opens? we tell them and they do nothing but say we are adding more food to the buffet so it should be hot? Nope, sorry it doesn't change the fact that I am dissatisfied. Basic breakfast here, nothing that fancy or appealing. Took coffee's off bill as was very strong coffee, unless you like that sort of thing. Mimosa's very good, but you can't really mess that one up. Basically, don't waste your time. Maybe brunch is not the way to go here? I don't know but because of it leaving a bad taste in my mouth, I will not be back. read more

We had to be in cranston for an appointment so found this place by accident. We got to the restaurant right when it opened and were seated right away. The waiter was vacuuming the window sills but stopped when we walked in. He was telling the manager he wants to be sure he gets to all the windows. It was nice to see the waiter was making sure the place was clean. Now about the food, it was excellent. The person I was with had a 1/2 portion of the lasagna. The pasta was hand made and well More than 1/2 an order. I had the vegetable risotto and it was fresh. Our waiter was great until he gave us our food, then he was no where to be found. He was cleaning and setting up the bar area. While I think it is great the waiter is invested in the restaurant it would have been nice to be checked on a few times. When the waiter did come back we asked for boxes and the tiramisu. It was homemade and great! If it wasn't for the waiter this would have been a 5+ star rating and k place we will try again. read more

My wife and I went there for dinner Saturday night. Not a bad restaurant setting, looks like they took a vacant office in industrial plaza and modified it as need to make it restaurant. None the less, our food was good the problem was it took far too long. Our calamari and mixed green salad came out very quickly after ordering, about 7 minutes. Our entrees took about an hour to come out. This is no exaggerating, believe me, we kept checking the time. Our waitress wasn't very good. She'd come back occasionally to refill our water but at no point did give us an update on our meals, apologize for the delay, or even offer to refill our bread as they chased down the cow and reeled in the tuna that would be used to make my wife and I's entrees for the evening.Mind you, we were were seated at 10 minutes to 8. By 8:15 a lot of people had started clearing out so it wasn't as if they kitchen was overloaded with orders. Even if that was the case I would have been perfectly fine with our server just saying "hey, they're a little backed up in the kitchen, is there anything else I can get you?" Like I said, our food was good but I can't imagine going back because of how long we waited for it to come out. Not to mentioned, I asked for mashed potatoes instead of rice with the tuna. Of course when my plate arrived it had rice on it. Our server said, "I wrote it down but forgot to put it in the computer". Mistakes happen but for as long as we waited you'd think she would have made sure the plate was to order before bringing it over. If you're curious, go check it out. Your food may come out faster than our's did. The portion sizes looked very generous for some of the pasta dishes so if you've got a big appetite this could be right up your alley read more

The food too forever to come out and was only mediocre once we did receive it. Also the bar and dining room have no separation which leaves ambience as less than desirable. It feels like you're eating less than adequate food in an old poorly decorated office building. I wouldn't recommend wasting your time or money here. read more

We had a business dinner for 18 people on 2/24/16. We ordered from the Banquet Superior menu, which was priced at $35 per person and included their awesome wood grilled pizzas (two kinds), choice of two kinds of salad, choice of five entrees, coffee/tea. Everything was terrific; the service and the food. Everyone was raving about their entrée. Dessert was not included, but those who wanted dessert were served huge portions of house made tiramisu or chocolate layer cake, etc, etc. The servers were spot on the whole night and no one waited or wanted for anything. They were just the right amount of friendly and talkative without being intrusive. It was a lovely evening, and we would go there again without hesitation! read more

Dropped in on a quiet Wednesday night. No more than a dozen other diners were there. The hostess seated us immediately and was very friendly. The decor is subdued and comfortable. The menu is perfectly acceptable, although not terribly original. My companion ordered the butternut squash Pasta dish, and I ordered the special of the evening, which was a salmon with almonds and sesame orange glaze with spinach risotto. Our appetizer was a tuna tower, which was very nice. It was both visually appealing and quite tasty. My salmon was overly sweet and the risotto was very gummy. My companions pasta dish was mediocre and went largely untouched. Our cocktails were wretched. Far too much sour mix in mine and a sangria that was overly sweetened for my friend. As good as the tuna tower was, I do not think we will be returning. I would recommend the East Greenwich location for a better meal and overall experience. read more

I selected Fresco for a birthday brunch buffet for 35 people. There was a wide variety of brunch items from traditional breakfast items to a carving station, eggs and pancakes, to pasta and chicken cacciatore. The stuffed pork in the carving station was really a standout for me! We were a large group and the restaurant was packed but the servers, especially James, were very attentive. Working with Judi to plan the event was hassle-free - she really made the experience pleasant and worry-free, especially as I'm coming from out of state. I would definitely use Fresco again for another event, and would come back for a weekend brunch next time I'm in RI! read more

Very disappointing! Found on Yelp (which I have trusted blindly for years with great success). Wine selection limited. Served bread and oil, a common service at restaurants these days. The bread had a hearty crust which I love but only tasted like burned bread. The oil was mysterious and orange with little flavor. Had a Caprese salad. Very good but not outstanding. Then I had the seafood linguini. Worst mistake. The calamari and clams were overcooked and rubbery. I then removed them to eat an overpriced bowl of spaghetti. The parmesan that was brought was powdery and suspicious of cheap parm with fillers. After a few bites which had grit left from the clams I couldn't stand it anymore. Time to go. read more

Another evening at Fresco. Always enjoy our evenings here. Food and service is always a good solid 8 out of 10. Writing this review because of something I observed tonite. Couple seated next to us ordered dinner. Husband enjoyed his meal. His wife was NOT HAPPY with her meal. Sent it back to kitchen. Waitress was extremely apologetic about the situation. Kitchen sends meal back out and she was pleased. Fresco went one step further - Hostess came to their table apologizing for the problem. Her meal was taken off the bill and they were served dessert on the house. This is what's called customer service. Every now and then a restaurant can drop the ball. It's how they handle the situation. Impressive, Fresco! I like you more than ever!!! read more

Fast friendly service. Food was excellent and very well priced. Best is the Monday special which includes a bottle of wine with two dinners!