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    Fresco

    4.0 (175 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    FRESCO ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Amazing food and service at Fresco- Cranston. ( as always ). Took my friend visiting from Texas over the Holidays ! We had a WONDERFUL time

    Spicy Tuna Tower
    Kim S.

    We have visited Fresco numerous times and are always happy with our meal. Entree sizes are large, so we typically leave with leftovers. The atmosphere is upscale casual, so it's a nice place to celebrate a special occasion. Prices are very reasonable. The spicy tuna tower is so yummy! My favorite entree is the chicken and eggplant napoleon and I'm very picky with ordering chicken at a restaurant. Finishing off the meal with an espresso martini is a must! Wait staff are attentive and knowledgeable about the menu.

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    Tori M.

    beautiful restaurant with a big bar & fast & friendly service. we came here on a monday night for my moms birthday it was packed but worth the wait! we started with a giant stuffie which was very tasty, for dinner mom loved the butternut squash ravioli & the chicken milanse was delicious too! for drinks we had pumpkin beer with a caramel cinnamon sugar rim & a caramel apple sangria, loved these seasonal drinks perfect for a fall night.

    Elizabeth S.

    I've enjoyed Fresco in East Greenwich But this was my first time visiting the Cranston location. We were seated promptly and the wonderful server took our drink order and also provided a wonderful basket of bread with dipping oil. My son had the shrimp scampi which wasn't reallyon the menu but they accommodated him. Pasta was perfectly al dented and nicely grilled shrimp on top. My daughter had the usual pasta with pink vodka sauce and she loved it. I had a fabulous steak cooked medium rare along with vegetables and mashed potatoes. They used a special sauce on mistaken it was truly exceptional. I am definitely a fan of the Fresco locations and you will be too!

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    Mike C.

    The co reviewer and I decided to try Fresco after several unsuccessful attempts. The restaurant is very clean and comfortable and the staff does a excellent job keeping it Covid safe. They do a thorough job cleaning every table after each party. They also have the plexiglass partitions between tables. We had the chicken parmigiana and the steak tips over risotto. Both meals flavorful and nicely cooked. The cutlet was very large. Service was very good. We will be back when we are in the area.

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    Horrible communication, Horrible experience, Horrible treatment. Wouldn't recommend to my worst enemy.

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    The food was raw I had to send it back to be cooked and it had no flavor. The service was a little off also.

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    Not our usual spot, but what a pleasant surprise. Their Grilled crust is delicious and cheese blend amazing! We will be back.

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    We had such a great experience. From the bread to cocktails to entrees, all fantastic. The service was great too. We'd definitely go again.

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    Enjoy visiting for drinks or dinner. The staff here is welcoming. I love that my favorite wine here also doubles as a donation to charity.

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