this place is a real find. I am normally not a huge fan of italian restaurants, particularly in NJ, but i was a big fan of this place. I showed up a bit early and asked them to decant my bottle of wine (tip, if you go there, bring a great bottle of wine with you as its BYOB). We then went around the corner to grab a cocktail at Pig & Whistle, which is a great place to grab a drink. ambience is very nice. appropriately dark and it felt elegant (particularly for NJ). My decanted bottle of wine was awaiting (in a proper decanter, not just opened). Service was great. they were appropriately attentive, but since i had a business dinner, allowed us to catch up without being obtrusive. we ordered a number of things to share and they brought us separately served half portions with proper presentation. that was a nice touch. appetizers: the heirloom tomatoes with Burrata. One of the best damn salads I have had in a while. the tomatoes are in peak season, and the creamy burrata was coupled with just the right amount of balsamic, salt and basil. YUM. We also got the tuna Tartare. Was good as well. Dinner- I got the the pasta with truffle/mushrooms. Perfect al dente pasta with a sauce that was creamy, but not overburdened. I didn't finish all the mushrooms that came with it, but was happy with my dish. My friend got one of the fish dishes and was pleased with his. Desserts - we got the recommended blueberry bread pudding and the chocolate molten lava cake. I really wanted to try the zeppole's but will get them next time. We also got a coffee and capucinno. Our wine paired extremely well with the food to make for a perfect meal. The bill came out to be a shockingly low $112 before tip. for a meal of this caliber in NY you would be paying double. I will be back. read more

Gioia Mia - Beet salad. Phenomenal. - Italian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Great food. Only thing I would have to say. The portions are very small for the price. Otherwise. Great place

Just as delicious if not even better than the first visit. Really enjoy this restaurant. Always tasty, beautiful presentation, preparation and service! read more

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Excellent service. Excellent steak and absolutely mind-blowing gnocchi! Will definitely come back for the full tasting menu and some more. Keep in mind that it's a BYOB place so a bottle of good wine will make a perfect addition to a great dinner experience. Overall, A++ read more

Gioia Mia - Hangar steak. Yum! - Italian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

An outstanding meal at Fascino. The focaccia bread appetizer was the best focaccia I've ever had. The meatballs were solid, although I thought the sauce and meatball could both use a touch more seasoning, my only nitpick with the meal. The lasagna was just outstanding, rivaling Don Angie's in NYC in my opinion. The gnocchi entree was also excellent. And the zeppole's for dessert were just off the charts excellent. What a great meal! read more

The food was delicious , the plating was stunning. Everyone was very attentive to food allergies. Definitely going back.

I've been to many restaurants in the Montclair area, and with that being said, my expectations were pretty high for this place. We just moved to Upper Montclair and we were really excited to try out some new spots nearby. After looking at a few reviews, we decided to try out Fascino.........big mistake. Upon arriving, I loved the fact that this was a small restaurant with a lovely atmosphere. The waiters were absolutely splendid and very attentive. We were even lucky to find a parking spot directly in front of the restaurant! I thought that this was destined to be an awesome night. After arriving, we placed our orders; we decided on the gnocchi and the hangar steak. The food came out quickly and looked fabulous! Once I had the first bite, I was immediately grossed out. My steak was super tough and fatty and hard to cut through with the knife. My boyfriend actually decided not to even try a bite because he wasn't able to cut through successfully. Luckily, I was able to try his dish. His gnocchi legitimately tasted like Chef Boyardee...not even kidding. Very mushy and just all around unimpressive. Actually, to be honest, I would have preferred Chef Boyardee over this plate. We both literally took two bites of our plates before deciding it was time to wrap up and leave. The only thing that saved this experience was the waiter. Our waiter was just so pleasant we felt bad even complaining. In fact, we left him an awesome tip (because it's not his fault the food sucked).The staff was all that I expected and more. I'm hoping that this was just an off night here. Either way, I'm almost positive I wouldn't come back here. read more

The service was great and the entrees were delicious. The only down side to the meal were the apps all being different temperatures, especially the squash soup which was absolutely delicious but it was barely room temp, which was a major contrast to the polenta fries that were piping hot. The bread was warm which wasn't that bad but again compared to the polenta fries, I wish the bread would've been a little warmer. The hanger steak was seasoned very well and the creamy fontina polenta was delectable! The broccoli Rabe was a bit bitter in my opinion however the broccolini is to die for! The chicken was extremely moist and flavorful. I appreciated the home made mash, but again, they got cold fast. It was my wife's bday so they gave her a complimentary scoop which was pretty cool. Ultimately they need to work on their heating lamp situation or possibly timing everything a little better to ensure all the food gets out it's the same temperature. But overall I'd recommend them and would return again. read more

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Went back here for the first time last fall. Service was lacking. Some of the items we ordered were very good, some average at best. I also felt that the ambiance was lacking -- felt stark but not in a chic way. We were sitting to the left when you walk in. In general, not the Fascino I remember from years past. Has ownership or management changed? The chef? I probably won't go back. read more

I had some friends take me here for a birthday dinner and was looking forward to the meal. We were promptly seated and given menus while they opened our champagne. After deciding on oysters, salad and the octopus appetizer we placed that order. At this point the bread came out which I thought was odd since we should gotten that before we ordered. I found the oysters to be fresh and flavorful and the octopus I tried to also be very good. My wife was not impressed with the salad as the quarter pieces of romaine lettuce were rather hard and difficult to cut. For my entrée I went with the braised short ribs that came with swiss chard, celery root-apple puree and roasted baby carrots. Three entrees came out quickly but a fourth was delayed which I thought was inexcusable for this level of restaurant. While I enjoyed the ribs the service gaffes were enough to sour me on the experience. It felt like more attention was being paid to other tables instead of ours. With the plethora of great restaurants in the area this type of scenario should not occur. read more

Enjoyed a very lovely meal here for an early Valentine's Day dinner. We tried the tasting menu and we were very happy with our meal! Our waiter was very attentive and answered any questions we had regarding the menu. The foie gras was my favorite! The dessert sampler was a nice end to a very tasty dinner. Very romantic setting and it's BYOB. Can't wait to return! read more

Gioia Mia - Italian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Dinner at Fascino before a comedy show at the Wellmont theatre located across the street. It's BYOB, always a plus. Ordered the rosemary focaccia to start, wish it was just bread for the table, but you in fact have to order it. Very good focaccia. We started with polenta fries, and then 2 orders of small pasta to share. Polenta fries are too thick, and not great flavor. Blue cheese dip can only do so much, but overall, a disappointment. The gnocchi and squid ink pappardelle were the pastas. Winner was the gnocchi. Fluffy pillows cooked to perfection. For our entrees, we split two big portions of Stracciatella cheese agnolotti and the rigatoni ala gricia. Both very good, I'd probably go with agnolotti if you're picking between the two, but honestly you can't go wrong with any of the pasta options. Just preference at that point. Overall, if you're in the area for BYOB Italian, this has to be on your list. read more

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So disappointing ! We walked in and were seated quickly. I didn't realize it was BYO but they have a liquor store they work with to have the wine delivered to your table. Easy enough and pretty decent prices on the wine ! It's a small intimate restaurant which seemed like a good thing at first. Our waiter was nice but a little off- he made a comment to my friend saying he could tell it was her first time here (it was everyone's first time ). I laughed it off and made a joke about it . We ordered our food I ordered an app and pasta as my meal- I made it clear it needed to come out all together as no one else would have to wait. We got bread and oil had fun convo but started to feel Pretty hungry! 20 min later my app came out- I grabbed our waiter and said - is the rest Of the food coming out soon because I made a point to order all together . Yes yes. 30-40 min later (so 50-60 min after ordering) we received the rest of our food .. we all ordered pasta and one person ordered chicken .. then to make matters worse my pasta was horrific- I seriously wanted to cry. I What truly made this one of my worst dining experiences was the waiter completely ignored us in between ordering and food- he knew there was a delay and just decided to ignore it- maybe a complimentary appetizer or something - a sorry would have sufficed. I sent my pasta back as it was not at all what I ordered and it tasted horrible. I'm giving 2 stars instead of 1 because the octopus was actually good, the host was nice and the convenience of the wine. I had high hopes and unfortunately was super disappointed read more

Can't believe I haven't reviewed Fascio before. It's absolutely my favorite "treat yourself" restaurant in town. The first time I went (pre-COVID), we had the tasting menu and I thought I was literally going to die of both fullness and happiness at the same time. The food is just absolutely tremendous, the menu is so fun (very hard to choose with so many delicious looking options), the service was flawless, and the vibe was perfect. They even had someone who would go out and pickup a bottle of wine for you at the liquor store down the street (GENIUS). The second time we got takeout very shortly after COVID started. We had an occasion to celebrate and were thrilled to find they had opened. Not only did they have it hot and ready for me at a specific time I requested, not only was the chef/owner himself there to process my order, not only was the food just as tasty as it was in person, but the food was freaking immaculately presented in a damn plastic takeout container. How?? I don't exactly have the income to be a consistent patron here, but if I did, I'd be a regular. Until then, Fascino has solidified itself as THE go-to restaurant for my special occasions. Hard to imagine any other place in town doing it better. read more

I was super excited to try this place because I had read great reviews on the food. Plus I love to support small businesses. We went for my birthday - party of 6. We ordered our appetizers and what had was tasty but the portions were for babies, not even shareable. When it came to order entrees, they were out of 3 of the 6 dishes we requested, I thought that was strange for a Saturday night and the restaurant was not even packed. OK anyway... We adapted. I had the Duck and it was cooked well and was tasty, however the greens that were served with them had sand in them and made the dish inedible. My friends said their food was just ok. My mom was there also and I did not have to ask her what she thought of her steak (which I could tell was over cooked) her face said it all. What really got me though was that at the end of the night the waiter disappeared. We had all finished our dessert and we sat there waiting for our check... and waiting... and waiting. Finally we asked the manager where our waiter was she said he left. I could understand if it was the end of his shift but to not even come over and say "i'm giving your table to someone else" or even present the check was pretty unprofessional to say the least. I was disappointed overall. read more

I am a fan of Fascino. It is a small, intimate restaurant and we were here on a Tuesday night and it was busy. Make sure you have a reservation. Also, we found out that they do half off oysters on Tuesday nights, we did not indulge but it definitely sparked interest for next time. My husband and I started off the roasted Spanish octopus. The octopus came accompanied by potatoes, arugula and a delicious aioli sauce. I thought the octopus was prepared well, although I have had better once before at another restaurant. Overall though I did think it was tasty and the aioli really made the dish for me. Next, we did an appetizer order of the burrata triangoli pasta to share. All Fascino's pastas are homemade and you can definitely tell. The pasta was really good, we both enjoyed it. It came with some smoked pistachios on top which was unique but complimented the dish well. For main entrees I went with the buttermilk baked chicken. It came with a creamy polenta which was out of this world delicious. Honestly, it was the best polenta I have ever had. I would come back just for that alone! The chicken had a truffle pesto on it which was also very appetizing. I really enjoyed the dish overall. My husband ordered the pork chop saltimbocca and he said it was prepared excellently and enjoyed. We were too stuffed to try dessert but next time we definitely will. This spot is also a BYO, which of course is always a plus. Fascino will be seeing us again! Almost forgot, it was my birthday and they brought out a card with a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a candle. I thought that was super sweet! read more

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This new restaurant was recommended by a few people in town -- and they were spot on, the food was amazing. We order a few pasta dishes and the short ribs. The service and ambience was excellent and I highly recommend. read more

Just tried Fascino this last weekend for the first time and was not disappointed. Ambiance/Service: we had a reservation for 9pm and were a little early so expected to wait. Table was ready a few minutes before 9 for us. It's BYOB so we took a walk to buy wine but the host said they could arrange to have a bottle delivered for us which I thought was a nice service. The atmosphere is chic and appropriately lit (I hate when places are too dark to read the menu). The server was very attentive and informative, he gave great recommendations and made sure we were satisfied with each course. Food: delicious, no complaints here. We started with the fig bruschetta and yellowfin tuna crudo, both tasty and good to share for two. Yellowfin tuna was light and the jalapeños gave it a nice kick. For entrees I went with the ricotta gnocchi with crumbled sausage (recommended) which was delicious. Gnocchi's were actually pretty light thus not making the dish too heavy. Sauce and sausage were great as well. My girl got the squid ink rigatoni which was also good (gnocchi was better). Her dish came packed with seafood but the pasta and sauce were very tasty. Also a hearty meal as well. Note: we both went with the full portions, you can opt for the small size if you get full easy. For dessert we shared the warm apple crostata which came with caramel ice cream, that was delicious and a good size to share for two as well. Food & service were both what you hope for when you go out to eat - I'd definitely recommend this place and would go back. read more

Gioia Mia - Yellowfin Tuna Crudo - Italian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Short and sweet, had a date planned at 8 PM on a Sunday night they accommodated us with no problems, There was still a nice crowd in the restaurant, dark and romantic ambiance parking was easy on the side streets, Best oysters I've ever had hands-down , clean not too briny fresh horseradish, And some other unique sides, The sausage gnocchi were to die for, The kale salad was so condensed and filling And the dessert menu is dangerous!! We had the blueberry pudding cake . I can't wait to go back! read more

Went out of business with no warning and did not transfer gift card funds to new owner.

I hate to give a bad review to replace that's clearly struggling to get back on its feet after the pandemic. But I have been to Fascino a couple of times pre-pandemic and I was terribly disappointed with the quality of the meal I had the other day. I am not going to get into the details, except to say the steak was too tough to chew, and the vegetables were tasteless and soggy. It's tough to say where the problem lies, maybe they haven't been able to get their chef back, who knows? But the mismatch between the high prices and the bad food are simply too great to ignore. My hope is the owners will see the review and take a careful look at what's going on in the kitchen. read more

If there is a better BYO or Italian restaurant in New Jersey, I have not been there, despite decades of looking! Service is impeccable, the dishes are creative and ample and the setting is nice, with adequate distance between tables. The pastas, mussels, scallops and halibut were outstanding and left no room for the tempting desserts. Entrees are $26-$38, so don't bring your friend who thinks heaven is a large $20 chicken parm. read more

All I can say is, trust the critical reviews of this place. What's the hype? The prices do not match the quality. Drive 25 minutes into the city and get proper Italian. Hoping to find something better in Montclair though. Good: - the service - Oysters (fresh, small Canadian) - Focaccia bread (properly salty and herby) Bad (generally no seasoning, lacked flavor): - Polenta fries (salt couldn't even save these) - Squid ink pasta (the saddest part for me ) - Sea bass (plain) read more

Absolutely the best italian dinner I've had. My fiancé and I went here for v day and they have a set 4 course meal and byob. You had three choices for each course. We got different items for each course, ate half, and switched plates. Everything was done to perfection. We ate all the plates clean, and wiped down the remaining sauce w bread. Wish I can come back for every v day. It was truly a remarkable evening!! read more

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Very disappointing.....we couldn't wait to try this place....the gnocchi was on a level with chef boyardee ....and the polenta that came with my chicken tasted like paste. My boyfriend had the lamb dish and thought it was ok ...not terrible but overall not sure what people in this area consider "good food" read more

This was exactly what I needed after a stressful day at work. The ambiance was relaxing and inviting. The servers attentive. Where do I start? Dessert of course! The Ricotta Zeppole has become my new favorite. It's hot and tasty. The perfect end to our dinner For my entree I ordered the pignoli crusted nova scotia halibut, seasonal vegetables, smoky prosciutto broth. So good. I actually have one comment about the music lol! Showtunes from Grease. Maybe next time stick with Michael Buble. However, I am looking forward to going back and trying more their menu. read more

Absolutely phenomenal, definitely NYC worthy and I can't see how anyone would give this place less than 5 stars if they're a true foodie. I was taken here on a date and I fell in love with the place the second I walked in. It's romantic, upscale, trendy, and super cute. We walked past the main room to the right where the second dining room is, sat down, and was immediately greeted by our waiter, Walter, who was amazing. We started with their soft shell crab special which was fried/battered soft shell crab over greens with oranges, great dish. Then we ordered the yellowfin tuna tartare, which was 4 pieces of toasted bread with ample amounts of fresh tuna tartare, light aioli and radishes, how can you go wrong here? My mouth is watering just talking about it. Then we had the roasted octopus with fingerling potatoes, pickled red onion and olive aioli...OMG...can I have 10 more of these?! They happily split this dish for us which was really nice. It's a small dish, but the combination of flavors is simply outstanding, lots going on in this dish, it was prepared very well. I've eaten some amazing octopus in Spain and this was certainly on a par. For dinner we started with two pastas: truffle scented rigatoni with forest mushroom ragu...again, the combination of flavors here was out of this world! Slight truffle flavor, nothing over powering with tons of mushrooms and cheese. Great pasta dish. We also did the jersey corn & mascarpone mezzaluna, sweet corn -herb fonduta...ravioli like pasta dish stuffed with sweet corn and cheese, and more cheese on top, I've never had anything like it, it was amazing. I asked for some cheese and I was given freshly grated cheese on the side, I wish it was like that everywhere! After that, because we were feeling totally gluttonous...we ordered the scallops and the herb crusted halibut. The scallops came 3/4 huge scallops to a dish with cauliflower puree, greens and baby carrots, the dish was excellent. The halibut came highly recommended from the waiter, it was a light/healthy dish with market vegetables and the fish was very flaky and fresh. For desert we had the molten chocolate cake with hazelnut gelato, the chocolate just melted in your mouth, and they gave me a card and wrote Happy Birthday on my dish which made me very happy! Overall, service was great, the place was beautiful, and the food was fantastic, My only complaint is that they told us we had to put our order in by 9:30 as the kitchen closed then. I thought that was a bit early for a Thursday, but whatever! Definitely come here! read more

Gioia Mia - Birthday desert!! - Italian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Besides the struggle to find parking it's a Very nice place, and affordable too. It's byob The food was very good but they didn't really have any juice, it was mostly soda which kinda sucks cause everybody doesn't drink soda or liquor. The food took a while to come not sure if it was because it was a big party or what but it definitely seemed like it took too long to come. read more

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An employee took our credit card that I accidentally left and was told would be in a safe. I called and they said they no longer had my credit card. The employee went to Apple and spent $3K in merchandise. I called the store multiple times asking to speak to a manager. A manager has never returned our calls. Do not give them your business. read more

Had dinner with my wife here a few weeks ago. We accidentally left our credit card in the bill book and didn't realize it until we were home. We called them and the manager said they'd keep our credit card in a safe for us. A few days go by and we call the restaurant and they told us the owner cut our card up because it had been a few days. About a week later we have over $3,000 in fraudulent charges on our credit card. We called the restaurant and left a message with the manager about what happened and no call back from them. read more

Before i begin, The service here is Good! So with that out of the way, let me begin... This place lacks consistency, value, and execution. Consistency - Some items were incredible - Cauliflower and Apple soup, Veal and Pork Belly over Northern beans and swiss chard - Awesome ( except this was not what i wanted for dinner.... more later) Value - $25 dollars for Pasta that is mediocre at best? A pesto should be prepared one of two ways.... I prefer the thick herb paste, but i can accept the creamy preparation as well. What I do not accept is a watery oregano mixture with a hint of cheese. So watery that the alleged sauce is unable to adhere to any pasta in the plate. Next ... $8 dollars for Broccoli, flavorless and again in a bowl of water.... I suppose water is the theme of the restaurant, but in my culinary experience albeit years ago, water is rarely used for flavor. Execution - Did the Chef that I read about get sick this week? Or perhaps has he been abducted by aliens? Either way, I would be embarrassed and would never allow the atrocities mentioned above, out of my kitchen, but lets discuss a few more issues. First, they had no Chicken, Steak, or Broccolini. A restaurant that runs out of that many ingredients on a Saturday at 9:00 PM? Poor planning. Next, as an Italian american, I know it was mentioned above, but that Pesto was terrible. Now onto the order mistakes (not the waitresses fault), my wife asked for no croutons on her soup due to a gluten allergy, but this was overlooked. Then she asked for no added cheese on her pasta, which was also overlooked...... This restaurant was not packed so perhaps a little training needs to occur? Overall, for the price we paid, I am extremely annoyed and disappointed. I am happy spending money on good food and service, but unfortunately I only got one of this evening. For the money I spent, I am much better off at 3 other awesome Italian restaurants that I often visit in Montclair. I was hoping to add a new spot to our rotation, but I honestly have no reason to return! Lastly,,,, The table next to me was offered a free dessert. Was there experience that much worse than ours? Im curious to know how messed up their meal must have been because we weren't even offered a free coffee for such a dismal experience. *** One thing of note, they do try and accommodate gluten allergies by having gluten-free pasta in house read more

Gioia Mia - This is not pesto.. This is water and herbs - Italian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Having been to Battello a handful of times and Nico being my go-to happy hour spot, I had high expectations for Fascino. Needless to say, we didn't leave fascin-ated. We shared the octopus to start, which was delicious. And the fact that the kitchen actually split it deserves major kudos. They also split the gnocchi, even though we got the appetizer portion. They did not split the tuna, but it would have been awkward if they had. The gnocchi was soft and overcooked, but I appreciated the thick shreds of cheese and the small skillet for the serving dish. The tuna was underseasoned and frankly, uncreative. I also don't know who thought it was a good idea to only sear one side of the tuna, which was barely seared. The mint and diced watermelon were refreshing, but the mint was just thrown on the plate and left unchopped. Weird. BYOB is a plus, but overall, the entree menu is really not all that Italian. I think I will not be back. read more

All I can say about Fascino is...wow. Came here for my wife and my one-year anniversary and we were both very impressed with this place. It was surprisingly empty for the Sunday before a holiday, so we didn't need a reservation but it sounds like it's recommended most other times. Our waitress was incredibly nice and, despite trying to upsell us on a couple of things, was not pushy at all. I ordered the gnocchi with italian sausage bolognese and my wife ordered the papardelle, both of which were delicious. The spice they used in the papardelle sauce/broth was very tasty, and the gnocchi was more tender than any I've ever tried. You really can't lose with either dish. As we noted it was our anniversary in our reservation, they gave us a complementary scoop of vanilla gelato before the check came, which was a nice cap on a great dinner. We'll definitely be back here with bigger appetites to try some of the appetizers as well. read more

Five courses, seventy dollars, BYOB... SOLD! I recently celebrated a birthday at Fascino and was impressed on all accounts. Nice atmosphere, great service, and quality food. The tasting menu is definitely the way to go here. There is a full 5 course tasting menu for $70, or vegetarian option for $45. Portions were generous, presented nicely, and the timing between dishes was perfect. First course (PER LA TAVOLA) - peekytoe crab crostini, meyer lemon aioli, red fresno chili. Great start to the meal. Crab was delicate and flavors complemented one another. 4/5. Second course (ANTIPASTI) - crispy pork belly, romesco, asian pear, arugula, goat cheese & toasted pinenut vinaigrette. Good dish, however the pork belly was a little too fatty. Flavors were nice. 3/5. Third course (PASTA) - spaghetti alla chitarra, english peas & lobster fra diavolo, citrus crumbs. This was my least favorite dish of the evening. Spaghetti was undercooked and lobster was overcooked. Dish was a little fishy and just didn't do it for me. The best thing on the plate was the peas. 2/5. Skip this dish and go for the gnocchi (which I tried and immediately wished I ordered). Fourth course (PIATTO) - marsala glazed duck breast, pistachio puree, swiss chard, cippolini, & sweet potato finger lings. Delicious! Definitely my favorite dish of the night. Everything was cooked perfectly and the flavors were fantastic. 5/5. Fifth course (DESSERT) - Trio of desserts consisting of lemon cake, parfait, and cookie. Cake was my favorite and the cookie was also excellent. Wasn't a fan of the parfait. 3/5. Bottom line was a very good experience and I look forward to my next time here. Montclair has so many great restaurants to choose from and I would definitely recommend trying Fascino. read more

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Started with the beef tar tar that was on the menu at the time. Was absolutely delicious and the best I've had. Then had two pasta dishes - squid ink and then the lemon pepper. Both were well portioned and you could tell it was fresh and hand made. The service was incredible, special shout out to George who was a great, attentive, and sweet server. We had wine delivered which was easy and convenient. Not wildly busy at 6:30 on a Friday. Overall I'd return again to try another menu and experience something new. read more

This owner has ruined this place! The previous owner understood fine dining. This guy Ryan has DUMBED THIS PLACE DOWN! Been coming here over 12 years WILL NEVER COME BACK! Why doesn't he offer special items like FOIE GRAS when ppl call for a seating they could request it and have it as a special!! Good bye! read more

Such amazing food! I have now been there a couple times and the food and service are fantastic. They have changed their menu for the summer and the options are great. I tried the Braised Spanish Octopus as a starter this time and loved it. Honestly though everything I have had so far are things I loved, so can't go wrong. Would definitely recommend this place! read more

5 stars all around. Great food, great atmosphere, great service from start to finish!! We left so full and loved every bit of our meal from the salads to the amazing pasta to our main courses and finally the desserts! Fresh homemade pasta . Two thumbs up!! Squid ink Rigatoni with calamari and mushroom agnolotti (sp?) The dessert was awesome, homemade gelato and a homemade parfait of chocolate and peanut butter moose. Couldn't have had better. read more

I had been hearing positive feedback on Fascino for years and finally had a chance to try it recently. My brother and I arrived for their last 10:30 pm seating on a Saturday night. While there were a few other diners in the restaurant at the time, we were still a bit nervous about experiencing the skills of the kitchen at the end of their workday. Our server was extremely refined and polished, so his greeting eased our fears a bit. We placed our order and quickly attacked the large bread basket, full of focaccia and semolina slices. While the accompanying olive oil was packed with herbal and floral undertones, the bread was completely dried out, probably due to the late hour. We had ordered an appetizer size portion of the Truffle Scented Rigatoni to share as our starter course. The kitchen staff thoughtfully divided the portion into two bowls prior to delivering it to our table. The pasta was perfectly cooked and topped with a forest mushroom ragu and a sprinkle of castelmagno cheese. The flavorful sauce was rich and slightly creamy, though I did not detect much truffle. My Sea Scallop entrée came next. The 4 large pieces were dusted with a hint of cumin and were served over a sunchoke puree and a warm salad of beluga lentils and cippolini onions. An aromatic shellfish foam infused the essence of the sea into each component on the plate. It was a skilled and beautiful dish. My brother's Australian Barramundi, on the other hand, arrived extremely charred and dried out to the point where I was shocked that it was even permitted to leave the kitchen. He requested a re-fire, and the corrected version was much more tender and flavorful. It was served over some caramelized fennel and Tuscan kale. The aromatic coconut-spring onion broth was a very original and creative addition. Our Fascino experience was very good, but there were a few hiccups, as I mentioned. However, we felt that these were likely due to our late night dining time, so we both agreed that we would likely to revisit the space at a more normal hour. read more

Had an outstanding dinner with a beautiful woman. Life is fabulous and so was this restaurant. Service was top shelf, the presentation was spectacular. The hard part about dining at this joint was finding parking. I paid a dude 20 bucks to let me park in the YMCA lot during an event. The pasta was fresh house made and perfectly cooked. My date had the cod dish that I sampled and it too was outstanding. I can't understand the bad reviews but I do understand everyone has a unique experience however visit tonight was excellent. I will definitely recommend this restaurant and would definitely return. Just make reservations before you go. The dining areas are small and there is no bar to wait at. read more