Fresco specializes in authentic Italian and Mediterranean culinary traditions, emphasizing high-quality ingredients and classic preparation techniques. The menu features an extensive selection of pizzas crafted with hand-stretched dough and topped with robust tomato sauces, fresh herbs, and premium artisanal cheeses. Beyond its signature pizzas, the kitchen prepares a variety of Mediterranean-inspired plates that highlight balanced flavor profiles and seasonal produce. Guests interact with an environment designed for efficiency and comfort, facilitating a direct focus on the food itself. The establishment prioritizes consistency in its technical execution, ensuring that every dish meets rigorous culinary standards. This venue delivers a straightforward approach to regional staples, providing a reliable experience for those seeking well-prepared staples from the Mediterranean basin and Italian heartland.
Fresco is widely recognized for serving authentic and flavorful Italian cuisine with generous portion sizes. Diners frequently praise the welcoming and warm atmosphere, noting that the restaurant is an excellent choice for both casual meals and larger events. The staff is consistently described as professional, kind, and attentive, contributing to a positive overall experience. While guests appreciate the reasonable pricing and high quality of the food, some feedback suggests that the washroom facilities could benefit from updates and better accessibility for those with limited mobility.
Excellent choix de plats - une cuisine italienne simple, comme elle devrait l'être, avec des belles généreuses. Excellent service & accueil chaleureux. J'y ai mangé plusieurs fois autant pour le diner que pour le souper, & j'y ai aussi organisé quelques événements. Le propriétaire est très accommodant ce qui rend l'organisation d'événements simple & sans stress. Un incontournable - rapport qualité-prix A1.
Great choice of food - simple, Italian cuisine just the way it should be, with nice portions. Excellent service & warm hospitality. I've eaten here for both lunch & dinner many times, & I've also organized a few events there. The owner is very easygoing, flexible which makes organizing events simple & stress-free. A must-try spot - quality & price are absolutely A1.
My first visit to Restaurant FRESCO in Saint-Léonard turned out to be an example of how a business can fail on the fundamentals.
The pasta arrived looking as though it had lost the will to live somewhere between the kitchen & the table. Carelessly plated, visually unappealing, & most critically overcooked. I had clearly requested it to be al dente. As an Italian, I don't treat that as a suggestion, it's a baseline requirement. What I received instead was reheated leftovers, which is unforgivable in a restaurant.
The service, just as bad, The waiter was dismissive & displayed a level of indifference that suggests a systemic issue.
When a business tolerates that kind of behavior, it is effectively telling customers their experience doesn't matter.
I chose not to send the dish back due to time constraints, but paying for it was a mistake I won't repeat.
I will not be returning here & I would advise others to not to go.
Place is OK, I didn't find the food as exceptionnal as it is displayed. Good italian restaurant, but not the best in town by far. Service was good, nothing to say abou the staff. Location if very far from dowtown.
Dec 29, 2023
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This was my first time at this fine italian restaurant. Very impressive. Starting with the gentleman that seated us followed by our waitress who served us. Not to mention the owner coming to make sure all was being taken care of. I cannot say anything but the best in all. Thank you. You will see us again.
Tonight was the first time I had the pleasure of dining with friends at restaurant Fresco but it certainly will NOT be the last. The food was delicious, fine quality Italian cuisine, the portions were generous & the price was amazingly low for the quality & quantity of food.
The service was EXCELLENT ! We had the most wonderful time with a very friendly, hilarious, well mannered , kind, diplomatic & patient waiter by the name of Francesco. I have never laughed so much with a waiter or waitress as I did tonight! Thank you Francesco for making our outing ever so much more fun!
Thumbs up to you!!
Maria
My team & I eat there decently often during our lunch break. Great place calm atmosphere, food is fantastic always ALLA ITALIAN traditional ! If ever you don't know what to choose they have some waiters there who have been there for years that know their menu inside & out (talking about Alex & Franco, you guys are fantastic!!!!) they have yet to recommend me anything bad ! Keep up the good work guys!
Well what can I say, this place really shocked me. Had heard about it on the radio that it was the best Italian food in the east end...........They got that right!
We were greated by a fine gentleman who seated us on the terrace. The interior lacked a little colour & deco, but that's not the reason to go there.
We ate calamari, mussels & foccaccia to start with.....simply delicious.
Then I had the linguini frutte di mare. One of the best seafood dishes I have ever had. Followed by a wonderful cappuccino. Just amazing.
Let us not forget the service. We were served by a lovely young lady with long black hair, sorry don't recall her name, but she was just devine & curtious with us all evening.
Our glasses were always filled & frequently checked upon to make sure we were having a delightful time.
We will be back more often than not. Food rated A+ Service A+
Very authentic Italian restaurant located close to home (for those who live in the east end). Prices are extremely reasonable, the gnocchi are melt-in-your mouth, & the service is extremely friendly (Franco was our waiter & he made us feel like family). Would recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a quiet night out, or a night out with friends or family.
